Which American rapper produced the single 'Sky's the Limit' on an album released in 1997 on Bad Boy Records and Arista Records?
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Sky's the Limit (The Notorious B.I.G. song) "Sky's the Limit" is the third single from The Notorious B.I.G.'s second album "Life After Death". It features vocals from R&B group 112 and somber production from Clark Kent. It contains a sample from the songs "Is This Love" by Whitesnake, "My Flame" by Bobby Caldwell and "Keep On" by D. Train. In the US, it was released as a triple A-side along with "Going Back to Cali" and "Kick In the Door". The track was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1998.
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Life After Death Life After Death is the second and final studio album by American rapper The Notorious B.I.G., released on March 25, 1997, on Bad Boy Records and Arista Records. A double album, it was released posthumously following his death on March 9, 1997. It features collaborations with guest artists such as 112, Jay-Z, Lil' Kim, Mase, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Too $hort, Angela Winbush, D.M.C. of Run-D.M.C., R. Kelly, The LOX and Puff Daddy. "Life After Death" exhibits The Notorious B.I.G. further delving into the mafioso rap subgenre. The album is a sequel to his first album, "Ready to Die", and picks up where the last song, "Suicidal Thoughts", ends.
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Born Again (The Notorious B.I.G. album) Born Again is the third studio album and the first posthumous compilation album by late American rapper The Notorious B.I.G. released by Bad Boy Records and Arista Records on December 7, 1999. It is composed primarily of early recorded verses with newer beats and guest rappers.
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Born Gangstaz Born Gangstaz is the debut album released by gangsta emcee Boss, released on May 25, 1993, on Def Jam Recordings' West Coast-based sub-label DJ West and featured production from some of hip hop's top producers at the time, including Def Jef, Erick Sermon and Jam Master Jay. "Born Gangstaz" was a success, peaking at #22 on the "Billboard" 200 and #3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Despite the success of this album, Boss has yet to release another album. According to Nielsen SoundScan, "Born Gangstaz" has sold 378,000 copies to date.
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The Slim Shady LP The Slim Shady LP is the second studio album and the major-label debut by American rapper Eminem. It was released on February 23, 1999, under Interscope Records and Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment. Recorded in Ferndale, Michigan, in the US, following Eminem's recruitment by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, the album features production from Dr. Dre, the Bass Brothers, and Eminem himself. The majority of the album's lyrical content is written from the perspective of the rapper's alter ego Slim Shady, whom the rapper created on the "Slim Shady EP" (1997). The lyrics are noted for their over-the-top depictions of violence and heavy use of profanity.
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R U Still Down? (Remember Me) R U Still Down? (Remember Me) is the sixth studio album by American rapper, Tupac Shakur, released in 1997, and the first to be finished without his creative input. Tupac left a large body of work behind, this was the first release from his mother's imprint, Amaru Entertainment, set up to control 2Pac's posthumous releases. The album contains previously unreleased material from the time period of his albums "Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.", "" and "Me Against the World".
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Blue Sky on Mars Blue Sky on Mars is the sixth album by alternative rock musician Matthew Sweet. It was released on Zoo Entertainment in 1997.
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Blame It On the Game Blame It On the Game is the second studio album by American former rapper "Passion" released on March 23, 1999 through Select-O-Hits and her own label, Yo Playa Patna Records. Contrary to popular belief, "Baller's Lady" was not her only album. The album was mostly produced by former collaborator Kirv, and also was co-produced by Passion herself, which was a change since she only co-wrote and did styling for her first album.
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Illegal Business? Illegal Business? is Mac Mall's debut album. It was released July 12, 1993, and is considered a classic West Coast rap album. It is produced entirely by West Coast producer Khayree. One single "Ghetto Theme" was released in 1994. Rapper Tupac Shakur is responsible for directing the music video for it and also has cameo appearances in it.
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Only God Can Judge Me Only God Can Judge Me is the eighth studio album by American hip hop recording artist Master P, released in October, 1999, by No Limit Records and Priority Records. It was considered a "comeback album" for the established rapper, as 1998's "MP Da Last Don" was slated to be his final release. It was produced primarily by Master P and Carlos Stephens as well as Jermaine Dupri, and features several guest contributions from fellow American rappers such as Nas, Jermaine Dupri, Mac, Silkk the Shocker, Mystikal and Magic.
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The Boys (1990 album) The Boys is the eponymous second album from American R&B group The Boys, released in 1990 via Motown Records. Although L.A. Reid and Babyface produced the bulk of their debut album "Messages from The Boys", instead one song is produced by Daryl Simmons and Kayo, who were a part of the LaFace production and songwriting camp.
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Deep n tha Game Deep N tha Game is the debut album by rapper, Lil Ric. It was released on October 11, 1994 through No Limit Records and was produced by himself and Master P.
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Lead the Way Lead the Way is the second studio album by American rap supergroup, T.W.D.Y. It was released October 3, 2000 on Thump Records. It peaked at number 74 on the "Billboard" Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album was produced entirely by Ant Banks and Sonny B. It features guest performances by West Coast heavy-weights: Kurupt, Ice-T, Too Short, CJ Mac, B-Legit, MC Eiht, Luniz, King T, Dru Down and Cold 187um.
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Ghetto Millionaire Ghetto Millionaire is the debut album by Royal Flush, released on August 19, 1997 through TVT Records. The album featured by production from various producers, including prominent hip-hop producers Da Beatminerz, L.E.S., Buckwild and Hi-Tek.
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Shut 'Em Down (album) Shut 'Em Down is the third album from rap group Onyx. it was released on June 2, 1998 through Def Jam. The album marked the group's highest debut on the "Billboard" 200, peaking at #10. Two singles were released from the album, "React", which features the very first major label appearance of 50 Cent and "Shut 'Em Down, featuring DMX. Another single, "The Worst", a collaboration with members of the Wu-Tang Clan, previously appeared on the "Ride" soundtrack.
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She's a Bitch "She's a Bitch" is a song recorded by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott for her second album, "Da Real World" (1999). Produced by Timbaland, it was released as the album's debut single, and despite an expensive music video directed by noted video director Hype Williams, the song peaked only at number 90 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot 100, with "Da Real World's" other singles "All n My Grill" and "Hot Boyz" going on to greater chart success.
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Tha Block Is Hot Tha Block Is Hot is the debut major label studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on November 2, 1999, by Ca$h Money and Universal. Recording sessions took place from 1998 to 1999, with the executive production from Baby and Slim, all of these tracks production that were provided by Mannie Fresh himself. Apart from the use of the word "fuck", the album is nearly free of explicit lyrics from Wayne himself, due to his mother's wishes. The most violent and sexual verses were done by Big Tymers, and the other members of the Hot Boys, including rappers Juvenile, B.G. and Turk.
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Innanetape Innanetape (stylized as INNANETAPE) is the debut mixtape by American rapper Vic Mensa. It was released on September 30, 2013, as a free digital download. The mixtape features guest appearances from Chance the Rapper, Ab-Soul, Rockie Fresh and BJ the Chicago Kid, as well as the production that was provided by Boi-1da, Hit-Boy, Cam for J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Tae Beast, DJ Dahi, Om'Mas Keith, Christian Rich and Mensa himself.
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Raw Sylk Raw Sylk is the debut studio album by American rapper Sylk-E. Fyne. It was released on March 24, 1998 through RCA Records with Gerald 'Big Yam' Baillergeau and Victor 'Vino' Merritt producing the entire album.
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Backseat Freestyle "Backseat Freestyle" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Kendrick Lamar. It was released as the third single from his second studio album "Good Kid, M.A.A.D City" (2012) on October 22, 2012. "Backseat Freestyle" was written by Lamar and Chauncey Hollis, and produced by Chauncey Hollis, under his stage name Hit-Boy.
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What's the Flavor? What's the Flavor? is the third album by rapper Young MC. The album was released in 1993 and was not only his last album for Capitol Records, but his last for a major record label.
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Rodeo (Travis Scott album) Rodeo is the debut studio album by American rapper Travis Scott. It was released on September 4, 2015, by Grand Hustle Records and Epic Records. The album features guest appearances from Kanye West, The Weeknd, Toro y Moi, Quavo, Juicy J, Swae Lee, Chief Keef, Justin Bieber, Young Thug, Schoolboy Q and Kacy Hill, while the production was provided by Scott himself, alongside the several high-profile record producers such as Allen Ritter, Mike Dean, Metro Boomin, Frank Dukes, Sonny Digital and WondaGurl, among others.