Kiss of Death (Jadakiss album)

Kiss of Death
Studio album by Jadakiss
Released	June 22, 2004
Recorded	2002 - 2004; Evil Genius Studios, New York, New York Powerhouse Studios, Yonkers, New York Groovyville Studios, Los Angeles, California
Genre	Hip hop
Length	62:54
Label	Ruff Ryders, Interscope
Producer	The Neptunes, Kanye West, Scott Storch, Havoc, Swizz Beatz, Eminem, Alchemist, DJ Green Lantern, Black Key, Jelly Roll, Ned.com, Elite, Baby Grand, Red Spyda
Jadakiss chronology
Kiss tha Game Goodbye (2001) Kiss of Death (2004) The Last Kiss (2009) Singles from Kiss of Death "Time's Up" Released: April 20, 2004 "Why?" Released: July 13, 2004 "U Make Me Wanna" Released: October 12, 2004

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic
Entertainment Weekly	(B)
Blender
HipHopDX
RapReviews	(8.5/10)
Rolling Stone
Spin	A−
Vibe
USA Today

Kiss of Death is the 2004 album by rapper Jadakiss. It is the follow-up to his 2001 gold selling debut album Kiss Tha Game Goodbye. "Kiss of Death" was released in the US on the 22nd of June and reached #1 on both the Billboard 200 and the Rap Albums charts. In the UK it peaked at #65. The album features the singles "Time's Up" (with Nate Dogg), followed by the political and world issue crossover hit "Why" (with Anthony Hamilton), "U Make Me Wanna" (with Mariah Carey) and Welcome to D-Block (with Eminem and D-Block). It was certified Gold by the RIAA. The album was more successful than its predecessor Kiss Tha Game Goodbye.

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Intro"	J. Phillips, J. D'Agostino	DJ Green Lantern	1:13
2.	"What You So Mad At?"	J. Phillips, M. Davis	Black Key	3:37
3.	"Shine" (featuring Snoop Dogg & DJ Quik)	J. Phillips, D. Blake, C. Broadus, D. Drew, S. Green	Jelly Roll	5:00
4.	"Bring You Down"	J. Phillips, Q. Atkinson	Neo Da Matrix	3:39
5.	"Time's Up" (featuring Nate Dogg)	J. Phillips, N. Hale, S. Storch	Scott Storch	3:36
6.	"Why" (featuring Anthony Hamilton)	J. Phillips, A. Hamilton, K. Muchita, P. Moerien	Havoc	4:00
7.	"U Make Me Wanna" (featuring Mariah Carey)	J. Phillips, M. Carey, S. Storch	Scott Storch	4:53
8.	"Hot" (Skit)	L. Troutman, R. Troutman		0:18
9.	"Hot Sauce to Go" (featuring Pharrell)	J. Phillips, P. Williams	The Neptunes	3:56
10.	"Real Hip Hop" (featuring Sheek Louch)	J. Phillips, S. Jacobs, K. Dean, C. Mayfield	Swizz Beatz	2:57
11.	"Shoot Outs" (featuring Styles P)	J. Phillips, D. Styles, A. Parrino	Elite	4:18
12.	"Still Feel Me"	J. Phillips, A. Maman	The Alchemist	2:42
13.	"By Your Side"	J. Phillips, R. Adair, M. McLeod, P. Sawyer	Baby Grand	3:51
14.	"Gettin' It In" (featuring Kanye West)	J. Phillips, K. West	Kanye West	3:37
15.	"Air It Out"	J. Phillips, Q. Atkinson	Neo Da Matrix	4:03
16.	"Welcome to D-Block" (performed by The LOX featuring Eminem)	J. Phillips, M. Mathers, S. Jacobs, D. Styles, L. Resto, S. King	Eminem	4:25
17.	"Kiss of Death" (featuring Styles P)	J. Phillips, A. Thelusma	Red Spyda	3:12
18.	"I'm Goin Back" (featuring Nesha)	J. Phillips, M. Davis, R. Howerton, W. Lewis, D. Lewis	Black Key	3:37

• Note: Not Present On The Clean Version.

• Note: On the clean version "Shoot Outs" is listed as "SXXXX Outs".

Samples

Why

• "Mandrake" by Gong

Real Hip Hop

• "Do Do Wap Is Strong In Here" by Curtis Mayfield

Shoot Outs

• "Made in Heaven" by Freddie Mercury

By Your Side

• "I'd Find You Anywhere" by Creative Source

Gettin' It In

• "Facade" by Melba Moore

Hot Skit

• "I Wanna Be Your Man" by Roger Troutman

I'm Goin Back

• "Secret Lovers" by Atlantic Starr

References

Preceded by To the 5 Boroughs by Beastie Boys

Billboard 200 number-one album July 4, 2004 – July 10, 2004

Succeeded by The Hunger for More by Lloyd Banks