Street Dreams (album)
Encyclopedia
Street Dreams is the second studio album
by East Coast hip hop
artist Fabolous
. It was received moderately from a critical standpoint and was a minor commercial success. It reached #3 on the Billboard 200
with 185,000 copies sold in its first week.
) (and on alternate version, featuring Ashanti) and "Can't Let You Go
" were major successes. Powered by a Just Blaze
beat and guest vocals from Lil' Mo
and Mike Shorey, "Can't Let You Go" reached #1 on the Rhythmic Top 40 chart and #4 on the Billboard Hot 100
chart. "Into You" with the help of Ashanti
/Tamia
also reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100
. The remix of "Trade it All" featuring P. Diddy
and Jagged Edge
reached #20 on the Billboard Hot 100
. G-Unit
member 50 Cent
, also known as Curtis Jackson has accused Fabolous of shouting him out on the album.
It sold over 1.3 million copies as reported by Billboard
but it was originally certified platinum by RIAA on September 22, 2003 because of selling over 1 million copies by that time. Billboard
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by East Coast hip hop
East Coast hip hop
East Coast hip hop is a regional subgenre of hip hop music that originated in New York City, USA during the 1970s. Hip hop is recognized to have originated and evolved first in the East Coast...
artist Fabolous
Fabolous
John David Jackson , better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper of African American and Dominican descent. He grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Part of his early popularity arose from his hit single "Can't Deny It" in 2001, from his debut...
. It was received moderately from a critical standpoint and was a minor commercial success. It reached #3 on the 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...
with 185,000 copies sold in its first week.
Singles
It had four charting singles, but only "Into You" (featuring TamiaTamia
Tamia Hill , and known professionally as Tamia, is a four-time Grammy-nominated Canadian R&B and soul singer, songwriter, record producer, composer, model, entrepreneur and philanthropist, as well as an occasional actress.She is best known for her 2000 hit "Stranger In My House" and Fabolous' 2003...
) (and on alternate version, featuring Ashanti) and "Can't Let You Go
Can't Let You Go
"Can't Let You Go" is the second single by American recording artist Fabolous from his second studio album Street Dreams. The song features Mike Shorey and Lil' Mo and was produced by Just Blaze.-Background:...
" were major successes. Powered by a Just Blaze
Just Blaze
Justin Smith, better known as Just Blaze, is an American hip hop music producer from Paterson, New Jersey. Blaze is also the CEO of Fort Knocks Entertainment. He is most well known for producing Jay-Z songs on the albums The Blueprint, The Blueprint 2, and The Black Album. He is also known for...
beat and guest vocals from Lil' Mo
Lil' Mo
Cynthia Loving , also known by her stage name Lil' Mo, is an American R&B singer, Washington, D.C. radio personality, songwriter & record producer. She is best known for collaborating with artists such as Ja Rule, Angie Martinez, Sacario, Missy Elliott, Ol' Dirty Bastard and Fabolous, and for her...
and Mike Shorey, "Can't Let You Go" reached #1 on the Rhythmic Top 40 chart and #4 on the 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...
chart. "Into You" with the help of Ashanti
Ashanti (singer)
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, actress, and model. She rose to fame in the early 2000s. Ashanti is most famous for her eponymous debut album, which featured the hit song "Foolish", and sold over 503,000 copies in its first week of release...
/Tamia
Tamia
Tamia Hill , and known professionally as Tamia, is a four-time Grammy-nominated Canadian R&B and soul singer, songwriter, record producer, composer, model, entrepreneur and philanthropist, as well as an occasional actress.She is best known for her 2000 hit "Stranger In My House" and Fabolous' 2003...
also reached #4 on the 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...
. The remix of "Trade it All" featuring P. Diddy
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...
and Jagged Edge
Jagged Edge (band)
Jagged Edge is an American R&B group, with the lead singers, Brandon & Brian, born in Hartford, CT on October 13, 1975, Kyle Norman of Decatur, GA born on February 26,1976 and Richard Wingo of College Park, GA born on September 3, 1975. Wingo was a late addition to the group, added after Kandi...
reached #20 on the 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...
. G-Unit
G-Unit
G-Unit is an American hip hop group originating from New York City formed by 50 Cents. G-Unit emerged on the New York scene by independently releasing several mix tapes...
member 50 Cent
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
, also known as Curtis Jackson has accused Fabolous of shouting him out on the album.
It sold over 1.3 million copies as reported by Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
but it was originally certified platinum by RIAA on September 22, 2003 because of selling over 1 million copies by that time. Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Track listing
| # | Title | Songwriters | Producer(s) | Feature(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Intro" | DJ Clue DJ Clue Ernesto Shaw better known as DJ Clue?, is a mixtape DJ.-Biography:For more than 10 years, DJ Clue has proven that he is more than just a beat-thumper. His accomplishments show how a turntable genius precisely puts together different songs to make a concoction of beats and melodies that rule the... |
0:17 | ||
| 2 | "Not Give a Fuck" | J. Jackson, R. Rock | Rick Rock Rick Rock Rick Rock is a hip-hop music producer from the Bay Area.-Albums with Rick Rock production:*1996: All Eyez on Me by 2Pac*1996: Tha Hall of Game by E-40*1996: Seasoned Veteran by Richie Rich... |
3:18 | |
| 3 | "Damn" | J. Jackson, S. Barnes, J.C. Olivier | Trackmasters | 3:24 | |
| 4 | "Call Me" | J. Jackson, S. Barnes, J.C. Olivier, D. Myers | Trackmasters | 3:44 | |
| 5 | "Can't Let You Go Can't Let You Go "Can't Let You Go" is the second single by American recording artist Fabolous from his second studio album Street Dreams. The song features Mike Shorey and Lil' Mo and was produced by Just Blaze.-Background:... " |
J. Jackson, C. Loving, J. Smith | Just Blaze Just Blaze Justin Smith, better known as Just Blaze, is an American hip hop music producer from Paterson, New Jersey. Blaze is also the CEO of Fort Knocks Entertainment. He is most well known for producing Jay-Z songs on the albums The Blueprint, The Blueprint 2, and The Black Album. He is also known for... |
Lil' Mo Lil' Mo Cynthia Loving , also known by her stage name Lil' Mo, is an American R&B singer, Washington, D.C. radio personality, songwriter & record producer. She is best known for collaborating with artists such as Ja Rule, Angie Martinez, Sacario, Missy Elliott, Ol' Dirty Bastard and Fabolous, and for her... & Mike Shorey |
3:43 |
| 6 | "Bad Bitch" | J. Jackson, L. Gates | Precision | 3:37 | |
| 7 | "Why Wouldn't I" | J. Jackson, P. Cain, S. Brown | Omen Omen (music producer) Sidney Brown , better known as Omen is aGrammy winning American music producer from Harlem. He has producedfor artists such as J. Cole, Drake, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Fabolous, Vado, Memphis Bleek, Redman, Keith Murray, Jellestone, Paypa, and Amil... |
Paul Cain | 4:58 |
| 8 | "Up On Things" | J. Jackson, E. Shaw, K. Ifill | DJ Clue DJ Clue Ernesto Shaw better known as DJ Clue?, is a mixtape DJ.-Biography:For more than 10 years, DJ Clue has proven that he is more than just a beat-thumper. His accomplishments show how a turntable genius precisely puts together different songs to make a concoction of beats and melodies that rule the... , DURO |
Snoop Dogg Snoop Dogg Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school... |
3:42 |
| 9 | "Sickalicious" | J. Jackson, M. Elliott, C. Elliot | Chad Elliott | Missy Elliott Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one... |
4:03 |
| 10 | "This Is My Party" | J. Jackson, T. Green, L. Gaye | Linx, Mr. Fingaz | 4:32 | |
| 11 | "Into You Into You "Into You" is the third single by American rapper Fabolous from his second studio album Street Dreams. It is also on Tamia's album More. It reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the second single from the album to reach the Top 10.... " |
J. Jackson, E. Shaw, K. Ifill | DJ Clue, DURO | Ashanti (album version), Tamia Tamia Tamia Hill , and known professionally as Tamia, is a four-time Grammy-nominated Canadian R&B and soul singer, songwriter, record producer, composer, model, entrepreneur and philanthropist, as well as an occasional actress.She is best known for her 2000 hit "Stranger In My House" and Fabolous' 2003... (single version) |
4:34 |
| 12 | "Change You or Change Me" | J. Jackson, S. Brown | Omen Omen (music producer) Sidney Brown , better known as Omen is aGrammy winning American music producer from Harlem. He has producedfor artists such as J. Cole, Drake, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Fabolous, Vado, Memphis Bleek, Redman, Keith Murray, Jellestone, Paypa, and Amil... |
4:31 | |
| 13 | "Respect" | J. Jackson, L. Reeves | LZ | 4:09 | |
| 14 | "Forgive Me Father" | J. Jackson, L. Gaye | Linx, Mr. Fingaz | 4:20 | |
| 15 | "Never Duplicated" | J. Jackson, K. Wilkins, G. Harmon | Madd Phunk | 4:00 | |
| 16 | "My Life" | J. Jackson, K. West | Kanye West Kanye West Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and... |
Mary J. Blige Mary J. Blige Mary Jane Blige is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and occasional actress. She is a recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. She is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in Pop, Rap, Gospel, and R&B. Blige has... |
4:24 |
| 17 | "Throw Back" [Bonus Track] | J. Jackson, E. Shaw, K. Ifill | DJ Clue, DURO | 3:45 | |
| 18 | "Keepin It Gangsta (Remix)" [Bonus Track] | J. Jackson, J. Grinnage, E. Murray, D. Styles, J. Phillips | DJ Clue, DURO | Styles P Styles P David Styles better known by his stage name, Styles P, is an American rapper, author, and entrepreneur. He is prominently known as a member of Hip Hop group The LOX and is also a part of the Ruff Ryders hip-hop group, and in addition has released multiple albums and mixtapes as a solo... , Jadakiss Jadakiss Jason Phillips , better known as Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. In early 2007, Jadakiss signed to Roc-a-Fella Records / Def Jam Records.-Early life:By the age of 16, Jadakiss was a freestyle... , M.O.P. M.O.P. M.O.P., short for Mash Out Posse, is an American hip hop duo. The duo, composed of Billy Danze and Lil' Fame, is known for the aggressive delivery typically employed by both emcees. Although they maintain a strong underground following, they are mainly known for the song "Ante Up," released on... & Paul Cain Paul Cain Paul Cain may refer to:*Paul Cain , Pentecostal Christian minister*Paul Cain , American author of pulp fiction... |
5:09 |
| 19 | "Trade It All (Part 2)" [Bonus Track] | J. Jackson, B. Casey, C. Hawkins, E. Shaw, K. Ifill | DJ Clue, DURO | Diddy 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... & Jagged Edge Jagged Edge (band) Jagged Edge is an American R&B group, with the lead singers, Brandon & Brian, born in Hartford, CT on October 13, 1975, Kyle Norman of Decatur, GA born on February 26,1976 and Richard Wingo of College Park, GA born on September 3, 1975. Wingo was a late addition to the group, added after Kandi... |
4:34 |
| 20 | "Into You Into You "Into You" is the third single by American rapper Fabolous from his second studio album Street Dreams. It is also on Tamia's album More. It reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the second single from the album to reach the Top 10.... (Remix)" [Bonus Track] |
J. Jackson, E. Shaw, K. Ifill | DJ Clue, DURO | Tamia Tamia Tamia Hill , and known professionally as Tamia, is a four-time Grammy-nominated Canadian R&B and soul singer, songwriter, record producer, composer, model, entrepreneur and philanthropist, as well as an occasional actress.She is best known for her 2000 hit "Stranger In My House" and Fabolous' 2003... |
4:54 |
Album singles
| Single cover | Single information |
|---|---|
"This Is My Party"
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| "Can't Let You Go Can't Let You Go "Can't Let You Go" is the second single by American recording artist Fabolous from his second studio album Street Dreams. The song features Mike Shorey and Lil' Mo and was produced by Just Blaze.-Background:... " |
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| "Into You Into You "Into You" is the third single by American rapper Fabolous from his second studio album Street Dreams. It is also on Tamia's album More. It reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the second single from the album to reach the Top 10.... " |
Chart positions
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 3 |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | 3 |