Released November 3, 1998 | Recorded 1997–1998 Release date 3 November 1998 | |
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Thugged Out The Albulation(1998) Thug Lord The New Testament(2001) Similar Yukmouth albums, Gangsta rap albums | ||
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Thugged Out: The Albulation is the debut album by rapper Yukmouth, released November 3, 1998 on Rap-A-Lot Records. The album was produced by 88 Keys, Don Juan, Mike Dean, Mr. Lee and Tone Capone. It peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 40 on the Billboard 200. The album features guest performances by Tha Dogg Pound, Phats Bossi, MC Ren, Numskull, as well as labelmates: Outlawz, Scarface, Tela, Do or Die and 5th Ward Boyz.
Contents
Along with a single, a music video was produced for the song, "Still Ballin'" featuring cameo appearances by Outlawz, Tech N9ne and Shock G. The song is dedicated to Tupac Shakur.
Part I of the song, "It's In My Blood", appeared on the Scarface album, My Homies.
Critical reception
Allmusic – "...Thugged Out: The Albulation...delivered straight-on, in-your-face rap narratives...Yukmouth's rap lyrics range from the sentimental "Falling" and the expletive-laden "Stallion," to the comical..."
CMJ – "...Yukmouth delivers intelligent, rugged verses over Mike Dean's piano loops and throbbing bass kicks..."
RapReviews – "...Dub the tracks with fat beats like "Ice Cream Man" and "Sad Millionaire"and sell it back..."
The Source – "...Yuk continues the saga at 3/4 the pace, chopping it up with various artists over the Luniz's signature sound of break beats and violins..."
Songs
1Godzilla3:43
2Do Yo Thug ThangOutlawz5:22
3City of Dope5:18