Welcome to Our World
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The album peaked at number 33 on the US Billboard 200 albums chart. It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on May 12, 1998, for selling over a million copies. It spawned three singles: the official singles "Up Jumps da Boogie" and "Clock Strikes", and the promotional single "Luv 2 Luv Ya". Its lead single, "Up Jumps da Boogie", was certified Gold by the RIAA on August 26, 1997.
In August 2021, Blackground rebranded as Blackground 2.0, with Barry Hankerson remaining as founder. Blackground 2.0 signed a distribution deal with Empire Distribution, which will re-release the label's catalogue onto digital download sites and streaming services.[1][2][3][4] Welcome to Our World was re-released on August 27, 2021.
Critical reception
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Track listing
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- Sample credits
- Track 1 contains a sample of "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" by Melissa "Missy" Elliott
- Track 14 contains a sample of the Knight Rider theme by Glen A. Larson and Stu Phillips
Charts
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Certifications
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References
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External links
- Template:PAGENAMEBASE at Discogs (list of releases)
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