VYP (Voice of the Young People)

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VYP (Voice of the Young People)
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Studio album by
ReleasedApril 29, 2008
Recorded2006–2008
Genre
Length59:07
Label Zomba, Jive
Producer Familiar Mindz (exec.), Xtramile Productions (exec.), Matt Beckley, Benny Blanco, James Chambers, Cool & Dre, Paul Diaz, Dr. Luke, Tatiana Gottwald, Malissa "Mali" Hunter, Justin C. Johnson, Marv Johnson, Scott Storch, The Runners, Tuneheadz Productions, Peter Toh, Danja, Clubba Langg, Carl Shackelton, T-Pain
Lil Mama chronology
VYP (Voice of the Young People)
(2008)
Take Me Back
(2015)
Singles from VYP: Voice of the Young People
  1. "Lip Gloss"
    Released: February 20, 2007
  2. "G-Slide (Tour Bus)"
    Released: September 25, 2007
  3. "Shawty Get Loose"
    Released: February 11, 2008
  4. "What It Is (Strike a Pose)"
    Released: August 2008
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Associated Press (positive) [2]
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Rolling Stone Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [4]
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VYP (Voice of the Young People) is the only studio album by American rapper Lil Mama released in April 2008, which includes the singles "Lip Gloss", "G-Slide (Tour Bus)", and "Shawty Get Loose" (featuring Chris Brown and T-Pain). The album's fourth single, "What It Is (Strike a Pose)" was released in July 2008, replacing "L.I.F.E." Producers for the album include Cool & Dre, Scott Storch, The Runners and Dr. Luke. [6] VYP debuted at number 25 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, and has since sold 66,200 copies in the United States. [7] [8]

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Intro" – 1:08
  2. "Lip Gloss" – 4:04
  3. "One Hit Wonder" (featuring DJ Khaled) – 3:27
  4. "Get Loose Request" – 0:11
  5. "Shawty Get Loose" (featuring Chris Brown and T-Pain) – 3:34
  6. "What It Is (Strike a Pose)" (featuring T-Pain) – 3:58
  7. "G-Slide (Tour Bus)" (featuring Kadar) – 3:31
  8. "Gotta Go Deeper Skit" – 0:14
  9. "Stand Up" – 3:36
  10. "L.I.F.E " – 3:57
  11. "College" (featuring Yirayah) – 4:00
  12. "Emotional Rollercoasters Skit" – 0:28
  13. "Broken Pieces" – 3:47
  14. "Swim" – 4:22
  15. "Truly in Love" (featuring Peter Toh) – 4:07
  16. "Look at My Life Skit" – 1:01
  17. "Make It Hot (Put It Down)" – 3:13
  18. "Pick It Up" – 3:45

Japanese bonus track

  1. "Never Let Go" – 4:02 [9]

Deluxe edition bonus tracks

  1. "On Fire" – 3:15
  2. "Girlfriend" (Dr. Luke remix; Avril Lavigne featuring Lil Mama)

Deluxe edition bonus DVD

  1. "Lip Gloss" (Music video)
  2. "Shawty Get Loose" (Music video) [10]

Charts

ChartPosition
U.S. Billboard 200 [11] 25
U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums [11] 5
U.S. Top Rap Albums [11] 3

Release history

RegionDate
United KingdomApril 28, 2008
United StatesApril 29, 2008
JapanMay 13, 2008
NetherlandsMay 29, 2008

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