Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)
1998 single by Pras featuring Ol' Dirty Bastard and Mýa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)" is a song by American rapper Pras, featuring rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard and R&B singer Mýa. Produced by Pras and Wyclef Jean, with co-production from Jerry 'Wonda" Duplessis and Che Pope, it interpolates Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton's 1983 single "Islands in the Stream" as written by the Bee Gees. Also featured on the soundtrack for the 1998 film Bulworth, the song was released as Pras' debut solo single and the second from his debut solo album Ghetto Supastar on June 6, 1998.
"Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)" | ||||
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Single by Pras Michel featuring Ol' Dirty Bastard and Mýa | ||||
from the album Ghetto Supastar and Bulworth | ||||
Released | June 6, 1998 (1998-06-06) | |||
Length | 4:26 | |||
Label | Interscope | |||
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A worldwide commercial success, the song became a number-one hit in New Zealand and throughout Europe, including Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands. In the United States, "Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)" peaked at number 15 for five consecutive weeks on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was eventually certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and in 1999, received a nomination for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 41st Grammy Awards.