Most Known Unknown

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Most Known Unknown
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ReleasedSeptember 27, 2005
Recorded2004–2005
Genre
Length75:39
Label
Producer
Three 6 Mafia chronology
Choices II: The Setup
(2005)
Most Known Unknown
(2005)
Last 2 Walk
(2008)
Singles from Most Known Unknown
  1. "Stay Fly"
    Released: July 7, 2005
  2. "Poppin' My Collar"
    Released: January 18, 2006
  3. "Side 2 Side"
    Released: September 12, 2006
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [1]
The Austin Chronicle Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [3]
Pitchfork 8.1/10 [2]
Vibe 4/5 [4]
The Village Voice B− [5]

Most Known Unknown is the eighth studio album by American hip hop group Three 6 Mafia. It was released on September 27, 2005, by Hypnotize Minds, Sony Urban Music, and Columbia Records. [1]

Contents

This album is known for having some of Three 6 Mafia's biggest hits, including "Stay Fly" featuring Young Buck and 8Ball & MJG, "Poppin' My Collar" featuring Project Pat (though Pat's verse wasn't included in the first edition, but would later be included in the re-issue) and "Side 2 Side" featuring Bow Wow and Project Pat (with Bow Wow and Project Pat's verses, like the "Poppin' My Collar" remix, would not be used in the first edition, but would be released in the re-issue, along with another remix featuring Kanye West and a slightly different sounding melody). This album would prove to be their biggest success to date, topping the commercial success of their 2000 album When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1 . [6] The original version was released on a regular CD version as well as a DualDisc version featuring "The Life of the Most Known Unknowns" documentary, "Stay Fly" video with a live performance, and the uncut video of "Side 2 Side". The re-release also had a bonus version, with two remixes of "Side 2 Side". [7] A chopped and screwed version by Michael Watts was also released.

Along with chart topping hits, this album also featured several well-known guest rappers, including Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Trick Daddy, Mr. Bigg, 8Ball & MJG, Young Buck, Remy Ma, Bow Wow (only on re-issue), Kanye West (only on re-issue), Lil' Flip, as well as the Hypnotize Camp Posse (Three 6 Mafia, Project Pat, Frayser Boy, Lil Wyte, and others).

Three 6 Mafia member Lord Infamous was notably omitted from this album. Many rumors speculated that he either left the group or was kicked out; these rumors were put to rest when DJ Paul [8] told sources that the reason for Infamous not being on the album was due to a stint in jail, leaving Crunchy Black, DJ Paul and Juicy J the only Three 6 Mafia members to be included on the album.

Most Known Unknown opened at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the R&B/Hip-hop charts with 125,000 copies sold. It was certified gold by RIAA the week following its release on November 2, 2005, and reached platinum status by June 26, 2006. [9]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Most Known Unknown Hits" DJ Paul, Juicy J1:27
2."Stay Fly" (featuring Young Buck and 8Ball & MJG) J. Houston, P. Beauregard, D. Carlton, P. Smith, M. Goodwin, D. Brown DJ Paul, Juicy J 3:56
3."Roll with It" (featuring Project Pat)J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston DJ Paul, Juicy J3:02
4."Don't Violate" (featuring Frayser Boy)Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, C. Coleman DJ Paul, Juicy J3:49
5."Swervin" (featuring Mike Jones and Paul Wall)Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, M. Jones, P. Slayton DJ Paul, Juicy J3:35
6."Knock tha Black Off Yo Ass" (featuring Project Pat)J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. HoustonDJ Paul, Juicy J4:20
7."Poppin' My Collar" (featuring Mr. Bigg)Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, D. PearsDJ Paul, Juicy J2:56
8."Hard Hittaz" (featuring Boogiemane)Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, B. HuntDJ Paul, Juicy J4:12
9."Side 2 Side"Houston, Beauregard, CarltonDJ Paul, Juicy J3:38
10."Half on a Sack"Houston, Beauregard, CarltonDJ Paul, Juicy J3:26
11."Skit" DJ Paul, Juicy J0:26
12."When I Pull Up at the Club" (featuring Paul Wall and Mr. Bigg)Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Slayton, D. PearsDJ Paul, Juicy J4:32
13."Pussy Got Ya Hooked" (featuring Remy Ma)Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, R. Smith DJ Paul, Juicy J4:20
14."Don't Cha Get Mad" (featuring Lil Flip and Mr. Bigg)Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, W. Weston, D. PearsDJ Paul, Juicy J3:23
15."Body Parts 3" (featuring BoogieMane, Frayser Boy, Lil Wyte, Chrome Korleone, Grandaddy Souf & Project Pat)J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston, P. Lanshaw, C. Coleman, Chrome Korleone |D. Pannell, B. Hunt, A. WattsDJ Paul, Juicy J4:07
16."Stay Fly" (Remix) (featuring Slim Thug, Trick Daddy and Project Pat)J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston, S. Thomas, M. Young DJ Paul, Juicy J3:51
17."Outro" DJ Paul, Juicy J2:43
Total length:75:39
Bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
18."Got It 4 Sale" (featuring Chrome Korleone)Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, D. PannellDJ Paul, Juicy J4:32
19."Let's Plan a Robbery"Houston, Beauregard, CarltonDJ Paul, Juicy J3:06
20."Dancin on a Pole" (featuring Chrome Korleone)Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, D. PannellDJ Paul, Juicy J3:48
21."Ain't Got Time for Gamez"Houston, Beauregard, CarltonDJ Paul, Juicy J4:04
Reissue
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Most Known Unknown Hits"DJ Paul, Juicy J1:27
2."Stay Fly" (featuring Young Buck, 8Ball & MJG) (Censored)DJ Paul, Juicy J3:56
3."Roll with It" (featuring Project Pat)DJ Paul, Juicy J3:02
4."Don't Violate" (featuring Project Pat)DJ Paul, Juicy J3:49
5."Swervin" (featuring Mike Jones & Paul Wall)DJ Paul, Juicy J4:18
6."Knock tha Black Off Yo Ass" (featuring Project Pat)DJ Paul, Juicy J4:20
7."Poppin My Collar" (featuring Mr. Bigg & Project Pat)DJ Paul, Juicy J2:57
8."Hard Hittaz"DJ Paul, Juicy J4:12
9."Side 2 Side" (featuring Kanye West & Project Pat)DJ Paul, Juicy J3:34
10."Half on a Sack"DJ Paul, Juicy J3:26
11."Skit"DJ Paul, Juicy J0:26
12."When I Pull Up at the Club" (featuring Paul Wall & Mr. Bigg)DJ Paul, Juicy J4:32
13."Pussy Got Ya Hooked" (featuring Remy Ma)DJ Paul, Juicy J4:20
14."Don't Cha Get Mad" (featuring Lil Flip & Mr. Bigg)DJ Paul, Juicy J3:23
15."Body Parts 3" (featuring BoogieMane, Frayser Boy, Lil Wyte, Chrome Korleone, Grandaddy Souf & Project Pat)DJ Paul, Juicy J4:07
16."It's Hard out Here for a Pimp" (featuring Paula Campbell)DJ Paul, Juicy J, Frayser Boy2:49
17."Stay Fly" (Still Fly Remix) (featuring Slim Thug, Trick Daddy & Project Pat)DJ Paul, Juicy J3:51
18."Outro"DJ Paul, Juicy J2:43
19."Got It 4 Sale" (featuring Chrome Korleone)DJ Paul, Juicy J4:32
20."Let's Plan a Robbery"DJ Paul, Juicy J3:06
21."Side 2 Side" (featuring Bow Wow & Project Pat)DJ Paul, Juicy J3:35
22."Ain't Got Time for Gamez"DJ Paul, Juicy J4:04

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [16] Platinum1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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