The Ownerz Explained
| The Ownerz |
| Type: | Studio album |
| Artist: | Gang Starr |
| Cover: | The Ownerz.jpg |
| Released: | June 24, 2003 (US) |
| Recorded: | 2002–2003 |
| Studio: | - D&D, New York City
- Avatar, New York City
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| Length: | 57:04 |
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| Prev Year: | 1999 |
| Next Year: | 2006 |
The Ownerz is the sixth studio album by the hip-hop duo Gang Starr, and the last released during Guru's lifetime. It was released in June 24, 2003, by Virgin.[1] It was well-received critically and boasts four singles, "Skills", "Rite Where U Stand", "Nice Girl, Wrong Place", and "Same Team, No Games".
Track listing
- "Intro (HQ, Goo, Panch)" – 0:46
- "Put Up or Shut Up" (featuring Krumb Snatcha) – 3:15
- "Werdz from the Ghetto Child" (featuring Smiley the Ghetto Child) – 1:09
- "Sabotage" – 2:22
- "Rite Where U Stand" (featuring Jadakiss) – 3:37
- "Skills" – 3:17
- "Deadly Habitz" – 4:12
- "Nice Girl, Wrong Place" (featuring Boy Big) – 3:32
- "Peace of Mine" – 3:01
- "Who Got Gunz" (featuring Fat Joe & M.O.P.) – 3:36
- "Capture (Militia Pt. 3)" (featuring Big Shug & Freddie Foxxx) – 3:23
- "PLAYTAWIN" – 3:11
- "Riot Akt" – 4:04
- "(Hiney)" – 1:31
- "Same Team, No Games" (featuring NYG'z & Hannibal Stax) – 3:44
- "In This Life..." (featuring Snoop Dogg & Uncle Reo) – 3:03
- "The Ownerz" – 2:57
- "Zonin'" – 2:54
- "Eulogy" – 2:54
- "Natural" [Japan Bonus Track] – 2:46
- "Tha Squeeze" [Japan Bonus Track] – 3:29
In other media
The track "Same Team, No Games" is featured in DJ Premier's playlist for the 2015 video game NBA 2K16.[2]
The track "The Squeeze" was featured on the Training Day soundtrack.[3]
Notes and References
- Web site: Gang Starr Readies First Album In Five Years. Billboard. June 10, 2003. March 7, 2024.
- Web site: Nunneley-Jackson. Stephany. Get your groove on with the official NBA 2K16 soundtrack. VG247. July 24, 2015. March 7, 2024.
- Web site: Juon. Steve 'Flash'. Various Artists :: Training Day Soundtrack. RapReviews. October 25, 2001. March 7, 2024.
