The Shocker (album)

The Shocker is the debut album of American rapper Silkk the Shocker, who was then known as Silkk. It was released on August 20, 1996, by No Limit Records and Priority Records. It features production by Beats By the Pound and guest appearances from C-Murder and Mia X among others. The Shocker was only a mild success compared to some his future albums and made it to number 49 on the US Billboard 200 and #6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. As with most of No Limit's albums, this featured a lot of guest appearances from members of the record label including his brothers, Master P and C-Murder and group TRU. since its release The Shocker has sold over 600,000 copies.

The Shocker
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 20, 1996
Recorded1994−1996
Genre
Length74:54
Label
ProducerMaster P (exec.), Carlos Stephens, Craig B, KLC, Ken Franklin, Mo B. Dick, DJ Daryl, T-Bone
Silkk chronology
The Shocker
(1996)
Charge It 2 da Game
(1998)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [1]

Background

Planning of this album dates as far back as early 1995, as advertisements for the album can be seen on the back cover of earlier copies of Master P's 1995 album 99 Ways to Die.

Controversy

Before the album was released, the initial cover for the album had Silkk holding a 9 mm caliber outside of a TV. This is possibly why the "Parental Advisory" logo was moved to the middle of the cover.[2]

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Murder" (featuring Master P and Big Ed the Assassin)DJ Daryl5:04
2."I Ain't Takin' No Shorts"" 2:56
3."I Represent"Craig B.4:55
4."The Shocker" (featuring Master P)KLC, Mo B. Dick4:45
5."No Limit Party" (featuring Master P and Mia X)KLC5:38
6."Freeloaders" (featuring Mo B. Dick)Craig B.4:33
7."1 Morning" (featuring Mo B. Dick)Craig B.1:30
8."How We Mobb" (featuring Master P)Ken Franklin3:59
9."It's On"KLC3:48
10."Ain't Nothing"Mo B. Dick4:18
11."Ghetto Tears" (featuring Master P)Carlos Stephens3:43
12."Mr."Carlos Stephens, KLC3:50
13."It's Time to Ride" (featuring Master P)Carlos Stephens3:04
14."If My 9 Could Talk"KLC3:43
15."Commercial One" (performed by Skull Duggery)Carlos Stephens0:48
16."Got 'Em Fiending" (featuring Master P)Ken Franklin3:41
17."My Car"Mo B. Dick4:32
18."Ghetto 211" (featuring Master P)T-Bone4:48
19."Why My Homie" (performed by TRU)Mo B. Dick5:21
Total length:74:54

Personnel

Credits adapted by Allmusic[3]

Charts

Chart Peak
position
U.S.Billboard Top 200 49
U.S.Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums 6
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