The Peoples Champ

The Peoples Champ
Studio album by Paul Wall
Released September 13, 2005[1]
Recorded 2004–05
Genre Hip hop, southern hip hop
Length 70:18
Label Swishahouse, Atlantic, Asylum
Producer Paul Wall (also exec.), DJ Paul, Juicy J, DJ Michael "5000" Watts, Grid Iron, Sanchez Holmes, Khao, Kojack, Salih Williams, KLC, Mr. Lee, Kanye West, Speez, A. Sampson
Paul Wall chronology
Chick Magnet
(2004)		 The Peoples Champ
(2005)		 Get Money, Stay True
(2007)

The Peoples Champ is the second studio album by American rapper Paul Wall. It was released on September 13, 2005, by Swishahouse, Atlantic Records and Asylum Records. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 176,000 copies in its first week.[2] This serves as his first number one in two solo studio releases, after Chick Magnet (2004). The album was supported by four singles: "Sittin' Sidewayz" featuring Big Pokey, "They Don't Know", "Girl" and "Drive Slow" (Kanye West featuring Paul Wall and GLC). Both "Sittin' Sidewayz" and "Girl" are certified gold by the RIAA for selling more than 500,000 copies each in the United States.[3]

The limited edition of The Peoples Champ features two CDs: disc one contains the original album, while disc two contains the "screwed and chopped" version by DJ Michael "5000" Watts. The Watts mix was released as a stand-alone CD the following week.[4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]
Blender[6]
HipHopDX[7]
Okayplayer[8]
Pitchfork Media7.9/10[9]
RapReviews8/10[10]
Rolling Stone[11]
The Situation3/5[12]

The Peoples Champ received generally positive reviews from music critics who found Wall better than fellow Houston rapper Mike Jones. Tom Breihan of Pitchfork Media credited newcomer producer Grid Iron for providing some consistent beats throughout the album and Wall for being an above-average rapper saying, "So Wall is a good rapper, but not a great one. But then, this is 2005, and all a rapper needs to make a good album is enough great, complimentary beats and guest appearances to keep the whole thing interesting all the way through."[9] Andy Kellman of AllMusic also praised Wall as a rapper, saying his flow is something that "always fits into the fabric of the track."[5] Jonah Weiner of Blender lauded Wall's ability to lace crafty wordplay about the typical hip-hop tropes, saying that "This is materialism at its most mesmerizing."[6] K. B. Tindal of HipHopDX praised the album for its party tracks but was looking for some substance throughout it, saying that "After actually listening to the project it was worth the wait but still could have been a little more introspective with more heartfelt tracks. [...] For the most part it is what it is; shit talking made to sound good."[7] Usman Sajjad of The Situation praised the album for its production and catchy party tracks, concluding that "With new hustles like his grills and various endorsements with Reebok and other companies, Paul Wall gives evidence with his debut 'The People’s Champ', that Houston still flows strongly through his blood, whilst moving one foot into mainstream Hip Hop."[12]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I'm a Playa" (featuring Three 6 Mafia)Paul Slayton, Paul Beauregard, Jordan HoustonDJ Paul, Juicy J4:25
2."They Don't Know" (featuring Mike Jones)Slayton, Michael Jones, Calvin "Grid Iron" Earl, Bernard Freeman, Chad Butler, Todd "Grid Iron" BerryGrid Iron3:43
3."Ridin' Dirty" (featuring Trey Songz)Slayton, Tremaine Neverson, Earl, BerryGrid Iron4:27
4."State to State" (featuring Freeway)Slayton, Leslie Pridgen, Marquinarius "Sanchez" HolmesSanchez Holmes4:12
5."So Many Diamonds" (featuring T.I.)Slayton, Clifford Harris, Jr., Kevin "Khao" CatesKhao3:58
6."Smooth Operator"  Slayton, Leroy Hutson, Michael HawkinsKojack3:15
7."Sittin' Sidewayz" (featuring Big Pokey)Slayton, Milton Powell, Salih WilliamsS. Williams3:52
8."Internet Going Nutz"  Slayton, Craig LawsonKLC4:43
9."Trill" (featuring B.G. and Bun B)Slayton, Christopher Dorsey, Freeman, Earl, BerryGrid Iron4:08
10."Sippin' Tha Barre"  Slayton, Earl, BerryMr. Lee4:39
11."Drive Slow" (Kanye West featuring Paul Wall and GLC)Slayton, Kanye West, Leonard HarrisWest4:33
12."March N Step" (featuring Grit Boys and Lil Wayne)Slayton, Dwayne Carter, Jr., Earl, Berry, Darius "Grit Boys" Coleman, Dominic "Grit Boys" HarrisGrid Iron3:47
13."Got Plex" (featuring Archie Lee and Cootabang)Slayton, Archie "Lee" TatmonSpeez3:45
14."Girl"  Slayton, Eugene RecordSpeez4:38
15."Big Ballin'"  Slayton, Earl, BerryGrid Iron4:01
16."Sip-N-Get High" (featuring Aqualeo)Slayton, Aswad Sampson, Acie "Aqualeo" High, Clinton Ray, Eric "Aqualeo" MitchellA. Sampson3:45
17."Just Paul Wall"  Slayton, Earl, BerryGrid Iron4:11
Total length:70:18
Sample credits

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (2005) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[13] 1
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[14] 1

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
United States (RIAA)[15] Platinum 1,000,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

Year-end charts

Chart (2005) Position
US Billboard 200[16] 147
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[17] 43
Chart (2006) Position
US Billboard 200[18] 191
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[19] 62

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Release group "The People's Champ" by Paul Wall - MusicBrainz". Retrieved 2016-09-01.
  2. ↑ "Wall Emerges As Billboard 200 'Champ'". Retrieved 2016-09-01.
  3. ↑ "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". Retrieved 2016-09-01.
  4. ↑ "Paul Wall - The Peoples Champ (Screwed & Chopped)". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-09-01.
  5. 1 2 Kellman, Andy. "The Peoples Champ - Paul Wall". AllMusic. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
  6. 1 2 Weiner, Jonah. "Paul Wall - The People's Champ". Blender. Alpha Media Group. Archived from the original on November 28, 2005. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
  7. 1 2 Tindal, K. B. (September 26, 2005). "Paul Wall - The People's Champ". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
  8. ↑ Ruhi, Adrian (September 2005). "Paul Wall - The People's Champ". Okayplayer. Archived from the original on October 17, 2006. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  9. 1 2 Breihan, Tom (October 6, 2005). "Paul Wall: The People's Champ". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
  10. ↑ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (September 13, 2005). "RapReviews.com Feature for September 13, 2005". RapReviews. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
  11. ↑ Paul Wall - The People's Champ at the Wayback Machine (archived January 14, 2009)
  12. 1 2 Sajjad, Usman. "Paul Wall - The People's Champ". The Situation. Archived from the original on November 25, 2005. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Paul Wall – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Paul Wall. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Paul Wall – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Paul Wall. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  15. ↑ "American album certifications – Paul Wall". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 22, 2014. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH
  16. ↑ "Year-End Charts: Billboard 200 Albums - 2005". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  17. ↑ "Year-End Charts: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - 2005". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  18. ↑ "Year-End Charts: Billboard 200 Albums - 2006". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  19. ↑ "Year-End Charts: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - 2006". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
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