Ghetto Supastar
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Ghetto Supastar is Pras
' debut album released in 1998
. The chorus of the title track is a reworking of the 1983 Dolly Parton
and Kenny Rogers
hit "Islands in the Stream", which was written by The Bee Gees - Barry
, Robin
and Maurice Gibb
. The album spawned five singles, including the title track, which peaked at #1 in several countries, "Blue Angels", "What'cha Wanna Do", "Another One Bites The Dust" and "Avenues".
UK Bonus Tracks
US Deluxe Edition Bonus Disc
Pras
Prakazrel Samuel Michel, known as Pras, is a Grammy Award-winning Haitian-American rapper, actor, film producer, and member of the hip hop trio The Fugees.-Early life:...
' debut album released in 1998
1998 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998.-Events:*January 28 – "Weird Al" Yankovic gets LASIK surgery to cure his myopia...
. The chorus of the title track is a reworking of the 1983 Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
and Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers
Kenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur...
hit "Islands in the Stream", which was written by The Bee Gees - Barry
Barry Gibb
Barry Alan Crompton Gibb, CBE , is a singer, songwriter and producer. He was born in the Isle of Man to English parents. With his brothers Robin and Maurice, he formed The Bee Gees, one of the most successful pop groups of all time. The trio got their start in Australia, and found their major...
, Robin
Robin Gibb
Robin Hugh Gibb, CBE is a British singer and songwriter. He is best known as a member of the Bee Gees, co-founded with his twin brother Maurice , and elder brother Barry....
and Maurice Gibb
Maurice Gibb
Maurice Ernest Gibb, CBE was a musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He was born on the Isle of Man, the twin brother of Robin Gibb, and younger brother to Barry. He is best known as a member of the singing/songwriting trio the Bee Gees, formed with his brothers...
. The album spawned five singles, including the title track, which peaked at #1 in several countries, "Blue Angels", "What'cha Wanna Do", "Another One Bites The Dust" and "Avenues".
Track listing
- "Hallelujah" - 1.30
- "Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)"Ghetto Supastar " is a Hip-Hop song by American rapper Pras, featuring rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard and recording artist Mýa. The track was produced by Wyclef Jean and Jerry 'Wonda" Duplessis for Pras' debut solo studio album, Ghetto Supastar. It also features on the soundtrack for the motion picture...
" (featuring Ol' Dirty BastardOl' Dirty BastardRussell Tyrone Jones was an American rapper and occasional producer, who went by the stage name Ol' Dirty Bastard or simply ODB...
& Mýa) - 4.21 - "Phone Interlude" - 2.33
- "What'cha Wanna Do" (featuring The ProductThe Product G&BThe Product G&B is an R&B duo made up of Sincere and Money Harm . They were associated with Wyclef Jean's The Refugee Camp and managed by Troy Moet...
& FreeFree (rapper)Antoinette Marie Wright, better known by her stage name, "Free" , is an American media personality, television producer and philanthropist. She rose to fame as the first host of BET's 106 & Park...
) - 4.11 - "Blue Angels" (featuring The ProductThe Product G&BThe Product G&B is an R&B duo made up of Sincere and Money Harm . They were associated with Wyclef Jean's The Refugee Camp and managed by Troy Moet...
) - 4.13 - "Can't Stop The Shining" (featuring CanibusCanibusGermaine Williams , better known by his stage name Canibus, is a Jamaican-born American rapper. He is a part of supergroup The HRSMN. Canibus rose to fame in the mid-nineties...
& FreeFree (rapper)Antoinette Marie Wright, better known by her stage name, "Free" , is an American media personality, television producer and philanthropist. She rose to fame as the first host of BET's 106 & Park...
) - 4.15 - "Get Your Groove On" (featuring The ProductThe Product G&BThe Product G&B is an R&B duo made up of Sincere and Money Harm . They were associated with Wyclef Jean's The Refugee Camp and managed by Troy Moet...
& Most WantedMost Wanted*Lists used by law enforcement agencies to alert the public, such as:**FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives**FBI Most Wanted Terrorists**United States Secret Service Most Wanted Fugitives**U.S...
) - 4.26 - "Frowsey" - 3.18
- "Dirty Cash" - 1.35
- "For The Love Of This" - 4.07
- "Wha' What Wha' What" (featuring Most WantedMost Wanted*Lists used by law enforcement agencies to alert the public, such as:**FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives**FBI Most Wanted Terrorists**United States Secret Service Most Wanted Fugitives**U.S...
) - 3.56 - "Second Phone Interlude" - 2.10
- "Lowriders" (featuring The ProductThe Product G&BThe Product G&B is an R&B duo made up of Sincere and Money Harm . They were associated with Wyclef Jean's The Refugee Camp and managed by Troy Moet...
& Most WantedMost Wanted*Lists used by law enforcement agencies to alert the public, such as:**FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives**FBI Most Wanted Terrorists**United States Secret Service Most Wanted Fugitives**U.S...
) - 4.12 - "Yeah 'Eh Yeah 'Eh" (featuring Mack 10Mack 10Dedrick Rolison, , better known by his stage name Mack 10 is an American rapper and actor. He was a member of hip hop trio Westside Connection, along with Ice Cube and WC...
& Reptile) - 3.49 - "Murder Dem" - 4.22
- "Third Phone Interlude" - 3.52
- "Amazing Grace" - 5.03
- "Final Interlude" - 3.29
UK Bonus Tracks
- 19. "Avenues" (Refugee Camp All-StarsRefugee Camp All-StarsRefugee Camp All-Stars was an American hip hop duo active in 1997, consisting of rappers John Forté and Pras.Despite releasing no studio albums under their own name, their single, "Avenues", became a Top 40 hit in the United States...
featuring Pras) - 20. "Another One Bites The DustAnother One Bites the Dust"Another One Bites the Dust" is a song by the English rock band Queen. Written by bass guitarist John Deacon, the song featured on the group's eighth studio album The Game . The song was a worldwide hit, charting number one on the United States Billboard Hot 100, number two on the R&B charts and...
" (QueenQueen (band)Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
& Wyclef JeanWyclef JeanWyclef Jean is a Haitian musician, record producer, and politician. At age nine, Jean moved to the United States with his family and has spent much of his life in the country...
featuring Pras & FreeFree (rapper)Antoinette Marie Wright, better known by her stage name, "Free" , is an American media personality, television producer and philanthropist. She rose to fame as the first host of BET's 106 & Park...
)
US Deluxe Edition Bonus Disc
- "What's Clef" (Wyclef JeanWyclef JeanWyclef Jean is a Haitian musician, record producer, and politician. At age nine, Jean moved to the United States with his family and has spent much of his life in the country...
featuring Refugee Camp All-StarsRefugee Camp All-StarsRefugee Camp All-Stars was an American hip hop duo active in 1997, consisting of rappers John Forté and Pras.Despite releasing no studio albums under their own name, their single, "Avenues", became a Top 40 hit in the United States...
& Pras) - "Another One Bites The Dust" (QueenQueen (band)Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
& Wyclef JeanWyclef JeanWyclef Jean is a Haitian musician, record producer, and politician. At age nine, Jean moved to the United States with his family and has spent much of his life in the country...
featuring Pras & FreeFree (rapper)Antoinette Marie Wright, better known by her stage name, "Free" , is an American media personality, television producer and philanthropist. She rose to fame as the first host of BET's 106 & Park...
) - "The Right One"
- "Here We Go"
Production credits
- Salaam RemiSalaam RemiSalaam Remi Gibbs, better known as Salaam Remi, is a hip hop producer and keyboard player, known for his association with Nas, Amy Winehouse, and his reggae-tinged approach to production...
: Producer - Warren Riker: Engineer, Mixing
- Ol' Dirty BastardOl' Dirty BastardRussell Tyrone Jones was an American rapper and occasional producer, who went by the stage name Ol' Dirty Bastard or simply ODB...
: Performer - Mack 10Mack 10Dedrick Rolison, , better known by his stage name Mack 10 is an American rapper and actor. He was a member of hip hop trio Westside Connection, along with Ice Cube and WC...
: Performer - Wyclef JeanWyclef JeanWyclef Jean is a Haitian musician, record producer, and politician. At age nine, Jean moved to the United States with his family and has spent much of his life in the country...
: Guitar, Producer, Executive Producer - Chris Theis Engineer, Mixing
- Davis Factor Photography
- CanibusCanibusGermaine Williams , better known by his stage name Canibus, is a Jamaican-born American rapper. He is a part of supergroup The HRSMN. Canibus rose to fame in the mid-nineties...
: Performer - PrasPrasPrakazrel Samuel Michel, known as Pras, is a Grammy Award-winning Haitian-American rapper, actor, film producer, and member of the hip hop trio The Fugees.-Early life:...
: Producer, Executive Producer, Main Performer - Lisa Michelle Stylist
- Jayson Dyer: Assistant Engineer
- Dawn Fitch: Digital Imaging
- Veronica Fletcher: Hair Stylist
- A Kid Called Roots: Producer
- Nancie Stern: Sample Clearance
- Mario DeArce: Engineer
- FreeFree (rapper)Antoinette Marie Wright, better known by her stage name, "Free" , is an American media personality, television producer and philanthropist. She rose to fame as the first host of BET's 106 & Park...
: Performer - Che: Producer
- Will Quinnell: Mastering
- Rev. Richard White: Graphic Assistant
- Phil Blackman: Engineer
- Brain: Art Direction
- Lenny KravitzLenny KravitzLeonard Albert "Lenny" Kravitz is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and arranger, whose "retro" style incorporates elements of rock, soul, R&B, funk, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, folk and ballads...
: Guitar