Rhapsody (Mr. Mike album) explained
| Rhapsody |
| Type: | Studio album |
| Artist: | Mr. Mike |
| Cover: | Rhapsody Mr Mike.jpg |
| Recorded: | 1997–99 |
| Label: | Priority |
| Prev Title: | Wicked Wayz |
| Prev Year: | 1996 |
| Next Title: | Piping Hot |
| Next Year: | 2003 |
Rhapsody is the second solo studio album by American rapper Mr. Mike. It was released on September 7, 1999 through Priority Records. Production was handled by DJ Battlecat, Dah Dah, Mike B., Gerardo Hernandez, Fredwreck, and Mr. Mike himself. It features guest appearances from Napp-1, Mack 10, Ras Kass and Jennifer Brumfield. The album peaked at number 172 on the Billboard 200 and number 36 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Its lead single, "Texas 2000", reached #93 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and #13 on the Hot Rap Songs.
Personnel
- Michael "Mr. Mike" Walls – main artist, producer (tracks: 2, 9, 11, 14, 15), mixing (tracks: 2, 5, 8-10, 12, 16), executive producer
- Napp-1 – featured artist (tracks: 4, 5, 14)
- Dedrick "Mack 10" Rolison – featured artist (track 7)
- John "Ras Kass" Austin – featured artist (track 15)
- Jennifer Brumfield – featured artist (track 16)
- Gerardo Hernandez – producer (track 1), co-producer (tracks: 2, 9), mixing (tracks: 2, 5, 8-10, 12, 16)
- Kevin "DJ Battlecat" Gilliam – producer (tracks: 3, 4, 7, 13), co-producer (tracks: 11, 14, 15), mixing (tracks: 3, 4, 7, 11, 13-15)
- Michael "Mike B." Banks – producer (tracks: 5, 12)
- Dante "Dah-Dah" Powell – producer (tracks: 8, 16)
- Farid "Fredwreck" Nassar – producer (track 10)
- Kris Solem – mastering
- Marvin Watkins – executive producer, A&R
- Art Shoji – art direction
- Manuel J. Donayre – art direction, digital artwork, design
- William Hames – photography
- Marlene C. Durio – A&R
- Joe Early – management
- Ron Early Jr. – management
