Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories
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2002 compilation album by Swizz Beatz
| Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories | |
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| Compilation album by | |
| Released | December 10, 2002 |
| Recorded | 2001–2002 |
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| Swizz Beatz chronology | |
| Singles from G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories | |
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [1] |
| Blender | [2] |
| Entertainment Weekly | B[3] |
| HipHopDX | 3/5[4] |
| RapReviews | 8/10[5] |
| Rolling Stone | [6] |
| XXL | XL (4/5)[7] |
| USA Today | [8] |
| Uncut | [9] |
Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories is a compilation album by American rapper and producer Swizz Beatz, released on December 10, 2002,[10] under Interscope, DreamWorks and his own label Full Surface. It debuted at number 50 on the US Billboard 200 album chart, selling 59,000 copies in its first week.[11]
The album spawned three singles, including the hit "Good Times", as performed by Styles P. "Good Times" was also included on Styles P's 2002 debut album A Gangster and a Gentleman . The song "Shyne", as performed by Shyne, was included on his 2004 album Godfather Buried Alive , which was released while Shyne was imprisoned.
Tracklisting
[edit ]| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Start (Intro)" | Tony Lopez | 1:47 |
| 2. | "Ghetto Stories" (performed by Swizz Beatz) | Swizz Beatz, James Seawood (co.), S. Davis (add.) | 3:38 |
| 3. | "Big Business" (performed by Jadakiss and Ron Isley) | Swizz Beatz | 4:34 |
| 4. | "Turn It Up (Interlude)" | Swizz Beatz | 1:45 |
| 5. | "Endalay" (performed by Busta Rhymes and Swizz Beatz) | Swizz Beatz | 4:58 |
| 6. | "Shyne" (performed by Shyne and Mashonda) | Swizz Beatz | 4:31 |
| 7. | "Ghetto Love" (performed by Mashonda and LL Cool J) | Swizz Beatz, Khary & Keough (co.) | 5:06 |
| 8. | "Alien (skit)" | Swizz Beatz | 2:13 |
| 9. | "Good Times" (performed by Styles P) | Swizz Beatz, Saint Denson (co.) | 4:25 |
| 10. | "Gone Delirious" (performed by Lil' Kim) | Swizz Beatz | 4:28 |
| 11. | "N.O.R.E." (performed by N.O.R.E.) | Swizz Beatz | 4:18 |
| 12. | "Let Me See Ya Do Your Thing" (performed by Birdman and Yung Wun) | Swizz Beatz, Kid Klever (co.) | 4:23 |
| 13. | "Island Spice" (performed by Eve) | Swizz Beatz | 4:27 |
| 14. | "Guilty" (performed by Bounty Killer and Swizz Beatz) | Swizz Beatz, J. Brown (co.) | 4:42 |
| 15. | "Salute Me (Remix)" (performed by Nas, Fat Joe, and Cassidy) | Swizz Beatz | 3:58 |
| 16. | "We Did It Again" (performed by Metallica and Ja Rule) | Metallica, Bob Rock, Swizz Beatz (add.) | 4:44 |
| 17. | "Bigger Business" (performed by Jadakiss, Ron Isley, Diddy, Birdman, Snoop Dogg, Cassidy, and TQ) | Swizz Beatz | 3:57 |
- Notes
• (co.) Co-producer
• (add.) Additional production
Chart positions
[edit ]Weekly charts
[edit ]| Chart (2002–2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 [12] | 50 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] | 10 |
Year-end charts
[edit ]| Chart (2003) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[14] | 81 |
References
[edit ]- ^ Bush, John. Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories at AllMusic
- ^ ex, kris (August 2002). "The Guide: Swizz Beats – Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories". Blender . Dennis Publishing. p. 124.
- ^ Baker, Soren (January 3, 2003). "Music: SWIZZ BEATZ – Swizz Beatz Presents Ghetto Stories". Entertainment Weekly . No. 689. p. 64. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Tindal, K. B. (July 25, 2002). "Swizz Beatz – G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories". HipHopDX . Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (December 17, 2002). "Swizz Beatz :: Swizz Beatz Presents Ghetto Stories :: DreamWorks Records". RapReviews. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ McGuire, Kathryn (August 8, 2002). "Recordings: Swizz Beatz – G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories". Rolling Stone . No. 902. p. 78.
- ^ Callahan-Bever, Noah (August 2002). "Critical Breakdown: Swizz Beatz – Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories". XXL . No. 39. p. 135.
- ^ Jones, Steve (December 24, 2002). "Beatz gets backup on 'G.H.E.T.T.O'". USA Today . p. 08d.
- ^ "Swizz Beatz – Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories". Uncut . January 1, 2003. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Findlay, Mitch (December 10, 2020). "Swizz Beatz Celebrates 18 Years Of "G.H.E.T.T.O Stories"". HotNewHipHop . Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Dansby, Andrew (December 18, 2002). "Shania Holds Off Aaliyah". Rolling Stone . Archived from the original on October 1, 2007. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ "Various Artists Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ "Various Artists Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2003". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2020.