Underrated (album)
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Underrated is the seventh studio album by American hip hop recording artist Bow Wow, set to be released through Universal Republic Records and Cash Money Records on March 13, 2012.
He has already Collaborated with Rick Ross, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Talib Kweli, Lloyd Banks, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, Busta Rhymes, Ace Hood, Musiq Soulchild and Wiz Khalifa. The album was untitled until December 2010 when Bow Wow was interviewed at Hot 106’s Holiday Hot Night. During the interview, Bow Wow added that the record's first single would be produced by Boi-1da, although this proved to be false when "Sweat" was released as the album's first official single.[1]
Singles
The album's lead single is "Sweat", which features rapper Lil Wayne. It was produced by Noel "Detail" Fisher and co-produced by Bei Maejor. The song was released on the Internet on October 13, 2011 and digitally on October 24, 2011.[2] The single debuted on number 48 on Billboard Hot 100. According to Bow Wow, the video for "Sweat" refers to his transition to Young Money Cash Money.[3] The track nearly failed to gain approval from Young Money president Mack Maine because Bow Wow and Lil Wayne had already produced recordings together, however, Noel "Detail" Fisher's production work was sufficient to persuade Maine to allow the track to go forward.[4]. Next single would be a song with Busta Rhymes entitled "Must Be Stupid" or a song with Ace Hood entitled "We Going Hard".
Guests
Collaborators include Snoop Dogg, Birdman, Sean Kingston, Jadakiss, T-Pain, Chris Brown, Machine Gun Kelly, Boyz II Men, DJ Khaled, T.I., Fabolous, Nelly, Tyga, Game and many more.[5][6][7]
Delays
The album has undergone several changes in its projected release date since it was first announced with a tentative 2010 release date when Bow Wow signed to Cash Money in 2009.[8] Bow Wow indicated in July 2011, that the record would be released on November 1st, 2011, but he was subsequently forced to push the album back to December 6th in order to clear sample material used on several of the record's tracks.[9] Bow Wow was forced to push the album back to an unspecified date in 2012 during mid-November 2011 because his touring schedule made it difficult to complete the record.[10][11]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Intro" | ||
| 2. | "Where My Dogs At" | Cardiak | |
| 3. | "Must Be Stupid" (featuring Busta Rhymes) | AraabMuzik | |
| 4. | "Why Y'all" | Jahlil Beats | |
| 5. | "We Going Hard" (featuring Ace Hood) | Cadiak | |
| 6. | "Right Now" (featuring Miguel) | ||
| 7. | "Heart Stop" | Drumma Boy | |
| 8. | "Sweat" (featuring Lil Wayne) | Detail, Bei Maejor* | |
| 9. | "Ain't Thinkin' 'Bout You" (featuring Chris Brown) | Kevin McCall | |
| 10. | "Wrong Time" (featuring Musiq Soulchild) | Musiq Soulchild | |
| 11. | "I Try" | Beat Bully | |
| 12. | "Boy or Girl" | Soundsmith & Neenyo | |
| 13. | "If You Were Down" (featuring Talib Kweli) | No I.D. | |
| 14. | "The Cypher" (featuring Meek Mill) | Jahlil Beats | |
| 15. | "Lifestyle Ain't for Me" | Lil' Lody | |
| 16. | "Ohio to Yonkers" (featuring Jadakiss) | Jahlil Beats | |
| 17. | "All That I Know" (featuring Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J) | Sledge |
(*) Denotes co-producer
- Notes
Deluxe Edition
- "TBA" (featuring Tyga & Birdman)
- "Pull Up to the Club" (featuring Rick Ross; produced by Cardiak)
- "TBA" (featuring Layzie Bone & Machine Gun Kelly)
- "TBA" (featuring Boyz II Men)
- "Yeah Yeah" (featuring Lloyd Banks; produced by Nottzraw) - 3:32
References
- ^ "Bow Wow Changes Album Title To "Underrated," Chris Brown Single". hiphopdx. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
- ^ itunes.apple.com/us/album/sweat-feat.-lil-wayne-single/id474416739
- ^ "Behind the Video: Bow Wow f/ Lil Wayne – 'Sweat'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
- ^ "Lil Wayne, Bow Wow Collabo 'Sweat' Almost Didn't Happen". MTV. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
- ^ Bow Wow's Cash Money Debut Pushed to December. Rap-Up. Retrieved 2011-09-09.
- ^ "Bow Wow Reveals Guest Features for Underrated". hiphopdx. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
- ^ http://www.rap-up.com/2012/01/24/chris-brown-snoop-dogg-jermaine-dupri-salute-bow-wow-on-106-park/
- ^ "Bow Wow Joins Cash Money". MTV. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
- ^ "Bow Wow Delays "Underrated" To December 6th". hiphopdx. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
- ^ "Rick Ross, Bow Wow Delay Albums to 2012". Rap-Up. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
- ^ "Bow Wow Delays Young Money Debut Album 'Underrated' Again – 2012 Release Date". This Beat Goes. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
- ^ "Tracklisting: Bow Wow – 'Underrated'". Rap-Up.com. February 1, 2012. Retrieved February 1, 2012.