VYP (Voice of the Young People) | ||||
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Released | April 29, 2008 | |||
Recorded | 2006–2008 | |||
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Length | 59:07 | |||
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 | |||
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Singles from VYP: Voice of the Young People | ||||
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Associated Press | (positive) [2] |
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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]
Chart | Position |
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U.S. Billboard 200 [11] | 25 |
U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums [11] | 5 |
U.S. Top Rap Albums [11] | 3 |
Region | Date |
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United Kingdom | April 28, 2008 |
United States | April 29, 2008 |
Japan | May 13, 2008 |
Netherlands | May 29, 2008 |
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