The Villain (album)
The Villain | ||||
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Released | November 11, 2008 | |||
Recorded | 2007–08 | |||
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Length | 1:05:23 | |||
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Singles from The Villain | ||||
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Source | Rating |
HipHopDX | 3.5/5[1] |
RapReviews | 4/10[2] |
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The Villain is the second solo studio album by American rapper Trick-Trick. The record features guest appearances by the likes of Big Sweetz, C.A.C, Eminem, Esham, Fatt Father, Goon Sqwad, Guilty Simpson, Ice Cube, Kid Rock, Marv Won, Paradime, Royce Da 5'9", Throatslash, and his Mathis Family Choir group.
Production and promotion
The eighteen track LP was released on November 11, 2008 under the record labels of Time Entertainment LLC and Koch Records. Audio production on the album was handled by Eminem, Dr. Dre, Lil' Jon, and Trick-Trick himself.
Working on The Villain, Trick-Trick also worked with Fatt Father on his self-titled debut solo album via Time Ent. During 2008, Fatts released two mixtapes You Are The Father! and Christmas With Fatt Father promoting both projects.
The first single off the album was "Let It Fly" featured vocals from Ice Cube, with audio production being handled by Lil' Jon.
Controversy
Within days of release, controversy surrounded this album, revolving especially around anti-homosexual subject matter. AllHipHop.com article published on November 11, 2008 pointed out some of the objectionable lyrics on the album, such as "...He's a fucking faggot so I'm lettin' off my AK/Bust 'em in his forehead/He ain't worth lettin' live/A man and man shouldn’t raise another man's kids!" In discussing the album, Trick-Trick remarks that "Homosexuals are probably not going to like this album. But it's okay, I don't want their faggot money any goddamn way. It's just that every time that you turn on the TV, that sissy shit is on, and they act like it's fucking okay...and I address that issue. I address it hard as hell".[4]
In response to this attack on the gay community, AllHipHop posted an article on November 13 where various gay and lesbian hip-hop musicians responded in a variety of different ways.[5]
Track listing
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "The Villain" (Intro) | 0:46 | |
2. | "Trick Trick" | Trick-Trick | 3:39 |
3. | "U Can Get Fucked Up" (featuring Goon Sqwad) | Trick-Trick | 3:51 |
4. | "Who Want It" (featuring Eminem) |
| 4:11 |
5. | "Can't Fuck Wit My City" (featuring MarvWon & Guilty Simpson) | Trick-Trick | 3:33 |
6. | "Somethin' 4 Da Hataz" (featuring Fatts, Diezel & Paradime) | Trick-Trick | 4:18 |
7. | "Work" (Skit) | 0:30 | |
8. | "Let's Work!!!" | Trick-Trick | 4:36 |
9. | "Hold On" | Dr. Dre | 4:09 |
10. | "Let It Fly" (featuring Ice Cube) |
| 4:13 |
11. | "All Around The World" (featuring Royce Da 5'9") | Trick-Trick | 3:49 |
12. | "2getha 4 Eva!!!" (featuring Esham, Kid Rock & Proof) | Trick-Trick | 3:23 |
13. | "Follow Me" |
| 4:36 |
14. | "A MF Pimp" (featuring Big Sweetz) | Trick-Trick | 5:06 |
15. | "Get It Crackin'" | Trick-Trick | 4:30 |
16. | "Crazy" (featuring Throatslash) |
| 5:40 |
17. | "You Told Me" (featuring C.A.) | Trick-Trick | 5:56 |
18. | "Let It Go" (featuring The Mathis Family Choir) | Trick-Trick | 5:20 |
Total length: | 1:05:23 |
Personnel
- Aaron Julson – bass
- Andre Young – producer
- Byron Simpson – rap vocals
- Chris Mathis – executive producer, mixing, producer, rap vocals
- DeShaun Holton – rap vocals
- Esham Smith – rap vocals
- Fred Beauregard – rap vocals
- Jeff Bass – bass
- Jonathan Smith – producer, back vocals
- Kameel Mathis – rap vocals
- Marshall Mathers – producer, rap vocals
- Marvin O'Neil – rap vocals
- O'Shea Jackson – rap vocals
- Robert Ritchie – rap vocals
- Ryan Montgomery – rap vocals
- Shabazz Ford – rap vocals
- T-Money Green – bass
References
- ^ Cooper, Roman (November 10, 2008). "Trick Trick - The Villain". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Sheremet, Alex (November 25, 2008). "Trick Trick :: The Villain – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: trick trick". www.robertchristgau.com. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Rapper Trick Trick tells gays not to buy CD: 'I don't want your faggot money'". EDGE Media Network. November 12, 2008. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Trick Trick doesn't want 'faggot money'". Project Q. November 13, 2008. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
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