The Imperial (Flipmode Squad album)

The Imperial
Studio album by
Flipmode Squad
ReleasedSeptember 1, 1998 (1998-09-01)
StudioSoundtrack (New York City)
GenreHip hop
Length1:14:32
Labels
Producers
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Singles from The Imperial
  1. "Everybody on the Line Outside"
    Released: 1998
  2. "Cha Cha Cha"
    Released: 1998
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarHalf star
Entertainment WeeklyB
The SourceStarStarStarHalf star

The Imperial is the only studio album by American hip hop group Flipmode Squad. It was released on September 1, 1998, via Flipmode Entertainment and Violator Management; with distribution via Elektra Records. The recording sessions took place at Soundtrack Studios in New York. The album was produced by DJ Scratch, Busta Rhymes, Da Beatminerz, L.E.S., M.D., Rockwilder, Swizz Beatz, and Tony Touch. It features a guest appearance from Buckshot on "We Got U Opin, Pt. 2".

The album peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200 and number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States, and at number 85 on the UK Albums Chart. Its single "Cha Cha Cha" made it to No. 61 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and No. 54 on the UK Singles Chart. Music videos were directed for "Everybody on the Line Outside" and "Cha Cha Cha".

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."The Imperial Intro"  5:00
2."To My People"
DJ Scratch4:56
3."Settin' It Off"
  • Smith
  • Lewis
  • McNair
  • Fisher
  • Jones
  • Douglas M.D. Brinson
M.D.4:22
4."Run for Cover"
Swizz Beatz3:29
5."I Got Your Back"
  • Smith
  • Lewis
  • McNair
  • Fisher
  • Jones
  • Spivey
DJ Scratch5:49
6."This Is What Happens"
  • McNair
  • Fisher
  • Spivey
DJ Scratch5:30
7."Everybody on the Line Outside"
  • Smith
  • McNair
  • Notise
  • Spivey
DJ Scratch5:06
8."Last Night"
  • Smith
  • Lewis
Busta Rhymes3:59
9."Where You Think You Goin'"
  • Smith
  • Lewis
  • McNair
  • Fisher
  • Jones
  • Notise
  • Spivey
DJ Scratch4:40
10."We Got U Opin, Pt. 2" (featuring Buckshot)
Da Beatminerz5:02
11."Straight Spittin"
Tony Touch4:43
12."Money Talks"
  • Smith
  • Lewis
  • McNair
  • Fisher
  • Spivey
DJ Scratch4:26
13."Cha Cha Cha"
  • Smith
  • Lewis
  • Fisher
  • Jones
  • Spivey
DJ Scratch4:11
14."Hit Em Wit da Heat"
Rockwilder4:17
15."Do for Self"
  • Lewis
  • Jones
  • Spivey
DJ Scratch5:22
16."Everything"
  • Smith
  • Lewis
  • McNair
  • Fisher
  • Jones
L.E.S.3:40
Total length:1:14:32

Personnel

Flipmode Squad

Technical

Charts

Chart (1998) Peak
position
UK Albums (Official Charts)85
US Billboard 20015
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)3

References

  1. ↑ Gallucci, Michael. "The Imperial Album - Flipmode Squad | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  2. ↑ Diehl, Matt (November 13, 1998). "The Imperial Album". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  3. ↑ Davis, André LeRoy "Dre" (October 1998). "Record Report: Flip Mode Squad – The Imperial". The Source. No. 109. New York. p. 220.
  4. ↑ "Official Albums Chart on 27/9/1998 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  5. ↑ "The FlipMode Squad Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  6. ↑ "The FlipMode Squad Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2021.