A Gangster and a Gentleman
2002 studio album by Styles P / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A Gangster and a Gentleman is the debut studio album by American rapper Styles P. The album was released on July 9, 2002, through Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Interscope Records. Styles P was the second member of the Lox to record a solo album, after Kiss Tha Game Goodbye by Jadakiss was released in August 2001.
A Gangster and a Gentleman | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | July 9, 2002 | |||
Recorded | 2001–2002 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 79:43 | |||
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Producer | Swizz Beatz, the Alchemist, Rockwilder, Ayatollah, DJ Clue | |||
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Singles from A Gangster and a Gentleman | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
HipHopDX | [2] |
RapReviews | 6/10[3] |
Stylus Magazine | B[4] |
XXL | XL (4/5)[5] |
The album contains production by the Alchemist, Rockwilder, Ayatollah, DJ Clue and Swizz Beatz who Styles had worked with previously on various Ruff Ryders recordings including the sophomore album We Are the Streets by The LOX. Californian hip-hop producer the Alchemist contributes two tracks. Guest performers include Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, J-Hood, Eve, Angie Stone, Lil' Mo, M.O.P. and Pharoahe Monch.
The album was certified Gold by RIAA on October 11, 2002.