Federal (album)
Federal is the debut studio album by American rapper E-40.[2] It was released on November 9, 1993, on Sick Wid It Records. It peaked at number 80 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[3] Jive Records reissued Federal in 1995 with an alternate tracklist and tracks 7, 11 and 13 missing.
| Federal | ||||
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| Released | November 9, 1993 | |||
| Recorded | 1992–1993 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 58:54 | |||
| Label | Sick Wid It Jive (reissue) | |||
| Producer | Studio Ton | |||
| E-40 chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    |
Critical reception
Spin called Federal a "historic, self-released debut [that] invented a hustle, a sound, a new rap language."[4]
Track listing
- All tracks were produced by Studio Ton
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Drought Season" (featuring Kaveo) | 4:22 |
| 2. | "Rat Heads" | 5:36 |
| 3. | "Federal" | 4:57 |
| 4. | "Outsmart the Po Po's" (featuring B-Legit) | 4:25 |
| 5. | "Hide 'n' Seek" | 4:25 |
| 6. | "Carlos Rossi" | 4:47 |
| 7. | "Tanji II" | 3:43 |
| 8. | "Let Him Have It" (featuring Little Bruce and Kaveo) | 4:53 |
| 9. | "Questions" (featuring Lil E) | 0:40 |
| 10. | "Extra Manish" (featuring Mugzi) | 4:03 |
| 11. | "Get Em Up" | 3:49 |
| 12. | "Nuttin Ass Nigga" | 4:17 |
| 13. | "Rasta Funky Style" | 4:29 |
| 14. | "Shots Out" | 4:28 |
- Samples
- "Extra Manish" contains a sample of "Left Me Lonely" by MC Shan.
- "Drought Season" contains a sample of "One Love" by Whodini.
- "Hide 'N Seek" contains a sample of "Flirt" by Cameo.
- "Rat Heads" contains a sample of "No Name Bar" by Isaac Hayes and "Short Dog's in the House" by Too Short.
Charts
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] | 80 |
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References
- Jason Birchmeier. "Federal - E-40 - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- "E-40".
- ((( Federal > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))). All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2009-12-31.
- "E-40, Federal (Sick Wid' It) SPIN". www.spin.com.
- "E-40 Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
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