Made Man (album)
Encyclopedia
Made Man is the third studio album
by rapper Silkk the Shocker. It was released on January 19, 1999 through No Limit Records
and was Silkk the Shocker's most successful album, making it to #1 on both the Billboard 200
and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
. Made Man was certified platinum by the RIAA on April 21, 1999.
One charting single was released from the album, "Somebody Like Me
", which became a minor hit on the r&b/hip-hop charts. The other charting single was "It Ain't My Fault 2" (feat. Mystikal), which is Silkk's biggest hit single to date.
. Made Man went on to be certified Double Platinum
by the RIAA in December 1999.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by rapper Silkk the Shocker. It was released on January 19, 1999 through No Limit Records
No Limit Records
No Limit Records was an American hip-hop record label that was founded in 1990 by hip-hop artist, Percy "Master P" Miller. It was distributed by Priority Records.-No Limit Early years:...
and was Silkk the Shocker's most successful album, making it to #1 on both the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
. Made Man was certified platinum by the RIAA on April 21, 1999.
One charting single was released from the album, "Somebody Like Me
Somebody Like Me (Silkk the Shocker song)
"Somebody Like Me"is a Hip-Hop songs by American rapper Silkk The Shocker and features singer-songwriter Mýa. The track was produced by Whole Records for Miller's third studio album Made Man. Somebody Like Me was written by Mýa and Vyshonn Miller....
", which became a minor hit on the r&b/hip-hop charts. The other charting single was "It Ain't My Fault 2" (feat. Mystikal), which is Silkk's biggest hit single to date.
Commercial Performance
Made Man is Silkk The Shockers most successful album, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
. Made Man went on to be certified Double Platinum
Double Platinum
Double Platinum is a 1999 musical telefilm starring Diana Ross and Brandy.-Plot:The story begins with a scene featuring star singer Olivia King leaving her daughter Kayla, who was an infant at the time. It is revealed that Kayla was born in Atlanta, Georgia, but in her later years, she would move...
by the RIAA in December 1999.
Track listing
- "Day I Was Made" (produced by O'Dell)
- "Somebody Like Me" (featuring MýaMya-A person:* Bo Mya , Chief Commander of the Karen National Union* Mýa , American R&B singer-songwriter and actress** Mýa , a 1998 album by Mýa-A code:* Burmese language, ISO 639-3 code is mya* Moruya Airport's IATA code...
) (Produced by Whole Records)- Contains Elements of "Love You DownLove You Down"Love You Down" is the title of an R&B song written by Melvin Riley Jr. Riley's former band, Ready for the World, originally recorded the song in 1986 and released it as the lead single from their second album, Long Time Coming produced by Gary Spaniola...
" by Melvin Riley
- Contains Elements of "Love You Down
- "It Ain't My Fault 2" (featuring MystikalMystikalMichael Lawrence Tyler , better known by his stage name Mystikal, is an American rapper, and actor from New Orleans.-1993-1994: Early career:...
) (Produced by Craig B) - "Ghetto Rain" (featuring Master PMaster PPercy Robert Miller , better known by his stage name Master P or his business name P. Miller, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, and producer. He is the founder of the popular label No Limit Records, which went bankrupt and was relaunched as New No Limit Records through Koch...
& O'Dell) (Produced by Craig B)- Contains Elements from "Ebony Eyes" by James Johnson
- "This Is 4 My" (featuring FiendFiend (rapper)Richard Jones, better known as Fiend is an American rapper and producer best known for his time spent with Master P's No Limit Records. Fiend was also briefly a member of DMX's label Ruff Ryders Entertainment....
) (Produced by KLC) - "Commercial One"
- "You Know What We Bout" (featuring Jay-ZJay-ZShawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
& Master P) (Produced by Craig B) - "I Want to Be with You" (Produced by O'Dell, KLC written by Silkk. Chorus written by Lok Akim)
- "All Because of You" (featuring Mia XMia XMia Young , better known by her stage name Mia X, was the first female emcee to sign with No Limit Records. In 1992, she released a single titled “Ask Them Niggas.” From 1995 to 1998, Mia X released three albums for No Limit: Good Girl Gone Bad, Unlady Like, and Mama Drama...
) (Produced by KLC)- Samples "Lodi Dodi" by Slick RickSlick RickRichard Walters , better known by his stage name Slick Rick is a Grammy-nominated English-American rapper...
and Kyu Sakamoto's "Sukiyaki" as sampled by the former
- Samples "Lodi Dodi" by Slick Rick
- "No Limit" (featuring Fiend) (Produced by KLC)
- "End of the Road" (featuring Sons of Funk) (Produced by Sons of Funk)
- Contains elements "Easy" by The Commodores
- "We Won't Stop (featuring Master P & C-Murder) (Produced by Carlos Stephens)
- "Mr. '99" (Produced by KLC)
- "It Takes More" (featuring The Ghetto Commission) (Produced by Carlos Stephens)
- "If It Don't Make $" (Produced by DJ Whop)
- Interpolates "Dollaz and Sense" by DJ QuikDJ QuikDavid Martin Blake , better known by his stage name DJ Quik, is an MC and record producer. According to Quik himself, his stage name reflects his ability to produce records in short time....
- Interpolates "Dollaz and Sense" by DJ Quik
- "It's Going Around Outside" (featuring Rico Lumpkins) (Produced by Rico Lumpkins from The Sons of Funk))
- "Put It on Something" (featuring Mia X) (Produced by Craig B)
- "Commercial Two"
- "Southside Niggas" (featuring C-Murder) (Produced by Mo B. Dick)
- "Get It Up" (featuring Snoop DoggSnoop DoggCalvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
) [Produced by Beats By the Pound]- Interpolates Nuthin' But a "G" Thang by Dr. DreDr. DreAndre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
- Interpolates Nuthin' But a "G" Thang by Dr. Dre
Album
| Chart | Peak |
|---|---|
| Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
#1 |
| Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
#1 |
| Billboard Year-End Charts 1999 Top Albums | #95 |
Single
| Single | Chart Position | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 | Billboard Hot Rap Singles | |||
| "Somebody Like Me" | #43 | #22 | — | — | — |
| Single | Chart Position | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | The Billboard Hot 100 | Billboard Hot Rap Singles | |||
| "It Ain't My Fault 2" | #5 | #18 | #1 | — | — |
See also
- Number-one albums of 1999 (U.S.)
- List of number-one R&B albums of 1999 (U.S.)
- No Limit Records discographyNo Limit Records discographyAn overview of the albums released via No Limit Records between approximately 1991-2006.No Limit Records Distribution: In-A-Minute , Solar Music Group , Priority , Universal , Koch -Albums:1991...