Diamond Princess (album)
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Released | August 27, 2002 | |||
Length | 51:12 | |||
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Diamond Princess is the second album by American rapper Trina.[1] It was released on August 27, 2002, through the Atlantic Records and Slip-N-Slide Records. The album debuted at number 14 on the US Billboard 200 and number 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Background
[edit]After promotion for her debut album ended in mid-2000, Trina began recording music with Missy Elliott to create her second album.[2] Recording sessions lasted from 2000 to 2002. Trina was able to choose her own production, name of the songs, and write whatever she wanted. She told TheCrusade.net: "It's more what Trina's about, how Trina looks, how Trina feels, the things that Trina consists of."[3]
Singles
[edit]The lead single, "Told Y'all", featuring Rick Ross, produced by Cool & Dre, reached number 64 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart,[4] while a second single, "No Panties", featuring Tweet, released on July 16, 2002, only reached number 88 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. However, it became her first single to chart outside of the US, as it peaked at number 45 on the UK Singles Chart.[5] The third and final single from the album, "B R Right", featuring Ludacris, produced by Kanye West, was also released on October 22, 2002 and reached number 83 on the Hot 100, number 50 the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 24 on the Rap Songs chart.[6]
Critical reception
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Rhapsody | (Favorable)[10] |
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AllMusic editor Rovi Staff found that "just as the title Diamond Princess suggests, Trina is a hard-edged jewel that shines with an uncanny brilliance."[7] Billboard wrote that "though not perfect, Diamond Princess proves that Trina, like the album's gem namesake, is pretty, shiny, and stronger than you might think."[12]
Commercial performance
[edit]The album debuted at number 14 on the US Billboard 200 and number 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, selling 67,000 units in its first week.[13][14] By June 2007, Diamond Princess had sold up to 501,000 copies according to Billboard.[15]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Intro (Sommore)" | Lori Ann Rambough | 0:52 | |
2. | "Hustling" |
| Signature | 2:55 |
3. | "Told Y'all" (featuring Rick Ross) |
| Cool & Dre | 3:15 |
4. | "Rewind That Back" (featuring Missy Elliott) |
| Supa | 3:16 |
5. | "B R Right" (featuring Ludacris) |
| West | 4:22 |
6. | "U & Me" |
| Cool & Dre | 4:07 |
7. | "Busted Skit" | Charles for Phat Pocket Productions | 1:57 | |
8. | "Nasty Bitch" (featuring Money Mark Diggla) |
| Signature | 2:35 |
9. | "No Panties" (featuring Tweet) | Elliott |
| 2:43 |
10. | "I Wanna Holla" (featuring Deuce Poppi) |
| Jim Jonsin | 3:13 |
11. | "How We Do?" (featuring Fabolous) |
| Just Blaze | 3:19 |
12. | "Kandi" (featuring Lil Brianna) |
| Jim Jonsin | 3:10 |
13. | "Ladies 1st" (featuring Eve) |
| Cool & Dre | 3:31 |
14. | "Get This Money" |
| Jonsin | 3:51 |
15. | "100%" |
| Cool & Dre | 4:14 |
16. | "Do You Want Me?" (featuring Bathgate) |
| West | 3:41 |
17. | "Outro (Sommore)" | Rambough | 0:21 |
Sample credits
- "Hustling" contains a sample of "No More?" by Eazy-E.
- "U & Me" contains a sample of "You and Me" by The O'Jays.
- "Kandi" contains a sample of "Candy Girl" by New Edition.
- "Get This Money" contains a sample of "Conga" by Miami Sound Machine.
Personnel
[edit]Credits for Diamond Princess adapted from AllMusic.[16]
- Missy Elliott: Producer
- Paul Gregory: Assistant Engineer
- Brian Kraz: Assistant Engineer
- Ray Seay: Engineer
- Signature: Producer
- Alvin Speights: Mixing
- Kanye West: Producer
- Young Guru: Engineer
Charts
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Year-end charts[edit]
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References
[edit]- ^ "Diamond Princess: Trina: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2011-02-23.
- ^ Phares, Heather (2008). "Trina: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
- ^ "The Crusade". Archived from the original on 2013-05-21. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
- ^ "All About the Benjamins - Original Soundtrack | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic".
- ^ "Diamond Princess - Trina | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/artist/trina/chart-history/
- ^ a b "Diamond Princess - Trina | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ K.B. Tindal (2002-08-20). "link". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved 2011-09-10.
- ^ "Trina :: Diamond Princess :: Slip-N-Slide Records". Rapreviews.com. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ Winning, Brolin (27 August 2002). "Diamond Princess". Us.napster.com. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "Trina - Diamond Princess CD Album". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "Diamond Princess". Billboard.com. July 9, 2002. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ "Nickelback Debuts 'Right' On Top". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2011-09-10.
- ^ "Nickelback Debuts 'Right' On Top". Billboard.com. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^ "Billboard". 2007-06-09.
- ^ "Diamond Princess - Trina". AllMusic. 2002-08-27. Retrieved 2011-09-10.
- ^ "Trina Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ "Trina Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ "Billboard.BIZ". Billboard.BIZ. Retrieved 2011-09-10.