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{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| name = God's Favorite
| name = God's Favorite
| type = studio
| type = studio
| artist = [[N.O.R.E.]]
| artist = [[N.O.R.E.]]
| cover = NOREFAV.jpg
| cover = NOREFAV.jpg
| alt =
| alt =
| released = June 25, 2002
| released = {{Start date|2002|6|25}}
| recorded = 2001-2002
| recorded = 2001–02
| studio = {{hlist|The Room Lab ([[Hackensack, New Jersey|Hackensack, NJ]])|Master Sound Recording Studio ([[Virginia Beach, Virginia|Virginia Beach, VA]])|South Beach Studios ([[Miami]], [[Florida|FL]])|Quad Studios ([[New York City|New York]], [[New York (state)|NY]])|Crackhouse Studios (New York, NY)|Right Track Studio (New York, NY)|Troposphere Studios ([[Livingston, New Jersey|Livingston, NJ]])|[[Sony Music Studios]] (New York, NY)|South Coast Recordings ([[Friendswood, Texas|Friendswood, TX]])}}
| venue =
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| studio =
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| length = 76:35
| label = {{hlist|Thugged Out|[[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]]|[[Violator (company)|Violator]]}}
| length = 76:36
| producer = {{hlist|EZ Elpee|[[Irv Gotti]]|K-Yze|[[L.E.S. (record producer)|L.E.S.]]|SPKilla|[[Swizz Beatz]]|[[The Neptunes]]|Yogi "Sugar Bear" Graham}}
| label = [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]], [[Violator (company)|Violator]]
| producer = Ez Elpee, [[Irv Gotti]], K-Yze, [[The Neptunes]]
| prev_title = [[Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler]]
| prev_year = 1999
| prev_title = [[Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler]]
| next_title = [[N.O.R.E. y la Familia...Ya Tú Sabe]]
| prev_year = 1999
| next_year = 2006
| next_title = [[N.O.R.E. y la Familia...Ya Tú Sabe]]
| next_year = 2006
| misc = {{Singles
| misc = {{Singles
| name = God's Favorite
| name = God's Favorite
| type = studio
| type = studio
| single1 = [[Nothin' (song)|Nothin']]
| single1 = Grimey
| single1date = May 14, 2002
| single1date = October 9, 2001
| single2 = Live My Life
| single2date = December 18, 2001
| single3 = [[Nothin' (song)|Nothin']]
| single3date = May 14, 2002
| single4 = Full Mode
| single4date = November 12, 2002
}}
}}
}}
}}
{{Album ratings
{{Music ratings
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|author=Jason Birchmeier |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/gods-favorite-mw0000213950 |title=God's Favorite - N.O.R.E. &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards |publisher=AllMusic |date=July 2, 2002 |accessdate=June 13, 2015}}</ref>
| rev1score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Birchmeier |first=Jason |title=N.O.R.E. - God's Favorite Album Reviews, Songs & More {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/gods-favorite-mw0000213950 |access-date=October 28, 2023 |website=[[AllMusic]] |language=en}}</ref>
|rev2=''[[NME]]''
| rev2 = ''[[HipHopDX]]''
| rev2score = 2.5/5<ref>{{Cite web |last=Regis |first=Marlon |date=July 8, 2002 |title=N.O.R.E. - God's Favorite |url=https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.186/title.n-o-r-e-gods-favorite |access-date=October 28, 2023 |website=[[HipHopDX]] |language=en}}</ref>
|rev2Score= (7/10)<ref name="tower1"/>
|rev3=RapReviews.com
| rev3 = ''[[NME]]''
|rev3Score={{Rating|6|10}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapreviews.com/archive/2002_07_gods.html |title=N.O.R.E. :: God's Favorite :: Def Jam Recordings |publisher=Rapreviews.com |date=July 2, 2002 |accessdate=June 13, 2015}}</ref>
| rev3score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=September 12, 2005 |title=N.O.R.E : God's Favourite |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/reviews-nme-6571-321805 |access-date=October 28, 2023 |website=[[NME]] |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|rev4=''[[Rolling Stone]]''
| rev4 = RapReviews
| rev4score = 6/10<ref>{{Cite web |last=Juon |first=Steve 'Flash' |date=July 2, 2002 |title=N.O.R.E. :: God's Favorite :: Def Jam Recordings |url=https://www.rapreviews.com/2002/07/n-o-r-e-gods-favorite/ |access-date=October 28, 2023 |website=www.rapreviews.com}}</ref>
|rev4Score= {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/cd/review.asp?aid=2044419&cf=6217 |title=RollingStone.com: Recordings: N.O.R.E, God's Favorite, 3 Stars |publisher=Web.archive.org |accessdate=June 13, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20030211052847/http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/cd/review.asp?aid=2044419&cf=6217 |archivedate=February 11, 2003 }}</ref>
|rev5=''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]''
| rev5 = ''[[Rolling Stone]]''
| rev5score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Caramanica |first=Jon |author-link=Jon Caramanica |date=August 8, 2002 |title=Reviews > CDs > N.O.R.E God's Favorite |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/cd/review.asp?aid=2044419&cf=6217 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20030211052847/http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/cd/review.asp?aid=2044419&cf=6217 |archivedate=February 11, 2003 |accessdate=June 13, 2015 |website=[[Rolling Stone]] |via=[[Wayback Machine]]}}</ref>
|rev5Score= {{Rating|6|10}}<ref name="tower1"/>
|rev6=''[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]''
| rev6 = ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]''
| rev6score = 6/10<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Ryan |first=Chris |date=August 2002 |title=Reviews |url= |magazine=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |language=en |publisher=[[SPIN Media LLC]] |volume=18 |issue=8 |page=116 |issn=0886-3032}}</ref>
|rev6Score= {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="tower1">{{cite web|url=http://www.tower.com/gods-favorite-n-o-r-e-cd/wapi/105806125 |title=Music: God's Favorite (CD) by N.O.R.E |publisher=Tower.com |date=June 25, 2002 |accessdate=June 13, 2015}}</ref>
| rev7 = ''[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]''
| rev7score = {{Rating|3|5|full=TMT full.svg|half=TMT half.svg|empty=TMT empty.svg|rating=mark}}<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Callahan-Bever |first=Noah |date=January 2002 |title=Revolutions |url= |magazine=[[Vibe (magazine)|VIBE]] |language=English |publisher=[[Vibe Media Group]] |page=124}}</ref>
}}
}}
'''''God's Favorite''''' is the third solo [[studio album]] by rapper [[N.O.R.E.]] The album released on June 25, 2002, by [[Def Jam Recordings]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gods-favorite/id139936 |title=iTunes - Music - God's Favorite by N.O.R.E |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=January 1, 2002 |accessdate=April 19, 2013}}</ref> The single "Nothin'" reached #10 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], becoming his biggest hit single and his only to reach the Top 10. This album peaked at #3 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] albums chart moving 120,000 units in its first week of release.<ref>{{cite web|author=Joe D'Angelo |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1455936/20020703/nelly.jhtml |title=Nellyville Tops In Town On Billboard Chart - Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV |date=July 3, 2002 |accessdate=February 18, 2012}}</ref> In its second week of release, the album sold 64,000 additional units and dropped to number 8 on the Billboard 200.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/1456006/nelly-hangs-onto-1-murder-inc-crew-makes-big-debut-on-albums-chart/|title=NELLY HANGS ONTO #1, MURDER INC. CREW MAKES BIG DEBUT ON ALBUMS CHART|access-date= March 12, 2022}}</ref>


'''''God's Favorite''''' is the third studio album by American rapper [[N.O.R.E.]]. After six months of label delays, the album was released on June 25, 2002, by Thugged Out Entertainment and [[Def Jam Recordings]].
==Track listing==
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title1 = Hit Me Slime
| note1 = featuring [[Nas]], [[Ice-T]], Mike Kyser & [[Nelly]]
| extra1 =
| length1 = 2:27


The album peaked at number 3 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] albums chart moving 118,000 units in its first week of release.<ref>{{Cite web |last=D'Angelo |first=Joe |date=July 3, 2002 |title=Nellyville Tops In Town On Billboard Chart |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/w9wx4a/nellyville-tops-in-town-on-billboard-chart |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824142255/https://www.mtv.com/news/w9wx4a/nellyville-tops-in-town-on-billboard-chart |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 24, 2022 |access-date=October 28, 2023 |website=[[MTV]] |language=en}}</ref> In its second week of release, the album sold 64,000 additional copies and dropped to number 8 on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref>{{Cite web |last=D'Angelo |first=Joe |date=July 10, 2002 |title=Nelly Hangs Onto #1, Murder Inc. Crew Makes Big Debut On Albums Chart |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/7irxxs/nelly-hangs-onto-1-murder-inc-crew-makes-big-debut-on-albums-chart |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230906142025/https://www.mtv.com/news/7irxxs/nelly-hangs-onto-1-murder-inc-crew-makes-big-debut-on-albums-chart |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 6, 2023 |access-date=October 28, 2023 |website=[[MTV]] |language=en}}</ref>
| title2 = God's Favorite
| note2 =
| extra2 = Kyze
| length2 = 2:01


It was supported with four singles: "Grimey", "Live My Life", "[[Nothin' (song)|Nothin']]" and "Full Mode". The single "Nothin'" reached No. 10 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], becoming the rapper's biggest [[Hit song|hit single]] and his only to reach the Top 10.
| title3 = [[Nothin' (song)|Nothin{{'-}}]]
| extra3 = [[The Neptunes]]
| length3 = 4:24


==Background==
| title4 = Grimey
Originally scheduled for a December 4th, 2001 release, the album was delayed to a February 2002 release. The album was ultimately released on June 25, 2002.
| note4 =
| extra4 = The Neptunes
| length4 = 4:09


Recording sessions took place at The Room Lab in [[Hackensack, New Jersey|Hackensack]], at Mastersound Studio in [[Virginia Beach, Virginia|Virginia Beach]], at South Beach Studios in [[Miami]], at Quad Recording Studios, The Crackhouse, Right Track Recording and [[Sony Music Studios]] in [[New York City]], at Troposphere Studios in [[Livingston, New Jersey|Livingston]], and at South Coast Recorders in [[Friendswood, Texas|Friendswood]]. [[Hip hop production|Production]] was handled by [[The Neptunes]], [[Swizz Beatz]], SPKilla, K-Yze, Ez Elpee, [[Irv Gotti]], [[L.E.S. (record producer)|L.E.S.]] and Yogi Bear.
| title5 = Nahmeanuheard
| note5 = featuring DWNLZY
| extra5 = [[Swizz Beatz]]
| length5 = 4:28


It features [[guest appearance]]s from his [[Capone-N-Noreaga|C-N-N]] groupmate [[Capone (rapper)|Capone]], Musaliny-N-Maze, Complexion, Gold Oro, DWNLZY, Final Chapter, [[Ja Rule]], [[Kelis]], [[Mashonda]], Troy Outlaw, [[Busta Rhymes]], [[Cam'ron]], [[Cassidy (rapper)|Cassidy]], Chinky, [[Fat Joe]], [[Ice-T]], [[Jadakiss]], Mike Kyser, [[Nas]], [[Nelly]], [[Tyson Beckford]] and Latricia Thompson.
| title6 = Mr. CEO
| note6 = featuring Musalini-N-Maze, Gold & Troy Outlaw
| extra6 = Kyze
| length6 = 5:02


==Track listing==
| title7 = Big D
{{Track listing
| note7 = featuring [[Akinyele (rapper)|Akinyele]], [[Heather Hunter]] & Kia
| all_writing =
| extra7 = Ez Elpee
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| length7 = 5:28
| title1 = Hit Me Slime
| note1 = featuring [[Nas]], [[Ice-T]], Mike Kyser, [[Nelly]] and [[Tyson Beckford]]
| writer1 =
| extra1 =
| length1 = 2:27
| title2 = God's Favorite
| writer2 = {{hlist|[[N.O.R.E.|Victor Santiago]]|Kevin Ravenell}}
| extra2 = Kyze
| length2 = 2:01
| title3 = [[Nothin' (song)|Nothin']]
| note3 = featuring [[Pharrell Williams]]
| writer3 = {{hlist|Santiago|[[Pharrell Williams]]|[[Chad Hugo]]}}
| extra3 = [[The Neptunes]]
| length3 = 4:24
| title4 = Grimey
| writer4 = {{hlist|Santiago|Williams|Hugo}}
| extra4 = The Neptunes
| length4 = 4:09
| title5 = Nahmeanuheard
| note5 = featuring DWNLZY
| writer5 = {{hlist|Santiago|Timothy Barclift|[[Swizz Beatz|Kaseem Dean]]}}
| extra5 = [[Swizz Beatz]]
| length5 = 4:28
| title6 = Mr. CEO
| note6 = featuring Musaliny-N-Maze, Gold Oro and Troy Outlaw
| writer6 = {{hlist|Santiago|Musa Abdallah|Michael Allen|Wilber Spady|Troy Muldrow|Ravenell}}
| extra6 = Kyze
| length6 = 5:02
| title7 = Big D
| note7 = featuring [[Akinyele (rapper)|Akinyele]], [[Heather Hunter]] and Kia
| writer7 = {{hlist|Santiago|[[Akinyele (rapper)|Akinyele Adams]]|Lamont Porter}}
| extra7 = EZ Elpee
| length7 = 5:28
| title8 = Live My Life
| note8 = featuring [[Ja Rule]]
| writer8 = {{hlist|Santiago|[[Ja Rule|Jeffrey Atkins]]|[[Irv Gotti|Irving Lorenzo]]}}
| extra8 = [[Irv Gotti]]
| length8 = 5:15
| title9 = Full Mode
| writer9 = {{hlist|Santiago|Williams|Hugo}}
| extra9 = The Neptunes
| length9 = 3:52
| title10 = Love Ya Moms
| note10 = performed by [[Capone-N-Noreaga]], Musaliny-N-Maze, Gold Oro and Complexion
| writer10 = {{hlist|Santiago|[[Capone (rapper)|Kiam Holley]]|Abdallah|Allen|Spady|Kenneth Grant|Kacy Brooks|Edwin Almonte|[[Cyndi Lauper]]|Robert Hyman}}
| extra10 = SPK
| length10 = 5:05
| title11 = Head Bussa
| writer11 = {{hlist|Santiago|Williams}}
| extra11 = The Neptunes
| length11 = 3:49
| title12 = Wanna Be Like Him
| note12 = featuring [[Mashonda]]
| writer12 = {{hlist|Santiago|Dean}}
| extra12 = Swizz Beatz
| length12 = 3:48
| title13 = Black Clouds
| note13 = featuring Complexion
| writer13 = {{hlist|Santiago|Grant|Brooks|[[L.E.S. (record producer)|Leshan Lewis]]|Ravenell}}
| extra13 = {{hlist|[[L.E.S. (record producer)|L.E.S.]]|Kyze <small>({{abbr|co.|co-producer}})</small>}}
| length13 = 3:59
| title14 = Banned From Another Club
| note14 = featuring Final Chapter
| writer14 = {{hlist|Santiago|Allen Joseph|Brandon Burke|Almonte}}
| extra14 = SPK
| length14 = 4:05
| title15 = Now I Pray
| note15 = featuring Musaliny
| writer15 = {{hlist|Santiago|Abdallah|Almonte}}
| extra15 = SPK
| length15 = 3:37
| title16 = Consider This
| note16 = featuring [[Kelis]]
| writer16 = {{hlist|Santiago|Williams|Hugo}}
| extra16 = The Neptunes
| length16 = 4:09
| title17 = Nahmeanuheard (Remix)
| note17 = performed by Capone-N-Noreaga, [[Cam'Ron]], [[Fat Joe]] and [[Cassidy (rapper)|Cassidy]]
| writer17 = {{hlist|Santiago|[[Fat Joe|Joseph Cartagena]]|Dean|Barclift}}
| extra17 = Swizz Beatz
| length17 = 4:03
| title18 = Holla Back Slime
| note18 = featuring [[Busta Rhymes]] and [[Jadakiss]]
| writer18 =
| extra18 =
| length18 = 1:26
| title19 = The Life of a...(Gangsta)
| note19 = performed by [[Capone (rapper)|Capone]] and Chinky
| writer19 = {{hlist|Holley|Jeremy Graham}}
| extra19 = Yogi "Sugar Bear" Graham
| length19 = 5:28
| total_length = 76:35
}}


;Leftover tracks
| title8 = Live My Life
*"Livest Niggas"
| note8 = featuring [[Ja Rule]]
*"Full Mode (Remix)" {{small|(performed by Capone-N-Noreaga and Musaliny-N-Maze)}}
| extra8 = [[Irv Gotti]]
*"Nothin' (Remix)" {{small|(performed by Capone-N-Noreaga, Musaliny-N-Maze, [[Foxy Brown (rapper)|Foxy Brown]], [[Sean Combs|Puff Daddy]], Final Chapter, and Pharrell Williams)}}
| length8 = 5:14


;Sample credits
| title9 = Full Mode
*Track 10 contains a sample from "[[Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper song)|Time After Time]]" written by [[Cyndi Lauper]] and Robert Hyman as performed by Cyndi Lauper.
| note9 =
| extra9 = The Neptunes
| length9 = 3:52

| title10 = Love Ya Moms
| note10 = featuring [[Capone (rapper)|Capone]], Musalini-N-Maze, Gold & Complexions
| extra10 = SPK
| length10 = 5:05

| title11 = Head Bussa
| note11 =
| extra11 = The Neptunes
| length11 = 3:49

| title12 = Wanna Be Like Him
| note12 = featuring [[Mashonda]]
| extra12 = Swizz Beatz
| length12 = 3:48

| title13 = Black Clouds
| note13 = featuring Complexions
| extra13 = [[L.E.S. (producer)|L.E.S.]]
| length13 = 3:59

| title14 = Banned from Another Club
| note14 = featuring Final Chapter
| extra14 = SPK
| length14 = 4:05

| title15 = Now I Pray
| note15 = featuring Musalini
| extra15 = SPK
| length15 = 3:37

| title16 = Consider This
| note16 = featuring [[Kelis]]
| extra16 = The Neptunes
| length16 = 4:09

| title17 = Nahmeanuheard (Remix)
| note17 = featuring Capone, [[Cam'ron]], [[Fat Joe]] & [[Cassidy (rapper)|Cassidy]]
| extra17 = Swizz Beatz
| length17 = 4:03

| title18 = Holla Back Slime
| note18 = featuring [[Busta Rhymes]] & [[Jadakiss]]
| extra18 =
| length18 = 1:26

| title19 = The Life of a...(Gangsta)
| note19 = Capone featuring Chinky
| extra19 = Yogi for The Hitmen
| length19 = 5:28
}}


==Charts==
==Charts==
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===Weekly charts===
===Weekly charts===
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! scope="col"| Chart (2002)
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|-
! scope="row"| [[Canadian Albums Chart|Canadian Albums]] ([[Nielsen SoundScan]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canoe.com/JamMusicCharts/prev_072502_ALBUMS.html|title=Albums : Top 100|website=[[Jam!]]|date=July 25, 2002|access-date=April 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041210193433/http://www.canoe.com/JamMusicCharts/prev_072502_ALBUMS.html|archive-date=December 10, 2004}}</ref>
| 29
|-
! scope="row"| Canadian R&B Albums ([[Nielsen SoundScan]])<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.canoe.com/JamMusicCharts/RANDB.html|title=R&B : Top 50|website=[[Jam!]]|date=August 1, 2002|access-date=April 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020804080830/http://www.canoe.com:80/JamMusicCharts/RANDB.html|archive-date=August 4, 2002}}</ref>
| 9
|-
{{album chart|France|98|artist=N.O.R.E.|album=God's Favorite|rowheader=true|accessdate=October 28, 2023}}
|-
|-
{{Album chart|Billboard200|3|artist=N.O.R.E.|rowheader=true|accessdate=September 18, 2013}}
{{album chart|UKR&B|27|date=20020714|rowheader=true|access-date=October 28, 2023}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" |US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=July 13, 2002 |title=The Billboard 200 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2002-07-13/?rank=3 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Nielsen Business Media, Inc.]] |volume=114 |issue=28 |page=84 |issn=0006-2510 |access-date=October 28, 2023}}</ref>
{{album chart|BillboardRandBHipHop|3|artist=N.O.R.E.|rowheader=true|accessdate=September 19, 2013}}
| 3
|-
! scope="row" |US [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=July 13, 2002 |title=Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-albums/2002-07-13/ |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Nielsen Business Media, Inc.]] |volume=114 |issue=28 |page=34 |issn=0006-2510 |access-date=October 28, 2023}}</ref>
| 3
|}
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Discogs master|162657|N.O.R.E. – God's Favorite}}


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Latest revision as of 14:20, 5 December 2024

God's Favorite
Studio album by
N.O.R.E.
ReleasedJune 25, 2002 (2002-06-25)
Recorded2001–02
Studio
GenreHip hop
Length76:35
Label
Producer
N.O.R.E. chronology
Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler
(1999) 		God's Favorite
(2002) 		N.O.R.E. y la Familia...Ya Tú Sabe
(2006)
Singles from God's Favorite
  1. "Grimey"
    Released: October 9, 2001
  2. "Live My Life"
    Released: December 18, 2001
  3. "Nothin'"
    Released: May 14, 2002
  4. "Full Mode"
    Released: November 12, 2002
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
HipHopDX2.5/5[2]
NME[3]
RapReviews6/10[4]
Rolling Stone[5]
Spin6/10[6]
Vibe[7]

God's Favorite is the third studio album by American rapper N.O.R.E.. After six months of label delays, the album was released on June 25, 2002, by Thugged Out Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings.

The album peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200 albums chart moving 118,000 units in its first week of release.[8] In its second week of release, the album sold 64,000 additional copies and dropped to number 8 on the Billboard 200.[9]

It was supported with four singles: "Grimey", "Live My Life", "Nothin'" and "Full Mode". The single "Nothin'" reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the rapper's biggest hit single and his only to reach the Top 10.

Background

[edit]

Originally scheduled for a December 4th, 2001 release, the album was delayed to a February 2002 release. The album was ultimately released on June 25, 2002.

Recording sessions took place at The Room Lab in Hackensack, at Mastersound Studio in Virginia Beach, at South Beach Studios in Miami, at Quad Recording Studios, The Crackhouse, Right Track Recording and Sony Music Studios in New York City, at Troposphere Studios in Livingston, and at South Coast Recorders in Friendswood. Production was handled by The Neptunes, Swizz Beatz, SPKilla, K-Yze, Ez Elpee, Irv Gotti, L.E.S. and Yogi Bear.

It features guest appearances from his C-N-N groupmate Capone, Musaliny-N-Maze, Complexion, Gold Oro, DWNLZY, Final Chapter, Ja Rule, Kelis, Mashonda, Troy Outlaw, Busta Rhymes, Cam'ron, Cassidy, Chinky, Fat Joe, Ice-T, Jadakiss, Mike Kyser, Nas, Nelly, Tyson Beckford and Latricia Thompson.

Track listing

[edit]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Hit Me Slime" (featuring Nas, Ice-T, Mike Kyser, Nelly and Tyson Beckford)  2:27
2."God's Favorite"
Kyze2:01
3."Nothin'" (featuring Pharrell Williams)
The Neptunes4:24
4."Grimey"
  • Santiago
  • Williams
  • Hugo
The Neptunes4:09
5."Nahmeanuheard" (featuring DWNLZY)
Swizz Beatz4:28
6."Mr. CEO" (featuring Musaliny-N-Maze, Gold Oro and Troy Outlaw)
  • Santiago
  • Musa Abdallah
  • Michael Allen
  • Wilber Spady
  • Troy Muldrow
  • Ravenell
Kyze5:02
7."Big D" (featuring Akinyele, Heather Hunter and Kia)
EZ Elpee5:28
8."Live My Life" (featuring Ja Rule)
Irv Gotti5:15
9."Full Mode"
  • Santiago
  • Williams
  • Hugo
The Neptunes3:52
10."Love Ya Moms" (performed by Capone-N-Noreaga, Musaliny-N-Maze, Gold Oro and Complexion)
SPK5:05
11."Head Bussa"
  • Santiago
  • Williams
The Neptunes3:49
12."Wanna Be Like Him" (featuring Mashonda)
  • Santiago
  • Dean
Swizz Beatz3:48
13."Black Clouds" (featuring Complexion)
3:59
14."Banned From Another Club" (featuring Final Chapter)
  • Santiago
  • Allen Joseph
  • Brandon Burke
  • Almonte
SPK4:05
15."Now I Pray" (featuring Musaliny)
  • Santiago
  • Abdallah
  • Almonte
SPK3:37
16."Consider This" (featuring Kelis)
  • Santiago
  • Williams
  • Hugo
The Neptunes4:09
17."Nahmeanuheard (Remix)" (performed by Capone-N-Noreaga, Cam'Ron, Fat Joe and Cassidy)
Swizz Beatz4:03
18."Holla Back Slime" (featuring Busta Rhymes and Jadakiss)  1:26
19."The Life of a...(Gangsta)" (performed by Capone and Chinky)
  • Holley
  • Jeremy Graham
Yogi "Sugar Bear" Graham5:28
Total length:76:35
Leftover tracks
  • "Livest Niggas"
  • "Full Mode (Remix)" (performed by Capone-N-Noreaga and Musaliny-N-Maze)
  • "Nothin' (Remix)" (performed by Capone-N-Noreaga, Musaliny-N-Maze, Foxy Brown, Puff Daddy, Final Chapter, and Pharrell Williams)
Sample credits

Charts

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References

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