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  • Artist: Pimp C
  • Rating: StarStarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: July 25, 2006
  • Type: Contains explicit content
  • Genre: Rap

Review

Since Pimp C entered prison in early 2002, his UGK brother Bun B unwillingly launched a solo career with the heavy-hitting 2005 album Trill and the fantastic single "Draped Up." It was a more mainstream affair than anything UGK had ever attempted, and the fans who were disappointed by Bun B going bling are going to be even more bitter after hearing Pimpalation, an album that makes no grand statements but bangs hard with numerous club cuts. Easing listeners off the righteous "Free Pimp C" campaign mania that led up to the album's release, the great Tom Petty-sampling "I'm Free" thanks the fans for waiting and addresses lockdown and release. Hot on its heels, the hard and very UGK "Knockin' Doorz Down" attempts to unite the South while announcing the Pimp's return to the game. From here, it's forget about the past and get back to work. "Pourin' Up" is the little brother to Bun B's "Draped Up," although it's Pimp C, so it's more aggressive, brasher, and extra sleazy. A ridiculous amount of hooky tracks with an even more ridiculous amount of guest stars -- shades of Trill once again -- follow with Pimp C dropping the more hedonistic side of Houston culture all over tracks like the sly "Bobby & Whitney." This is a party, so those who expect a storytelling prison album like Beanie Sigel's The B.Coming are in for a big letdown. Their loss, but thuggish Friday nights that crave that syrup sippin' Texas noise rarely have it so good. ~ David Jeffries, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
The Pimp Is Free (Intro) J. Prince Pimp C (1:11)
I'm Free Chad Butler, Clay Dixon, Anzel "Red Boy" Jennings, Lynn Jeffrey Pimp C (3:59)
Knockin Doorz Down Chad Butler Pimp C, Lil' Keke (4:24)
Rock 4 Rock Brad Jordan, Chad Butler Pimp C, Bun B (5:31)
Pourin' Up (Lyrics) Chad Butler, Salih Williams Pimp C, Bun B, Mike Jones (4:48)
The Honey Phalon Alexander, Chad Butler, Winston Rogers Pimp C, Jazze Pha, Jody Breeze (4:33)
Gitcha Mind Right (Lyrics) Chad Butler Pimp C (3:38)
I Don't F**k Wit U Chad Butler Pimp C, Smoke D (3:34)
Working the Wheel (Lyrics) Chad Butler Pimp C, Slim Thug (4:57)
Bobby & Whitney (Lyrics) Chad Butler, Premro Smith Pimp C, MJG (3:43)
Like That [Remix] Chad Butler, Jeremy Allen Pimp C, Lil' Boosie, Webbie (4:00)
Cheat on Yo Man Chad Butler, Byron Thomas Mannie Fresh, Pimp C (4:16)
Havin' Thangs '06 Chad Butler, Michael Barnett Big Mike, Pimp C (2:52)
Overstand Me Pimp C, Chamillionaire (4:26)
On Your Mind Phalon Alexander, Cameron K-Oz Gipp, Chad Butler, Brandon Casey, Brian Casey Pimp C, Jagged Edge, Gipp (5:31)
I Miss U Gregory Cauthen, Chad Butler, Clay Dixon, Aaron Hall III Pimp C, Tanya Herron (5:26)
Outro Pimp C (2:56)

Credits

Ian Moore (Guitar), Mannie Fresh (Producer), Jazze Pha (Producer), Tony Randle (A&R), Jack Thompson (Photography), J. Prince (Executive Producer), Mr. Leslie Braithwaite (Mixing), Myke Diesel (Producer), Myke Diesel (Mixing), Kori Anders (Engineer), Kori Anders (Mixing Assistant), Webbie (Performer), Mike Mo (Engineer), Beatmaster Clay D (Producer), Anzel "Intl Red" Jennings (A&R), Kendall Jackson (Producer)
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Pimpalation
Studio album by Pimp C
Released July 11, 2006
Recorded 2006
Genre Southern Rap
Length 02:29:23 (2 Discs)
Label Rap-A-Lot Records
WEA
Producer Pimp C (exec.)
J. Prince (exec.)
Mr. Lee, Jazze Pha, Mike Dean, Beat Master Clay D, Myke Diesel, Salih, Cory Mo, Mouse, Mannie Fresh
Professional reviews
Pimp C chronology
Sweet James Jones Stories
(2005)		 Pimpalation
(2006)		 Greatest Hits
(2008)

Pimpalation is the second solo album by Pimp C released on July 11, 2006. "I'm Free," featuring a sample of Free Fallin' by Tom Petty, is the first single from the album. Rolling Stone voted the single one of the year's best, placing it at #80 on its Top 100 list.[1] Additional singles "Knocking Doors Down" and "Pourin' Up" also saw release.

This CD is the follow-up and the soundtrack for the DVD that took you inside the life of Pimp C, as he gets his life back together after his release from prison on 12/30/05. The Pimpalation DVD showed Pimp C celebrating his release and in the studio working on music with a host of stars including Scarface, Lil' Flip, Young Jeezy Z-Ro, Webbie, and Bun B. Lil' Flip and Young Jeezy, didn't appear on the album though. Pimp C only has one solo song on the album and the rest are collaborations. Bun B appears on two songs, "Pourin Up" and "Rock 4 Rock". The two songs could considered new material by UGK. Classic dirty south star Willie D raps in "Rock 4 Rock", but is not credited. Smoke D appeared in the brutal song "I Don't Fuck Wit U" shortly before his quick arrest and incarceration.

The album was certified Gold on March 8th, 2007.[1] Disc 2 off the album is a chopped and screwed version mixed by Michael 5000 Watts. In 2009, this album was named number 24 on houstonpress.com' list of the 25 best Houston Hip Hop Albums.[2]

Contents

Track listing

Disc 1

# Title Producer(s) Featured guest(s) Time
1 "The Pimp Is Free! (Intro)" Mike Dean 1:11
2 "I'm Free" Beat Master Clay D Tom Petty 3:59
3 "Knockin' Doorz Down" Myke Diesel Lil' Keke & P.O.P. 4:24
4 "Rock 4 Rock" Mr. Lee Scarface, Willie D & Bun B 5:31
5 "Pourin' Up" Salih Bun B & Mike Jones 4:48
6 "The Honey" Jazze Pha Jazze Pha, Jody Breeze & Tela 4:33
7 "Getcha Mind Right" Mr. Lee Cory Mo 3:38
8 "I Don't Fuck Wit' U" Cory Mo Smoke D & Vicious 3:34
9 "Working the Wheel" Mike Dean Slim Thug 4:57
10 "Bobby & Whitney" Mr. Lee 8Ball & MJG 3:43
11 "Like That (Remix)" Mouse Lil' Boosie & Webbie 4:00
12 "Cheat On Yo Man" Mannie Fresh Mannie Fresh & Suga 4:16
13 "Havin' Thangs '06" Pimp C Big Mike 2:52
14 "On Your Mind" Jazze Pha Jagged Edge, Big Zak, Ali & Gipp. 5:31
15 "Overstand Me" Mr. Lee Trae & Chamillionaire 4:26
16 "I Miss U" Beat Master Clay D Tanya Herron & Z-Ro 5:26
17 "Outro" Pimp C 2:56


Singles

  • Knockin' Doorz Down
  • Pourin' Up
  • I'm Free

Disc 2 Chopped & Screwed by Michael 5000 Watts

  1. The Pimp Is Free (Intro)
  2. I'm Free
  3. Knockin' Doorz Down
  4. Rock 4 Rock
  5. Bobby And Whitney
  6. Overstand Me
  7. Havin' Thangs '06
  8. Like That (Remix)
  9. On Your Mind
  10. Cheat On Yo Man
  11. The Honey
  12. Working The Wheel
  13. Pourin' Up
  14. I Miss U
  15. Gitcha Mind Right
  16. Outro

Notes

Chart positions

Chart (2006) Peak
position[3]
U.S. Billboard 200 3
U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums 1

References

  1. ^ The 100 Best Songs of 2006 : Rolling Stone
  2. ^ http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2009/08/the_h-town_countdown_no_24_pim.php
  3. ^ allmusic ((( Pimpalation > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))

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