Boss of All Bosses

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Boss of All Bosses
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Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 24, 2009
Recorded2007–2009
Genre Hip hop
Length57:03
Label Koch Records
Producer
Slim Thug chronology
Already Platinum
(2005)
Boss of All Bosses
(2009)
Tha Thug Show
(2010)
Singles from Boss of All Bosses
  1. "I Run"
    Released: November 11, 2008
  2. "Thug"
    Released: November 17, 2009

Boss of All Bosses is the second studio album by American rapper Slim Thug. It was released through his Boss Hogg Outlawz label, distributed by E1 Music, on March 24, 2009. The album features guest appearances from Mannie Fresh, Z-Ro, Mike Jones, Scarface, and UGK, while the production on the album was primarily handled by Mr. Lee, along with several record producers, including Jim Jonsin, Mr. Rogers, and Bigg Tyme, among others.

Contents

Upon its release, the album was met with generally favorable reviews from music critics and publications. Boss of All Bosses debuted at number 15 on the US Billboard 200, selling 32,000 copies in its first week. [1]

Singles

The album's lead single, titled "I Run" was released on November 11, 2008. The song features guest vocals from American hip hop recording artist Yelawolf, with a production on the song being handled by Jim Jonsin. This song contains a sample of the chorus, of which was based on the song "I Ran (So Far Away)" performed by A Flock of Seagulls, but with different lyrics ("I run the streets all night and day").

The album's second single, "Thug" was released on November 17, 2009. The song was produced by Mr. Lee.

Critical reception

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Boss of All Bosses received a generally positive reception from music critics who saw it as an improvement over his major label debut Already Platinum . AllMusic's David Jeffries praised the album for being a return to Slim's early mixtape years, concluding that "this raw album is a welcome throwback that no longtime fan should be without." [2] Pedro Hernandez of RapReviews praised the production for being a return to the Southern sound and Slim for expressing his voice through different topics throughout the whole album, saying that it "sounds like the triumphant introduction to Thug's unique brand of Texas rap rather than Thug trying to conform to the current trends." [6] DJBooth gave a mixed review of the album, saying that some of the songs' lyrical material and production was given some flair but others felt by-the-numbers despite Slim's performance, concluding that, "All things considered, Slim Thug can still maintain his administrative position in the game despite this sophomore slump." [4]

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Boss of All Bosses"Terry "T.A." Allen3:16
2."I'm Back" (featuring Devin the Dude) Mr. Lee 3:40
3."I Run" (featuring Yelawolf) Jim Jonsin 3:55
4."Show Me Love" (featuring Mannie Fresh)Mannie Fresh3:53
5."Smile"Jim Jonsin3:12
6."Top Drop" (featuring Paul Wall)Mr. Rogers4:13
7."Thug"Mr. Lee3:50
8."Leanin'" (featuring UGK)Mr. Lee4:46
9."My Bitch"Mr. Lee4:00
10."Associates" (featuring Z-Ro and J-Dawg)
  • Bigg Tyme
  • J. Moses
4:33
11."Hard" (featuring Scarface and J-Dawg)Mr. Lee4:07
12."She Like That" (featuring Killa Kyleon)Mr. Lee4:41
13."Welcome 2 Houston" (featuring Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Mike Jones, UGK, Lil' Keke, Z-Ro, Trae, Rob G, Lil' O, Big Pokey, Mike D, and Yung Redd)Mr. Lee8:57
iTunes Store bonus tracks
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
14."Perfect 10"Cory Mo3:16
15."Gotta Get It" Hi-Tek 3:30
Notes
Sample credits

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