A Gangster and a Gentleman

A Gangster and a Gentleman
Studio album by
Styles P
ReleasedJuly 9, 2002
Recorded2001–2002
GenreHip hop
Length79:43
Label
ProducerSwizz Beatz, the Alchemist, Rockwilder, Ayatollah, DJ Clue
Styles P chronology
A Gangster and a Gentleman
(2002) 		Time Is Money
(2006)
Singles from A Gangster and a Gentleman
  1. "Good Times"
    Released: August 11, 2002
  2. "The Life"
    Released: 2002
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
HipHopDX[2]
RapReviews6/10[3]
Stylus MagazineB[4]
XXLXL (4/5)[5]

A Gangster and a Gentleman is the debut studio album by American rapper Styles P. The album was released on July 9, 2002, through Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Interscope Records. Styles P was the second member of the Lox to record a solo album, after Kiss Tha Game Goodbye by Jadakiss was released in August 2001.

The album contains production by the Alchemist, Rockwilder, Ayatollah, DJ Clue and Swizz Beatz who Styles had worked with previously on various Ruff Ryders recordings including the sophomore album We Are the Streets by The LOX. Californian hip-hop producer the Alchemist contributes two tracks. Guest performers include Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, J-Hood, Eve, Angie Stone, Lil' Mo, M.O.P. and Pharoahe Monch.

The album was certified Gold by RIAA on October 11, 2002.

  1. ^ DiBella, M. F. (June 25, 2002). "A Gangster and a Gentleman - Styles P | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  2. ^ Tindal, K. B. (July 11, 2002). "Styles - A Gangsta & A Gentleman". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  3. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (July 9, 2002). "Feature for July 9, 2002 - Styles' "A Gangster and a Gentleman"". RapReviews. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  4. ^ Berliner, Brett. "Styles P - A Gangsta and a Gentleman - Review". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  5. ^ DJ Rhude (August 2002). "Critical Breakdown: Styles – Gangster & A Gentleman". XXL. No. 39. p. 137.