VYP (Voice of the Young People)

VYP (Voice of the Young People)
Studio album by
Lil Mama
ReleasedApril 29, 2008
Recorded2006–2008
Genre
Length59:07
LabelZomba, Jive
ProducerFamiliar Mindz (exec.), Xtramile Productions (exec.), Matt Beckley, Benny Blanco, James Chambers, Cool & Dre, Paul Diaz, Dr. Luke, Tatiana Gottwald, Malissa "Mali" Hunter, Justin C. Johnson, Marv Johnson, Scott Storch, The Runners, Tuneheadz Productions, Peter Toh, Danja, Clubba Langg, Carl Shackelton, T-Pain
Lil Mama chronology
VYP (Voice of the Young People)
(2008) 		Take Me Back
(2015)
Singles from VYP: Voice of the Young People
  1. "Lip Gloss"
    Released: February 20, 2007
  2. "G-Slide (Tour Bus)"
    Released: September 25, 2007
  3. "Shawty Get Loose"
    Released: February 11, 2008
  4. "What It Is (Strike a Pose)"
    Released: August 2008

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Associated Press(positive)[2]
RapReviews[3]
Rolling Stone[4]
US Weekly[5]
DJBooth.net[5]

VYP (Voice of the Young People) is the only studio album by American rapper Lil Mama, released in April 2008, which includes the singles "Lip Gloss", "G-Slide (Tour Bus)", and "Shawty Get Loose" (featuring Chris Brown and T-Pain). A fourth single, "What It Is (Strike a Pose)" was released in July 2008, replacing "L.I.F.E." Producers included Cool & Dre, Scott Storch, The Runners and Dr. Luke.[6] It debuted at number 25 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and later sold over 66,200 U.S. copies.[7][8]

Track listing

  1. "Intro" – 1:08
  2. "Lip Gloss" – 4:04
  3. "One Hit Wonder" (featuring DJ Khaled) – 3:27
  4. "Get Loose Request" – 0:11
  5. "Shawty Get Loose" (featuring Chris Brown and T-Pain) – 3:34
  6. "What It Is (Strike a Pose)" (featuring T-Pain) – 3:58
  7. "G-Slide (Tour Bus)" (featuring Kadar) – 3:31
  8. "Gotta Go Deeper Skit" – 0:14
  9. "Stand Up" – 3:36
  10. "L.I.F.E " – 3:57
  11. "College" (featuring Yirayah) – 4:00
  12. "Emotional Rollercoasters Skit" – 0:28
  13. "Broken Pieces" – 3:47
  14. "Swim" – 4:22
  15. "Truly in Love" (featuring Peter Toh) – 4:07
  16. "Look at My Life Skit" – 1:01
  17. "Make It Hot (Put It Down)" – 3:13
  18. "Pick It Up" – 3:45

Japanese bonus

  2. "Never Let Go" – 4:02 [9]

Deluxe edition bonuses

  2. "On Fire" – 3:15
  4. "Girlfriend" (Dr. Luke remix; Avril Lavigne featuring Lil Mama)

DVD

A concurrent DVD contains music videos for "Lip Gloss" and "Shawty Get Loose".[10]

Charts

Chart Position
U.S. Billboard 200[11] 25
U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[11] 5
U.S. Top Rap Albums[11] 3

References

  1. ^ K. Ross Hoffman (October 23, 2007). "VYP: Voice of the Young People". AllMusic. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  2. ^ "MSN Entertainment". Entertainment.msn.com. February 27, 2016. Archived from the original on May 17, 2008. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  3. ^ "Lil Mama :: VYP: Voice of the Young People :: Jive/Zomba". Rapreviews.com. June 10, 2008. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  4. ^ "Lil Mama: VYP - Voice Of The Young People : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 23, 2008. Retrieved April 26, 2008.
  5. ^ a b "Lil' Mama - VYP: Voice of the Young People | Album Review, Stream | Hip Hop Albums". DJBooth. Archived from the original on July 21, 2012. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  6. ^ Sundius, Michael. "Breaking Music News". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 24, 2008. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  7. ^ "XXLmag.com - » Just Some Numbers". Archived from the original on June 30, 2010. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
  8. ^ Sundius, Michael. "Breaking Music News". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 7, 2008. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  9. ^ "Vyp-ヴォイス・オブ・ザ・ヤング・ピープル".
  10. ^ "VYP (Voice of the Young People) [Deluxe Version] by Lil Mama on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. April 29, 2008. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  11. ^ a b c "Billboard.com - Artist Chart History - Lil Mama". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 3, 2008. Retrieved May 19, 2008.