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    Back for the First Time

    by Ludacris

    October 17, 2000 · 16 tracks · 51m

    Southern hip-hopdirty rapDirty South
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    About This Album

    Ludacris released Back for the First Time on October 17, 2000, marking his commercial debut through Disturbing tha Peace and Def Jam South. The album arrived as Southern hip-hop began to dominate national charts, blending rapid-fire delivery with party-oriented beats and explicit storytelling. Production duties fell to an all-star roster including Timbaland, Jermaine Dupri, The Neptunes, Organized Noize, and Bangladesh, creating a sonic landscape that balanced aggressive street narratives with club-ready anthems.

    The project features 16 tracks spanning approximately 51 minutes and includes high-profile collaborations such as "Bitch Please II" with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Dr. Dre. Guest appearances also come from Foxy Brown, UGK, Trina, Pastor Troy, Shawnna, and others. Lead singles like "What's Your Fantasy" and "Southern Hospitality" helped propel the record to number four on the US Billboard 200, where it sold 133,000 copies in its first week.

    Tracklist

    1
    Intro ft.
    1:09
    2
    What's Your Fantasy ft.
    3:45
    3
    Southern Hospitality ft.
    4:06
    4
    Hood Stuck ft.
    3:44
    5
    Come On Over ft. Shawnna
    4:03
    6
    Ghetto Fabulous ft.
    3:54
    7
    Area Codes ft.
    3:48
    8
    Runaway Love ft.
    4:12
    9
    I'm Ready ft.
    3:42
    10
    Rollout (My Business) ft.
    4:16
    11
    A Little Bit ft.
    3:58
    12
    Get Off ft.
    3:47
    13
    Bitch Please II ft. Snoop DoggEminemDr. Dre
    4:43
    14
    Tell Me When to Go ft.
    3:49
    15
    Shake Ya Ass ft.
    3:52
    16
    Outro ft.
    1:34

    Chart Performance

    #4 Billboard 200

    Certifications

    3x Platinum (RIAA)

    Keywords

    Southern hip-hopDirty South2000s rapDisturbing tha PeaceDef Jam SouthTimbalandJermaine DupriThe NeptunesBitch Please IIWhat's Your FantasySouthern HospitalityArea CodesTriple PlatinumCommercial debut

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    Album Info

    Artist
    Ludacris
    Type
    Studio Album
    Released
    October 17, 2000
    Label
    Disturbing tha Peace, Def Jam South
    Tracks
    16
    Length
    51m
    Peak Chart
    #4 Billboard 200
    Producer
    Bangladesh, Jordan Carter, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris, Organized Noize, Timbaland, The Neptunes
    First Week Sales
    133,000 copies
    Total Units Sold (US)
    Over 3 million
    Previous Release
    Incognegro (Independent)
    Vinyl Reissue
    Limited Edition 2LP released later

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