This work further refines his style, which combines street strength with pop sensibility.
Produced under the direction of Irv Gotti, it skillfully develops a crossover between R&B and hip-hop.
"The Pledge (Remix)" features collaborations with Nas and Ashanti, combining street style with glamour. It was a major commercial success and an important album that solidified his popularity.
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13 TRACKS:
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1)
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Intro
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2)
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Thug Lovin'
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3)
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Mesmerize
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4)
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Pop N****s
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5)
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The Pledge (Remix)
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6)
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Murder Reigns
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7)
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Last Temptation
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8)
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Murder Me
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9)
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The Warning
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10)
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Connected
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11)
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Emerica
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12)
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Rock Star
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13)
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Destiny (Outro)
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Producer - The Neptunes (4)
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Executive-Producer - Ja Rule
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Executive-Producer - Irv Gotti
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Producer - Irv Gotti (2, 3, 5 to 12)
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Producer - Chink Santana (2, 3, 7 to 12)
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Producer - Cool & Dre (13)
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A&R [A&R Direction] - Chris Gotti
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Producer - 7 Aurelius (5, 6)
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Mastered By - Tom Coyne
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A&R [A&R Administration] - Patrick "Plain Pat" Reynolds
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A&R [A&R Administration] - Terese Joseph
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Art Direction, Design - Kyledidthis
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A&R [Joint Venture A&R Direction] - Darcell Lawrence
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Photography By - Jonathan Mannion
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Coordinator [A&R Coordinator] - Hector "Rick Boogie" Aviles
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A&R [A&R Direction] - John "BJ" Bryant
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Management [For Murda Management] - Ron "Gutta" Robinson
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Artwork [Logos] - Todd Apjones