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UGK 4 Life

UGK 4 Life is the sixth and final studio album by American hip hop duo UGK. It was released on March 31, 2009, by Jive Records. This is also the first posthumous album for Pimp C.[1] The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including Mannie Fresh, DJ B-Do, Akon and Pimp C himself. The album also features guest appearances by Snoop Dogg, E-40, Slim Thug, Akon, Lil Boosie and more.

UGK 4 Life
Studio album by
UGK
ReleasedMarch 31, 2009
Recorded2007–2008
GenreHip hop
Length58:43
LabelJive
ProducerPimp C, Averexx, Mannie Fresh, Akon, Cory Mo, Steve Below, DJ B-Do
UGK chronology
Underground Kingz
(2007) 		UGK 4 Life
(2009)
Singles from UGK 4 Life
  1. "Da Game Been Good to Me"
    Released: January 16, 2009

UGK 4 Life was supported by one single: "Da Game Been Good to Me". The album received positive reviews from critics and moderate commercial success. The album debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 77,000 copies in its first week.[2]

Background edit

On December 4, 2007, Pimp C was found dead in his California hotel room.[3] In March 2008, Bun B confirmed the final studio album would be dedicated to the late Pimp C.[4]

Recording edit

The first single "Da Game Been Good to Me" was released onto the Internet on January 16, 2009.[5] It was made available on iTunes on February 20, 2009.[6] Bun B stated he recorded a song dedicated to his late partner Pimp C.[4]

Bun B stated that he would not experiment with new collaborations or producers.[1]

This album is not about who I wanna work with and what kind of beats I wanna do, this album is about what the people wanna hear, and that's Bun and Pimp. And I wanna try to give that to them in the most purest sense."

In addition to Pimp C, production came from producers such as Mannie Fresh, Akon, Cory Mo, Steve Below and DJ B-Do. Collaborators include Ronald Isley, Lil Boosie, Webbie, Killa Kyleon, Slim Thug, Too Short, Snoop Dogg, Sleepy Brown, Big Gipp, Akon & Raheem DeVaughn.[7]

Critical reception edit

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic84/100[8]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [9]
Los Angeles Times    [10]
Pitchfork Media(7.9/10)[11]
PopMatters(8/10)[12]
Spin     [13]
Vibe(favorable)[14]

Upon release, UGK 4 Life received critical acclaim. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received a score of 84, based on 11 reviews indicating "universal acclaim".[8]

Commercial performance edit

UGK 4 Life debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200 selling 77,000 copies in its first week.[2] This became UGK's second US top-ten debut on the chart.[2]

Track listing edit

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"Chad Butler, Corey MooreCory Mo1:45
2."Still on the Grind" (featuring Raheem DeVaughn)Steve Below, Butler, Bernard FreemanSteve Below4:13
3."Everybody Wanna Ball"Butler, Freeman, MooreCory Mo3:57
4."Feelin' You"Below, Butler, Howard Beverly, FreemanSteve Below3:54
5."The Pimp & The Bun" (featuring Ron Isley)Butler, Freeman, Marvin Isley, Ronald Isley, Ernie Isley, O'Kelly Isley, Jr., Rudolph Isley, Chris JasperMannie Fresh3:32
6."She Luv It (Remix)" (featuring Killa Kyleon & Slim Thug)Butler, Freeman, Kyle Jeroderrick Riley, Stayve Thomas, MooreCory Mo4:08
7."7th Street Interlude"Butler, Michael Dean, FreemanPimp C, Mike Dean (co.)1:26
8."Swishas & Erb" (featuring Sleepy Brown)Ruben Bailey, Patrick Brown, Butler, Freeman, Rico WadePimp C, Averexx4:02
9."Purse Come First" (featuring Big Gipp)Butler, Freeman, Cameron Gipp, Michael Hawkins, Lee Hutson, Jr.DJ B-Do, Pimp C4:23
10."Harry Asshole" (featuring Lil' Boosie & Webbie)Butler, Freeman, Webster Gradney, Jr., Torrence Hatch, MooreCory Mo4:15
11."Used to Be" (featuring 8Ball & MJG, B-Legit & E-40)Butler, Freeman, Marlon Goodwin, Premro Smith, Brandt Jones, Earl StevensPimp C, DJ B-Do5:40
12."Steal Your Mind" (featuring Too $hort & Snoop Dogg)Below, Calvin Broadus, Jr., Butler, Freeman, Todd ShawSteve Below4:45
13."Texas Ave. Interlude"Butler, Dean, FreemanPimp C, Mike Dean (co.)1:16
14."Hard as Hell" (featuring Akon)Butler, Freeman, Aliaune Thiam, Giorgio TuinfortAkon, Giorgio Tuinfort (co.)3:55
15."Da Game Been Good to Me"Butler, Freeman,Pimp C, Averexx4:20
16."Outro"Freeman, MooreCory Mo3:11
  • (co.) denotes co-producer.
Sample credits
  • "Still on the Grind" contains samples of "Don't Mess With Mr. T" by Marvin Gaye.
  • "Everybody Wanna Ball" contains samples of "Big Pimpin'" by Jay-Z and UGK.
  • "Feelin' You" contains samples of "Feel That You're Feelin'" by Maze.
  • "The Pimp & The Bun" contains samples of "Here We Go Again" by The Isley Brothers.
  • "Swishas & Erb" contains samples of "Peaches & Erb" by Society of Soul.
  • "Purse Come First" contains samples of "Try Love Again" by The Natural Four.
  • "Harry Asshole" contains samples of "I Left It Wet For You" by UGK and alludes lyrics from "Let Me See It" by UGK.

Personnel edit

Adapted from AllMusic.[15]

Charts edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b Rodriguez, Jayson (January 23, 2009). "Bun B To Release One Last UGK Album". Web.archive.org. Archived from the original on January 27, 2009. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "Keith Urban Soars To No. 1 On Billboard 200". Billboard. April 5, 2008. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  3. ^ "UGK Rapper Pimp C Found Dead In L.A." Billboard. December 30, 2005. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  4. ^ a b Burgess, Omar (March 10, 2008). "Bun B Says Another UGK Album Is Forthcoming". HipHop DX. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  5. ^ Ortiz, Edwin (January 28, 2009). "DX News Bits: Havoc, UGK". HipHop DX. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  6. ^ "iTunes - Music - Da Game Been Good to Me - Single by UGK". Itunes.apple.com. February 12, 2009. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  7. ^ "UGK Throws Listening Party for UGK 4 Life [Exclusive Coverage]". DJBooth.net. February 21, 2009. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  8. ^ a b "UGK: UGK 4 Life (2009): Reviews". Metacritic. CNET Networks, Inc. Retrieved April 7, 2009.
  9. ^ David Jeffries (March 16, 2009). "UGK 4Life - UGK | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  10. ^ "Album review: The posthumous triumph of 'UGK 4 Life'". Web.archive.org. April 2, 2009. Archived from the original on April 6, 2009. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  11. ^ "UGK: UGK 4 Life". Pitchfork. May 26, 2009. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  12. ^ Sargent, Jordan. "UGK: UGK 4 Life". PopMatters. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  13. ^ Golianopoulos, Thomas (March 23, 2009). "Review". Spin.com. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  14. ^ "UGK: UGK 4 Life". Web.archive.org. March 31, 2009. Archived from the original on April 8, 2009. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  15. ^ "UGK 4Life - UGK". AllMusic. March 16, 2009. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
  16. ^ "UGK Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
  17. ^ "UGK Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
  18. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  19. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
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