| Melvin Flynt - Da Hustler | ||||
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| Studio album by Noreaga | ||||
| Released | August 24, 1999 (1999-08-24) | |||
| Recorded | 1998–1999 | |||
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| Genre | Gangsta rap | |||
| Length | 1:10:23 | |||
| Label | Penalty | |||
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| Noreaga chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Melvin Flynt - Da Hustler | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
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Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler is the second studio album by American rapper Noreaga. It was released on August 24, 1999, by Penalty Recordings. Recording sessions took place at The Hit Factory and Sound on Sound Studios in New York and at Criteria Studios in Miami. Production was handled by SPKilla, Ez Elpee, The Neptunes, Trackmasters, Anthony Barners, Charly "Suga Bear" Charles, Jamal Edgerton, Mannie Fresh and Swizz Beatz. It features guest appearances from Musaliny-N-Maze, Final Chapter, Goldfingaz, Juvenile, Kelis, Lil' Wayne, Mike B., Missy Elliott, Scarlet O'Harlem and Troy Outlaw. The album debuted at number 9 on the Billboard 200 and number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States. On October 27, 1999, it received a Gold status by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling 500,000 certified units.
Critical reception
Nathan Rabin of The A.V. Club wrote: "Melvin Flynt's formula proves promising and frustrating in equal measures, as Noreaga's engagingly demented flow struggles to compensate for the tiresome subject matter". Soren Baker of Chicago Tribune wrote that "Noreaga tackles familiar topics—inferior rappers, corrupt police—yet his signature off-pace delivery and the lethal beats backing him more than compensate for his typical lyrical fare".
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Hospital / Funeral Intro" | 3:42 | ||
| 2. | "Sometimes" (featuring Maze) |
| EZ Elpee | 5:03 |
| 3. | "Gangsta's Watch" |
| SPK | 3:55 |
| 4. | "Da Hustla" (featuring Musaliny-N-Maze) |
| Poke & Tone | 3:31 |
| 5. | "Cocaine Business (Hysteria)" (featuring Kelis) | The Neptunes | 4:13 | |
| 6. | "The Pigeon (Skit)" (featuring Mike B.) | 1:07 | ||
| 7. | "Blood Money Pt. 3" (performed by Capone-N-Noreaga) |
| EZ Elpee | 3:49 |
| 8. | "Wethuggedout" (featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott) |
| Swizz Beatz | 4:54 |
| 9. | "Going Legit" (featuring Musaliny) |
| SPK | 3:53 |
| 10. | "Real or Fake Niggas" (featuring Final Chapter) |
| Suga Bear | 3:34 |
| 11. | "What the Fuck Is Up?" (featuring Scarlet O' Harlem) |
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| 3:48 |
| 12. | "First Day Home" |
| SPK | 4:05 |
| 13. | "Da Tunnel" (Skit) | 1:01 | ||
| 14. | "Hold Me Down" (featuring Final Chapter and Troy Outlaw) |
| SPK | 4:46 |
| 15. | "If U Want It" |
| SPK | 4:20 |
| 16. | "Oh No" |
| The Neptunes | 4:31 |
| 17. | "Play That Shit" (featuring Lil' Wayne, Juvenile, Musaliny-N-Maze and Goldfingaz) |
| Mannie Fresh | 3:39 |
| 18. | "Flagrant Cops" |
| SPK | 4:29 |
| 19. | "Animal Thug Goes Hollywood" (Skit) | 2:03 | ||
| Total length: | 1:10:23 | |||
- Sample credits
- Track 2 contains a sample of "One More Time for Love" written by Jerry Peters and performed by Syreeta.
- Track 3 contains a sample of "Frente a Frente" written by Manuel Alejandro and Ana Magdalena and performed by Jeanette.
- Track 5 contains an interpolation of "Illegal Business" written by Scott Sterling and Lawrence Parker.
- Track 7 contains a re-play of "Can You Understand" written by Michael Dunford and Betty Mary Thatcher.
- Track 18 contains a re-played portion of "Brazilian Rhyme" written by Maurice White.
Charts
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
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| Canadian Albums (Billboard) | 20 |
| US Billboard 200 | 9 |
| US Top R&B Albums (Billboard) | 3 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA) | Gold | 500,000 |
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Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- Farley, Keith. "Noreaga - Melvyn Flynt Da Hustler Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- "Melvin Flynt". NME. September 12, 2005. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- Powell, Kevin (September 2, 1999). "Recordings: Noreaga – Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler". Rolling Stone. No. 820. p. 112.
- "Record Report: Noreaga – Melvin Flynt Da Hustler". The Source. No. 121. New York. October 1999. pp. 220, 222.
- Rabin, Nathan (September 22, 1999). "Noreaga: Melvin Flynt Tha Hustler". The A.V. Club. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- Baker, Soren (October 31, 1999). "NoreagaMelvin Flynt Da Hustler (Penalty)Because of the..." Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- "Noreaga Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
- "The Billboard 200". Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 37. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. September 11, 1999. p. 104. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- "Top R&B Albums". Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 37. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. September 11, 1999. p. 54. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- "American album certifications – Noreaga – Melvyn Flynt -- Da Hustler". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
External links
- Melvin Flynt - Da Hustler at Discogs (list of releases)
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