Don't Get Mad Get Money
Don't Get Mad Get Money | ||||
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Studio album by Fredro Starr | ||||
Released | May 20, 2003 | |||
Recorded | 2000–2003 | |||
Genre | East Coast hip hop | |||
Length | 41:59 | |||
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D3 Entertainment CNR Records International | |||
Producer |
Kronic Tones Porky Fredro Starr Ess | |||
Fredro Starr chronology | ||||
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Singles from Don't Get Mad Get Money | ||||
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Allmusic[1] |
Don't Get Mad Get Money is a second studio album by American hardcore rapper Fredro Starr, best known as a member of multi-platinum hardcore rap group Onyx, released on May 20, 2003 by D3 Entertainment and CNR Records International. The album was produced by Kronic Tones, Porky, Fredro Starr and Ess. The album features appearances by American rappers Sticky Fingaz, X1, Begetz, Still Livin', Dirty & Get-Inz
Background
After lukewarm responses to his solo debut, "Firestarr", and last year's forgettable Onyx reunion, "Bacdafucup Part II", Fredro Starr tries his hand at more radio friendly step-alongs on "Don't Get Mad Get Money". Songs like "Finer Things", with its Ashanti-like chorus, and "California Girls", which mimics the Neptunes down to the falsetto crooning on the hook, expose the overtly pop direction. Starr's flow, however, remains polished (along with protege Icarus's). But after the production retreads and the tired threats and punch lines, "Don't Get Mad... doesn't get even.[2]
Last time around Fredro Starr tried to do his own production, but this time he wisely passes the torch to cats like Porky and Kronic Tones. Never heard of them? You'll get to know the latter from his Just Blaze/Kanye West style work on "Pranksta," his melodic grit on "All Out" featuring Sticky Fingaz and X-1, the smoothed out title track and the ominous "Reaper's Anthem." Porky's work on "California Girls" shines, but he also handles the bouncy flute of "Finer Things" nicely and still blasts it out for the streets on "Timberlands," Fredro's free advertisement for his favorite kicks.[3]
Fredro Starr returns with the self-described party album "Don't Get Mad, Get Money":[4]
"...This album is a lighter Fredro, it's more of a party album."
Singles
The one and only single, "California Girls" featuring Dirty, Get-inz and Felisa Marisol was released, May 6, 2003. The video shows some kind of party near the pool.
Tour
In 2003 Starr head out on the road on a 25-city tour in support of his much-anticipated album "Don't Get Mad, Get Money".[5]
Track listing
# | track | featured guest(s) | producer(s) | length |
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01. | "Man Up" | Dirty, Get-inz & X1 | Kronic Tones | 3:22 |
02. | "Dangerous" | Still Livin' | Ess | 2:36 |
03. | "California Girls" | Dirty, Get-inz, Felisa Marisol | Porky | 3:46 |
04. | "Rambo" | T Hussle | Kronic Tones | 2:53 |
05. | "Finer Things" | Porky | 2:44 | |
06. | "Just Like That" | Kronic Tones | 3:13 | |
07. | "Yo Mike (Skit)" | Kronic Tones | 1:22 | |
08. | "Funtime" | Ess | 3:41 | |
9. | "All Out" | Begetz, Sticky Fingaz and X1 | Kronic Tones | 2:24 |
10. | "Timberlands" | Porky | 3:33 | |
11. | "Where's The Love" | Fredro Starr, Hector Delgado | 3:02 | |
12. | "Don't Get Mad, Get Money" | X1 | Kronic Tones | 2:46 |
13. | "Reaper's Anthem (Torque)" | Kronic Tones | 2:41 | |
14. | "California Girls (Remix)" | Dirty, Get-inz, Felisa Marisol | M3 | 3:56 |
Charts
Chart (2003) | Peak position |
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US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 99[6][7] |
References
- ↑ Allmusic
- ↑ "Fredro Starr - Don't Get Mad Get Money (Review by Donnie Kwak) - page 147". books.google.ru. Retrieved 2018-08-04.
- ↑ "Fredro Starr - Don't Get Mad Get Money (Review by Steve 'Flash' Juon)". rapreviews.com. Retrieved 2018-08-04.
- ↑ "Fredro Starr's New Album "Don't Get Mad, Get Money" Due out May 20th; First Single "California Girls" Going for Radio Adds May 6th; 25 City National Tour to Follow". businesswire.com. Retrieved 2018-08-05.
- ↑ "Fredro Starr's New Album "Don't Get Mad, Get Money" Due out May 20th; First Single "California Girls" Going for Radio Adds May 6th; 25 City National Tour to Follow". businesswire.com. Retrieved 2018-08-05.
- ↑ "Billboard June 14, 2003". books.google.ru. Retrieved 2018-08-04.
- ↑ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) June 14, 2003". billboard.com. Retrieved 2018-08-04.
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