"The World Is a Ghetto" is a single by the Geto Boys

Geto Boys

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 from the Original Gangstas soundtrack

Original Gangstas (soundtrack)

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. The song also appeared on the group's sixth album The Resurrection

The Resurrection (Geto Boys Album)

The Resurrection is the sixth album by the Geto Boys. The album was released after the Geto Boys reunited after a 3-year breakup. It is considered to be one of the group's most critically praised albums, and the first of a one-two punch of creativity....

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Produced by Mike Dean

Mike Dean (producer)

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 and N.O. Joe

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, the song was the Geto Boy's first charting single to feature the classic lineup of Scarface

Scarface (rapper)

Brad Terrence Jordan , better known by his stage name Scarface, is an American rapper, and recording artist from Houston, Texas and a member of the Geto Boys. He is originally from South Park, Houston.-Life and career:...

, Willie D

Willie D

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 and Bushwick Bill

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 since their 1991 breakthrough "Mind Playing Tricks on Me

Mind Playing Tricks on Me

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". To date, "The World Is a Ghetto" remains the Geto Boys' last charting single, peaking at 82 on the Billboard Hot 100

Billboard Hot 100

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A-Side

1. "The World Is a Ghetto" (Extra Clean Radio Edit)- 4:09
2. "The World Is a Ghetto" (Geto Clean Radio Edit)- 4:09
3. "The World Is a Ghetto" (Instrumental)- 4:09

B-Side

1. "The World Is a Ghetto" (LP Version)- 4:43
2. "Still" (LP Version)- 4:33
3. "Still" (Instrumental)- 4:26

Charts

Chart (1996)	Peak position
Billboard Hot 100	82
Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks	37
Billboard Hot Rap Singles	12