Thugged Out: The Albulation
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| Studio album by Yukmouth | ||||
| Released | November 3, 1998 | |||
| Recorded | 1997–1998 | |||
| Genre | West Coast hip hop, Gangsta rap | |||
| Label | Rap-A-Lot, Smoke-A-Lot | |||
| Producer | 88 Keys, Don Juan, J. Prince (exec.), Mike Dean, Mr Lee (producer), Tone Capone | |||
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| Singles from Thugged Out: The Albulation | ||||
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| CMJ | Favorable[2] |
| RapReviews | [3] |
| The Source | Favorable [4] |
| ugrap | link |
Thugged Out: The Albulation is the debut album by rapper Yukmouth, released November 3, 1998 on Rap-A-Lot Records. The album was produced by 88 Keys, Don Juan, Mike Dean, Mr. Lee and Tone Capone. It peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 40 on the Billboard 200.[5] The album features guest performances by Tha Dogg Pound, Phats Bossi, MC Ren, Numskull, as well as labelmates: Outlawz, Scarface, Tela, Do or Die and 5th Ward Boyz.
Along with a single, a music video was produced for the song, "Still Ballin'"[6] featuring cameo appearances by Outlawz, Tech N9ne and Shock G. The song is dedicated to Tupac Shakur.[6]
Part I of the song, "It's In My Blood", appeared on the Scarface album, My Homies.
Critical reception
Allmusic – "...Thugged Out: The Albulation...delivered straight-on, in-your-face rap narratives...Yukmouth's rap lyrics range from the sentimental "Falling" and the expletive-laden "Stallion," to the comical..."[1]
CMJ – "...Yukmouth delivers intelligent, rugged verses over Mike Dean's piano loops and throbbing bass kicks..."[2]
RapReviews – "...Dub the tracks with fat beats like "Ice Cream Man" and "Sad Millionaire"and sell it back..."[3]
The Source – "...Yuk continues the saga at 3/4 the pace, chopping it up with various artists over the Luniz's signature sound of break beats and violins..."[4]
Track listing
Disc 1
| # | Title | Featured guests | Producer | Time |
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| 1 | "Godzilla" | Tone Capone | 3:43 | |
| 2 | "Do Yo Thug Thang" | Outlawz | Mr Lee (producer) | 5:24 |
| 3 | "City of Dope" | Mike Dean | 5:23 | |
| 4 | "Thugged Out" | Tech N9ne, Madd Maxx, Phats Bossi & Poppa LQ | Mike Dean | 5:24 |
| 5 | "Ridaz" | DMG & G Mone | Don Juan | 4:25 |
| 6 | "Stallion" | MC Ren & Tech N9ne | Don Juan | 6:32 |
| 7 | "Father Like Son" | Mr Lee (producer) | 4:36 | |
| 8 | "Hater (Skit)" | 1:30 | ||
| 9 | "U Love 2 Hate" | Val Young | Mike Dean | 4:07 |
| 10 | "Ice Cream Man" | 5th Ward Boyz & Fa Sho | Mike Dean | 4:22 |
| 11 | "It's in My Blood Part II" | DMG | Mike Dean | 4:25 |
| 12 | "Still Ballin'" | Mike Dean | 4:53 | |
| 13 | "Revelationz" | Mike Dean | 5:33 | |
| 14 | "Rolex Rulez" | Phats Bossi | Don Juan | 3:43 |
Disc 2
| # | Title | Featured guests | Producer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Sad Millionaire" | Phats Bossi & Big Lurch | Mr Lee (producer) | 4:24 |
| 2 | "The Ballers Feud" | Kastro & Numskull | Mike Dean | 4:47 |
| 3 | "Pop da Collar" | Fa Sho | Mr Lee (producer) | 5:16 |
| 4 | "My Buddy" | Numskull & Tha Dogg Pound | Mike Dean | 4:50 |
| 5 | "Extortion" | Phats Bossi | Mr Lee (producer) | 4:25 |
| 6 | "Menage a Trios" | Tela | Mike Dean | 5:02 |
| 7 | "Falling" | Do or Die | Mr Lee (producer) | 5:08 |
| 8 | "Mackin' vs. Pimpin'" | Mike Dean | 3:17 | |
| 9 | "Gangsta Bitch" | Fa Sho | Mike Dean & Tone Capone | 4:38 |
| 10 | "Rap-a-Lot Mafia" | 5th Ward Boyz, Facemob, Ghetto Twiinz, Geto Boys, Snypaz | Mike Dean & 88 Keys |
6:32 |
| 11 | "Sacrifice My Life" | Kuirshan | Mr Lee (producer) | 4:32 |
| 12 | "Baller Mode" | Don Juan | 4:51 | |
| 13 | "Bumbell" | Tech N9ne | Mike Dean | 4:55 |
| 14 | "Secret Indictment" | Mike Dean & Mr Lee (producer) | 4:14 | |
Chart history
| Chart (1999)[5] | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard 200 | 40 |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 8 |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Blanford, Roxanne. Review: Thugged Out: The Albulation. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2010-02-18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Columnist. Review: Thugged Out: The Albulation. CMJ: 30. March 15, 1999.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Juon, Steve 'Flash'. Review: Thugged Out: The Albulation. RapReviews.com. Retrieved on 2010-02-18.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Columnist. Review: Thugged Out: The Albulation. The Source: 210. December, 1998.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 ((( Thugged Out: The Albulation > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))). All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-01-17.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Yukmouth - "Still Ballin'" (official video). YouTube. Retrieved 2010-02-18.
External links
- Thugged Out: The Albulation at Allmusic
- Thugged Out: The Albulation at Discogs
- Thugged Out: The Albulation at Tower Records
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