Da Next Level

Da Next Level
Studio album by
Mr. Serv-On
ReleasedFebruary 16, 1999
Recorded1998
Genre
Length74:59
Label
ProducerBeats By the Pound (exec.)
Mr. Serv-On chronology
Life Insurance
(1997) 		Da Next Level
(1999) 		War Is Me, Pt. 1: Battle Decisions
(2000)
Singles from Da Next Level
  1. "N.Y to N.O (feat. Big Pun)"
    Released: January 2, 1999
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Da Next Level is the second album by the American rapper Mr. Serv-On.[2][3] It was released on February 16, 1999, as planned, through No Limit Records and Priority Records. It was produced entirely by the label's in-house production team, Beats By the Pound. It was the rapper's last album on No Limit Records.

Commercial Performance

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The album was more critically and commercially successful than the first album, debuting at number 14 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[4][5] It sold nearly 300,000 copies in its first week. The album's single was "From N.Y to N.O.", featuring Big Pun.

Critical reception

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The San Diego Union-Tribune wrote that "a few introspective cuts, namely 'I Hate the Way I Live', 'My Homies' and 'Best Friend II', showcase his knack for writing touching, heartfelt ballads."[6]

Track listing

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  1. "Forever My Life: The Beginning" 1:35
  2. "Tank Nigga" (Featuring C-Murder, Fiend, Kane & Abel, Lil Soldiers, Mia X, Big Ed & Mac) 4:48
  3. "Boot 'Em Up" (Featuring Fiend & Mystikal) 3:09
  4. "From N.Y. To N.O." (Featuring Big Pun) 2:51
  5. "F.U. Serv" 3:14
  6. "Murder" (Featuring Magic)" 4:27
  7. "I Hate the Way I Live" 5:22
  8. "Best Friend II" (Featuring C-Murder & Dorian) 4:00
  9. 1, 2, 3"- (Featuring Holloway of Ghetto Commission) 2:45
  10. "Straight Outta N.O." (Featuring C-Murder & Magic) 3:48
  11. "Snatch Them Hoez Up" (Featuring Mia X, Fiend & T. Scott) 2:51
  12. "My Homies" (Featuring Sons of Funk) 4:25
  13. "This Is for My Niggaz" (Featuring Ghetto Commission) 4:23
  14. "Freaky Dreams" (Featuring O'Dell) 4:04
  15. "Make 'Em Bleed" (Featuring Fiend) 2:15
  16. "Hit the Block" 2:34
  17. "Strap Up" (Featuring Fiend) 2:51
  18. "I'll Be There" (Featuring Ms. Peaches) 3:38
  19. "My Story" (Featuring KLC) 4:20
  20. "I Luv It" 2:04
  21. "The Last Song" (Featuring O'Dell) 4:05
  22. "Forever My Life: The End" 1:26

Album chart positions

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Year Album Chart positions
U.S. Billboard 200 U.S. Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums
1999 Da Next Level #14 #1

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Da Next Level - Mr. Serv-On | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  2. ^ "Mr. Serv-On Takes Business To Da Next Level". MTV News. Archived from the original on September 15, 2021.
  3. ^ Butler, Tim (March 24, 1999). "MUSIC WORLD". Tri-State Defender. p. 1B.
  4. ^ "Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard.
  5. ^ "Top 10 videos/music". Sunday Gazette-Mail. February 28, 1999. p. 9E.
  6. ^ Nero, Mark (March 25, 1999). "ALBUM REVIEWS - SHORT TAKES - RAP". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Entertainment. p. 21.


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