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| Released | October 14, 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 2007–08 | |||
| Studio | Trae's House (Houston, TX) | |||
| Genre | Southern hip hop | |||
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The Beginning is the fifth studio album by American rapper Trae. It was released on October 14, 2008, by Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records, and Warner Bros. Records. The album features guest appearances from Dallas Blocker, Jay'Ton, Khujo Goodie, Lil' Boss, Paul Wall, Russell Lee, Slim Thug, and Z-Ro.
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Watch Ova Momma" | Mike Dean | 3:52 |
| 2. | "Problem, Pt. 2" | Q-Stone | 5:20 |
| 3. | "Against the World" | Q-Stone | 3:53 |
| 4. | "Don't Pay Off" | Q-Stone | 4:14 |
| 5. | "G Code" (featuring Khujo Goodie) | Jake One | 3:05 |
| 6. | "G Shit" (featuring Paul Wall and Jay'Ton) | Q-Stone | 3:26 |
| 7. | "Hold On" (featuring Dallas Blocker) | Q-Stone | 3:45 |
| 8. | "Wake Up" (featuring Slim Thug and Z-Ro) | Q-Stone | 3:44 |
| 9. | "My Life" | Q-Stone | 3:20 |
| 10. | "I'd Rather Be" (featuring Russell) | Q-Stone | 3:57 |
| 11. | "This Can't Be Life" (featuring Dallas Blocker and Lil' Boss) | Q-Stone | 4:59 |
| 12. | "White Bricks" (featuring Lil' Boss) | Mr. Rogers | 3:22 |
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [1] | 46 |
| US Top Rap Albums (Billboard) [2] | 21 |
John Edward Hawkins, better known by his stage names Big Hawk and H.A.W.K., was an American rapper from Houston, Texas and a founding member of the late DJ Screw's rap group the Screwed Up Click.
Kings of the South is a collaborative mixtape by American rappers Lil' Flip and Z-Ro. It was released on March 29, 2005 via Pay Day/Clover G Records. Production was handled by Price, Mike Dean, Oomp Camp, Lil' Flip and Z-Ro. It features guest appearances from Will-Lean, Point Blank, Trae tha Truth, B.G. Duke, C-Note, Da Black Al Capone and Yukmouth.
Let the Truth Be Told is the ninth solo studio album by American rapper Z-Ro. It was released on April 12, 2005, through Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records and Atlantic Records. Recording sessions took place at Dean's List House Of Hits in New York City, at Noddfactor Studios in Denton, at M.A.D. Studios and at King Of The Ghetto Studio in Houston. Production was handled by Mike Dean, Mr. Lee, Bigg Tyme, Cory Mo, Dani Kartel, Davion Botts, "The Beatmaster" Clay D and Z-Ro himself. It features guest appearances from Trae tha Truth, Ashanti, Devin the Dude, Juvenile, Lil' Boss, Lil' Flip and Paul Wall. The album peaked at number 69 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
The Life of Joseph W. McVey is the eighth solo studio album by American rapper Z-Ro. It was released on February 24, 2004 through Rap-A-Lot 4 Life/J. Prince Entertainment with distribution via Asylum Records and Atlantic Records. Recording sessions took place at Dean's List House Of Hits in New York City, at Noddfactor Studios in Denton, and at M.A.D. Studios in Houston. Production was handled by Mike Dean, Mr. Lee, Bigg Tyme, Sean "Solo" Jemison and Tone Capone. It features guest appearances from Trae tha Truth, Scarface and Tanya Herron. The album peaked at number 170 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
Restless is the third studio album by American rapper Trae. It was released on June 27, 2006, by G-Maab Entertainment, Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records, and Atlantic Records. Despite the album becoming Trae's third official release through his independently-owned record label, G-Maab Entertainment, Restless serves as Trae's first commercial record to be released through Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records, and Atlantic Records.
Same Thing Different Day is the second studio album by American rapper Trae. It was released on July 6, 2004, by Trae's independently-owned record label, called G-Maab Entertainment. The album was re-packaged into four discs with the first disc being the original release of the album, but also includes alongside with each tracks in the first-half from its album's original release onto the second disc and each tracks in the second-half from its album's original release onto the third disc being chopped and screwed; as well as the fourth disc being a DVD.
I'm Still Livin' is the tenth solo studio album by American rapper Z-Ro from Houston, Texas. It was released on November 7, 2006 via Rap-A-Lot Records, Atlantic Records and Asylum Records. Production was primarily handled by Mike Dean, alongside Richard "Enigma" Hervey, Bigg Tyme, Dani Kartel, Mr. Lee, and Z-Ro himself. It features guest appearances from P.O.P., Tanya Herron, Trae tha Truth, Big Hawk, Bun B and Lil' Keke. The album peaked at number 75 on the Billboard 200 in the United States. Its chopped and screwed version was edited by Paul Wall.
Life Goes On is the fourth studio album by American rapper Trae. It was released on October 23, 2007 via G-Maab Entertainment, Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records and Atlantic Records. The album features guest appearances from Jody Breeze, Jadakiss, Slim Thug, Styles P and Yung Joc among others. The album was supported by lead single: "Screwed Up" featuring Lil' Wayne.
Endangered Species is the third and final solo studio album by American rapper Big Hawk from Houston, Texas. It was released posthumously, on May 15, 2007 through Ghetto Dreams Entertainment. It features guest appearances from Big Pokey, Chamillionaire, Chris Ward, C-Note, Devin the Dude, E. Martin, Fat Pat, Jimmy D of 713, Lil' Keke, Lil' O, Mike D, Paul Wall, Scooby of Grit Boys, Slim Thug, Trae tha Truth & Wayne "PZ" Perry.
"Hood Nigga" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Gorilla Zoe, released as the lead single from his debut album, Welcome to the Zoo. It was officially released via iTunes, on July 17, 2007. The song was produced by Chris Flame and Dee Jay Dana.
ABN or Assholes by Nature is an American hip hop duo, composed of Houston, Texas-based rappers Trae tha Truth and Z-Ro. They have so far released two studio albums Assholes by Nature (2003) and It Is What It Is (2008).
"Racks" is the debut single by American hip hop recording artist YC. The song features vocals from fellow rapper Future and was produced by Sonny Digital and Student. The song was released for digital download in the United States on April 5, 2011, and serves as a single for his debut mixtape Got Racks. The song also peaked at No. 42 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and stayed on the chart for 17 weeks.
"Ballin'" is a song by American rapper Young Jeezy from the deluxe edition of his fourth studio album, Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition. It features rapper Lil Wayne and peaked at number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 15 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Street King is the sixth studio album by American hip hop recording artist Trae tha Truth. It was released on July 12, 2011 via ABN Entertainment and Prez Entertainment. The album follows his 2008 release of The Beginning. Trae speaks in the album for Hip Hop at Lunch saying: "This album became an instant classic. I was down for what I was going, to be banned from this shit and then I was not even focused on music".
This is the discography of American rapper Trae tha Truth from Houston, Texas.
EMPIRE Distribution, Records and Publishing Inc. is an American distribution company and record label founded in 2010 by Ghazi Shami and headquartered in San Francisco, California with offices in New York City, London, Nashville, and Atlanta. It has released albums in various genres but it is predominantly focused on hip hop music. Many prominent companies and artists have partnerships with EMPIRE, with music being distributed across platforms such as iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Deezer, Spotify, SoundCloud, and Rdio, along with physical CDs and vinyl being distributed to traditional record stores.
Next to Nothing is the second studio album by American rapper Rittz. The album was released on September 9, 2014, by Strange Music. The album features guest appearances from Twista, Yelawolf, Trae tha Truth, Mike Posner, B.o.B, Shawty Fatt, and Scar.
Tha Truth is the seventh studio album by American rapper Trae tha Truth. It was released on July 24, 2015, by ABN Entertainment, alongside T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records and Empire Distribution. Tha Truth serves as his first release under the Grand Hustle Records. The production on the album was provided by J. Cole, Jae the Giant, and League of Starz; as well as the album features guest appearances from his label-mate T.I., along with several other artists such as Nipsey Hussle, Jeremih, and Ty Dolla Sign, among others.
Tha Truth, Pt. 2 is the eighth studio album by American rapper Trae tha Truth. The album was released on February 5, 2016, by ABN Entertainment, Grand Hustle Records and Empire Distribution.
Gangland Landlord is the third studio album by American rapper Mozzy. It was released on October 5, 2018 via Mozzy Records/EMPIRE. The album is a sequel to his 2015 project Gangland Landscape. Production was handled by fourteen record producers, including David "DaveO" Grear, Jay P Bangz, James Royo, Jay Nari, Juneonnabeat, OG Parker, Ben Billions and Daniel Cruz Beatz. It features guest appearances from A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Blac Youngsta, Caine, Celly Ru, DCMBR, Dej Loaf, E Mozzy, Iamsu!, Rayven Justice, Rexx Life Raj, Schoolboy Q, Teejay3k, Too $hort, Trae tha Truth, Ty Dolla $ign, YFN Lucci, YG, Yhung T.O. and Yo Gotti. The album peaked at number 57 on the Billboard 200.
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