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1997 studio album by Christión
Ghetto Cyrano
Studio album by Christión
ReleasedNovember 4, 1997
Recorded1997
Genre
Length64:00
Label
Producer
Christión chronology
Ghetto Cyrano
(1997) 		Project Plato
(2005)
Singles from Ghetto Cyrano
  1. "Full of Smoke"
    Released: April 1997
  2. "I Wanna Get Next to You"
    Released: January 1998

Ghetto Cyrano is the debut studio album by American R&B duo Christión. It was released on November 4, 1997, via Roc-A-Fella Records/Def Jam Recordings. The production was handled by the duo themselves, also serving as executive producers together with Damon Dash, Jay-Z and Kareem "Biggs" Burke. The album peaked at number 146 on the Billboard 200 and number 23 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It was supported with two singles "Full of Smoke", which peaked at No. 53 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "I Wanna Get Next to You".

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles Times wrote: "Its falsettos trembling over pimp-smooth, reclining grooves, this Bay Area duo coos with a cool attitude about affairs on the street corner and in the boudoir."

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Intro"0:29
2."The Ghetto (Do What Ya Gotta Do)"5:38
3."Full of Smoke"4:49
4."Pull It"4:02
5."Where I'm From" (Interlude)1:55
6."Where I'm From"5:23
7."Midnight X-Ta-C"3:45
8."Anything Goes"4:33
9."I Wanna Get Next to You"3:50
10."Bring Back Your Love"5:27
11."Face Like Yours"4:08
12."Come to Me"5:25
13."Soon"4:50
14."Tonight"5:34
15."Aftermath"4:12
Total length:1:04:00

Personnel

  • Allen Anthony – vocals, producer, executive producer
  • Kenni Ski – vocals, producer, executive producer
  • Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
  • Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter – executive producer
  • Damon "Dame" Dash – executive producer
  • Kareem "Biggs" Burke – executive producer
  • Keith Major – photography

Charts

Chart (1997) Peak
position
US Billboard 200 146
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 23

References

  1. Stanley, Leo. "Christión Ghetto Cyrano". AllMusic. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  2. ^ Johnson, Brett (20 Dec 1997). "Pop". Los Angeles Times. p. F6.
  3. "Christión Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
  4. "Christión Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2015.

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