Released July 9, 2002 Length 75:40 | Recorded 2001-2002 Release date 9 July 2002 | |
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Producer Dee and Waah Dean (exec.), Jay "Teepick" Jackson (co-exec.), Uncle Ralph (co-exec.), Swizz Beatz, Alchemist, Rockwilder, Ayatollah, DJ Clue Similar Styles P albums, Hip hop music albums | ||
Styles p intro a gangster and a gentleman
A Gangster and a Gentleman is the first studio album by American rapper Styles. The album was released on July 9, 2002, through Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Interscope Records. Styles was the second member of The LOX to record a solo album, after Kiss Tha Game Goodbye by Jadakiss was released in 2001.
Contents
- Styles p intro a gangster and a gentleman
- Styles p a gangster and a gentleman
- Singles
- Track listing
- Songs
- References
The album contains production by New York hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz, who Styles had worked with previously on various Ruff Ryders recordings including the sophomore album We Are the Streets by The LOX. Californian hip-hop producer Alchemist contributes two tracks. Guest performers include members of the Ruff Ryders collective Swizz Beatz, Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, J-Hood and Eve, as well as Angie Stone, Lil' Mo, M.O.P. and Pharoahe Monch.
The album was certified Gold by RIAA on October 11, 2002.
Styles p a gangster and a gentleman
Singles
The lead single "Good Times" peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and received massive nationwide airplay in 2002. The Ayatollah-produced bonus track "The Life" featuring Pharoahe Monch was also released as a single in 2002 through Rawkus Records.
Track listing
Songs
Intro0:33
Good Times3:32
Y'all Know We in Here (feat Swizz Beatz & PK)Swizz Beatz - PK3:49