Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Pimp C - Still Pimpin *In Stores Now*

Seems like a lot of folks aren't aware, and I found out late myself...but I got my copy and its awesome!!! Pimp C - Still Pimpin is in stores now! features Too Short, Lil KeKe, Bun B, Big Krit, Slim Thug, Paul Wall and Others....They are doing an awesome job at protecting the legacy of his music. We often say that a person is with us in spirit, but based on the sound of "The Naked Soul of Sweet Jones" and "Still Pimpin" the Pimp never left us. RIP Pimp C....UGK 4 Life

FROM XXL Magazine:

Though Pimp C passed away back in 2007, we’ve still been treated new music from him in the years since, though it hasn’t been without controversy. The Pimp’s widow, Chinara Butler, has been in a legal battle with his label, Rap-A-Lot Records, about the ownership of the late rapper’s masters. And though Chad Butler’s wife was reportedly unhappy with the selection of music for his album Still Pimping it hit shelves and the ‘net last week.
Maybe her claims were not baseless, though, as the second posthumous release from the UGK co-founder often bears diminishing returns. As before, Rap-A-Lot has gathered UGK contemporaries and admirers from Lil Keke to Slim Thug to craft another posthumous album. Big K.R.I.T., who has been compared to Pimp C in his sound, style, and ability to rap and produce, get a spot on “Grippin On The Wood” alongside Bun B, which proves to be a stellar symbolic passing of the country-rap torch. “Watch The Reaction” is fun, with Pimp spitting gleeful shit-talk over a choppy, David Banner-style organ, while the smooth “I’m So Proud of Ya” flips the Isley’s “Choosey Lover” to kick some real talk to the women.
For those hungrily craving another dose of that Port Arthur-bred boasts, Still Pimping‘s first half is enjoyable, as the guest-heavy project has a mostly genuine sound. UGK lifers would be better off bumping Super Tight or Ridin’ Dirty one more time, though, and, in the immortal words of Pimp C, “Smoke somethin’, bitch!” —Aaron Matthews

Monday, April 18, 2011

Chamillionaire Releases "Major Pain 1.5," Tracklisting Included

Chamillionaire Releases  

After splitting from Universal in January, Chamillionaire is embracing a return to independence with the digital release of Major Pain 1.5. In lieu of his shelved Venom album, the tech savvy Houston-based rapper has been releasing free digital offerings such as his recent batch of Playlist Poison tracks. On April 18, Cham is offering another free digital album entitled Major Pain 1.5.

Taking an approach similar to Radiohead a few years ago, fans will be offered the option of paying for a physical copy of the album. However, this is not a “name your own price” affair, as interested parties will have to pay $12. In return, the first 500 people to purchase the album get signed copies, while the remaining 500 still get a physical copy. Chamillionaire’s digital expertise led major labels such as Universal to initially seek him out. And he was rewarded for his early adoption of the digital realm in 2006 by having the most downloaded ringtone to date at the time. Ringtones of his song “Ridin’” were downloaded over 3 million times, usually at $.99 each.

“I promised that once I got out my label situation I was gonna give you more material and that’s’ what I’m gonna do,” Chamillionaire wrote on his website. “Almost everyone knows Venom is not coming out anymore, but Major Pain 1.5, Major Pain 2, and The Playlist Poison album will. Major Pain 1.5 will be the first release of mixtape material that will lead up to a real Playlist Poison album release. All the info about The Playlist Poison album will be inside Major Pain 1.5 when you get it April 18. I'll release more Playlist Poison tracks leading up to the full album, but just know that the album will be A FULL BODY OF NEW PLAYLIST POISON MATERIAL. Nothing but quality all the way through. I know its been a rough road but just know that I've had all my REAL fans in mind during every decision that I have made and now we can finally get back on track. Looking forward to the future. Salute.”
(March 4)


UPDATE: Chamillionaire's Major Pain 1.5 is now available here

The tracklisting is as follows:

1. Already Dead Intro.
2. War To Your Door.
3. Slow City Don
4. Slow it Down
5. Next Flight Up
6. Never Come Down BREAK***
7. This My World Feat. Big K.R.I.T. (Produced by VMAN Productions)
8. King Me
9. Chandelier Ceiling (Produced By Big. KRIT)
10 Livin Better Now
11.Gotta Be The Baddest
12. Naked Man Skit (Roy Wood Jr)
13. When Ya On Feat. Nipsey Hussle (Produced by Andrew Dawson)
14. Think About it.
15. My Toy Soldier
16. Stay Screwed N Chopped
17. Forever Be A King Break.
18. Tone For Life (Famous)
19. Wake up Outro.