Jewelz

Jewelz
Studio album by O.C.
Released	August 19, 1997
Recorded	1996–1997 Unique Studios D&D Studios New York City, New York
Genre	Hip hop
Length	61:18
Label	PayDay, FFRR 524 399
Producer	DJ Premier, DJ Ogee, Buckwild, Da Beatminerz, Showbiz, Lord Finesse
O.C. chronology
Word...Life (1994)Word...Life1994 Jewelz (1997) Bon Appetit (2001)Bon Appetit2001

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	link
Sputnikmusic	3.5/5
HipHopPlus
Vibe	positive

Jewelz is the second album by the rapper O.C.. Unlike his debut, 1994's Word...Life, Jewelz features a wider number of guest producers and rappers. Producer DJ Premier (who also oversaw and mixed other parts of the album) lends his hand on four songs, while Buckwild, Da Beatminerz and O.Gee all drop three songs each. D.I.T.C. members Showbiz and Lord Finesse each contribute one number and as the album was released the production was highly praised for its clean, crispy but at the same time dark and menacing sound.

O.C. plays with a wide array of styles on the album, from the war-metaphor battle song "War Games" to abstract stories on the haunting "The Crow" and a very special history on a mystique woman that enters Credles life in "Stronjay". Though the differences between O.C.'s two first efforts are very noticeable many fans are constantly, and still, arguing which was the better album out of them.

This album, like his first, received strong reviews, but lacked in sales. He made his first appearance on the Billboard 200 album chart with the album, and also made his first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, with the single "Far From Yours".

As part of the concept for Jewelz, the CD was sold with different colored disc art inspired by the color palate of various jewels.

Track listing

#	Title	Songwriters	Producer(s)	Performer (s)
1	"Intro"			*Interlude*
2	"My World"	O. Credle, C. Martin	DJ Premier	O.C.
3	"War Games"	O. Credle, C. Martin	DJ Premier	O.C., Organized Konfusion
4	"Can't Go Wrong"	O. Credle, G. Scott	DJ Ogee	O.C.
5	"The Chosen One"	O. Credle, A. Best	Buckwild	O.C.
6	"Dangerous"	O. Credle, W. Dewgarde, L. Coleman, R. Lapread	Mr. Walt of Da Beatminerz	O.C., Big L
7	"Win The G"	O. Credle, C. Martin, J. Campbell	DJ Premier	O.C., Freddie Foxxx
8	"Far From Yours"	O. Credle, A. Best, M. Bryant, G. Johnson, L. Johnson, E. Barrier, W. Griffin	Buckwild; intro interlude by DJ Premier	O.C., Yvette Michele, Roc Raida
9	"Stronjay"	O. Credle, W. Dewgarde	Mr. Walt of Da Beatminerz	O.C.
10	"M.U.G."	O. Credle, C. Martin, J. Campbell	DJ Premier	O.C., Freddie Foxxx
11	"The Crow"	O. Credle, R. Lemay	Showbiz	O.C.
12	"You & Yours"	O. Credle, G. Scott	DJ Ogee	O.C.
13	"Hypocrite"	O. Credle, A. Best, W. Garfield, C. Clay	Buckwild	O.C.
14	"It's Only Right"	O. Credle, W. Dewgarde, C. Ward	Mr. Walt of Da Beatminerz	O.C.
15	"Jewelz"	O. Credle, R. Hall	Lord Finesse; intro interlude by DJ Premier	O.C.

Album singles

Single information
"Far From Yours" Released: July 28, 1997 B-Side: "My World"
"Can't Go Wrong" Released: December 16, 1997 B-Side: "Dangerous"

Personnel

• Patrick Moxey -executive producer
• Mr. Dave - executive producer, A&R
• Eddie Sancho - engineering
• Max Vargas - engineering
• Norty Cotto - engineering
• Tony Smalios - engineering
• Chris Conway - engineering
• Kieran Walsh - engineering
• Michael Gilbert - engineering
• DJ Premier - mixing
• Ogee - mixing
• Buckwild - mixing
• Da Beatminerz - mixing
• Showbiz - mixing
• Lord Finesse - mixing
• Tony Dawsey - mastering
• Danny Clinch - photography
• Gregory Burke - art direction, design

Album chart positions

Year	Album	Chart positions
		Billboard 200	Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums
1997	Jewelz	90	16

Singles chart positions

Year	Song	Chart positions
		Billboard Hot 100	Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks	Hot Rap Singles	Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales
1997	"Far From Yours"	81	43	12	23
	"My World"	–	–	–	15
1998	"Can't Go Wrong"	–	90	–	–