Nellyville
Nelly · 2002
79 min · 20 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant fusion of hip-hop and R&B, punctuated by catchy hooks and infectious beats that define early 2000s pop culture.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hot in Herre Start here — This track encapsulates the album's party vibe with its irresistible hook and upbeat production, becoming an anthem for summer gatherings.
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Dilemma — Featuring Kelly Rowland, this song blends R&B with hip-hop seamlessly, showcasing Nelly's ability to cross genres and appeal to a broader audience.
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Pimp Juice — With its clever wordplay and catchy chorus, this track highlights Nelly's signature style while addressing themes of confidence and charm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Nellyville showcases strong hooks and collaborations but lacks a cohesive flow across its extensive tracklist.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful party atmosphere
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- dynamic flow with peaks
- short bursts of energy
- feel-good vibes throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower, introspective music
- avoid non-stop high energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Nelly's mainstream fame after his debut.
- Career context
- When Nellyville was released in June 2002, Nelly was riding high on the success of his debut album, Country Grammar, which had catapulted him into mainstream fame. This follow-up solidified his status as a leading figure in hip-hop, showcasing a blend of rap and melodic elements that would influence the genre's sound for years to come.
Tracklist
- 1 Nellyville 4:15
- 2 “Gettin’ It Started” 1:51
- 3 Hot in Herre Start here 3:48
- 4 Dem Boyz 4:34
- 5 Oh Nelly 4:03
- 6 Pimp Juice 4:52
- 7 Air Force Ones 5:04
- 8 “In the Store” 1:40
- 9 On the Grind 4:45
- 10 Dilemma 4:49
- 11 Splurge 5:09
- 12 Work It 4:22
- 13 Roc the Mic (remix) 4:17
- 14 The Gank 4:48
- 15 “5000” 2:11
- 16 #1 3:18
- 17 CG 2 4:32
- 18 Say Now 5:42
- 19 Fuck It Then 1:38
- 20 Stick Out Ya Wrist 3:52
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