''Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler'' is the second solo

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by the rapper

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. The album was released on August 24, 1999, by Penalty Records.

Critical reception

The ''

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'' wrote that "Noreaga tackles familiar topics—inferior rappers, corrupt police—yet his signature off-pace delivery and the lethal beats backing him more than compensate for his typical lyrical fare."

Track listing

Charts

Certifications

References

1999 albums Albums produced by the Neptunes Albums produced by Mannie Fresh Albums produced by Swizz Beatz Albums produced by Trackmasters N.O.R.E. albums {{1990s-hiphop-album-stub