Warriorz is the fourth full-length album released by 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...

, a hip hop

Hip hop

Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...

 group composed of emcees Billy Danze and Lil' Fame. This album spawned the radio hit "Ante Up," which subsequently spawned a remix. Despite the growing popularity of M.O.P., this album marked their last major-label-affiliated release until 2009

Foundation (M.O.P. album)

Foundation is the sixth studio album from Hip Hop duo M.O.P.. After being put in limbo with Roc-A-Fella Records without releasing any new material, the duo signed to G-Unit Records where they once again ended up without any releases beside mixtapes and street albums...

 as Loud Records

Loud Records

Loud Records is a subsidiary of SRC Records founded by Steve Rifkind in 1992.Loud was a hip hop label which has released material by acts such as Wu-Tang Clan, Big Punisher, Mobb Deep, Krayzie Bone, The Beatnuts, M.O.P., Tha Alkaholiks, Pete Rock, Lil' Flip, Three 6 Mafia, Project Pat, Xzibit,...

 folded in 2002. Warriorz is 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...

's most successful album by far. It debuted 65 places higher on the Billboard 200 charts than its previously highest-selling album, First Family 4 Life

First Family 4 Life

First Family 4 Life is the third full-length album released by M.O.P., and their second to be released through Relativity Records. DJ Premier produces five songs on the album and also serves as an executive producer of the project . The LP features more guest-appearances than previous M.O.P....

.

Track listing

Track listing
#	Title	Composer(s)	Performer(s)	Producer(s)	Time
1	"Premier Intro"	C. Martin DJ Premier Christopher Edward Martin , better known by his stage name DJ Premier , is an American record producer and DJ, and was the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, together with emcee Guru...		DJ Premier DJ Premier Christopher Edward Martin , better known by his stage name DJ Premier , is an American record producer and DJ, and was the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, together with emcee Guru...	1:33
2	"Welcome to Brownsville"	L. Starling E. Murray J. Grinnage	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... Teflon	Fizzy Womack	3:59
3	"Every Day"	E. Murray J. Grinnage D. McRae M. Moore-Hough	M.O.P. The G&B Product	DJ Premier	4:50
4	"Ante Up (Robbin Hoodz Theory)"	E. Murray J. Grinnage D. Pittman	M.O.P. Funkmaster Flex Funkmaster Flex Aston George Taylor, Jr. better known as Funkmaster Flex is an American hip hop DJ, rapper, musician and producer on New York City's Hot 97 radio station and host of the hit MTV show Funk Flex Full Throttle....  (voice)	DR Period	4:08
5	"Face Off"	E. Murray J. Grinnage C. Martin	M.O.P.	DJ Premier	4:06
6	"Warriorz"	E. Murray J. Grinnage Imsomie Leeper	M.O.P.	Mahogany	4:43
7	"G-Building"	E. Murray J. Grinnage	M.O.P.	M.O.P.	3:36
8	"Old Timerz"	E. Murray J. Grinnage L. Elliot	M.O.P.	Laze E Laze	3:50
9	"On the Front Line"	E. Murray J. Grinnage C. Martin	M.O.P.	DJ Premier	3:06
10	"Nig-Gotiate"	E. Murray J. Grinnage	M.O.P.	Fizzy Womack	2:26
11	"Follow Instructions"	E. Murray J. Grinnage C. Martin	M.O.P.	DJ Premier	5:03
12	"Calm Down"	E. Murray J. Grinnage	M.O.P.	Fizzy Womack	3:39
13	"Power"	E. Murray J. Grinnage	M.O.P.	Fizzy Womack	4:30
14	"Home Sweet Home"	E. Murray J. Grinnage D. Lamb Nottz Dominick Lamb better known by his stage name, Nottz is a music producer, writer and rapper from Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. He sometimes extends his executive name to Nottz Raw.-History:... W. Notise Lord Have Mercy (musician) Wayne Notise , better known by his performing name Lord Have Mercy, is an American rapper and producer from Brooklyn, New York City...	M.O.P. Lord Have Mercy Lord Have Mercy (musician) Wayne Notise , better known by his performing name Lord Have Mercy, is an American rapper and producer from Brooklyn, New York City...	Nottz Nottz Dominick Lamb better known by his stage name, Nottz is a music producer, writer and rapper from Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. He sometimes extends his executive name to Nottz Raw.-History:...	3:58
15	"Background Niggaz"	E. Murray J. Grinnage D. Pittman	M.O.P.	DR Period	3:54
16	"Cold as Ice"	E. Murray J. Grinnage	M.O.P.	Fizzy Womack	4:04
17	"Operation Lockdown"	E. Murray J. Grinnage C. Coker	M.O.P.	Chris Coker	4:05
18	"Roll Call"	E. Murray J. Grinnage C. Martin	M.O.P.	DJ Premier	4:03
19	"Foundation"	E. Murray J. Grinnage C. Small	M.O.P.	Curt Cazal	3:42

Samples

• "Ante Up"
  • "Soul Sister Brown Sugar" by Sam & Dave
    Sam & Dave
    Sam & Dave were an American soul and rhythm and blues duo who performed together from 1961 through 1981. The tenor voice was Samuel David Moore , and the baritone/tenor voice was Dave Prater .Sam & Dave are members of...
    
    
• "Face Off"
  • "Just a Prisoner" by Billy Paul
    Billy Paul
    Billy Paul is a Grammy Award winning American soul singer, most known for his 1972 number-one single, "Me and Mrs. Jones" as well as the 1973 album and single "War of the Gods" which blends his more conventional pop, soul and funk styles with electronic and psychedelic influences...
    
    
  • "It's Too Late" by Billy Paul
    Billy Paul
    Billy Paul is a Grammy Award winning American soul singer, most known for his 1972 number-one single, "Me and Mrs. Jones" as well as the 1973 album and single "War of the Gods" which blends his more conventional pop, soul and funk styles with electronic and psychedelic influences...
    
    
• "Warriorz"
  • "I Forgot To Be Your Lover" by Mad Lads
• "G-Building"
  • "Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey" by Sly & the Family Stone
    Sly & the Family Stone
    Sly and the Family Stone were an American rock, funk, and soul band from San Francisco, California. Active from 1966 to 1983, the band was pivotal in the development of soul, funk, and psychedelic music...
    
    
• "On The Front Line"
  • "Garden of Eve" by Pino Donaggi
• "Follow Instructions"
  • "Just Memories" by Eddie Kendricks
    Eddie Kendricks
    Eddie Kendricks was an American singer and songwriter. Noted for his distinctive falsetto singing style, Kendricks co-founded the Motown singing group The Temptations, and was one of their lead singers from 1960 until 1971. His was the lead voice on such famous songs as "The Way You Do The Things...
    
    
• "Calm Down"
  • "Design for Living" by Nona Hendryx
    Nona Hendryx
    Nona Hendryx is an American vocalist, producer, songwriter, musician, author, and actress.Hendryx is known for her work as a solo artist as well as for being one-third of the trio Labelle, who had a hit with "Lady Marmalade." Her music has ranged from soul, funk, dance, and R&B to hard rock, art...
    
    
• "Power"
  • "Lover Man" by Grover Washington Jr.
• "Cold As Ice"
  • "Cold as Ice
    Cold as Ice (song)
    "Cold as Ice" is a 1977 song by British-American rock band Foreigner from their self-titled debut album. It became one of the best known songs of the band in the U.S., peaking at number 6 in the Billboard Hot 100. It was initially the B-side of some versions of the "Feels Like the First Time" 45...
    
    " by Foreigner
    Foreigner (band)
    Foreigner is a British-American rock band, originally formed in 1976 by veteran English musicians Mick Jones and ex-King Crimson member Ian McDonald along with American vocalist Lou Gramm...
    
    
• "Roll Call"
  • "Peace of Mind" by S.O.U.L.
• "Background Niggaz"
  • "That Kind of Fire" by Facts of Life
    Facts of Life (band)
    Facts of Life was an American soul/disco group formed by producer Millie Jackson, whose members were Jean Davis , Keith Williams, and Chuck Carter. They signed to independent label Kayvette Records, and a single, "Caught in the Middle", got airplay on Southern US radio stations but did not chart...
    
    
• "Operation Lockdown"
  • "Come Dance With Me" by One Way
    One Way (American band)
    One Way was an American R&B/funk band that was popular in the late 1970s, and throughout most of the 1980s.-Al Hudson and the Partners:One Way was formed in 1979 in Detroit, Michigan as the newer incarnation of a band originally known as Soul Partners...
    
    

Personnel

Contributors
Producers
Producer(s)	DJ Premier DJ Premier Christopher Edward Martin , better known by his stage name DJ Premier , is an American record producer and DJ, and was the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, together with emcee Guru... , Fizzy Womack, DR Period, Mahogany producer, Laze E Laze, Nottz Nottz Dominick Lamb better known by his stage name, Nottz is a music producer, writer and rapper from Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. He sometimes extends his executive name to Nottz Raw.-History:... , Chris Coker, Curt Cazal
Executive Producer(s)
Performers
Lead vocals and rapping	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... , Teflon, The G&B Product, Lord Have Mercy Lord Have Mercy (musician) Wayne Notise , better known by his performing name Lord Have Mercy, is an American rapper and producer from Brooklyn, New York City...
Additional and background vocals	Funkmaster Flex Funkmaster Flex Aston George Taylor, Jr. better known as Funkmaster Flex is an American hip hop DJ, rapper, musician and producer on New York City's Hot 97 radio station and host of the hit MTV show Funk Flex Full Throttle....
Technicians
Mixing	Eddie Sancho
Engineering	Eddie Sancho
Assistant Engineering	Eric Steinen, Dexter Thibou
Mastering	Tony Dawsey
A&R Administration	Lincoln Weir, Trakelle Frazier
A&R	Malachi Allah, Mike D
Sample Clearance	Mark Spier
Creative Director	Sanchez Stanfield
Product Manager	Parris Bowe
Project Coordinator	Sarah Honda
Art Direction	Kerry DeBruce
Design	Kerry DeBruce
Photography	Anders Jones

Singles

Singles
Title	B-Side	Release Date
"G-Building"		2000
"Ante Up (Robbin Hoodz Theory)"		2000
"Cold As Ice"	Ante Up (Remix)	2001

Chart positions

Billboard Music Charts (North America North America North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas... ) - Warriorz
Year	Chart Name	Peak Position
2000	Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums	No. 5
2000	The Billboard 200	No. 25

Billboard Music Charts (North America North America North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas... ) - "G-Building"
Year	Chart Name	Peak Position
2000	Hot Rap Singles	No. 38

Billboard Music Charts (North America North America North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas... ) - "Ante Up (Robbin Hoodz Theory)"
Year	Chart Name	Peak Position
2000	Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks	No. 74
2000	Hot Rap Singles	No. 19