| The Peoples Champ |
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| Studio album by Paul Wall |
| Released |
September 27, 2005 |
| Recorded |
2004–05 |
| Genre |
Hip hop, southern hip hop |
| Length |
70:18 |
| Label |
Swishahouse, Atlantic, Asylum |
| Producer |
Paul Wall (also exec.), DJ Paul, Juicy J, Michael 5000 Watts, GridIron Glow-Ree, Sanchez Holmes, Khao, Kojack, Salih Williams, KLC, Mr Lee, Kanye West, Speez, Alan Sampson |
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The Peoples Champ is the second studio album by American rapper Paul Wall. It was released on September 27, 2005, by Swishahouse, Atlantic Records and Asylum Records. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 176,000 copies its first week.[1] This is the second album overall and his first to topped on the Billboard 200. The album also on available when it re-released as a Chopped and Screwed version; hosted by DJ Michael "5000" Watts, containing a special 2-disc edition availablly with an alternative album cover and a bonus disc.
The Peoples Champ was supported by five singles "Sittin' Sidewayz", "They Don't Know", "Internet Goin Nutz", "Girl", and Kanye West's "Drive Slow" along with GLC, in which the song also featured on West's album Late Registration (2005). American rapper T.I. added his own verse on this track as part of the remix. The remix to "Drive Slow" is included for most parts on T.I.'s album King (2006).
Critical reception
The Peoples Champ received generally positive reviews from music critics who found him better than fellow Houston rapper Mike Jones. Tom Breihan of Pitchfork Media credited newcomer producer Grid Iron for providing some consistent beats throughout the album and Wall for being an above-average rapper saying, "So Wall is a good rapper, but not a great one. But then, this is 2005, and all a rapper needs to make a good album is enough great, complimentary beats and guest appearances to keep the whole thing interesting all the way through."[4] Andy Kellman of AllMusic also praised Wall as a rapper, saying his flow is something that "always fits into the fabric of the track."[2] K. B. Tindal of HipHopDX praised the album for its party tracks but was looking for some substance throughout it, saying that "After actually listening to the project it was worth the wait but still could have been a little more introspective with more heartfelt tracks. [...] For the most part it is what it is; shit talking made to sound good."[3] Usman Sajjad of The Situation praised the album for its production and catchy party tracks, concluding that "With new hustles like his grills and various endorsements with Reebok and other companies, Paul Wall gives evidence with his debut 'The People’s Champ', that Houston still flows strongly through his blood, whilst moving one foot into mainstream Hip Hop."[7]
Track listing
Chopped and Screwed version
- Intro
- Sittin' Sidewayz (Featuring Big Pokey)
- Big Ballin'
- March N' Step (Featuring Unique & Lil Wayne)
- State to State (Featuring Freeway)
- Trill (Featuring BG & Bun B)
- Girl
- Just Paul Wall
- So Many Diamonds (Featuring T.I.)
- Smooth Operator
- Got Plex (Featuring Archie Lee & Cootabang)
- They Don't Know (Featuring Bun B)
- Ridin' Dirty (Featuring Trey Songz)
- Internet Going Nutz
- I'm A Playa (Featuring Three 6 Mafia)
- Sip-N-Get High (Featuring Aqualeo)
- Drive Slow (Kanye West featuring Paul Wall & GLC)
- Outro
Samples
- "Girl"
- "I'm a Playa"
- "Internet Going Nutz"
- "Just Paul Wall"
- "Sippin' Tha Barre"
- "Sittin' Sidewayz"
- "Smooth Operator"
- "Never Know What You Can Do (Give It a Try)" by Leroy Hutson
- "They Don't Know"
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
Certifications
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Year-end charts
| Chart (2005) |
Position |
| US Billboard 200[11] |
147 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[12] |
43 |
| Chart (2006) |
Position |
| US Billboard 200[13] |
191 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[14] |
62 |
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See also
References
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- ↑ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1510011/kanye-west-falls-champ-paul-wall.jhtml
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- ↑ "Paul Wall – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Paul Wall. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
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