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The Heart of tha Streetz, Vol. 1 is the eighth solo studio album by American rapper B.G.. It was released on May 24, 2005, via Koch Records, making it his third album for the label.
The Heart of tha Streetz, Vol. 1 | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | May 24, 2005 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 64:02 | |||
Label | Koch | |||
Producer |
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B.G. chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllHipHop | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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PopMatters | 6/10[3] |
RapReviews | 6/10[4] |
The album was produced by Bass Heavy, Dani Kartel, Howard Metoyer, Hush, K.I.D.D., Mouse, Jevor, KLC, Mr. Collipark, Sinista, and B.G., who also served as executive producer with Carol A. Dorsey.
It features guest appearances from Gar, Hakizzle, Sniper, Ziggler the Wiggler, 5th Ward Weebie, Homebwoi and VL Mike.
The album debuted at number 21 on the Billboard 200 and number 6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States. It was supported with two promotional singles: "Where Da At", which peaked at No. 65 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and "Fool with It".
Track listing
editNo. | Title | Lyrics | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Heart of tha Streetz" (featuring Ziggler the Wiggler) |
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| 3:59 |
2. | "Fool with It" | C. Dorsey | Mouse | 3:42 |
3. | "Chopper City" (featuring Sniper) |
| Howard Metoyer | 3:25 |
4. | "Skit" | 0:21 | ||
5. | "Where da At" (featuring Homebwoi) |
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| 4:14 |
6. | "Same Ol' Shit" (featuring Chopper City Boyz) |
| Bass Heavy | 5:26 |
7. | "Do That Shit" | C. Dorsey | Dani Kartel | 3:44 |
8. | "Work Dat Ass" (featuring 5th Ward Weebie) |
| Sinister | 3:49 |
9. | "Ride with That" | C. Dorsey | Dani Kartel | 4:01 |
10. | "Get Ya Game Up" | C. Dorsey | Mouse | 4:02 |
11. | "U See Why" (featuring Gar) |
| Howard Metoyer | 4:29 |
12. | "Get Up" | C. Dorsey | KLC | 3:53 |
13. | "Skit" (featuring Ziggler The Wiggler) | 1:41 | ||
14. | "Stalkin'" (featuring Gar) |
| Hush | 4:44 |
15. | "Roll with Me" | C. Dorsey | K.I.D.D. | 4:06 |
16. | "Oh No" (featuring Hakizzle) |
| Bass Heavy | 3:56 |
17. | "On tha Block" | C. Dorsey | Hush | 4:30 |
Total length: | 1:04:02 |
Personnel
edit- Christopher "B.G." Dorsey – vocals, producer (track 1), executive producer
- Michael "Ziggler The Wiggler" Dobard – vocals (tracks 1 and 13)
- Travis "Sniper" Edwards – vocals (tracks 3 and 6)
- James Wesley "Homebwoi" Maddox Jr. – vocals (track 5)
- Hakim "Hakizzle" Dorsey – vocals (tracks 6 and 16)
- Vandell "Gar" Smith – vocals (tracks 6, 11 and 14)
- Michael "VL Mike" Allen – vocals (track 6)
- Jerome Henry "5th Ward Weebie" Cosey – vocals (track 8)
- Willie "K.I.D.D." Reed Jr. – producer and engineering (tracks 1 and 15)
- Jeremy "Mouse" Allen – producer (tracks 2 and 10)
- Howard C. Metoyer – producer (tracks 3 and 11)
- Michael "Mr. Collipark" Crooms – producer and engineering (track 5)
- Jevor Campbell – producer (track 5)
- Roderick "Bass Heavy" Tillman – producer (tracks 6 and 16), mixing (tracks 2, 3, 6–11, 14, 16 and 17)
- Daniel "Dani Kartel" Castillo – producer (tracks 7 and 9)
- Terrence "Sinista" Freeman – producer (track 8)
- Craig S. "KLC" Lawson – producer and mixing (track 12)
- Andreas "Hush" Stasinopoulos – producer (tracks 14 and 17)
- Ryan Hyland – mixing (tracks 1 and 15)
- Ray Seay – mixing (track 5)
- William "Billy Hume" Whedbee – additional mixing (track 5)
- Mark Hewitt – mixing assistant (tracks 2, 3, 6–11, 14, 16 and 17)
- Jamaal "Maal the Pimp" Hicks – engineering (tracks 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, 14, 16 and 17)
- Joel Mullis – engineering and editing (track 5)
- Conrad St. Julien – ProTools engineering and editing (tracks 14 and 17)
- Carol A. Dorsey – executive producer
Charts
editChart (2005) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[5] | 21 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] | 6 |
References
edit- ^ Heinzelman, Bill (May 26, 2005). "The Heart of Tha Streetz Vol. 1". AllHipHop. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Jeffries, David. "The Heart of tha Streetz, Vol. 1 - B.G. | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Henderson, Lee (September 29, 2005). "B.G.: Heart of tha Streetz Vol. 1, PopMatters". PopMatters. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Doggett, Tom (June 7, 2005). "B.G. :: The Heart of Tha Streetz – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "The Billboard 200". Billboard. Vol. 117, no. 24. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. June 11, 2005. p. 54. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Vol. 117, no. 24. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. June 11, 2005. p. 60. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
External links
edit- The Heart of tha Streetz Vol. 1 at Discogs (list of releases)