Based on a True Story (Silkk The Shocker album)
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Based on a True Story is the fifth studio album
by rapper Silkk the Shocker. It was released on September 7, 2004 for Koch Records
and was produced by Myke Diesel, Donald XL Robertson
and former Flipmode Squad
member Serious. Chart-wise, Based on a True Story is thus far the lowest charting album of Silkk's career, peaking at #88 on the Billboard 200
, #22 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
and #7 on the Independent Albums
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Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by rapper Silkk the Shocker. It was released on September 7, 2004 for Koch Records
Koch Records
E1 Music , the primary subsidiary of E1 Entertainment LP, is the largest independent record label in the United States. It is also distributed by the Universal Music Group in Europe under the name E1 Universal...
and was produced by Myke Diesel, Donald XL Robertson
Donald XL Robertson
Donald "XL" Robertson is a hip-hop producer and entrepreneur born and raised in New Orleans.-Background:Donald XL Robertson was exposed to soul, Funk & Jazz music at a very young age raised in The Big Easy a city known for its rich jazz heritage...
and former Flipmode Squad
Flipmode Squad
The Flipmode Squad is a production crew and musical group, founded and fronted by rapper Busta Rhymes. The first Flipmode album debuted in 1998 with The Imperial, Rampage and Rah Digga went on to record solo efforts...
member Serious. Chart-wise, Based on a True Story is thus far the lowest charting album of Silkk's career, peaking at #88 on the 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...
, #22 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
and #7 on the Independent Albums
Independent Albums
The Billboard Independent Albums is a chart of the highest-selling independent music albums and extended plays in the United States, compiled by Nielsen SoundScan and published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is used to list artists who are not signed to major labels...
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Track listing
- "We Like Them Girls" (featuring Petey PabloPetey PabloMoses Mortimer Barrett III , known by the stage name Petey Pablo, is an American rapper from Greenville, North Carolina.-Biography:...
& Master PMaster PPercy Robert Miller , better known by his stage name Master P or his business name P. Miller, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, and producer. He is the founder of the popular label No Limit Records, which went bankrupt and was relaunched as New No Limit Records through Koch...
) - "Got It on Lock" (featuring Master P)
- "We Don't Dance We Bounce" (featuring Master P)
- "Just Do It" (featuring Curren$y)
- "Why You Mad
- "We Like Them Girls" (featuring Master P)
- "Playa Playa"
- "Holla" (Skit) (featuring Germany)
- "Be There" (featuring Spandau BalletSpandau BalletSpandau Ballet are a British band formed in London in the late 1970s. Initially inspired by, and an integral part of, the New Romantic fashion, their music has featured a mixture of funk, jazz, soul and synthpop. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s, achieving ten Top Ten singles...
) - "That's Just Me"
- "Hey You"
- "Do the Thing"
- "Get That"
- "The Hunta (featuring Motor Bike Mike)
- "Clap" (featuring Master P)
- "Forgive Me"
Chart positions
| Chart | Position |
|---|---|
| Billboard 200 | # 88 |
| Independent Albums | # 7 |
| Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | # 22 |