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Pimpalation

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Pimpalation
Studio album by
Pimp C
ReleasedJuly 11, 2006 (2006-07-11)
Recorded2005–2006
Studio
Genre
Length1:09:45
Label
Producer
Pimp C chronology
The Sweet James Jones Stories
(2005) 		Pimpalation
(2006) 		The Naked Soul of Sweet Jones
(2010)
Singles from Pimpalation
  1. "I'm Free"
    Released: 2006
  2. "Pourin' Up"
    Released: 2006
  3. "Knockin' Doorz Down"
    Released: 2006
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
HipHopDX3/5[2]
RapReviews8/10[3]
Rolling Stone[4]
XXL[5]

Pimpalation is the second studio album by American rapper Pimp C from UGK. It was released on July 11, 2006, by Rap-A-Lot, Asylum, and Atlantic Records, making it the rapper's last solo album to be released during his lifetime. Recording sessions took place at Dean's List House of Hits, at M.A.D. Studios and Studio 7303 in Houston and at PatchWerk Recording Studios in Atlanta. Production was handled by several record producers, including Mr. Lee, Mike Dean, Jazze Pha and Mannie Fresh. The chopped and screwed version of the album was mixed by DJ Michael "5000" Watts. The album features a large number of guest performers, such as 8Ball & MJG, ABN, Ali & Gipp, Big Mike, Bun B, Chamillionaire, J. Prince, Lil' Boosie, Lil' Keke, Mike Jones, Scarface, Slim Thug, Tela, Webbie, and Willie D among others.

The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, selling 87,288 copies in its first week of release in the United States, it charted at number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and the Top Rap Albums charts.[6] As of March 8, 2007, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling 500,000 copies in the United States.

The album spawned three singles: "I'm Free", "Pourin' Up", and "Knockin' Doorz Down".

The DVD, titled Pimpalation: Return of the Trill, was released on April 11, 2006, shows Pimp C celebrating his release from prison on December 30, 2005; as well as in the recording studio, working on music with a host of stars, including Scarface, Z-Ro, Webbie, Bun B, Lil' Flip, and Young Jeezy, although the latter of the two didn't appear on the album.

Track listing

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No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."The Pimp Is Free! (Intro)" (featuring J. Prince)Mike Dean1:11
2."I'm Free"
  • Beat Master Clay D
  • Int'l Red (co.)
3:59
3."Knockin' Doorz Down" (featuring P.O.P. and Lil' Keke)Myke Diesel4:24
4."Rock 4 Rock" (featuring Scarface, Willie D, and Bun B)Mr. Lee5:32
5."Pourin' Up" (featuring Bun B and Mike Jones)Salih Williams4:48
6."The Honey" (featuring Jazze Pha, Jody Breeze, and Tela)Jazze Pha4:33
7."Gitcha Mind Right" (featuring Cory Mo)Mr. Lee3:38
8."I Don't Fuck wit' U" (featuring Smoke D and Vicious)Cory Mo3:34
9."Working the Wheel" (featuring Slim Thug and Pimpin Ken)Mike Dean4:57
10."Bobby & Whitney" (featuring 8Ball & MJG)Mr. Lee3:43
11."Like That (Remix)" (featuring Lil' Boosie and Webbie)Mouse4:00
12."Cheat on Yo Man" (featuring Mannie Fresh and Suga)Mannie Fresh4:16
13."Havin' Thangs '06" (featuring Big Mike)Pimp C2:52
14."Overstand Me" (featuring Trae and Chamillionaire)Mr. Lee4:26
15."On Your Mind" (featuring Jagged Edge, Big Zak, Ali, and Gipp)Jazze Pha5:31
16."I Miss U" (featuring Z-Ro and Tanya Herron)
  • Beat Master Clay D
  • Donald Brown
  • Kendall Jackson
5:26
17."Outro"Pimp C2:56
Total length:1:09:45
Sample credits
  • Track 2 contains a sample from "Free Fallin'" as performed by Tom Petty.
  • Track 7 contains a portion of "Take It Off" as performed by UGK.
  • Track 10 contains a portion of "Get Ready for the Get Down" as performed by Willie Hutch.
  • Track 13 contains a sample from "Havin Thangs" as performed by Big Mike.
  • Track 15 contains a sample from "Don't Say Shit" as performed by UGK.
  • Track 16 contains a sample from "I Miss You" as performed by Aaron Hall.

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[12] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Jeffries, David. "Pimpalation - Pimp C | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  2. ^ Sims, Brian (July 14, 2006). "Pimp C - Pimpalation". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  3. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (July 11, 2006). "Pimp C :: Pimpalation :: Rap-A-Lot/Asylum Records". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  4. ^ Serpick, Evan (August 11, 2006). "Pimp C: Pimpalation : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 2, 2007. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  5. ^ Cantor, Paul (June 26, 2006). "Pimp C The Pimpalation (Return of the Trill) - XXL". XXL. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  6. ^ Goodman, Elizabeth (July 19, 2006). "Chart Roundup: Thom Yorke, Gnarls Barkley, Muse, Pimp C." Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  7. ^ "Pimp C Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  8. ^ "Pimp C Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  9. ^ "Pimp C Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  10. ^ "Pimp C Chart History (Top Tastemaker Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  11. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2006". Billboard. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  12. ^ "American album certifications – Pimp C – Pimpalation". Recording Industry Association of America.
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