Ghetto Hymns
Ghetto Hymns is the solo debut studio album by American contemporary R&B singer Dave Hollister. It was released by DreamWorks Records on May 25, 1999 in the United States.[1] His first effort (after his success with Blackstreet), the album was co-produced by Hollister and Erick Sermon.[2] It peaked at number 34 on the US Billboard 200.[4]
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| Released | May 25, 1999[1] | |||
| Genre | R&B[2] | |||
| Length | 68:05 | |||
| Label | DreamWorks | |||
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Three singles were released from the album: "My Favorite Girl", "Can't Stay" and "Baby Mama Drama". "My Favorite Girl" is Hollister's only hit to date on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 39 in 1999.[4] The album was certified gold on March 6, 2000.[5] In addition to original songs, the album contains covers of the Michael McDonald song "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)"[6] and the Twinkie Clark-Terrell song "In Him There is No Sorrow" (listed on the album as "Keep Forgettin'" and "Respect 2 Him", respectively).
Track listing
    
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[1][2][7]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ghetto Hymns (The Introduction)" (featuring Redman) | Johnny "Guitar" Watson | Redman | 1:09 | 
| 2. | "Came in the Door Pimpin' (featuring Too $hort)" | 
  | 4:23 | |
| 3. | "My Favorite Girl" | 
  | Stevie J | 5:32 | 
| 4. | "Round and Round" | 
  | 4:29 | |
| 5. | "Baby Mama Drama"/"It's Alright" (Bonus hymn) | 
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  | 8:59 | 
| 6. | "Cheaterlude" (Interlude) | Hollister | Hollister | 1:18 | 
| 7. | "Can't Stay" | Hollister | 
  | 6:17 | 
| 8. | "Bring It to Dave" (Interlude) | Hollister | Hollister | 1:51 | 
| 9. | "Call on Me" | 
  | Sermon | 3:43 | 
| 10. | "Missin' You" | 
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  | 4:41 | 
| 11. | "Keep Forgettin'" | Hollister | 5:11 | |
| 12. | "Come Inside My Room" (Interlude) | 
  | Mitchell | 1:46 | 
| 13. | "The Program" | 
  | Sermon | 4:47 | 
| 14. | "My Feelin's" | 
  | Adams | 6:18 | 
| 15. | "Respect 2 Him" (Outro) | Twinkie Clark-Terrell | Hollister | 3:45 | 
| 16. | "I'm Sorry" (My Favorite Girl remix) | Tim & Bob | 3:56 | |
| Total length: | 68:05 | |||
Notes
- ^[A] denotes co-producer
 
Sample credits
- "Came in the Door Pimpin'" contains a sample of "Tom's Diner" by Suzanne Vega.[8]
 - "Call on Me" contains a sample of "Soul Shadows" by The Crusaders featuring Bill Withers.[9]
 
Charts
    
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
 
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Certifications
    
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales | 
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| United States (RIAA)[14] | Gold | 500,000^ | 
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 ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.  | ||
References
    
- "Ghetto Hymns - Dave Hollister - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
 - "Dave Hollister - Ghetto Hymns (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
 - "Amazon.com: My Favorite Girl: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
 - "Dave Hollister - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
 - "RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - July 01, 2014". RIAA. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
 - Hollister, Dave. "Keep Forgettin'". whosampled.com. Who Sampled. Retrieved 2014-12-18.
 - Dave Hollister - Ghetto Hyms. Def Squad/DreamWorks Records. DRMD-50047
 - "Came in the Door Pimpin' - Dave Hollister feat. Too Short - WhoSampled". WhoSampled. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
 - "Call on Me - Dave Hollister - WhoSampled". WhoSampled. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
 - "Dave Hollister Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
 - "Dave Hollister Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
 - "Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Year-End 2000". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
 - "Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Year-End 2001". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
 - "American album certifications – Dave Hollister – Ghetto Hymns". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
 
External links
    
- Ghetto Hymns at AllMusic
 - Ghetto Hymns at Discogs (list of releases)
 
