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Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories

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Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories
Compilation album by
Swizz Beatz
ReleasedDecember 10, 2002
Recorded2001–2002
Genre
Label
Producer
  • Swizz Beatz (also exec.)
  • John McClain (co-exec.)
  • Tony Lopez
  • James Seawood
  • S. Davis
  • Khary & Keough
  • Saint Denson
  • Kid Klever
  • J. Brown
  • Metallica
  • Bob Rock
Swizz Beatz chronology
Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories
(2002) 		One Man Band Man
(2007)
Singles from G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories
  1. "Good Times"
    Released: March 4, 2002
  2. "Guilty"
    Released: April 27, 2002
  3. "Bigger Business"
    Released: October 1, 2002
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Blender[2]
Entertainment WeeklyB[3]
HipHopDX3/5[4]
RapReviews8/10[5]
Rolling Stone[6]
XXLXL (4/5)[7]
USA Today[8]
Uncut[9]

Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories is a compilation album by American hip hop recording artist and record producer Swizz Beatz, released on December 10, 2002,[10] under Interscope, DreamWorks and his own label Full Surface. It debuted at number 50 on the US Billboard 200 album chart, selling 59,000 copies in its first week.[11]

The album spawned three singles, including the hit "Good Times", as performed by Styles P. "Good Times" was also included on Styles P's 2002 debut album A Gangster and a Gentleman. The song "Shyne", as performed by Shyne, was included on his 2004 album Godfather Buried Alive, which was released while Shyne was imprisoned.

Tracklisting

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No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."The Start (Intro)"Tony Lopez1:47
2."Ghetto Stories" (performed by Swizz Beatz)Swizz Beatz, James Seawood (co.), S. Davis (add.)3:38
3."Big Business" (performed by Jadakiss and Ron Isley)Swizz Beatz4:34
4."Turn It Up (Interlude)"Swizz Beatz1:45
5."Endalay" (performed by Busta Rhymes and Swizz Beatz)Swizz Beatz4:58
6."Shyne" (performed by Shyne and Mashonda)Swizz Beatz4:31
7."Ghetto Love" (performed by Mashonda and LL Cool J)Swizz Beatz, Khary & Keough (co.)5:06
8."Alien (skit)"Swizz Beatz2:13
9."Good Times" (performed by Styles P)Swizz Beatz, Saint Denson (co.)4:25
10."Gone Delirious" (performed by Lil' Kim)Swizz Beatz4:28
11."N.O.R.E." (performed by N.O.R.E.)Swizz Beatz4:18
12."Let Me See Ya Do Your Thing" (performed by Birdman and Yung Wun)Swizz Beatz, Kid Klever (co.)4:23
13."Island Spice" (performed by Eve)Swizz Beatz4:27
14."Guilty" (performed by Bounty Killer and Swizz Beatz)Swizz Beatz, J. Brown (co.)4:42
15."Salute Me (Remix)" (performed by Nas, Fat Joe, and Cassidy)Swizz Beatz3:58
16."We Did It Again" (performed by Metallica and Ja Rule)Metallica, Bob Rock, Swizz Beatz (add.)4:44
17."Bigger Business" (performed by Jadakiss, Ron Isley, Diddy, Birdman, Snoop Dogg, Cassidy, and TQ)Swizz Beatz3:57
Notes

 • (co.) Co-producer
 • (add.) Additional production

Chart positions

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2002–2003) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[12] 50
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] 10

Year-end charts

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Chart (2003) Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[14] 81

References

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  1. ^ Bush, John. Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories at AllMusic
  2. ^ ex, kris (August 2002). "The Guide: Swizz Beats – Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories". Blender. Dennis Publishing. p. 124.
  3. ^ Baker, Soren (January 3, 2003). "Music: SWIZZ BEATZ – Swizz Beatz Presents Ghetto Stories". Entertainment Weekly. No. 689. p. 64. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  4. ^ Tindal, K. B. (July 25, 2002). "Swizz Beatz – G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  5. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (December 17, 2002). "Swizz Beatz :: Swizz Beatz Presents Ghetto Stories :: DreamWorks Records". RapReviews. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  6. ^ McGuire, Kathryn (August 8, 2002). "Recordings: Swizz Beatz – G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories". Rolling Stone. No. 902. p. 78.
  7. ^ Callahan-Bever, Noah (August 2002). "Critical Breakdown: Swizz Beatz – Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories". XXL. No. 39. p. 135.
  8. ^ Jones, Steve (December 24, 2002). "Beatz gets backup on 'G.H.E.T.T.O'". USA Today. p. 08d.
  9. ^ "Swizz Beatz – Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories". Uncut. January 1, 2003. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  10. ^ Findlay, Mitch (December 10, 2020). "Swizz Beatz Celebrates 18 Years Of "G.H.E.T.T.O Stories"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  11. ^ Dansby, Andrew (December 18, 2002). "Shania Holds Off Aaliyah". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 1, 2007. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  12. ^ "Various Artists Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  13. ^ "Various Artists Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  14. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2003". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
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