Project Funk da World
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Project: Funk Da World is the debut album by rapper Craig Mack
, released September 20, 1994. The album was the second release on Bad Boy Records
, following The Notorious B.I.G.
's classic Ready to Die
by one week. Propelled by the success of the Platinum-selling smash hit single "Flava In Ya Ear
", the album reached Gold sales status on February 22, 1995. "Flava In Ya Ear" also featured a successful remix (not included on the album), featuring guest verses from The Notorious B.I.G.
, Busta Rhymes
, Rampage
and L.L. Cool J. The album's second single, "Get Down", was the rapper's second Top 40 hit in 1994, and achieved Gold sales status in April 1995.
Though moderately successful and acclaimed at the time of its release, the album was overshadowed by the massive success of Ready to Die, and Craig Mack quickly lost public image, releasing only one other album, the commercially unsuccessful Operation: Get Down, in 1997.
Craig Mack
Craig Mack is an American Grammy nominated rapper, who gained fame on Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Entertainment record label in the 1990s. Although his first single was released under the name MC EZ in 1988, he is best known for his 1994 hit single "Flava In Ya Ear", which was released under his real name...
, released September 20, 1994. The album was the second release on Bad Boy Records
Bad Boy Records
Bad Boy Records is a record label founded in 1993 by producer/rapper/entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records.-Beginnings:...
, following The Notorious B.I.G.
The Notorious B.I.G.
Christopher George Latore Wallace , best known as The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper. He was also known as Biggie Smalls , Big Poppa, and The Black Frank White .Wallace was raised in the Brooklyn borough...
's classic Ready to Die
Ready to Die
Ready to Die is the debut album of American rapper The Notorious B.I.G., released September 13, 1994 on Bad Boy Records. The first release on the label, it features production by record producer and Bad Boy founder Sean "Puffy" Combs, Easy Mo Bee, Chucky Thompson, DJ Premier, and Lord Finesse,...
by one week. Propelled by the success of the Platinum-selling smash hit single "Flava In Ya Ear
Flava in Ya Ear
"Flava in Ya Ear" is a single by Craig Mack. The original single was released first and the remix was followed soon after. It featured performances by labelmate The Notorious B.I.G. , Rampage, LL Cool J and Busta Rhymes. It also contains Puff Daddy as a promoter and brief appearances by Keisha Epps...
", the album reached Gold sales status on February 22, 1995. "Flava In Ya Ear" also featured a successful remix (not included on the album), featuring guest verses from The Notorious B.I.G.
The Notorious B.I.G.
Christopher George Latore Wallace , best known as The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper. He was also known as Biggie Smalls , Big Poppa, and The Black Frank White .Wallace was raised in the Brooklyn borough...
, Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
, Rampage
Rampage (rapper)
Rampage, is an American rapper who is a member of the Flipmode Squad. He was born as Roger McNair in Brooklyn, New York City to Katherine McNair and Roger Williams...
and L.L. Cool J. The album's second single, "Get Down", was the rapper's second Top 40 hit in 1994, and achieved Gold sales status in April 1995.
Though moderately successful and acclaimed at the time of its release, the album was overshadowed by the massive success of Ready to Die, and Craig Mack quickly lost public image, releasing only one other album, the commercially unsuccessful Operation: Get Down, in 1997.
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Project: Funk Da World" 4:22 | Craig Mack | Craig Mack |
| 2 | "Get Down Get Down (Craig Mack song) "Get Down" was the second single released from Craig Mack's debut album, Project: Funk da World.-Background:"Get Down" was released as the follow-up to his platinum-selling single "Flava in Ya Ear", which peaked at 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. While it did not match the success of "Flava in Ya Ear",... " 4:27 |
Easy Mo Bee for The Hitmen The Hitmen (production team) The Hitmen is a production team formed by Sean "Diddy" Combs to produce hip hop and R&B records for his Bad Boy label's recording artists. Because of its great success, the group has also been hired for projects outside of Bad Boy-Production:... |
Craig Mack |
| 3 | "Making Moves with Puff" | Rashad Smith | Craig Mack, Puff Daddy Sean Combs Sean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally... |
| 4 | "That Y'all" | Craig Mack, Lenny Marrow | Craig Mack |
| 5 | "Flava in Ya Ear Flava in Ya Ear "Flava in Ya Ear" is a single by Craig Mack. The original single was released first and the remix was followed soon after. It featured performances by labelmate The Notorious B.I.G. , Rampage, LL Cool J and Busta Rhymes. It also contains Puff Daddy as a promoter and brief appearances by Keisha Epps... " |
Easy Mo Bee for The Hitmen | Craig Mack |
| 6 | "Funk Wit Da Style" | Craig Mack, Lenny Marrow | Craig Mack |
| 7 | "Judgement Day" | Easy Mo Bee for The Hitmen | Craig Mack |
| 8 | "Real Raw" | Craig Mack | Craig Mack |
| 9 | "Mainline" | Easy Mo Bee for The Hitmen | Craig Mack |
| 10 | "When God Comes" | Easy Mo Bee for The Hitmen | Craig Mack |
| 11 | "Welcome to 1994" | Craig Mack | Craig Mack |
Samples
- "Project: Funk Da World"
- "Save Their Souls" by Hamilton BohannonHamilton BohannonHamilton Bohannon is an American percussionist, band leader and record producer, who was one of the leading figures in 1970s disco music...
- "Save Their Souls" by Hamilton Bohannon
- "Get Down"
- "Escape-ism" by James BrownJames BrownJames Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
- "Escape-ism" by James Brown
- "Funk Wit Da Style"
- "Blind Alley" by Emotions
- "When God Comes"
- "Come Together" by The BeatlesThe BeatlesThe Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
- "Come Together" by The Beatles
- "Real Raw"
- "It's A New Day" by Skull SnapsSkull SnapsSkull Snaps was a funk group that released one eponymous album on the small GSF label in 1973 before disappearing. It was, in fact, the group originally known as the Diplomats, which released numerous singles between 1963 and 1970 with some success....
- "It's A New Day" by Skull Snaps
- "Making Moves With Puff"
- "If It's Magic" by Stevie WonderStevie WonderStevland Hardaway Morris , better known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist...
- "If It's Magic" by Stevie Wonder
Album singles
| Single information |
|---|
| "Flava in Ya Ear Flava in Ya Ear "Flava in Ya Ear" is a single by Craig Mack. The original single was released first and the remix was followed soon after. It featured performances by labelmate The Notorious B.I.G. , Rampage, LL Cool J and Busta Rhymes. It also contains Puff Daddy as a promoter and brief appearances by Keisha Epps... "
|
| "Get Down Get Down (Craig Mack song) "Get Down" was the second single released from Craig Mack's debut album, Project: Funk da World.-Background:"Get Down" was released as the follow-up to his platinum-selling single "Flava in Ya Ear", which peaked at 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. While it did not match the success of "Flava in Ya Ear",... " |
Album chart positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | |
| Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | ||
| 1994 | Project: Funk Da World | #21 | #6 |
Singles chart positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | ||||
| Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | Rhythmic Top 40 | ||
| 1994 | "Flava In Ya Ear" | #9 | #4 | #1 | #1 | #24 |
| "Get Down/Making Moves With Puff" | #38 | #17 | #2 | #2 | - |