VYP (Voice of the Young People)

VYP (Voice of the Young People)
Studio album by Lil Mama
Released April 28, 2008
(see release history)
Recorded 2006-2008
Genre Hip hop, urban, dance, R&B, electro hop
Length 59:07
Label Zomba, Jive
Producer Familiar Mindz (exec.), Xtramile Productions (exec.), Matt Beckley, Benny Blanco, James Chambers, Cool & Dre, Paul Diaz, Dr. Luke, Tatiana Gottwald, Malissa "Mali" Hunter, Justin C. Johnson, Marv Johnson, Scott Storch, The Runners, Tuneheadz Productions, Peter Toh, Danja, Clubba Langg, Carl Shackelton, T-Pain
Lil Mama chronology
VYP: Voice of the Young People
(2008)
Singles from VYP: Voice of the Young People
  1. "Lip Gloss"
    Released: June 19, 2007
  2. "G-Slide (Tour Bus)"
    Released: September 25, 2007
  3. "Shawty Get Loose"
    Released: February 11, 2008
  4. "L.I.F.E"
    Released: Cancelled
  5. "What It Is (Strike a Pose)"
    Released: August 2008
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
allmusic [1]
Associated Press (positive)[2]
RapReviews [3]
Rolling Stone [4]
US Weekly [5]
DJBooth.net [6]

VYP (Voice of the Young People) is the debut album by rapper Lil Mama released in April 2008, which includes the singles "Lip Gloss", "G-Slide (Tour Bus)", and "Shawty Get Loose" (featuring Chris Brown and T-Pain). The album's fourth single, "What It Is (Strike a Pose)" was released in July 2008, replacing "L.I.F.E." Producers for the album include Cool & Dre, Scott Storch, The Runners and Dr. Luke.[7] VYP debuted at number 25 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 19,000 copies in its first week.[8]

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Intro" - 1:08
  2. "Lip Gloss" - 4:04
  3. "One Hit Wonder" (featuring DJ Khaled) - 3:27
  4. "Get Loose Request (Skit)" - 0:11
  5. "Shawty Get Loose" (featuring Chris Brown and T-Pain) - 3:34
  6. "What It Is (Strike a Pose)" (featuring T-Pain) - 3:58
  7. "G-Slide (Tour Bus)" (featuring Kadar) - 3:31
  8. "Gotta Go Deeper (Skit)" - 0:14
  9. "Stand Up" - 3:36
  10. "L.I.F.E." - 3:57
  11. "College" (featuring Yirayah) - 4:00
  12. "Emotional Rollercoasters (Skit)" - 0:28
  13. "Broken Pieces" - 3:47
  14. "Swim" - 4:22
  15. "Truly In Love" (featuring Peter Toh) - 4:07
  16. "Look At My Life (Skit)" - 1:01
  17. "Make It Hot (Put It Down)" - 3:13
  18. "Pick It Up" - 3:45

Bonus tracks

  1. "On Fire" (Deluxe Edition) - 3:15
  2. "Girlfriend" (Deluxe Edition)
  3. "Never Let Go" (Japanese Track) - 4:02

Deluxe Edition Bonus DVD[9]

  1. "Lip Gloss" (Music Video)
  2. "Shawty Get Loose" (Music Video)

Charts

Chart Provider Position U.S. sales
U.S. Billboard 200 RIAA 25 66,200 copies[10]
U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[11] RIAA 1
U.S. Top Rap Albums[11] RIAA 1

Release history

Region Date
United Kingdom April 28, 2008
United States April 29, 2008
Japan May 13, 2008
Netherlands May 29, 2008

References

  1. ^ allmusic review
  2. ^ Associated Press review
  3. ^ RapReviews review
  4. ^ Rolling Stone review
  5. ^ US Weekly review
  6. ^ DJBooth.net review
  7. ^ Second Lil Mama Hit Ushers In New Album
  8. ^ Katie Hasty, Billboard.com, May 7, 2008.
  9. ^ Deluxe Edition with videos on iTunes
  10. ^ http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=33803
  11. ^ a b Billboard.com - Artist Chart History - Lil Mama
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