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2004 studio album by Pastor Troy
By Any Means Necessary
Studio album by Pastor Troy
ReleasedMarch 23, 2004
Recorded2003–2004
Genre
Length45:47
LabelUniversal Records
Producer
  • Pastor Troy (exec.)
  • Al Troy (exec.)
  • Robert "Georgia Boy" Watson (exec.)
  • DJ Toomp
  • Michael "Kook" Mason
  • Oomp Camp
  • Cooly C
  • Da Masta
  • Khalifani
  • Limesha Wright
  • Taj Mahal
Pastor Troy chronology
Universal Soldier
(2002) 		By Any Means Necessary
(2004) 		Face Off, Part II
(2005)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
RapReviews4.5/10
Vibe

By Any Means Necessary is the seventh studio album by American rapper Pastor Troy. It was released on March 23, 2004 through Universal Records, making it the artist's third and final record for the label. Production was handled by DJ Toomp, Michael "Kook" Mason, Oomp Camp, Cooly C, Da Masta, Khalifani, Limesha Wright and Taj Mahal, with Al Troy, Pastor Troy and Robert "Georgia Boy" Watson serving as executive producers. It features guest appearances from 8Ball, Chip, DJ Mars, Juvenile, Lil Pete, Lil' Will and Ms. Shyneka. The album peaked at number 30 on the Billboard 200 and at number 7 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I'm Warning Ya (Intro)"Cooly C2:12
2."Crank Me Up"
  • Troy
  • Manuel Morris
Khalifani3:30
3."Ridin' Big"DJ Toomp3:44
4."Atlanta"TroyDa Masta3:13
5."Representin'"TroyOomp Camp3:20
6."About to Go Down"
  • Troy
  • Davis
DJ Toomp3:45
7."Off the Chain" (featuring Ms. Shyneka)
  • Troy
  • S. Richardson
  • Michael Mason
Kook4:14
8."Benz" (featuring DJ Mars)
  • Troy
  • Taj Tilghman
Taj Mahal3:19
9."Lil' Snap & Lil Killa" Limesha Wright2:55
10."Boys to Men" (featuring Chip and 8Ball)Kook4:23
11."Crazy" (featuring Lil' Will)
  • Troy
  • Lil' Will
  • Davis
DJ Toomp3:28
12."Nice Change" (featuring Peter the Disciple and Juvenile)Oomp Camp3:42
13."Fuck Them Niggaz"
  • Troy
  • Mason
Kook4:02
Total length:45:47

Charts

Chart (2004) Peak
position
US Billboard 200 30
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 7

References

  1. Birchmeier, Jason. "By Any Means Necessary - Pastor Troy | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  2. Juon, Steve 'Flash' (March 30, 2004). "Pastor Troy :: By Any Means Necessary – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  3. Meadows-Ingram, Benjamin (May 2004). "Revolutions". Vibe. Vol. 12, no. 5. Vibe Media Group. p. 161. ISSN 1070-4701. Retrieved April 18, 2022 – via Google Books.
  4. "Pastor Troy Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  5. "Pastor Troy Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2022.

External links

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