Studio Albums
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Country Grammar | Fo’ Reel / Universal |
| 2002 | Nellyville | Fo’ Reel / Universal |
| 2004 | Sweat | Derrty Ent. / Universal |
| 2004 | Suit | Derrty Ent. / Universal |
| 2010 | 5.0 | Derrty Ent. / Motown |
| 2013 | M.O. | Derrty Ent. / Republic |
| 2021 | Heartland | Derrty Ent. / Columbia Nashville |
Collaboration Albums
| Year | Project | Collaborator |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Free City | St. Lunatics |
Compilation Albums
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Best of Nelly | Universal |
Mixtapes / Non-Album Releases
| Year | Project | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | St. Lunatics Early Tapes | Independent |
| 2001 | Country Grammar Era Cuts | Universal Promo |
| 2005 | Derrty Entertainment Mixtapes | Derrty Ent. |
| 2010 | Remix & Club Releases | Universal / Independent |
Selected Singles
- Country Grammar (Hot Shit) (2000)
- E.I. (2000)
- Ride Wit Me (2001)
- Hot in Herre (2002)
- Dilemma (feat. Kelly Rowland) (2002)
- Air Force Ones (2002)
- Flap Your Wings (2004)
- Grillz (2005)
- Just a Dream (2010)
- Hey Porsche (2013)
Style and Influence
Nelly is known for his melodic rap delivery, blending sing-rap cadences with accessible pop hooks that helped define early 2000s mainstream hip-hop crossover success.
His integration of Midwest rap identity with Southern-influenced production created a distinct commercial sound that expanded hip-hop’s global radio presence during the 2000s.
Legacy
Nelly’s catalog includes some of the most commercially successful singles of the 2000s, with multiple diamond and multi-platinum records shaping his status as a global hip-hop pop crossover artist.
His influence extends into modern melodic rap trends, particularly in the blending of singing and rapping that dominates contemporary mainstream hip-hop.