Tennessee Slim is the Bomb
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Tennessee Slim Is the Bomb is the fourth album by American R&B/rock singer, Joi
, and was released independently through Joi's own Joilicious Music Label. The lead single, "I'm So Famous", became an underground hit and later made its way to radio the following year months after the album's release. The album debuted on the Billboard
Digital Albums Chart in 2007.
In late 2004, Joi developed The Joilicious Music Group and put finishing touches to her album. The album was originally set to be released on February 28, 2006, but weeks before its release, there were issues in the printing department of the CDs which caused the album to be pushed back.
On March 28, 2006, Tennessee Slim Is the Bomb was released. The album was originally supposed to be for sale via live shows and her official website, but after first day sales surpassed close to the amount of CDs printed it was decided to make the album available at a few major retailers which included Amazon.com
, CD Baby, Rhapsody/Real Media Music Store, Napster
, & iTunes
. The first single, "I'm So Famous", was released commercially in late 2006.
On July 25, 2006, Joi went on tour in support of the album, the first date was at Atlanta's MJQ.
Joi (singer)
Joi Elaine Gilliam , better known by her stage name Joi, is an American R&B/Rock singer, songwriter and record producer associated with the Dungeon Family collective based in Atlanta, Georgia, and as such often performs with OutKast, the Organized Noize production team, and Goodie Mob Joi Elaine...
, and was released independently through Joi's own Joilicious Music Label. The lead single, "I'm So Famous", became an underground hit and later made its way to radio the following year months after the album's release. The album debuted on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Digital Albums Chart in 2007.
History
After leaving Universal, Joi signed with Raphael Saadiq's Pookie Entertainment label preparing for the release of her 4th album, but due to distribution issues with the boutique label, the album's release was canceled. to avoid having another project shelved, Joi decided to release the project Independently.In late 2004, Joi developed The Joilicious Music Group and put finishing touches to her album. The album was originally set to be released on February 28, 2006, but weeks before its release, there were issues in the printing department of the CDs which caused the album to be pushed back.
On March 28, 2006, Tennessee Slim Is the Bomb was released. The album was originally supposed to be for sale via live shows and her official website, but after first day sales surpassed close to the amount of CDs printed it was decided to make the album available at a few major retailers which included Amazon.com
Amazon.com
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, CD Baby, Rhapsody/Real Media Music Store, Napster
Napster
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, & iTunes
ITunes Store
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. The first single, "I'm So Famous", was released commercially in late 2006.
On July 25, 2006, Joi went on tour in support of the album, the first date was at Atlanta's MJQ.
Track listing
- "Intro" (featuring Keypsiia Blue Daydreamer & Uncle George)
- "Tennessee Slim Is the Bomb"
- "I'm So FamousI'm So Famous (song)"I'm So Famous" is the first single from American R&B singer, Joi, from her fourth album Tennessee Slim Is the Bomb. Recorded in 2004, the song was one of few songs chosen to lead the album for its Fall 2004 release on Raphael Saadiq's boutique label Pookie Entertainment. The album's release was...
" - "To My Lover's House, I Go" (featuring Kebbi Williams)
- "Another Rocket"
- "Co-Stars" (featuring Whild Peach & Heroine)
- "Dance with Yesterday"
- "LIfetime of Nighttime"
- "Cloud Nine" (featuring Pharcyde)
- "Gravity"
- "Maybe"
- "Say, Say, Li'l Fine Ass Niggah" (featuring Trauma Black, Bun BBun BBernard Freeman better known by his stage name Bun B, is an American rapper and was one half of the southern hip hop duo UGK . He is also a guest lecturer at Rice University located in Houston, Texas...
& Pastor TroyPastor TroyMicah LeVar Troy is an American rapper, actor, and record producer. He is also a member of the hardcore rap group D.S.G.B. .-Early life:Micah LeVar Troy was born on November 18, 1977 in Augusta, Georgia...
) - "I Love You Forever, Right Now" (featuring Phil UpchurchPhil UpchurchPhil Upchurch is an American jazz and R&B guitarist and bassist.Upchurch started his career working with The Kool Gents, The Dells, and The Spaniels before going on to work with Curtis Mayfield, Otis Rush and Jimmy Reed. He then returned to Chicago to play and record with Woody Herman, Stan Getz,...
& Kebbi Williams) - "That's The Truth"
- "YHWH, Everlasting"
Charts
| Charts (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Digital Albums | 97 |