| Most Known Unknown | ||||
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| Released | September 27, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2004–2005 | |||
| Genre | Crunk, gangsta rap, hardcore hip hop, Southern hip hop | |||
| Length | 75:39 | |||
| Label | Hypnotize Minds, Sony Urban, Columbia | |||
| Producer | DJ Paul and Juicy J | |||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [1] |
| The Austin Chronicle | [2] |
| Pitchfork | 8.1/10[3] |
| Vibe | 4/5[4] |
| The Village Voice | B−[5] |
Most Known Unknown is the eighth studio album by American hip hop group Three 6 Mafia. It was released on September 27, 2005, by Hypnotize Minds, Sony Urban Music, and Columbia Records and is the follow-up to the 2003 album Da Unbreakables.[1]
This album is known for having some of Three 6 Mafia's biggest hits, including 'Stay Fly' featuring Young Buck and 8Ball & MJG, 'Poppin' My Collar' featuring Project Pat (though Pat's verse wasn't included in the first edition, but would later be included in the re-issue) and 'Side 2 Side' featuring Bow Wow and Project Pat (with Bow Wow and Project Pat's verses, like the 'Poppin' My Collar' remix, would not be used in the first edition, but would be released in the re-issue, along with another remix featuring Kanye West and a slightly different sounding melody). This album would prove to be their biggest success to date, topping the commercial success of their 2000 album When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1.[6] The original version was released on a regular CD version as well as a DualDisc version. The re-release also had a bonus version, with two remixes of 'Poppin' My Collar' and 'Side 2 Side'. A chopped and screwed version by Michael Watts was also released.
Along with chart topping hits, this album also featured several well-known guest rappers, including Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Trick Daddy, Mr. Bigg, 8Ball & MJG, Young Buck, Remy Ma, Bow Wow (only on re-issue), Kanye West (only on re-issue), Lil' Flip, as well as the Hypnotize Camp Posse (Three 6 Mafia, Project Pat, Frayser Boy, Lil Wyte, and others).
Three 6 Mafia member Lord Infamous was notably omitted from this album. Many rumors speculated that he either left the group or was kicked out; these rumors were put to rest when DJ Paul[7] told sources that the reason for Infamous not being on the album was due to a stint in jail, leaving Crunchy Black, DJ Paul and Juicy J the only Three 6 Mafia members to be included on the album.
Most Known Unknown opened at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the R&B/Hip-hop charts with 125,000 copies sold. It was certified gold by RIAA the week following its release on November 2, 2005, and reached platinum status by June 26, 2006.[8]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Most Known Unknown Hits' | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 1:27 | |
| 2. | 'Stay Fly' (featuring Young Buck and 8Ball & MJG) | J. Houston, P. Beauregard, D. Carlton, P. Smith, M. Goodwin, D. Brown | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:56 |
| 3. | 'Roll With It' (featuring Project Pat) | J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:02 |
| 4. | 'Don't Violate' (featuring Frayser Boy) | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, C. Coleman | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:49 |
| 5. | 'Swervin' | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, M. Jones, P. Slayton | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:35 |
| 6. | 'Knock Tha Black Off Yo Ass' (featuring Project Pat) | J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 4:20 |
| 7. | 'Poppin' My Collar' (featuring Mr. Bigg) | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, D. Pears | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 2:56 |
| 8. | 'Hard Hittaz' (featuring Boogiemane) | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, B. Hunt | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 4:12 |
| 9. | 'Side 2 Side' | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:38 |
| 10. | 'Half On A Sack' | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:26 |
| 11. | 'Skit' | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 0:26 | |
| 12. | 'When I Pull Up At The Club' (featuring Paul Wall and Mr. Bigg) | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Slayton, D. Pears | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 4:32 |
| 13. | 'Pussy Got Ya Hooked' (featuring Remy Ma) | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, R. Smith | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 4:20 |
| 14. | 'Don't Cha Get Mad' (featuring Lil Flip and Mr. Bigg) | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, W. Weston, D. Pears | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:23 |
| 15. | 'Body Parts 3' (featuring BoogieMane, Frayser Boy, Lil Wyte, Chrome Korleone, Grandaddy Souf & Project Pat) | J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston, P. Lanshaw, C. Coleman, Chrome Korleone |D. Pannell, B. Hunt, A. Watts | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 4:07 |
| 16. | 'Stay Fly' (Remix) (featuring Slim Thug, Trick Daddy and Project Pat) | J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston, S. Thomas, M. Young | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:51 |
| 17. | 'Outro' | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 2:43 | |
| Total length: | 75:39 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18. | 'Got It 4 Sale' (featuring Chrome Korleone) | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, D. Pannell | DJ Paul, Juicy J, Chrome Korleone | 4:32 |
| 19. | 'Let's Plan a Robbery' | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:06 |
| 20. | 'Dancin On A Pole' (featuring Chrome Korleone) | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, D. Pannell | DJ Paul, Juicy J, Chrome Korleone | 3:48 |
| 21. | 'Ain't Got Time For Gamez' | Houston, Beauregard, Carlton | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 4:04 |
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Most Known Unknown Hits' | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 1:27 |
| 2. | 'Stay Fly' (featuring Young Buck, 8Ball & MJG) (Censored) | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:56 |
| 3. | 'Roll With It' (featuring Project Pat) | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:02 |
| 4. | 'Don't Violate' (featuring Project Pat) | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:49 |
| 5. | 'Swervin' (featuring Mike Jones & Paul Wall) | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 4:18 |
| 6. | 'Knock Tha Black Off Yo Ass' (featuring Project Pat) | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 4:20 |
| 7. | 'Poppin My Collar' (featuring Mr. Bigg & Project Pat) | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 2:57 |
| 8. | 'Hard Hittaz' | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 4:12 |
| 9. | 'Side 2 Side' (featuring Kanye West & Project Pat) | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:34 |
| 10. | 'Half On A Sack' | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:26 |
| 11. | 'Skit' | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 0:26 |
| 12. | 'When I Pull Up At The Club' (featuring Paul Wall & Mr. Bigg) | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 4:32 |
| 13. | 'Pussy Got Ya Hooked' (featuring Remy Ma) | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 4:20 |
| 14. | 'Don't Cha Get Mad' (featuring Lil Flip & Mr. Bigg) | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:23 |
| 15. | 'Body Parts 3' (featuring BoogieMane, Frayser Boy, Lil Wyte, Chrome Korleone, Grandaddy Souf & Project Pat) | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 4:07 |
| 16. | 'Hard out Here for a Pimp' (featuring Paula Campbell) | DJ Paul, Juicy J, Frayser Boy | 2:49 |
| 17. | 'Stay Fly' (Still Fly Remix) (featuring Slim Thug, Trick Daddy & Project Pat) | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:51 |
| 18. | 'Outro' | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 2:43 |
| 19. | 'Got It 4 Sale' (featuring Chrome Korleone) | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 4:32 |
| 20. | 'Let's Plan a Robbery' | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:06 |
| 21. | 'Side 2 Side' (featuring Bow Wow & Project Pat) | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 3:35 |
| 22. | 'Ain't Got Time For Gamez' | DJ Paul, Juicy J | 4:04 |
Charts[edit]
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References[edit]
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- ^Gabriel, Robert (November 18, 2005). 'Three 6 Mafia, Ellay Khule, E-40, B-Legit, and Dangerdoom'. The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
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- ^Frederick, Brendan (November 2005). 'Three 6 Mafia: Most Known Unknown'. Vibe. 13 (13): 150. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
- ^Christgau, Robert (November 29, 2005). 'Consumer Guide: Turkey Shoot 2005'. The Village Voice. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
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