Da Next Level Explained
Da Next Level is the second album by the American rapper Mr. Serv-On.[1] [2] It was released on February 16, 1999, as planned, through No Limit Records and Priority Records. It was produced entirely by the label's in-house production team, Beats By the Pound. It was the rapper's last album on No Limit Records.
Commercial Performance
The album was more critically and commercially successful than the first album, debuting at number 14 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[3] [4] It sold nearly 300,000 copies in its first week. The album's single was "From N.Y to N.O.", featuring Big Pun.
Critical reception
The San Diego Union-Tribune wrote that "a few introspective cuts, namely 'I Hate the Way I Live', 'My Homies' and 'Best Friend II', showcase his knack for writing touching, heartfelt ballads."[5]
Track listing
- "Forever My Life: The Beginning" 1:35
- "Tank Nigga" (Featuring C-Murder, Fiend, Kane & Abel, Lil Soldiers, Mia X, Big Ed & Mac) 4:48
- "Boot 'Em Up" (Featuring Fiend & Mystikal) 3:09
- "From N.Y. To N.O." (Featuring Big Pun) 2:51
- "F.U. Serv" 3:14
- "Murder" (Featuring Magic)" 4:27
- "I Hate the Way I Live" 5:22
- "Best Friend II" (Featuring C-Murder & Dorian) 4:00
- 1, 2, 3"- (Featuring Holloway of Ghetto Commission) 2:45
- "Straight Outta N.O." (Featuring C-Murder & Magic) 3:48
- "Snatch Them Hoez Up" (Featuring Mia X, Fiend & T. Scott) 2:51
- "My Homies" (Featuring Sons of Funk) 4:25
- "This Is for My Niggaz" (Featuring Ghetto Commission) 4:23
- "Freaky Dreams" (Featuring O'Dell) 4:04
- "Make 'Em Bleed" (Featuring Fiend) 2:15
- "Hit the Block" 2:34
- "Strap Up" (Featuring Fiend) 2:51
- "I'll Be There" (Featuring Ms. Peaches) 3:38
- "My Story" (Featuring KLC) 4:20
- "I Luv It" 2:04
- "The Last Song" (Featuring O'Dell) 4:05
- "Forever My Life: The End" 1:26
Album chart positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | U.S. Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums |
| 1999 | Da Next Level | - 14
| - 1
| |
See also
- List of number-one R&B albums of 1999 (U.S.)
Notes and References
- Web site: Mr. Serv-On Takes Business To Da Next Level. https://web.archive.org/web/20210915200631/https://www.mtv.com/news/512524/mr-serv-on-takes-business-to-da-next-level/. dead. September 15, 2021. MTV News.
- News: Butler . Tim . MUSIC WORLD . Tri-State Defender . March 24, 1999 . 1B.
- Billboard 200 Chart. Billboard.
- News: Top 10 videos/music . Sunday Gazette-Mail . February 28, 1999 . 9E.
- News: Nero . Mark . ALBUM REVIEWS - SHORT TAKES - RAP . The San Diego Union-Tribune . March 25, 1999 . Entertainment . 21.
