In tha Beginning...There Was Rap

In tha Beginning... There Was Rap is a compilation album presented by Priority Records, released on November 25, 1997. The album featured cover versions of classic old school hip hop songs done by some of hip hop's most popular acts at the time.

The album peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard 200 and No. 4 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Less than two months after its release on January 9, 1998, it was certified gold for sales of 500,000 copies.

Track listing

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1997) Peakposition

Year-end charts Chart (1998) Position US Billboard 200 110 US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 61

Certifications

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