The Assassin (album)
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The Assassin is the debut album by rapper, Big Ed
. It was released on September 1, 1998 through No Limit Records
and was mostly produced by members of Beats By the Pound, with one track produced by former 2 Live Crew
member, Mr. Mixx
(I'm Yo Soldier) and one track produced by Les G (My Entourage). The Assassin was a success, peaking at #16 on the Billboard 200
and #3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
, and featured one single, "Rodeo".
Big Ed
Edward 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...
. It was released on September 1, 1998 through 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:...
and was mostly produced by members of Beats By the Pound, with one track produced by former 2 Live Crew
2 Live Crew
2 Live Crew was a hip hop group from Miami, Florida. They caused considerable controversy with the sexual themes in their work, particularly on their 1989 album As Nasty As They Wanna Be.- Early career :...
member, Mr. Mixx
Mr. Mixx
David Hobbs, also known as "Treach DJ" and "Mr. Mixx," is the co-creator of the controversial rap group, 2 Live Crew.In recent years, he has created his own website, Collegepeepshowtv.com, and has been on the road as Afroman's tour DJ, as well as making beats and working with other artists.-...
(I'm Yo Soldier) and one track produced by Les G (My Entourage). The Assassin was a success, peaking at #16 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 #3 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 featured one single, "Rodeo".
Track listing
- "Intro"- 1:33
- "My Entourage"- 4:54 (Featuring Silkk the Shocker & MystikalMystikalMichael Lawrence Tyler , better known by his stage name Mystikal, is an American rapper, and actor from New Orleans.-1993-1994: Early career:...
) - "I'm Yo Soldier"- 4:12 (Featuring Silkk the Shocker & 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...
) - "Rodeo"- 4:22 (Featuring Silkk the Shocker & 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...
) - "Make Some Room"- 5:27 (Featuring Mia X, 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-Murder & Snoop DoggSnoop DoggCalvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
)) - "We Some"- 3:34 (Featuring Steady Mobb'nSteady Mobb'nSteady 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:...
) - "Go 2 War"- 3:18 (Featuring MystikalMystikalMichael Lawrence Tyler , better known by his stage name Mystikal, is an American rapper, and actor from New Orleans.-1993-1994: Early career:...
& Full Blooded) - "Life"- 3:50 (Featuring Master P)
- "Uh Oh"- 2:39 (Featuring 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....
& Mystikal) - "I Miss 'Em"- 4:14 (Featuring Mac & O'Dell)
- "Buck 'Em"- 4:12 (Featuring Fiend & MagicMagic (rapper)Awood Johnson , better known by his stage name Magic, is a New Orleans hip hop artist, who first worked the city's underground circuit, before signing with Master P's No Limit Records label thanks to the mogul's brother, C-Murder. Magic met C-Murder at a party and impressed him with his rapping...
) - "Just Me and U"- 4:16
- "We Represent"- 4:31 (Featuring 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...
& C-Murder) - "Assassin"- 2:24 (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...
) - "Shake'm Up"- 3:01 (Featuring Mac, C-Murder & Gambino FamilyGambino Family (group)The Gambino Family was an American hip hop group briefly signed to Master P's popular No Limit Records in 1997. Named after the Gambino crime family, the four members were Gotti , Melchior, P'heno and Regginelli...
) - "Come Home Wit Me"- 3:44 (Featuring Mr. Serv-OnMr. Serv-OnEdward Smith, better known as Mr. Serv-On, is an American rapper who is best known for his time spent with No Limit Records in the mid to late 90s. A high school friend of Master P, Mr. Serv-On was one of the first rappers signed to No Limit. First appearing on albums by Master P, TRU and Mia X,...
& Mo B. Dick) - "Come Get Me"- 2:56 (Featuring 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...
) - "Scriptures"- 2:30