Ill Na Na
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| Released | November 19, 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1995–1996 | |||
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| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 41:11 | |||
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Ill Na Na is the debut studio album by American rapper Foxy Brown. It was released by Def Jam Recordings on November 19, 1996 in the United States. Recorded between 1995 and 1996, the album was primarily produced by the Trackmasters and features guest appearances from Blackstreet, Havoc, Method Man, Kid Capri, and Jay-Z. Lyrically, it centers on themes of fashion, sex, and the mafia, showcasing Brown's confident and seductive delivery over sleek, contemporary production.
Ill Na Na was praised for Brown's confident, seductive delivery and charisma, though some critics noted repetitive freestyles. Commercially, the album debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200, selling 128,000 copies in its first week, and has since sold over 1.4 million copies in the United States, earning a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It also received a gold certification in Canada and a silver certification for over 60,000 copies sold in the United Kingdom.
Three singles were released from Ill Na Na, including lead single "Get Me Home" and the more successful follow-up "I'll Be," which peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100. The album broke new ground for female rappers, becoming the first female rap album to debut in the top 10 of the Billboard 200, the first to earn certified plaques outside the United States, and the highest-selling female rap album of 1996, reaching platinum status within 2.7 months.