Released July 20, 2004 (U.S.) Length 65:12 Label Def Jam Recordings | Recorded 2001–2004 Release date 20 July 2004 | |
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Producer Irv Gotti (exec.), Chink Santana, Jasper Cameron, Wally Morris, Demi Doc, T.W. Hale, Rodney "Darkchid" Jerkins, Jimi Kendrix Genres Contemporary R&B, Hip hop music, Rhythm and blues Similar Lloyd albums, Contemporary R&B albums | ||
Lloyd ja rule atl tales ride with me
Southside is the debut studio album by American R&B recording artist Lloyd. It was released on July 20, 2004, by The Inc. Records and Def Jam Recordings (see 2004 in music). The singer teamed with several of record producers such as Chink Santana, Rodney Jerkins, Irv Gotti and Jasper Cameron, among others.
Contents
- Lloyd ja rule atl tales ride with me
- Background
- Singles
- Reception
- Credits and personnel
- Musicians
- Production
- Songs
- References
The album garnered a mostly positive reception from music critics, and produced the successful top thirty Billboard 200 hit, "Southside" with label-mate Ashanti and "Hey Young Girl" which failed chart or sell noticeably. Soon considered a commercial failure, it reached the top ten of U.S. Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart at number three, and number eleven on the Billboard 200, selling over 67,000 copies in its first week.
Background
After parting ways from the group N-Toon, and began his hiatus to finish his high school, Lloyd continued to record with southern producers. The single, "Hey Young Girl" was used to be included as a demo, it landed the singer a recording contract with producer Irv Gotti. Gotti signed him to join his label The Inc. with Def Jam Records.
Singles
The album's lead single, "Southside", featuring label-mate Ashanti, was a success on the Billboard Hot 100 chart peaking at number twenty-four and the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs peaking at number thirteen. The second single, "Hey Young Girl" only manage peak at number sixty-one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Though "Southside Remix" was considered to be released as the album's third single, it was not officially released but did have a video. It featured rapper Scarface and Ashanti.
Reception
David Jeffries of Allmusic gave the album 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "While there are no 'deep' moments on Southside, the glittery production is alive and inspired and Lloyd's cool persona never fails."
Credits and personnel
Credits for Southside adapted from Allmusic.
Musicians
Production
Songs
1Ride Wit Me5:16
2Hey Young Girl3:58
3Southside4:38