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Mystikal — Prince of the South... The Hits | CD Album
Mystikal — Prince of the South... The Hits | CD Album
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Mystikal: Prince of the South... The Hits || CD Album
Own a definitive piece of Southern rap history with the definitive compilation from New Orleans' finest: Prince of the South... The Hits.
Released in 2004 via Jive Records, this essential greatest hits collection perfectly showcases Mystikal's completely unique style, unmatched energetic delivery, and fierce lyrical prowess. Having cemented his reputation as a foundational pillar of the 90s and early 2000s Southern hip-hop movement, this album brings together the career-defining tracks that earned him his royal title.
The compilation effortlessly reflects the vibrant, raucous club culture of the American South. Driven by Mystikal's signature rapid-fire, drill-sergeant vocal flow, the album weaves back and forth between chart-dominating party anthems and raw, introspective tracks. Across 14 heavy-hitting tracks, his sharp lyrical bravado balances laugh-out-loud humor with hard-hitting street reality, detailing his personal struggles, relentless ambition, and ultimate perseverance from humble Louisiana beginnings into a multi-platinum global icon.
Key Features & Album Highlights
- The Neptunes / Pharrell Collaborations: Features the massive, chart-shattering club singles "Shake Ya Ass" and "Bouncin' Back (Bumpin' Me Against the Wall)," both elevated by the signature, futuristic production of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo.
- Grammy-Nominated Anthems: Includes legendary radio hits like "Danger (Been So Long)" featuring Nivea, spotlighting Mystikal's commercial peak and undeniable crossover appeal.
- Early No Limit Era Roots: Traces his spectacular artistic growth with classic, uncompromising underground rap favorites like "Y'all Ain't Ready Yet."
Product & Format Specifications
| Format | Audio CD (Standard Edition) |
| Release Date | August 10, 2004 |
| Record Label | Jive Records / BMG |
| Genre | Southern Hip-Hop / Dirty South / Bounce |
| Content Advisory | Explicit Lyrics / Parental Advisory |
Complete Track Listing
| Track | Song Title | Featured Artist / Producer Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Here I Go | — |
| 2 | Shake Ya Ass | feat. Pharrell Williams (Prod. by The Neptunes) |
| 3 | Danger (Been So Long) | feat. Nivea |
| 4 | Pussy Pop | — |
| 5 | Bouncin' Back (Bumpin' Me Against the Wall) | feat. Pharrell Williams (Prod. by The Neptunes) |
| 6 | If It Ain't Live, It Ain't Me | — |
| 7 | The Man Right Chea | — |
| 8 | I Smell Smoke | — |
| 9 | Y'all Ain't Ready Yet | Classic Early Single |
| 10 | Tarantula | feat. Butch Cassidy |
| 11 | Hypno | — |
| 12 | Jump | — |
| 13 | Murder 2 | — |
| 14 |
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