The Art of Storytelling
With production by DJ Clark Kent, Kid Capri, S&S, Rashad Smith and Poke & Tone, 1999's The Art of Storytelling truly felt like a family member just came home from prison. Released less than two years after Rick's release, the album features tributes in the form of skits from the likes of Run, Ed Lover, Redman, Q-Tip and Peter Gunz. Nas, Snoop Dogg, Canibus, Raekwon, Doug E. Fresh and Big Boi are all featured on the project. "Me & Nas Bring It To You Hardest," "I Own America," "King Piece In The Chess Game," and "Trapped In Me" are all stand out tracks on the project, and "Adults Only" is an interesting song that is probably the only of its kind in Hip-Hop.
The Art of Storytelling is Rick's highest charting album, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard 200, and number 1 on R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.