Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101

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Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101
File:Young Jeezy Let's Get It Thug Motivation 101.jpg
Studio album by Young Jeezy
Released July 26, 2005
Recorded 2004–05
Genre
Length 77:41
Label
Producer
Young Jeezy chronology
Come Shop wit Me
(2003)Come Shop wit Me2003		 Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101
(2005)		 The Inspiration
(2006)The Inspiration2006

Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 is the third studio album by American rapper Young Jeezy. It was released on July 26, 2005, by Def Jam, distributed by his record label Corporate Thugz Entertainment (CTE). The album marks as his first major-label debut release with Def Jam.

Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 was supported by four singles; "And Then What" featuring Mannie Fresh, "Soul Survivor" featuring Akon, "Go Crazy" and "My Hood". The song "Go Crazy", also has the remixed version, which features guest vocals from a fellow rapper Jay-Z.

Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard 200, selling 172,000 copies in the first week. On September 29, 2005, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Commercial performance

Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard 200, selling 172,000 copies in the first week. On September 29, 2005, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2009, the album has sold 1,933,000 copies in the United States.[1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
AllHipHop 4/5 stars [2]
Allmusic 4/5 stars [3]
Entertainment Weekly (Favorable) [4]
Pitchfork Media (7.7/10) [5]
Plugged In (average) [6]
Prefix Magazine (5/10) [7]
RapReviews (8/10) [8]
Robert Christgau (choice cut) [9]
Rolling Stone 3/5 stars [10]
The Situation 4.5/5 stars [11]
Spin B [12]
Stylus Magazine B [13]
ThaCorner (7.75/10) [14]
USA Today 3/4 stars [15]

Accolades

In 2012, Complex called the album one of the classic albums of the last decade.[16] In 2015, hip hop writer Brooklyn Russell declared the album "trap rap's apotheosis" while observing its impact: "Working with only a handful of Shawty Redd beats and his naturally raspy voice, Atlanta native Young Jeezy would lay down the blueprint for an entire region of rappers—virtually knocking big players like Lil Jon out of commission."[17]

Track listing

No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length
1. "Thug Motivation 101"  
Shawty Redd 3:14
2. "Standing Ovation"  
Drumma Boy 4:14
3. "Gangsta Music"  
  • Jenkins
  • Stewart
 Shawty Redd 4:02
4. "Let's Get It / Sky's the Limit"  
Midnight Black 3:42
5. "And Then What" (featuring Mannie Fresh)
Mannie Fresh 4:05
6. "Go Crazy"  
Don Cannon 4:13
7. "Last of a Dying Breed" (featuring Trick Daddy, Young Buck & Lil' Will)
  • Sanchez Holmes
  • Khao
 3:56
8. "My Hood"  
Lil' C 4:00
9. "Bottom of the Map"  
  • Jenkins
  • Stewart
 Shawty Redd 4:21
10. "Get Ya Mind Right"  
  • Jenkins
  • Stewart
 Shawty Redd 3:41
11. "Trap Star"  
Mr. Collipark 3:52
12. "Bang" (featuring T.I. & Lil Scrappy)
Jazze Pha 4:28
13. "Don't Get Caught"  
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League 4:17
14. "Soul Survivor" (featuring Akon)
Akon 4:40
15. "Trap or Die" (featuring Bun B)
Shawty Redd 4:00
16. "Tear It Up" (featuring Lloyd & Slick Pulla)
Midnight Black 4:29
17. "That's How Ya Feel"  
  • Jenkins
  • Stewart
 Shawty Redd 4:03
18. "Talk to 'Em"  
Nitti 4:23
19. "Air Forces"  
  • Jenkins
  • Stewart
 Shawty Redd 4:01
Notes
  • On the UK release for the album, it features the remix to "Go Crazy", which features a guest vocals from a fellow rapper Jay-Z.
Sample credits

Chart positions

Chart (2005) Peak
position
US Billboard 200 2
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 1
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard) 1

References

  1. ↑ http://hiphop-n-more.com/2009/10/xxl-scans-def-jams-entire-discography-record-sales/
  2. ↑ Houston Williams (2005-08-03). "Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
  3. ↑ Andy Kellman. "Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 - Young Jeezy". Allmusic. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
  4. ↑ Ryan Dombal (2005-08-05). "Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 Review". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  5. ↑ Sean Fennessey (2005-08-14). "Young Jeezy: Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
  6. ↑ Tom Neven; Bob Smithouser. "Young Jeezy: Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101". Plugged In. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
  7. ↑ Rafael Martinez (2005-08-23). "Album Review: Young Jeezy - Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101". Prefix Magazine. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
  8. ↑ Steve "Flash" Juon (2005-08-02). "Young Jeezy :: Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 :: Def Jam". RapReviews. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  9. ↑ Robert Christgau. "CG: Young Jeezy". RobertChristgau.com. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
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  11. ↑ Usman Sajjad (2005-07-26). "Young Jeezy - Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101". The Situation. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
  12. ↑ Ryan, Chris. (2005-09-15) "Young Jeezy, 'Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101' (Def Jam); Boyz N Da Hood, 'Boyz N Da Hood' (Bad Boy)". Spin. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  13. ↑ Evan McGarvey (2005-08-10). "Young Jeezy - Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 - Review". Stylus Magazine. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
  14. ↑ [1][dead link]
  15. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  16. ↑ http://www.complex.com/music/2012/12/25-rap-albums-from-the-past-decade-that-deserve-classic-status/young-jeezy-thug-motivation-101
  17. ↑ http://prettymuchamazing.com/reviews/migos-yung-rich-nation
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