Ghetto Hymns Explained

Ghetto Hymns
Type:studio
Artist:Dave Hollister
Cover:Dave Hollister - Ghetto Hymns album cover.jpg
Released:[1]
Genre:R&B
Label:DreamWorks
Producer:
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Ghetto Hymns is the solo debut studio album by American contemporary R&B singer Dave Hollister. It was released by DreamWorks Records on, in the United States.[1] His first effort (after his success with Blackstreet), the album was co-produced by Hollister and Erick Sermon. It peaked at number 34 on the US Billboard 200.[2]

Three singles were released from the album: "My Favorite Girl", "Can't Stay" and "Baby Mama Drama". "My Favorite Girl" is Hollister's only hit to date on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 39 in 1999.[2] The album was certified gold on .[3] In addition to original songs, the album contains covers of the Michael McDonald song "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)" and the Twinkie Clark-Terrell song "In Him There is No Sorrow" (listed on the album as "Keep Forgettin'" and "Respect 2 Him", respectively).

Track listing

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[1] Notes

Sample credits

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (1999)Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] 75
Chart (2000)Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] 84

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ghetto Hymns - Dave Hollister - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic. AllMusic. July 1, 2014.
  2. Web site: Dave Hollister - Awards - AllMusic. AllMusic. July 1, 2014.
  3. Web site: RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - July 01, 2014. RIAA. July 1, 2014.
  4. News: Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Year-End 2000. Billboard. July 21, 2020.
  5. News: Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Year-End 2001. Billboard. July 21, 2020.