Genre: Hip Hop , G-Funk
Year: 2004
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 320 kbps
Playtime: 1 h 12 m
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Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. Twist Yo Body
3. Absolutely
4. Keep It Gangsta
5. Run On Up
6. Groupie Luv
7. Lonely Girl
8. Another Summer
9. 213 Tha Gangsta Clicc
10. Gotta Find A Way
11. Ups & Downs
12. Joysticc
13. Rick James (Interlude)
14. Mary Jane
15. MLK
16. Lil Girl
17. My Dirty Ho
18. Appreciation
19. So Fly
20. Whistle While You Hustle
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Released | August 17, 2004 | |||
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The Hard Way Dacal cd library ii software download. is the only studio album from American hip hop trio 213, which consisted of Snoop Dogg, Warren G and Nate Dogg. It was released on August 17, 2004 under Doggystyle Records, G-Funk Entertainment, Dogg Foundation, TVT Records.
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Background[edit]
The reunion of the group first appeared as 213 in Warren G's The Return of the Regulator in the track 'Yo' Sassy Ways'. In 2003, Snoop Dogg, released his series of mixtapes, from which the second compilation Welcome to tha chuuch, Vol. 2 included the first version of 'So Fly', which is a parody of the then chart-running hit single by Monica, So Gone. Missy Elliott, a co-producer of the song (with Spike & Jamahl), got to hear the tape and was very impressed by it. She agreed with Snoop to cede the right of the sample for the upcoming 213 project in exchange for their rapping on Tamia's 'Can't Go for That' remix. In the end it came out to be the first unofficial radio single of The Hard Way.
Reception[edit]
Professional ratings | |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Blender | [2] |
Entertainment Weekly | C+[3] |
HipHopDX | [4] |
RapReviews | (5.5/10)[5] |
Rolling Stone | [6] |
Stylus | (6/10)[7] |
Vibe | [8] |
The Hard Way received mixed to positive reviews from music critics. Jason Birchmeier of AllMusic especially praised Warren G for 'rapping tougher and more gangsta than usual.'[1] For HipHopDX, K.B. Tindal described the album as containing '[c]risp beats, sharp hooks, and straight lyrics.'[4] Rating the album three out of four stars, Rob Sheffield of Rolling Stone called 213 an 'excellent G-funk-era-revival supergroup.'[6]
Grading the album with a C-plus, Michael Endelman of Entertainment Weekly compared the group to the 2003–04 Los Angeles Lakers, because the album 'boasts marquee talent but doesn’t quite deliver the championship trophy.'[3] Matt Barone of RapReviews scored the album 5.5 out of 10 points for 'overly generic left coast production and uninspired verses.'[5] Scott McKeating of Stylus rated the album six points out of 10, in part due to lackluster lyrics: 'Snoop and Nate seem to have a problem going longer than a few bars without dropping some lines about 'dirty ass hoes.'[7] Rondell Conway of Vibe rated the album with 2.5 out of five due to 213 offering what he called 'obsolete subject matter' despite 'nostalgically offer[ing] its signature G-funk sound.'[8]
Commercial performance[edit]
The Hard Way debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200, selling 95,000 copies in its first week.[9] The album debuted at top on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[10]
'So Fly' was released on July 6, 2004 at first single from the album. The song reached at number 2 on US BillboardBubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.
The official debut retail single was 'Groupie Luv', which was also accompanied by a promo video. It was directed by Chris Robinson and was filmed in Snoop Dogg's own house (see also Still a G Thang). It is also the video debut for dancer Criscilla Crossland. 'Groupie Luv' topped at number 26 on BillboardHot 100 Airplay.
Track listing[edit]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | 'Intro' | Fredwreck | 1:49 | |
2. | 'Twist Yo' Body' | Hi-Tek | 3:28 | |
3. | 'Absolutely' |
| Quazedelic | 4:00 |
4. | 'Keep It Gangsta' |
| B Sharp | 4:36 |
5. | 'Run On Up' | Tha Chill | 3:33 | |
6. | 'Groupie Luv' |
| DJ Pooh | 3:52 |
7. | 'Lonely Girl' | Nottz | 4:04 | |
8. | 'Another Summer' (featuring Latoya Williams) |
| West | 4:12 |
9. | '213 tha Gangsta Clicc' | Laimberg | 3:52 | |
10. | 'Gotta Find a Way' |
| 3:25 | |
11. | 'Ups & Downs' (featuring Boki) |
| 3:53 | |
12. | 'Joysticc' |
| 4:48 | |
13. | 'Rick James' (Interlude) |
| Fredwreck | 0:36 |
14. | 'Mary Jane' |
| Quazedelic | 3:48 |
15. | 'MLK' |
| B Sharp | 3:44 |
16. | 'Lil Girl' | Michael Angelo | 3:19 | |
17. | 'My Dirty Ho' |
| J-Hen | 4:12 |
18. | 'Appreciation' | J-Hen | 4:06 | |
19. | 'So Fly' |
| Missy Elliott | 4:07 |
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No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
20. | 'Whistle While You Hustle' (featuring Daz Dillinger and Soopafly) |
| Jelly Roll | 2:35 |
Notes
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- 'Twist Yo' Body' features backing vocals performed by Dion.
- 'Rick James' (Interlude) features vocals performed by Dave Chappelle.
Sample credits
- 'Keep It Gangsta' contains an interpolation of 'Black Cow' performed by Steely Dan.
- 'Groupie Luv' contains an interpolation of 'Chameleon' performed by Herbie Hancock, Paul Jackson, Harvey Mason and Bennie Maupin.
- 'Another Summer' contains excerpts of 'Intimate Friends' performed by Eddie Kendricks.
- 'Gotta Find a Way' contains excerpts of 'Rejoice' performed by the Emotions.
- 'Joysticc' contains an interpolation of 'Juicy Fruit' performed by James Mtume.
- 'Mary Jane' contains excerpts of 'It's Time' performed by the Jungle Brothers.
- 'MLK' contains an interpolation of 'Riding High' performed by Faze-O.
- 'My Dirty Ho' contains an interpolation of 'The Rain' performed by Oran 'Juice' Jones.
- 'So Fly' contains excerpts of the recording 'So Gone' performed by Monica and excerpts of 'You Are Number 1' performed by The Whispers.
Personnel[edit]
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Charts[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
| Year-end charts[edit]
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Singles[edit]
Year | Title | Peak chart positions | ||||
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U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | NZ | AUS | ||
2004 | 'So Fly' | 102 | 39 | 18 | -- | -- |
'Groupie Love' | 48 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 39 |
Certifications[edit]
Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[23] | Gold | 50,000^ |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ abBirchmeier, Jason (August 10, 2004). '213: The Hard Way'. All Music Guide. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
- ^Beato, G. (August 17, 2004). 'Snoop Dogg and his childhood pals strut through a reunion set'. Blender. Archived from the original on March 24, 2005. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
- ^ abEndelman, Michael (September 10, 2004). 'The Hard Way (2004)'. Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
- ^ abTindal, K.B. (August 31, 2004). '213 - The Hard Way'. HipHopDX. Archived from the original on September 6, 2004. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
- ^ abBarone, Matt (August 17, 2004). '213's The Hard Way'. RapReviews.com. Archived from the original on August 25, 2004.
- ^ ab'213: The Hard Way'. Rolling Stone. September 2, 2004. Archived from the original on September 30, 2004. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
- ^ abMcKeating, Scott (September 15, 2004). '213: The Hard Way'. Stylus. Archived from the original on November 8, 2004. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
- ^ abConway, Rondell (September 2004), '213 – The Hard Way (TVT)', Vibe, 12 (9), p. 236, archived from the original on March 9, 2005
- ^Whitmire, Margo (2004-08-25). ''NOW 16' Is No. 1 Again'. Billboard. Retrieved 2009-02-15.
- ^http://www.mtv.com/news/1490546/now-takes-down-ashlee-213-stomps-in-at-4-on-albums-chart/
- ^'Australiancharts.com – 213 – The Hard Way'. Hung Medien.
- ^'Ultratop.be – 213 – The Hard Way' (in Dutch). Hung Medien.
- ^'213 Chart History (Canadian Albums)'. Billboard.
- ^'Longplay-Chartverfolgung at Musicline' (in German). Musicline.de. Phononet GmbH.
- ^'Charts.org.nz – 213 – The Hard Way'. Hung Medien.
- ^'Dutchcharts.nl – 213 – The Hard Way' (in Dutch). Hung Medien.
- ^'Swisscharts.com – 213 – The Hard Way'. Hung Medien.
- ^'Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40'. Official Charts Company.
- ^'213 Chart History (Billboard 200)'. Billboard.
- ^'213 Chart History (Independent Albums)'. Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ^'213 Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)'. Billboard.
- ^'Best of 2004 – R&B/Hip-Hop Albums'. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^'Canadian album certifications – 213 – The Hard Way'. Music Canada.
External links[edit]
Long rumored and much anticipated, The Hard Way reunites three of the West Coast's top rap artists -- Snoop Dogg, Warren G, and Nate Dogg -- and results in one of the most enjoyable albums to come from any of them to date. Know first, however -- if you don't already -- that 213 isn't just another of Snoop's many side projects; this is a full-fledged reunion. Way back in 1990 or so, these three superstars were young pups and decided to start a rapping-and-singing group. The Long Beach youths named it after their area code, 213 (which also comprised Los Angeles, Compton, Watts, and Carson), and a legend was born. Of course -- to make a long story very short -- Snoop shot to stardom alongside Dr. Dre soon afterward, and Warren and Nate quickly found success themselves with their duet 'Regulate.' And that was the end of 213. Fast forward a dozen years, and while Snoop remained as popular as ever, Warren's and Nate's solo careers were barely afloat. The gold they'd struck with 'Regulate' had long since run dry. So it made sense for them to team up with Snoop again, and even a cursory listen to The Hard Way indeed affirms that. Simply put, this is the most enjoyable album of Warren's and Nate's careers to date, by a long shot, and it's among Snoop's most enjoyable as well. Warren and Nate are both talented, but neither can carry the weight of an entire album by himself like Snoop can, so they benefit greatly from the team effort here. Snoop and Warren contribute at least a verse each to every song, and Nate usually delivers the hooks as well as some melodies and bridges. It's a perfect formula: Snoop plays the fool, interjecting his patented ad libs left and right and delivering first-rate raps every go-round; Warren hasn't sounded this confident in years, if ever, rapping tougher and more gangsta than usual and rising to the heightened occasion wonderfully; and Nate, who had become a token hitmaking hook-singer by this point, has never sounded like such a natural fit. And too, these guys have a great batch of songs to work with here. Almost every song is hand-delivered by a different producer, many of whom are fresh-sounding newcomers, and all contribute trademark G-funk jams. The few name-brand productions stand out most: DJ Hi Tek's album-opener, 'Twist Yo Body'; DJ Pooh's lead single, 'Groupie Luv'; and Kanye West's good-natured ballad 'Another Summer.' Comedian Dave Chappelle's hilarious cameo on 'Rick James Interlude' is also a highlight, especially considering the release of The Hard Way came about a week after the funk legend's passing away. And don't forget the album closers: 'Appreciation' is a retrospective heart-tugger that is quite touching as well as a standout musically, and lastly 'So Fly,' the previously released mixtape send-up of Monica's 'So Gone' that inspired this long-overdue reunion in the first place. Plus, if that's not enough, the remaining songs are generally above average, leaving very little filler on this 69-minute, fun-filled disc.
Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | Stream |
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1 | 1:49 | Spotify | ||
2 | 3:28 | Spotify | ||
3 | 4:00 | Spotify | ||
4 | 4:36 | Spotify | ||
5 | 3:33 | Spotify | ||
6 | 3:52 | Spotify | ||
7 | 4:04 | Spotify | ||
8 | feat: LaToiya Williams | 4:12 | Spotify | |
9 | 3:52 | Spotify | ||
10 | 3:25 | Spotify | ||
11 | 3:53 | Spotify | ||
12 | 4:48 | Spotify | ||
13 | feat: Dave Chappelle | 0:36 | Spotify | |
14 | Nathaniel Hale / Rick James | 3:48 | Spotify | |
15 | Rick Aikens / Nathaniel Hale / Clarence 'Satch' Satchell | 3:44 | Spotify | |
16 | 3:19 | Spotify | ||
17 | 4:12 | Spotify | ||
18 | 4:06 | Spotify | ||
19 | 4:07 | Spotify |
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The quintessential G-Funk super group, 213 first came together in the early 1990s, performing at house parties around Long Beach, Calif. Comprising Snoop Dogg, Warren G and Nate Dogg, 213 put out early demo tapes that caught the attention of Dr. Dre (Warren's half-brother), who enlisted the team to co-star on his own album The Chronic. And the rest is history. All three of them blew up and became platinum-selling superstars as solo artists, and for years they teased fans with talk of a group album. In August 2004, it finally came to fruition: The Hard Way was an excellent collection of smoothed-out, summertime funk.Brolin Winning
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The quintessential G-Funk super group, 213 first came together in the early 1990s, performing at house parties around Long Beach, Calif. Comprising Snoop Dogg, Warren G and Nate Dogg, 213 put out early demo tapes that caught the attention of Dr. Dre (Warren's half-brother), who enlisted the team to co-star on his own album The Chronic. And the rest is history. All three of them blew up and became platinum-selling superstars as solo artists, and for years they teased fans with talk of a group album. In August 2004, it finally came to fruition: The Hard Way was an excellent collection of smoothed-out, summertime funk.Brolin Winning
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