''8 Million Stories'' is the first studio album by American hip hop duo

Soul Position Soul Position is an American alternative hip hop duo hailing from Columbus, Ohio. It consists of DJ/ producer RJD2 and rapper Blueprint. The duo has released two albums and one EP on Rhymesayers Entertainment. Discography Albums * '' 8 Milli ...

. It was released on Fat Beats Records under license from

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on October 7, 2003. It peaked at number 91 on the ''

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chart.

Critical reception

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, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 82% based on 8 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".

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of ''

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'' gave the album a 7.5 out of 10, saying, "it's obvious that this amalgam between one of the most promising rappers in the underground and the most in-demand producer in the industry is a winning combination." Dominic Umile of ''

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'' said, "Soul Position's debut LP serves as a sturdy platform for the team's individual talents while being a credible portrait of their union."

Track listing

Charts

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:8 Million Stories 2003 debut albums Soul Position albums Rhymesayers Entertainment albums