''Still Ghetto'' is the second studio album by American R&B singer

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. It was released by Divine Mill Records and

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on November 5, 2002 in the United States. Released to favorable reviews, it debuted at number eight on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and number three on the ''Billboard''

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, with first-week sales of 111,000 copies, eventually reaching platinum for selling a million domestic copies. The album spawned the hit single " Fabulous" featuring

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as well as the single "Put That Woman First" which entered the top 20 of the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, reaching number 20. The track, "Everywhere I Am" is dedicated to the memory of the singer's parents, who died before he rose to fame.

Critical reception

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editor John Bush found that "Jaheim's considerable vocal talents only increased during the recording of his second album, and a stronger set of songs made ''Still Ghetto'' a definite improvement over the debut ..For "Everywhere I Am," Jaheim recorded a postcard to his mother, who died before he gained fame; it's another testament to his power as an artist that Still Ghetto never descends into maudlin sentiments. Just like his soul forefathers, everything about Jaheim is honest and heartfelt."

Chart performance

In the United States, ''Still Ghetto'' debuted at number eight on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and number three on the

, with first-week sales of 111,000 copies. It was certified platinum by the

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(RIAA) for selling a million domestic copies.

Track listing

Sample credits * "Fabulous" contains replayed elements from " Wake Up Everybody" as performed by

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. * "Let's Talk About It" contains elements from "Try to Leave Me If You Can But I Bet You Can't Do It" as performed by

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. * "Put That Woman First" contains replayed elements from "I Forgot to Be Your Lover" as performed by William Bell. * "Backtight" contains elements from "Somebody Told Me" as performed by

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. * "Still Ghetto" contains elements from "I'd Find You Anywhere" as performed by

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Critical reception

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