Joe Budden is the debut studio album by American rapper Joe Budden. It was released on June 10, 2003, by On Top, distributed by Def Jam. Recording sessions took place from 2002 to 2003, with production by Dub B aka White Boy, along with the other high-profile producers such as Just Blaze and Lofey. The album features guest appearances from Lil' Mo, Busta Rhymes and 112. Upon the record's release, it was met with favorable reviews from music critics. Joe Budden debuted at number 8 on the US Billboard 200, selling 95,000 units in its first week,[2] later the record sold 420,000+ copies in the United States. It also entered at number 55 on the UK Albums Chart.[citation needed]
"Focus" was released as the album's first promotional single in 2002. The song spent seventeen weeks on the US BillboardHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart on which it peaked at number 43.[4] Its official remix, featuring American hip hop recording artist LL Cool J, was also released for promotional purposes in 2002. "Focus" was featured on the soundtrack for the 2003 professional wrestlingvideo gameDef Jam Vendetta. No music video was shot for the song, but instead its intro appeared at the end of the music video of "Pump It Up". "Drop Drop" was released as the second promotional single in 2002. The song was featured on the soundtrack for the 2003 action filmCradle 2 the Grave, which starred Jet Li and rapper DMX, as well as the Platinum certified-soundtrack for the basketballvideo gameNBA Live 2003. The song does not appear on the album.
Upon its release, Joe Budden received generally favorable reviews from music critics. Jason Birchmeier of AllMusic gave the album four stars out of five, saying "Budden's debut isn't quite an instant classic, as he's still better at freestyling verses than crafting hooks, and the album could use a couple more non-White Boy productions, if only for the sake of variety, but it's nonetheless promising, an omen of a greater things to come, for Budden as well as for listeners."[12] Chris Ryan of SPIN gave the album an eight out of ten, saying "This tension between bragging and insecurity, between the night out and the morning after, gives Joe Budden a singular spark. If the album falters, it's when Budden guns for crossover appeal; cameos by Lil' Mo and 112 reek of boardroom tampering. But even a bit of lab-tested R&B can't ruin this bold debut."[16]HipHopDX reviewer K.B. Tindal gave the album a four and a half out of five, saying "The joy in this CD is that Joe did it without shiny suits, without a lot of ice and without an over needed amount of featured guests. He did it with love for Hip-Hop and real lyrics and a dedication to himself to succeed at what he knows he's good at. Now if that's not inspiration then call me crazy. […] He's destined to be one of the best." Rolling Stone gave the album three stars out of five, saying "Joe Budden's rhymes have two things many round-the-way rappers could use: wit and pathos."[15]Robert Christgau cited "U Ain't Gotta Go Home" and "Calm Down" as "choice cuts"[17] on "an album that isn't worth your time or money."[18]
^"Joe Budden - Chart History | Billboard 200". Billboard.com. Retrieved 26 Dec 2013.
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Joe Budden is the debut studio album by American rapper Joe Budden It was released on June 10 2003 by On Top distributed by Def Jam Recording sessions took place from 2002 to 2003 with production by Dub B aka White Boy along with the other high profile producers such as Just Blaze and Lofey The album features guest appearances from Lil Mo Busta Rhymes and 112 Upon the record s release it was met with favorable reviews from music critics Joe Budden debuted at number 8 on the US Billboard 200 selling 95 000 units in its first week 2 later the record sold 420 000 copies in the United States It also entered at number 55 on the UK Albums Chart citation needed Joe BuddenStudio album by Joe BuddenReleasedJune 10 2003Recorded2002 2003GenreHip hopLength71 05LabelOn Top Def JamProducerNitti exec Terry Corley exec Webb exec Skane co exec White Boy co exec Just Blaze LofeyJoe Budden chronologyJoe Budden 2003 Mood Muzik 3 The Album 2008 Singles from Joe Budden Pump It Up Released April 29 2003 1 Fire Yes Yes Y all Released July 15 2003Joe Budden was supported by two singles the Just Blaze produced club anthems Pump It Up and Fire Yes Yes Y all featuring Busta Rhymes and two promotional singles Focus and Drop Drop Its hit single Pump It Up was featured in 2 Fast 2 Furious You Got Served and Madden NFL 2004 and reached at number 38 in the United States and number 13 in the United Kingdom Focus was featured in Def Jam Vendetta The album s second single Fire Yes Yes Y all was released on July 15 2003 and the song was featured in the movie Mean Girls Walk with Me was featured as the end credits song for Def Jam Fight for NY Joe Budden was a playable character in both games Contents 1 Singles 1 1 Promotional singles 2 Critical reception 3 Track listing 4 Credits and personnel 5 Chart positions 6 ReferencesSingles edit Pump It Up produced by Just Blaze was released as the album s lead single on May 8 2003 and was a commercial success 3 The song charted at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs as well as its Hot R amp B Hip Hop Airplay chart at number 18 4 5 The song peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart 6 number ten on the Hot Rap Songs chart 7 and number 39 on the Radio Songs chart 8 Pump It Up entered the UK Singles chart at number 13 9 The song s accompanying music video directed by Erik White premiered on April 16 2003 to MTV 10 Pump It Up was also featured on soundtracks for hit movies like 2 Fast 2 Furious 2003 and You Got Served 2004 as well as the American football video game Madden NFL 2004 The song received one Grammy Award nomination for the Best Male Rap Solo Performance at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards and was nominated for Best Original or Adapted Song at the 2004 Black Reel Awards for its appearance in the 2 Fast 2 Furious movie Fire Yes Yes Y all which features guest vocals by American rapper Busta Rhymes was released as the second single from the album on July 15 2003 11 The song peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard Hot R amp B Hip Hop Airplay chart 5 and number 48 on the Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs chart 4 as well as entering the UK Singles chart at number 128 9 Joe Budden has made a remix with fellow with rappers Paul Cain and Fabolous which appeared on the latter s mixtape titled More Street Dreams Pt 2 The Mixtape Fire was featured in Tina Fey s 2004 movie Mean Girls which starred Lindsay Lohan It was also featured in the pilot episode of American comedy drama television series Entourage Promotional singles edit Focus was released as the album s first promotional single in 2002 The song spent seventeen weeks on the US Billboard Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs chart on which it peaked at number 43 4 Its official remix featuring American hip hop recording artist LL Cool J was also released for promotional purposes in 2002 Focus was featured on the soundtrack for the 2003 professional wrestling video game Def Jam Vendetta No music video was shot for the song but instead its intro appeared at the end of the music video of Pump It Up Drop Drop was released as the second promotional single in 2002 The song was featured on the soundtrack for the 2003 action film Cradle 2 the Grave which starred Jet Li and rapper DMX as well as the Platinum certified soundtrack for the basketball video game NBA Live 2003 The song does not appear on the album Critical reception editProfessional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingAllMusic nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 12 HipHopDX nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 13 RapReviews8 10 14 Rolling Stone nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 15 SPIN8 10 16 Robert Christgau nbsp 17 Upon its release Joe Budden received generally favorable reviews from music critics Jason Birchmeier of AllMusic gave the album four stars out of five saying Budden s debut isn t quite an instant classic as he s still better at freestyling verses than crafting hooks and the album could use a couple more non White Boy productions if only for the sake of variety but it s nonetheless promising an omen of a greater things to come for Budden as well as for listeners 12 Chris Ryan of SPIN gave the album an eight out of ten saying This tension between bragging and insecurity between the night out and the morning after gives Joe Budden a singular spark If the album falters it s when Budden guns for crossover appeal cameos by Lil Mo and 112 reek of boardroom tampering But even a bit of lab tested R amp B can t ruin this bold debut 16 HipHopDX reviewer K B Tindal gave the album a four and a half out of five saying The joy in this CD is that Joe did it without shiny suits without a lot of ice and without an over needed amount of featured guests He did it with love for Hip Hop and real lyrics and a dedication to himself to succeed at what he knows he s good at Now if that s not inspiration then call me crazy He s destined to be one of the best Rolling Stone gave the album three stars out of five saying Joe Budden s rhymes have two things many round the way rappers could use wit and pathos 15 Robert Christgau cited U Ain t Gotta Go Home and Calm Down as choice cuts 17 on an album that isn t worth your time or money 18 Track listing editNo TitleWriter s Producer s Length1 Intro Joseph Budden Joseph Kuleszynski Geddy Lee Alex Lifeson Neil PeartWhite Boy2 032 1 Budden Eric Burdon Bryan Chandler Kuleszynski Scott La Rock Rodney Lemay Alan Lomax Lawrence Parker Abrim TimonWhite Boy4 043 Pump It Up Robert Bell Ronald Bell George Brown Budden Robert Mickens Claydes Charles Smith Justin Smith Dennis Thomas Richard WestfieldJust Blaze4 114 Pusha Man Budden KuleszynskiWhite Boy4 185 U Ain t Gotta Go Home Budden KuleszynskiWhite Boy4 546 Walk with Me Budden KuleszynskiWhite Boy5 347 She Wanna Know featuring Lil Mo Budden Kuleszynski Barry WhiteWhite Boy4 248 Survivor Budden KuleszynskiWhite Boy4 329 Fire Yes Yes Y all featuring Busta Rhymes Budden Melvin Glover Al McLaran Jr Frank Ski J Smith Trevor SmithJust Blaze4 2110 Ma Ma Ma featuring 112 Budden Rufus Cooper III Katari Cox Yafeu Fula Kuleszynski Joseph Paquette Tupac Shakur Bruce Washington Tyrone WriceWhite Boy4 2411 Calm Down Budden Mike Gainous KuleszynskiWhite Boy5 1612 Focus Budden KuleszynskiWhite Boy4 0213 Give Me a Reason Budden J SmithJust Blaze3 0714 Stand Up Nucca Budden KuleszynskiWhite Boy3 1815 10 Mins Budden Michael Lofey SandloferLofey10 01Total length 71 05 International bonus tracksNo TitleWriter s Producer s Length16 Real Life in Rap Budden Gainous Kuleszynski Dennis Lambert Brian PotterWhite Boy4 2217 Porno Star Budden KuleszynskiWhite Boy3 13Total length 78 42 United Kingdom bonus track 19 No TitleWriter s Producer s Length18 Gangsta Lean Budden KuleszynskiWhite Boy3 53Total length 82 35 Japanese bonus trackNo TitleWriter s Producer s Length19 Breathe on Em 20 Budden KuleszynskiWhite Boy Notes 21 1 features additional vocals from White Boy Pusha Man features additional vocals from Maisha Parker and Mike Gainous Walk with Me features additional from Kiyamma Griffin and Mike Gainous Survivor features additional from Kiyamma Griffin Fire features additional from Envyi Calm Down features additional and background arrangements from Mike Gainous Real Life in Rap features additional from Mike Gainous Sample credits Intro contains a sample of Lock and Key performed by Rush 1 contains a sample of I m Still 1 and The Bridge Is Over performed by Boogie Down Productions Sound of da Police by KRS One Blues and Pants performed by James Brown and an interpolation of Baby Let Me Take You In My Arms written by Abrim Timon Pump It Up contains a sample of Soul Vibrations performed by Kool amp the Gang and The Payback performed by James Brown She Wanna Know contains a sample of I Love You So Never Wanna Let You Go performed by Love Unlimited Orchestra Fire contains an interpolation of Superrappin written by Melvin Gover and Whores In This House written by Frank Ski and Al McLaran Jr Ma Ma Ma contains an interpolation of Hail Mary written by Rufus Cooper III Katari Cox Yafeu Fula Joseph Paquette Tupac Shakur Bruce Washington and Tyrone Wrice Real Life in Rap contains a sample of Right On Brother performed by The Four Tops Credits and personnel editCredits for Joe Budden adapted from AllMusic 22 and from the album liner notes 21 112 guest artist primary artist vocals Geoff Allen engineer Chris Athens mastering Hector Rick Boogie Aviles A amp R Robert Kool Bell composer Ronald Bell composer George Funky Brown composer Joseph Joe Budden Budden composer primary artist Eric Burdon composer Terrence Cash engineer Bryan James Chandler composer Rufus Cooper III composer Terry Corley executive producer Katari Cox composer Tyson Davis A amp R coordination Envyi vocals additional Yafeu Fula composer Mike Gainous vocals additional James Genus bass Melvin Glover composer Kiyamma Griffin vocals additional Bob Iadeluca engineer guitar Ken Duro Ifill mixing Tia Johnson art direction design Terese Joseph recording administration Joseph White Boy Kuleszynski co executive producer composer engineer producer vocals additional Dennis Lambert composer Scott La Rock composer Geddy Lee composer Rodney Lemay composer Ken Lewis mixing Alex Lifeson composer Lil Mo guest artist vocals Alan Lomax composer Robert Spike Mickens composer Nitti executive producer Joseph Paquette composer Lawrence Krisna Parker composer Maisha Parker vocals additional Brian Potter composer Michael Lofey Sandlofer arranger composer conductor drums engineer keyboards percussion strings Tupac Shakur composer Skane A amp R co executive producer Frank Ski composer Claydes E X Smith composer Justin Just Blaze Smith composer producer Trevor Busta Rhymes Smith composer guest artist Billy Jay Stein keyboards additional string arrangements strings additional string writing Dennis D T Thomas composer Patrick Viala mixing Webb executive producer Bruce Washington composer Ryan West engineer Barry White composer Tyrone Wrice composerChart positions editChart 2003 PeakpositionCanadian Albums Nielsen SoundScan 23 50Canadian R amp B Albums Nielsen SoundScan 24 6UK Albums Chart 25 55UK R amp B Albums OCC 26 8US Billboard 200 27 8US Top R amp B Hip Hop Albums Billboard 28 2References edit Pump It Up US Joe Budden User Reviews AllMusic AllMusic Ailing Vandross Dances Atop Album Chart Billboard com Retrieved 27 Dec 2013 Amazon com Pump It Up Vinyl Joe Budden Music Amazon com Retrieved 26 Dec 2013 a b c Joe Budden Chart history Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs Billboard com Retrieved 25 Dec 2013 a b Joe Budden Chart history R amp B Hip Hop Airplay Billboard com Retrieved 25 Dec 2013 Joe Budden Chart history The Hot 100 Billboard com Retrieved 25 Dec 2013 Joe Budden Chart history Rap Songs Billboard com Retrieved 25 Dec 2013 Joe Budden Chart history Radio Songs Billboard com Retrieved 25 Dec 2013 a b Joe Budden Songs Top Songs Chart Singles Discography Music VF US amp UK hits charts MusicVF com Retrieved 25 Dec 2013 Pump It Up Joe Budden Music Video MTV com 16 Apr 2003 Retrieved 26 Dec 2013 Fire 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