Rhythm-al-ism

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Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "Unsubst-infobox". Rhythm-al-ism is the fourth studio album by American West Coast hip hop recording artist and producer DJ Quik, released on November 24, 1998, by Arista Records and was certified Gold by the RIAA on July 7, 1999. It peaked at number 63 on the US Billboard 200 chart. He recorded the album at Skip Sailor Recordings in Los Angeles, and worked with producer G-One. The album featured the singles "You'z a Ganxta", "Hand In Hand" featuring 2nd II None & El DeBarge, and "Down, Down, Down" featuring Suga Free, Mausberg & AMG.

Background and recording

In an interview with Complex, DJ Quik spoke on the background and recording process of Rhythm-al-ism stating, “With the Rhythm-al-ism album, even though it didn't have a home because Profile Records was going through something and I was fighting them for back royalties and they had me on suspension because they didn't want to pay me. I understood, those were some big checks, I wouldn't want to pay DJ Quik either. "I think that's when I lost my rough edges, I lost the gangster and became like an R&B pretty boy. "The name Rhythm-al-ism alone tells you what I was doing. I was mixing up rhythms. I was meshing R&B with hip-hop and jazz. And a little bit of comedy".[1]

The cover art and some aspects of the album were inspired by L.A. rock band the Doors, confirmed by Quik himself via Instagram.

Critical reception

Template:Music ratings Rhythm-al-ism received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics. People at Allmusic rated the album at 2 and a half stars and wrote that Considering its guest list—packed with enough star power (El DeBarge, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Peter Gunz, Hi-C, AMG, and 2nd II None) to fill a "Wrestlemania" card—Rhythm-al-ism promises more than it actually delivers.[2] Los Angeles Times gave the album 3 stars.[3]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number sixty three on the US Billboard 200 and spent 29 weeks on the chart. It also debuted at number thirteen on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts and spent 39 weeks on the chart as well.[4] The album was certified Gold on July 27, 1999, by the RIAA for selling over 500,000 copies.

Track listing

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Sample credits

Personnel

Credits for Rhythm-al-ism adapted from liner notes.[5]

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Charts

Chart (1998)[4] Peak
position
US Billboard 200 63
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums 13

Year-end charts

Chart (1999) Position
US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[6] 61

Singles

Song Chart (1998–99) Peak
position
"You'z a Ganxta" US Billboard Hot R&B Airplay[7] 66
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[4] 59
"Hand in Hand" US Billboard Hot R&B Airplay[7] 54
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[8] 66
US Billboard Rhythmic Top 40[9] 38
"Down, Down, Down" US Billboard Hot R&B Airplay[7] 51
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[8] 59

Certifications

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Release history

Region Date Label Format
United States[2] November 10, 1998 Arista Records CD, Cassette, LP
Canada[10] November 23, 1998 Arista Records CD, Cassette
United Kingdom[11] November 24, 1998 Arista Records CD, Cassette

References

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