''Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler'' is the second solo studio album by the rapper

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

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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

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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