Mama Drama (album)

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Mama Drama
Studio album by
Mia X
ReleasedOctober 27, 1998
Recorded1997–1998
GenreSouthern Hip Hop, Gangsta Rap, Dirty Rap
Length77:24
Label
ProducerMaster P, Beats By the Pound
Mia X chronology
Unlady Like
(1997)		 Mama Drama
(1998)
Singles from Mama Drama
  1. "What'cha Wanna Do"
    Released: May 12, 1998
  2. "Imma Shine"
    Released: September 2, 1998
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Mama Drama is the third studio album released by American rapper Mia X, which was released on October 27, 1998, on No Limit Records, distributed by Priority Records and EMI, and featured production from Master P and Beats By the Pound. Many of the guests who appeared on the previous album returned for guest appearances on the album including Fat Joe and Charlie Wilson.

Background and singles

The album would turn out to be Mia X's most successful album commercially and critically, charting at #7 on the Billboard 200 and #3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts selling 99,223 copies in its first week and was certified Gold two weeks later. There were 2 singles "What'cha Wanna Do" also found success, making it to #41 on the Billboard Hot 100, 4 on the Hot Rap Tracks and 32 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and I'mma shinin.

Track listing
  1. "Bring It On"- 5:10 (featuring Fiend, Mystikal, C-Murder, Mac & Skull Duggery) [produced by KLC]
  2. "What'cha Wanna Do"- 4:40 (featuring Charlie Wilson) [produced by KLC & Craig B)
  3. "Don't Start No Shit"- 3:55 (featuring Master P & C-Murder) [produced by Craig B]
  4. "Mama Drama"- 2:56 (featuring Fiend) [produced by KLC]
  5. "Imma Shine"- 4:03 (featuring O'Dell) [prod. by Craig B]
  6. "I Think Somebody"- 3:03 (featuring Fiend) [produced by KLC]
  7. "Mama's Tribute"- 3:59 (produced by KLC)
  8. "What's Ya Point"- 4:19 (featuring Fat Joe & Snoop Dogg) [produced by Craig B]
  9. "Thugs Like Me"- 3:57 (produced by KLC)
  10. "Ride or Run"- 3:20 (featuring Big Ed & Steady Mobb'n) [produced by Carlos]
  11. "Tru Bitches"- 3:07 (produced by Craig B)
  12. "Puttin' It Down"- 3:55 (featuring Fiend, Mystikal, Mac and Kane & Abel) [produced by KLC]
  13. "Ghetto Livin'"- 4:03 (featuring Ghetto Commission & O'Dell) [produced by Carlos]
  14. "Play Wit Pussy"- 3:47 (featuring Fiend) [produced by KLC]
  15. "Don't Blame Me"- 4:08 (featuring C-Murder & Mr. Serv-On) [produced by Carlos]
  16. "Daddy"- 4:12 (produced by O'dell)
  17. "Like Dat"- 3:58 (produced by Craig B)
  18. "Sex Ed."- 4:44 (featuring Silkk the Shocker) [produced by O'dell]
  19. "Flip & Rip"- 3:18 (featuring Mac) [produced by KLC]
  20. "Fallen Angels" (Dear Jil)"- 3:10 (produced by O'dell)

Credits and personnel
  • Mia X- vocals, rapping
  • Craig B. - Producer
  • Big Ed - Guest Artist, Performer, Primary Artist
  • Big Man - Vocals
  • Boz- Vocals
  • Carlos - Producer
  • C-Murder Composer, Guest Artist, Performer, Primary Artist
  • Byron Dollioli - Primary Artist
  • Fat Joe - Guest Artist, Performer, Primary Artist
  • Fiend - Featured Artist, Guest Artist, Performer, Primary Artist
  • Ghetto Commission - Guest Artist, Performer, Primary Artist
  • Leslie Henderson- Photography
  • K Lou - Bass
  • Kane & Abel -Performer, Primary Artist
  • KLC- Producer
  • M.A.C. - Guest Artist, Primary Artist
  • Mac - Primary Artist
  • Larry Mac - Composer
  • Master P - Executive Producer, Guest Artist, Performer, Primary Artist
  • Mr. Serv-On - Guest Artist, Performer, Primary Artist
  • Mystikal - Featured Artist, Guest Artist, Performer, Primary Artist, Unknown
  • O'Dell - Primary Artist, Producer, Vocals
  • Porsha Vocals
  • Oliver Scott Composer
  • Carol Sheridan Photography
  • Silkk the Shocker- Guest Artist, Primary Artist, Vocals
  • Skull Duggrey- Performer, Primary Artist
  • Snoop Dogg- Composer, Guest Artist, Performer, Primary Artist
  • Steady Mobb'n - Composer, Performer, Primary Artist
  • Anita Thomas - Vocals
  • Mark Trentecosta Guitar
  • Wendy Weary - Primary Artist, Vocals
  • Ronnie Wilson- Composer

Charts

References
  1. "Mia X Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  2. "Mia X Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  3. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1999". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
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