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The Imperial is the only studio album by American hip hop group Flipmode Squad. It was released on September 1, 1998 via Elektra Records. Recording sessions took place at Soundtrack Studios in New York. Production was handled by DJ Scratch, Busta Rhymes, Da Beatminerz, L.E.S., M.D., Rockwilder, Swizz Beatz and Tony Touch. It features guest appearance from Buckshot on the sequel track of off Enta da Stage.

The Imperial
Studio album by
Flipmode Squad
ReleasedSeptember 1, 1998 (1998-09-01)
StudioSoundtrack Studios (New York, NY)
GenreHip hop
Length1:14:32
LabelElektra
Producer
  • Rick Posada (exec.)
  • Busta Rhymes (also exec.)
  • DJ Scratch (also exec.)
  • Da Beatminerz
  • L.E.S.
  • M.D.
  • Rockwilder
  • Swizz Beatz
  • Tony Touch
Busta Rhymes chronology
When Disaster Strikes...
(1997)		 The Imperial
(1998)		 E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front
(1998)
Rampage chronology
Scout's Honor… by Way of Blood
(1997)		 The Imperial
(1998)		 Have You Seen?
(2006)
Singles from The Imperial
  1. "Cha Cha Cha"
    Released: 1998
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Entertainment WeeklyB[2]

The album peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200 and number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States, and at number 85 on the UK Albums Chart. Its single "Cha Cha Cha" made it to #61 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and #54 on the UK Singles Chart. Music videos were directed for "Everybody on the Line Outside" and "Cha Cha Cha".


Track listing


No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."The Imperial Intro"  5:00
2."To My People"
  • Trevor Smith
  • William Lewis
  • Roger McNair
  • Rashia Fisher
  • Leroy Jones
  • George Spivey
DJ Scratch4:56
3."Settin' It Off"
  • Smith
  • Lewis
  • McNair
  • Fisher
  • Jones
  • Douglas Brinson
M.D.4:22
4."Run for Cover"
Swizz Beatz3:29
5."I Got Your Back"
  • Smith
  • Lewis
  • McNair
  • Fisher
  • Jones
  • Spivey
DJ Scratch5:49
6."This Is What Happens"
  • McNair
  • Fisher
  • Spivey
DJ Scratch5:30
7."Everybody on the Line Outside"
  • Smith
  • McNair
  • Notise
  • Spivey
DJ Scratch5:06
8."Last Night"
  • Smith
  • Lewis
Busta Rhymes3:59
9."Where You Think You Goin'"
  • Smith
  • Lewis
  • McNair
  • Fisher
  • Jones
  • Notise
  • Spivey
DJ Scratch4:40
10."We Got U Opin, Pt. 2" (featuring Buckshot)
Da Beatminerz5:02
11."Straight Spittin"
  • Smith
  • Lewis
  • McNair
  • Fisher
  • Jones
  • Notise
  • Joseph Hernandez
Tony Touch4:43
12."Money Talks"
  • Smith
  • Lewis
  • McNair
  • Fisher
  • Spivey
DJ Scratch4:26
13."Cha Cha Cha"
  • Smith
  • Lewis
  • Fisher
  • Jones
  • Spivey
DJ Scratch4:11
14."Hit Em Wit da Heat"
  • Smith
  • Lewis
  • McNair
  • Fisher
  • Jones
  • Notise
  • Dana Stinson
Rockwilder4:17
15."Do for Self"
  • Lewis
  • Jones
  • Spivey
DJ Scratch5:22
16."Everything"
  • Smith
  • Lewis
  • McNair
  • Fisher
  • Jones
L.E.S.3:40
Total length:1:14:32

Personnel


Flipmode Squad

Technical


Charts


Chart (1998) Peak
position
UK Albums (OCC)[3] 85
US Billboard 200[4] 15
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] 3

References


  1. Gallucci, Michael. "The Imperial Album - Flipmode Squad | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved February 3, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Diehl, Matt (November 13, 1998). "The Imperial Album". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 3, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  4. "The FlipMode Squad Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  5. "The FlipMode Squad Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2021.




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