Da Next Level is the second album by the American rapper Mr. Serv-On.[2][3] It was released on February 16, 1999, as planned, through No Limit Records and Priority Records. It was produced entirely by the label's in-house production team, Beats By the Pound. It was the rapper's last album on No Limit Records.
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Released | February 16, 1999 | |||
Recorded | 1998 | |||
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Length | 74:59 | |||
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Producer | Beats By the Pound (exec.) | |||
Mr. Serv-On chronology | ||||
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Singles from Da Next Level | ||||
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Commercial Performance
editThe album was more critically and commercially successful than the first album, debuting at number 14 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[4][5] It sold nearly 300,000 copies in its first week. The album's single was "From N.Y to N.O.", featuring Big Pun.
Critical reception
editThe San Diego Union-Tribune wrote that "a few introspective cuts, namely 'I Hate the Way I Live', 'My Homies' and 'Best Friend II', showcase his knack for writing touching, heartfelt ballads."[6]
Track listing
edit- "Forever My Life: The Beginning" 1:35
- "Tank Nigga" (Featuring C-Murder, Fiend, Kane & Abel, Lil Soldiers, Mia X, Big Ed & Mac) 4:48
- "Boot 'Em Up" (Featuring Fiend & Mystikal) 3:09
- "From N.Y. To N.O." (Featuring Big Pun) 2:51
- "F.U. Serv" 3:14
- "Murder" (Featuring Magic)" 4:27
- "I Hate the Way I Live" 5:22
- "Best Friend II" (Featuring C-Murder & Dorian) 4:00
- 1, 2, 3"- (Featuring Holloway of Ghetto Commission) 2:45
- "Straight Outta N.O." (Featuring C-Murder & Magic) 3:48
- "Snatch Them Hoez Up" (Featuring Mia X, Fiend & T. Scott) 2:51
- "My Homies" (Featuring Sons of Funk) 4:25
- "This Is for My Niggaz" (Featuring Ghetto Commission) 4:23
- "Freaky Dreams" (Featuring O'Dell) 4:04
- "Make 'Em Bleed" (Featuring Fiend) 2:15
- "Hit the Block" 2:34
- "Strap Up" (Featuring Fiend) 2:51
- "I'll Be There" (Featuring Ms. Peaches) 3:38
- "My Story" (Featuring KLC) 4:20
- "I Luv It" 2:04
- "The Last Song" (Featuring O'Dell) 4:05
- "Forever My Life: The End" 1:26
Album chart positions
editYear | Album | Chart positions | ||
U.S. Billboard 200 | U.S. Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | |||
1999 | Da Next Level | #14 | #1 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Da Next Level - Mr. Serv-On | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ "Mr. Serv-On Takes Business To Da Next Level". MTV News. Archived from the original on September 15, 2021.
- ^ Butler, Tim (March 24, 1999). "MUSIC WORLD". Tri-State Defender. p. 1B.
- ^ "Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard.
- ^ "Top 10 videos/music". Sunday Gazette-Mail. February 28, 1999. p. 9E.
- ^ Nero, Mark (March 25, 1999). "ALBUM REVIEWS - SHORT TAKES - RAP". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Entertainment. p. 21.