Ghetto Supastar
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| Studio album by Pras | ||||
| Released | October 6, 1998 | |||
| Recorded | 1997-1998 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop, East Coast hip hop, R&B | |||
| Length | 73:57 | |||
| Label | Ruffhouse Records | |||
| Producer | Pras Michel (exec.), Wyclef Jean (also exec.) | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    |
| Chicago Tribune | (unfavorable) |
| Entertainment Weekly | B- |
| Robert Christgau |  |
| Rolling Stone | |
| Vibe | (positive) |
Ghetto Supastar is the debut solo studio album by former Fugees member and American rapper Pras. The album was released on October 6, 1998, a week after the release of the third single, Blue Angels.
The album was released by Ruffhouse Records. The album debuted at number fifty-five on the official US Billboard 200 album chart, and number thirty-five on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album, which included the title track, features a rap by Ol' Dirty Bastard and additional vocals by R&B singer Mýa, became a worldwide hit, and Pras' biggest hit to date as a solo artist, reaching number fifteen on the Billboard Hot 100, and reaching number one in eight countries, as well as reaching the top five in five countries as well, including the United Kingdom. The title track received a nomination for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 41st Grammy Awards. Originally, What'cha Wanna Do was due to be released as the album's third single on September 28, 1998. However, at the last minute, the released was replaced with Blue Angels. Some copies of the single were made available accidentally.
Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)
Murder Dem
What'cha Wanna Do
Blue Angels
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