Christopher Brian Bridges, known professionally as Ludacris, is an American rapper, actor, record producer and record executive.
Thug on da Line is the second solo studio album by American rapper Krayzie Bone. It was released on August 28, 2001 through Thugline/Ruthless/Loud Records under distribution via Epic/Columbia Records and Sony Music. Recording sessions took place at the Backroom in Glendale, at Can-Am Studios in Reseda, and at The Hit Factory Criteria in Miami. Production was handled by L.T. Hutton, Def Jef, Super Sako, Damizza, Darren "Nitro" Clowers, L.D., Lofey, L.S., the Co-Stars, The Neptunes, Tim Feehan, Vachik Aghaniantz, and Krayzie Bone himself, who also served as executive producer. It features guest appearances from LaReece, Asu, K-Mont, Bo$$, The Gunslangers, Kelis, Knieght Rieduz, Tiffany and Wish Bone. The album peaked at number 27 on the Billboard 200 and number 13 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States, and number 33 on the Official New Zealand Music Chart. The first and only single of the album single was "Hard Time Hustlin'" featuring Sade.
www.thug.com is the second studio album by American rapper Trick Daddy, known at the time under the name as Trick Daddy Dollars and released after his debut album Based on a True Story. The album was released on September 22, 1998, through Slip-N-Slide/Warlock Records. The album managed to peak at number 30 on the Billboard 200, the fifth-highest peak of any Trick Daddy album. In 1999, the album was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The title www.thug.com was also the URL of Trick Daddy's official website.
Thugs Are Us is the fourth studio album by American rapper Trick Daddy. It was released on March 20, 2001 via Slip-N-Slide/Atlantic Records. Production was handled by Righteous Funk Boogie, The Committee, Black Mob Group, Jim Jonsin, J-Roc, Mr. Charlie, Roc, Saint Benson, and Styles, with Ted Lucas serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Duece Poppito, Tre+6, JoVaughn "J.V." Clark, Trina, Society, Kase and Migraine.
The Professional 2 is the second studio album by American record producer DJ Clue. It was released on February 27, 2001 via Roc-A-Fella Records, a division of UMG's Def Jam Recordings. It serves as a sequel to his 1998 debut studio album The Professional.
Listennn... the Album is the debut studio album by American hip hop artist DJ Khaled. It was released on June 6, 2006. by Terror Squad Entertainment and Koch Records. The album features guest appearances from Young Jeezy, Bun B, Birdman, Juelz Santana, Slim Thug, Krayzie Bone, Chamillionaire, Trina, Twista, Freeway, Jadakiss, Beanie Sigel, Styles P and Lil Scrappy, among others. Reviews for the record were generally positive but divided over the production, lyrical content and Khaled as an artist. Listennn... the Album debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200, selling 44,000 copies in its first week in the United States. The album was supported by three singles: "Holla at Me" featuring Lil Wayne, Paul Wall, Fat Joe, Rick Ross and Pitbull, "Grammy Family" featuring Kanye West, John Legend and Consequence, and "Born-N-Raised" featuring Pitbull, Trick Daddy and Rick Ross.
Back by Thug Demand is the seventh studio album by American rapper Trick Daddy. It was released on December 19, 2006 through Slip-N-Slide/Atlantic Records. Recording sessions took place at Dunk Ryders Studio, Circle House Studios, the Hit Factory Criteria-Miami, and Icon Studios in Miami, at PatchWerk Recording Studios and Zac Studios in Atlanta. Production was handled by Gold Ru$h, The Runners, Kane Beatz, Bigg D, Gorilla Tek, Khao, and Mannie Fresh. It features guest appearances from Fiend, 8Ball, Birdman, Chamillionaire, Dray Skky, Dunk Ryders, Gold Ru$h, Jaheim, Rick Ross, Trey Songz, Trina, Webbie, Young Buck and Young Steff.
Thug Holiday is the fifth studio album by American rapper Trick Daddy. It was released on August 6, 2002 through Slip-N-Slide/Atlantic Records. Production was handled by Gorilla Tek, Supa a.k.a. Infa Red, Red Spyda, Cool & Dre, David Banner, Deep Fried Camp, Jazze Pha, Jim Jonsin, Lil' Jon, Majid "Chi" Hasan, Minnesota, Rob "Reef" Tewlow, Sean "Face" Foote, Signature, and DJ Nabs, with Ted Lucas serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Tre+6, Rick Ross, Supa a.k.a. Infa Red, Duece Poppito, Big Boi, Big LEXX, Birdman, CeeLo Green, Denny, LaTocha Scott, Milk, Mystic, Scarface, and Betty Wright's Children's Choir. The album debuted at number 6 on the Billboard 200 with 129,500 copies sold in the first week released. A month later the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for an excess of 500,000 copies.
Supply & Demand is the debut studio album by American Southern hip hop duo Playaz Circle from Atlanta. It was released on October 30, 2007 via Disturbing tha Peace and Def Jam South Recordings. Recording sessions took place at Upstairs Studio, The Bank, Hot Beats Recording Studios, The Ludaplex, PatchWerk Recording Studios and Doppler Studios in Atlanta, at Area 51 in Detroit, at Legacy Recording Studios in New York, at Hit Factory Criteria, Circle House Studios and H&N Studio in Miami. Production was handled by B-Crucial, Bigg D, Buckwild, Drumma Boy, Jean "J Rock" Borges, Knoxville, M16, Midnight Black, Mr. Porter, Streetrunner, Tony Dinero and Wonder Arillo, with Chaka Zulu, Jeff Dixon and Ludacris serving as executive producers. It features guest appearances from Ludacris, Lil Wayne, Phonte and Shawnna.
Next Friday is the soundtrack album to Steve Carr's 2000 comedy film Next Friday. It was released on December 14, 1999 through Priority Records and consisted of hip hop and R&B music.
Mack 10 is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Mack 10. It was released on June 20, 1995 via Priority Records. Production was handled by Ice Cube, 88 X Unit, Dr. Jam, Madness 4 Real, DJ Crazy Toones, and Mack 10 himself. It features guest appearances from K-Dee, Westside Connection and the Mary Jane Girls.
"Let's Go" is a song by American rapper Trick Daddy, released as the first single from his 2004 sixth studio album Thug Matrimony: Married to the Streets. It features Twista and Lil Jon and was produced by Jim Jonsin and Bigg D. The song became a top ten hit, reaching number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Trick Daddy's most successful single of his career. The song samples "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne. It was used in the films Stomp the Yard (2007) and Neighbors (2014) in addition to the extended trailer for Megamind (2010) and the theatrical trailer for Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). In 2019, the song is heard during the trailer for a new mode in Gears 5 called Escape. Despite the sample already being cleared with Osbourne's publishing, Osbourne never heard the song until February 2021 when producer Andrew Watt played him the song to his approval.
Backstage: Music Inspired by the Film is the soundtrack to the Chris Fiore's 2000 documentary film Backstage. It was released on August 29, 2000 via Roc-A-Fella Records.
Finally Famous: Born a Thug, Still a Thug is the eighth studio album by American rapper Trick Daddy. It was released on September 15, 2009 through Dunk Ryder Records. Production was handled by Gold Ru$h, Chronic Chris, Gorilla Tek, Kane Da Kameleon, Mizzle Boy, Ohzee, Schife, and The Runners among others.
"Sugar " is a song by American rapper Trick Daddy featuring fellow American rapper Ludacris & American singer CeeLo Green, released as the second single from the former's sixth studio album Thug Matrimony: Married to the Streets (2004). Produced by Mike Caren, the single was certified Gold by the RIAA.
"U Make Me Wanna" is a song by American rapper Jadakiss, released as the third and final single from his second studio album, Kiss of Death. The song features American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey and was produced by Scott Storch.
"I'm a Thug" is a song by American rapper Trick Daddy, and the second single from his fourth studio album Thugs Are Us (2001). Produced by Righteous Funk Boogie, it peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is Trick Daddy's second highest-charting song, behind "Let's Go".
"Thug Holiday" is a song by American rapper Trick Daddy and the second single from his fifth studio album of the same name (2002). It features American singer LaTocha Scott of the R&B group Xscape. The song was produced by David Banner.
Maurice Samuel Young, better known by his stage name Trick Daddy, is an American rapper from Miami's Liberty City.
Folarin II is the seventh studio album by American rapper Wale released on October 22, 2021, by Every Blue Moon, Maybach Music Group and Warner Records. The production on the album was handled by several producers, including Cool & Dre, DJ Khalil, Harry Fraud, Hitmaka, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Lee Major, OG Parker and Rogét Chahayed among others. The album features guest appearances by Rick Ross, Chris Brown, J. Cole, Jamie Foxx, Ant Clemons, Yella Beezy, Maxo Kream, Chase Young, and Shawn Stockman. The album was executive produced by Ross and Wale. It is the sequel to Wale's 2012 mixtape Folarin.
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