The Pillage

The Pillage is the debut solo album by Wu-Tang Clan member Cappadonna.[5] It was released on March 24, 1998, by Razor Sharp/Epic Street on compact disc, vinyl and tape cassette.

The Pillage
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 24, 1998
GenreHip hop
LabelRazor Sharp Records
ProducerRZA, True Master, Mathematics, 4th Disciple, Goldfingaz
Cappadonna chronology
The Pillage
(1998)
The Yin and the Yang
(2001)
Singles from The Pillage
  1. "Slang Editorial"
    Released: 1998
  2. "Run"
    Released: 1998
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Robert Christgau[2]
Entertainment WeeklyB[3]
RapReviews7/10[4]

It debuted at #3 on the charts. It sold 132,000 copies for the week ending March 29, according to SoundScan, and has been certified Gold.

Track listing

Track listing information is taken from the official liner notes and AllMusic.[6][7] Despite multiple Wu-Tang Clan features throughout the album, only three songs officially feature guest vocals.

The Pillage
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Slang Editorial"Tru Master4:46
2."Pillage" (Featuring Killa Bamz)
  • D. Hill
  • S. Kinchen
Goldfinghaz3:14
3."Run"
The RZA4:00
4."Blood On Blood War"
  • D. Hill
  • R. Diggs
The RZA3:55
5."Supa Ninjaz"
Tru Master3:24
6."MCF"
  • D. Hill
  • R. Diggs
The RZA3:54
7."Splish Splash"
  • D. Hill
  • D. Harris
Tru Master2:02
8."Oh-Donna"Mathematics3:50
9."Milk The Cow"
  • D. Hill
  • D. Harris
Tru Master3:45
10."South Of The Border"
  • D. Hill
  • R. Diggs
The RZA2:51
11."Check For A Nigga"
4th Disciple4:00
12."Dart Throwing"
Tru Master3:09
13."Young Hearts" (Featuring Blue Raspberry)
  • D. Hill
  • R. Diggs
The RZA3:13
14."Everything Is Everything" (Featuring Rhyme Recca)
  • D. Hill
  • S. Kinchen
Goldfinghaz3:49
15."Pump Your Fist"
The RZA3:38
16."Black Boy"
  • D. Hill
  • S. Kinchen
Goldfinghaz4:13
Total length:57:43
The Pillagebonus track for Europe
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
17."'97 Mentality"
  • D. Hill
  • D. Coles
  • R. Diggs
The RZA5:05
Total length:62:48


Notes

  • "Blood On Blood War" features uncredited raps by Killa Bamz.
  • "Supa Ninjaz" features raps by U-God and Method Man.
  • "Oh Donna" features raps by Ghostface Killah.
  • "Milk The Cow" features uncredited raps by Method Man.
  • "Dart Throwing" features raps by Raekwon and Method Man.
  • "Pump Your Fist" features raps by Tekitha and uncredited raps by Killa Bamz.
  • "Black Boy" features uncredited singing by Tekitha.
  • "'97 Mentality" features raps by Ghostface Killah.

Official sample list

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[8] Gold 500,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

See also

  • List of number-one R&B albums of 1998 (U.S.)

References

  1. "The Pillage - Cappadonna | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  2. "Robert Christgau: CG: Artist 2160". www.robertchristgau.com.
  3. "The Pillage". EW.com.
  4. "Cappadonna :: The Pillage :: Razor Sharp Records/Epic". www.rapreviews.com.
  5. Boehlert, Eric; Boehlert, Eric (April 2, 1998). "Cappadonna Debuts At No. 3".
  6. The Pillage (booklet). Cappadonna. Razor Sharp Records. 1998. 488850 2.CS1 maint: others (link)
  7. "The Pillage - Cappadonna". AllMusic. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  8. "American album certifications – Cappadonna – The Pillage". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
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