Nationwide: Independence Day

Nationwide: Independence Day
Compilation album by
various artists
ReleasedMay 19, 1998 (1998-05-19)
Recorded1997–1998
GenreHip-hop
Length1:59:58
Label
Producer
  • CMT
  • Colin Wolfe
  • E-A-Ski
  • Flash Technology
  • Gerald Baillergeau
  • G-Mack
  • Jay Da Sinnusta
  • Jazze Pha
  • Lil' Jon
  • Mark Twayne
  • Mike D
  • Mr. Ran
  • Pretty Ken
  • Quint Black
  • Rob & Emperor Searcy
  • Sonny B
  • Spearhead X
  • Taj Mahal
  • Terry T
  • Victor Merritt
  • Anthony Dent
Too $hort chronology
Don't Try This at Home
(1995) 		Nationwide: Independence Day
(1998) 		Nationwide 2: Ghetto Pass
(2000)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Source[2]

Nationwide: Independence Day is a compilation album by American hip-hop record label $hort Records. It was released on May 19, 1998 via Jive Records. Production was handled by Quint Black, Terry T, CMT, Colin Wolfe, DJ Flash, E-A-Ski, Gerald Baillergeau, G-Mack, Jay Da Sinnusta, Jazze Pha, Lil' Jon, Mark Twayne, Mike D, Mr. Ran, Pretty Ken, Rob & Emperor Searcy, Sonny B, Spearhead X, Taj "Mahal" Tilghman, Victor Merritt and Anthony Dent. It features contributions from Too $hort, Badwayz, 38 Deep, Al Block, Baby DC, Big Zack, Casual, Dolla Will, Father Dom, George Clinton, G-Side, Jamal, Jayo Felony, Kat, Keith Murray, Lil' Jon & The East Side Boyz, Lyrical Giants, Mddl Fngz, Pimp C, Playa-Playa, Polyester Playas, Slink Capone, Sylk-E. Fyne, Trauma Black, Zu and Redman among others.

The compilation made it to number 38 on the Billboard 200 and number 7 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts in the United States. It eventually sold over 500,000 copies and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on July 28, 1998.

Track listing

Disc 1
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Short Dog/Hit 'Em Up" (performed by Too $hort)Quint Black4:17
2."Independence Day" (performed by Keith Murray and Too $hort)Quint Black4:15
3."Get Your Hustle On" (performed by Baby DC and Too $hort)Taj Tilghman4:30
4."Spread Your Love" (performed by Murda One)DJ Flash4:35
5."Abstract Hustle" (performed by 38 Deep and Kat)Quint Black4:47
6."When You See Me" (performed by G-Side)Mr. Ran3:57
7."All About It" (performed by Too $hort and Pimp C)Colin Wolfe7:38
8."Time After Time" (performed by Casual and Dolla Will)Terry T4:36
9."Are You Ready for This" (performed by Badwayz)Quint Black5:31
10."Lady Luv" (performed by Zu) 5:42
11."Wreckognize" (performed by Mddl Fngz)Quint Black4:15
12."Paper Chase" (performed by Al Block)
  • R.O.B.
  • Emperor Searcy
4:16
13."Playa Hatin' Hoes" (performed by Playa-Playa)Jay Da Sinnusta4:07
Disc 2
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
14."Pimpin' Ain't Easy" (performed by Polyester Playas)G-Mack4:30
15."Couldn't Be a Better Player" (performed by Lil' Jon & the East Side Boyz and Too $hort)Lil' Jon6:06
16."Don't Stop" (performed by Lyrical Giants)
  • Mark Twayne
  • Pretty Ken
4:20
17."Get All Your Change" (performed by Too $hort, Big Zack and Trauma Black)Jazze Pha4:23
18."Whateva Man (Remix)" (performed by Redman)Dent4:03
19."I Ain't Gonna Forget This" (performed by Badwayz and Jamal)Quint Black4:39
20."If I Wasn't High" (performed by Studd)Quint Black5:55
21."Hellbound" (performed by Slink Capone)
  • Mike D
  • Sonny B
4:12
22."Who Loves Ya" (performed by Jayo Felony)
4:08
23."Same Old Song" (performed by Father Dom)Terry T5:04
24."Keep It Real" (performed by Sylk-E. Fyne and Too $hort)
  • Gerald Baillergeau
  • Victor Merritt
4:02
25."Killa Team" (performed by Joe Riz and George Clinton)Spearhead X6:10
Total length:1:59:58
Notes
  • Track 1 features backing vocals from Murda One and Stud.
  • Track 3 features backing vocals from Tabitha Duncan.
  • Track 4 features backing vocals from Portia Jackson.
  • Track 5 features backing vocals from Jazze Pha, Jeree Manning and Sonji Mickey.
  • Track 10 features backing vocals from Kool-Ace.
  • Track 13 features backing vocals from Lady Suge and MC Breed.
  • Track 16 features backing vocals from Jamile Young.
  • Track 22 features backing vocals from Allen Anthony and Kenni Ski.

Charts

Chart (1998) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[3] 38
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] 7

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[5] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Nationwide: Independence Day - Various Artists". AllMusic. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  2. ^ Wilson, Elliott (June 1998). "Too Short Presents – Nationwide—Independence Day: The Compilation". Record Report. The Source. No. 105. New York. p. 164.
  3. ^ "Too hort Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  4. ^ "Too hort Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  5. ^ "American album certifications – various – Nationwide - Independence Day". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
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