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| single4 = Diamond in Da Ruff [ReMix]
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'''''Still Ghetto''''' is the second studio album by American [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] singer [[Jaheim]]. It was released by Divine Mill Records and [[Warner Bros. Records]] on November 5, 2002 in the United States. Released to favorable reviews, it debuted at number eight on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and number three on the ''Billboard'' [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]], with first-week sales of 111,000 copies,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/73472/timberlake-cant-nudge-8-mile-from-no-1|title=Timberlake Can't Nudge '8 Mile' From No. 1|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard ]]|accessdate=July 23, 2020}}</ref> eventually reaching platinum for selling a million domestic copies.<ref name="riaa"/>

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The album spawned the hit single "[[Fabulous (Jaheim song)|Fabulous]]" featuring [[Tha' Rayne]] as well as the single "Put That Woman First" which entered the top 20 of the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], reaching number 20. The track, "Everywhere I Am" is dedicated to the memory of the singer's parents, who died before he rose to fame. {{when|date=September 2012}}

==Critical reception==
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| rev1 = [[Allmusic]]
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| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>[{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r615008|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic review]</ref>
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="allmusic">[{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r615008|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic review]</ref>
| rev2 = [[BBC Music]]
| rev2 = [[BBC Music]]
| rev2Score = (favorable)<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/8c8c BBC Music review]</ref>
| rev2Score = (favorable)<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/8c8c BBC Music review]</ref>
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| rev5Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=uSUEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA153&dq=Revolutions+Vibe+ghetto&lr= Vibe review]</ref>
| rev5Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=uSUEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA153&dq=Revolutions+Vibe+ghetto&lr= Vibe review]</ref>
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[[Allmusic]] editor John Bush found that "Jaheim's considerable vocal talents only increased during the recording of his second album, and a stronger set of songs made ''Still Ghetto'' a definite improvement over the debut [...] For "Everywhere I Am," Jaheim recorded a postcard to his mother, who died before he gained fame; it's another testament to his power as an artist that Still Ghetto never descends into maudlin sentiments. Just like his soul forefathers, everything about Jaheim is honest and heartfelt."<ref name="allmusic"/>
'''''Still Ghetto''''' is the second studio album by American [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] singer [[Jaheim]].

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It spawned the hit single "[[Fabulous (Jaheim song)|Fabulous]]" featuring [[Tha' Rayne]]. The album was released on November 5, 2002. It reached platinum status. The single "Put That Woman First" has been his biggest hit to date{{when|date=September 2012}} on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], reaching number 20. This is Jaheim's best selling album to date. The track, "Everywhere I Am" is dedicated to the memory of the singer's parents, who died before he rose to fame. {{when|date=September 2012}}


==Chart performance==
==Chart performance==

Revision as of 14:28, 23 July 2020

Still Ghetto
Studio album by
Jaheim
ReleasedNovember 5, 2002
GenreR&B
Label
Jaheim chronology
Ghetto Love
(2001) 		Still Ghetto
(2002) 		Ghetto Classics
(2006)
Singles from Still Ghetto
  1. "Fabulous"
    Released: October 15, 2002
  2. "Put That Woman First"
    Released: February 9, 2003
  3. "Backtight"
    Released: April 20, 2003
  4. "Diamond in da Ruff"
    Released: September 15, 2003

Still Ghetto is the second studio album by American R&B singer Jaheim. It was released by Divine Mill Records and Warner Bros. Records on November 5, 2002 in the United States. Released to favorable reviews, it debuted at number eight on the US Billboard 200 and number three on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, with first-week sales of 111,000 copies,[1] eventually reaching platinum for selling a million domestic copies.[2]

The album spawned the hit single "Fabulous" featuring Tha' Rayne as well as the single "Put That Woman First" which entered the top 20 of the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 20. The track, "Everywhere I Am" is dedicated to the memory of the singer's parents, who died before he rose to fame. [when?]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[3]
BBC Music(favorable)[4]
Entertainment WeeklyB−[5]
Uncut[6]
Vibe[7]

Allmusic editor John Bush found that "Jaheim's considerable vocal talents only increased during the recording of his second album, and a stronger set of songs made Still Ghetto a definite improvement over the debut [...] For "Everywhere I Am," Jaheim recorded a postcard to his mother, who died before he gained fame; it's another testament to his power as an artist that Still Ghetto never descends into maudlin sentiments. Just like his soul forefathers, everything about Jaheim is honest and heartfelt."[3]

Chart performance

In the United States, Still Ghetto debuted at number eight on the US Billboard 200 and number three on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, with first-week sales of 111,000 copies.[8] It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling a million domestic copies.[2]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Introduction" (featuring Duganz)
1:48
2."Diamond in da Ruff"
3:21
3."Fabulous" (featuring Tha' Rayne)
  • Berkeley
  • KayGee
3:47
4."Let's Talk About It"
  • Muhammad
  • Bessie Banks
  • Charles Amorelli
  • C. Lighty
  • Frank Green
  • Herman Kelly
  • Hoagland
  • Nat Robinson
  • Giz
  • Calogero
4:02
5."Put That Woman First"
  • Bingham
  • KayGee
4:05
6."Beauty and the Thug" (featuring Mary J. Blige)
  • Artell Vanderveer
  • Malik Pendleton
Pendleton4:57
7."Me And My Bitch"
  • Eric Williams
  • Wesley Hogges
  • Williams
  • Hogges
3:19
8."Backtight"
  • Williams
  • McFadden
  • Hoagland
  • John Drakesford
  • Whitehead
  • Kenneth Gamble
  • Larry Singletary
  • Carstarphen
  • Hogges
  • Williams
  • Hogges
3:45
9."Special Day"PendletonPendleton4:42
10."Long as I Live"
  • Muhammad
  • C. Lighty
  • D. Lighty
  • Delvis Damon
  • Ferrell
  • Hoagland
  • Eddie F.
  • D. Lighty
4:45
11."Interlude"
  • Ferrell
  • D. Lighty
  • Eddie F.
  • D. Lighty
0:48
12."Everywhere I Am"
  • D. Lighty
  • Ferrell
  • Sylvester Jordan Jr.
  • Eddie F.
  • D. Lighty
5:17
13."Tight Jeans"
  • Muhammad
  • C. Lighty
  • D. Lighty
  • Ferrell
  • Jordan
  • Eddie F.
  • D. Lighty
4:35
14."Whut You Want"
  • C. Lighty
  • Hoagland
  • Kiyamma Griffin
Drummer & DJ1:42
15."Every Which Way" (featuring Duganz)
  • Youngblood
  • Williams
  • Hoagland
  • Drakesford
  • Hogges
  • Williams
  • Hogges
3:47
16."Still Ghetto" (featuring Taquane)
T.O.4:09

Sample credits

  • "Fabulous" contains replayed elements from "Wake Up Everybody" as performed by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes.
  • "Let's Talk About It" contains elements from "Try to Leave Me If You Can But I Bet You Can't Do It" as performed by Bessie Banks.
  • "Put That Woman First" contains replayed elements from "I Forgot to Be Your Lover" as performed by William Bell.
  • "Backtight" contains elements from "Somebody Told Me" as performed by Teddy Pendergrass.
  • "Still Ghetto" contains elements from "I'd Find You Anywhere" as performed by Creative Source.

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[2] Platinum 1,000,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "Timberlake Can't Nudge '8 Mile' From No. 1". Billboard . Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "American album certifications – Jaheim – Still Ghetto". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Allmusic review
  4. ^ BBC Music review
  5. ^ Entertainment Weekly review
  6. ^ "Jaheim – Still Ghetto". Uncut. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
  7. ^ Vibe review
  8. ^ "Timberlake Can't Nudge '8 Mile' From No. 1". Billboard . Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  9. ^ "Jaheim Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  10. ^ "Jaheim Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  11. ^ "Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2003". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
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