By: Reggie Singh
Juicy J and DJ Paul from the Academy-Award winning and 2009 BET award nominee rap group, Three 6 Mafia, release their solo albums. With 4 gold and platinum albums already under their belt Hustle Till I Die and Scale-A-Ton should follow a similar path. Since their debut in the mid-90′s they have experienced a number of changes in their line-up, but ultimately it came down Juicy J and DJ Paul. Their “get buck” style of rap is a spin-off of the ever popular “Crunk” and tends to focus on the club scene. Even though the two have traditionally worked together for some time, they’re now embarking on their own solo careers. While these are separate albums there is still a similarity due in part to their constant collaborations. Nonetheless, these albums will appeal to any true Three 6 Mafia fans.
Artist: Juicy J
Release: Hustle Till I Die
Label: Hypnotize Minds Productions/D-Brady Investments
Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Release Date: 6/16/09
UPC: 097037362126
Territory: World
Even with a release date for June 2nd the single, “30 Inches” featuring Gucci Mane and Project Pat, has already been receiving radio play and the preview for the song on YouTube has been streamed over 50,000 in a very short period. This track is going to see many remixes in the near future, and who knows maybe a chopped and screwed version as well. “North Memphis Like Me (feat. V Slash)” is another stand out track that builds up to a heavy hitting bass line. V Slash brings a contrast to the track that can only be described as the epitome of the Dirty South. Juicy J has always represented Memphis, Tennessee and this album is no exception.
Juicy J
“30 Inches (feat. Gucci Mane & Project Pat)” (mp3)
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Artist: DJ Paul
Release: Scale-A-Ton
Label: Scale-A-Ton Entertainment
Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Release Date: 5/5/09
UPC: 097037362027
Territory: World
With DJ Paul’s flawless production combined with Lord Infamous’ lyrical talent, this album will knock your socks off. DJ Paul’s horror beats and the iconic Three 6 Mafia hi-hat creates a unique sound that is undeniably Three 6 Mafia influenced. “She Wanta Get High (feat. Lord Infamous)” showcases DJ Paul’s production abilities as he incorporates samples that change pitch to create a depth to the track that would otherwise be dominated by the bass. This album gives DJ Paul well deserved attention, since we all know that the producer never really gets the credit that is deserved to him.
DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia
“You On’t Want It (feat. Lord Infamous)” (mp3)
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DJ Paul’s Scale-A-Ton is out now, but you’ll have to wait another few weeks for Juicy J’s release. Get a preview of “30 Inches (feat. Gucci Mane and Project Pat)” after the jump…
