''Ghetto Hymns'' is the solo debut

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by American contemporary R&B singer

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. It was released by

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on in the United States. His first effort (after his success with

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), the album was co-produced by Hollister and

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. It peaked at number 34 on the US ''Billboard'' 200. Three

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s were released from the album: " My Favorite Girl", "Can't Stay" and "Baby Mama Drama". "My Favorite Girl" is Hollister's only hit to date on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 39 in 1999. The album was

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on . In addition to original songs, the album contains covers of the Michael McDonald song "

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" and the Twinkie Clark-Terrell song "In Him There is No Sorrow" (listed on the album as "Keep Forgettin'" and "Respect 2 Him", respectively).

Track listing

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.Dave Hollister - Ghetto Hyms. Def Squad/DreamWorks Records. DRMD-50047 Notes * denotes co-producer Sample credits * "Came in the Door Pimpin'" contains a sample of "

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" by

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. * "Call on Me" contains a sample of "Soul Shadows" by The Crusaders featuring

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* * {{Authority control 1999 debut albums Albums produced by Dave Hollister Albums produced by Erick Sermon Dave Hollister albums DreamWorks Records albums