Nigga you buggin, Tha Last Don and I Got the Hook Up got crazy play.
Who Ran Hip Hop In 1998
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Nigga you buggin, Tha Last Don and I Got the Hook Up got crazy play.
Will Smith's Big Willie Style was released on Nov 25, 1997. It sold 9x platinum, which is more than Lauryn, Jay Z, No Limit and it probably outsold both DMX albums.
You might say Will Smith is commercial but you could play Get Jiggy With It at a club or cookout. Also, I doubt that there's one curse on the whole album.
You might say Will Smith is commercial but you could play Get Jiggy With It at a club or cookout. Also, I doubt that there's one curse on the whole album.
Preach2Teach
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DMX and Big Punisher.
You honestly going to say those two albums are on the level of Miseducation, It's Dark And Hell Is Hot and Flesh Of My Flesh
Numbers wise. Yeah. Tha Last Don anyway.
But you talking bout something that's subjective (album quality).
JJ Evans
Grimey Slums Of Chicago
Other than ‘Ruff Ryders Anthem’ nothing else from IDAHIH was getting commercial play (How’s It Goin Down later in the year). It was better than any No Limit album, but it was not fully getting played in the hood and in clubs until the fall of 1998. ‘Flesh Of My Flesh’ dropped at the end of 1998 and at that point, DMX took over the game for the next couple years.
I don’t know where most of you are from, but every vehicle, block, bbq, and club in the grimiest parts of Chicago and surrounding suburbs were bumping No Limit. Master P had them dropping a new CD damn near every week. It was nuts! Yes, a few songs from various artists like Hov and X were getting play, but No Limit had this shit on lock!
I want to give DMX the MVP more than anyone here, but since I’m giving an honest answer to the OP’s question..... I can’t.
I don’t know where most of you are from, but every vehicle, block, bbq, and club in the grimiest parts of Chicago and surrounding suburbs were bumping No Limit. Master P had them dropping a new CD damn near every week. It was nuts! Yes, a few songs from various artists like Hov and X were getting play, but No Limit had this shit on lock!
I want to give DMX the MVP more than anyone here, but since I’m giving an honest answer to the OP’s question..... I can’t.
Playmaker88
G Money is Cash
I used to hate when people say such and such is commercial.. because back then ..as it was some sort of scarlet letter.. as i knew then.. everything was "commercial" but DMX was a movement will had a great year he might have all the numbers and accolades but DMX was that nigga
When are u gonna start adding polls to these fam? @5th Letter
JJ Evans
Grimey Slums Of Chicago
Yes it had commercial play, but it came later in the year. Ruff Ryders Anthem (spring thru winter) and How’s It Goin Down (fall thru winter).
No Limit dominance began at the end of 97 and was consistent through 98, which is why I gave them the nod.
Put it like this.....
No Limit - Dropped hits from January to December of 98
DMX - Dropped hits from May to December of 98
That’s how I made my decision.
Real niggas was bumping X and Jay, No Limit albums were used as coasters
So chicago caught on late.
Over here (dc md va), DMX, Jayz and L.Hill was everywhere. NL was gettin SOME play, but the other 3 got way more play.
JJ Evans
Grimey Slums Of Chicago
LOL....man Englewood, the 100s, the east side, and the west side were bumping No Limit 95% of the time with the other 5% being shared by Jay Z and DMX.
I can say with 100% facts this area wasn't on that nonsense
didnt deny he lived in the suburbs post
We need the other chicago posters to confirm this shit @Chicity @Whispering Eye @Elzo69Renaissance @Chicagobully21 @ChicagoFigure