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== Release and promotion == == Release and promotion ==
Prior to the album's release Juicy J released several ]s such as ''Rubba Band Business 1'' & ''2'' and 2011's ''Blue Dream & Lean''. Juicy J with his street team passed out mixtapes in ].<ref>http://thesource.com/2013/08/26/exclusive-juicy-j-on-cover-2-of-2-of-the-augustseptember-issue-of-the-source-magazine/</ref> On June 10, 2013, Juicy J announced he would be releasing a four track mixtape prior to the album titled, ''Wax''. All the songs on the mixtape were reported to also have music videos.<ref>{{cite web|last=Meara |first=Paul |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24257/title.mixtape-release-dates-juicy-j-emilio-rojas-gunplay-a-ap-ferg-360 |title=Mixtape Release Dates: Juicy J, Emilio Rojas, Gunplay, A$AP Ferg, 360 &#124; Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-06-10 |accessdate=2013-07-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/06/the-most-anticipated-summer-albums-of-2013/juicy-j-stay-trippy |author=David Drake, Dharmic X, Edwin Ortiz, Insanul Ahmed, Julian Kimble, Lauren Nostro, Nathan Susman, Rob Kenner|title=11. Juicy J, Stay Trippy — The Most Anticipated Albums of Summer 2013 |publisher=Complex |date=2013-06-13 |accessdate=2013-07-22}}</ref> Prior to the album's release Juicy J released several ]s such as ''Rubba Band Business 1'' & ''2'' and 2011's ''Blue Dream & Lean''. Juicy J with his street team passed out mixtapes in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesource.com/2013/08/26/exclusive-juicy-j-on-cover-2-of-2-of-the-augustseptember-issue-of-the-source-magazine/ |title=Exclusive: Juicy J & Dr. Luke On Cover 2-Of-2 Of The August/September Issue Of The Source Magazine |publisher=TheSource |date=2013-08-21 |accessdate=2013-08-29}}</ref> On June 10, 2013, Juicy J announced he would be releasing a four track mixtape prior to the album titled, ''Wax''. All the songs on the mixtape were reported to also have music videos.<ref>{{cite web|last=Meara |first=Paul |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24257/title.mixtape-release-dates-juicy-j-emilio-rojas-gunplay-a-ap-ferg-360 |title=Mixtape Release Dates: Juicy J, Emilio Rojas, Gunplay, A$AP Ferg, 360 &#124; Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-06-10 |accessdate=2013-07-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/06/the-most-anticipated-summer-albums-of-2013/juicy-j-stay-trippy |author=David Drake, Dharmic X, Edwin Ortiz, Insanul Ahmed, Julian Kimble, Lauren Nostro, Nathan Susman, Rob Kenner|title=11. Juicy J, Stay Trippy — The Most Anticipated Albums of Summer 2013 |publisher=Complex |date=2013-06-13 |accessdate=2013-07-22}}</ref>


He worked as a supporting/opening act along with the rest of ] on Wiz Khalifa's 2050 Tour during late 2012 and early 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/11/behind-the-scenes-on-juicy-j-wiz-khalifas-2050-tour-video/ |title=Behind the Scenes on Juicy J & Wiz Khalifa’s 2050 Tour ] episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh9QRA0PWGf469Oc3c |title=Video: Juicy J "Trippy Tour Vlog" Part 1 |publisher=Worldstarhiphop.com |date=2013-03-13 |accessdate=2013-07-22}}</ref> Prior to the album's release Juicy J went on the Stay Trippy Tour from April 21 till June 8, 2013, with his opening act ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.themaskedgorilla.com/juicy-j-announces-stay-trippy-tour-w-aap-ferg/ |author=DV|title=Juicy J Announces ‘Stay Trippy Tour’ w/ A$AP Ferg |publisher=The Masked Gorilla |date=2013-03-07 |accessdate=2013-07-22}}</ref> He is also planning a possible ] tour to take place after the album release.<ref name="billboard1"/> He worked as a supporting/opening act along with the rest of ] on Wiz Khalifa's 2050 Tour during late 2012 and early 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/11/behind-the-scenes-on-juicy-j-wiz-khalifas-2050-tour-video/ |title=Behind the Scenes on Juicy J & Wiz Khalifa’s 2050 Tour ] episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh9QRA0PWGf469Oc3c |title=Video: Juicy J "Trippy Tour Vlog" Part 1 |publisher=Worldstarhiphop.com |date=2013-03-13 |accessdate=2013-07-22}}</ref> Prior to the album's release Juicy J went on the Stay Trippy Tour from April 21 till June 8, 2013, with his opening act ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.themaskedgorilla.com/juicy-j-announces-stay-trippy-tour-w-aap-ferg/ |author=DV|title=Juicy J Announces ‘Stay Trippy Tour’ w/ A$AP Ferg |publisher=The Masked Gorilla |date=2013-03-07 |accessdate=2013-07-22}}</ref> He is also planning a possible ] tour to take place after the album release.<ref name="billboard1"/>
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|MC=69/100<ref name="metacritic">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/stay-trippy/juicy-j|title=Stay Trippy Reviews|publisher=Metacritic.com|accessdate=2013-08-29}}</ref> |MC=69/100<ref name="metacritic">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/stay-trippy/juicy-j|title=Stay Trippy Reviews|publisher=Metacritic.com|accessdate=2013-08-29}}</ref>
|rev1 = '']'' |rev1 = '']''
|rev1score = 6/10<ref name="exclaim review">http://exclaim.ca/Reviews/HipHop/juicy_j-stay_trippy</ref> |rev1score = 6/10<ref name="exclaim review">{{cite web|last=Marrack |first=Peter |url=http://exclaim.ca/Reviews/HipHop/juicy_j-stay_trippy |title=Juicy J - Stay Trippy • Hip-Hop Reviews • |publisher=Exclaim.ca |date= |accessdate=2013-08-29}}</ref>
|rev2 = '']'' |rev2 = '']''
|rev2score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>http://www.factmag.com/2013/08/28/stay-trippy/</ref> |rev2score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="factmag1">{{cite web|url=http://www.factmag.com/2013/08/28/stay-trippy/ |title=Stay Trippy – FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music |publisher=Factmag.com |date=2013-07-22 |accessdate=2013-08-29}}</ref>
|rev3 = HipHopDX |rev3 = HipHopDX
|rev3score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/album-reviews/id.2136/title.juicy-j-stay-trippy</ref> |rev3score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="hiphopdx1">{{cite web|author=by David "Rek" Lee |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/album-reviews/id.2136/title.juicy-j-stay-trippy |title=Juicy J - Stay Trippy |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-08-01 |accessdate=2013-08-29}}</ref>
|rev4 = '']'' |rev4 = '']''
|rev4score = {{Rating|2.5|4}}<ref name="USA Today review">http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/reviews/2013/08/26/album-of-the-week-juicy-js-stay-trippy/2703745/</ref> |rev4score = {{Rating|2.5|4}}<ref name="USA Today review">{{cite web|author=Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY |url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/reviews/2013/08/26/album-of-the-week-juicy-js-stay-trippy/2703745/ |title=Album of the week: Juicy J's 'Stay Trippy' |publisher=Usatoday.com |date= |accessdate=2013-08-29}}</ref>
|rev5 = '']'' |rev5 = '']''
|rev5score = {{Rating|4|5}} (XL)<ref>http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2013/08/juicy-j-stay-trippy-album-review/</ref> |rev5score = {{Rating|4|5}} (XL)<ref name="xxlmag1">{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2013/08/juicy-j-stay-trippy-album-review/ |title=Juicy J Plays To His Strengths On 'Stay Trippy' - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date= |accessdate=2013-08-29}}</ref>
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''Stay Trippy'' was met with generally positive reviews from ]s. At ], which assigns a ] rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an ] score of 69, based on 4 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable reviews".<ref name="metacritic"/> Peter Marrack of '']'' gave the album a six out of ten, saying "Teens twerk to it; strippers work to it; hustlers vibe with it; and gangsters laugh at it. For all its vulgarity, predictability, repetitiveness and reckless musings on drugs, Juicy J's trippy music succeeds because of its spirit."<ref name="exclaim review"/> Elysa Gardner of ] gave the album two and a half stars out of four, saying "''Stay Trippy'' can be musically compelling. The arrangements make the biggest impression, on tracks such as the sinuous The Woods (with Justin Timberlake) and the twinkling Talkin' Bout (with Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa). Granted, the words are hard to miss. "Stay motivated, stay high, stay hustling, (forget) everything else," he intones on So Much Money, a title that sums up the highest virtue in J's world."<ref name="USA Today review"/> David "Rek" Lee of HipHopDX gave the album three out of four stars, saying "Some Rap is tailor made for headphone listening and careful analysis of every word. Then there are songs that are meant to be played loud in public settings, and the lyrics don’t matter so much. If you haven’t already figured it out, ''Stay Trippy'' is the latter. And for as much flack as it receives, there is entertainment value there and it serves its purpose as a soundtrack to the “trippy” lifestyle. Still, existing within that world that overlooks lyrical competence or any moral deficiencies, there are enough instances where the veteran’s effortless style starts veering too close to effort-less. But it doesn’t seem like the veteran will be going away anytime soon."<ref>http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/album-reviews/id.2136/title.juicy-j-stay-trippy</ref> ''Stay Trippy'' was met with generally positive reviews from ]s. At ], which assigns a ] rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an ] score of 69, based on 4 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable reviews".<ref name="metacritic"/> Peter Marrack of '']'' gave the album a six out of ten, saying "Teens twerk to it; strippers work to it; hustlers vibe with it; and gangsters laugh at it. For all its vulgarity, predictability, repetitiveness and reckless musings on drugs, Juicy J's trippy music succeeds because of its spirit."<ref name="exclaim review"/> Elysa Gardner of ] gave the album two and a half stars out of four, saying "''Stay Trippy'' can be musically compelling. The arrangements make the biggest impression, on tracks such as the sinuous The Woods (with Justin Timberlake) and the twinkling Talkin' Bout (with Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa). Granted, the words are hard to miss. "Stay motivated, stay high, stay hustling, (forget) everything else," he intones on So Much Money, a title that sums up the highest virtue in J's world."<ref name="USA Today review"/> David "Rek" Lee of HipHopDX gave the album three out of four stars, saying "Some Rap is tailor made for headphone listening and careful analysis of every word. Then there are songs that are meant to be played loud in public settings, and the lyrics don’t matter so much. If you haven’t already figured it out, ''Stay Trippy'' is the latter. And for as much flack as it receives, there is entertainment value there and it serves its purpose as a soundtrack to the “trippy” lifestyle. Still, existing within that world that overlooks lyrical competence or any moral deficiencies, there are enough instances where the veteran’s effortless style starts veering too close to effort-less. But it doesn’t seem like the veteran will be going away anytime soon."<ref name="hiphopdx1"/>


B.J. Steiner of '']'' gave the album an XL, saying "While the album features some missteps—the song with Justin Timberlake (“The Woods”) is lifeless and the record feels a few songs too long—these are ultimately minor issues. ''Stay Trippy'' is a record that knows to stay within the lane that it’s carved for itself. Big-budget stripper rap has rarely sounded so fresh. Stay trippy for life, mane."<ref>http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2013/08/juicy-j-stay-trippy-album-review/</ref> Chris Kelly of '']'' gave the album three out of five stars, saying "Juicy J has spent the the last few years tweaking his style to better suit Southern hip-hop du jour, successfully morphing from ex-Three 6 Mafia frontman to trap rap mascot. By embracing the codeine-weed-molly trifecta, hashtag-friendly hooks, and — perhaps most significantly — ascendant producers, the 38-year-old rapper has maintained rap relevance, even as that has become more difficult than ever. If the album doesn’t say much more than “I’m still here”, that’s fine: ''Stay Trippy'' is a victory lap."<ref>http://www.factmag.com/2013/08/28/stay-trippy/</ref> B.J. Steiner of '']'' gave the album an XL, saying "While the album features some missteps—the song with Justin Timberlake (“The Woods”) is lifeless and the record feels a few songs too long—these are ultimately minor issues. ''Stay Trippy'' is a record that knows to stay within the lane that it’s carved for itself. Big-budget stripper rap has rarely sounded so fresh. Stay trippy for life, mane."<ref name="xxlmag1"/> Chris Kelly of '']'' gave the album three out of five stars, saying "Juicy J has spent the the last few years tweaking his style to better suit Southern hip-hop du jour, successfully morphing from ex-Three 6 Mafia frontman to trap rap mascot. By embracing the codeine-weed-molly trifecta, hashtag-friendly hooks, and — perhaps most significantly — ascendant producers, the 38-year-old rapper has maintained rap relevance, even as that has become more difficult than ever. If the album doesn’t say much more than “I’m still here”, that’s fine: ''Stay Trippy'' is a victory lap."<ref name="factmag1"/>


==Track listing== ==Track listing==
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| rowspan="3"| August 27, 2013 | rowspan="3"| August 27, 2013
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Stay Trippy is the third solo studio album by American rapper Juicy J. The album was released in the United States on August 27, 2013, under Taylor Gang Records, Kemosabe Records and Columbia Records. The album is Juicy J's first solo album since distancing himself from Three 6 Mafia and signing to Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Records, who makes three appearances on the album.

Stay Trippy's production was handled between 2011 to 2013 by producers such as Juicy J himself, Mike WiLL Made It, Cirkut, Lex Luger, SAP, Supa Dups, ID Labs, Timbaland, and Young Chop among others. The album also also featured additional guest appearances from Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, The Weeknd, A$AP Rocky, Wale, Trey Songz, Young Jeezy, Big Sean, Pimp C, Trina, Yelawolf, and Project Pat.

The album was supported by three official singles, the RIAA certified platinum lead single "Bandz a Make Her Dance" which features Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz. Along with "Show Out" featuring Big Sean, and Young Jeezy, and "Bounce It" featuring Trey Songz and Wale. All three charted on the US Billboard Hot 100. He also went on the Stay Trippy Tour with ASAP Ferg beginning on April 20, 2013 till September 2013.

Background

After frequently collaborating with rapper Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J signed to Taylor Gang Records in December 2011. Soon after he started recording for his next studio album. In an interview on March 7, 2012, Juicy J announced his third studio album would be titled Stay Trippy. He went on to say that he has recorded many songs with rap group Odd Future.

In an interview in late November 2012, Juicy J announced the album would be released in February 2013 and indicated an interest in working with Nas, Dr. Dre and Jay-Z. He also went on to say the album was almost finished. Juicy J had stated he recorded around 80 songs for the project, which were mostly recorded in hotel rooms while on tour. The album was ranked at number 22 on Complex Magazine's list of the 50 most anticipated albums of 2013.

Guests and production

Juicy J revealed that he has worked with various artists on the album, such as Wiz Khalifa, The Weeknd, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Yelawolf, Chris Brown, Project Pat, Maejor Ali, Young Jeezy and Big Sean. He announced the album would feature production from frequent collaborators Lex Luger, Sonny Digital, Mike WiLL Made It, Dr. Luke, Illangelo, Crazy Mike and Juicy J himself, as well as from some Indie pop bands. He would later reveal he had also collaborated with Trey Songz on the album. Wiz Khalifa revealed that Hit-Boy would also be producing on the album. Juicy would later reveal collaborations with Yelawolf, and Taylor Gang members Lola Monroe and Chevy Woods. Also in an interview with Billboard Juicy said there would be a "secret special feature" on the album he has yet to reveal.

Wiz Khalifa told Power 105 on April 18, that legendary rapper Pimp C will be on the album, and later on April 23 during an interview with DJ Whoo Kid he said that singer Justin Timberlake would make a guest appearance. On July 6, Juicy J confirmed production on the album would come from himself, Mike Will Made It, Dr. Luke, Lex Luger, Young Chop, Crazy Mike, Baby E, Timbaland, I.D. Labs, and Danny Boy Styles among others. In a press release on July 15, 2013, he confirmed the album would feature guest appearances from Wiz Khalifa, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, The Weeknd, A$AP Rocky, Wale, Trey Songz, Young Jeezy, Big Sean, Pimp C, Trina, Yelawolf, and Project Pat.

Release and promotion

Prior to the album's release Juicy J released several mixtapes such as Rubba Band Business 1 & 2 and 2011's Blue Dream & Lean. Juicy J with his street team passed out mixtapes in Atlanta. On June 10, 2013, Juicy J announced he would be releasing a four track mixtape prior to the album titled, Wax. All the songs on the mixtape were reported to also have music videos.

He worked as a supporting/opening act along with the rest of Taylor Gang on Wiz Khalifa's 2050 Tour during late 2012 and early 2013. On March 13, Juicy J released the first of many Trippy Tour vlog episodes. Prior to the album's release Juicy J went on the Stay Trippy Tour from April 21 till June 8, 2013, with his opening act ASAP Ferg. He is also planning a possible college tour to take place after the album release.

In early February 2013 in an interview Juicy J reported the album would release near the end of March 2013. He would however push it back and on March 11, 2013 say the album would be released in June or July 2013. On April 29, he would announce a release date of July 2, 2013. However he would push it back till August and on July 15, in a press release Juicy J announced a final release date for the album of August 27, 2013. Six days later on, July 21, 2013 the track listing and album cover was released.

Singles

The first single from the album is "Bandz a Make Her Dance", which was released on September 11, 2012. The single version features 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne. It was created in a hotel room in Washington, DC. The song has peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100. The music video premiered on MTV Jams on September 23, 2012. Several publications including The Washington Post and Complex Magazine included the song among the top ten songs of 2012. The song was certified platinum by the RIAA for sales of over one million copies.

The second official single from the album was "Show Out" which features Big Sean and Young Jeezy. After its premiere on November 30, 2012, the song was released as a digital download on January 25, 2013. As with his previous single the song is produced by Mike WiLL Made It. The music video for "Show Out" was filmed on January 25, 2013, and was directed by Juicy J himself. On March 7, 2013, the music video appeared online for "Show Out" featuring Young Jeezy and Big Sean. The song has since peaked at No. 74 on the Billboard Hot 100. On April 24, 2013, the remix was released featuring verses from T.I. and the late Pimp C.

On February 16, 2013, it was announced that the third single was "One Of Those Nights" featuring R&B singer The Weeknd. The song was produced by Canadian-producer Illangelo. It was premiered on February 20, 2013 via SoundCloud, and made available to purchase on March 11, 2013 as a promotional single. On June 20, 2013, the music video was released for "One Of Those Nights" featuring The Weeknd. However the single failed to chart.

On June 25, 2013 the third official single "Bounce It" featuring Trey Songz and Wale was released to iTunes. Upon release the song peaked at No. two on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. The music video was filmed on July 2, 2013. On July 19, 2013, the music video for "Bounce It" featuring Wale and Trey Songz appeared online.

In a August 2013, Juicy J told Billboard that "The Woods" featuring Justin Timberlake, with production by Timbaland could very possibly be a future single. He also said that he would be releasing as many as six total singles from the album.

Critical response

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic69/100
Review scores
SourceRating
Exclaim!6/10
Fact
HipHopDX
USA Today
XXL (XL)

Stay Trippy was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 69, based on 4 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable reviews". Peter Marrack of Exclaim! gave the album a six out of ten, saying "Teens twerk to it; strippers work to it; hustlers vibe with it; and gangsters laugh at it. For all its vulgarity, predictability, repetitiveness and reckless musings on drugs, Juicy J's trippy music succeeds because of its spirit." Elysa Gardner of USA Today gave the album two and a half stars out of four, saying "Stay Trippy can be musically compelling. The arrangements make the biggest impression, on tracks such as the sinuous The Woods (with Justin Timberlake) and the twinkling Talkin' Bout (with Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa). Granted, the words are hard to miss. "Stay motivated, stay high, stay hustling, (forget) everything else," he intones on So Much Money, a title that sums up the highest virtue in J's world." David "Rek" Lee of HipHopDX gave the album three out of four stars, saying "Some Rap is tailor made for headphone listening and careful analysis of every word. Then there are songs that are meant to be played loud in public settings, and the lyrics don’t matter so much. If you haven’t already figured it out, Stay Trippy is the latter. And for as much flack as it receives, there is entertainment value there and it serves its purpose as a soundtrack to the “trippy” lifestyle. Still, existing within that world that overlooks lyrical competence or any moral deficiencies, there are enough instances where the veteran’s effortless style starts veering too close to effort-less. But it doesn’t seem like the veteran will be going away anytime soon."

B.J. Steiner of XXL gave the album an XL, saying "While the album features some missteps—the song with Justin Timberlake (“The Woods”) is lifeless and the record feels a few songs too long—these are ultimately minor issues. Stay Trippy is a record that knows to stay within the lane that it’s carved for itself. Big-budget stripper rap has rarely sounded so fresh. Stay trippy for life, mane." Chris Kelly of Fact gave the album three out of five stars, saying "Juicy J has spent the the last few years tweaking his style to better suit Southern hip-hop du jour, successfully morphing from ex-Three 6 Mafia frontman to trap rap mascot. By embracing the codeine-weed-molly trifecta, hashtag-friendly hooks, and — perhaps most significantly — ascendant producers, the 38-year-old rapper has maintained rap relevance, even as that has become more difficult than ever. If the album doesn’t say much more than “I’m still here”, that’s fine: Stay Trippy is a victory lap."

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Stop It"Jordan HoustonMike WiLL Made It, Marz (co.)3:21
2."Smokin' Rollin'" (featuring Pimp C)J. Houston, Chad Butler, Cameron Thomaz, Abel Tesfaye, Adrien Gough, Henry WalterJuicy J, Crazy Mike2:36
3."No Heart No Love" (featuring Project Pat)J. Houston, Patrick Houston, Kevin WoodsYoung Chop4:03
4."So Much Money"J. HoustonLex Luger, Juicy J (co.), Crazy Mike (co.)3:31
5."Bounce It" (featuring Wale and Trey Songz)J. Houston, Olubowale Akintimehin, Lukasz Gottwald, Jacob Kasher, Ethan Lowery, H. WalterDr. Luke, Cirkut, Baby E4:20
6."Wax"J. Houston, Marilyn McLeod, Pamela SawyerJuicy J, Crazy Mike3:33
7."Gun Plus a Mask" (featuring Yelawolf)J. Houston, Michael AthaJuicy J, Crazy Mike3:23
8."Smoke a Nigga" (featuring Wiz Khalifa)J. Houston, C. ThomazMike WiLL Made It4:17
9."Show Out" (featuring Big Sean and Young Jeezy)J. Houston, Sean Anderson, Jay JenkinsMike WiLL Made It, J-Bo (co.)4:29
10."The Woods" (featuring Justin Timberlake)J. Houston, Timothy Mosley, Justin TimberlakeTimbaland4:20
11."Money a Do It"J. HoustonJuicy J, Crazy Mike3:56
12."Talkin' Bout" (featuring Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa)J. Houston, Christopher Brown, C. ThomazID Labs, SAP, Ritz Reynolds4:21
13."All I Blow Is Loud"J. HoustonLex Luger3:38
14."Bandz a Make Her Dance" (featuring Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz)Michael Williams, J. Houston, Dwayne Carter, Tauheed Epps, Justin GamerMike WiLL Made It, J-Bo (co.)4:38
15."Scholarship" (featuring ASAP Rocky)J. Houston, Rakim MayersDr. Luke3:29
16."If I Ain't"J. HoustonLex Luger3:44
Best Buy deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
17."One Thousand" (featuring Wiz Khalifa)J. Houston, C. Thomaz, Frederick HibbertRecollect3:25
18."Having Sex" (featuring Trina and 2 Chainz)J. Houston, Katrina Taylor T. Epps, Dwayne Chin-Quee, Paul Jefferies, Luther Campbell, Mark Ross, Chris Wong Won, David HobbsSupa Dups, Nineteen85 (co.)3:44
19."One of Those Nights" (featuring The Weeknd)A. Tesfaye, Ahmad Balshe, Danny Schofield, J. HoustonDanny Boy Styles, The Weeknd4:17
Sample credits
  • "Smokin' Rollin'" samples "High For This" performed by The Weeknd.
  • "Wax" samples "I Get High (On Your Memory)" performed by Freda Payne.
  • "One Thousand" samples "Just Like That" performed by Toots and the Maytals.
  • "Having Sex" samples "If You Believe In Sex" performed by 2 Live Crew.

Release history

Region Date Format Label
France August 23, 2013 CD, digital download Kemosabe, Columbia
Germany
Canada August 27, 2013
United Kingdom Sony
United States Taylor Gang, Kemosabe, Columbia
Australia September 6, 2013 Kemosabe, Sony
New Zealand

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