Ultimate Victory
| Ultimate Victory | ||||
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| Studio album by Chamillionaire | ||||
| Released | September 18, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2006–2007 | |||
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| Length | 79:47 | |||
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| Producer | ||||
| Chamillionaire chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Ultimate Victory | ||||
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Ultimate Victory is the second studio album by American rapper Chamillionaire. It was released on September 18, 2007. The album debuted at number 8 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 79,000 copies in the first week.[2] It is notable for not containing any profanity.
Critical reception
Ultimate Victory was generally well received by most critics.
- Rolling Stone - 3.5 stars out of 5 - praised the title track stating, "“The Ultimate Victory”—on which Chamillionaire expresses sympathy for media-dogged celebrities like Eminem and Britney Spears and admits, "I'm still filled with doubt"—might be the most personally reflective hip-hop track since Slim Shady himself stepped to the mic."
- Allmusic - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "A positive outlook for the future of the genre."
- Allhiphop.com 8.5 out of 10 - "Chamillionaire's flow and lyricism is rampant through each track on Ultimate Victory."
- Hip Hop DX - 3.5 out of 5 "Chamillionaire effortlessly transitions from one subject to the next without coming off too overbearing or preachy. Blending his trademark, butter-smooth melodies with hard-hitting beats and intricate punch lines, The Ultimate Victory is an interesting blend of braggadocio, thought-provoking, political undertones and bravado, something rarely seen from today’s mainstream MC."
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| About.com |   [3] |
| AllHipHop | (8.5/10)[4] |
| Allmusic |  [5] |
| Entertainment Weekly | (B)[6] |
| PopMatters | (7/10)[7] |
| Rolling Stone | [8] |
| Stylus Magazine | B−[9] |
| USA Today | [10] |
| XXL | (L)[11] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Morning News" | 3:58 | |
| 2. | "Hip Hop Police" (featuring Slick Rick) | 4:11 | |
| 3. | "Standing Ovation" |
| 4:27 |
| 4. | "Won't Let You Down" (featuring Kevin Cossom) |
| 4:37 |
| 5. | "Industry Groupie" |
| 3:32 |
| 6. | "Pimp Mode" (featuring Bun B) | 5:22 | |
| 7. | "Rock Star" (featuring Lil Wayne) | 5:00 | |
| 8. | "Skit" | 3:04 | |
| 9. | "The Bill Collecta" (featuring Krayzie Bone) | 3:51 | |
| 10. | "The Ultimate Vacation" |
| 4:05 |
| 11. | "Come Back to the Streets" | 4:52 | |
| 12. | "I Think I Love You" |
| 4:43 |
| 13. | "The Evening News" |
| 4:08 |
| 14. | "Welcome to the South" (featuring Pimp C) |
| 4:12 |
| 15. | "You Must Be Crazy" (featuring Lil Ken) |
| 4:54 |
| 16. | "We Breakin' Up" | 4:40 | |
| 17. | "Skit: Stuck in the Ghetto" (featuring Tony Henry) | 1:45 | |
| 18. | "Rocky Road" (featuring Devin the Dude) |
| 4:59 |
| 19. | "The Ultimate Victory" |
| 3:11 |
| Additional Track(s) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
| 20. | "Somebody's Gonna Get Hurt" (Best Buy digital bonus track) |
| 3:25 |
| 21. | "Keep It on the Hush" (featuring Lloyd) |
| 4:01 |
| 22. | "Still Countin' My Cash" (iTunes bonus track) |
| 4:25 |
Samples
- "The Morning News"
- "Hip Hop Police
- "Gin and Juice" by Snoop Dogg
- "Industry Groupie"
- "The Ultimate Victory"
- "Pollution" by Baby Bash
- "Standing Ovation"
- "Reign" by Kurt Carr
Chart position
| Chart(s) (2007) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 8 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 3 |
| US Top Rap Albums (Billboard) | 3 |
Bonus DVD
Chamillionaire released his Bonus DVD to Ultimate Victory. This DVD is only in exclusive double-pack in BET Edition available at Wal-Mart.
DVD features are:
- ACCESS GRANTED: "Turn It Up", "Ridin'", "Grown & Sexy", "Hip-Hop Police"/"Evening News"
- 106 & PARK: Chamillionaire Interview
- BET Spring Bling 2007 Performance
- BET Black Collage Tour
- Fly Rydes
Music videos:
- "Hip Hop Police"
- "The Evening News"
Release history
| Region | Date |
|---|---|
| United States | September 18, 2007 |
| United Kingdom | October 1, 2007 |
References
- 1 2 "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Nielsen Ratings, Music News and more!".
- ↑ Henry Adaso. "Top 100 Rap Songs of 2007". About.com Entertainment.
- ↑ Henry Adaso. "From Chamillionaire to Chabillionaire". About.com Entertainment.
- ↑ 2007
- ↑ 2007
- ↑ "Ultimate Victory - EW.com". Entertainment Weekly's EW.com.
- ↑ "Chamillionaire". PopMatters.
- ↑ 2007 at the Wayback Machine (archived November 15, 2009)
- ↑ "Chamillionaire - Ultimate Victory - Review - Stylus Magazine".
- ↑ 2007
- ↑ "Hip-Hop News, Rap Music - XXL". XXL Mag.
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