AmeriKKKa's Nightmare is the third studio album by American rapper Spice 1 , released November 22, 1994, on Jive Records . The album was produced by Ant Banks , Battlecat , Blackjack, DJ Slip and Spice 1. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 22 on the Billboard 200 .[1] One single, "Strap on the Side ", peaked at number 74 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs .[2] This album is considered by many to be his most influential album, as well as containing guest appearances from major artists such as E-40 , 2Pac , Method Man , and 187 Fac . The album was certified gold by the RIAA.
Along with singles, music videos were released for two songs: "Strap on the Side "[3] (featuring a cameo appearance by 2Pac), and "Face of a Desperate Man"[4] (featuring a cameo appearance by G-Nut ).
"Nigga Sings the Blues", was originally heard in the film, Jason's Lyric , and was also released on the film's soundtrack .
Critical reception
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Track listing
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Title
Producer
Time
Samples
1
"D-Boyz Got Love for Me" (feat. E-40 )
Blackjack
5:04
2
"Face of a Desperate Man"
Ant Banks
4:53
*"The Memory" by Roy Ayers Ubiquity
3
"Strap on the Side "
Blackjack
4:47
*"Cuttin' It Up" by L.T.D.
4
"Jealous Got Me Strapped" (feat. 2Pac )
Blackjack
4:36
5
"Tell Me What That Mail Like"
Blackjack
4:04
6
"Doncha Runaway"
Ant Banks
4:56
*"You Can't Run Away" by Bar-Kays
7
"Hard to Kill" (feat. Method Man )
Blackjack
4:07
8
"Nigga Sings the Blues (BLACKJACK's Version)"
Blackjack
3:19
9
"You Can Get the Gat for That"
Spice 1
4:18
*"Synthetic Substitution" by Melvin Bliss
10
"Bustas Can't See Me"
Battlecat
4:25
*"More Bounce to the Ounce" by Zapp
11
"Murder Ain't Crazy"
Blackjack
4:36
12
"Stickin' to the 'G' Code"
DJ Slip
3:47
*"Mr. Groove" by One Way
13
"Give the 'G' a Gat" (feat. G-Nut)
Ant Banks
5:30
14
"Three Strikes"
Blackjack
4:30
15
"You Done Fucked Up"
Ant Banks
3:10
*"Yolanda" by Bobby Bland
Certifications
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References
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^ ((( AmeriKKKa's Nightmare > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))) . All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on January 8, 2010.
^ a b ((( AmeriKKKa's Nightmare > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles ))) . All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on January 8, 2010.
^ "Spice 1 - Strap On The Side" . YouTube. Retrieved 2022-01-26 .
^ "Spice 1 - Face Of A Desperate Man" . YouTube. Retrieved 2022-01-26 .
^ a b Henderson, Alex. Review: AmeriKKKa's Nightmare . Allmusic . Retrieved on February 4, 2010.
^ "Spice 1, TLP" . Billboard . Retrieved May 9, 2021 .
^ "Spice 1, BLP" . Billboard . Retrieved May 9, 2021 .
^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1995" . Billboard . Retrieved May 9, 2021 .
^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1995" . Billboard . Retrieved May 9, 2021 .
^ "American album certifications – Spice 1 – AmeriKKKa's Nightmare" . Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved May 6, 2024 .
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