The Roc Boys is a collaboration album by State Property

State Property (Group)

State Property is a rap group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA led by rapper Beanie Sigel with Philly rappers Freeway, Peedi Peedi, Oschino, and Omillio Sparks, and the Young Gunz and female R&B singer Casha...

 members Beanie Sigel

Beanie Sigel

Dwight Grant , also known as Beanie Sigel, is a American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,most recently he was in talks with 50 Cent to sign with G-Unit Records and is a former member/artist of Dame Dash Music Group and Roc-A-Fella Records where he had formed a close association with rappers...

 and Freeway

Freeway (rapper)

Leslie Edward Pridgen , better known by his stage name Freeway, is an American rapper. Best known for his tenure on Roc-A-Fella Records and his affiliation with Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel, he is recognized by his high-pitched delivery and for the long beard he keeps due to his Muslim faith...

.

Guest Appearances

Many of the appearances come from Young Chris

Young Chris

Young Chris is a Grammy nominated American rapper and songwriter. A member of Philadelphia rap trio Young Gunz, formerly signed to Roc-A-Fella records through Beanie Sigel’s State Property collective, early success included the hit single "Can't Stop, Won't Stop"...

 and other State Property members. Local Philly rapper Jakk Frost appears on the album and Wale

Wale (rapper)

Wale Victor Folarin , better known by his stage name Wale , is an American rapper from Washington, D.C. Wale was born to Nigerian parents. He rose to prominence in 2006, when his song "Dig Dug " became popular in his hometown. Wale became locally recognized and continued recording music for the...

 appear on the album.

Background

Before the albums release, DMX

DMX (rapper)

Earl Simmons , better known by his stage name DMX, is a multiplatinum American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the late 1990s. His stage name pays tribute to the Oberheim DMX drum machine, an instrument he used when he made his own rap beats in the 80's...

 was meant to make an appearance on the album but in the final recording he didn't appear on the album.. The album was meant to be released on February 23 but was pushed back to March 9. Various tracks on the album had been previously leaked on the net before the album's release

Chart performance

The album charted on Billboards Top R&B album charts at number 53 and it also charted on the top rap albums at number 23.

Tracklist

1. "Boss" (2:58)
   • Produced by the Batkave
2. "The Last Two" (feat. Young Chris) (3:47)
   • Produced by State Property
3. "Under Attack" (3:33)
   • Produced by Main Event West
4. "Eeerrrlly"(feat. Tyeena) (2:49)
   • Produced by State Property
5. "Serious" (feat. Young Chris) (2:45)
   • Produced by the Batkave
6. "Back Ya Boyz Down" (feat. Jakk Frost) (2:36)
   • Produced by State Property
7. "Word Right" (3:08)
   • Produced by State Property
8. "Live In Effect" (feat. State Property
   State Property (Group)
   State Property is a rap group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA led by rapper Beanie Sigel with Philly rappers Freeway, Peedi Peedi, Oschino, and Omillio Sparks, and the Young Gunz and female R&B singer Casha...
   
   ) (3:15)
   • Produced by State Property
9. "Fresh Ta Def" (feat. Young Chris) (3:41)
   • Produced by the Batkave
10. "Cyphr" (feat. Wale
    Wale (rapper)
    Wale Victor Folarin , better known by his stage name Wale , is an American rapper from Washington, D.C. Wale was born to Nigerian parents. He rose to prominence in 2006, when his song "Dig Dug " became popular in his hometown. Wale became locally recognized and continued recording music for the...
    
     & Young Gunz
    Young Gunz
    The Young Gunz is an American rap duo from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania composed of Young Chris and Neef Buck . The group is part of Beanie Sigel's State Property collective and was signed to Roc-A-Fella Records...
    
    ) (2:36)
    • Produced by State Property
11. "May They Rest" (3:41)
    • Produced by State Property
12. "Average Cat " (7:05)
    • Produced by the Batkave
13. "Flatline" (1:53)
    • Produced by Isiah Salazar

External links

• The Roc Boys at discogs
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