Headz or Tailz
Headz or Tailz | ||||
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Studio album by Do or Die | ||||
Released | April 7, 1998 | |||
Recorded | 1997–98 | |||
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Genre | Gangsta rap | |||
Length | 1:11:58 | |||
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Singles from Headz or Tailz | ||||
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RapReviews | 7/10[2] |
Headz or Tailz is the second studio album by American hip hop group Do Or Die. It was released on April 7, 1998, via Rap-A-Lot/Virgin Records. Recording sessions took place at Hippie House Studios and Knock Hard Studio in Houston and at Creator's Way Studios in Chicago. Production was handled by the Legendary Traxster, Mr. Lee and Mike Dean, with J. Prince serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Danny Boy, Johnny P., Beyond Content, Bushwick Bill, Chilla, Scarface, Shock Tha World, Twista and Val Young. The album peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200 and number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on May 29, 1998. Its lead single, "Still Po Pimpin", reached at No. 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 16 on the Hot Rap Singles. The song "Bustin Back" is a diss track towards Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Headz" |
| Mr. Lee | 3:01 |
2. | "Just Ballin" |
| Mr. Lee | 4:51 |
3. | "Pimpology" |
| Mr. Lee | 4:17 |
4. | "Lil Sum Sum" |
| The Legendary Traxster | 4:28 |
5. | "Nobody's Home" (featuring Johnny P and Danny Boy) |
| The Legendary Traxster | 5:00 |
6. | "Still Po Pimpin" (featuring Johnny P and Twista) |
| Mr. Lee | 4:00 |
7. | "All in the Club" (featuring Danny Boy) |
| The Legendary Traxster | 4:40 |
8. | "Can I" (featuring Beyond Content) |
| The Legendary Traxster | 4:31 |
9. | "Choppin Up That Paper" (featuring Val Young) |
| Mike Dean | 4:08 |
10. | "Gangsta Shit" (featuring Shock Tha World) |
| The Legendary Traxster | 2:39 |
11. | "Bustin Back" (featuring Chilla) |
| The Legendary Traxster | 5:00 |
12. | "Ultimate Shutdown" |
| Mr. Lee | 3:51 |
13. | "Who Am I" (featuring Scarface) |
| The Legendary Traxster | 5:45 |
14. | "Caine House" |
| The Legendary Traxster | 4:33 |
15. | "Under Surveillance" |
| Mr. Lee | 4:34 |
16. | "Dead or Alive" |
| Mr. Lee | 4:48 |
17. | "Tailz" (featuring Bushwick Bill) |
| Mr. Lee | 1:52 |
Total length: | 1:11:58 |
Personnel
- Darnell "Belo Zero" Smith – vocals
- Dennis "AK47" Round – vocals
- Anthony "N.A.R.D." Round – vocals (tracks: 1-3, 5, 7-17)
- John "Johnny P" Pigram – vocals (tracks: 5, 6)
- Daniel "Danny Boy" Steward – vocals (tracks: 5, 7)
- Carl "Twista" Mitchell – vocals (track 6)
- Beyond Content – vocals (track 8)
- Valaria Marie Young – vocals (track 9)
- Shock Tha World – vocals (track 10)
- Charles "Chilla" Paxton – vocals (track 11)
- Brad "Scarface" Jordan – vocals (track 13)
- Richard "Bushwick Bill" Shaw – vocals (track 17)
- Leroy "Mr. Lee" Williams Jr. – producer (tracks: 1-3, 6, 12, 15-17), engineering, mixing
- Samuel "The Legendary Traxster" Lindley – producer (tracks: 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14), engineering, mixing
- Mike Dean – producer (track 9), engineering, mixing, mastering
- James A. Smith – executive producer
- Donavin "Kid Styles" Murray – art direction, photography
- Barrencia Marcee – art direction
- Lisa Browne – art direction
Charts
Chart (1998) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[3] | 13 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] | 3 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[5] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Do or Die - Headz or Tailz Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ^ T., Pete (March 9, 2010). "Do or Die :: Headz or Tailz :: Rap-A-Lot/Virgin". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ^ "Do Or Die Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
- ^ "Do Or Die Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
- ^ "American album certifications – Do Or Die – Headz Or Tailz". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
External links
- Do Or Die – Headz Or Tailz at Discogs (list of releases)
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- Picture This
- Headz or Tailz
- Victory
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- Pimpin' Ain't Dead
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