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Ludacris' second album for Def Jam, Word of Mouf, is a superstar affair that aims for mass appeal with a broad array of different styles. Nearly every track features some sort of collaborator, either hitmaking producers like Timbaland and Organized Noize, big-name rappers like Mystikal and Twista, hook-singing crooners like Nate Dogg and Jagged Edge, or fellow Disturbing tha Peace group members I-20, Shawnna, Lil' Fate, and Tity Boi -- and sometimes a combinations of these various ingredients. The resulting album is surely impressive, propelled by lively production, colorful guests, and an omnipresent touch of humor. More hilarious than before, Ludacris lightens his lyrical style here, leaving behind much of thuggishness that had characterized his previous album, Back for the First Time, in favor of witty puns and sly innuendoes. A particularly humorous highlight is the previously released (on the Rush Hour 2 soundtrack) single "Area Codes," a tongue-twisting, good-spirited Jazze Pha production. Less humorous though likewise standout is the lead single, "Rollout (My Business)," a rallying Timbaland production with a simple yet inescapable hook. Other highlights include the Organized Noize-produced booty-shaker "Saturday (Oooh Oooh!)," the Jagged Edge-sung "Freaky Thangs," and the Beats by the Pound-esque posse track "Move Bitch." There's also a hidden bonus track here that's likewise an explosive collaboration, the Jermaine Dupri-led "Welcome to Atlanta." There are a lot of highlights here; however, amid all of these various team-ups you do lose a little bit of the sincere, personal edge that had characterized much of Ludacris' debut. Even so, it's overall a worthy exchange, since there's something here on Word of Mouf for everyone, signaling Ludacris' leap from the Dirty South underground to the pop-rap mass market.
© Jason Birchmeier /TiVo
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Chris Bridges, ComposerLyricist - Shondrae Crawford, ComposerLyricist - Ludacris, MainArtist - KEVIN PARKER, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ken "Supa Engineer" Duro, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Mimi, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Shawty, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Shondraé, Producer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Titty Boy, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Tim Mosley, ComposerLyricist - Chris Bridges, ComposerLyricist - Senator Jimmy D, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Timbaland, Producer - Ludacris, MainArtist - Jimmy Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Derrick Williams, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Three 6 Mafia, FeaturedArtist - Paul Beauregard, ComposerLyricist - Jordan Houston, ComposerLyricist - Chris Bridges, ComposerLyricist - Shondrae Crawford, ComposerLyricist - Josh Butler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ludacris, MainArtist - Arbie Wilson, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Sandamanie, ComposerLyricist - Lil Fate, FeaturedArtist - Ken "Supa Engineer" Duro, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Infamous 2-0, FeaturedArtist - Donell Carlton, ComposerLyricist - Shondraé, Producer - Jason Staten, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Kasseem Dean, ComposerLyricist - Chris Bridges, ComposerLyricist - Ludacris, MainArtist - CHRIS THEIS, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Swizz Beatz, Producer - Scarface, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Pat Viala, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rob Hererra, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Chris Bridges, ComposerLyricist - Rico Wade, ComposerLyricist - Ray Murray, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Pat Brown, ComposerLyricist - Ludacris, MainArtist - Organized Noize, Producer - Sean Davis, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Raymond Murray, ComposerLyricist - Arbie Wilson, ComposerLyricist - Ken "Supa Engineer" Duro, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Fate Wilson, FeaturedArtist - Chanz Parkman, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Calvin Loatman, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - DJ JayCee, Unknown, Other - Ramone Campbell, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Ludacris, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Phalon Alexander, ComposerLyricist - Chris Bridges, ComposerLyricist - Nathaniel Hale, ComposerLyricist - Nate Dogg, FeaturedArtist - Jazze Phá, Producer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Ludacris, MainArtist - Billy Nichols, ComposerLyricist - Jazzy Pha, Producer - Ken "Supa Engineer" Duro, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - AJ Wolfe, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Chris Bridges, ComposerLyricist - Booker T. Jones, ComposerLyricist - Keon Bryce, FeaturedArtist - Ludacris, MainArtist - Mike Wilson, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - William Bell, ComposerLyricist - Arbie Wilson, ComposerLyricist - Peter Francis, ComposerLyricist - Ken "Supa Engineer" Duro, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Fate Wilson, FeaturedArtist - P. King "The Specialist", Producer - Jason Staten, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Ludacris, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Mike Johnson, Producer
℗ 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Mystikal, FeaturedArtist - Chris Bridges, ComposerLyricist - Ludacris, MainArtist - Mike Wilson, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - KLC, Producer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Craig S. Lawson, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Sandamanie, ComposerLyricist - I-20, FeaturedArtist - Michael Lawrence Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Malcolm "Sleepy" Gossett, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Ludacris, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Chris Bridges, ComposerLyricist - Rico Wade, ComposerLyricist - Pat Brown, ComposerLyricist - Ludacris, MainArtist - Mike Wilson, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Organized Noize, Producer - Raymond Murray, ComposerLyricist - Sleepy Brown, Rap Vocalist, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ken "Supa Engineer" Duro, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Phalon Alexander, ComposerLyricist - Chris Bridges, ComposerLyricist - Jason Rome, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jazze Phá, Producer, FeaturedArtist - Ludacris, MainArtist - Ken "Supa Engineer" Duro, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Nard Holston, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Dimitrius "Meet Meet" Stevens, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeff A. Williams, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Al D. Dickerson, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Parrish D. Williams, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Gospel Pasalmist Roxyedock, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Devynaire Soul, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Vannessa Rolle, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Chris Bridges, ComposerLyricist - Ludacris, Producer, MainArtist - Tony Hayes, ComposerLyricist - 4 Ize, FeaturedArtist
℗ 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Chris Bridges, ComposerLyricist - Shondrae Crawford, ComposerLyricist - Ludacris, MainArtist - Mike Wilson, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Shawnna, MainArtist - Arbie Wilson, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Sandamanie, ComposerLyricist - I-20, MainArtist - Fate Wilson, MainArtist - Rashawna Guy, ComposerLyricist - Shondraé, Producer
℗ 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Jagged Edge, FeaturedArtist - J. Butler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brandon Casey, ComposerLyricist - Brian Casey, ComposerLyricist - Chris Bridges, ComposerLyricist - Shondrae Crawford, ComposerLyricist - Bill Importico, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ludacris, MainArtist - Twista, FeaturedArtist - Mike Wilson, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tony Hayes, ComposerLyricist - Derrick Williams, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ken "Supa Engineer" Duro, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - 4 Ize, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Wings, ComposerLyricist - Kyle Norman, ComposerLyricist - Shondraé, Producer - Ken Bengoa, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Faizon Love, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Chris Bridges, ComposerLyricist - Ludacris, MainArtist - Torey Cook, ComposerLyricist - Chimere, FeaturedArtist - Ken "Supa Engineer" Duro, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Ismel "Nino" Ramos, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jooka, Producer
℗ 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Ludacris, MainArtist - Infamous 2-0, FeaturedArtist
℗ 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Album review
Ludacris' second album for Def Jam, Word of Mouf, is a superstar affair that aims for mass appeal with a broad array of different styles. Nearly every track features some sort of collaborator, either hitmaking producers like Timbaland and Organized Noize, big-name rappers like Mystikal and Twista, hook-singing crooners like Nate Dogg and Jagged Edge, or fellow Disturbing tha Peace group members I-20, Shawnna, Lil' Fate, and Tity Boi -- and sometimes a combinations of these various ingredients. The resulting album is surely impressive, propelled by lively production, colorful guests, and an omnipresent touch of humor. More hilarious than before, Ludacris lightens his lyrical style here, leaving behind much of thuggishness that had characterized his previous album, Back for the First Time, in favor of witty puns and sly innuendoes. A particularly humorous highlight is the previously released (on the Rush Hour 2 soundtrack) single "Area Codes," a tongue-twisting, good-spirited Jazze Pha production. Less humorous though likewise standout is the lead single, "Rollout (My Business)," a rallying Timbaland production with a simple yet inescapable hook. Other highlights include the Organized Noize-produced booty-shaker "Saturday (Oooh Oooh!)," the Jagged Edge-sung "Freaky Thangs," and the Beats by the Pound-esque posse track "Move Bitch." There's also a hidden bonus track here that's likewise an explosive collaboration, the Jermaine Dupri-led "Welcome to Atlanta." There are a lot of highlights here; however, amid all of these various team-ups you do lose a little bit of the sincere, personal edge that had characterized much of Ludacris' debut. Even so, it's overall a worthy exchange, since there's something here on Word of Mouf for everyone, signaling Ludacris' leap from the Dirty South underground to the pop-rap mass market.
© Jason Birchmeier /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 18 track(s)
- Total length: 01:18:52
- Main artists: Ludacris
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: RAL (Rush Associated Label)
- Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
© 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group ℗ 2001 The Island Def Jam Music Group
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