First Family 4 Life
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|---|---|
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
| RapReviews | (9/10)[4] |
First Family 4 Life is the third full-length album released by M.O.P., the album was released on March 11, 1998, through Relativity Records. DJ Premier produces five songs on the album and also serves as an executive producer of the project (with Laze E Laze). The LP features more guest-appearances than previous M.O.P. projects; cameos include Jay-Z, Freddie Foxxx, Gang Starr, O.C. and Treach from Naughty By Nature.
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Featured Guest(s) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Billy Skit" | 0:58 | ||
| 2 | "Breakin' the Rules" | DJ Premier | DJ Premier | 4:12 |
| 3 | "4 Alarm Blaze" | Laze E Laze | Teflon, Jay-Z | 4:29 |
| 4 | "Blood Sweat and Tears" | Laze E Laze | 4:42 | |
| 5 | "Down 4 Whateva" | M.O.P. | O.C. | 3:33 |
| 6 | "Facing Off" | M.O.P., Laze E. Laze | 3:38 | |
| 7 | "My Kinda Nigga Part II" | Da Beatminerz | Heather B. | 4:07 |
| 8 | "I Luv" | DJ Premier | Freddie Foxxx | 4:50 |
| 9 | "Salute Part II" | DJ Premier | Gang Starr | 4:17 |
| 10 | "Ride With Us" | Laze E Laze | 4:43 | |
| 11 | "Handle Ur Bizness (DJ Premier Remix)" | DJ Premier | 4:14 | |
| 12 | "Fly Nigga Hill Figga" | M.O.P. | 4:07 | |
| 13 | "What the Future Holds" | M.O.P. | 3:57 | |
| 14 | "Downtown Swinga '98" | DJ Premier | 4:13 | |
| 15 | "Fame Skit" | 1:52 | ||
| 16 | "Brooklyn/Jersey Get Wild" | Laze E Laze | Treach | 4:07 |
| 17 | "New York Salute" | M.O.P. | 2:56 | |
| 18 | "Way Of The World" (Japanese bonus track) | Laze E Laze | 4:04 | |
| 19 | "Move Something" (Japanese bonus track) | M.O.P. | 4:24 |
Samples
Breakin' the Rules
- "Sweet Gingerbread Man" by Michel Legrand
4 Alarm Blaze
- "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor
Down 4 Whateva
- "If 6 Was 9" by Jimi Hendrix
Facing Off
- "You Light Up My Life" by Jean Carne
My Kinda Nigga
- "(Don't Worry) if There's a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go" by Curtis Mayfield
I Luv
- "Repent Walpurgis" by Procol Harum
- "Get on the Good Foot" by James Brown
Salute Part II
- "Keep the Faith" by Mel & Tim
Handle Ur Bizness (DJ Premier Remix)
- "Must Be Dues" by Melba Moore
Fly Nigga, Hill Figga
- "Summertime" by Billy Stewart
What the Future Holds
- "Together Once Again" by Jean Carne
Fame Skit
- "Never Had a Dream" by Ohio Players
New York Salute
- "Wildlife" by Tony Williams
Charts
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[5] | 80 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] | 14 |
References
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