| The Neptunes Present... Clones | |
| Type: | compilation |
| Artist: | The Neptunes |
| Cover: | The Neptunes Clones.PNG |
| Released: | August 19, 2003 |
| Recorded: | 2002–2003 |
| Length: | 63:34 |
| Producer: | The Neptunes |
The Neptunes Present... Clones is a compilation album produced and released by American production and songwriting duo The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo). It was released on August 19, 2003 and has been certified Gold by the RIAA. The album featured six singles; "Frontin'" by Pharrell Williams, "Popular Thug" by Kelis, "Light Your Ass on Fire" by Busta Rhymes, “Rock ‘n’ Roll” by Fam-Lay, "Hot Damn" by Clipse and "It Blows My Mind" by Snoop Dogg.
Clones received generally positive reviews from music critics like Andy Kellman of Allmusic.
The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 250,000 copies in the United States.[1] In its second week, the album fell to number three on the Billboard 200, selling 115,000 copies.[2] In its third week, Clones fell to number six on the US chart with 81,000 copies, for a three-week total of 450,000 units.[3] The album sold over 500,000 domestically, and has been certified Gold by the RIAA.
All tracks produced by the Neptunes, except where noted.
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[5] | 86 | |
|---|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[6] | 90 | |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] | 41 |