A Gangster and a Gentleman
A Gangster and a Gentleman | ||||
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Studio album by Styles P | ||||
Released | July 9, 2002 | |||
Recorded | 2001–2002 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 79:43 | |||
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Producer | Swizz Beatz, the Alchemist, Rockwilder, Ayatollah, DJ Clue | |||
Styles P chronology | ||||
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Singles from A Gangster and a Gentleman | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
HipHopDX | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
RapReviews | 6/10[3] |
Stylus Magazine | B[4] |
XXL | XL (4/5)[5] |
A Gangster and a Gentleman is the debut studio album by American rapper Styles P. The album was released on July 9, 2002, through Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Interscope Records. Styles P was the second member of the Lox to record a solo album, after Kiss Tha Game Goodbye by Jadakiss was released in August 2001.
The album contains production by the Alchemist, Rockwilder, Ayatollah, DJ Clue and 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 the Alchemist contributes two tracks. Guest performers include Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, J-Hood, Eve, Angie Stone, Lil' Mo, M.O.P. and Pharoahe Monch.
The album was certified Gold by RIAA on October 11, 2002.
Singles
The lead single "Good Times" peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and received massive nationwide airplay in 2002.[6][7] The Ayatollah-produced bonus track "The Life" featuring Pharoahe Monch was also released as a single in 2002 through Rawkus Records.
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Intro" | D. Styles | Styles | 0:33 |
2. | "Good Times" | David Styles, Kasseem Dean, M. McCleod, P. Sawyer, R. Hankerson | Saint Denson, Swizz Beatz | 3:31 |
3. | "Y'all Know We In Here" (featuring P. Killer Trackz and Swizz Beatz) | Styles, A. Fields | P. Killer Trackz | 3:48 |
4. | "A Gangster and a Gentleman" | Styles P, Daniel Alan Maman | The Alchemist | 4:32 |
5. | "Black Magic" (featuring Angie Stone) | Styles P, Maman, A. Smith | The Alchemist | 4:28 |
6. | "Daddy Get That Cash" (featuring Lil' Mo) | Styles, D. Stinson, R. Grant, J. Johnson, D. McNeil | Rockwilder, DJ Twinz | 3:40 |
7. | "Lick Shots" (performed by The LOX and J-Hood) | Styles P, Sean Jacobs, Jason Phillips, J. Hood, Dean | Swizz Beatz | 4:24 |
8. | "And I Came To..." (featuring Eve, Sheek Louch & Swizz Beatz) | Styles P, Jacobs, E. Jeffers, Dean | Swizz Beatz | 4:43 |
9. | "Get Paid" (featuring The Brodhead Kids) | Styles P, L. Lunnon | Mr. Devine | 3:43 |
10. | "Ass Bag" (skit) | 2:00 | ||
11. | "I'm a Ruff Ryder" (featuring Jadakiss) | Styles P, Fields | P. Killer Trackz | 3:45 |
12. | "Soul Clap" | Styles P, M. Gomez, R. Mickens, C. Smith, D. Thomas, R. Westfield, R. Bell, G. Brown | DJ Shok | 3:18 |
13. | "We Thugs (My Niggas)" (performed by The LOX) | Styles P, E. Shaw, K. Ifill, R. Kimball, S. Lukather | DJ Clue, DURO | 4:04 |
14. | "Styles" (featuring Jadakiss) | Styles P, Fields | P. Killer Trackz | 3:54 |
15. | "Barbershop" (skit) | 3:42 | ||
16. | "Listen" | Styles P, D. Thornton, M. Hodges, A. Green | Tank | 2:58 |
17. | "Niggas Flippin'" (skit) | 1:12 | ||
18. | "Y'all Don't Wanna Fuck" (featuring M.O.P) | Styles P, J. Grinnage, E. Murray, F. Crum | Tuneheadz | 4:34 |
19. | "Shit Done Changed" (skit) (featuring Garf) | 2:07 | ||
20. | "Nobody Believes Me" (performed by The LOX featuring Cross) | Styles P, Gomez | DJ Shok | 3:49 |
21. | "Dedication" (skit) | 0:42 | ||
22. | "My Brother" | Styles P, L. Lunnon, D. Grusin | Mr. Devine | 4:34 |
23. | "Outro" | D. Styles | Styles P, Jay "Icepick" Jackson | 2:33 |
24. | "The Life" (featuring Pharoahe Monch) | Styles P, T. Jamerson | Ayatollah | 3:09 |
Charts
Weekly charts
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References
- ^ DiBella, M. F. (June 25, 2002). "A Gangster and a Gentleman - Styles P | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Tindal, K. B. (July 11, 2002). "Styles - A Gangsta & A Gentleman". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (July 9, 2002). "Feature for July 9, 2002 - Styles' "A Gangster and a Gentleman"". RapReviews. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Berliner, Brett. "Styles P - A Gangsta and a Gentleman - Review". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ DJ Rhude (August 2002). "Critical Breakdown: Styles – Gangster & A Gentleman". XXL. No. 39. p. 137.
- ^ "RAPPER HEADS FOR ROCK PILE Hip-hop artist Styles P., on the cusp of success, faces a jail term". NY Daily News. July 14, 2002. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
- ^ Johnsen, Homer (November 15, 2012). "Styles P Speaks On Being "The World's Most Hardest Emcee," Involvement On Upcoming "Wu-Block" Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
- ^ "Styles P Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
- ^ "Styles P Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
- ^ "Canada's Top 200 R&B; albums of 2001 [sic]". Jam!. Archived from the original on September 6, 2004. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2002". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2002". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
- v
- t
- e
- A Gangster and a Gentleman (2002)
- Time is Money (2006)
- Super Gangster (Extraordinary Gentleman) (2007)
- Master of Ceremonies (2011)
- The World's Most Hardest MC Project (2012)
- Float (2013)
- Phantom and the Ghost (2014)
- G-Host (2018)
Collaborations |
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- The Ghost Dub-Dime (2010)
- "Good Times"
- "The Life"
- "Blow Ya Mind"
- "Banned from T.V."
- "We Gonna Make It"
- "Jenny from the Block"
- "Locked Up"
- "B.M.F. (Blowin' Money Fast)"