Most Known Unknown
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| Studio album by Three 6 Mafia | ||||
| Released | September 27, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2004–2005 | |||
| Genre | Crunk, gangsta rap, hardcore hip hop | |||
| Length | 75:39 | |||
| Label | Sony BMG | |||
| Producer | DJ Paul and Juicy J | |||
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| Singles from Most Known Unknown | ||||
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Robert Christgau | B−[2] |
| Pitchfork | (8.1/10)[3] |
Most Known Unknown is the eighth studio album by American hip hop group Three 6 Mafia. It was released on September 25, 2005, and is the follow-up to the 2003 album Da Unbreakables.[1]
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 commercial success of their 2000 album When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1.[4] 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 Korleone, 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.[5]
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 instead.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(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. Brown | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:56 |
| 3. | "Roll With It" (featuring Project Pat) | J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:02 |
| 4. | "Don't Violate" (featuring Frayser Boy) | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, C. Coleman | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:49 |
| 5. | "Swervin" (featuring Mike Jones & Paul Wall) | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, M. Jones, P. Slayton | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:35 |
| 6. | "Knock Tha Black Off Yo Ass" (featuring Project Pat) | J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 4:20 |
| 7. | "Poppin' My Collar" (featuring Mr. Bigg) | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, D. Pears | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 2:56 |
| 8. | "Hard Hittaz" (featuring Boogiemane) | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, B. Hunt | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 4:12 |
| 9. | "Side 2 Side" | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:38 |
| 10. | "Half On A Sack" | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton | DJ 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. Pears | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 4:32 |
| 13. | "Pussy Got Ya Hooked" (featuring Remy Ma) | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, R. Smith | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 4:20 |
| 14. | "Don't Cha Get Mad" (featuring Lil Flip & Mr. Bigg) | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, W. Weston, D. Pears | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:23 |
| 15. | "Body Parts 3" (featuring BoogieMane, Frayser Boy, Lil Wyte, Chrome Korleone, Grandaddy Souf & Project Pat) | J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston, P. Lanshaw, C. Coleman, D. Pannell, B. Hunt, A. Watts | DJ 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. Young | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:51 |
| 17. | "Outro" | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 2:43 | |
| Total length: | 75:39 | |||
| Bonus tracks | ||||
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
| 18. | "Got It 4 Sale" (featuring Chrome Korleone) | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, D. Pannell | DJ Paul, Juicy J, Chrome Korleone | 4:32 |
| 19. | "Let's Plan a Robbery" | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:06 |
| 20. | "Dancin On A Pole" (featuring Chrome Korleone) | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, D. Pannell | DJ Paul, Juicy J, Chrome Korleone | 3:48 |
| 21. | "Ain't Got Time For Gamez" | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 4:04 |
Charts
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[6] | 3 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] | 1 |
References
- 1 2 Birchmeier, Jason (2005-09-27). "Most Known Unknown - Three 6 Mafia : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ↑ "CG: Three 6 Mafia". Robert Christgau. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ↑ "Three 6 Mafia: Most Known Unknown | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. 2005-10-19. Retrieved 2015-07-21.
- ↑ "iTunes - Music - Most Known Unknown by Three 6 Mafia". Itunes.apple.com. 2005-09-27. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ↑ "Most Known Unknown (Spec): Three 6 Mafia: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ↑ "Three 6 Mafia – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Three 6 Mafia. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
- ↑ "Three 6 Mafia – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Three 6 Mafia. Retrieved December 20, 2014.