| A Gangster and a Gentleman | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Styles P |
| Cover: | Gangster_and_a_Gentleman.jpg |
| Released: | July 9, 2002 |
| Recorded: | 2001 - 2002 |
| Genre: | Hip hop |
| Length: | 79:43 |
| Producer: | Swizz Beatz, the Alchemist, Rockwilder, Ayatollah, DJ Clue |
| Next Title: | Time Is Money |
| Next Year: | 2006 |
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.
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.
The lead single "Good Times" peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and received massive nationwide airplay in 2002.[1] [2] The Ayatollah-produced bonus track "The Life" featuring Pharoahe Monch was also released as a single in 2002 through Rawkus Records.
| Canadian R&B Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[3] | 108 | |
|---|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[4] | 152 | |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] | 43 |