Opposite of H2O

Opposite of H2O is the debut studio album by American rapper Drag-On.[5] It was released on March 28, 2000, through Interscope Records and Ruff Ryders.[6] It was produced by Swizz Beatz, Dj Iroc, and P.K., among others. The album proved to be a huge success for Drag-On, debuting and peaking at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It spent 14 weeks on the Billbord 200 before leaving the chart. The album was ultimately certified Gold by the RIAA.

Opposite of H2O
Studio album by
Drag-On
ReleasedMarch 28, 2000
Recorded1999–2000
GenreEast Coast hip hop, gangsta rap, hardcore hip hop
Length62:57
Label
ProducerSwizz Beatz
Drag-On chronology
Opposite of H2O
(2000)		 Hell and Back
(2004)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[2]
Entertainment WeeklyC+[3]
RapReviews5/10[4]

Critical reception

Rolling Stone wrote that "on the darker songs, [Drag-On's] monotone rides stealthily over the album's dismal grooves, casting a morbid spell, and, ironically, when he and DMX actually collaborate, on the invigorating 'Get It Right', Drag more than holds his own."[7]

Track listing

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[8]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Parental Advisory (Intro)" Icepick Jay0:41
2."Opposite of H2O" (featuring Jadakiss)
Swizz Beatz3:41
3."Spit These Bars" (featuring Swizz Beatz)
  • Smalls
  • K. Dean
  • Michael Gomez
DJ Shok3:43
4."Groundhog's Day"
  • Smalls
  • Anthony Fields
P. Killer Trackz3:15
5."High Roller (skit)" 
  • Icepick Jay
  • Swizz Beatz (co.)
  • Sye (co.)
1:08
6."Niggas Die 4 Me" (featuring DMX)
Swizz Beatz3:52
7."Here We Go" (featuring Eve)
P. Killer Trackz3:54
8."Snipe Out"
  • Smalls
  • David Starr
David Starr3:48
9."Click, Click, Clack" (featuring P. Killer Trackz)
  • Smalls
  • Fields
P. Killer Trackz3:26
10."Get It Right" (featuring DMX)
  • Smalls
  • Simmons
  • K. Dean
Swizz Beatz3:42
11."Shaquita (skit)" (featuring Capone) Icepick Jay0:52
12."Ladies 2000"
  • Smalls
  • Sheldon Harris
Teflon4:27
13."Drag Shit" (featuring Styles P)
  • Smalls
  • Styles
  • D. Dean
  • K. Dean
Swizz Beatz3:22
14."Ready For War" (featuring The L.O.X.)
DJ Iroc3:57
15."Hot Dick (skit)" 
  • Icepick Jay
  • Grimmy (co.)
1:00
16."The Way Life Is" (featuring Case)
  • Smalls
  • Jay Jackson
  • K. Dean
Swizz Beatz4:55
17."Pop It" (featuring Icepick Jay)
  • Smalls
  • Jackson
  • K. Dean
Swizz Beatz4:14
18."What's It All About?" (featuring Parlé)
  • Smalls
  • D. Dean
  • K. Dean
Swizz Beatz4:53
19."Life Goes On" (Bonus Track)
  • Smalls
  • K. Dean
  • Gomez
  • Swizz Beatz
  • DJ Shok
3:37

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[13] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Conaway, Matt. "Opposite of H2O – Drag-On". AllMusic. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
  2. Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 3. MUZE. p. 114.
  3. "The Opposite of H2O". EW.com.
  4. "Drag-On :: Opposite of H20 :: Ruff Ryders/Interscope". www.rapreviews.com.
  5. "Drag-On | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  6. "Revolutions". Vibe. Vibe Media Group. April 17, 2000 – via Google Books.
  7. Charles, Pat (April 27, 2000). "Opposite of H2O". Rolling Stone. No. 839. p. 72.
  8. Opposite of H2O (booklet). Ruff Ryders, Interscope. 2000.
  9. "Drag-On Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  10. "Drag-On Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  11. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2000". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  12. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2000". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  13. "American album certifications – Drag-On – Opposite of H2O". Recording Industry Association of America.
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