Can-I-Bus
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Can-I-Bus is the first studio album by rapper Canibus, released on September 8 1998 through Universal Records. The album was released after the rapper's success with his LL Cool J diss track, "Second Round K.O.", which was included on Can-I-Bus, with additional support from heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson. However, after the album arrived in stores, disbelief and disappointment could often be noted in those who purchased it; the beats, created mostly by Wyclef Jean, were criticized for their blandness and unoriginality (with a fair amount of the criticism coming from Canibus), while other listeners were discouraged by Canibus' distinctive lyrics.
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Intro" | Canibus, Jerry Wonder (co-producer), Wyclef Jean | *Interlude* |
| 2 | "Patriots" | Canibus (co-producer), Danny & Cyrus (co-producer), Salaam Remi | Canibus, Free, Pras |
| 3 | "Get Retarded" | Canibus (co-producer), Salaam Remi | Canibus |
| 4 | "Niggonometry" | Canibus (co-producer), Jerry Wonder, LG | Canibus |
| 5 | "Second Round K.O." | Canibus (co-producer), Jerry Wonder, Wyclef Jean | Canibus |
| 6 | "What's Going On" | Canibus (co-producer), Jerry Wonder, LG | Canibus |
| 7 | "I Honor U" | Canibus (co-producer), Jerry Wonder (co-producer), Wyclef Jean | Canibus |
| 8 | "Hype-Nitis" | Canibus (co-producer), Jerry Wonder, Joe Servilus (co-producer) | Canibus |
| 9 | "How We Roll" | Clark Kent | Canibus, Panama P.I. |
| 10 | "Channel Zero" | Canibus (co-producer), Clark Kent | Canibus |
| 11 | "Let's Ride" | A Kid Called Roots, Canibus (co-producer), Jerry Wonder | Canibus |
| 12 | "Buckingham Palace" | Canibus (co-producer), Jerry Wonder, Wyclef Jean | Canibus |
| 13 | "Rip Rock" | Canibus (co-producer), Jerry Wonder, Wyclef Jean | Canibus |
| 14 | "How Come"
(present on some releases) |
Canibus (co-producer), Jerry Duplessis, Wyclef Jean | Canibus |
Samples
"Get Retarded"
- "After The Dance" by Marvin Gaye
- "Christy" by L.A. Boppers
"Niggonometry"
- "Brother's Gotta Work It Out" by Willie Hutch
"What's Goin' On"
- "Live Nigga Rap" by Nas ft. Mobb Deep (vocals by Havoc)
- "Big Poppa" by The Notorious B.I.G.
"How We Roll"
- "Something for Nothing" by MFSB
"Channel Zero"
- "Christo Redentor" by Ferrante & Teicher
Album singles
| Single information |
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| "Second Round K.O." |
Album chart positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | ||
| Billboard 200 | Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | Top Heatseekers | ||
| 1998 | Can-I-Bus? | 2 | 2 | 24 |
Singles chart positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | ||||
| Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | Canadian Singles Chart | ||
| 1998 | "Second Round K.O." | 28 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
References
- ^ Thomas Erlewine, Stephen. allmusic ((( Can-I-Bus > Overview ))). All Music Guide. Accessed February 23 2008.
- ^ Robert Christgau: CG: Can-I-Bus. Consumer Guide. Accessed February 23 2008.
- ^ Powell, Kevin (September 4 1998). Canibus: Can-I-Bus? : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone. Accessed February 23 2008.