Derty Werk

Derty Werk is the debut album by American rap supergroup, T.W.D.Y. It was released April 20, 1999 on Thump Records. It peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 135 on the Billboard 200.[2] One single, "Players Holiday", peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Rap Songs and performed well on several other charts as well.[3] The album was produced entirely by Ant Banks and features guest performances by Spice 1, CJ Mac, B-Legit, Keak da Sneak, Agerman and Mac Shawn.

Derty Werk
Studio album by
T.W.D.Y.
ReleasedApril 20, 1999
GenreWest Coast hip hop, Hip hop, Gangsta rap
Length61:16
LabelThump Street
ProducerAnt Banks (exec.)
T.W.D.Y. chronology
Big Thangs
(1997)		 Derty Werk
(1999)		 Lead the Way
(2000)
Singles from Derty Werk
  1. "Players Holiday"
    Released: 1999
  2. "Drinks on Me"/"Players Holiday Remixes"
    Released: 1999
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Background

T.W.D.Y. (acronym for "The Whole Damn Yay") is composed of Ant Banks, Rappin' 4-Tay and Captain Save 'Em.

Along with the single, a music video was produced for the song, "Players Holiday", featuring Mac Mall, Too Short, Otis & Shug and features cameo appearances by E-40 and Ray Luv.

Ant Banks settled his longtime beef with Pooh-Man when they appeared together on the track, "Ride Wit Me"

Track listing
  1. "Intro"
  2. "Cross Me Up" (featuring Keak Da Sneak)
  3. "The Game" (featuring B-Legit, J-Dubb & Mac Shawn)
  4. "Pervin" (featuring Too Short & E-40)
  5. "Gotta Have Heart" (featuring Metro)
  6. "Squeeze Onem" (featuring Gripsta)
  7. "Interlude"
  8. "Shook Niggas (featuring Spice 1, Dolla Will, MC Ant & Metro)
  9. "Drinks On Me"
  10. "Out 2 Get Mo" (featuring Otis & Shug)
  11. "Players Holiday" (featuring Too Short, Mac Mall, Otis & Shug)
  12. "On The Reala" (featuring CJ Mac & Agerman)
  13. "Interlude"
  14. "I Can't Change"
  15. "Stragglas"
  16. "Ride Wit Me" (featuring Pooh-Man)
  17. "Gameless Mortals" (featuring Gripsta)

Chart history
Album
Chart (1999)[2] Peak
position
U.S. Billboard 200 135
U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums 41
Singles
Song Chart (1999)[3] Peak
position
"Players Holiday" U.S. Billboard Hot 100 90
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks 38
U.S. Billboard Rap Tracks 5
U.S. Billboard Rhythmic Airplay 15

References
  1. Review: Derty Werk. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2010-01-15.
  2. ((( Derty Werk > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))). All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-01-15.
  3. ((( Derty Werk > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles ))). All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-01-15.
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