Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
1. Play It Off ~ Nelly
2. Pretty Toes ~ Nelly
3. My Place ~ Nelly
4. Paradise ~ Nelly
5. She Don't Know My Name ~ Nelly
6. N Dey Say ~ Nelly
7. Woodgrain and Leather Wit a Hole ~ Nelly
8. In My Life ~ Nelly
9. Over and Over ~ Nelly
10. Nobody Knows ~ Nelly
11. Die For You ~ Nelly
| Over the course of his short career Nelly has produced 3 Multi-Platinum albums that have not only catapulted him into world-wide fame, but established St.Louis as a fertile ground for Rap and Hip-Hop. With the simultaneous releases of his fourth and fifth albums Nelly continues a career that evolves and blurs the lines of Party Rap, Pop-Rap, Brag Rap and Country Rap. With two collections of songs that have everything to offer all people. From the lead single “My Place” to the autobiographical “Die For You” to the club sensation “Flap Your Wings.” Nelly reaches out to fans on all levels. Everyone will have the opportunity to SWEAT it out and SUIT it up. |
"Nelly sounds more convincing and appealing on Suit Entertainment Weekly
"Nelly emerges as a serious songwriter who moves the mind as effectively as he does the body. Los Angeles Times
Album Notes and Credits
Notes & Personnel Info |
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| Personnel: Nelly (rap vocals); Pharrell Williams, Anthony Hamilton, Ronald Isley, Tim McGraw (vocals); Jazze Pha (rap vocals, various instruments); Jaheim, Mase, Snoop Dogg, T.I. (rap vocals); James D. "Sted Fast" II Hargrove, Richard "Rip" Gager, Onion, Dan "Thunda Dan" Marshal, Shorty B. (guitar); Jayson "Koko" Bridges (keyboards, drums, percussion); Avery Storm (vocoder); Bryan Loss (drums); Rajinder Kala (congas); Kim Moore Johnson (background vocals). | |
| Audio Mixers: Phil Tan; Richard Travali. | |
| Recording information: Basement Beats Studios, St. Louis, MO; Derrty Studios, L. A; Derrty Studios, St. Louis, MO; Do Or Die Recording; Levelhead Studios, Atlanta, GA; Platinum Sound Recording, New York, NY; Sho Nuff Studios, Atlanta, GA; Soulpower Studios, L. A; SouthSide Studios, Atlanta, GA; The Grind House, Adamsville, GA; The Record Plant, L. A; The Village Recorder, L. A. | |
| Photographer: James White . | |
| Nelly broke out in 2000 with his debut, COUNTRY GRAMMAR, and its infectious summer-anthem title track. Two years later, the St. Louis rapper dropped the multi-platinum NELLYVILLE and another summer anthem, "Hot in Herre," which balanced raw carnality with a deft pop hook. Nelly has always possessed this duality of unrefined energy and a melodic sensibility, and, in 2004, he decided to break the two aspects of his music into separate albums, SWEAT and SUIT. | |
| On SUIT, he focuses on his more cultivated side with a constantly engaging, tightly produced record, filled with memorable singles. Just because there's a measure of manner pervading the record doesn't mean that Nelly's not having fun, as the disc ranges from the inspired balladry of "My Place" and the borderline-chopped-and-screwed haze of "Woodgrain and Leather wit a Hole." SUIT is still a party, and, as it's a Nelly party, there are tons of VIP guests crowding in. Most excitingly, both Snoop Dogg and Ronald Isley appear on the sly "She Don't Know My Name," and Nelly shows off his versatility with the odd mix of country and rap on "Over and Over" with Tim McGraw. Nelly knows how to go pop without losing his street edge, and SUIT is a prime example of this prowess. | |
Producer: The Neptunes; Jazze Pha; Sam Gerongco; Kuya Brothers; Ahm; James D. "Sted Fast" II Hargrove; Robert Gerongco; Earl Gaynor; Beat Bullies; LROC; Jermaine Dupri; Karlin; Soulshock; Big Boi; Jayson "Ko Ko" Bridges; The Neptunes; Jazze Pha |
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Engineer: Andrew Coleman; Carl Nappa; Chris Carmouche; Brian Frye; Brandon "B Don" Matthews; Dan "Thunda Dan" Marshal; Serge Tsai; Kevin Law; Andrew Coleman; Carl Nappa |
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Musical Guests | |
| Snoop Dogg | |
| T.I. | |
| Jaheim | |
| Mase | |
| Tim McGraw | |
| Anthony Hamilton | |
Compilation Appearances
Associated Artists and Works
| Akili | |
| Ashanti (R&B) | |
| Jackson, Janet | |
| Jagged Edge |
Technical Info
| Release Date : 09/14/2004 | |
| Original Release Date : 2004 | |
| Catalog ID : 000331602 | |
| Label : Universal Distribution | |
| Number of Discs : 1 | |
| Studio/Live : Studio | |
| Mono/Stereo : Stereo | |
| SPAR Code : n/a | |
| UPC : 00602498635698 |
Professional Reviews
Rolling Stone (p.97)
- 3 1/2 stars out of 5 - "Nelly mixes hip-hop energy and pop ebullience like it's no sweat at all."
- 3 1/2 stars out of 5 - "Nelly mixes hip-hop energy and pop ebullience like it's no sweat at all."
Entertainment Weekly (p.75)
- "Nelly sounds more convincing and appealing on SUIT..." - Grade: A-
- "Nelly sounds more convincing and appealing on SUIT..." - Grade: A-
Vibe (p.184)
- 3 1/2 discs out of 5 - "Nelly shows that a rapper can actually hold a note without losing credibility....There are plenty of surprises on SUIT."
- 3 1/2 discs out of 5 - "Nelly shows that a rapper can actually hold a note without losing credibility....There are plenty of surprises on SUIT."

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