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Q[3]
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Double Up is the second studio album by American rapper Mase. It was released on June 15, 1999,[7] by Bad Boy Records and Arista Records.[8] The album sold 350,000 copies in its first week, debuting at #11 and was certified gold by the RIAA exactly one month after its release on July 15, 1999.[9] Two months before the release, Mase announced his retirement from rapping to become a Christian pastor.[10]

Track listing

# Name Producer(s) Featured Guest(s) Time
1 "Puff Daddy (Intro)" Mario Winans for The Hitmen 0:59
2 "Stay Out of My Way" Ron "Amen-Ra" Lawrence for The Hitmen Total 3:49
3 "Get Ready" Andreao "Fanatic" Heard" Blackstreet 4:20
4 "Make Me Cry" Harve "Joe Hooker" Pierre 4:14
5 "Awards Show (Interlude)" Mase 1:48
6 "Same Niggas" Nashiem Myrick for The Hitmen 5:19
7 "No Matter What" Daven "Prestige" Vanderpool 3:57
8 "If You Want to Party" Daven "Prestige" Vanderpool 4:05
9 "Jail Visit (Interlude)" Mase 2:04
10 "Fuck Me, Fuck You" Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie for The Hitmen Mysonne 4:14
11 "Do It Again" Daven "Prestige" Vanderpool Puff Daddy 3:21
12 "Another Story to Tell" Buckwild 3:07
13 "Blood is Thicker" Righteous Funk Boogie 5:45
14 "You Ain't Smart" Nashiem Myrick for The Hitmen 4:08
15 "All I Ever Wanted" Nashiem Myrick for The Hitmen 4:02
16 "Mad Rapper (Interlude)" Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie for The Hitmen 0:35
17 "From Scratch" Mario Winans for The Hitmen Harlem World, Mysonne & Shyne 4:36
18 "Gettin' It" Robert "Shim" Kirkland Funkmaster Flex 3:52
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Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[18] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Double Up at AllMusic
  2. ^ Sinclair, Tom (June 18, 1999). "Double Up". Entertainment Weekly. New York. p. 77. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  3. ^ "Re-Releases". Q. April 2002. p. 133.
  4. ^ Ex, Kris (July 8, 1999). "Recordings: Mase – Double Up". Rolling Stone. No. 816/817. New York. p. 143. Archived from the original on November 18, 2007. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  5. ^ Osorio, Kim (July 1999). "Record Report: Mase – Double Up". The Source. No. 118. New York. p. 185.
  6. ^ Christgau, Robert (September 7, 1999). "Consumer Guide: African Connection". The Village Voice. New York. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  7. ^ "Mase On His Faith, Retirement: "The Realest Thing You've Ever Seen"". MTV. April 26, 1999. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  8. ^ "Bad Boy Readies New Albums From Puff Daddy, Mase, And Biggie". MTV. March 24, 1999. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  9. ^ "Gold & Platinum". Recording Industry Association of America.
  10. ^ Ellis, Marginee (November 2002). "Ma$e Doesn't Want To Go Back To Rap". XXL. New York. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  11. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Ma$e – Double Up". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  12. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Ma$e – Double Up" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  13. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Ma$e – Double Up" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  14. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  15. ^ "Mase Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  16. ^ "Mase Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  17. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1999". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  18. ^ "American album certifications – Mase – Double Up". Recording Industry Association of America.


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