Shaquille O'Neal Presents His Superfriends, Vol. 1
January 07, 2023
Shaquille O'Neal Presents His Superfriends, Vol. 1 is an unreleased album by Shaquille O'Neal. Completed in 2001, it was intended to be the NBA superstar's fifth solo album.[1][2] Producers for the album included Denaun Porter, Big Tank, L. T. Hutton, Rick Rock, and Dr. Dre. The original release date was slated for September 11, 2001, but was pushed back to October 9 of the same year. After much delay, the album was completely abandoned and never released.
Shaquille O'Neal Presents His Superfriends, Vol. 1
O'Neal had released four albums before Superfriends: 1993's platinum-certifiedShaq Diesel; 1994's platinum-certified Shaq-Fu: Da Return; 1996's gold-certifiedCan't Stop the Reign; and 1998's Respect. O'Neal also released a "Best Of" album that debuted in 1996.
O'Neal originally began the "Superfriends" project telling The Source Magazine that the album was going to be "revolutionary" and that he wanted to "bring together all genres." In 2000, he told the New York Times that he was working on negotiations with Pink, Limp Bizkit, Dr. Dre, and George Clinton. Although Shaq did not land all of the performers he had in mind, he still managed to gather a notable cast of "Superfriends."
When I decided to record this album I wanted to make it a collaboration of various styles of rap and voices of thought. I wanted to include talented artists both mainstream and underground. I wanted to celebrate the essence and energy of rap that is created by people from different walks of life. I like the mainstream MCs with their jiggy style and the underground MCs who speak conscious rap.[citation needed]
Because the project was abandoned, the only available music from album was released in singles by Fireworks Productions. Most of the singles that were released were only given to "Shaq Team" members, a group of the American public that volunteered to promote and distribute the material. Singles were released on both 12" vinyl and compact discs.
The first single off the "Superfriends" album, "Connected," was a West coast success. The song received large radio play from Californiahip-hop stations such as Power 106, KDAY, and 100.3 The Beat. The following singles "Do It Faster" and "In the Sun" were not as well received.
"Music may be Shaq's hobby, but he doesn't mess around. Shaquille O'Neal Presents His Superfriends, Vol. 1 likely won't appeal to any new fans. But those who have been along for the ride will be rewarded with this album."[5]
^Kelly, Seth (February 25, 2003). "Two NBA championships, five rap albums and the starring role in a movie about a genie-is it any wonder Shaq can afford all this crap?". Stuff Magazine. Retrieved 2008-06-18.
^ abcdvanHorn, Teri (June 19, 2001). "Shaq Goes 'Psycho' With Members Of Korn, 311". CMT. Retrieved 2008-06-18.
^Griffith, JT. "Review of Shaquille O'Neal Presents His Superfriends, Vol. 1". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-06-18.
January 07, 2023
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Shaquille O Neal Presents His Superfriends Vol 1 is an unreleased album by Shaquille O Neal Completed in 2001 it was intended to be the NBA superstar s fifth solo album 1 2 Producers for the album included Denaun Porter Big Tank L T Hutton Rick Rock and Dr Dre The original release date was slated for September 11 2001 but was pushed back to October 9 of the same year After much delay the album was completely abandoned and never released Shaquille O Neal Presents His Superfriends Vol 1Studio album by Shaquille O NealReleasedWas scheduled to be released in 2001Recorded1999 2001GenreHip hop West Coast hip hopLabelTrauma Records T W Is M Records Fireworks DistributionProducerShaquille O Neal Executive Dr DreBig Tank SoopaflyDarrell DiazL T HuttonDaz DillingerChris GoodmanDenaun PorterRick RockAmir QuestloveChe PopeShaquille O Neal chronologyRespect 1998 Shaquille O Neal Presents His Superfriends Vol 1 2001 Contents 1 Background 2 Contributors 3 Singles 4 Reception 5 Track listing 5 1 Cut tracks 6 ReferencesBackground EditO Neal had released four albums before Superfriends 1993 s platinum certified Shaq Diesel 1994 s platinum certified Shaq Fu Da Return 1996 s gold certified Can t Stop the Reign and 1998 s Respect O Neal also released a Best Of album that debuted in 1996 O Neal originally began the Superfriends project telling The Source Magazine that the album was going to be revolutionary and that he wanted to bring together all genres In 2000 he told the New York Times that he was working on negotiations with Pink Limp Bizkit Dr Dre and George Clinton Although Shaq did not land all of the performers he had in mind he still managed to gather a notable cast of Superfriends When I decided to record this album I wanted to make it a collaboration of various styles of rap and voices of thought I wanted to include talented artists both mainstream and underground I wanted to celebrate the essence and energy of rap that is created by people from different walks of life I like the mainstream MCs with their jiggy style and the underground MCs who speak conscious rap citation needed In 2001 Shaquille O Neal performed a rendition of Rob Base and DJ E Z Rock s platinum 1988 hit It Takes Two at the Los Angeles Lakers back to back championship victory parade in front of the Los Angeles Staples Center It was later stated in an interview that O Neal had already begun production for the track after the Lakers first championship win in 2000 The song was scheduled to a part of his Superfriends compilation and featured vocalist Nicole Scherzinger formerly from Eden s Crush and now of The Pussycat Dolls Contributors EditAs the title suggests the album was to host many of Shaq s musical associates Scheduled to appear on the album were Nate Dogg R L of Next Peter Gunz Fieldy of Korn 3 Thor El Dr Dre Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men Lord Tariq 112 Jayo Felony WC of Westside Connection Trina Ludacris Joi of Lucy Pearl Black Star Nicole Scherzinger Common Black Thought of The Roots Nick Hexum and Chad Sexton of 311 3 Black Rob Twista George Clinton Memphis Bleek Snoop Dogg and Angie Stone Singles EditBecause the project was abandoned the only available music from album was released in singles by Fireworks Productions Most of the singles that were released were only given to Shaq Team members a group of the American public that volunteered to promote and distribute the material Singles were released on both 12 vinyl and compact discs The first single off the Superfriends album Connected was a West coast success The song received large radio play from California hip hop stations such as Power 106 KDAY and 100 3 The Beat The following singles Do It Faster and In the Sun were not as well received Reception EditProfessional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingAllmusic 4 Music may be Shaq s hobby but he doesn t mess around Shaquille O Neal Presents His Superfriends Vol 1 likely won t appeal to any new fans But those who have been along for the ride will be rewarded with this album 5 J T Griffith AllmusicTrack listing Edit Title Producer s Featured guest s 1 That s Me Dr Dre Dr Dre2 Connected Big Tank Nate Dogg WC3 Bounce Jayo Felony Peter Gunz4 Make It Hot Peter Gunz Big Tank5 Strawberry Letter Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men6 I Don t Care R L of Next7 Do It Faster Twista Trina8 Atomic Dog George Clinton Snoop Dogg9 In the Sun Questlove Common Black Thought of The Roots Joi of Lucy Pearl10 Y all Don t Really Want It Black Rob Thor El11 The One Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men12 Big Hat Club Ludacris13 Psycho 3 Fieldy Nick Hexum Chad Sexton 3 14 All in a Day Black Star Common Angie Stone15 No Words 112Cut tracks Edit You d Be Lyin featuring Peter Gunz I Don t Give a Fuck featuring The Lady of Rage 4 Commandments featuring Sixx John It Takes Two featuring Nicole Scherzinger References Edit Shaquille O Neal Printable Stats NBA com Retrieved 2008 06 18 Kelly Seth February 25 2003 Two NBA championships five rap albums and the starring role in a movie about a genie is it any wonder Shaq can afford all this crap Stuff Magazine Retrieved 2008 06 18 a b c d vanHorn Teri June 19 2001 Shaq Goes Psycho With Members Of Korn 311 CMT Retrieved 2008 06 18 Allmusic review Griffith JT Review of Shaquille O Neal Presents His Superfriends Vol 1 Allmusic Retrieved 2008 06 18 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Shaquille O 27Neal Presents His Superfriends Vol 1 amp oldid 1124998350, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
