Kiss of Death (Jadakiss album)

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Kiss of Death
Kiss of Death cover
Studio album by Jadakiss
Released June 22, 2004
Recorded 2004; Evil Genius Studios, New York, New York
Powerhouse Studios, Yonkers, New York
Groovyville Studios, Los Angeles, California
Genre East Coast hip hop
Hardcore rap
Length 62:54
Label Ruff Ryders/Interscope
Professional reviews
Jadakiss chronology
Kiss tha Game Goodbye
(2001)
Kiss of Death
(2004)
Kiss My Ass
(2008)

Kiss of Death is a 2004 album by Yonkers rapper Jadakiss. It is the follow up to his 2001 debut album Kiss tha Game Goodbye. It was released in the U.S on the 22nd of June and reached #1 on both the Billboard 200 and the R&B albums charts. In the UK it peaked at #65. Kiss Of Death was a popular album among many rap fans. It features the singles 'Time's up' (with Nate Dogg), followed by the political and world issue crossover hit 'Why' (with Anthony Hamilton) and 'U Make Me Wanna' (with Mariah Carey). It was certified GOLD on March 11, 2005.[1].

Contents

[edit] Track listing

# Title Songwriters Producer(s) Performer (s)
1 "Intro" J. Phillips, J. D'Agostino DJ Green Lantern Jadakiss
2 "What You So Mad At?" J. Phillips, M. Davis Black Key Jadakiss
3 "Shine" J. Phillips, D. Blake, C. Broadus, D. Drew, S. Green Jelly Roll
4 "Bring You Down" J. Phillips, Q. Atkinson Neo Da Matrix Jadakiss
5 "Time's Up" J. Phillips, N. Hale, S. Storch Scott Storch
6 "Why" J. Phillips, A. Hamilton, K. Muchita, P. Moerien Havoc
7 "U Make Me Wanna" J. Phillips, M. Carey, S. Storch Scott Storch
  • Intro & chorus: Jadakiss & Mariah Carey
  • All verses: Jadakiss
  • Outro: Mariah Carey
8 "Hot Skit" L. Troutman, R. Troutman *Interlude*
9 "Hot Sauce To Go" J. Phillips, P. Williams The Neptunes
10 "Real Hip Hop" J. Phillips, S. Jacobs, K. Dean, C. Mayfield Swizz Beatz
11 "Shoot Outs" J. Phillips, D. Styles, A. Parrino Elite Jadakiss & Styles P
12 "Still Feel Me" J. Phillips, A. Maman Alchemist Jadakiss
13 "By Your Side" J. Phillips, R. Adair, M. McLeod, P. Sawyer Baby Grand Jadakiss
14 "Gettin' It In" J. Phillips, K. West Kanye West
  • Chorus: Kanye West & Jadakiss
  • Verse 1: Jadakiss
  • Verse 2: Kanye West
  • Verse 3: Jadakiss
15 "Air It Out" J. Phillips, Q. Atkinson Neo Da Matrix Jadakiss
16 "Welcome To D-Block" J. Phillips, M. Mathers, S. Jacobs, D. Styles, L. Resto, S. King Eminem
  • Intro: Jadakiss & Eminem
  • Chorus: Eminem
  • Verse 1: Jadakiss
  • Verse 2: Eminem
  • Verse 3: Sheek Louch
  • Verse 4: Styles P
  • Outro: Eminem
17 "Kiss Of Death" J. Phillips, A. Thelusma Red Spyda
  • Chorus: Jadakiss & Styles P
  • All verses: Jadakiss
18 "I'm Goin Back" J. Phillips, M. Davis, R. Howerton, W. Lewis, D. Lewis Black Key
  • Chorus: Nesha
  • All verses: Jadakiss

[edit] Samples

Why

  • "Mandrake" by Gong.

Real Hip Hop

By Your Side

  • "I'd Find You Anywhere" by Creative Source.

Gettin' It In

Hot Skit

"I Wanna Be Your Man" by Roger Troutman.

[edit] Chart positions

[edit] Album

Year Album Chart positions
Billboard 200 Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums
2004 Kiss Of Death #1 #1

[edit] Singles

Year Song Chart positions
Billboard Hot 100 Hot R&B/Hip Hop Hot Rap Singles Rhythmic Top 40 Top 40 Tracks
2004 Time's Up #70 #26 #19 #37 -
2004 Why? #11 #4 #3 #12 #40
2004 U Make Me Wanna #21 #8 #9 #34 -

[edit] References

Preceded by
To the 5 Boroughs by Beastie Boys
Billboard 200 number-one album
July 10 - July 16, 2004
Succeeded by
The Hunger For More by Lloyd Banks
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