{{Infobox album , name = Da Next Level , type = album , artist = Mr. Serv-On , cover = Da Next Level.jpg , alt = , released = February 16, 1999 , recorded = 1998 , venue = , studio = , genre = Southern Hip Hop,

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. It was the rapper's last album on No Limit Records.

Commercial Performance

The album was more critically and commercially successful than the first album, debuting at number 14 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It sold nearly 300,000 copies in its first week. The album's single was "From N.Y to N.O.", featuring Big Pun.

Critical reception

'' The San Diego Union-Tribune'' wrote that "a few introspective cuts, namely 'I Hate the Way I Live', 'My Homies' and 'Best Friend II', showcase his knack for writing touching, heartfelt ballads."{{cite news , last1=Nero , first1=Mark , title=ALBUM REVIEWS - SHORT TAKES - RAP , work=The San Diego Union-Tribune , date=March 25, 1999 , location=Entertainment , page=21

Track listing

#"Forever My Life: The Beginning" 1:35 #"Tank Nigga" (Featuring C-Murder, Fiend, Kane & Abel, Lil Soldiers, Mia X, Big Ed & Mac) 4:48 #"Boot 'Em Up" (Featuring Fiend & Mystikal) 3:09 #"From N.Y. To N.O." (Featuring Big Pun) 2:51 #"F.U. Serv" 3:14 #"Murder" (Featuring Magic)" 4:27 #"I Hate the Way I Live" 5:22 #"Best Friend II" (Featuring C-Murder & Dorian) 4:00 #1, 2, 3"- (Featuring Holloway of Ghetto Commission) 2:45 #"Straight Outta N.O." (Featuring C-Murder & Magic) 3:48 #"Snatch Them Hoez Up" (Featuring Mia X, Fiend & T. Scott) 2:51 #"My Homies" (Featuring Sons of Funk) 4:25 #"This Is for My Niggaz" (Featuring Ghetto Commission) 4:23 #"Freaky Dreams" (Featuring O'Dell) 4:04 #"Make 'Em Bleed" (Featuring Fiend) 2:15 #"Hit the Block" 2:34 #"Strap Up" (Featuring Fiend) 2:51 #"I'll Be There" (Featuring Ms. Peaches) 3:38 #"My Story" (Featuring KLC) 4:20 #"I Luv It" 2:04 #"The Last Song" (Featuring O'Dell) 4:05 #"Forever My Life: The End" 1:26

Album chart positions

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References

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Commercial Performance

Critical reception

Track listing

Album chart positions

See also

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