Sweat (Nelly album)
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Released | September 13, 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2003–2004 | |||
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Length | 57:53 | |||
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Sweat is the third
, Nelly intended to release a single album before conceptualizing and releasing two albums simultaneously, both which would contrast each other's themes. Nelly characterized Sweat as "more up-tempo" and "energetic" while describing Suit as more of "a grown-up and sexy vibe [...] it's more melodic".Background
While recording material for his third studio album, Nelly had his intention of producing one album. Songs were being recorded at a steady pace, with Nelly composing more ideas, to which he established the idea of two albums released simultaneously to house all the tracks.[2] On April 27, 2004, Nelly's representative initially described the upcoming albums as thematically dissimilar, "one is more melodic and party-oriented in the vein of records like "E.I." and "Tip Drill", while the other was described as having a "harder edge".[3] The track "Another One" was allegedly a diss at fellow St. Louis rapper Chingy after the two had begun a publicized feud in the media.[4] Nelly released singles accompanied by music videos from both albums.[3] Talking to MTV News, Nelly described the differences between both albums; their titles of Sweat and Suit were announced on May 27, 2004.[5] He noted Sweat as "more up-tempo" and "energetic", while characterizing Suit as more of "a grown-up and sexy vibe [...] it's more melodic".[2]
Release
Sweat and Suit were intended to be released on August 17, 2004, but were pushed back and released on September 14 in the United States, Canada and Japan.[5][6][7][8] Sweat was released on September 13, 2004, in the United Kingdom and Germany.[9][10]
Commercial performance
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [11] |
Entertainment Weekly | B−[12] |
RapReviews.com | [13] |
Rolling Stone | [14] |
Vibe | [15] |
In its opening week, Sweat debuted at number 2 on the US
The following week of Sweat's release, it fell to number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 127,500 copies.[17] In its third week, Sweat sold 80,000 copies, dropping to number 8.[18] In the album's fourth week of release, its sales further decreased to 64,000 copies, falling to number 12.[19] In its fifth week, Sweat's again decreased, to 62,000 units, sustaining its position at number 12.[20] The album's sales continued to decrease in its sixth week of release, selling 50,000 copies, moving to number 16 on the chart.[21] On November 1, 2004, Sweat went on to be certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting shipments of 1,000,000 copies.
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length | ||
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1. | "Heart of a Champion" (featuring Lincoln University Vocal Ensemble) |
| Duckett | 4:29 | ||
2. | "Na-NaNa-Na" (featuring Jazze Pha) |
| Jazze Pha | 3:59 | ||
3. | "Flap Your Wings" |
| The Neptunes | 4:03 | ||
4. | "American Dream" (featuring St. Lunatics) |
| T-Mix | 4:56 | ||
5. | "River Don't Runnn" (featuring Stephen Marley ) |
| Doe | 4:59 | ||
6. | "Tilt Ya Head Back" (featuring Christina Aguilera) |
| Doe | 4:13 | ||
7. | "Grand Hang Out" (featuring Fat Joe, Jung Tru and Remy Ma) |
| Epperson | 4:49 | ||
8. | "Get'cha Get'cha" (featuring St. Lunatics) |
| Midi Mafia | 4:37 | ||
9. | "Another One" |
| Bridges | 4:39 | ||
10. | "Spida Man" |
| Bridges | 4:51 | ||
11. | "Playa" (featuring Mobb Deep and Missy Elliott) |
| Ali and Gube Thug) |
| Trife | 4:20 |
13. | "Boy" (featuring Lil' Flip and Big Gipp) |
| Epperson | 3:59 | ||
Total length: | 57:53 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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14. | "Don't Stop" |
| Doe | 3:57 |
Total length: | 61:48 |
Sample credits
- "Heart of a Champion" – Contains a sample of "Roundball Rock" performed by John Tesh
- "Na Nana Na" – Contains a sample of "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted" performed by 2Pac
- "American Dream" – Contains a sample of "Tired of Ballin'" performed by Tela
- "Tilt Ya Head Back" – Contains a sample of "Superfly" performed by Curtis Mayfield
- "Playa" – Contains a sample of "Magnetic Dance 2" performed by Lee Ryda
Personnel
Credits adapted from AllMusic.[22]
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Chart positions
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[48] | Gold | 35,000^ |
Japan (RIAJ)[49] | Gold | 100,000^ |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[50] | Gold | 7,500^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[51] | Gold | 100,000^ |
United States (RIAA)[52] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
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- ^ a b Reid, Shaheem (June 3, 2004). "Nelly Explains The Fine Line Between Sweat And Suit". MTV News. Archived from the original on July 4, 2004. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ a b Reid, Shaheem (April 27, 2004). "Nelly To Pull A Guns N' Roses This Summer, With Mase In Tow". MTV News. Archived from the original on June 22, 2004. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ "Chingy Fires Back at Nelly and Luda". MTV.
- ^ a b Reid, Shaheem (May 27, 2004). "Tail Feathers Sore? Time To 'Flap Your Wings,' Nelly Says". MTV News. Archived from the original on June 6, 2004. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
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