Welcome to the Zoo

Welcome to the Zoo
Studio album by Gorilla Zoe
Released September 25, 2007
Recorded 2006–07
Genre Hip hop
Length 65:25
Label Bad Boy South, Block
Producer P. Diddy (exec.)
Gorilla Zoe chronology
Welcome to the Zoo
(2007)		 Don't Feed da Animals
(2009)Don't Feed da Animals2009
Singles from Welcome to the Zoo
  1. "Hood Nigga"
    Released: July 17, 2007
  2. "Juice Box"
    Released: March 31, 2008

Welcome to the Zoo is the debut studio album by American rapper Gorilla Zoe. It was released on September 25, 2007, by Bad Boy South, which was distributed by Block Entertainment. The album debuted at number 18 on the Billboard 200, selling 35,000 copies in its first week in the United States.[1][2] The album was supported by two singles: "Hood Figga" and "Juice Box" featuring Yung Joc.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
RapReviews[4]
XXL[5]
Robert Christgau[6]

Welcome to the Zoo received mixed reviews from critics. Steve 'Flash' Juon from RapReviews praised Gorilla for his voice and humorous lyrics but felt he was being dragged by the typical hip-hop clichés concluding with, "Welcome to the Zoo proves that Zoe has star potential - it's just that he may have been shoved into the spotlight prematurely."[4] Jason Birchmeier of AllMusic said that the album was well-produced but criticized Zoe for being too similar to Young Jeezy, saying that "Jeezy can be witty and adorns his raps with a signature array of ad libs."[3] Robert Christgau rated the album as a "choice cut", highlighting "Money Man", "Take Your Shoes Off" and "Do Something" as standout tracks.[6]

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Do Something"Drumma Boy4:40
2."Hood Nigga"Dee Jay Dana, Chris Flames3:20
3."Money Man"Mike da Rockman4:08
4."Tryna Make a Jug" (featuring Big Gee)Fatboi4:10
5."Crack Muzik (This That Muzik)" (featuring Jody Breeze)Drumma Boy4:36
6."Battle Field" (featuring Block and Big Gee)Dee Jay Dana3:55
7."Take Your Shoes Off" (featuring Yung Joc)Lazyboi, BBA4:25
8."I Know"Flawda Water4:47
9."Count on Me" (featuring Jody Breeze and JC)Jay Mac4:04
10."Real Mother****" (featuring Boyz n da Hood)Jay Mac5:04
11."Juice Box" (featuring Yung Joc)Drumma Boy4:09
12."Money Up"Win3:37
13."You Don't Know Me" (featuring D. Woods)Willie "Chuck" Shivers3:28
14."Lil' Shawty"Drumma Boy4:09
15."Last Time I Checked"Canei Finch, Sha Money XL4:16

Chart positions

Chart (2007) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[7] 18
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] 8
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[9] 3

References

  1. ↑ Hasty, Katie (October 3, 2007). "Rascal Flatts Races To No. 1 In Debut-Heavy Week". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 8, 2008.
  2. ↑ "Welcome to the Zoo > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved April 8, 2008.
  3. 1 2 Birchmeier, Jason. "Welcome to the Zoo - Gorilla Zoe". AllMusic. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
  4. 1 2 Juon, Steve (October 9, 2007). "Gorilla Zoe :: Welcome to the Zoo". RapReviews. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
  5. ↑ G. Garland, Maurice (October 11, 2007). "Gorilla Zoe Welcome to the Zoo". XXL. Harris Publications. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
  6. 1 2 Christgau, Robert. "Consumer Guide: Gorilla Zoe".
  7. ↑ "Gorilla Zoe – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Gorilla Zoe.
  8. ↑ "Gorilla Zoe – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Gorilla Zoe.
  9. ↑ "Gorilla Zoe – Chart history" Billboard Top Rap Albums for Gorilla Zoe.


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