A Gangster and a Gentleman is the debut studio album by American rapper Styles P. The album was released on July 9, 2002, through Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Interscope Records. Styles P was the second member of the Lox trio to record a solo album, after Kiss tha Game Goodbye by Jadakiss, which was released in August 2001.
The album was produced by Swizz Beatz, P. Killer Trackz, DJ Shok, Mr. Devine, Alchemist, DJ Clue, DJ Twinz, Jay "Icepick" Jackson, Ken "Duro" Ifill, Saint Denson, Tank, Tuneheadz, and Styles P himself. It features guest appearances from Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, J-Hood, Angie Stone, Cross, Eve, Garf, Lil' Mo, M.O.P., P. Killer Trackz, Swizz Beatz and Pharoahe Monch.
In the United States, the album peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. October 11, 2002, the album was certified Gold by Recording Industry Association of America for selling 500,000 copies in the US alone.
Singles
The lead single "Good Times" peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and received massive nationwide airplay in 2002. The Ayatollah-produced bonus track "The Life" featuring Pharoahe Monch was also released as a single in 2002 through Rawkus Records.
Track listing
;Leftover tracks
- "Good Times (Remix)"
- "Good Times (Street Remix)"
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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