Rear End
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Rear End was the only album released by Mercedes. It was released on June 29, 1999 through No Limit Records
and was produced by Beats By the Pound. Rear End was not as successful as some of their other chart-topping releases during that time, only peaking at #72 on the Billboard 200
and #12 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
.
One single found success on the charts, "It's Your Thing
", which featured Master P
, made it to #96 on the Billboard Hot 100
, #31 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and #4 on the Hot Rap Singles.
Track # 7 - "Do You Wanna Ride" was (ONLY RELEASED ON FIRST PRESSINGS), but taken off due to copyright laws for the sample not being cleared & being used without permission.
The second pressings were released with only 22 tracks.
The 23 track first pressing editions are EXTREMELY RARE but the 22 track re-release edition is rare also.
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 produced by Beats By the Pound. Rear End was not as successful as some of their other chart-topping releases during that time, only peaking at #72 on 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 #12 on the 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...
.
One single found success on the charts, "It's Your Thing
It's Your Thing (Mercedes song)
"It's Your Thing" was the lead single released from Mercedes' debut album, Rear End. The song was produced by KLC and featured a verse from Master P. "It's Your Thing" became Mercedes' only charting single, making it to 97 on the Billboard Hot 100...
", which featured Master P
Master P
Percy 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...
, made it to #96 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, #31 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and #4 on the Hot Rap Singles.
Track listing
- It's Your Thing - (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...
) - Pussy - (Featuring Ghetto CommissionGhetto CommissionGhetto Commission was a short-lived rap group signed to No Limit Records whose members composed of New Orleans rappers Holloway, G-Spade, Vellario, plus singer Dolliole. The group appeared on many of No Limit's releases from 1998 to 2000, such as Master P's Only God Can Judge Me, Lil' Soldiers'...
) - Talk 2 Me - (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...
) - I Can Tell - (Featuring MacMac (rapper)McKinley Phipps , better know by his stage name Mac, is an American rapper from New Orleans' 3rd Ward, and would grow to be one of the most critically acclaimed on Master P's No Limit Records, both as a solo rapper and as a member of the 504 Boyz rap group.-Music career:Mac started his music career...
, Jamo from Sons of FunkSons of FunkThe Sons of Funk were an American R&B/Hip-Hop group signed to No Limit Records. They released their first and only album, The Game of Funk on April 21, 1998. The album ranked #44 on the Billboard 200. The group also produced songs on Silkk the Shocker's Made Man and Mo B Dick's Gangsta Harmony...
& Ms Peaches) - Hit Em - (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...
& A-Lexxus) - Kiss Da Cat (Skit) - (Featuring 1st Time)
- Do You Wanna Ride
- N's Ain't Shit - (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...
) - Bonnie & Clyde - (Featuring MagicMagic (rapper)Awood Johnson , better known by his stage name Magic, is a New Orleans hip hop artist, who first worked the city's underground circuit, before signing with Master P's No Limit Records label thanks to the mogul's brother, C-Murder. Magic met C-Murder at a party and impressed him with his rapping...
) - Pony Ride - (Featuring Peaches, O'Dell & Erica Foxx)
- Candle Light & Champagne
- Camouflage - (Featuring MacMac (rapper)McKinley Phipps , better know by his stage name Mac, is an American rapper from New Orleans' 3rd Ward, and would grow to be one of the most critically acclaimed on Master P's No Limit Records, both as a solo rapper and as a member of the 504 Boyz rap group.-Music career:Mac started his music career...
& Sam) - Stop Playing On My Phone - (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...
) - Hush - (Featuring MystikalMystikalMichael Lawrence Tyler , better known by his stage name Mystikal, is an American rapper, and actor from New Orleans.-1993-1994: Early career:...
& Peaches) - What You Need - (Featuring Silkk The Shocker & A-Lexxus)
- Crazy Bout Ya - (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...
& Ms Peaches) - My Love - (Featuring Mr. Serv-OnMr. Serv-OnEdward Smith, better known as Mr. Serv-On, is an American rapper who is best known for his time spent with No Limit Records in the mid to late 90s. A high school friend of Master P, Mr. Serv-On was one of the first rappers signed to No Limit. First appearing on albums by Master P, TRU and Mia X,...
& A-Lexxus) - Free Game - (Featuring A-Lexxus & Lil' ItalyLil' ItalyLil Italy is a rapper who was briefly a member of E-40's Sick Wid It Records and the label's group Funk Mobb. At the time he was known as G-Note. In 1998 Master P signed him to No Limit Records - where in 1999 he released an album under his new moniker Lil Italy - entitled, On Top of da World...
) - Chillin' - (Featuring A-Lexxus)
- I'm Down - (Featuring A-Lexxus)
- I Need A Thug - (Featuring O'Dell, Popeye & 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...
) - You're The Only One - (Featuring A-Lexxus)
- Talk Dirty To The DJ's - (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...
)
Track # 7 - "Do You Wanna Ride" was (ONLY RELEASED ON FIRST PRESSINGS), but taken off due to copyright laws for the sample not being cleared & being used without permission.
The second pressings were released with only 22 tracks.
The 23 track first pressing editions are EXTREMELY RARE but the 22 track re-release edition is rare also.
Chart positions
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. 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... |
72 |
| U.S. 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... |
12 |