Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101

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Released July 26, 2005 Length 77:41 Artist Young Jeezy Label Def Jam Recordings		Recorded 2004–05 Let's Get It Thug Motivation 101(2005) The Inspiration(2006) Release date 26 July 2005

Producer Young Jeezy (also exec.)Kinky B (exec.)Shawty ReddJ.U.S.T.I.C.E. LeagueMidnight BlackLil' CJazze PhaNittiMr. ColliparkDon CannonMannie FreshDrumma BoyKhaoSanchez Holmes Genres Hip hop music, Gangsta rap, Southern hip hop Nominations BET Hip Hop Award for CD of the Year Similar Young Jeezy albums, Gangsta rap albums

Young jeezy thug motivation 101

Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 is the debut studio album by American rapper Young Jeezy. It was released on July 26, 2005, by his record label Corporate Thugz Entertainment (CTE), making it his first major label debut on Def Jam Recordings. The album was supported by four singles: "And Then What" featuring Mannie Fresh, "Soul Survivor" featuring Akon, "Go Crazy" and "My Hood". The remix to "Go Crazy" featuring guest vocals from a fellow American rapper Jay-Z, was included on the UK version to the album.

The album debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard 200, selling 172,000 copies in the first week. On September 29, 2005, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Commercial performance

Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard 200, selling 172,000 copies in the first week. On September 29, 2005, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2009, the album has sold 1,933,000 copies in the United States.

Critical reception

In 2012, Complex called the album one of the classic albums of the last decade. In 2015, hip hop writer Brooklyn Russell declared the album "trap rap's apotheosis" while observing its impact: "Working with only a handful of Shawty Redd beats and his naturally raspy voice, Atlanta native Young Jeezy would lay down the blueprint for an entire region of rappers—virtually knocking big players like Lil Jon out of commission."

Track listing

Sample credits

"Go Crazy" contains a sample of "(Man, Oh Man) I Want to Go Back" performed by Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions.

"My Hood" contains a interpolation of "Rubberband Man" performed by T.I.

"Talk to 'Em" contains a sample of "I Need You" performed by Frankie Beverly & Maze.

Songs

1Thug Motivation 1013:16
2Standing Ovation4:16
3Gangsta Music4:04

References

Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 Wikipedia

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