Picture This (Do or Die album)

Picture This is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Do Or Die. It was released on September 3, 1996, via Rap-A-Lot Records. Recording sessions took place at Creator's Way Studios in Chicago and at Lil J Studio in Houston. Production was handled by The Legendary Traxster, Mike Dean and Crazy C, with J. Prince serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Twista and Johnny P.

Picture This
Studio album by
Do or Die
ReleasedSeptember 3, 1996 (1996-09-03)
Studio
GenreGangsta rap
Length50:40
LabelRap-A-Lot Records
Producer
Do or Die chronology
Picture This
(1996)		 Headz or Tailz
(1998)
Singles from Picture This
  1. "Po Pimp"
    Released: July 16, 1996
  2. "Playa Like Me and You"
    Released: 1996
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
RapReviews4/6[2]
Sputnikmusic4.5/5[3]

The album proved to be a huge success, peaking at number 27 on the Billboard 200 and number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album featured the hit single, "Po Pimp", which peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot Rap Singles.

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Alpha and Omega"
The Legendary Traxster3:10
2."Shut 'Em Down"
  • A. Round
  • Smith
  • D. Round
  • Lindley
The Legendary Traxster4:41
3."Po Pimp" (featuring Tung Twista and Johnny P)
The Legendary Traxster3:54
4."Kill or Be Killed"
Mike Dean5:44
5."Paper Chase" (featuring Tung Twista)
  • A. Round
  • Smith
  • D. Round
  • Mitchell
  • Dean
Mike Dean3:53
6."Playa Like Me and You" (featuring Johnny P)
  • A. Round
  • Smith
  • D. Round
  • Lindley
The Legendary Traxster4:45
7."Promise"
  • A. Round
  • Smith
  • D. Round
  • Lindley
The Legendary Traxster4:39
8."6 Million"
  • A. Round
  • Smith
  • D. Round
  • Lindley
The Legendary Traxster4:42
9."Search Warrant"
  • A. Round
  • Smith
  • D. Round
  • Lindley
The Legendary Traxster4:31
10."Anotha One Dead and Gone"
  • A. Round
  • Smith
  • D. Round
  • Lindley
The Legendary Traxster5:29
11."Money Flow" (featuring Tung Twista)
  • A. Round
  • Smith
  • D. Round
  • Mitchell
  • Simon Cullins
Crazy C5:12
Total length:50:40

Personnel
  • Anthony "N.A.R.D." Round – vocals
  • Darnell "Belo Zero" Smith – vocals
  • Dennis "AK47" Round – vocals
  • Carl "Twista" Mitchell – vocals (tracks: 3, 5, 11)
  • John "Johnny P" Pigram – vocals (tracks: 3, 6)
  • Samuel "The Legendary Traxster" Lindley – producer (tracks: 1-3, 6-10), engineering, mixing
  • Mike Dean – producer (tracks: 4, 5), engineering, mixing, mastering
  • Simon "Crazy C" Cullins – producer (track 11)
  • James A. Smith – executive producer
  • Tony "Big Chief" Randle – production supervisor
  • Denise Milford – photography

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[7] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Phares, Heather. "Do or Die - Picture This Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  2. Juon, Steve 'Flash' (September 1996). "Do or Die :: Picture This :: Rap-A-Lot/Noo-Trybe". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  3. "Do Or Die - Picture This (album review ) | Sputnikmusic". Sputnikmusic. March 11, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  4. "Do or Die, TLP". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  5. "Do or Die, BLP". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  6. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1996". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  7. "American album certifications – Do or Die – Picture This". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
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