Once Upon a Time in America (album)

Once Upon a Time in America
Studio album by Smoothe da Hustler
Released March 19, 1996
Recorded 1994-1995
Nexx Level Studios, NYC
Genre Hip hop
Length 55:36
Label Profile
Producer DR Period
Smoothe da Hustler chronology

Once Upon a Time in America
(1996)		 Violenttimes Day
(2008)
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Once Upon a Time in America is the debut album by rapper Smoothe da Hustler. It was released on March 19, 1996 through Profile Records and was entirely produced by New York City-based producer DR Period. The album was met with positive reviews, but failed to sell well, only making in to 93 on the Billboard 200, while faring better on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, peaking at 11. The album produced two singles, "Hustler's Theme" and "Broken Language".

Track listing

  1. "Once Upon a Time" – 1:38
  2. "Fuck Wutcha Heard" – 5:13
  3. "Dollar Bill" – 5:00
  4. "Glocks On Cock" – 3:54
  5. "Broken Language" – 3:53
  6. "Speak My Peace" – :50
  7. "Neva Die Alone" – 4:52
  8. "Food for Thoughts" – 3:37
  9. "Family Conflicts" – 1:06
  10. "Only Human" – 4:29
  11. "Hustler's Theme" – 5:10
  12. "Murdafest" – 3:57
  13. "Hustlin'" – 4:24
  14. "My Brother My Ace" – 3:20
  15. "Dedication" – 4:13

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