What the Game's Been Missing!
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What the Game's Been Missing! is the second studio album
by rapper Juelz Santana
. The album was released on November 22, 2005 on Diplomat Records
and Def Jam Recordings
. The album yielded the singles "Mic Check
", "There It Go (The Whistle Song)
", "Oh Yes
" and "Clockwork
".
"I'm definitely going to say that I like this album the best mainly because I got to work on it and I got to grow with it. I took care of a lot of things on it and not to say that my other albums were not good, but I just got to put more work into the making of this one."
Originally 160 songs were recorded for the album http://www.hiphopcanada.com/_site/entertainment/interviews/ent_int280.php, taking over a year to make. He described the process as "learning how to ride a bike." asserting to the fact that the basis of the album developed deeper into production. The album was also influenced by the 1994 film Fresh, In the song "Lil' Boy Fresh" he loosely summarizes the story from beginning to end.
who features on three songs, and Hell Rell
who appears on one track.
Other prominent collaborators are Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy, whose performance on the Album is also disputed, since many feel that they did not add much lyrical weight to the album.
Lesser known artists are Bezel and Razah.
"Mic Check"
"Roots Mural Theme" Quincy Jones
chart according to Billboard.com. As of September 2006 the album has sold over 655,000 copies.
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 Juelz Santana
Juelz Santana
LaRon Louis James , better known by his stage name Juelz Santana, is an American rapper, producer, and actor. He appeared on Cam'ron's 2002 singles, "Oh Boy" and "Hey Ma"...
. The album was released on November 22, 2005 on Diplomat Records
Diplomat Records
Diplomat Records is an American record label founded by Harlem rappers Cam'ron and Jim Jones. Dipset currently released music under the independent label E1 music. In the early 2000's Dipset was very popular for having star rappers with radio hits like Juelz Santana and Cam'Ron and for their...
and Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings is an American record label, focused primarily on hip hop and urban music, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as a part of The Island Def Jam Motown Music Group...
. The album yielded the singles "Mic Check
Mic Check
"Mic Check" is the first single by rapper Juelz Santana from his second studio album What the Game's Been Missing!.The song samples "The Roots Mural Theme" by Quincy Jones.-Charts:...
", "There It Go (The Whistle Song)
There It Go (The Whistle Song)
"There It Go " is the second single by American rapper Juelz Santana from his second studio album What the Game's Been Missing!. It is one of his most successful and well known singles to date. It is his highest-charting single to date, peaking at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, and is the fourth...
", "Oh Yes
Oh Yes
"Oh Yes" is the third single by rapper Juelz Santana from his second studio album What the Game's Been Missing!.The song samples The Carpenters' cover version of the song "Please Mr. Postman", originally performed by The Marvelettes.-Charts:...
" and "Clockwork
Clockwork (song)
"Clockwork" is the fourth single by Juelz Santana from his second studio album What the Game's Been Missing!.The video for the song was directed by Dale "Rage" Resteghini-Charts:...
".
Development
In an interview with Hip Hop Canada, Juelz Santana remarked that his approach to the making of "what the games been missing" was different from his other albums, noting the amount of effort and work he was able to contribute to it, saying:"I'm definitely going to say that I like this album the best mainly because I got to work on it and I got to grow with it. I took care of a lot of things on it and not to say that my other albums were not good, but I just got to put more work into the making of this one."
Originally 160 songs were recorded for the album http://www.hiphopcanada.com/_site/entertainment/interviews/ent_int280.php, taking over a year to make. He described the process as "learning how to ride a bike." asserting to the fact that the basis of the album developed deeper into production. The album was also influenced by the 1994 film Fresh, In the song "Lil' Boy Fresh" he loosely summarizes the story from beginning to end.
Feature appearances
Regular collaborators include lablemates, such as Cam'ronCam'ron
Cameron Giles , better known by his stage name Cam'ron or "Killa Cam", is a Grammy-nominated American actor. He is the founder of the hip-hop group The Diplomats , and also of The U.N. group....
who features on three songs, and Hell Rell
Hell Rell
Durrell Mohammad, also known as Hell Rell, is anAmerican rapper, and a member of rap group The Diplomats.In 2007, he signed with Koch Records and began working on his debut album, For the Hell of It...
who appears on one track.
Other prominent collaborators are Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy, whose performance on the Album is also disputed, since many feel that they did not add much lyrical weight to the album.
Lesser known artists are Bezel and Razah.
Track listing
- "Intro"
- "Rumble Young Man Rumble"
- "Oh YesOh Yes"Oh Yes" is the third single by rapper Juelz Santana from his second studio album What the Game's Been Missing!.The song samples The Carpenters' cover version of the song "Please Mr. Postman", originally performed by The Marvelettes.-Charts:...
" - "Shottas" (feat. Cam'RonCam'ronCameron Giles , better known by his stage name Cam'ron or "Killa Cam", is a Grammy-nominated American actor. He is the founder of the hip-hop group The Diplomats , and also of The U.N. group....
& SizzlaSizzlaSizzla Kalonji, or simply Sizzla in are de reggae musician. He is one of the most commercially and critically successful contemporary reggae artists and is well-known for his above-average prolificacy...
) - "ClockworkClockwork (song)"Clockwork" is the fourth single by Juelz Santana from his second studio album What the Game's Been Missing!.The video for the song was directed by Dale "Rage" Resteghini-Charts:...
" - "Kill 'Em" (feat. Cam'RonCam'ronCameron Giles , better known by his stage name Cam'ron or "Killa Cam", is a Grammy-nominated American actor. He is the founder of the hip-hop group The Diplomats , and also of The U.N. group....
) - "This Is Me"
- "Make It Work for You" (feat. Young JeezyYoung JeezyJay Wayne Jenkins , better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. He is the member of the hip hop group United Streets Dopeboyz of America and a former member of BMF...
& Lil WayneLil WayneDwayne 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...
) - "Whatever U Wanna Call It" (feat. Hell RellHell RellDurrell Mohammad, also known as Hell Rell, is anAmerican rapper, and a member of rap group The Diplomats.In 2007, he signed with Koch Records and began working on his debut album, For the Hell of It...
) - "Gangsta Shit"
- "Lil' Boy Fresh"
- "Good Times"
- "Freaky"
- "Murda Murda" (feat. Cam'RonCam'ronCameron Giles , better known by his stage name Cam'ron or "Killa Cam", is a Grammy-nominated American actor. He is the founder of the hip-hop group The Diplomats , and also of The U.N. group....
) - "Gone"
- "Kid Is Back"
- "Changes" (feat. Razah)
- "I Am Crack"
- "There It Go (The Whistle Song)There It Go (The Whistle Song)"There It Go " is the second single by American rapper Juelz Santana from his second studio album What the Game's Been Missing!. It is one of his most successful and well known singles to date. It is his highest-charting single to date, peaking at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, and is the fourth...
" - "Violence" (feat. Bezel)
- "Daddy"
- "Mic CheckMic Check"Mic Check" is the first single by rapper Juelz Santana from his second studio album What the Game's Been Missing!.The song samples "The Roots Mural Theme" by Quincy Jones.-Charts:...
"
Samples
- "Oh Yes"
- "Please Mr. Postman" by The MarvelettesThe MarvelettesThe Marvelettes were an American singing girl group on the Tamla label. Motown's first successful female vocal group, the Marvelettes are most notable for recording the company's first #1 Pop hit, "Please Mr...
- "Please Mr. Postman" by The Marvelettes
- "Lil' Boy Fresh"
- "I've Got to Be" by Eddie KendricksEddie KendricksEddie Kendricks was an American singer and songwriter. Noted for his distinctive falsetto singing style, Kendricks co-founded the Motown singing group The Temptations, and was one of their lead singers from 1960 until 1971. His was the lead voice on such famous songs as "The Way You Do The Things...
- "I've Got to Be" by Eddie Kendricks
- "Murda Murda"
- "Welcome to Jamrock" by Damian MarleyDamian MarleyDamian "Jr. Gong" Marley is a Jamaican reggae artist who has won three Grammy awards. Damian is the youngest son of Bob Marley....
- "Welcome to Jamrock" by Damian Marley
- "Gone"
- "Mark of the Beast" by Shirley CaesarShirley CaesarShirley Ann Caesar is an American Gospel music singer, songwriter and recording artist whose career has spanned six decades...
- "Mark of the Beast" by Shirley Caesar
- "Daddy"
- "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by AerosmithAerosmithAerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many...
- "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith
"Mic Check"
"Roots Mural Theme" Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones
Quincy Delightt Jones, Jr. is an American record producer and musician. A conductor, musical arranger, film composer, television producer, and trumpeter. His career spans five decades in the entertainment industry and a record 79 Grammy Award nominations, 27 Grammys, including a Grammy Legend...
Chart performance
What the Game's Been Missing! peaked at #1 on both the Top Rap Albums and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts and #9 in the Billboard 200Billboard 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 according to Billboard.com. As of September 2006 the album has sold over 655,000 copies.
| Chart | Position |
|---|---|
| Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | # 1 |
| Billboard 200 | # 9 |