1996 studio album by E-40
Tha Hall of Game |
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Studio album by E-40 |
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Released | October 27, 1996 |
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Recorded | 1995–1996 |
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Genre | Hip hop |
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Length | 70:28 |
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Producer | - Ali Malik
- Ant Banks
- E-40 (exec.)
- Femi Ojetunde
- Kevin Gardner
- Mike Mosley
- Redwine
- Rick Rock
- Studio Ton
- Tone Capone
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E-40 chronology |
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Singles from Tha Hall of Game |
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- "Things'll Never Change"/"Rapper's Ball"
Released: June 16, 1996 |
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Professional ratingsReview scores |
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Source | Rating |
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AllMusic | [1] |
RapReviews | 7/10[2] |
The Source | [3] |
Tha Hall of Game is the third studio album by American rapper E-40. It was released on October 27, 1996, by Sick Wid It Records and Jive Records. The album features production by Ant Banks, Mike Mosley, Rick Rock, Studio Ton and Tone Capone. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 4 on the Billboard 200.[4] One single, "Things'll Never Change"/"Rapper's Ball", peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[5] and performed well on several other charts as well. The album was certified gold in 1997 by the RIAA. The album features guest performances by fellow members of The Click: B-Legit, D-Shot and Suga-T, as well as 2Pac, Luniz, Cold 187um, Kokane, Keak da Sneak and Levitti.
Along with the single, a music video was produced for the song, "Rapper's Ball", featuring Too Short and K-Ci and features cameo appearances by 2Pac, Ice-T and Mack 10. A second single, "Things'll Never Change", was also released as a music video, featuring Bo-Roc of The Dove Shack.
Track listing
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Record Haters (Rasheed Wallace & AZ Diss)" | Rick Rock | 4:38 |
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2. | "Rapper's Ball" (featuring Too Short & K-Ci) | Ant Banks | 5:27 |
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3. | "Growing Up" | Studio Ton | 3:52 |
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4. | "Million Dollar Spot" (featuring 2Pac, B-Legit & Emgee) | | 4:07 |
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5. | "Mack Minister (Skit)" | | 2:33 |
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6. | "I Wanna Thank You" (featuring Suga-T) | Ali Maliek | 5:16 |
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7. | "The Story" | Mike Mosley | 4:54 |
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8. | "My Drinking Club" (featuring Young Mugzi & Levitti) | | 4:59 |
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9. | "Ring It" (featuring Spice 1, Keak da Sneak & Harm) | Tone Capone | 4:48 |
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10. | "Pimp Talk (Skit)" | | 0:50 |
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11. | "Keep Pimpin'" (featuring D-Shot) | Studio Ton | 4:13 |
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12. | "I Like What You Do to Me" (featuring B-Legit) | Studio Ton | 4:01 |
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13. | "Things'll Never Change" (featuring Bo-Roc) | | 4:01 |
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14. | "Circumstances" (featuring Luniz, Cold 187um, Kokane, Celly Cel & T-Pup) | Rick Rock | 5:29 |
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15. | "It Is What It Is" (featuring Kaveo) | Studio Ton | 4:47 |
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16. | "Smebbin'" | Studio Ton | 3:53 |
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- Samples
Charts
Weekly charts
Weekly charts
Chart (1996) | Position |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] | 66 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
United States (RIAA)[9] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ Jason Birchmeier. "Tha Hall of Game - E-40 - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
- ^ El Surround (November 1996). "E-40 :: Tha Hall of Game :: Sick Wid It/Jive". Retrieved November 24, 2014.
- ^ Gordon, Allen S. (December 1996). "Record Report: E-40 – Tha Hall of Game". The Source. No. 87. New York. pp. 124, 126.
- ^ ((( Tha Hall of Game > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))). All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on December 30, 2009.
- ^ ((( Tha Hall of Game > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles ))). All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on December 30, 2009.
- ^ "E-40 Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ^ "E-40 Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1996". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
- ^ "American album certifications – E-40 – Tha Hall of Game". Recording Industry Association of America.
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Singles | |
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Related articles | |
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Authority control databases | - MusicBrainz release group
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