The Movement (Harlem World album)
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The Movement is the only album released by Harlem World
. It was released on March 9, 1999 through So So Def Recordings
and featured production from Jermaine Dupri
, the Trackmasters
and a then unknown Kanye West
. The album was a success, making it to 11 on the Billboard 200
and 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
and was certified gold on April 12, 1999. Two singles were spawned from the album, "I Really Like It
" and "Cali Chronic
".
Harlem World (group)
Harlem World was an American rap group founded by Mase that was signed to Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Recordings. The group consisted of seven members: Mase's sister Baby Stase, Blinky Blink, Cardan, Huddy, Suga J, Meeno and a then unknown Loon...
. It was released on March 9, 1999 through So So Def Recordings
So So Def Recordings
So So Def Recordings is a record label based in Atlanta, Georgia, and owned by producer Jermaine Dupri, specializing in Southern hip hop, R&B and bass music.-Beginnings:...
and featured production from Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin , known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.- Early life and career :...
, the Trackmasters
Trackmasters
The Trackmasters are the successful production duo of Poke and Tone , sometimes credited as Poke & Tone, best known for their commercial hit records in the late 90s and early 2000s. Throughout their career they have worked with various hip-hop and R&B artists including R...
and a then unknown 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...
. The album was a success, making it to 11 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...
and 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
and was certified gold on April 12, 1999. Two singles were spawned from the album, "I Really Like It
I Really Like It
"I Really Like It" was the lead single from rap group Harlem World's debut album, The Movement. It featured the groups mentor Mase and R&B singer, Kelly Price and was produced by Mase, Supa Sam and Just Blaze...
" and "Cali Chronic
Cali Chronic
"Cali Chronic", also known by its edited title "Cali", was the second and final single released by rap group, Harlem World. The single version of this song was different from the album version as the single version featured a verse from Snoop Dogg, but both were produced by D-Dot...
".
Track listing
- "Intro"- :56
- "You Made Me"- 3:50 (Featuring Carl Thomas & NasNasNasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
) - "Minute Man"- 4:16 (Featuring Nauty)
- "Crew of the Year"- 3:36 (Featuring MaseMaseMason Durell Betha , better known by stage name Mase who was previously known as Murda Ma$e, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and inspirational speaker...
) - "I Really Like It"- 3:44 (Featuring Mase & Kelly PriceKelly PriceKelly Price is an American R&B and soul singer, formerly on the Def Soul label.-Life and music career:Kelly Cherelle Price was born in Queens, New York. She was first discovered by Mariah Carey in February 1992 and subsequently introduced to Sony Columbia's then CEO Tommy Mottola...
) - "Mamasita"- 1:46
- "Across the Border"- 4:12
- "100 Shiesty's"- 3:38 (Featuring Drag-OnDrag-OnMel Jason Smalls , better known as Drag-On, is an American rapper from The Bronx, New York City.Drag-On was originally signed to Interscope Records under the Ruff Ryders Entertainment imprint, where he released his successful debut album, Opposite of H2O, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200...
) - "Cali Chronic"- 3:41
- "One Big Fiesta"- 3:21 (Featuring Mase)
- "Meaning of Family"- 4:09 (Featuring Teamsters)
- "My Baby's Mother's Boyfriend's Mother"- :48
- "Not the Kids"- 4:14 (Featuring Rashad)
- "Family Crisis"- 3:37
- "We Both Frontin'"- 3:53 (Featuring Jermaine DupriJermaine DupriJermaine Dupri Mauldin , known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.- Early life and career :...
) - "Pointing Fingers"- 3:25
- "A Change Is Gon' Come"- 5:48 (Featuring Boys Choir of HarlemBoys Choir of HarlemThe Boys Choir of Harlem was a choir located in Harlem, New York City, United States. Its last performance was in 2007 and the group folded shortly thereafter due to several controversies, a large budget deficit, and the death of its founder.Founded in 1968 by Dr...
)