Most Known Unknown

Most Known Unknown
Studio album by Three 6 Mafia
Released September 27, 2005
Recorded 2004-2005
Genre Southern rap, gangsta rap, dirty rap, crunk
Length 75:39
Label Sony BMG
Producer DJ Paul and Juicy J
Three 6 Mafia chronology

Da Unbreakables
(2003)		 Most Known Unknown
(2005)		 Last 2 Walk
(2008)
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic [1]
Robert Christgau B−[2]
Pitchfork Media (8.1/10)[3]

Most Known Unknown is the eighth full-length studio album, as well as the second platinum album from Memphis rap group Three 6 Mafia. It was released on September 25, 2005, and is the follow-up to the 2003 album Da Unbreakables.[4] This album is known for having some of Three 6 Mafia's biggest hits, including "Stay Fly" featuring Young Buck and 8Ball & MJG, "Poppin' My Collar" featuring Project Pat (though Pat's verse wasn't included in the first edition, but would later be included in the re-issue) and "Side 2 Side" featuring Bow Wow and Project Pat (with Bow Wow and Project Pat's verses, like the "Poppin' My Collar" remix, would not be used in the first edition, but would be released in the re-issue, along with another remix featuring Kanye West and a slightly different sounding melody). This album would prove to be their biggest success to date, topping the old success of the 2000 album When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1.[5] The original version was released on a regular CD version as well as a DualDisc version. The re-release also had a bonus version, with two remixes of "Poppin' My Collar" and "Side 2 Side". A chopped and screwed version by Michael Watts was also released.

Along with chart topping hits, this album also featured several well-known guest rappers, including Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Trick Daddy, Mr. Bigg, 8Ball & MJG, Young Buck, Remy Ma, Bow Wow (only on re-issue), Kanye West (only on re-issue), Lil' Flip, as well as the Hypnotize Camp Posse (Three 6 Mafia, Project Pat, Frayser Boy, Lil Wyte, Chrome(Rapper)]] , Boogiemane, and Granddaddy Souf).

Most Known Unknown opened at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the R&B/Hip-hop charts with 125,000 copies sold. It was certified gold the week following its release on November 2, 2005, and reached platinum status by June 26, 2006.[6]

Three 6 Mafia member Lord Infamous was notably missing from both the tracks and the album cover. Many rumors speculated that he either left the group or was kicked out; these rumors were put to rest when DJ Paul, Lord Infamous' half-brother, told sources that the reason for Infamous not being on the album was due to a stint in jail, leaving Crunchy Black, DJ Paul and Juicy J to be featured on the cover.

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Most Known Unknown Hits"   DJ Paul, Juicy J 1:27
2. "Stay Fly" (featuring Young Buck, 8Ball & MJG)J. Houston, P. Beauregard, D. Carlton, P. Smith, M. Goodwin, D. BrownDJ Paul, Juicy J 3:56
3. "Roll With It" (featuring Project Pat)J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. HoustonDJ Paul, Juicy J 3:02
4. "Don't Violate" (featuring Frayser Boy)Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, C. ColemanDJ Paul, Juicy J 3:49
5. "Swervin" (featuring Mike Jones & Paul Wall)Houston, Beauregard, M. Jones, P. SlaytonDJ Paul, Juicy J 3:35
6. "Knock Tha Black Off Yo Ass" (featuring Project Pat)J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. HoustonDJ Paul, Juicy J 4:20
7. "Poppin' My Collar" (featuring Mr. Bigg)Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, D. PearsDJ Paul, Juicy J 2:56
8. "Hard Hittaz" (featuring Boogiemane)Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, B. HuntDJ Paul, Juicy J 4:12
9. "Side 2 Side"  Houston, Beauregard, CarltonDJ Paul, Juicy J 3:38
10. "Half On A Sack"  Houston, Beauregard, CarltonDJ Paul, Juicy J 3:26
11. "Skit"   DJ Paul, Juicy J 0:26
12. "When I Pull Up At The Club" (featuring Paul Wall & Mr. Bigg)Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Slayton, D. PearsDJ Paul, Juicy J 4:32
13. "Pussy Got Ya Hooked" (featuring Remy Ma)Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, R. SmithDJ Paul, Juicy J 4:20
14. "Don't Cha Get Mad" (featuring Lil Flip & Mr. Bigg)Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, W. Weston, D. PearsDJ Paul, Juicy J 3:23
15. "Body Parts 3" (featuring BoogieMane, Frayser Boy, Lil Wyte, Lil Chrome, Grandaddy Souf & Project Pat)J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston, P. Lanshaw, C. Coleman, D. Pannell, B. Hunt, A. WattsDJ Paul, Juicy J 4:07
16. "Stay Fly" (Remix) (featuring Slim Thug, Trick Daddy & Project Pat)J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston, S. Thomas, M. YoungDJ Paul, Juicy J 3:51
17. "Outro"   DJ Paul, Juicy J 2:43
Total length:
 75:39
Bonus tracks
No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
18. "Got It 4 Sale" (featuring Lil Chrome)Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, D. PannellDJ Paul, Juicy J, Lil Chrome 4:32
19. "Let's Plan a Robbery"  Houston, Beauregard, CarltonDJ Paul, Juicy J 3:06
20. "Dancin On A Pole" (featuring Lil Chrome)Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, D. PannellDJ Paul, Juicy J, Lil Chrome 3:48
21. "Ain't Got Time For Gamez"  Houston, Beauregard, CarltonDJ Paul, Juicy J 4:04

Samples

Chart positions

Album

Year Album Chart positions
Billboard 200 Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums
2005 Most Known Unknown 3 1

References

  1. ↑ Birchmeier, Jason (2005-09-27). "Most Known Unknown - Three 6 Mafia : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
  2. ↑ "CG: Three 6 Mafia". Robert Christgau. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
  3. ↑ |title=CG: Three 6 Mafia |publisher=Pitchfork Media |date= |accessdate=2014-10-16
  4. ↑ Birchmeier, Jason (2005-09-27). "Most Known Unknown - Three 6 Mafia : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
  5. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Most Known Unknown by Three 6 Mafia". Itunes.apple.com. 2005-09-27. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
  6. ↑ "Most Known Unknown (Spec): Three 6 Mafia: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2013-05-16.