 Compared to his previous two albums, both of which are considered hip-hop classics, "Doin’ What I Gotta Do" was neither a critical nor a commercial success, peaking at only #47 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.The single "Bustin Out (On Funk)" made it to #28 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.It samples the 1979 Rick James single "Bustin’ Out."