Nationwide: Independence Day is a compilation album by American hip-hop record label $hort Records. It was released on May 19, 1998 via Jive Records. Production was handled by Quint Black, Terry T, CMT, Colin Wolfe, DJ Flash, E-A-Ski, Gerald Baillergeau, G-Mack, Jay Da Sinnusta, Jazze Pha, Lil' Jon, Mark Twayne, Mike D, Mr. Ran, Pretty Ken, Rob & Emperor Searcy, Sonny B, Spearhead X, Taj "Mahal" Tilghman, Victor Merritt and Anthony Dent. It features contributions from Too $hort, Badwayz, 38 Deep, Al Block, Baby DC, Big Zack, Casual, Dolla Will, Father Dom, George Clinton, G-Side, Jamal, Jayo Felony, Kat, Keith Murray, Lil' Jon & The East Side Boyz, Lyrical Giants, Mddl Fngz, Pimp C, Playa-Playa, Polyester Playas, Slink Capone, Sylk-E. Fyne, Trauma Black, Zu and Redman among others.
The compilation made it to number 38 on the Billboard 200 and number 7 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts in the United States. It eventually sold over 500,000 copies and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on July 28, 1998.
Track listing
Notes Track 1 features backing vocals from Murda One and Stud. Track 3 features backing vocals from Tabitha Duncan. Track 4 features backing vocals from Portia Jackson. Track 5 features backing vocals from Jazze Pha, Jeree Manning and Sonji Mickey. Track 10 features backing vocals from Kool-Ace. Track 13 features backing vocals from Lady Suge and MC Breed. Track 16 features backing vocals from Jamile Young. Track 22 features backing vocals from Allen Anthony and Kenni Ski.
Charts Chart (1998) Peak position
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