Paul Michael Slayton, better known by his stage name Paul Wall, is an American rapper and DJ. He has spent much of his career affiliated with Swishahouse, and has released several albums under the label and collaborated with numerous other rappers signed to the label. He began his career performing alongside fellow Houstonian Chamillionaire, with whom he released several albums, including 2002's independently released Get Ya Mind Correct. By 2005, he was signed to Atlantic Records and became successful with his major label debut The Peoples Champ, which was followed up by Get Money, Stay True released in 2007. He has been nominated for one Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance as a Duo or Group for the song "Grillz", his collaboration with rapper Nelly.
Who Is Mike Jones? is the debut studio album by American rapper Mike Jones, released on April 19, 2005 in the United States. The singles from the album are "Still Tippin'" and "Back Then".
The Peoples Champ is the commercial debut and second studio album by American rapper Paul Wall. It was released on September 13, 2005, by Atlantic Records, Asylum Records, and Swishahouse. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 176,000 copies in its first week. This serves as his first number one in two solo studio releases after Chick Magnet (2004). The album was supported by four singles: "Sittin' Sidewayz", "They Don't Know", "Girl", and "Drive Slow". Both "Sittin' Sidewayz" and "Girl" became a certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling 500,000 copies each in the United States.
Kinfolk is the only studio album by American hip hop duo Ali & Gipp, consisting of Ali Jones of St. Lunatics and Big Gipp of Goodie Mob. It was released on August 14, 2007 through Universal Motown. Production was handled by DJ Speedy, Stee, The Trak Starz, T-Wayne, Dallas Austin, Jay E, Jasper Cameron, Jermaine Dupri, Nitti and Trife. It features guest appearances from Nelly, Murphy Lee, Avery Storm, Big Rube, Bun B, CeeLo Green, Chocolate Tai, David Banner, Jasper Cameron, Juvenile, Kyjuan, LeToya Luckett, Lloyd, Tamala Jones and Three 6 Mafia. The album peaked at number 174 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
Crook by da Book: The Fed Story is the fourth studio album by American rapper Project Pat. First rumored to be released August 18, 2006, but was pushed back to December 5, 2006. Recording sessions took place at Hypnotize Minds Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. Production was handled by DJ Paul and Juicy J. The album features guest appearances from Three 6 Mafia, Beanie Sigel, Lyfe Jennings, Pimp C, Mr. Bigg and Young Jeezy. The album debuted at number 64 on the Billboard 200, selling about 40,000 copies in its first week.
We the Best is the second studio album by American disc jockey and record producer DJ Khaled. It was released on June 12, 2007, by Terror Squad Entertainment and Koch Records. Khaled, alongside fellow American rapper Fat Joe, had collectively handled as the executive producers on this album. The album was produced by The Runners, Drumma Boy, Cool & Dre, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Diaz Brothers, and Jim Jonsin; as well as this record features guest appearances from T-Pain, Akon, Rick Ross, Brisco, Flo Rida, Fat Joe, Cool & Dre, Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, Plies, Birdman, Lil’ Wayne, Trick Daddy, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Trina, Paul Wall, Bun B, T.I., and Young Jeezy, among others.
Rich Boy is the eponymous debut studio album by American rapper Rich Boy, released on March 13, 2007 through Interscope and Zone 4. The album was supported by Rich Boy's smash hit debut single, "Throw Some D's" produced by and featuring Polow da Don, which peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100. The remix of "Throw Some D's" appears on this album and features Nelly, Jim Jones, Andre 3000, The Game, Murphy Lee and Lil Jon.
The Day Hell Broke Loose 3 is an album from the Swishahouse. The first single was "How Hustler's Do It", featuring Webbie. The album debuted at #72 on the Billboard charts and received positive reviews. There's a video for "How the Hustler's Do It".
Music Is My Savior is the debut studio album by American rapper Mims, released on March 27, 2007 by Capitol Records and Mims’ American King Music imprint. The album was supported by the singles "This Is Why I'm Hot" and "Like This", the former of which reached the peak of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Trilla is the second studio album by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released on March 11, 2008, by Poe Boy Entertainment, Slip-n-Slide Records and Def Jam Recordings. Production was handled by The Runners, J. R. Rotem, Drumma Boy, DJ Toomp, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, DJ Nasty & LVM, Blac Elvis, J Rock, Mannie Fresh, Los Vegaz and Bink!. It features guest appearances from R. Kelly, T-Pain, Trey Songz, Young Jeezy, Trick Daddy, Nelly, Brisco, Triple C's, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and Avery Storm. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 198,000 copies in the first week. The album was a certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). To date, the album has sold over 700,000 copies in the United States.
"Break 'Em Off" is a song by American rapper Paul Wall featuring fellow Houston-based rapper Lil' Keke. It was released on February 20, 2007 through Swishahouse/Atlantic Records as the lead single from Paul Wall's third solo studio album Get Money, Stay True. The production was handled by Leroy "Mr. Lee" Williams. The single debuted at number 72 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in early March 2007. The music video featured Jessica a.k.a. Miss Rabbit and Flavor of Love winner Chandra Davis a.k.a. Deelishis.
Hustlenomics is the second studio album by American rapper Yung Joc. It was released, by Bad Boy Records on August 28, 2007. The album contains the singles "Coffee Shop" and "Bottle Poppin," both featuring rapper Gorilla Zoe.
The discography of American rapper Paul Wall consists of thirteen studio albums, six collaborative albums, one remix album, six mixtapes, one EPs, twenty-three singles, and one promotional single.
"Coffee Shop" is the first single from Yung Joc's second album Hustlenomics. It was officially released on May 5, 2007, but had been leaked onto the Internet beforehand. The track features Gorilla Zoe and uncredited chorus vocals by The-Dream. Joc and T-Pain performed the song at the season finale of Making the Band.
Cyclone is the fifth solo studio album by the American hip hop recording artist Baby Bash. It was released on October 30, 2007 via Arista Records. Production was handled by Happy Perez, J. R. Rotem, Ryan Tedder, DJ Felli Fel, Jim Jonsin, Justin Trugman, Kookie, Lil' Jon, Peter Ramirez, Play-N-Skillz and Scoop DeVille. It features guest appearances from Paula DeAnda, Aundrea Fimbres, Casely, Chingo Bling, Da Stooie Bros., Keith Sweat, Lucky Luciano, Marcos Hernandez, Mickaël Zibi, Mistah F.A.B., Pimp C, Queenie, Ryan Tedder, Sean Kingston and T-Pain.
Souljaboytellem.com is the debut studio album and major label debut by American rapper and producer Soulja Boy Tell 'Em. It was released on October 2, 2007, by his Stacks on Deck (SOD) label, Collipark Music and Interscope Records. The album only features guest appearances from fellow rapper Arab and R&B group i15. The album was supported by four singles: "Crank That ", "Soulja Girl" featuring i15, "Yahhh!" featuring Arab, and "Donk".
The Voice is the second studio album by American rapper Mike Jones. It was released on April 28, 2009 by Warner Bros. Records, Asylum Records, Ice Age Entertainment, and Swishahouse. Production was handled by several producers, including Jim Jonsin, Mr. Collipark, J.R. Rotem and Big E, among others.
Michael Allen Jones is an American rapper. He reached national fame in 2004 on Swishahouse with the release of his breakout single "Still Tippin'", which peaked at number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100. Jones subsequently released his single "Back Then", which peaked at number 22 on the Billboard. "Still Tippin'" and "Back Then" acted as singles for his debut studio album Who Is Mike Jones?, released on April 19, 2005, which peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 and is certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
The Darkside Vol. 1 is the tenth studio album by American rapper Fat Joe. The album was released July 27, 2010 by Terror Squad Entertainment and E1 Music. The album's production was handled by Cool & Dre, Streetrunner, DJ Infamous, Just Blaze, Scram Jones, DJ Premier, Raw Uncut, and Scoop DeVille, among others. The album also featured guest appearances came from Trey Songz, Too Short, R. Kelly, Cam'ron, Clipse, Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy.
Teflon Don is the fourth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released on July 20, 2010, on Maybach Music Group, Slip-n-Slide Records and Def Jam Recordings. Production for the album took place during 2009 to 2010 and was handled by several record producers, including Clark Kent, No I.D., The Olympicks, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Lex Luger, Danja, The Inkredibles, The Remedy, and Kanye West.
