Laws of Power

Laws of Power
Studio album by Three 6 Mafia
Released February 7, 2012
Recorded 2009-2010
Genre Hip hop, Crunk, Dirty rap, Southern rap, Horrorcore
Label Columbia, Hypnotize Minds, Sony
Producer DJ Paul, Juicy J (exec.), Dr. Luke, Rodney Jerkins, Tiësto, Lex Luger, Kevin Rudolf, Slash, Steve Aoki, Lil Jon, Lil Body, DJ Montay
Three 6 Mafia chronology
Last 2 Walk
(2008)		 Laws of Power
(2012)
Singles from Laws of Power
  1. "Shake My"
    Released: September 8, 2009
  2. "Lil Freak (Ugh, Ugh, Ugh)"
    Released: September 25, 2009
  3. "Shots After Shots"
    Released: November 30, 2009
  4. "Feel It"
    Released: December 1, 2009

Laws of Power is the upcoming 10th studio album by American duo Three 6 Mafia.[1]

Contents

Background

It was initially scheduled for release on November 10, 2009, but was pushed back to January, then March, then June, then late August. The release was thereafter postponed to March 18, 2011, but is now slated for a release sometime in 2012. The album will be the group's first since their 2008 release, Last 2 Walk, which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200. Despite many rumors and speculation, DJ Paul has stated former Three 6 Mafia artist Lord Infamous has officially returned with addition Yo Semitti Sam.

Juicy J was quoted as saying that he and DJ Paul were responsible for about 85% of the album's production. Other producers confirmed to have worked on the album include Dr. Luke, Jonny, Serio.[2][3] Several artists are slated to appear on the album, they include Flo Rida, Kalenna, Nicki Minaj, T.I., Lil Wayne, Project Pat, Rick Ross, Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid, Wiz Khalifa, Gucci Mane, Joell Ortiz, Waka Flocka Flame, Tech N9ne, and Webbie.[4]

Singles

"Shake My", which features Kalenna, was released as the first official single from the album. It was made available for digital download on August 21, 2009.[5] The song debuted at #85 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of September 12.[6] "Lil Freak (Ugh, Ugh, Ugh)", which features Webbie, was released as the second official single from the album. It was made available for digital download on September 15, 2009.[7] "Feel It", which features Tiësto, Flo Rida and Sean Kingston, was released as the third official single from the album. It was made available for digital download on January 15, 2010.[8] A music video was shot for the single, and premiered on Tiësto's Youtube Channel on November 13. The song debuted at #78 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of March 20, 2010.[9] "Shots After Shots", which features Tech N9ne, was released as the first promotional single through the form of a music video. DJ Paul posted a video showing the "Making Of" on his Youtube Channel on November 11, 2009.[10] Later that month, DJ Paul would put the official music video for the single on his Youtube Channel, on November 30.[11]

Confirmed tracks

References

  1. ^ http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QF31FS
  2. ^ Mitchell, Gail (January 12, 2010). "Three 6 Mafia "Laws Of Power" Album Preview". Billboard.com. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. http://www.billboard.com/features/three-6-mafia-laws-of-power-album-preview-1004058459.story#/features/three-6-mafia-laws-of-power-album-preview-1004058459.story. Retrieved 2010-01-26. 
  3. ^ Paine, Jake (2009-10-13). "Three 6 Mafia Enlists Tech N9ne For Single, Talks Album". HipHopDX.com. Cheri Media Group. http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.9958/title.three-6-mafia-enlists-tech-n9ne-for-single-talks-album. Retrieved 2009-10-13. 
  4. ^ http://www.billboard.com/news/three-6-mafia-lays-down-laws-of-power-1003999935.story#/news/three-6-mafia-lays-down-laws-of-power-1003999935.story
  5. ^ "Shake My" single at Amazon
  6. ^ "Hot 100 - Week of September 12, 2009 (Biggest Gainers)". Billboard.com. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100#/charts/hot-100?chartDate=2009-09-12&order=gainer. Retrieved 2010-03-13. 
  7. ^ "Lil' Freak (Ugh Ugh Ugh)" single at Amazon
  8. ^ "Feel It" single at Amazon
  9. ^ "Feel It (Explicit Album Version) at Billboard". Billboard.com. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. http://www.billboard.com/song/three-6-mafia-vs-tiesto-with-sean-kingston/feel-it/17825326. Retrieved 2010-03-13. 
  10. ^ DJPAULKOMTV #42 Three 6 Mafia feat. Tech N9ne "Shots After Shots" Behind The Scenes
  11. ^ DJPAULKOMTV #44 Three 6 Mafia feat. Tech N9ne "Shots After Shots" Official Video
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