Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories

Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories
Compilation album by
Swizz Beatz
ReleasedDecember 10, 2002
Recorded2001–2002
Genres
Labels
Producers
  • Swizz Beatz (also exec.)
  • John McClain (co-exec.)
  • Tony Lopez
  • James Seawood
  • S. Davis
  • Khary & Keough
  • Saint Denson
  • Kid Klever
  • J. Brown
  • Metallica
  • Bob Rock
Swizz Beatz chronology
Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories
(2002)		 One Man Band Man
(2007)
Singles from G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories
  1. "Good Times"
    Released: March 4, 2002
  2. "Guilty"
    Released: April 27, 2002
  3. "Bigger Business"
    Released: October 1, 2002
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStar
BlenderStar
Entertainment WeeklyB
HipHopDX3/5
RapReviews8/10
Rolling StoneStarStar
XXLXL (4/5)
USA TodayStarStarHalf star
UncutStar

Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories is a compilation album by American rapper and producer Swizz Beatz, released on December 10, 2002, under DreamWorks and his own label Full Surface. It debuted at number 50 on the US Billboard 200 album chart, selling 59,000 copies in its first week.

The album spawned three singles, including the hit "Good Times", as performed by Styles P. "Good Times" was also included on Styles P's 2002 debut album A Gangster and a Gentleman. The song "Shyne", as performed by Shyne, was included on his 2004 album Godfather Buried Alive, which was released while Shyne was imprisoned.

Tracklisting

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."The Start (Intro)"Tony Lopez1:47
2."Ghetto Stories" (performed by Swizz Beatz)Swizz Beatz, James Seawood (co.), S. Davis (add.)3:38
3."Big Business" (performed by Jadakiss and Ron Isley)Swizz Beatz4:34
4."Turn It Up (Interlude)"Swizz Beatz1:45
5."Endalay" (performed by Busta Rhymes and Swizz Beatz)Swizz Beatz4:58
6."Shyne" (performed by Shyne and Mashonda)Swizz Beatz4:31
7."Ghetto Love" (performed by Mashonda and LL Cool J)Swizz Beatz, Khary & Keough (co.)5:06
8."Alien (skit)"Swizz Beatz2:13
9."Good Times" (performed by Styles P)Swizz Beatz, Saint Denson (co.)4:25
10."Gone Delirious" (performed by Lil' Kim)Swizz Beatz4:28
11."N.O.R.E." (performed by N.O.R.E.)Swizz Beatz4:18
12."Let Me See Ya Do Your Thing" (performed by Birdman and Yung Wun)Swizz Beatz, Kid Klever (co.)4:23
13."Island Spice" (performed by Eve)Swizz Beatz4:27
14."Guilty" (performed by Bounty Killer and Swizz Beatz)Swizz Beatz, J. Brown (co.)4:42
15."Salute Me (Remix)" (performed by Nas, Fat Joe, and Cassidy)Swizz Beatz3:58
16."We Did It Again" (performed by Swizz Beatz, Metallica and Ja Rule)Metallica, Bob Rock, Swizz Beatz (add.)4:44
17."Bigger Business" (performed by Jadakiss, Ron Isley, P. Diddy, Birdman, Snoop Dogg, Cassidy, and TQ)Swizz Beatz3:57
Notes

 • (co.) Co-producer
 • (add.) Additional production

Chart positions

Weekly charts

Chart (2002–2003) Peak
position
US Billboard 20050
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)10

Year-end charts

Chart (2003) Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 81

References

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  8. ↑ Jones, Steve (December 24, 2002). "Beatz gets backup on 'G.H.E.T.T.O'". USA Today. p. 08d.
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  13. ↑ "Various Artists Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  14. ↑ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2003". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2020.