Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 2) Explained

Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 2)
Type:studio
Artist:DJ Drama
Cover:GangstaGrillzAlbumVol2.PNG
Released:May 19, 2009
Recorded:2007–2009
Genre:Hip hop
Length:57:40
Prev Year:2007
Next Title:Third Power
Next Year:2011

Gangsta Grillz: The Album Vol. 2 is the second studio album by American hip hop disc jockey DJ Drama. It was released on May 19, 2009, by Grand Hustle Records and Atlantic Records.[1]

Background

DJ Drama said about the album: [2]

Guest appearances on the album include T.I., Young Dro, Sean P, Lonnie Mac, Ludacris, Willie the Kid, Busta Rhymes, Trey Songz, Gucci Mane, LA Da Darkman, Yung Joc, Bun B, Flo Rida, Mike Jones, Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, Ray J, Akon, Fabolous, Yo Gotti, OJ da Juiceman, Nas, Scarface, Marsha Ambrosius, The-Dream, Too Short, Styles P, Jovan Dais, Snoop Dogg, B.G., Juvenile, and Soulja Slim.[3] The producers on the album include Zaytoven, Drumma Boy, Tricky Stewart, Cordale "Lil C" Quinn, and DJ Khalil, among others.[4]

Singles

The first single, "Day Dreaming", was leaked onto the internet on December 22, 2008. The song was produced by Drumma Boy and features Akon, Snoop Dogg, and T.I.[2] [5] The second single is "Ridiculous" produced by Zaytoven and features Gucci Mane, Yo Gotti, Lonnie Mac and OJ Da Juiceman.

Track listing

The following track list was confirmed by Atlantic Records via their online store.[3]

Sales

The album sold 19,000 copies in its first week, and as of January 5, 2010 the album sold 41,022 copies.

Charts

Chart (2009)Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 26
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[7] 5
US Top Rap Albums[8] 4
US Comprehensive Albums[9] 26

Notes and References

  1. http://gangstagrillz.com/
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20081225145517/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1601836/20081223/dj_drama.jhtml DJ Drama's New Single -- Featuring T.I., Akon and Snoop -- Hits The 'Net.
  3. Web site: Gangsta Grillz: The Album, Vol. 2 | Atlantic Records . 2009-04-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090501131310/http://store.atlanticrecords.com/Gangsta-Grillz-The-Album-Vol.-2/M/B001IB63HE.htm . 2009-05-01 . dead .
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20090330010536/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1607991/20090327/dj_drama.jhtml Atlanta's DJ Drama Brings 'A Different Flavor' On Gangsta Grillz II
  5. Web site: DJ Drama ft. Akon, Snoop Dogg & T.I. - Day Dreaming - Listen . Djbooth.net . 2012-02-17.
  6. http://www.billboard.com/charts/2009-06-06/billboard-200 The Billboard 200 - Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 2)
  7. http://www.billboard.com/charts/2009-06-06/r-b-hip-hop-albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 2)
  8. http://www.billboard.com/charts/2009-06-06/rap-albums Top Rap Albums - Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 2)
  9. Billboard Comprehensive Albums - Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 2)