The Greatest Story Ever Told (David Banner album)

The Greatest Story Ever Told is the fourth studio album

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 American rapper David Banner

David Banner

Lavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000...

, released on May 20, 2008.

History

The first single from the album is called "Speaker

Speaker (song)

"9mm" is the first single from David Banner's fifth album, The Greatest Story Ever Told. The song features Akon, Lil Wayne and Snoop Dogg and production comes from David Banner and Co-Production by Deezle. "9mm" appeared on Lil Wayne's mixtape The Best Rapper Alive, Vol...

", better known by its explicit title "9mm". It features Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Calvin 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...

, Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne

Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...

and Akon

Akon

Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...

. The track was produced by Akon

Akon

. The second single is "Get Like Me

Get Like Me

"Get Like Me" is the second single from David Banner's sixth album, The Greatest Story Ever Told. The song features Chris Brown and samples several lines from Yung Joc's "It's Goin' Down". The song originally featured Jim Jones but label troubles prevented him being featured on the single...

", which features Chris Brown. The third single is "Shawty Say

Shawty Say

"Shawty Say" is the third single off David Banner's fifth studio album, The Greatest Story Ever Told. The song features Lil Wayne and samples his song "Lollipop". The song also has a similar vibe to "Get Like Me", performed by the same artist. The song was leaked on June 26, 2008 and was...

", which features Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne

and samples Lollipop

Lollipop (Lil Wayne song)

"Lollipop" is the first single from Lil Wayne's sixth studio album, Tha Carter III. The track features the late R&B artist Static Major and is produced by Deezle and Jim Jonsin. The song was released digitally on March 13, 2008. The song is Lil Wayne's & Static Major's most successful to date,...

. The music video premiered on FNMTV

FNMTV

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on August 1, 2008.

Guest appearances include Akon

Akon

, Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne

, Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

, Chris Brown, UGK

UGK

UGK was an American hip hop duo from Port Arthur, Texas formed in 1987 by the late Chad "Pimp C" Butler . He then joined with Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, who became his longtime partner...

, Yung Joc

Yung Joc

YaMar Jon Robinson , better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper.-Early life:Robinson's father, Vivian Young, ran a hair-care products company and helped him write a jingle for Revlon; Robinson founded his own label to release his music.-New Joc City :After Teaming with producer...

, Chamillionaire

Chamillionaire

Hakeem Seriki , better known by his stage name Chamillionaire, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Chamillitary Entertainment. Chamillionaire is also the founder and an original member of The Color Changin' Click...

, Carl Thomas, Jim Jones

Jim Jones (rapper)

Joseph Guillermo Jones II , better known by his stage name Jim Jones, is an American rapper and original member of The Diplomats, also known as Dipset. He is Co-CEO of Diplomat Records...

, and more. In addition to rapping, Banner will also be among his own list of producers, joining Nitti

Nitti (producer)

Chadron Moore, better known by his stage name Nitti, is an American record producer signed to So So Def Records who has been active since 2000.-Early Childhood:...

, Get Cool 3000, Warryn Campbell

Warryn Campbell

Warryn Campbell is an American record producer. He specializes in gospel music and R&B.-Career:His work includes production and songwriting credits for Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Xzibit, Yolanda Adams, Dayna Caddell, Mos Def, Missy Elliott, Kierra Sheard, Brandy, Dave Hollister, Men of Standard,...

, Deezle

Deezle

Darius Harrison, better known as Deezle, is an American record producer who was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is most known for co-producing Lil Wayne's hit single Lollipop alongside Jim Jonsin...

and Cool and Dre

Cool and Dre

Cool & Dre are a team of hip hop producers from Miami, Florida, consisting of Marcello "Cool" Valenzano and Andre "Dre" Christopher Lyon.-Epidemic Records:...

, who also produced two tracks for the album, entitled "A Girl" and "Fuck You Hoes." Banner put three instrumental tracks on his album. During an appearance on 106 & Park

106 & Park

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, he confirmed that this was to help up-and-coming artists by letting them rap on the beats after purchasing the album.

Sales

The album debuted on number eight on the 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...

chart, selling at 51,000 copies. The album currently sold at 300,000+ copies.

Track listing

#	Title	Producer(s)	Songwriter(s)	Feature guest(s)	Sample	Time
1	"So Long"	Get Cool 3000	L. Crump, W. Poole	-	-	3:43
2	"G.S.E.T." (Intro)	Warryn Campbell Warryn Campbell Warryn Campbell is an American record producer. He specializes in gospel music and R&B.-Career:His work includes production and songwriting credits for Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Xzibit, Yolanda Adams, Dayna Caddell, Mos Def, Missy Elliott, Kierra Sheard, Brandy, Dave Hollister, Men of Standard,...	L. Crump, W. Campbell	-	-	1:30
3	"Suicide Doors"	David Banner David Banner Lavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000...	B. Freeman, C. Butler, C. Harris, D. Hart, D. Quinn, K. Burruss, L. Crump	UGK UGK UGK was an American hip hop duo from Port Arthur, Texas formed in 1987 by the late Chad "Pimp C" Butler . He then joined with Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, who became his longtime partner... , Young Dro Young Dro D'Juan Hart , better known as Young Dro is an American Southern rapper from Bankhead, Georgia. He performed as Dro from 2000 until he signed to Grand Hustle Records in 2006, when he became known as Young Dro.- Discography :... & Kandi Burruss Kandi Burruss Kandi Burruss , better known by her stage names Kandi or Kandi Girl, is an American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer. She is also a former member of the group Xscape from Atlanta.-Early life:...	Contains elements & samples from "Shoulder Lean Shoulder Lean "Shoulder Lean" is the debut single by Young Dro from his debut album Best Thang Smokin. The song features Grand Hustle rapper T.I. for the hook. Production came from Grand Hustle producer C Gutta. The song was a massive hit inside the United States, reaching the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100... " as performed by Young Dro Young Dro D'Juan Hart , better known as Young Dro is an American Southern rapper from Bankhead, Georgia. He performed as Dro from 2000 until he signed to Grand Hustle Records in 2006, when he became known as Young Dro.- Discography :...	4:14
4	"9mm Speaker (song) "9mm" is the first single from David Banner's fifth album, The Greatest Story Ever Told. The song features Akon, Lil Wayne and Snoop Dogg and production comes from David Banner and Co-Production by Deezle. "9mm" appeared on Lil Wayne's mixtape The Best Rapper Alive, Vol... "	Akon Akon Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...	A. Thiam, C. Broadus, D. Carter, L. Crump	Akon Akon Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first... , Lil Wayne Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included... & Snoop Dogg Snoop Dogg Calvin 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...	-	4:08
5	"T.I. Speaks" (Interlude)	David Banner David Banner Lavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000...	-	T.I. T.I. Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records....	-	2:11
6	"Get Like Me Get Like Me "Get Like Me" is the second single from David Banner's sixth album, The Greatest Story Ever Told. The song features Chris Brown and samples several lines from Yung Joc's "It's Goin' Down". The song originally featured Jim Jones but label troubles prevented him being featured on the single... "	David Banner David Banner Lavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000...	C. Brown, Jasiel Robinson, L. Crump	Chris Brown	"It's Goin' Down It's Goin' Down "It's goin' down" is slang, primarily Ebonics, which typically means "It's going to happen" or "Something is going to happen"."It's Goin' Down" may also refer to:* For the X-Ecutioners song, see "It's Goin' Down ".... " by Yung Joc Yung Joc YaMar Jon Robinson , better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper.-Early life:Robinson's father, Vivian Young, ran a hair-care products company and helped him write a jingle for Revlon; Robinson founded his own label to release his music.-New Joc City :After Teaming with producer...	3:45
7	"Shawty Say Shawty Say "Shawty Say" is the third single off David Banner's fifth studio album, The Greatest Story Ever Told. The song features Lil Wayne and samples his song "Lollipop". The song also has a similar vibe to "Get Like Me", performed by the same artist. The song was leaked on June 26, 2008 and was... "	David Banner David Banner Lavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000...	D. Carter, L. Crump	Lil Wayne Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...	"Lollipop Lollipop (Lil Wayne song) "Lollipop" is the first single from Lil Wayne's sixth studio album, Tha Carter III. The track features the late R&B artist Static Major and is produced by Deezle and Jim Jonsin. The song was released digitally on March 13, 2008. The song is Lil Wayne's & Static Major's most successful to date,... " by Lil Wayne Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...	3:38
8	"A Girl"	Cool & Dre Cool & Dre Cool & Dre are a team of hip hop producers from Miami, Florida, consisting of Marcello "Cool" Valenzano and Andre "Dre" Christopher Lyon.-Epidemic Records:...	A. Lyons, L. Crump, M. Valenzano	-	-	5:00
9	"Syrup Sipping (Banner Beat Break)"	David Banner David Banner Lavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000...	L. Crump	-	-	1:12
10	"Hold On"	David Banner David Banner Lavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000...	A. Green, L. Crump, M. Williams, W. Mitchell	Marcus Marcus Marcus, Markus, or Márkus is a common given name and a family name. See Marcus .Marcus may also refer to:In places* Marcus, Iowa, United States* Marcus, Washington, United States...	Contains elements of "Something" as performed by Al Green Al Green Albert Greene , better known as Al Green, is an American gospel and soul music singer. He reached the peak of his popularity in the 1970s, with hit singles such as "You Oughta Be With Me", "I'm Still In Love With You", "Love and Happiness", and "Let's Stay Together"...	4:43
11	"Cadillac on 22's (Part 2)"	David Banner David Banner Lavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000...	L. Crump, M. Hartnett	-	-	4:18
12	"Uncle Swac" (Interlude)	David Banner David Banner Lavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000...	-	-	-	1:28
13	"I Get By"	Davel 'Bo' McKenzie	C. Thomas, D. McKenzie, I. Hayes, L. Crump	Carl Thomas	Contains elements of "It's Heaven To Me" as performed by Isaac Hayes Isaac Hayes Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. was an American songwriter, musician, singer and actor. Hayes was one of the creative influences behind the southern soul music label Stax Records, where he served both as an in-house songwriter and as a record producer, teaming with his partner David Porter during the...	3:25
14	"Freedom" (Interlude)	-	-	-	-	1:03
15	"B.A.N. (The Love Song)"	David Banner David Banner Lavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000...	B. Keyes, L. Crump, S. Robinson	-	Contains elements of "Love on a Two-Way Street" as performed by Stacy Lattisaw Stacy Lattisaw Stacy Lattisaw is an American R&B, dance, and gospel singer. Since the 1990s, she has exclusively sung gospel music, as a callback to her Christian roots.-Career:... Voice samples from Colonel H. Stinkmeaner Colonel H. Stinkmeaner Colonel H. Stinkmeaner is a fictional character from the Adult Swim animated television series The Boondocks, voiced by Cedric Yarbrough. The character is an antagonist in the series, and is portrayed as a foulmouthed, blind old man who believes it is his mission in life is to spread hatred,... from the television show The Boondocks The Boondocks (TV series) The Boondocks is an American animated series created by Aaron McGruder on Cartoon Network's late night programing block, Adult Swim, based on McGruder's comic strip of the same name...	4:25
16	"Fuck You Hoes"	Cool & Dre Cool & Dre Cool & Dre are a team of hip hop producers from Miami, Florida, consisting of Marcello "Cool" Valenzano and Andre "Dre" Christopher Lyon.-Epidemic Records:...	A. Lyons, J. Jones, L. Crump, M. Valenzano	Jim Jones Jim Jones (rapper) Joseph Guillermo Jones II , better known by his stage name Jim Jones, is an American rapper and original member of The Diplomats, also known as Dipset. He is Co-CEO of Diplomat Records...	-	4:28
17	"Marz (Banner Beat Break)"	David Banner David Banner Lavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000...	L. Crump	-	-	1:10
18	"Ball With Me"	Nitti Nitti (producer) Chadron Moore, better known by his stage name Nitti, is an American record producer signed to So So Def Records who has been active since 2000.-Early Childhood:...	C. Moore, H. Seriki, L. Crump	Chamillionaire Chamillionaire Hakeem Seriki , better known by his stage name Chamillionaire, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Chamillitary Entertainment. Chamillionaire is also the founder and an original member of The Color Changin' Click...	-	3:26
19	"K.O."	David Banner David Banner Lavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000...	L. Crump	-	-	3:53
20	"Fly"	David Banner David Banner Lavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000... & Jazze Pha Jazze Pha Phalon Anton Alexander , also known as Jazze Pha , is an American singer, and songwriter.raised in Memphis, TN; son of James Alexander ....	L. Crump, P. Alexander	Jazze Pha Jazze Pha Phalon Anton Alexander , also known as Jazze Pha , is an American singer, and songwriter.raised in Memphis, TN; son of James Alexander ....	-	3:10
21	"Faith"	Warryn Campbell Warryn Campbell Warryn Campbell is an American record producer. He specializes in gospel music and R&B.-Career:His work includes production and songwriting credits for Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Xzibit, Yolanda Adams, Dayna Caddell, Mos Def, Missy Elliott, Kierra Sheard, Brandy, Dave Hollister, Men of Standard,...	D. WInslow, L. Crump, W. Campbell	-	-	3:38
22	"Wealth (Banner Beat Break)"	David Banner David Banner Lavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000...	L. Crump	-	-	7:17

Chart positions

Chart (2008)	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...	8
U.S. 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...	3

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