The 5% Album
This article is about the debut solo record. For an industry led compaign in the United Kingdom, see The 5% Club.
| The 5% Album | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by Lord Jamar | |
| Released | June 27, 2006 |
| Recorded | 2005–06 |
| Genre | Hip-hop |
| Length | 1:05:59 |
| Label | Babygrande Records |
| Producer | Lord Jamar |
The 5% Album is the debut solo record from Brand Nubian member Lord Jamar. Its title and subject matter are taken from the Nation of Gods and Earths teachings that only 5% of the population is enlightened, good, and willing to help those who are oppressed. It features guests from Wu-Tang Clan members RZA and Raekwon the Chef, fellow Brand Nubian Members Grand Puba and Sadat X, Wu-Tang affiliate Poppa Wu, and the sons of GZA (Young Justice), Ol' Dirty Bastard (Young Dirty), and Jamar's own son (Young Lord). The album peaked at number 94 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | 1:23 | |
| 2. | "Original Man" (featuring Raekwon & Kasim Allah) | 5:32 | |
| 3. | "I.S.L.A.M." | 4:04 | |
| 4. | "Supreme Mathematics" (Born Mix) | 3:25 | |
| 5. | "W-G.O.D." (Skit) | 0:31 | |
| 6. | "Freedom Interlude" (featuring Poppa Wu) | 1:42 | |
| 7. | "The Corner, The Streets" (featuring Grand Puba) | 4:35 | |
| 8. | "Same Ole Girl" (featuring Prodigal Sunn) | 4:00 | |
| 9. | "P.S.A." (Skit) | 0:50 | |
| 10. | "Revolution" (Reality Allah & Horse) | 3:38 | |
| 11. | "Deep Space" (featuring RZA) | 4:25 | |
| 12. | "Young Godz" (featuring Young Justice, Young Dirty & Young Lord) | 3:31 | |
| 13. | "Yakub Da Jeweler" (Skit) | 0:44 | |
| 14. | "Advance the Game" | 3:56 | |
| 15. | "The Cipher" (featuring 40 Bandits) | 4:18 | |
| 16. | "The Interview" (Skit) | 1:35 | |
| 17. | "Givin’ Up" | 3:11 | |
| 18. | "Study Ya Lessons" (Sadat X & Queen Tahera Earth) | 4:08 | |
| 19. | "Freedom Reprise" (featuring Poppa Wu) | 1:32 | |
| 20. | "Greatest Story Never Told" | 6:13 | |
| 21. | "Supreme Mathematics" (Knowledge Mix) | 3:46 |
Charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[1] | 94 |
Personnel
Credits for The 5% Album adapted from Allmusic.[2]
- J. Glenn – composer
- Lord Jamar – audio production
- Prodigal Sunn – performer
- Michael Sarsfield – mastering
- Chuck Wilson – audio production, concept, executive producer
- C. Woods – composer
References
- ↑ "The Five Percent Album – Lord Jamar > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
- ↑ "The Five Percent Album – Lord Jamar > Credits". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 19, 2011.