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The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 3
Studio album by
E-40
ReleasedMarch 26, 2012
Recorded2011–12
GenreHip hop
Length73:45
Label
  • Heavy on the Grind
  • EMI
Producer
E-40 chronology
The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2
(2012) 		The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 3
(2012) 		History: Function Music
(2012)

The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 3 is the seventeenth studio album by American rapper E-40. It was released on March 26, 2012, by Heavy on the Grind Entertainment and EMI. His fifteenth and sixteenth albums, The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 1 and The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2, were also released on the same day.

The album features guest appearances from the comedian Katt Williams and the American singer-songwriter Raheem DeVaughn, with the rappers Snoop Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound, Kokane, Kendrick Lamar, Droop-E, Too Short, Kaveo, Stressmatic, B-Legit, Willy Will and Hieroglyphics, among others.

Promotion

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The music video for "Be You" featuring Too Short and J Banks, was released on March 29, 2012.[1] The music video for "What Happened to Them Days" was released on April 5, 2012.[2] The music video for "Catch a Fade" featuring Kendrick Lamar and Droop-E, was released on May 14, 2012.[3] The music video for "What You Smokin' On" featuring Snoop Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound and Kokane, was released on May 23, 2012.[4] The music video for "Wasted" featuring Cousin Fik, was released on August 7, 2012.[5]

Commercial performance

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[6]
The A.V. ClubB−[7]
Dusted80/100[8]
Fact[9]
Pitchfork Media7.9/10[10]
RapReviews[11]
Spectrum Culture[12]
This Beat Goes[13]
Totally Dublin[14]

In March 2012, two commercials were released to promote The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil series.[15] The third volume scored 76/100 on Metacritic, indicating "generally positive reviews".[16] The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 3 debuted at number 71 on the US Billboard 200,[17] and number 13 on the US Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

Track listing

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No.TitleProducer(s)[18]Length
1."Jealous"Rick Rock5:05
2."Wasted" (featuring Cousin Fik)C. Ballin3:37
3."What You Smokin' On" (featuring Snoop Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound and Kokane)DJ Silk4:12
4."Making My Rounds"C. Ballin3:41
5."Catch a Fade" (featuring Kendrick Lamar and Droop-E)Droop-E4:08
6."Be You" (featuring Too Short and J Banks)THX5:01
7."It's Curtains" (featuring Kaveo and Droop-E)Fastracks3:06
8."Stove on High" (featuring Stressmatic)Rick Rock4:24
9."Get Loose" (featuring Cousin Fik and Droop-E)DJ Fresh3:33
10."Gargoyle Serenade"Rick Rock2:48
11."Pussy Loud" (featuring Cool Nutz and Maniac Loc)Deli4:10
12."I Ain't Doin' Nothin'" (featuring B-Legit and Willy Will)Willy Will4:01
13."What Happened to Them Days"Warren G4:30
14."I'm on His Top"DecadeZ2:47
15."Get Ya Weight Up" (featuring Katt Williams)Rick Rock4:52
16."Salute You" (featuring Raheem DeVaughn)The8thgraders3:57
17."40 & Hiero" (featuring Hieroglyphics)DJ Toure4:05
18."Sidewalk Memorial"Droop-E5:39
Total length:73:45
iTunes bonus tracks
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
19."Over Here" (featuring Too Short and Droop-E)DJ Mustard4:15
20."My Whip Hot" (featuring Laroo T.H.H. and DecadeZ)DecadeZ3:36
Total length:81:37
Notes
  • "It's Curtains" features an uncredited vocals by Cousin Fik and Work Dirty.
  • "Pussy Loud" features an uncredited vocals by Araja.
  • "What Happened to Them Days" features an uncredited vocals by J Banks.
  • "Get Ya Weight Up" features an uncredited vocals by Turf Talk.
Sample credits

Charts

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Chart (2012) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[22] 71
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[23] 13
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[24] 12
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[25] 12

References

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  1. ^ "Video: E-40 f. Too Short and J-Banks, "Just Be You" « The FADER". Thefader.com. March 29, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  2. ^ / April 4, 2012 (April 4, 2012). "E-40 ft. J Banks: What Happened To Them Days (Music Mideo)". BallerStatus.com. Retrieved March 9, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "E-40 Videos – Catch A Fade". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  4. ^ "E-40 ft. Snoop Dogg, Kokane, Kurupt, & Daz Dillinger – "What You Smokin'?" [VIDEO". Hip-Hop Wired. May 23, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  5. ^ "E-40 "WASTED" Music Video | The Rundown". Therundown.tv. August 7, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  6. ^ David Jeffries. "The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil, Pt. 3 – E-40 – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  7. ^ Rytlewski, Evan (April 24, 2012). "E-40: The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 1, 2 & 3". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  8. ^ "E-40 – The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 1, 2 and 3". Dusted. April 25, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  9. ^ "E-40: The Block Brochure". Fact. May 1, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  10. ^ "E-40: The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 1, 2, & 3". Pitchfork. April 18, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  11. ^ "E-40 :: The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 3 :: Heavy on the Grind/EMI Music". Rapreviews. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  12. ^ "E-40 The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil Volumes 1–3". Spectrum Culture. April 9, 2012. Archived from the original on April 13, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  13. ^ "The Beat Goes On". Archived from the original on July 18, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  14. ^ "E40 – The Block Brochure: Welcome To The Soil 1, 2 & 3". Totally Dublin. April 25, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  15. ^ "E-40 'Block Brochure: Welcome To The Soil' Album Commercials | HipHop-N-More". Hiphop-n-more. March 10, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  16. ^ AlexxTrusc. "The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil, Pt. 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  17. ^ Grein, Paul (April 4, 2012). "Week Ending April 1, 2012. Albums: Madonna Chases Richie | Chart Watch (NEW)". Yahoo! Music. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  18. ^ Horowitz, Steven (March 13, 2012). "E-40 "The Block Brochure" Cover Art, Tracklist". HipHop DX. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
  19. ^ "Tha Dogg Pound feat. Snoop Dogg, E-40 and Kokane's What You Smoking On sample of Jean Plum's I Love Him". WhoSampled. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  20. ^ "E-40 feat. Hieroglyphics's 40 & Hiero sample of Run-DMC's Here We Go (Live at the Funhouse)". WhoSampled. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  21. ^ "E-40 feat. Hieroglyphics's 40 & Hiero sample of Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick's La Di Da Di". WhoSampled. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  22. ^ "E-40 Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  23. ^ "E-40 Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  24. ^ "E-40 Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  25. ^ "E-40 Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
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