The Sweet James Jones Stories | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | March 1, 2005 | |||
Recorded | 2004 | |||
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Length | 1:00:57 | |||
Label | Rap-A-Lot 4 Life, Asylum, Atlantic | |||
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Pimp C chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Sweet James Jones Stories | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
RapReviews | 8.5/10[2] |
The Sweet James Jones Stories is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Pimp C. It was released on March 1, 2005 through Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records and Atlantic Records. Recording sessions took place at Dean's List House of Hits, Noddfactor Studios and Hiroshima Studios. Composed of fourteen tracks, the production was handled by eleven record producers, including Mike Dean, Mr. Lee and N.O. Joe. The album features guest appearances from ABN, Bun B, Cory Mo, Devin the Dude, Lil' Flip and Twista.
There also exists a bootleg version of the album, with a slightly different track listing, recorded by Pimp C while he was in jail.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Hogg in the Game" | 3:10 | ||
2. | "Swang Down / 10 a Key" |
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| 4:29 |
3. | "I'm a Hustler" |
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| 4:19 |
4. | "Coming Up" (featuring Lil' Flip & Z-Ro) | DJ DMD | 4:57 | |
5. | "I'sa Playa" (featuring Bun B, Twista & Z-Ro) |
| N.O. Joe | 4:37 |
6. | "I Know U Strapped" |
| Mr. Lee | 5:08 |
7. | "I Gotta Thang" |
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| 5:37 |
8. | "Slow Down" (featuring Cory Mo) |
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| 5:19 |
9. | "Get My Money" |
| Dani Kartel | 2:47 |
10. | "Young Prostitute" |
| Mike Dean | 3:54 |
11. | "Everytime" (featuring Devin the Dude) |
| Dani Kartel | 4:29 |
12. | "A Thin Line" |
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| 3:56 |
13. | "My Angel" |
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| 3:50 |
14. | "Young Ghetto Stars" (featuring ABN) |
| DJ DMD | 4:25 |
Total length: | 1:00:57 |
Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[3] | 50 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] | 7 |
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[5] | 3 |