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Book of Thugs: Chapter AK Verse 47

Book of Thugs: Chapter A.K., Verse 47 is the third studio album by American rapper Trick Daddy. It was released on February 15, 2000, via Slip-N-Slide/Atlantic Records. Recording sessions took place at 4 Star Recording Studio. Production was handled by Righteous Funk Boogie, Black Mob Group, DJ Spin, and The Committee, with Ted Lucas serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from the Lost Tribe, Money Mark Diggla, Buddy Roe, JoVaughn "J.V." Clark, C.O., Duece Poppito, Izm, Mystikal, Society, Trina and Twista. The album peaked at number 26 on the Billboard 200 and number 8 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on May 10, 2000, for sales of over 500,000 copies in the United States. Its lead single, "Shut Up", reached #83 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Book of Thugs: Chapter A.K., Verse 47
Studio album by
Trick Daddy
ReleasedFebruary 15, 2000 (2000-02-15)
Recorded1999–2000
Studio4 Star Recording Studio (Miami, FL)
Genre
Length53:42
Label
Producer
  • Ted "Touche" Lucas (exec.)
  • Black Mob Group
  • Darren "DJ Spin" Rudnick
  • Righteous Funk Boogie
  • The Committee
Trick Daddy chronology
www.thug.com
(1998) 		Book of Thugs: Chapter A.K., Verse 47
(2000) 		Thugs Are Us
(2001)
Singles from Book of Thugs: Chapter A.K., Verse 47
  1. "Shut Up"
    Released: November 22, 1999
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Entertainment WeeklyC+[2]
RapReviews7/10[3]
Rolling Stone[4]
The Source[5]
Spin6/10[6]
Village Voice(choice cut)[7]
XXLL (3/5)[8]

Track listing

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No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Intro" (performed by Marvin Dixon) 0:35
2."Boy" (featuring the Lost Tribe and JV)Righteous Funk Boogie3:55
3."Sittin' on D's" (featuring Izm)Black Mob Group3:30
4."Get on Up" (featuring the Lost Tribe, Money Mark Diggla, and JV)Righteous Funk Boogie4:13
5."America" (featuring Society)Righteous Funk Boogie4:23
6."Shut Up" (featuring Duece Poppito, Trina, and C.O.)Black Mob Group4:22
7."Thug for Life" (featuring Kase and Mystic)The Committee3:47
8."Hoe (Skit)" 0:35
9."Walkin' Like a Hoe"Righteous Funk Boogie3:57
10."Tryin' to Stop Smokin'" (featuring Mystikal)Righteous Funk Boogie3:39
11."Bout My Money"Righteous Funk Boogie3:52
12."Could It Be" (featuring Twista)Darren "DJ Spin" Rudnick3:48
13."Thug Life Again" (featuring Money Mark Diggla)Darren "DJ Spin" Rudnick3:25
14."Kill Your Ass" (removed from clean version)Black Mob Group3:06
15."Gotta Let You Have It" (featuring Buddy Roe)Righteous Funk Boogie2:54
16."Hoe But Can't Help It" (featuring Buddy Roe)The Committee3:29
17."Outro" (performed by Marvin Dixon) 0:12
Total length:53:42

Personnel

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  • Righteous Funk Boogie – recording, engineering
  • JoVaughn Clark – engineering
  • Ray Seay – mixing
  • Ted Lucas – executive producer
  • Solomon Hepburn – co-executive producer
  • Thomas Bricker – art direction
  • Alan Lewis – creative direction
  • Al Freddy – photography
  • Lawrence Marano – photography
  • Society – cover concept
  • Mike Caren – A&R
  • Robert Alexander – A&R

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[13] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "Book of Thugs: Chapter AK Verse 47 - Trick Daddy | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Archived from the original on September 27, 2012. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  2. ^ Seymour, Craig (April 7, 2000). "Book of Thugs: Chapter A.K., Verse 47". Entertainment Weekly. No. 534. p. 106. Archived from the original on November 6, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  3. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (March 22, 2000). "Trick Daddy :: Book of Thugs – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Archived from the original on December 1, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  4. ^ Charles, Pat (March 30, 2000). "Recordings: Trick Daddy, Book Of Thugs- Chapter AK Verse 47". Rolling Stone. No. 837. p. 68. Archived from the original on January 31, 2002. Retrieved November 6, 2021 – via Wayback Machine.
  5. ^ Johnson, Billy Jr. (March 2000). "Record Report: Trick Daddy – Book of Thugs". The Source. No. 126. New York. pp. 244, 246.
  6. ^ Norris, Chris (April 2000). "Reviews". Spin. SPIN Media LLC. pp. 191–192. ISSN 0886-3032. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  7. ^ Christgau, Robert (December 5, 2000). "Consumer Guide: Getting Bizzy". The Village Voice. Vol. 45, no. 48. p. 128. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  8. ^ Thompson, Bonsu (May 2000). "Critical Breakdown: Trick Daddy – Book Of Thugs". XXL. Vol. 4, no. 3. New York: Harris Publications. pp. 144–145.
  9. ^ "Trick Daddy Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  10. ^ "Trick Daddy Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  11. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2000". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  12. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2000". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  13. ^ "American album certifications – Trick Daddy – Book of Thugs". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 22, 2014.
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