I'm a Hustla

I'm a Hustla is the second studio album by American hip hop recording artist Cassidy. It was released on June 28, 2005, by J and Full Surface Records. The album includes production from Bink, Devo Springsteen, Hi-Tek, Neo da Matrix, Nottz, L.E.S., The Individualz and Swizz Beatz, the latter of whom also executive produced the album. It features guest appearances from Nas, Quan, Mario, Mashonda, Raekwon, Lil Wayne, Fabolous and Mary J. Blige.

I'm a Hustla
Studio album by
Cassidy
ReleasedJune 28, 2005 (2005-06-28)
Recorded2004–2005
GenreEast Coast hip hop
Length59:59
Label
Producer
  • Swizz Beatz
  • Shatek
  • Neo da Matrix
  • Needlz
  • DJ Scratch
  • L.E.S.
  • Chris & Drop
  • Nerve & Surreal
  • Hotrunner
Cassidy chronology
Split Personality
(2004)		 I'm a Hustla
(2005)		 B.A.R.S. The Barry Adrian Reese Story
(2007)
Singles from I'm a Hustla
  1. "I'm a Hustla"
    Released: February 28, 2005
  2. "B-Boy Stance"
    Released: June 20, 2005
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Pop Matters
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VIBE

The album debuted at number 5 on the U.S. Billboard 200, with 93,000 copies sold in the first week. It was supported by the singles "I'm a Hustla" and "B-Boy Stance". The album's title-track features a sample from Jay-Z's "Dirt off Your Shoulder" and the song was nominated for a Vibe Award in the category Street Anthem. A remix featuring Mary J. Blige followed soon after. In 2006, the ringtone version of "I'm a Hustla" was one of the first-ever ringtones to be certified platinum.

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