Once Upon a Time in America (album)

Once upon a Time in America is the debut album by rapper Smoothe da Hustler. It was released on March 19, 1996, by Profile Records and was entirely produced by New York City-based producer DR Period with the exception of the song "Glocks On Cock", which was produced by newcomer Kenny Gee. Many of the songs featured his frequent collaborator Trigga tha Gambler.

Once Upon a Time in America
Studio album by
Smoothe da Hustler
ReleasedMarch 19, 1996
Recorded1994-1995
StudioNexx Level Studios, NYC
GenreHip hop
Length55:36
LabelProfile
ProducerDR Period, Kenny Gee
Smoothe da Hustler chronology
Once Upon a Time in America
(1996)		 Violenttimes Day
(2008)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Source[2]

The album was met with positive reviews, but failed to sell well, only making it to 93 on the Billboard 200, while faring better on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, peaking at 11. The album produced two singles, "Hustler's Theme" and "Broken Language".

The latter single was alleged to be the inspiration behind Heather Headley's 2003 song "He Is". In a 2006 Vibe interview with Bobbito Garcia, Headley noticed the similarities between the two songs.[3] In a 2006 interview, Smoothe da Hustler confirmed that the song's writer and producer asked him for permission to use the cadence for "Broken Language" and there was a remix of "He Is" with Headley, but the song was never officially released.[4]

Track listing
  1. "Once Upon a Time" – 1:38
  2. "Fuck Watcha Heard" – 5:13
  3. "Dollar Bill" – 5:00
  4. "Glocks on Cock" – 3:54
  5. "Broken Language" – 3:53
  6. "Speak My Peace" – :50
  7. "Neva Die Alone" – 4:52
  8. "Food for Thoughts" – 3:37
  9. "Family Conflicts" – 1:06
  10. "Only Human" – 4:29
  11. "Hustler's Theme" – 5:10
  12. "Murdafest" – 3:57
  13. "Hustlin'" – 4:24
  14. "My Brother, My Ace" – 3:20
  15. "Dedication" – 4:13

References
  1. Rinaldi, Matt. Once Upon a Time in America at AllMusic
  2. christian ex/BSX (April 1996). "Record Report: Smoothe da Hustler – Once Upon a Time in America". The Source. p. 83.
  3. Garcia, Bobbito (March 2006). Bobbito Plays The Tracks, Heather Headley States The Facts (Paperback ed.). Vibe Magazine. p. 76. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  4. "Smoothe Da Hustler Interview". halftimeonline.net. Half Time. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
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