| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [2] |
| Entertainment Weekly | C+[3] |
| RapReviews | 5/10[4] |
Opposite of H2O is the debut studio album by American rapper Drag-On.[5] Originally scheduled for a January 25, 2000 release, it was ultimately 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 was mixed.
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]
Commercial performance
Opposite of H2O debuted and peaked at number 5 on the Billboard top 200 and number 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, with first week sales of over 150,000 copies.[8] It spent 14 weeks on the Billboard 200 before leaving the chart. The album has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 500,000 copies in America.[9]
Track listing
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[10]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Parental Advisory (Intro)" | Icepick Jay | 0:41 | |
| 2. | "Opposite of H2O" (featuring Jadakiss) |
| Swizz Beatz | 3:41 |
| 3. | "Spit These Bars" (featuring Swizz Beatz) |
| DJ Shok | 3:43 |
| 4. | "Groundhog's Day" |
| P. Killer Trackz | 3:15 |
| 5. | "High Roller (skit)" |
| 1:08 | |
| 6. | "Niggas Die 4 Me" (featuring DMX) |
| Swizz Beatz | 3:52 |
| 7. | "Here We Go" (featuring Eve) |
| P. Killer Trackz | 3:54 |
| 8. | "Snipe Out" |
| David Starr | 3:48 |
| 9. | "Click, Click, Clack" (featuring P. Killer Trackz) |
| P. Killer Trackz | 3:26 |
| 10. | "Get It Right" (featuring DMX) |
| Swizz Beatz | 3:42 |
| 11. | "Shaquita (skit)" (featuring Capone) | Icepick Jay | 0:52 | |
| 12. | "Ladies 2000" |
| Teflon | 4:27 |
| 13. | "Drag Shit" (featuring Styles P) |
| Swizz Beatz | 3:22 |
| 14. | "Ready For War" (featuring The Lox) |
| DJ Iroc | 3:57 |
| 15. | "Hot Dick (skit)" |
| 1:00 | |
| 16. | "The Way Life Is" (featuring Case) |
| Swizz Beatz | 4:55 |
| 17. | "Pop It" (featuring Icepick Jay) |
| Swizz Beatz | 4:14 |
| 18. | "What's It All About?" (featuring Parlé) |
| Swizz Beatz | 4:53 |
| 19. | "Life Goes On" (Bonus Track) |
|
| 3:37 |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[15] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Conaway, Matt. "Opposite of H2O – Drag-On". AllMusic. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 3. MUZE. p. 114.
- ^ "The Opposite of H2O". EW.com.
- ^ "Drag-On :: Opposite of H20 :: Ruff Ryders/Interscope". www.rapreviews.com.
- ^ "Drag-On | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ "Revolutions". Vibe. Vibe Media Group. April 17, 2000 – via Google Books.
- ^ Charles, Pat (April 27, 2000). "Opposite of H2O". Rolling Stone. No. 839. p. 72.
- ^ "'NSYNC On Top Again As Aaliyah, Drag-On Hit Chart". MTV.Com. April 5, 2000. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "RIAA – Searchable Database: Drag-On". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- ^ Opposite of H2O (booklet). Ruff Ryders, Interscope. 2000.
- ^ "Drag-On Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
- ^ "Drag-On Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2000". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2000". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
- ^ "American album certifications – Drag-On – Opposite of H2O". Recording Industry Association of America.
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