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.
13 TRACKS:
1)
Intro
2)
Thug Lovin'
3)
Mesmerize
4)
Pop N****s
5)
The Pledge (Remix)
6)
Murder Reigns
7)
Last Temptation
8)
Murder Me
9)
The Warning
10)
Connected
11)
Emerica
12)
Rock Star
13)
Destiny (Outro)
Producer - The Neptunes (4)
Executive-Producer - Ja Rule
Executive-Producer - Irv Gotti
Producer - Irv Gotti (2, 3, 5 to 12)
Producer - Chink Santana (2, 3, 7 to 12)
Producer - Cool & Dre (13)
A&R [A&R Direction] - Chris Gotti
Producer - 7 Aurelius (5, 6)
Mastered By - Tom Coyne
A&R [A&R Administration] - Patrick "Plain Pat" Reynolds
A&R [A&R Administration] - Terese Joseph
Art Direction, Design - Kyledidthis
A&R [Joint Venture A&R Direction] - Darcell Lawrence