Colton Grundy: The Undying
| Colton Grundy: The Undying | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 19, 2004 | |||
| Genre | Hardcore hip hop, Gangsta rap, Horrorcore, G-funk | |||
| Length | 51:16 | |||
| Label | Psychopathic Records | |||
| Producer | Fritz the Cat, Lavel, The R.O.C. | |||
| Blaze Ya Dead Homie chronology | ||||
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Colton Grundy: The Undying is the second studio album by American rapper Blaze Ya Dead Homie. The album was released on October 19, 2004. This album features Blaze rapping under his alternate persona, Colton Grundy, who he is credited as on this release and on guest appearances elsewhere during this period.
Music and lyrics
Allrovi described the music of Colton Grundy as "Snoop Dogg-esque mid-tempo G-funk matched with vintage monster-movie sound effects and heavy rock-style beats".[1] The lyrics make reference to murder, intoxication, misogyny, gangsta rap themes and supernatural fantasy.[1]
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allrovi | (favorable)[1] |
Allrovi called the album "a frightening and rump-shaking addition to the ever-growing Psychopathic Records canon.".[1]
Colton Grundy peaked at #9 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart, #16 on the Top Independent Albums chart, #57 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, #167 on the Top Internet Albums chart, and #167 on the Billboard 200.[2] The track "Shotgun" was featured in the video game 25 To Life, which also featured music by Tupac Shakur, Public Enemy, DMX, Geto Boys and Tech N9ne.[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bump This Shhh" | Jamie Spaniolo Chris Rouleau | The R.O.C. | 2:19 |
| 2. | "Touch of Death" | Jamie Spaniolo Chris Rouleau | The R.O.C. | 2:31 |
| 3. | "Shotgun" (performed by Drive-By featuring Esham & Jamie Madrox) | Jamie Spaniolo Chris Rouleau James Lowery Rashaam Smith | Lavel | 4:02 |
| 4. | "Etched Out" | Jamie Spaniolo Chris Rouleau | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky | 2:32 |
| 5. | "If I Fall" (featuring Jamie Madrox and Tha Shadow) | Jamie Spaniolo Chris Rouleau Tha Shadow | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky | 2:24 |
| 6. | "Hey You" | Jamie Spaniolo Chris Rouleau | Butch | 2:24 |
| 7. | "Out tha Gate" | Jamie Spaniolo Chris Rouleau | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky | 3:20 |
| 8. | "Stick Ya Hands Up" (performed by Drive-By) | Jamie Spaniolo Chris Rouleau James Lowery | Lavel | 3:39 |
| 9. | "Further From Truth" | Jamie Spaniolo Chris Rouleau | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky Lavel Chris Rouleau | 3:16 |
| 10. | "Dayz in My Neighborhood" | Jamie Spaniolo Chris Rouleau | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky | 3:04 |
| 11. | "Roll It Up" | Jamie Spaniolo Chris Rouleau | The R.O.C. Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky | 2:32 |
| 12. | "Mr. Deadfolx" (featuring Violent J) | Jamie Spaniolo Chris Rouleau Joseph Bruce | Butch Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky | 4:18 |
| 13. | "2 Many Bitches" (performed by Drive-By featuring MC Breed) | Jamie Spaniolo Chris Rouleau James Lowery Eric Breed | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky | 3:53 |
| 14. | "Time Line" | Jamie Spaniolo Chris Rouleau | Lavel | 3:25 |
| 15. | "Climbing" (performed by Dark Lotus featuring Esham) | Jamie Spaniolo Chris Rouleau Joseph Bruce Paul Methric Rashaam Smith | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky | 7:42 |
| Total length: | 51:16 | |||
Personnel
Vocals, Lyrics
- Blaze Ya Dead Homie
- Anybody Killa - (3, 8, 13)
- Esham - (3, 15)
- Tha Shadow - (5)
- Violent J - (12, 15)
- Twiztid - (15)
Additional Vocals
- JD Tha Weed Man - (1)
- The R.O.C. - (1, 11)
- Lavel - (1, 4, 15)
- Jamie Madrox - (3, 12)
- Violent J - (3, 4, 8)
- Esham - (4)
- Somedumb Drunkbitch - (6)
- MC Breed - (13)
- Shaggy 2 Dope - (15)
Production (Produced by)
- The R.O.C. - (1, 2, 11)
- Lavel - (3, 8, 9, 14)
- Fritz The Cat - (4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15)
- Butch - (6, 12)
- Blaze Ya Dead Homie - (9)
Production (Engineered by)
- Scott Sumner - (1, 2, 3, 5, 14)
- Fritz The Cat - (4, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15)
- Mike P. - (6)
- Lavel - (8)
- Violent J - (9)
Production (Additional Engineering by)
- Fritz The Cat - (1, 2, 8)
- Lavel - (3, 5, 14)
Production (Mixed by)
- Dr. Punch - (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15)
- Systasyrosis Soundsquad - (2, 14)
- Fritz The Cat - (5, 10)
- Blaze Ya Dead Homie - (10)
- Lavel - (10)
Chart positions
| Chart (2004) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Billboard 200 | 167[2] |
| R&B Albums | 57[2] |
| Top Heatseekers | 9[2] |
| Top Independent Albums | 16[2] |
| Top Internet Albums | 167[2] |
References
- ^ a b c d http://www.allrovi.com/music/album/colton-grundy-mw0000674205[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c d e f "Charts and awards for Colton Grundy". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-08-27.
- ^ "Back Again: Colton Grundy". Psychopathic Records. Archived from the original on 2008-12-27. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
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