On this present day in hip-hop historical past, Dipset frontman Cam’ron releases his debut solo album, Confessions of Fireplace, underneath Undeas Leisure.
Following the tragic demise of his cousin Derek “Bloodshed” Armstead and the breakup of his former band Kids of the Corn (which included Massive L, Cam, Ma$e and Bloodshed), the album marked Cam’s first foray into the rap sport and debut .
The album is similar to plenty of music popping out of New York within the late ’90s, with a hardcore avenue and pop crossover attraction that comes from its lyrics filled with gritty avenue narratives and the excessive vitality of Swizz Beatz and Jermaine Dupri Make. Commercially, the debut album was a average success, peaking at quantity six on the Billboard 200 and quantity two on the High R&B/Hip Hop chart, promoting over 500,000 copies.
The challenge’s solely single, “Horse & Carriage,” that includes Ma$e and produced by Trackmasters, was a radio hit and barely cracked the highest 40 on the Billboard Sizzling 100 chart, peaking at No. 41.
