Trill (album)

Trill
Studio album by
Bun B
ReleasedOctober 18, 2005 (2005-10-18)
Recorded2004–05
Studio
GenreSouthern hip-hop
Length73:52
LabelRap-A-Lot 4 Life, Asylum, Atlantic
Producer
Bun B chronology
Trill
(2005) 		II Trill
(2008)
Singles from Trill
  1. "Draped Up"
    Released: September 6, 2005
  2. "Get Throwed"
    Released: December 6, 2005
  3. "Git It"
    Released: January 24, 2006

Trill is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Bun B. It was released on October 18, 2005, through Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records and Atlantic Records. Recording sessions took place at Studio 7303 in Houston and at PatchWerk Recording Studios and Stankonia Studios in Atlanta. Production was handled by Mr. Lee, Mannie Fresh, Salih Williams, Bigg Tyme, Cory Mo, Jazze Pha, John Bido, KLC, Lil Jon, Maejor, Mike Dean, Mr. Collipark, Sean Wee, Trey Songz and Travis Barker. It features guest appearances from Lil' Keke, Mike Jones, Young Jeezy, Z-Ro, Aztek, Birdman, Chamillionaire, Jay-Z, Jazze Pha, J. Prince, Juvenile, Lil' Flip, Ludacris, Mannie Fresh, Mddl Fngz, Paul Wall, Pimp C, Scarface, Slim Thug, T.I., Too $hort, Trey Songz, Ying Yang Twins and Skinhead Rob.

The album debuted at number six on the Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 118,000 copies in the United States.[1] It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on March 20, 2006 for selling 500,000 units in the US alone.

It was supported with the singles "Draped Up", the 'H-Town Mix' version of which peaked at No. 45 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, a promotional single "Hold U Down", which made it to No. 106 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, "Get Throwed", which reached No. 49 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and "Git It", which made it to No. 101 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 109 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
HipHopDX4/5[3]
Pitchfork6.9/10[4]
RapReviews8.5/10[5]
SpinB+[6]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Inauguration" (featuring J. Prince)
Cory Mo1:51
2."Bun"
KLC4:06
3."Get Throwed" (featuring Pimp C, Z-Ro, Young Jeezy and Jay-Z)
Mr. Lee3:53
4."Draped Up" (featuring Lil' Keke)
  • Freeman
  • Salih Williams
Salih Williams4:16
5."I'm Fresh" (featuring Mannie Fresh)
Mannie Fresh4:16
6."Trill Recognize Trill" (featuring Ludacris)
Lil' Jon5:24
7."Pushin'" (featuring Scarface and Young Jeezy)
Mr. Lee4:41
8."I'm Ballin'" (featuring Jazze Pha)
Jazze Pha4:20
9."What I Represent (UGK)"
  • Freeman
  • Thomas
Mannie Fresh4:39
10."The Story"
John Bido5:55
11."Hold U Down" (featuring Trey Songz, Mike Jones and Baby)
4:19
12."I'm a "G"" (featuring T.I.)
4:09
13."Git It" (featuring Ying Yang Twins)
Mr. Collipark3:57
14."Who Need a "B"" (featuring Too $hort and Juvenile)
Bigg Tyme4:40
15."Retaliation Is a Must" (featuring Mddl Fngz)
  • Freeman
  • Sean Wheelock
  • M. Grisby
  • Anthony Bowser
  • A. Stephenson
Sean Wee3:48
16."Draped Up (H-Town Mix)" (featuring Lil' Keke, Slim Thug, Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Mike Jones, Aztek, Z-Ro and Lil' Flip)
Salih Williams5:11
17."Late Night Creepin' (Bonus Track)" (featuring Skinhead Rob and Travis Barker)
Travis Barker4:27
Total length:1:13:52
Sample credits
  • Track 7 contains a sample of "Keep On Pushing" performed by The Impressions.
  • Track 10 contains a sample of "All The Time You Need" performed by Chanson.
  • Track 13 contains an interpolation of "Get It Girl" and "Throw That D" performed by the 2 Live Crew.
  • Track 14 contains a sample of "Dope Fiend Beat" performed by Too $hort.

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[11] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

References

  1. ^ Hasty, Katie (May 28, 2008). "3 Doors Down Cruises To No. 1 On Album Chart". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  2. ^ Jeffries, David. "Trill - Bun B | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  3. ^ Springer, Anthony (October 20, 2005). "Bun B - Trill". HipHopDX. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Breihan, Tom (October 31, 2005). "Bun B: Trill". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (October 18, 2005). "Bun B :: Trill – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2005. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  6. ^ "Reviews: CDs: Quick Cuts". Spin. Vol. 21, no. 12. SPIN Media LLC. December 2005. ISSN 0886-3032.
  7. ^ "Bun B Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  8. ^ "Bun B Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  9. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2005". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  10. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2006". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  11. ^ "American album certifications – Bun B – Trill". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
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