The Shocker (album)
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| Released | August 20, 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1994−1996 | |||
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| Length | 74:54 | |||
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The Shocker is the debut album of American rapper Silkk the Shocker, who was then known as Silkk.[3] It was released on August 20, 1996, by No Limit Records and Priority Records. It features production by Beats by the Pound and guest appearances from C-Murder and Mia X among others. The Shocker was only a mild success compared to some his future albums and made it to number 49 on the US Billboard 200 and No. 6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. As with most of No Limit's albums, this featured a lot of guest appearances from members of the record label including his brothers, Master P and C-Murder and group TRU.
Background
Planning of this album dates as far back as early 1995, as advertisements for the album can be seen on the back cover of earlier copies of Master P's 1995 album 99 Ways to Die.
Controversy
Before the album was released, the initial cover for the album had Silkk holding a 9 mm caliber outside of a TV. This is why the "Parental Advisory" logo was moved to the middle of the cover.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Murder" (featuring Master P and Big Ed the Assassin) | DJ Daryl | 5:04 |
| 2. | "I Ain't Takin' No Shorts"" | Ken Franklin (K-Lou) | 2:56 |
| 3. | "I Represent" | Craig B. | 4:55 |
| 4. | "The Shocker" (featuring Master P) | 4:45 | |
| 5. | "No Limit Party" (featuring Master P and Mia X) | KLC | 5:38 |
| 6. | "Freeloaders" (featuring Mo B. Dick) | Craig B. | 4:33 |
| 7. | "1 Morning" | Craig B. | 1:30 |
| 8. | "How We Mobb" (featuring Master P) | Ken Franklin | 3:59 |
| 9. | "It's On" | KLC | 3:48 |
| 10. | "Ain't Nothing" | Mo B. Dick | 4:18 |
| 11. | "Ghetto Tears" (featuring Master P) | Carlos Stephens | 3:43 |
| 12. | "Mr." |
| 3:50 |
| 13. | "It's Time to Ride" (featuring Master P) | Carlos Stephens | 3:04 |
| 14. | "If My 9 Could Talk" | KLC | 3:43 |
| 15. | "Commercial One" (performed by Skull Duggery) | Carlos Stephens | 0:48 |
| 16. | "Got 'Em Fiending" (featuring Master P) | Ken Franklin | 3:41 |
| 17. | "My Car" (feat. Pure Passion & Mo B. Dick) | Mo B. Dick | 4:32 |
| 18. | "Ghetto 211" (featuring Master P) | T-Bone | 4:48 |
| 19. | "Why My Homie" (feat. Master P & C-Murder) | Mo B. Dick | 5:21 |
| Total length: | 74:54 | ||
Personnel
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Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
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| U.S.Billboard Top 200 | 49 |
| U.S.Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 6 |
References
- ^ "The Shocker Review by Leo Stanley". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ Marshall, Wesley K. (December 1996). "Record Report: Silkk – The Shocker". The Source. No. 87. New York. p. 130.
- ^ Reynolds, J R (Mar 22, 1997). "Impressive Indie". Billboard. Vol. 109, no. 12. p. 22.
