The Villain (album)

The Villain
Studio album by Trick-Trick
Released November 11, 2008
Recorded 2007–2008
Genre Midwest hip hop, gangsta rap
Length 65:23
Label Time Entertainment LLC/Koch Records
Producer Trick Trick, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Lil Jon
Trick-Trick chronology

The People vs.
(2005)		 The Villain
(2008)
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The Villain is the second studio album by Detroit gangsta rapper Trick Trick. It was released on November 11, 2008 under the record labels of Time Entertainment LLC and Koch Records. Audio production on the album was handled by Dr. Dre, Lil Jon, Eminem, and Trick Trick.

The first single "Let It Fly" features rap vocals from Ice Cube, with audio production being handled by Lil Jon. The album features guest appearances by the likes of Eminem, Esham, Ice Cube, Kid Rock, Lil Jon, Royce da 5'9" of the rap group Slaughterhouse, Diezel, Throatslash, Fatts, Goon Sqwad, Marv Won, Paradime, Guilty Simpson, Big Sweetz, C.A.C, and his Mathis Family Choir group.

Controversy

Within days of release, controversy surrounded this album, revolving especially around anti-homosexual subject matter. This November 11 article published on AllHipHop.com pointed out some of the objectionable lyrics on the album, such as “... He’s a fucking faggot so I’m lettin’ off my AK/Bust ‘em in his forehead/He ain’t worth lettin’ live/A man and man shouldn’t raise another man’s kids!” In discussing the album, Trick Trick remarks that “Homosexuals are probably not going to like this album. But it's okay, I don't want their faggot money any goddamn way. It’s just that every time that you turn on the TV, that sissy shit is on, and they act like its fucking okay...and I address that issue. I address it hard as hell.”

In response to this attack on the gay community, AllHipHop.com posted an article on November 13 where various gay and lesbian hip-hop musicians responded in a variety of different ways.[1]

Track listing

  1. "Villain Intro" - :46
  2. "Trick Trick" - 3:39
  3. "U Can Get Fucked Up" (featuring Goon Sqwad) - 3:51
  4. "Who Want It" (featuring Eminem) - 4:11
  5. "Can't Fuck Wit My City" (featuring Marv Won & Guilty Simpson) - 3:33
  6. "Somethin' 4 Da Hataz" (featuring Fatts, Diezel & Paradime) - 4:18
  7. "Work (skit)" - :30
  8. "Let's Work!!!" - 4:36
  9. "Hold On" - 4:09
  10. "Let it Fly" (featuring Ice Cube & Lil Jon) - 4:13
  11. "All Around the World" (featuring Royce da 5'9") - 3:49
  12. "2getha 4 Eva!!!" (featuring Esham, Kid Rock & Proof) - 3:23
  13. "Follow Me" - 4:36
  14. "A MF Pimp" (featuring Big Sweetz) - 5:06
  15. "Get it Crackin" - 4:30
  16. "Crazy" (featuring Throatslash) - 5:40
  17. "You Told Me" (featuring C.A.C) - 5:56
  18. "Let It Go" (featuring The Mathis Family Choir)[2] - 5:20

References

  1. ↑ Tai Saint Louis and Nolan Strong (2008-11-13). "Gay Rappers Respond In Droves To Trick Trick Comments". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved 2012-03-13.
  2. ↑ "The Villain" CDUniverse.com tracklist

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