- Genre: Hip-Hop
- Influenced by: Geto Boys, 8Ball & MJG
- Similar Artists: Re-Up Gang, Baby D, Paul Wall, Clipse, Lil' Flip, Young Buck, David Banner, T.I., Mike Jones, Chamillionaire, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross
An imposing figure with a voice to match, Slim Thug had been dropping in for guest verses -- on mixtapes and other artists' albums -- for several years before making his full-length debut through the Neptunes' Star Trak label. Based out of the northern part of Houston, the MC fell in with Swisha House's Michael Watts and established a following in short time, which had a lot to do with his business instincts -- mixtapes released on his own Boss Hogg Outlawz label circulated throughout the region. (He also acquired a couple record stores and became involved with real estate.) Already Platinum, distributed by Geffen, sustained several release-date delays before its July 2005 street date, and featured production work from the Neptunes and Jazze Pha. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide
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