Nelly - Country Grammar (2000)

      Country Grammar is the debut studio album by American rapper Nelly. It was released on June 27, 2000, by Universal Records (who released the album after listening to demos by Nelly, before signing a record deal with the rapper in 1999). The production on the album was handled by Jason "Jay E" Epperson, with additional production by C-Love, Kevin Law, City Spud, Steve "Blast" Wills and Basement Beats. Nelly contributed to all lyrics on the album, with Epperson and City Spud also contributing. The album introduced a unique Saint Louis, Midwestern sound, and introduces Nelly's vocal style of pop-rap singalongs and Midwestern, Missouri twang. It was supported four successful singles: "Country Grammar (Hot Shit)", "E.I.", "Ride wit Me" and "Batter Up". Its lead single, "Country Grammar (Hot Shit)", peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart. "E.I." charted at number 16, number 12 and number 11 on the Hot 100, UK Singles Chart and ARIA Singles Chart, respectively. "Ride wit Me" peaked within the top five on the Hot 100, ARIA Singles Chart, Irish Singles Chart and UK Singles Chart. The album's fourth and final single, "Batter Up" featuring Murphy Lee and Ali, achieved moderate chart success.

Track Listing:
01. Intro (featuring Cedric the Entertainer)
02. St. Louie
03. Greed, Hate, Envy
04. Country Grammar (Hot Shit)
05. Steal the Show (featuring St. Lunatics)
06. Interlude (featuring Cedric the Entertainer)
07. Ride wit Me (featuring City Spud)
08. E.I.
09. Thicky Thick Girl (featuring Murphy Lee & Ali)
10. For My (featuring Lil Wayne)
11. Utha Side
12. Tho Dem Wrappas
13. Wrap Sumden (featuring St. Lunatics)
14. Batter Up (featuring St. Lunatics)
15. Never Let Em C U Sweat (featuring The Teamsters)
16. Luven Me
17. Outro (featuring Cedric the Entertainer)
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