Self Explanatory is the only studio album by American rapper I-20 . It was released on October 5, 2004 via Disturbing tha Peace and Capitol . Production was handled by Salaam Remi , Groove Junkeys, the Heatmakerz , Craig Love, DJ Paul , Hot Runner, Joe Traxx, Juicy J , Lil' Jon , Red Spyda and Ski . It features guest appearances from Butch Cassidy , Ludacris , 2 Chainz , Bone Crusher , Chingy , Devin the Dude , Juvenile , Lil' Fate, Shawnna and Three 6 Mafia . The album peaked at number 42 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and at #5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating AllMusic [ 1] RapReviews 7/10[ 2]
Its lead single "Break Bread" was released on July 13, 2004. Two songs from the album, "Fightin' in the Club" and "Hennessey & Hydro" were released as promotional singles in 2003 and 2004 respectively.
Title Writer(s) Producer(s) 1. "Eyes Open" (Intro) The Heatmakerz 1:46 2. "Meet the Dealer" (featuring Ludacris ) The Heatmakerz 3:40 3. "Fightin' in the Club" (featuring Lil Fate, Tity Boi and Chingy ) 3:54 4. "The Realist" Sandimanie Gibbs Norman Whitfield Salaam Remi 3:53 5. "Backstage" (featuring Butch Cassidy ) Sandimanie Danny Means Richard Jackson Louis Tineo David Anthony Groove Junkeys 3:37 6. "Break Bread" (featuring Ludacris and Bone Crusher ) Lil' Jon 4:37 7. "May Sound Crazy" Ski 3:43 8. "Hennessey & Hydro" (featuring Three 6 Mafia ) 3:47 9. "Point 'Em Out" (featuring Juvenile ) Salaam Remi 3:47 10. "So Decatur" Sandimanie Joseph Howard Jackson Joe Traxx 4:00 11. "OG Anthem" (featuring Butch Cassidy ) Red Spyda 5:27 12. "Slow Fuckin' " (featuring Shawnna ) Craig Love 5:43 13. "Kisha" Sandimanie Anthony Jackson Ewanya "Puff" Johnson Groove Junkeys 4:36 14. "Hey Shawty" (featuring Devin the Dude ) Hot Runner 3:50 Total length: 58:51
Sample credits
^ Kellman, Andy. "Self Explanatory - I-20 | Songs, Reviews, Credits" . AllMusic . Retrieved November 20, 2019 .
^ Juon, Steve (October 5, 2004). "RapReviews.com Feature for October 5, 2004 - I-20's "Self Explanatory" " . www.rapreviews.com . Retrieved November 20, 2019 .
^ "I-20 Chart History (Billboard 200)" . Billboard . Retrieved November 20, 2019.
^ "I-20 Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)" . Billboard . Retrieved November 20, 2019.
^ "I-20 Chart History (Top Rap Albums)" . Billboard . Retrieved November 20, 2019.