Pre-Meditated Drama
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Pre-Meditated Drama is the debut album by American rap group Steady Mobb'n
, released May 6, 1997 on No Limit Records
. It features production by Craig B, DJ Daryl, KLC
and Master P
. Most of the album was recorded in Oakland, however, it was released on the southern Label. It managed to gain decent success, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
and at 29 on the Billboard 200
.
The original version of "If I Could Change" was heard in the film, I'm Bout It
(which came out shortly after this album), and was also released as a single and a music video to promote the film's soundtrack
and this album.
(6/97, p.124) - 3.5 Mics (out of 5) - "...Pre-Meditated Drama shows that (Steady Mobb'n) definitely have those engaging narratives of the hustling street life....if you truly appreciate gangsta rap and the sound that has made No Limit records so popular, then this is the album for you..."
Steady Mobb'n
Steady Mobb'n was a rap group composed of Crooked Eye and Billy Bathgate, from the Ghost Town section of West Oakland. The duo who were formally signed to Master P's No Limit Records in the late 90s.-History:...
, released May 6, 1997 on No Limit Records
No Limit Records
No Limit Records was an American hip-hop record label that was founded in 1990 by hip-hop artist, Percy "Master P" Miller. It was distributed by Priority Records.-No Limit Early years:...
. It features production by Craig B, DJ Daryl, KLC
KLC
KLC is a rap producer from the Third Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana . He found fame as a member of No Limit Records' Beats By the Pound, and since leaving the label has been the leader of the Medicine Men, consisting of the same producers as the original Beats by the Pound, as well as some new talent...
and Master P
Master P
Percy 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...
. Most of the album was recorded in Oakland, however, it was released on the southern Label. It managed to gain decent success, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard 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 at 29 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...
.
The original version of "If I Could Change" was heard in the film, I'm Bout It
I'm Bout It
I'm Bout It is a 1997 film by rapper Master P. The plot details his life in a New Orleans uptown ghetto. Master P wrote, directed and acted in the film....
(which came out shortly after this album), and was also released as a single and a music video to promote the film's soundtrack
I'm Bout It (soundtrack)
I'm Bout It is the soundtrack to the film of the same name. It was released on May 13, 1997 through No Limit Records and featured production from Beats By the Pound, Brotha Lynch Hung and E-A-Ski. The soundtrack was a huge success, peaking at #4 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop...
and this album.
Critical reception
The SourceThe Source (magazine)
The Source is a United States-based, monthly full-color magazine covering hip-hop music, politics, and culture, founded in 1988. It is the world's second longest running rap periodical, behind United Kingdom-based publication Hip Hop Connection. The Source was founded as a newsletter in 1988...
(6/97, p.124) - 3.5 Mics (out of 5) - "...Pre-Meditated Drama shows that (Steady Mobb'n) definitely have those engaging narratives of the hustling street life....if you truly appreciate gangsta rap and the sound that has made No Limit records so popular, then this is the album for you..."
Track listing
- "Intro"
- "Strong Heart"
- "It's On" (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...
, MystikalMystikalMichael Lawrence Tyler , better known by his stage name Mystikal, is an American rapper, and actor from New Orleans.-1993-1994: Early career:...
& FiendFiend (rapper)Richard Jones, better known as Fiend is an American rapper and producer best known for his time spent with Master P's No Limit Records. Fiend was also briefly a member of DMX's label Ruff Ryders Entertainment....
) - "Animosity"
- "Trouble" (featuring Richie RichRichie Rich (rapper)Richard Serrell, better known by his stage name Richie Rich, is a rapper from Oakland, California.He is currently signed to Mack 10's Hoo-Bangin' Records.-Early years :His rapping style is an influence on Snoop Dogg. In Snoop's own words...
) - "Kidnap Call" (skit)
- "West to South" (featuring Master P, Fiend, C-Murder, Silkk the Shocker, MacMac (rapper)McKinley Phipps , better know by his stage name Mac, is an American rapper from New Orleans' 3rd Ward, and would grow to be one of the most critically acclaimed on Master P's No Limit Records, both as a solo rapper and as a member of the 504 Boyz rap group.-Music career:Mac started his music career...
, C-Loc, Kane & AbelKane & Abel (hip hop group)-Biography:Of mixed African-American and Puerto Rican descent, the Garcia brothers were born in the Bronx, moved to Spring Hill, Florida with their older brother where they lived with their grandparents. The brothers later moved to New Orleans. There, they attended Xavier University, majoring in...
) - "Puff Puff Pass"
- "Dice Game" (skit)
- "Check ya Nuts"
- "Trying to Get Mine" (featuring Master P & JT the Bigga FiggaJT the Bigga FiggaJT the Bigga Figga born Joseph Tom is a hip hop producer/rapper from San Francisco, California's Fillmore neighborhood. The popularity of his self-released Playaz n' the Game led to his signing with Priority Records in 1995....
) - "Call Back" (skit)
- "Blood Money" (featuring Marvin Klark)
- "Lil Nigga"
- "Up to no Good" (featuring Big EdBig EdEdward Lee Knight , better known as Big Ed or Big Ed the Assassin, was an American rapper who was signed to Master P's No Limit Records in the 1990s. Big Ed was an original member of the rap group, TRU and appeared as a member of the group's first three albums, Who's Da Killer?, Understanding the...
, Mia XMia XMia Young , better known by her stage name Mia X, was the first female emcee to sign with No Limit Records. In 1992, she released a single titled “Ask Them Niggas.” From 1995 to 1998, Mia X released three albums for No Limit: Good Girl Gone Bad, Unlady Like, and Mama Drama...
& Master P) - "Block Monsters" (featuring Killa K, Marvin Klark & Kollision)
- "Mr. Serv On commercial"
- "4 Corners" (featuring Dirty White)
- "If I Could Change" (remix) (featuring Ephrine Galloway & Juda)
Chart history
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. 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... |
29 |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B 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... |
6 |
External links
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