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2004 studio album by I-20
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AllMusic
[1] RapReviews 7/10
[2]
Self Explanatory is the debut studio album by American rapper
I-20 . It was released on October 5, 2004 via
Disturbing tha Peace and
Capitol .
Production was handled by
Salaam Remi , Groove Junkeys,
the Heatmakerz , Craig Love,
DJ Paul , Hot Runner, Joe Traxx,
Juicy J ,
Lil' Jon ,
Red Spyda and
Ski . It features guest appearances from
Butch Cassidy ,
Ludacris ,
2 Chainz ,
Bone Crusher ,
Chingy ,
Devin the Dude ,
Juvenile , Lil' Fate,
Shawnna and
Three 6 Mafia . The album peaked at number 42 on the U.S.
Billboard 200 and at #5 on the
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Its
lead single "Break Bread" was released on July 13, 2004. Two songs from the album, "Fightin' in the Club" and "Hennessey & Hydro" were released as
promotional singles in 2003 and 2004 respectively.
Track listing
Title Writer(s) Producer(s) 1. "Eyes Open" (Intro)
The Heatmakerz 1:46 2. "Meet the Dealer" (featuring
Ludacris ) The Heatmakerz 3:40 3. "Fightin' in the Club" (featuring Lil Fate,
Tity Boi and
Chingy ) 3:54 4. "The Realist" Sandimanie Gibbs Norman Whitfield
Salaam Remi 3:53 5. "Backstage" (featuring
Butch Cassidy ) Sandimanie
Danny Means Richard Jackson Louis Tineo David Anthony Groove Junkeys 3:37 6. "Break Bread" (featuring
Ludacris and
Bone Crusher )
Lil' Jon 4:37 7. "May Sound Crazy"
Ski 3:43 8. "Hennessey & Hydro" (featuring
Three 6 Mafia ) 3:47 9. "Point 'Em Out" (featuring
Juvenile ) Salaam Remi 3:47 10. "So Decatur" Sandimanie Joseph Howard Jackson Joe Traxx 4:00 11. "OG Anthem" (featuring
Butch Cassidy )
Red Spyda 5:27 12. "Slow Fuckin' " (featuring
Shawnna ) Craig Love 5:43 13. "Kisha" Sandimanie Anthony Jackson Ewanya "Puff" Johnson Groove Junkeys 4:36 14. "Hey Shawty" (featuring
Devin the Dude ) Hot Runner 3:50 Total length: 58:51
Sample credits
Charts
References
^ Kellman, Andy.
"Self Explanatory - I-20 | Songs, Reviews, Credits" .
AllMusic . Retrieved November 20, 2019 .
^ Juon, Steve (October 5, 2004).
"RapReviews.com Feature for October 5, 2004 - I-20's "Self Explanatory" " . www.rapreviews.com . Retrieved November 20, 2019 .
^
"I-20 Chart History (Billboard 200)" .
Billboard . Retrieved November 20, 2019.
^
"I-20 Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)" .
Billboard . Retrieved November 20, 2019.
^
"I-20 Chart History (Top Rap Albums)" .
Billboard . Retrieved November 20, 2019.
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