'The Shocker' is the debut album from Silkk the Shocker, who was then known as Silkk. It was released on August 20, 1996 on No Limit Records and was mainly p. Album Description. Genetic and artistic brethren to New Orleans' No Limit family (he is the younger brother of Master P and C-Murder), Silkk the Shocker (whose real name is Vyshonne Miller) was one of the label's best-selling artists.
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| Released | August 20, 1996 | ||
| Recorded | 1994−1996 | ||
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| Length | 74:54 | ||
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| Producer | Master P (exec.), Carlos Stephens, Craig B, KLC, Ken Franklin, Mo B. Dick, DJ Daryl, T-Bone | ||
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The Shocker is the debut album of American rapper Silkk the Shocker, who was then known as Silkk.It was released on August 20, 1996, by No Limit Records and Priority Records.It features production by Beats By the Pound and guest appearances from C-Murder and Mia X among others. The Shocker was only a mild success compared to some his future albums and made it to number 49 on the US. Silkk The Shocker - The Shocker. 1996, CD, Rap, New Orleans, Louisiana, No Limit Records, Phunky Phat Graph-X. TO DOWNLOAD OR STREAM CLICK HERE FOR THE SMART URL. Have you ever dreamed of doing a collaboration with No Limit Records Icon, Silkk The Shocker? Well, NOW is your chance! Shocker World Entertainment is searching for the 10 dopest independent artist in the world to be featured on his next project. “WINTER ALL YEAR” All genres of music will.
The Shocker is the debut album of American rapper Silkk the Shocker, who was then known as Silkk. It was released on August 20, 1996, by No Limit Records and Priority Records. It features production by Beats By the Pound and guest appearances from C-Murder and Mia X among others. The Shocker was only a mild success compared to some his future albums and made it to number 49 on the US Billboard 200 and #6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. As with most of No Limit's albums, this featured a lot of guest appearances from members of the record label including his brothers, Master P and C-Murder and group TRU. since its release The Shocker has sold over 600,000 copies.
Background[edit]
Planning of this album dates as far back as early 1995, as advertisements for the album can be seen on the back cover of earlier copies of Master P's 1995 album 99 Ways to Die.
Controversy[edit]
Before the album was released, the initial cover for the album had Silkk holding a 9 mm caliber outside of a TV. This is possibly why the 'Parental Advisory' logo was moved to the middle of the cover.[2]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | 'Murder' (featuring Master P and Big Ed the Assassin) | DJ Daryl | 5:04 |
| 2. | 'I Ain't Takin' No Shorts' | 2:56 | |
| 3. | 'I Represent' | Craig B. | 4:55 |
| 4. | 'The Shocker' (featuring Master P) | KLC, Mo B. Dick | 4:45 |
| 5. | 'No Limit Party' (featuring Master P and Mia X) | KLC | 5:38 |
| 6. | 'Freeloaders' (featuring Mo B. Dick) | Craig B. | 4:33 |
| 7. | '1 Morning' (featuring Mo B. Dick) | Craig B. | 1:30 |
| 8. | 'How We Mobb' (featuring Master P) | Ken Franklin | 3:59 |
| 9. | 'It's On' | KLC | 3:48 |
| 10. | 'Ain't Nothing' | Mo B. Dick | 4:18 |
| 11. | 'Ghetto Tears' (featuring Master P) | Carlos Stephens | 3:43 |
| 12. | 'Mr.' | Carlos Stephens, KLC | 3:50 |
| 13. | 'It's Time to Ride' (featuring Master P) | Carlos Stephens | 3:04 |
| 14. | 'If My 9 Could Talk' | KLC | 3:43 |
| 15. | 'Commercial One' (performed by Skull Duggery) | Carlos Stephens | 0:48 |
| 16. | 'Got 'Em Fiending' (featuring Master P) | Ken Franklin | 3:41 |
| 17. | 'My Car' | Mo B. Dick | 4:32 |
| 18. | 'Ghetto 211' (featuring Master P) | T-Bone | 4:48 |
| 19. | 'Why My Homie' (performed by TRU) | Mo B. Dick | 5:21 |
| Total length: | 74:54 | ||
Personnel[edit]
Credits adapted by Allmusic[3]
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Charts[edit]
| Chart | Peak position |
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| U.S.Billboard Top 200 | 49 |
| U.S.Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 6 |
References[edit]
- ^https://www.allmusic.com/album/r239259
- ^'Customer Image Gallery for shocker'. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
- ^http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-shocker-mw0000178080/credits.
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