Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101
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| Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 | ||||
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| Studio album by Young Jeezy | ||||
| Released | July 26, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2004-2005 | |||
| Genre | Hip Hop, Southern Rap | |||
| Length | 77:41 | |||
| Label | CTE, Island Def Jam | |||
| Producer | Shawty Redd, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Midnight Black, Gucci Mane, Lil' C, Jazze Pha, Nitti, Mr. Collipark, Don Cannon, Mannie Fresh, Drumma Boy, Khao, Sanchez Holmes | |||
| Young Jeezy chronology | ||||
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Entertainment Weekly | (Favorable) [2] |
| RapReviews | (6.5/10)[3] |
| Rolling Stone | [4] |
| Spin | [5] |
| Sputnikmusic |  [6] |
| ThaCorner | (7.75/10) [7] |
| USA Today | [8] |
| XXL Magazine | (XL) |
Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 is the debut studio album by American rapper Young Jeezy. Four singles were released from the album: "And Then What", "Soul Survivor", "Go Crazy", and "My Hood". The music videos for all songs have been put into rotation on BET, VH1, and MTV. The version of "Go Crazy" most frequently heard is the remix featuring Jay-Z.
The album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in late 2005. The UK release of the album contains the remix of "Go Crazy", Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, with 172,000 copies sold, in the first week of release. The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in 2006.
Contents |
[edit] Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Thug Motivation 101" | Shawty Redd | 3:14 |
| 2. | "Standing Ovation" | Drumma Boy | 4:14 |
| 3. | "Gangsta Music" | Shawty Redd | 4:02 |
| 4. | "Let's Get It / Sky's the Limit" | Midnight Black | 3:42 |
| 5. | "And Then What" (featuring Mannie Fresh) | Mannie Fresh | 4:05 |
| 6. | "Go Crazy" (featuring Jay-Z) | Don Cannon | 4:13 |
| 7. | "Last of a Dying Breed" (featuring Trick Daddy, Young Buck & Lil Will) | San "Chez" Holmes, Khao | 3:56 |
| 8. | "My Hood" | Lil C | 4:00 |
| 9. | "Bottom of the Map" | Shawty Redd | 4:21 |
| 10. | "Get Ya Mind Right" | Shawty Redd | 3:41 |
| 11. | "Trap Star" | Mr. Collipark | 3:52 |
| 12. | "Bang" (featuring T.I. & Lil Scrappy) | Jazze Pha | 4:28 |
| 13. | "Don't Get Caught" | J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League | 4:17 |
| 14. | "Soul Survivor" (featuring Akon) | Akon | 4:40 |
| 15. | "Trap or Die" (featuring Bun B) | Shawty Redd | 4:00 |
| 16. | "Tear It Up" (featuring Lloyd & Slick Pulla) | Midnight Black | 4:29 |
| 17. | "That's How Ya Feel" | Shawty Redd | 4:03 |
| 18. | "Talk to Em" | Nitti | 4:23 |
| 19. | "Air Forces" (Bonus track) | Shawty Redd | 4:01 |
[edit] Samples
- "Go Crazy" contains a sample of "(Man, Oh Man) I Want to Go Back" by Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions.
- "Talk to 'em" contains samples from "I Need You" by Frankie Beverly and Maze.
[edit] Interpolations
- "My Hood" contains an interpolation of "Rubberband Man" by T.I.
[edit] Chart positions
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard 200 | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 1 |
| US Billboard Top Rap Albums | 1 |
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/album/r784841
- ^ http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,1090036,00.html link
- ^ http://www.rapreviews.com/archive/2005_08_thug101.html
- ^ http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/youngjeezy/albums/album/7490389/review/7504105/lets_get_it_thug_motivation_101
- ^ http://spin.com/reviews/young-jeezy-lets-get-it-thug-motivation-101-def-jam-boyz-n-da-hood-boyz-n-da-hood-bad-boy
- ^ http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=11985
- ^ http://thacorner.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=411:young-jeezy-thug-motivation-101-review&catid=41:music-reviews&Itemid=182
- ^ http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/reviews/2005-07-25-listen-up_x.htm
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