Loyalty and Betrayal (E-40 album)
Loyalty and Betrayal is the sixth studio album by American rapper E-40, released October 10, 2000 on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Battlecat, Bosko, Jazze Pha, Rick Rock and Tone Capone. It peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 18 on the Billboard 200.[4] Two singles were released, "Behind Gates" and "Nah, Nah...", the latter peaked at number 61 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[5] The album features guest performances by fellow members of The Click: B-Legit, D-Shot and Suga-T, as well as Mack 10, Eightball, Too Short, Young Mugzi, Levitti, Pimp C and Birdman.
Loyalty and Betrayal | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 10, 2000 | |||
Recorded | 1999–2000 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 65:41 | |||
Label | Jive, Sick Wid It | |||
Producer | Battlecat, Blaqtoven, Bosko, Don Juan, D-Wiz, Jazze Pha, Rick Rock, SMK, Tone Capone | |||
E-40 chronology | ||||
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Singles from Loyalty and Betrayal | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
RapReviews | [2] |
Vibe | [3] |
Along with a single, a music video was produced for the song "Behind Gates", featuring Ice Cube and a cameo appearance by WC. A second single, "Nah, Nah...", was also released as a music video, featuring Nate Dogg and cameo appearances by Ant Banks, JT the Bigga Figga, Mac Shawn and The Click.
Track listing
No. | Title | Producer(s)[6] | Length |
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1. | "Intro" | Tone Capone | 2:35 |
2. | "Loyalty & Betrayal" | Rick Rock | 4:34 |
3. | "Lace Me Up" (featuring Suga-T) | Bosko | 4:04 |
4. | "Ya Blind" (featuring Jazze Pha & Eightball) | Jazze Pha | 4:28 |
5. | "Sinister Mob" (featuring Nate Dogg) | Don Juan | 5:01 |
6. | "Nigga Shit" (featuring Mack 10, The Click & Levitti) | Bosko | 5:51 |
7. | "Nah, Nah..." (featuring Nate Dogg) | Battlecat | 3:41 |
8. | "Pop Ya Collar" (featuring Otis & Shug & The Click) | Tone Capone | 4:04 |
9. | "Record Company (Skit)" (featuring) | 1:29 | |
10. | "To Whom this May Concern" | Blaqthoven | 4:10 |
11. | "Like a Jungle" (featuring Kokane & Young Mugzi) | Bosko | 4:08 |
12. | "Behind Gates" (featuring Ice Cube) | Rick Rock | 4:12 |
13. | "Doin' the Fool" (featuring Pastor Troy, Al Kapone, Too Short & Pimp C) | SMK | 4:18 |
14. | "Flamboastin'" (featuring Baby) | DJ Silk | 4:24 |
15. | "It's Pimpin'" (featuring Freaky) | Rick Rock | 4:39 |
16. | "Clown Wit' It" (featuring Mystikal) | Bosko | 4:02 |
Charts
Chart (2000) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[7] | 18 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] | 4 |
References
- Birchmeier, Jason. Review: Loyalty and Betrayal. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-12-30.
- Juon, Steve 'Flash'. Review: Loyalty and Betrayal. RapReviews. Retrieved on 2009-12-30.
- Columnist. "Review: Loyalty and Betrayal". Vibe: 160. November, 2000.
- ((( Loyalty and Betrayal > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))). All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2009-12-30.
- ((( Loyalty and Betrayal > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles ))). All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2009-12-30.
- https://www.discogs.com/E-40-Loyalty-And-Betrayal/release/538581
- "E-40 Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- "E-40 Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.