N.O.R.E. (2LP)

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0016998517116

DESCRIPTION

Raised in Queens, New York, rapper, actor, and media personality Noreaga (N.O.R.E) has spent the better part of the last 3 decades topping charts, pushing buttons and capturing the world's attention. While he may be known these days as the host of one of the most popular podcasts in the world, "Drink Champs, " it was his earlier work as an unapologetic, energetic MC that helped to catapult the multi-talented artist into the spotlight. First making waves with his work as one half of duo Capone-N-Noreaga alongside fellow Queens rapper Capone, N.O.R.E.'s career has been unrelenting since first hitting the charts in 1997. Shortly after the release of their massively successful debut album, "The War Report", Capone landed himself back in prison and N.O.R.E. moved ahead as a solo act, finding further success with his first, self-titled album, "N.O.R.E.". Released in 1998, the album catapulted up the charts, peaking at #3 on the Billboard 200 and went on to be certified platinum by the RIAA. With features from fellow NYC MC's Nas, Kool G Rap, Big Pun and Busta Rhymes and featuring production from then-up-and-coming producers, The Neptunes and Swizz Beatz, "N.O.R.E.", was praised by critics for it's modern, futuristic sound and helped to further cement N.O.R.E.'s spot as one of the most successful and memorable artists in Hip Hop. Thanks to the massive success of singles like, "Superthug", "N.O.R.E.", and legendary posse cut, "Banned from T.V.", N.O.R.E.'s debut album has continued to find success around the world and is without a doubt an undisputed classic amongst Hip Hop heads. As part of their 40th Anniversary celebration, Tommy Boy will be reissuing this game-changing album in limited, colored vinyl which is sure to be a must have for records collectors far and wide.

TRACKLIST

A1. The Jump Off
A2. Banned From TV (feat. Big Punisher, Cam'ron, Jadakiss, Nature, Styles P)
A3. I Love My Life (feat. Carl Thomas)
A4. N.O.R.E.
A5. Hed Interlude
A6. Hed (feat. Nature)

B1. It's Not A Game (feat. Maze, Musolini)
B2. Fiesta (feat. Kid Capri)
B3. 40 Island (feat. Kool G Rap, Musolini)
B4. The Way We Live (feat. Chico DeBarge)

C1. Animal Thug Interlude
C2. The Change
C3. Superthug
C4. Da Story (feat. Maze)

D1. Mathematics (Esta Loca)
D2. The Assignment (feat. Busta Rhymes, Maze, Spliff Star)
D3. Body In The Trunk (feat. Nas)
D4. One Love
D5. Outro