4,5,6
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4,5,6 is the solo debut by hip hop
artist Kool G Rap
, released in September 1995 on Cold Chillin' Records
. The release followed his break-up with DJ Polo in 1993. The album was mostly received neutrally among critics, but was warmly accepted by underground fans. Despite the album's dark, grimy street sound, it peaked at number one on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart, and also featured two crossover hits, with the title track "4,5,6", and "Fast Life". The album features guest appearances from B1, MF Grimm, and Nas
(who also appeared on the front cover), as well as production from Dr. Butcher, Naughty Shorts, T-Ray, and Buckwild
of D.I.T.C. It would also be Cold Chillin' Records' final release before it went defunct in 1997.
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
artist Kool G Rap
Kool G Rap
Nathaniel Thomas Wilson , better known by his stage names Kool G Rap , Kool G. Rap, and Giancana , is an American rapper, from the Corona neighborhood of Queens, New York. He began his career in the mid-1980s as one half of the group Kool G Rap & DJ Polo and as a member of the Juice Crew...
, released in September 1995 on Cold Chillin' Records
Cold Chillin' Records
Cold Chillin' Records was a record label that released some important music in the golden age of hip hop from the late 1980s to the early 1990s. A producer-and-crew label founded by manager Tyrone Williams and run by Len Fichtelberg Cold Chillin' Records was a record label that released some...
. The release followed his break-up with DJ Polo in 1993. The album was mostly received neutrally among critics, but was warmly accepted by underground fans. Despite the album's dark, grimy street sound, it peaked at number one on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart, and also featured two crossover hits, with the title track "4,5,6", and "Fast Life". The album features guest appearances from B1, MF Grimm, and Nas
Nas
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
(who also appeared on the front cover), as well as production from Dr. Butcher, Naughty Shorts, T-Ray, and Buckwild
Buckwild
Buckwild is a Hip hop producer hailing from The Bronx, New York. Originally a DJ, Buck began producing after meeting MC/Producer Lord Finesse. He later joined Finesse's super-crew D.I.T.C., along with Showbiz and A.G., Diamond D, Fat Joe, and the late Big L and brought O.C. with him...
of D.I.T.C. It would also be Cold Chillin' Records' final release before it went defunct in 1997.
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) | Sample(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Intro" | Dr. Butcher | *Interlude* | |
| 2 | "4,5,6" | Dr. Butcher | Kool G Rap |
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| 3 | "It's a Shame" | Naughty Shorts | Kool G Rap |
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| 4 | "Take 'Em to War" | T-Ray | Kool G Rap, B1, MF Grimm |
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| 5 | "Executioner Style" | Dr. Butcher | Kool G Rap |
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| 6 | "For Da Brothaz" | T-Ray | Kool G Rap |
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| 7 | "Blowin' Up in the World" | Buckwild | Kool G Rap |
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| 8 | "Fast Life" | Buckwild | Kool G Rap, Nas Nas Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time... |
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| 9 | "Ghetto Knows" | Naughty Shorts | Kool G Rap |
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| 10 | "It's a Shame (Da Butcher's Mix)" | Dr. Butcher | Kool G Rap |
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| 11 | "Money on My Brain" | Dr. Butcher | Kool G Rap, B1, MF Grimm |
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Album singles
| Single information |
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"Fast Life"
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| "It's a Shame"
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Album chart positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | ||
| 1995 | 4,5,6 | 24 | 1 |
Singles chart positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles Hot Rap Tracks Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single... |
Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | Rhythmic Top 40 | ||
| 1995 | "It's a Shame" | - | - | - | 27 | - |
| "Fast Life" | 74 | 42 | 7 | 18 | - | |
| 1996 | "4,5,6" | 21 | 11 | - | - | 25 |