Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories
Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories is a compilation album by American hip hop record producer and recording artist Swizz Beatz, released December 10, 2002, under Interscope, DreamWorks and Full Surface. It debuted at number 50 on the US Billboard 200 album chart, selling 59,000 copies in its first week.[3]
Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories | ||||
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Compilation album by | ||||
Released | December 10, 2002 | |||
Recorded | 2001–2002 | |||
Genre | Hip hop, East Coast hip hop, experimental | |||
Label | Ruff Ryders Entertainment | |||
Producer | Swizz Beatz (also exec.), John McClain (co-exec.) Tony Lopez, James Seawood, S. Davis, Khary & Keough, Saint Denson, Kid Klever, J. Brown, Metallica, Bob Rock | |||
Swizz Beatz chronology | ||||
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Singles from G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [1] |
RapReviews | (8/10)[2] |
The album spawned three singles, including the hit "Good Times", as performed by Styles P. "Good Times" was also included on Styles P's 2002 debut album A Gangster and a Gentleman. The song "Shyne", as performed by Shyne, was included on his 2004 album Godfather Buried Alive, which was released while Shyne was imprisoned. Additionally the song "N.O.R.E.", as performed by Noreaga, was included on his 1998 album N.O.R.E..
Tracklisting
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "The Start" (Intro) | Tony Lopez | 1:47 |
2. | "Ghetto Stories" (Swizz Beatz) | Swizz Beatz, James Seawood (co.), S. Davis (add.) | 3:38 |
3. | "Big Business" (Jadakiss and Ron Isley) | Swizz Beatz | 4:34 |
4. | "Turn It Up" (Interlude) | Swizz Beatz | 1:45 |
5. | "Endalay" (Busta Rhymes and Swizz Beatz) | Swizz Beatz | 4:58 |
6. | "Shyne" (Shyne and Mashonda) | Swizz Beatz | 4:31 |
7. | "Ghetto Love" (Mashonda and LL Cool J) | Swizz Beatz, Khary & Keough (co.) | 5:06 |
8. | "Alien" (skit) | Swizz Beatz | 2:13 |
9. | "Good Times" (Styles P) | Swizz Beatz, Saint Denson (co.) | 4:25 |
10. | "Gone Delirious" (Lil' Kim) | Swizz Beatz | 4:28 |
11. | "N.O.R.E." (N.O.R.E.) | Poke & Tone | 4:18 |
12. | "Let Me See Ya Do Your Thing" (Birdman and Yung Wun) | Swizz Beatz, Kid Klever (co.) | 4:23 |
13. | "Island Spice" (Eve) | Swizz Beatz | 4:27 |
14. | "Guilty" (Bounty Killer and Swizz Beatz) | Swizz Beatz, J. Brown (co.) | 4:42 |
15. | "Salute Me (Remix)" (Nas, Fat Joe and Cassidy) | Swizz Beatz | 3:58 |
16. | "We Did It Again" (Metallica and Ja Rule) | Metallica, Bob Rock, Swizz Beatz (add.) | 4:44 |
17. | "Bigger Business" (Jadakiss, Ron Isley, Diddy, Birdman, Snoop Dogg, Cassidy and TQ) | Swizz Beatz | 3:57 |
• (co.) Co-producer
• (add.) Additional production
Chart positions
Weekly charts
Chart (2002-2003) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[4] | 50 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] | 10 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2003) | Position |
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US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] | 81 |
References
- Allmusic review
- RapReviews review
- https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/shaniatwain/articles/story/5934606/shania_holds_off_aaliyah
- "Various Artists Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- "Various Artists Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2003". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2020.