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The Hard Way is the only studio album from American hip hop trio 213, which consisted of Snoop Dogg, Warren G and Nate Dogg. It was released on August 17, 2004 under Doggystyle Records, G-Funk Entertainment, Dogg Foundation, TVT Records.

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• The Hard Way is the only studio album from American hip hop trio 213, which consisted of Snoop Dogg, Warren G and Nate Dogg. It was released on August 17.

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Background[edit]

The reunion of the group first appeared as 213 in Warren G's The Return of the Regulator in the track 'Yo' Sassy Ways'. In 2003, Snoop Dogg, released his series of mixtapes, from which the second compilation Welcome to tha chuuch, Vol. 2 included the first version of 'So Fly', which is a parody of the then chart-running hit single by Monica, So Gone. Missy Elliott, a co-producer of the song (with Spike & Jamahl), got to hear the tape and was very impressed by it. She agreed with Snoop to cede the right of the sample for the upcoming 213 project in exchange for their rapping on Tamia's 'Can't Go for That' remix. In the end it came out to be the first unofficial radio single of The Hard Way.

Reception[edit]

The Hard Way received mixed to positive reviews from music critics. Jason Birchmeier of AllMusic especially praised Warren G for 'rapping tougher and more gangsta than usual.'^[1] For HipHopDX, K.B. Tindal described the album as containing '[c]risp beats, sharp hooks, and straight lyrics.'^[4] Rating the album three out of four stars, Rob Sheffield of Rolling Stone called 213 an 'excellent G-funk-era-revival supergroup.'^[6]

Grading the album with a C-plus, Michael Endelman of Entertainment Weekly compared the group to the 2003–04 Los Angeles Lakers, because the album 'boasts marquee talent but doesn’t quite deliver the championship trophy.'^[3] Matt Barone of RapReviews scored the album 5.5 out of 10 points for 'overly generic left coast production and uninspired verses.'^[5] Scott McKeating of Stylus rated the album six points out of 10, in part due to lackluster lyrics: 'Snoop and Nate seem to have a problem going longer than a few bars without dropping some lines about 'dirty ass hoes.'^[7] Rondell Conway of Vibe rated the album with 2.5 out of five due to 213 offering what he called 'obsolete subject matter' despite 'nostalgically offer[ing] its signature G-funk sound.'^[8]

Commercial performance[edit]

The Hard Way debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200, selling 95,000 copies in its first week.^[9] The album debuted at top on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.^[10]

213 - The Hard Way

'So Fly' was released on July 6, 2004 at first single from the album. The song reached at number 2 on US BillboardBubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.

The official debut retail single was 'Groupie Luv', which was also accompanied by a promo video. It was directed by Chris Robinson and was filmed in Snoop Dogg's own house (see also Still a G Thang). It is also the video debut for dancer Criscilla Crossland. 'Groupie Luv' topped at number 26 on BillboardHot 100 Airplay.

Track listing[edit]

Notes

• 'Twist Yo' Body' features backing vocals performed by Dion.
• 'Rick James' (Interlude) features vocals performed by Dave Chappelle.

Sample credits

• 'Keep It Gangsta' contains an interpolation of 'Black Cow' performed by Steely Dan.
• 'Groupie Luv' contains an interpolation of 'Chameleon' performed by Herbie Hancock, Paul Jackson, Harvey Mason and Bennie Maupin.
• 'Another Summer' contains excerpts of 'Intimate Friends' performed by Eddie Kendricks.
• 'Gotta Find a Way' contains excerpts of 'Rejoice' performed by the Emotions.
• 'Joysticc' contains an interpolation of 'Juicy Fruit' performed by James Mtume.
• 'Mary Jane' contains excerpts of 'It's Time' performed by the Jungle Brothers.
• 'MLK' contains an interpolation of 'Riding High' performed by Faze-O.
• 'My Dirty Ho' contains an interpolation of 'The Rain' performed by Oran 'Juice' Jones.
• 'So Fly' contains excerpts of the recording 'So Gone' performed by Monica and excerpts of 'You Are Number 1' performed by The Whispers.

Personnel[edit]

Charts[edit]

Singles[edit]

Certifications[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^ ^abBirchmeier, Jason (August 10, 2004). '213: The Hard Way'. All Music Guide. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
2. ^Beato, G. (August 17, 2004). 'Snoop Dogg and his childhood pals strut through a reunion set'. Blender. Archived from the original on March 24, 2005. Retrieved August 10, 2018.Cite uses deprecated parameter |dead-url= (help)
3. ^ ^abEndelman, Michael (September 10, 2004). 'The Hard Way (2004)'. Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
4. ^ ^abTindal, K.B. (August 31, 2004). '213 - The Hard Way'. HipHopDX. Archived from the original on September 6, 2004. Retrieved August 10, 2018.Cite uses deprecated parameter |dead-url= (help)
5. ^ ^abBarone, Matt (August 17, 2004). '213's The Hard Way'. RapReviews.com. Archived from the original on August 25, 2004.Cite uses deprecated parameter |deadurl= (help)
6. ^ ^ab'213: The Hard Way'. Rolling Stone. September 2, 2004. Archived from the original on September 30, 2004. Retrieved August 10, 2018.Cite uses deprecated parameter |dead-url= (help)
7. ^ ^abMcKeating, Scott (September 15, 2004). '213: The Hard Way'. Stylus. Archived from the original on November 8, 2004. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
8. ^ ^abConway, Rondell (September 2004), '213 – The Hard Way (TVT)', Vibe, 12 (9), p. 236, archived from the original on March 9, 2005, retrieved August 10, 2018Cite uses deprecated parameter |deadurl= (help)
9. ^Whitmire, Margo (2004-08-25). ''NOW 16' Is No. 1 Again'. Billboard. Retrieved 2009-02-15.
10. ^http://www.mtv.com/news/1490546/now-takes-down-ashlee-213-stomps-in-at-4-on-albums-chart/
11. ^'Australiancharts.com – 213 – The Hard Way'. Hung Medien.
12. ^'Ultratop.be – 213 – The Hard Way' (in Dutch). Hung Medien.
13. ^'213 Chart History (Canadian Albums)'. Billboard.
14. ^'Dutchcharts.nl – 213 – The Hard Way' (in Dutch). Hung Medien.
15. ^'Offiziellecharts.de – 213 – The Hard Way' (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
16. ^'Charts.org.nz – 213 – The Hard Way'. Hung Medien.
17. ^'Swisscharts.com – 213 – The Hard Way'. Hung Medien.
18. ^'Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40'. Official Charts Company.
19. ^'213 Chart History (Billboard 200)'. Billboard.
20. ^'213 Chart History (Independent Albums)'. Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
21. ^'213 Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)'. Billboard.
22. ^'Best of 2004 – R&B/Hip-Hop Albums'. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
23. ^'Canadian album certifications – 213 – The Hard Way'. Music Canada.

213 - The Hard Way Joystick

External links[edit]

Genre: Hip Hop , G-Funk
Year: 2004
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 320 kbps
Playtime: 1 h 12 m
Site:plixid.com
Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. Twist Yo Body
3. Absolutely
4. Keep It Gangsta
5. Run On Up
6. Groupie Luv
7. Lonely Girl
8. Another Summer
9. 213 Tha Gangsta Clicc
10. Gotta Find A Way
11. Ups & Downs
12. Joysticc
13. Rick James (Interlude)
14. Mary Jane
15. MLK
16. Lil Girl
17. My Dirty Ho
18. Appreciation
19. So Fly
20. Whistle While You Hustle

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