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Ryde or Die Vol. 1 is a compilation album from American hip-hop record label Ruff Ryders Entertainment, released on April 27, 1999. The album debuted at #1, selling roughly 285,000 copies in its first week [2] and was certified platinum on June 2, 1999.[3]
Track listing
| # | Title | Songwriters | Producer(s) | Performer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ryde or Die" | D. Styles, S. Jacobs, E. Jeffers, J. Philips, M. Smalls, E. Simmons | DJ Clue, Duro |
Samples "Head Banger" by EPMD feat. K-Solo and Redman and "One of Those Funk Things" by Parliament | 4:01 |
| 2 | "Down Bottom" | M. Smalls, T. Gray, K. Dean | Swizz Beatz |
| 4:55 |
| 3 | "What Ya Want" | E. Jeffers, K. Dean | Swizz Beatz |
| 4:21 |
| 4 | "Jigga My Nigga" | S. Carter, K. Dean | Swizz Beatz | Jay-Z | 4:34 |
| 5 | "Takin' Money (Skit)" | 0:40 | |||
| 6 | "Dope Money" | S. Jacobs, J. Phillips | P. Killer Trackz | Jadakiss & Styles P | 4:23 |
| 7 | "I'm a Ruff Ryder" | D. Hall, K. Bruce | Dave Hall | Parlé | 5:10 |
| 8 | "Bug Out" | E. Simmons, K. Dean | Swizz Beatz | DMX Samples "Funky Worm" by Ohio Players | 1:19 |
| 9 | "Kiss of Death" | J. Phillips, K. Dean | Swizz Beatz | Jadakiss | 3:43 |
| 10 | "The Hood" | M. Smalls, D. Grant, J. Phillips | Swizz Beatz |
| 3:51 |
| 11 | "Platinum Plus" | J. Dupri, M. Betha, K. Dean | Swizz Beatz |
| 3:39 |
| 12 | "Buff Ryder (Skit)" | 0:33 | |||
| 13 | "Do That Shit" | E. Jeffers, K. Dean | Swizz Beatz | Eve | 3:51 |
| 14 | "Piña Colada" | S. Jacobs, C, Rios, K. Dean, E. leprie | Swizz Beatz |
| 4:11 |
| 15 | "Some X Shit" | E. Simmons, K. Dean | Swizz Beatz |
| 4:47 |
Chart positions
See also
- List of number-one albums of 1999 (U.S.)
- List of number-one R&B albums of 1999 (U.S.)
References
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/UniqueRecordingStudios/photos/a.649655181769411/649657161769213/?type=3&theater
- ^ Sandler, Adam (May 6, 1999). "Rap's 'Ruff' week".
- ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA.
- ^ "Billboard 200". Billboard. May 15, 1999. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ "Top R&B / Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. May 15, 1999. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1999". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1999". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2020.