''Da Next Level'' is the second album by the American rapper Mr. Serv-On. It was released on February 16, 1999, as planned, through

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and

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. It was produced entirely by the label's in-house production team,

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. It was the rapper's last album on

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

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. It sold nearly 300,000 copies in its first week. The album's single was "From N.Y to N.O.", featuring

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Critical reception

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'' 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."

Track listing

#"Forever My Life: The Beginning" 1:35 #"Tank Nigga" (Featuring

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, Fiend, Kane & Abel, Lil Soldiers,

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, Big Ed & Mac) 4:48 #"Boot 'Em Up" (Featuring Fiend & Mystikal) 3:09 #"From N.Y. To N.O." (Featuring

) 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

References

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Commercial Performance

Critical reception

Track listing

Album chart positions

See also

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