Thugged Out: The Albulation
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Thugged Out: The Albulation is the debut album by rapper Yukmouth
, released November 3, 1998 on Rap-A-Lot Records
. The album was produced by 88 Keys, Don Juan, Mike Dean
, Mr. Lee and Tone Capone. It peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
and at number 40 on the Billboard 200
. The album features guest performances by Tha Dogg Pound
, Phats Bossi, MC Ren
, Numskull, as well as labelmates: Outlawz
, Scarface
, Tela
, Do or Die
and 5th Ward Boyz
.
Along with a single, a music video
was produced for the song, "Still Ballin'" featuring cameo appearances
by Outlawz, Tech N9ne
and Shock G
. The song is dedicated to the late Tupac Shakur
.
Part I of the song, "It's In My Blood", appeared on the Scarface album, My Homies
.
CMJ – "...Yukmouth delivers intelligent, rugged verses over Mike Dean's piano loops and throbbing bass kicks..."
RapReviews – "...Dub the tracks with fat beats like "Ice Cream Man" and "Sad Millionaire"and sell it back..."
The Source
– "...Yuk continues the saga at 3/4 the pace, chopping it up with various artists over the Luniz's signature sound of break beats and violins..."
Yukmouth
Jerold Dwight Ellis, III, better known by his stage name Yukmouth, is a Grammy-nominated American rapper from East Oakland, Oakland, California. He is the founder of The Regime, Smoke-A-Lot Records and Godzilla Entertainment.-Career:He is a member of the platinum-selling rap duo Luniz along with...
, released November 3, 1998 on Rap-A-Lot Records
Rap-A-Lot Records
Rap-a-Lot Records is a Houston hip hop record label. Rap-a-Lot was created in 1986. Sublabels include Smoke-a-Lot Records. The label was founded by James Prince in the mid-1980s and, with its most famous act the Geto Boys, put the South on the hip hop map. Since then, it has maintained its success...
. The album was produced by 88 Keys, Don Juan, Mike Dean
Mike Dean (producer)
Mike Dean is an American hip-hop producer. He is known for pioneering the "Dirty South" sound in the 1990s, particularly in work for artists from Rap-A-Lot Records. Dean has most notably worked alongside Scarface of the Geto Boys, 2Pac, Do or Die, Tha Dogg Pound, Yukmouth of the Luniz, Outlawz,...
, Mr. Lee and Tone Capone. It peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
and at number 40 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
. The album features guest performances by Tha Dogg Pound
Tha Dogg Pound
Tha Dogg Pound is a rap group made up of Daz Dillinger and Kurupt. They were signed to Death Row Records in their early careers and were key to the label's success. The group made their 1992 rap debut on Dr. Dre's The Chronic, on various songs. They also appeared on Snoop Dogg's debut album...
, Phats Bossi, MC Ren
MC Ren
Lorenzo Jerald Patterson , better known by his stage name MC Ren, is a rapper who formed part of the group N.W.A. His moniker is derived from his first name .-Early life:...
, Numskull, as well as labelmates: Outlawz
Outlawz
Outlawz, formally known as Outlaw Immortalz, is an American hip hop group founded by Tupac Shakur in late 1995 after Shakur's release from prison. Collectively, they are probably best known for appearing in the video "Hit 'Em Up", in a diss track aimed at Biggie Smalls and other New York...
, Scarface
Scarface (rapper)
Brad Terrence Jordan , better known by his stage name Scarface, is an American rapper, and recording artist from Houston, Texas and a member of the Geto Boys. He is originally from South Park, Houston.-Life and career:...
, Tela
Tela (rapper)
Tela is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. A southern rap performer, Tela was associated with Eightball & MJG early in his career....
, Do or Die
Do or Die
Do or Die is an American rap trio originally from Chicago, Illinois, consisting of group members Belo Zero, N.A.R.D. and AK-47. The trio has sold more than 3 million albums. The group experienced mainstream success with the gold single "Po Pimp", Produced by The Legendary Traxster off of their...
and 5th Ward Boyz
5th Ward Boyz
5th Ward Boyz is an American southern hip hop trio, based out of Houston, Texas. Their name is derived from Houston's Fifth Ward. The group signed to Rap-A-Lot Records following the Geto Boys' popularity on the label....
.
Along with a single, a music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was produced for the song, "Still Ballin'" featuring cameo appearances
Cameo appearance
A cameo role or cameo appearance is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the performing arts, such as plays, films, video games and television...
by Outlawz, Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Aaron Dontez Yates , better known by his stage name Tech N9ne , is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri. In 1999, Yates and Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. Throughout his career, Yates has sold over one million albums and has had his music featured in film,...
and Shock G
Shock G
Gregory E. Jacobs , known by the stage names Shock G and Humpty Hump, is an American musician and rapper, known as the lead vocalist for the hip hop group Digital Underground...
. The song is dedicated to the late Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur , known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world...
.
Part I of the song, "It's In My Blood", appeared on the Scarface album, My Homies
My Homies
My Homies is a double-disc album by American rapper Scarface, released February 24, 1998 on Rap-A-Lot Records. The album features production by Mike Dean, Mr. Lee, N.O. Joe, Scarface and Tone Capone. It peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 4 on the Billboard 200...
.
Critical reception
Allmusic – "...Thugged Out: The Albulation...delivered straight-on, in-your-face rap narratives...Yukmouth's rap lyrics range from the sentimental "Falling" and the expletive-laden "Stallion," to the comical..."CMJ – "...Yukmouth delivers intelligent, rugged verses over Mike Dean's piano loops and throbbing bass kicks..."
RapReviews – "...Dub the tracks with fat beats like "Ice Cream Man" and "Sad Millionaire"and sell it back..."
The Source
The Source (magazine)
The Source is a United States-based, monthly full-color magazine covering hip-hop music, politics, and culture, founded in 1988. It is the world's second longest running rap periodical, behind United Kingdom-based publication Hip Hop Connection. The Source was founded as a newsletter in 1988...
– "...Yuk continues the saga at 3/4 the pace, chopping it up with various artists over the Luniz's signature sound of break beats and violins..."
Disc 1
| # | Title | Featured guests | Producer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Godzilla" | Tone Capone | 3:43 | |
| 2 | "Do Yo Thug Thang" | Outlawz Outlawz Outlawz, formally known as Outlaw Immortalz, is an American hip hop group founded by Tupac Shakur in late 1995 after Shakur's release from prison. Collectively, they are probably best known for appearing in the video "Hit 'Em Up", in a diss track aimed at Biggie Smalls and other New York... |
Mr. Lee | 5:24 |
| 3 | "City of Dope" | Mike Dean Mike Dean (producer) Mike Dean is an American hip-hop producer. He is known for pioneering the "Dirty South" sound in the 1990s, particularly in work for artists from Rap-A-Lot Records. Dean has most notably worked alongside Scarface of the Geto Boys, 2Pac, Do or Die, Tha Dogg Pound, Yukmouth of the Luniz, Outlawz,... |
5:23 | |
| 4 | "Thugged Out" | Tech N9ne Tech N9ne Aaron Dontez Yates , better known by his stage name Tech N9ne , is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri. In 1999, Yates and Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. Throughout his career, Yates has sold over one million albums and has had his music featured in film,... , Madd Maxx, Phats Bossi & Poppa LQ |
Mike Dean | 5:24 |
| 5 | "Ridaz" | DMG & G Mone | Don Juan | 4:25 |
| 6 | "Stallion" | MC Ren MC Ren Lorenzo Jerald Patterson , better known by his stage name MC Ren, is a rapper who formed part of the group N.W.A. His moniker is derived from his first name .-Early life:... & Tech N9ne Tech N9ne Aaron Dontez Yates , better known by his stage name Tech N9ne , is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri. In 1999, Yates and Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. Throughout his career, Yates has sold over one million albums and has had his music featured in film,... |
Don Juan | 6:32 |
| 7 | "Father Like Son" | Mr. Lee | 4:36 | |
| 8 | "Hater (Skit)" | 1:30 | ||
| 9 | "U Love 2 Hate" | Val Young Val Young Val Young , is an Urban/Dance-pop artist from Detroit, Michigan, who achieved success during the 1980s. She is now based in Los Angeles.- Career :... |
Mike Dean | 4:07 |
| 10 | "Ice Cream Man" | 5th Ward Boyz 5th Ward Boyz 5th Ward Boyz is an American southern hip hop trio, based out of Houston, Texas. Their name is derived from Houston's Fifth Ward. The group signed to Rap-A-Lot Records following the Geto Boys' popularity on the label.... & Fa Sho |
Mike Dean | 4:22 |
| 11 | "It's in My Blood Part II" | DMG DMG (rapper) Harold Armstrong, better known as DMG , is an American rapper formally signed to Rap-a-Lot Records.-Career:... |
Mike Dean | 4:25 |
| 12 | "Still Ballin'" | Mike Dean | 4:53 | |
| 13 | "Revelationz" | Mike Dean | 5:33 | |
| 14 | "Rolex Rulez" | Phats Bossi | Don Juan | 3:43 |
Disc 2
| # | Title | Featured guests | Producer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Sad Millionaire" | Phats Bossi & Big Lurch Big Lurch Antron Singleton , better known by his stage name Big Lurch, is an American rapper. He is serving a life sentence for murdering 21-year-old female roommate Tynisha Ysais and eating parts of her body while under the influence of PCP in April 2002.During his music career, Singleton worked with such... |
Mr. Lee | 4:24 |
| 2 | "The Ballers Feud" | Kastro Outlawz Outlawz, formally known as Outlaw Immortalz, is an American hip hop group founded by Tupac Shakur in late 1995 after Shakur's release from prison. Collectively, they are probably best known for appearing in the video "Hit 'Em Up", in a diss track aimed at Biggie Smalls and other New York... & Numskull |
Mike Dean Mike Dean (producer) Mike Dean is an American hip-hop producer. He is known for pioneering the "Dirty South" sound in the 1990s, particularly in work for artists from Rap-A-Lot Records. Dean has most notably worked alongside Scarface of the Geto Boys, 2Pac, Do or Die, Tha Dogg Pound, Yukmouth of the Luniz, Outlawz,... |
4:47 |
| 3 | "Pop da Collar" | Fa Sho | Mr. Lee | 5:16 |
| 4 | "My Buddy" | Numskull & Tha Dogg Pound Tha Dogg Pound Tha Dogg Pound is a rap group made up of Daz Dillinger and Kurupt. They were signed to Death Row Records in their early careers and were key to the label's success. The group made their 1992 rap debut on Dr. Dre's The Chronic, on various songs. They also appeared on Snoop Dogg's debut album... |
Mike Dean | 4:50 |
| 5 | "Extortion" | Phats Bossi | Mr. Lee | 4:25 |
| 6 | "Menage a Trios" | Tela Tela (rapper) Tela is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. A southern rap performer, Tela was associated with Eightball & MJG early in his career.... |
Mike Dean | 5:02 |
| 7 | "Falling" | Do or Die Do or Die Do or Die is an American rap trio originally from Chicago, Illinois, consisting of group members Belo Zero, N.A.R.D. and AK-47. The trio has sold more than 3 million albums. The group experienced mainstream success with the gold single "Po Pimp", Produced by The Legendary Traxster off of their... |
Mr. Lee | 5:08 |
| 8 | "Mackin' vs. Pimpin'" | Mike Dean | 3:17 | |
| 9 | "Gangsta Bitch" | Fa Sho | Mike Dean & Tone Capone | 4:38 |
| 10 | "Rap-a-Lot Mafia" | 5th Ward Boyz 5th Ward Boyz 5th Ward Boyz is an American southern hip hop trio, based out of Houston, Texas. Their name is derived from Houston's Fifth Ward. The group signed to Rap-A-Lot Records following the Geto Boys' popularity on the label.... , Facemob Facemob Facemob was an American hip hop group put together by rapper Scarface. The group consisted of 350, DMG, Devin the Dude, Chi-Ray and Smit-D, with Scarface, producing and writing songs for the group's debut album.... , Ghetto Twiinz Ghetto Twiinz The Ghetto Twiinz were an American hip hop duo from New Orleans, Louisiana, composed of twin sisters Tonya and Tremethia Jupiter. From 1995 to 2001, the girls released four albums, all of which made it to the Billboard Charts.-Biography:... , Geto Boys Geto Boys Geto Boys is a rap group from Houston, Texas, consisting of Scarface, Willie D and Bushwick Bill. The Geto Boys earned notoriety for its lyrics which included misogyny, gore, psychotic experiences, and necrophilia... , Snypaz Snypaz Snypaz are a Chicago hip hop group formed in 1993. Their first release was the 1995 cassette tape Ridin' High; their 1996 EP, My Life as a Snypa, sold 80,000 copies. Relocating to Houston, TX, the group recorded tracks with Do or Die for their album Headz or Tailz, and soon after appeared on... |
Mike Dean & 88 Keys |
6:32 |
| 11 | "Sacrifice My Life" | Kuirshan | Mr. Lee | 4:32 |
| 12 | "Baller Mode" | Don Juan | 4:51 | |
| 13 | "Bumbell" | Tech N9ne Tech N9ne Aaron Dontez Yates , better known by his stage name Tech N9ne , is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri. In 1999, Yates and Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. Throughout his career, Yates has sold over one million albums and has had his music featured in film,... |
Mike Dean | 4:55 |
| 14 | "Secret Indictment" | Mike Dean & Mr. Lee | 4:14 | |
Chart history
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
40 |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
8 |
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