Hood Hop
2004 studio album by J-Kwon
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Hood Hop is the debut studio album by American rapper J-Kwon, released on April 6, 2004 by So So Def Recordings and Arista Records.[1] The album's lead single, "Tipsy", was successful on the US, UK and Australian charts. A popular remix of the song features Chingy and Murphy Lee. The album sold 125,000 copies in its first week of release.
Critical reception
Steve 'Flash' Juon of RapReviews commended J-Kwon for being earnest throughout the trope-filled track listing and making the most of his newfound success "for himself, his neighborhood and his family", but felt the album overall placed him in a position that won't guarantee long-term staying power in hip-hop.[5] AllMusic editor Andy Kellman felt that production team the Trackboyz showed promise based on the single "Tipsy", but found Kwon to be an above-average rapper that only slightly changes his vocal tones.[2] Rolling Stone's Christian Hoard and Jon Caramanica criticized the production throughout the record and Kwon's "entry-level" verses, calling him "an argument against drafting high school rappers straight to the pros."[6] Steve Jones from USA Today also criticized Kwon for relying heavily on typical hip-hop scenarios and delivering "uninspired, by-the-numbers tracks ("Parking Lot", "Welcome to tha Hood")", concluding that, "[T]here's got to be more going on around the way than this."[7] Blender contributor Chris Ryan commended J-Kwon for keeping a light mood with his debut's "bubbling, synth-heavy production", but felt that his "naked house-party anthems ("Underwear") and declarations of derriére devotion ("Show Your Ass") get tiresome quick."[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | The Trackboyz | 1:19 | |
| 2. | "Hood Hop" | The Trackboyz | 4:06 | |
| 3. | "Tipsy" |
| The Trackboyz | 4:03 |
| 4. | "IC IC" (featuring St. Lunatics) |
| The Trackboyz | 4:36 |
| 5. | "Show Your Ass" (featuring Eboni Eyes) |
| 4:05 | |
| 6. | "Musty Interlude I" | The Trackboyz | 1:15 | |
| 7. | "They Ask Me" |
| The Trackboyz | 4:00 |
| 8. | "Underwear" |
| The Trackboyz | 4:14 |
| 9. | "Welcome to tha Hood" |
| The Trackboyz | 4:00 |
| 10. | "U Ain't Gotta Like Me" (featuring Big B) |
| The Trackboyz | 4:40 |
| 11. | "Musty Interlude II" | The Trackboyz | 1:10 | |
| 12. | "My Enemies" (featuring Jermaine Dupri) |
|
| 3:22 |
| 13. | "Parking Lot" |
| The Trackboyz | 4:00 |
| 14. | "You & Me" (featuring Sadiyyah) |
| The Trackboyz | 4:24 |
| 15. | "Morning Light" |
| Bryan-Michael Cox | 4:03 |
Sample credits
- "Welcome to tha Hood" contains replayed elements from "Rockin' It", written by Darryll Barksdale and Morgan Robinson.
Chart positions
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[14] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||