Laws of Power
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Laws of Power is the tenth studio album by Three 6 Mafia, scheduled for released on June 29, 2010[1]
Background
It was initially scheduled for release on November 10, 2009, it was then pushed back to a date in March, but was pushed back again. The album will be the groups first album since their 2008 release, Last 2 Walk which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200. Despite many rumors and speculation, DJ Paul has stated former Three 6 Mafia artist Lord Infamous has not returned to record for the album, in 2005 he was arrested rendering his contract with Sony Records void, the label has barred him from joining the group in regards to recording a major label album.[citation needed] Three 6 Mafia have recorded a song with the alternative rock band VersaEmerge and it is possible it could appear on the new album.[citation needed]
Juicy J was quoted as saying that he and DJ Paul were responsible for about 85% of the albums production. Other producers confirmed to have worked on the album include Dr. Luke, Kevin Rudolf, Rodney Jerkins and Tiësto.[2][3] Several artists are slated to appear on the album, they include Flo Rida, Insane Clown Posse[citation needed], Kalenna, Lamont Dozier, Lil Wyte[citation needed], Project Pat, Sean Kingston, Tech N9ne, Twiztid[citation needed], Webbie and Willie Hutch.[2][3] There is also a track that former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash will be featured on.[citation needed]
Singles
- "Shake My" featuring Kalenna was the first official single released for the album. It was made available for digital download on August 21, 2009.[4] The song debuted at #85 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of September 12.[5]
- "Lil Freak (Ugh, Ugh, Ugh)" featuring Webbie was the second official single released for the album. It was made available for digital download on September 15, 2009.[6]
- "Feel It" featuring Flo Rida, Sean Kingston & Tiësto was the third official single released for the album. It was made available for digital download on January 15, 2010.[7] A music video was shot for the single, and premiered on Tiësto's Youtube Channel on November 13. The song debuted at #78 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of March 20.[8]
- "Twerk" featuring Project Pat was the fourth official single released for the album. It was made available for digital download on January 19, 2010.[9] The original version just featured Juicy J and Project Pat and was uploaded via Juicy J's Youtube page.
- "Shots After Shots" featuring Tech N9ne was released as a promotional single through the form of a music video. DJ Paul posted a video showing the "Making Of" on his Youtube Channel on November 11, 2009.[10] Later that month, DJ Paul would put the official music video for the single on his Youtube Channel, on November 30.[11]
Confirmed Tracks
| Title | Producer(s) | Featured Guest(s) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Shake My" | Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins | Kalenna | 3:19 |
| "Lil Freak (Ugh, Ugh, Ugh)" | DJ Paul & Juicy J | Webbie | 3:36 |
| "Feel It" | Tiësto | Tiësto, Sean Kingston & Flo Rida | 4:02 |
| "Shots After Shots"[3][12] | Dr. Luke[3] | Tech N9ne | 4:53 |
| "Twerk" | Project Pat | 3:39 |
References
- ^ http://www.amazon.com/Laws-Power-Three-6-Mafia/dp/B002QF31FS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1267399055&sr=1-1
- ^ a b Mitchell, Gail (January 12, 2010). "Three 6 Mafia "Laws Of Power" Album Preview". Billboard.com. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
- ^ a b c d Paine, Jake (2009-10-13). "Three 6 Mafia Enlists Tech N9ne For Single, Talks Album". HipHopDX.com. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved 2009-10-13.
- ^ "Shake My" single at Amazon
- ^ "Hot 100 - Week of September 12, 2009 (Biggest Gainers)". Billboard.com. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2010-03-13.
- ^ "Lil' Freak (Ugh Ugh Ugh)" single at Amazon
- ^ "Feel It" single at Amazon
- ^ "Feel It (Explicit Album Version) at Billboard". Billboard.com. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2010-03-13.
- ^ "Twerk" single at Amazon
- ^ DJPAULKOMTV #42 Three 6 Mafia feat. Tech N9ne "Shots After Shots" Behind The Scenes
- ^ DJPAULKOMTV #44 Three 6 Mafia feat. Tech N9ne "Shots After Shots" Official Video
- ^ The Dog and Pony Show - District N9ne: An Interview with Tech N9ne. 2009-09-09. Retrieved 2009-09-09. |www.youtube.com/djpaulkomtv |