4,5,6

For the Solé song, see 4, 5, 6.
4,5,6
Studio album by
Kool G Rap
ReleasedSeptember 26, 1995 (1995-09-26)
Recorded1995
StudioBearsville
GenreHardcore hip hop[1]
Length42:13
Label
Producer
Kool G Rap chronology
Live and Let Die
(1992) 		4,5,6
(1995) 		Roots of Evil
(1998)
Singles from 4,5,6
  1. "It's a Shame"
    Released: August 15, 1995
  2. "Fast Life"
    Released: November 14, 1995
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
RapReviews8/10[3]
The New Rolling Stone Album Guide[4]
The Source[5]

4,5,6 is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Kool G Rap. It was released on September 26, 1995, via Cold Chillin' Records. The album's title signifies the winning combination at the urban street game of cee-lo.[1]

The recording sessions took place at Bearsville Studios. The album was produced by Dr. Butcher, Buckwild, Naughty Shorts, and T-Ray. It features guest appearances from B-1, MF Grimm, Nas, and Shawn Brown.

The album peaked at number 24 on the Billboard 200 and atop the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. It was supported with singles "It's a Shame" and "Fast Life". The latter made it to number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100.

  1. ^ a b Cheng, Jeff. "Kool G Rap & DJ Polo". Trouser Press. Archived from the original on June 5, 2011. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  2. ^ Kellman, Andy. "4, 5, 6 Kool G Rap". AllMusic. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  3. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (October 25, 2016). "Kool G Rap 4, 5, 6". RapReviews. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  4. ^ Caramanica, Jon (2004). Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian David (eds.). (The New) Rolling Stone Album Guide. Simon and Schuster. p. 466. ISBN 978-0-7432-0169-8.
  5. ^ Black, Rico (October 1995). "Record Report". The Source. No. 73. p. 97.