Slim Thug Albums (7)
What The Critics Say
As he admits on the great "I'm Back," "I released Already Platinum/But it only sold gold," a "problem" Slim Thug blames partially on his record label, Geffen, who had him "Rappin' with P/Instead of Mr. Lee." That "P" is Pharrell Williams, but Slim doesn't think the Neptunes superstar is at fault as much as his own hunger for more, as in more radio, more BET, and more crossover success. Even if it was received with above average sales and mostly good reviews, Already Platinum is to blame for the rapper's three years off and the inspiration for this return to form effort, which does a great job recapturing the dirty feel of the early underground years. The title track bangs as hard as the good old days while guests like Devin the Dude, Scarface, Z-Ro, and the late Pimp C keep things on the street level. Adding just the right touch of levity is "I Run," a redo of the Flock of Seagulls' hit "I Ran," now transformed into a pimp anthem. It sure didn't seem like Slim's career needed readjustment after the very good Already Platinum, but whatever the reason, this raw album is a welcome throwback that no longtime fan should be without. ~ David Jeffries, All Music Guide
'Back by Blockular Demand'
Release Date 9/2/2008
Tracks 17
Label Koch
See Album Tracklist and Review
What The Critics Say
Slim Thug's Boss Hogg Outlawz aren't a group in as much as they're a temporary compilation crew like Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace. The big difference is that DtP appeared on Luda's major-label offshoot while the Outlawz are on Slim's Koch imprint and the street level feel to their releases sorts out accordingly. Plus, Slim was born and bred in Swishahouse's mixtape world, which explains why Serve & Collect flows so well, and most of these rappers moonlight in the Slim Thug-associated group Boys in Blue, which explains the excellent chemistry. Not that the students have become the masters, but Slim's high-quality contributions here -- and unlike other "presenters" hosting a comp, his appearances are numerous -- are often matched by crew members PJ, C Ward, and J-Dawg, and sometimes topped by Killa Kyleon, who's unstoppable on every appearance. Skeletal, aggressive beats dominate with C Ward's smooth "Rollin'" and R&B hopeful Rob Smallz's bitter ballad "Cheating," adding just enough variety. Houston's great Mr. Lee handles production on most of the tracks and there's no guest list, everyone is family. You'd have to land a spot on the Houston Rockets or move next to Z-Ro to get your Texas on any harder and folks who have worn out their copy of Already Platinum shouldn't bother to think twice. ~ David Jeffries, All Music Guide
'House to the Streets'
Release Date 11/15/2005
Tracks 12
Label BCD Music Group
See Album Tracklist and Review
'Something to Lean, Pt. 2'
Release Date 8/23/2005
Tracks 16
Label Beltway 8
See Album Tracklist and Review
