Opposite of H2O
Studio album by
Drag-On
ReleasedMarch 28, 2000
Recorded1999–2000
GenreEast Coast hip hop, gangsta rap, hardcore hip hop
Length62:57
Label
ProducerSwizz Beatz
Drag-On chronology
Opposite of H2O
(2000)		 Hell and Back
(2004)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[2]
Entertainment WeeklyC+[3]
RapReviews5/10[4]

Opposite of H2O is the debut studio album by American rapper Drag-On.[5] It was released on March 28, 2000, through Interscope Records and Ruff Ryders.[6] It was produced by Swizz Beatz, Dj Iroc, and P.K., among others. Critical reception of the album were mixed to average, but the album nonetheless proved to be a huge success for Drag-On, debuting and peaking at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It spent 14 weeks on the Billbord 200 before leaving the chart. The album was ultimately certified Gold by the RIAA.

Critical reception

Rolling Stone wrote that "on the darker songs, [Drag-On's] monotone rides stealthily over the album's dismal grooves, casting a morbid spell, and, ironically, when he and DMX actually collaborate, on the invigorating 'Get It Right', Drag more than holds his own."[7]

Track listing

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[8]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Parental Advisory (Intro)" Icepick Jay0:41
2."Opposite of H2O" (featuring Jadakiss)
Swizz Beatz3:41
3."Spit These Bars" (featuring Swizz Beatz)
  • Smalls
  • K. Dean
  • Michael Gomez
DJ Shok3:43
4."Groundhog's Day"
  • Smalls
  • Anthony Fields
P. Killer Trackz3:15
5."High Roller (skit)" 
  • Icepick Jay
  • Swizz Beatz (co.)
  • Sye (co.)
1:08
6."Niggas Die 4 Me" (featuring DMX)
Swizz Beatz3:52
7."Here We Go" (featuring Eve)
P. Killer Trackz3:54
8."Snipe Out"
  • Smalls
  • David Starr
David Starr3:48
9."Click, Click, Clack" (featuring P. Killer Trackz)
  • Smalls
  • Fields
P. Killer Trackz3:26
10."Get It Right" (featuring DMX)
  • Smalls
  • Simmons
  • K. Dean
Swizz Beatz3:42
11."Shaquita (skit)" (featuring Capone) Icepick Jay0:52
12."Ladies 2000"
  • Smalls
  • Sheldon Harris
Teflon4:27
13."Drag Shit" (featuring Styles P)
  • Smalls
  • Styles
  • D. Dean
  • K. Dean
Swizz Beatz3:22
14."Ready For War" (featuring The L.O.X.)
DJ Iroc3:57
15."Hot Dick (skit)" 
  • Icepick Jay
  • Grimmy (co.)
1:00
16."The Way Life Is" (featuring Case)
  • Smalls
  • Jay Jackson
  • K. Dean
Swizz Beatz4:55
17."Pop It" (featuring Icepick Jay)
  • Smalls
  • Jackson
  • K. Dean
Swizz Beatz4:14
18."What's It All About?" (featuring Parlé)
  • Smalls
  • D. Dean
  • K. Dean
Swizz Beatz4:53
19."Life Goes On" (Bonus Track)
  • Smalls
  • K. Dean
  • Gomez
  • Swizz Beatz
  • DJ Shok
3:37

Charts

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[13] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ Conaway, Matt. "Opposite of H2O – Drag-On". AllMusic. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
  2. ↑ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 3. MUZE. p. 114.
  3. ↑ "The Opposite of H2O". EW.com.
  4. ↑ "Drag-On :: Opposite of H20 :: Ruff Ryders/Interscope". www.rapreviews.com.
  5. ↑ "Drag-On | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  6. ↑ "Revolutions". Vibe. Vibe Media Group. April 17, 2000 – via Google Books.
  7. ↑ Charles, Pat (April 27, 2000). "Opposite of H2O". Rolling Stone. No. 839. p. 72.
  8. ↑ Opposite of H2O (booklet). Ruff Ryders, Interscope. 2000.
  9. ↑ "Drag-On Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Drag-On Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2000". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  12. ↑ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2000". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  13. ↑ "American album certifications – Drag-On – Opposite of H2O". Recording Industry Association of America.
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