Don Cartagena

Don Cartagena is the third studio album by American rapper Fat Joe. The album was released on September 1, 1998, by Terror Squad, Mystic, Big Beat and Atlantic Records.

Don Cartagena
Studio album by
Fat Joe
ReleasedSeptember 1, 1998
Recorded1997 - 1998
StudioD&D Studios
(New York City, NY)
Mystic Studios
(Staten Island, NY)
Marley Marl's House of Hits
(New York City, NY)
Soundtrack Studios
(New York City, NY)
GenreEast Coast hip hop, hardcore hip hop, gangsta rap
Length58:15
LabelTerror Squad, Mystic, Big Beat, Atlantic
Fat Joe chronology
Jealous One's Envy
(1995)		 Don Cartagena
(1998)		 Jealous Ones Still Envy
(2001)
Singles from Don Cartagena
  1. "Don Cartagena"
    Released: July 14, 1998
  2. "Bet Ya Man Can't (Triz)"
    Released: December 8, 1998
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Entertainment WeeklyA−[2]
Los Angeles Times[3]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide[4]
Robert ChristgauC+[5]
The Source[6]

The album received generally positive reviews. The album debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200 chart.[7] The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[8]

Critical reception

The album received generally positive reviews. Soren Baker from the Los Angeles Times, gave the album a positive review, calling it "Joe's triumphant return project". Baker also talked about how "Joe largely sticks to ultra-violent lyrics and gangster story lines." and that "The album’s appeal rests largely on his ability to effortless sly mix gangsterism and braggadocio." Overall the album was giving a 3.5 out of 4 rating by the critic.[3] Matt Diehl from Entertainment Weekly also praised the album, stating that despite his strong level of featured appearances; "Fat Joe doesn’t need any help: His blunt lyrical flow, infectious Latino pride, and appropriately ominous grooves make these gangsta tales explode like a sonic Scarface". The album was ultimately given a rating of A- by Diehl.[2]

Commercial performance

Don Cartagena debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 106,000 copies in its first week.[9][7] This became Joe's first US top-ten debut.[7] In its second week, the album dropped to number 15 on the chart.[10] On October 28, 1998, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 copies in the United States.[8]

Track listing

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[11]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Courtroom Intro" Mack 101:03
2."The Crack Attack"
L.E.S.2:54
3."Triplets" (featuring Big Punisher & Prospect)
Dame Grease3:48
4."Find Out" (featuring Armageddon)
Marley Marl3:25
5."Don Cartagena" (featuring Puff Daddy)
Richard "Younglord" Frierson3:50
6."My World" (featuring Big Punisher)
Baby Paul3:57
7."John Blaze" (featuring Nas, Big Punisher, Jadakiss & Raekwon)
Ski4:50
8."Walk on By" (featuring Charli Baltimore)
Buckwild3:58
9."Dat Gangsta Shit"
DJ Premier3:10
10."Bet Ya Man Can't (Triz)" (featuring Big Punisher, Cuban Link & Triple Seis)
JAO5:01
11."Misery Needs Company" (featuring Noreaga)
4:21
12."The Hidden Hand" (featuring The Terror Squad)
  • Cartagena
  • Rios
  • Delgado
  • Garcia
  • John Eaddy
  • Perez
  • Anthony Blagman
Spunk Bigga5:06
13."My Prerogative" (featuring Armageddon)EaddyArmageddon4:04
14."Good Times" (featuring Layzie Bone & Krayzie Bone)
Rashad Smith3:46
15."Terror Squadians" (featuring The Terror Squad)
  • Cartagena
  • Rios
  • Eaddy
  • Perez
  • Richard Pimentel
Kurt Gowdy5:07
Total length:58:15

Sample credits[11]

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[15] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Michael Gallucci (1998-07-14). "Don Cartagena - Fat Joe | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  2. Diehl, Matt (1998-10-02). "Don Cartagena". EW.com. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  3. SOREN BAKER (1998-09-05). "* * * 1/2 Fat Joe, "Don Cartagena," Mystic/Big Beat/Atlantic. - latimes". Articles.latimes.com. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  4. Brackett, Nathan; Christian Hoard (2004). The Rolling Stone Album Guide. New York City, New York: Simon and Schuster. p. 296. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
  5. Christgau, Robert (November 3, 1998). "Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. Village Voice Media: 2. Retrieved 2011-08-09.
  6. "Fat Joe - Don Cartagena CD Album". Cduniverse.com. 1998-09-01. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  7. "Billboard 200 - September 19, 1998". Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  8. "RIAA Certifications - Fat Joe". Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  9. "Hill Still on Top". Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  10. "Billboard 200 - September 26, 1998". Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  11. Don Cartagena (booklet). Terror Squad, Mystic, Big Beat, Atlantic. 1998.
  12. "Fat Joe Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
  13. "Fat Joe Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
  14. "Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1998". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  15. "American album certifications – Fat Joe – Don Cartagena". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 



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