Destined to Be

Destined to Be
Studio album by McGruff
Released	June 16, 1998
Recorded	1997–1998
Genre	Hip hop
Label	Uptown / Universal
Producer	Heavy D, Ty Fyffe, Warryn Campbell
Singles from Destined to Be
"Before We Start" Released: 1998

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Destined to Be is the only album released by rapper McGruff.

Released on June 16, 1998 through Uptown Records, Destined to be featured production from Uptown Records president Heavy D, along with prominent hip hop producers Ty Fyffe and Warryn Campbell. The album failed to sell many copies and peaked at only 169 on the Billboard 200, though it did find better success on the R&B and Heatseekers charts. Destined to Be spawned one charting single, "Before We Start" which was a minor hit on the R&B and rap singles charts.

Track listing

1. "Gruff Express"- 3:37
2. "Harlem Kidz Get Biz"- 3:02
3. "This Is How We Do"- 2:54 (featuring Mr. Cheeks)
4. "Many Know"- 3:29
5. "Exquisite/The Spot"- 5:11
6. "What Part of the Game"- 4:53 (featuring Cam'ron, Panama P.I. and I-Born)
7. "Who Holds His Own"- 2:51
8. "What'cha Doin' to Me"- 3:57
9. "Destined to Be"- 4:02
10. "Freestyle"- 1:05
11. "Danger Zone"- 4:23 (featuring Big L and Mase)
12. "What You Want"- 4:36
13. "Before We Start"- 3:28
14. "Reppin' Uptown/The Signing"- 3:46 (featuring The LOX)
15. "Stop It"- 4:32
16. "Before We Start" (Remix)- 3:44

Charts

Chart (1998)	Peak position
Billboard 200	169
Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop	19
Billboard Top Heatseekers	6