Kiss of Death (Jadakiss album)

Kiss of Death
Studio album by Jadakiss
Released June 22, 2004
Recorded 2003–2004
Studio Evil Genius Studios
(New York, New York)
Powerhouse Studios
(Yonkers, New York)
Groovyville Studios
(Los Angeles, California)
Genre Hip hop
Length 62:54
Label Ruff Ryders, Interscope
Producer The Neptunes, Kanye West, Scott Storch, Havoc, Swizz Beatz, Eminem, Alchemist, DJ Green Lantern, Black Key, Jelly Roll, Ned.com, Elite, Baby Grand, Red Spyda
Jadakiss chronology
Kiss tha Game Goodbye
(2001)		 Kiss of Death
(2004)		 The Last Kiss
(2009)
Singles from Kiss of Death
  1. "Why?"
    Released: July 13, 2004
  2. "U Make Me Wanna"
    Released: October 12, 2004
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic(76/100)[1]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
The A.V. Club(positive)[3]
Billboard(positive)[4]
Entertainment WeeklyB[5]
HipHopDX[6]
RapReviews(8.5/10)[7]
Rolling Stone[8]
SpinA−[9]
Vibe[10]
USA Today[11]

Kiss of Death is the second album by American rapper Jadakiss. It is the follow-up to his 2001 Platinum-RIAA selling debut album Kiss tha Game Goodbye. The album was released in the US on the June 22, 2004 and reached #1 on both the Billboard 200 and the Rap Albums charts with 2 copies sold in its first week. In the UK it peaked at #65. The album features the singles "Time's Up" (with Nate Dogg), followed by the political and world issue crossover hit "Why" (with Anthony Hamilton), and "U Make Me Wanna" (with Mariah Carey). The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA.

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Intro"  J. Phillips, J. D'AgostinoDJ Green Lantern 1:13
2. "What You So Mad At?"  J. Phillips, M. DavisBlack Key 3:37
3. "Shine" (featuring Snoop Dogg & DJ Quik)J. Phillips, D. Blake, C. Broadus, D. Drew, S. GreenJelly Roll 5:00
4. "Bring You Down"  J. Phillips, Q. AtkinsonNeo Da Matrix 3:39
5. "Time's Up" (featuring Nate Dogg)J. Phillips, N. Hale, S. StorchScott Storch 3:36
6. "Why" (featuring Anthony Hamilton)J. Phillips, A. Hamilton, K. Muchita, P. MoerienHavoc 4:00
7. "U Make Me Wanna" (featuring Mariah Carey)J. Phillips, M. Carey, S. StorchScott Storch 4:53
8. "Hot" (Skit)L. Troutman, R. Troutman  0:18
9. "Hot Sauce to Go" (featuring Pharrell)J. Phillips, P. WilliamsThe Neptunes 3:56
10. "Real Hip Hop" (featuring Sheek Louch)J. Phillips, S. Jacobs, K. Dean, C. MayfieldSwizz Beatz 2:57
11. "Shoot Outs" (featuring Styles P)J. Phillips, D. Styles, A. ParrinoElite 4:18
12. "Still Feel Me"  J. Phillips, A. MamanThe Alchemist 2:42
13. "By Your Side"  J. Phillips, R. Adair, M. McLeod, P. SawyerBaby Grand 3:51
14. "Gettin' It In" (featuring Kanye West)J. Phillips, K. WestKanye West 3:37
15. "Air It Out"  J. Phillips, Q. AtkinsonNeo Da Matrix 4:03
16. "Welcome to D-Block" (performed by The LOX featuring Eminem)J. Phillips, M. Mathers, S. Jacobs, D. Styles, L. Resto, S. KingEminem 4:25
17. "Kiss of Death" (featuring Styles P)J. Phillips, A. ThelusmaRed Spyda 3:12
18. "I'm Goin Back" (featuring Nesha)J. Phillips, M. Davis, R. Howerton, W. Lewis, D. LewisBlack Key 3:37

Charts

Chart (2004) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[12] 1
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] 1

References

  1. ↑ "Critic Reviews for Kiss Of Death". Metacritic. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  2. ↑ Andy Kellman (2004-06-22). "Kiss of Death - Jadakiss | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  3. ↑ Rabin, Nathan (2004-07-12). "Review: Jadakiss: Kiss Of Death". Avclub.com. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  4. ↑ "Kiss of Death". Web.archive.org. Archived from the original on August 13, 2004. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  5. ↑ Chen, Steven (2004-07-09). "Kiss Of Death". EW.com. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  6. ↑ J-23 (2004-06-21). "Jadakiss - Kiss of Death". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  7. ↑ "Feature for June 22, 2004 - Jadakiss' "Kiss of Death"". Rapreviews.com. 2004-06-22. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  8. ↑ Jadakiss (2004-08-05). "Jadakiss: Kiss Of Death : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone". Web.archive.org. Archived from the original on December 26, 2007. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  9. ↑ Carley, Brennan. "Jadakiss, 'Kiss of Death' (Ruff Ryders/Interscope)". SPIN. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  10. ↑ Vibe - Google Livres. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  11. ↑ "USATODAY.com - Jadakiss' killer 'Kiss'; Wilco's shape-shifting 'Ghost'". Usatoday30.usatoday.com. 2004-06-30. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  12. ↑ "Jadakiss – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Jadakiss. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
  13. ↑ "Jadakiss – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Jadakiss. Retrieved September 19, 2013.

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