The Imperial (Flipmode Squad album)

The Imperial
Studio album by
Flipmode Squad
ReleasedSeptember 1, 1998 (1998-09-01)
StudioSoundtrack (New York City)
GenreHip hop
Length1:14:32
LabelElektra
Producer
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Singles from The Imperial
  1. "Everybody on the Line Outside"
    Released: 1998
  2. "Cha Cha Cha"
    Released: 1998
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Entertainment WeeklyB[2]
The Source[3]

The Imperial is the only studio album by American hip hop group Flipmode Squad. It was released on September 1, 1998, via Elektra Records. The recording sessions took place at Soundtrack Studios in New York. The album was produced by DJ Scratch, Busta Rhymes, Da Beatminerz, L.E.S., M.D., Rockwilder, Swizz Beatz, and Tony Touch. It features a guest appearance from Buckshot on "We Got U Opin, Pt. 2".

The album peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200 and number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States, and at number 85 on the UK Albums Chart. Its single "Cha Cha Cha" made it to No. 61 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and No. 54 on the UK Singles Chart. Music videos were directed for "Everybody on the Line Outside" and "Cha Cha Cha".

  1. ^ Gallucci, Michael. "The Imperial Album - Flipmode Squad | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  2. ^ Diehl, Matt (November 13, 1998). "The Imperial Album". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  3. ^ Davis, André LeRoy "Dre" (October 1998). "Record Report: Flip Mode Squad – The Imperial". The Source. No. 109. New York. p. 220.