Shaquille O’Neal reissues the classic “You Can’t Stop The Reign (Feat. The Notorious BIG)”

Shaquille O’Neal and Jersey Legends Productions are ready to bring back the classic sounds of Shaq’s legendary hip-hop album, You can’t stop the reign. Originally released in 1996 when Shaq was at the height of his NBA and hip-hop glory, the album is a testament to the intersection of sports and music. The reissue is set to rekindle the magic of the original tracks and introduce them to a new generation of listeners.

A legendary collaboration

THE You can’t stop the reign The album was distributed by O’Neal’s own label, TWIsM, and featured collaborations with some of the most iconic emcees of the era, including The Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, and Mobb Deep. The title track, featuring Biggie, not only highlighted Shaq’s dominance on and off the court, but also showcased his musical prowess. The song became a Billboard Top 100 hit on the Hip-Hop/R&B Airplays chart and peaked at number 17 on the Official Dance Singles Chart.

The deployment of the reissue

The reissue of You can’t stop the reign is a highly anticipated event in the hip-hop world. Shaq hinted at this exciting development during a June 12 episode of his podcast, The Big Pod with Shaqin a conversation with hip-hop legend Ice Cube. The duo reminisced about their 1997 collaboration “Men of Steel” for the film Steel.

Here is the reissue deployment schedule:

• June 14: “You Can’t Stop the Reign” (feat. The Notorious BIG)
• June 21st: Double single ‘Strait Playin’ (featuring Peter Gunz and DJ Quik) and ‘Legal Money’ (featuring Mobb Deep and Lord Tariq)
• June 28: “No Love Lost” (feat. Jay-Z and Lord Tariq) as the lead single, accompanying the release of the full album

Track List

1. Shaquille (Interlude)
2. You Can’t Stop The Reign (feat. The Notorious B.I.G.)
3. DIVA Radio (Interlude)
4. It was only a dream
5. No Love Lost (feat. Jay-Z and Lord Tariq)
6. Strait Playin’ (with Peter Gunz and DJ Quik)
7. From Best to Worst (with Peter Gunz)
8. Legal Money (with Mobb Deep and Lord Tariq)
9. At the Edge of Night (with Bobby Brown)
10. ELLE (Interlude)(with ELLE)
11. Let’s wait a little while
12. Can I Play (feat. Peter Gunz)
13. Just be good to me
14. More Life (with Smooth B, Bobby Brown and Ralph Tresvant)
15. Big stomping dog
16. Game of Death (feat. Rakim)
17. Outro (Interlude) (with Lord Tariq)
18. Player (Bonus)
19. I don’t want to be alone (Bonus)

Where to listen

The full album will be available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube starting June 28. Fans can now buy, stream, add and add favorites. You can’t stop the reign from their preferred digital service providers by visiting this link.

Shaquille O’Neal’s return to the music scene with You can’t stop the reign is not just a nostalgic trip down memory lane, but a celebration of his impact on the sports and music industries. This reissue promises to rekindle the same excitement and awe that the original album brought nearly three decades ago.