Classic Limited Edition
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Classic Limited Edition is the first and only album by rap group Made Men
. The album was released on August 24, 1999 through Restless Records
and was mostly produced by the group's production team Hangman 3, but also featured production from some of hip hop's biggest producers, including Dame Grease
, the Trackmasters
and a then unknown Kanye West
. The album was a moderate success, peaking at 61 on the Billboard 200
and 9 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
.
Made Men (group)
The Made Men was an American rap group signed to Restless Records composed of former Almighty RSO members Benzino and Antonio Twice Thou , and Cool Gsus. The group first appeared on DJ Clue's debut album, The Professional on the self-titled track, "Made Men"...
. The album was released on August 24, 1999 through Restless Records
Restless Records
Restless Records was started in El Segundo, California in 1981 by Enigma Records and primarly released alternative, metal and punk records. Restless also licensed and released records from Bar/None Records, Metal Blade Records and Mute Records...
and was mostly produced by the group's production team Hangman 3, but also featured production from some of hip hop's biggest producers, including Dame Grease
Dame Grease
Damon Blackmon, or Dame Grease, is a Harlem, New York based video and music producer.Before becoming a staple on every mixtape, The LOX relied on the sounds of Grease in order to acquire the street buzz that landed them their deal on Bad Boy Records in 1996...
, the Trackmasters
Trackmasters
The Trackmasters are the successful production duo of Poke and Tone , sometimes credited as Poke & Tone, best known for their commercial hit records in the late 90s and early 2000s. Throughout their career they have worked with various hip-hop and R&B artists including R...
and a then unknown Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
. The album was a moderate success, peaking at 61 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...
and 9 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...
.
Track listing
- "Benzino's Thoughts"- 2:05
- "Just You and I"- 3:51 (Featuring D-Quest)
- "Da Interview"- :56
- "Is It You? (Déjà Vu)"- 3:23 (Featuring 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...
) - "Vincent's Nightclub"- :27
- "Keep It Movin'"- 3:21
- "No Matter What"- 3:29
- "Frank's Place 1"- :37
- "Wise Guys for Life"- 3:34 (Featuring Man Terror)
- "Classic Limited Edition "- 3:08
- "Tommy's Theme"- 4:13 (Featuring The LOXThe LOXThe Lox are an American hip hop group composed of Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, and Styles P. They were originally signed to Sean Combs' Bad Boy Records before joining Ruff Ryders Entertainment, and are now a part of their own label, D-Block Records-Early career:...
) - "Blowin' Circles in the Wind"- 3:55
- "Frank's Place 2"- :35
- "Sticky Situation"- 4:08 (Featuring Montell JordanMontell JordanMontell Jordan is a former American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer. Jordan became the main solo male artist on its Def Soul imprint until leaving the label in 2003. Of his live performances it is often regarded that he is a rock oriented musician, with Jordan even going as far as to...
) - "Is It You?"- 3:41 (Featuring MaseMaseMason Durell Betha , better known by stage name Mase who was previously known as Murda Ma$e, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and inspirational speaker...
, Big PunBig PunChristopher Lee Rios , better known by his stage name Big Pun , was an American rapper who emerged from the underground rap scene in The Bronx in the late 1990s...
& CardanHarlem World (group)Harlem World was an American rap group founded by Mase that was signed to Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Recordings. The group consisted of seven members: Mase's sister Baby Stase, Blinky Blink, Cardan, Huddy, Suga J, Meeno and a then unknown Loon...
) - "Right Now"- 3:33
- "Drama Still"- 3:05 (Featuring Mike McNeil)
- "Must Be Love"- 3:47 (Featuring Tangg)
- "I Wanna Made Man"- 3:19
- "3 Stripe Killaz"- 3:10
- "Snake Move"- :38
- "Not the One (That Bitch Is Done)"- 4:31 (Featuring MonifahMonifahMonifah is an American female R&B singer-songwriter.-Career:In 1996, her debut album, Moods...Moments was released. In 1997, she contributed the Heavy D. produced "I Still Love You" to the soundtrack of the film, Sprung. Monifah's second album was Mo'hogany. Released in the last quarter of 1998,...
& Queen PenQueen PenLynise Walters, better known by the stage name Queen Pen, is a Grammy-nominated African-American female rapper.Her music career started as a protégé of Teddy Riley, a record producer and member of the R&B group BLACKstreet in the mid-1990s. She was a featured rapper, along with Dr. Dre, on...
) - "Clockin' C Notes"- 4:25 (Featuring SoopaflySoopaflyPriest Joseph Brooks, better known by his stage name Soopafly, is a hip hop producer and rapper from Long Beach, California. He is a member of the DPGC.- Early life:The oldest of three children, Brooks grew up in Long Beach...
, KuruptKuruptRicardo Emmanuel Brown , better known by his stage name Kurupt, also known as Kurupt Tha Kingpin, Kurupt Young Gotti or Young Gotstra is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records...
, Daz DillingerDaz DillingerDelmar Drew Arnaud , better known by his stage name Daz Dillinger is an American hip hop producer and rapper mostly known for his membership in the rap duo Tha Dogg Pound, with Kurupt, and his work with Death Row Records.-The Chronic, Tha Dogg Pound and Dogg Food:Daz began his career on Death Row...
& Tray DeeeTray DeeeTray Deee is a rapper who was once signed to Death Row Records and later signed with Snoop Dogg's label Dogghouse Records .-Career:...
) - "15 Years In"- 2:11
- "Cold Hearted"- 3:44 (Featuring The Wise Guys)