Best Thang Smokin'
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Best Thang Smokin' is the debut album by the rapper Young Dro. The hit single in the album "Shoulder Lean" sold more than 500,000 copies. Other guest in the album are Slim Thug and Xtaci.
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[edit] About
Best Thang Smokin' was released on July 18, 2006 under Atlantic Records. The album ranked no.3 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and no.1 on the U.S. Rap chart. The first single in the album is "Shoulder Lean" featuring T.I. peaked the no.1 spot on the U.S. R&B and U.S. Rap chart. The second single "Rubberband Banks" which was produced by Lil' C reached no.23 on the U.S. Rap chart.
[edit] Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | They Don't Really Know Bout Dro | 4:28 |
| 2 | Man in the Trunk | 4:28 |
| 3 | Presidential | 4:05 |
| 4 | Shoulder Lean | 4:17 |
| 5 | U Don't See Me | 4:39 |
| 6 | Rubberband Banks | 4:48 |
| 7 | We Lied | 4:12 |
| 8 | My Girl | 5:22 |
| 9 | 100 Yard Dash / Xtaci | 2:59 |
| 10 | Hear Me Cry | 4:04 |
| 11 | Gangsta | 4:54 |
| 12 | High Five | 3:52 |
| 13 | Fresh | 4:20 |
| 14 | What It Is | 3:47 |
| 15 | It Ain't Over | 7:19 |
[edit] Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BET Hip-Hop Award | Nominated for Best Collabo for "Shoulder Lean" |
| 2006 | BET Hip Hop Awards | Nominated for Best Hip Hop Dance Of The Year for Shoulder Lean |
| 2006 | Hip Hop Awards | Nominated for Best Collabo for Shoulder Lean with T.I. |
| 206 | BET Hip Hop Awards | Won Mobile Hot Ring Award for Shoulder Lean with T.I. |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Rubberband Banks | 44 | 23 |
| 2006 | Shoulder Lean | 1 | 1 |
[edit] Credits
Performance Credits
Young Dro Primary Artist
Technical Credits
Elliott Carter Engineer
Keith Mack Producer
Jazze Pha Producer
Mr. Leslie Braithwaite Engineer
Andrew Zaeh Photo Production
Jason Geter Executive Producer
Patrick Fong Art Direction
Veronica Alvericci Marketing
[edit] Trivia
- The single "Shoulder Lean" reached the top ten countdown on BET's 106 and Park over thirty days making it number 1.
- The song "Rubberband Banks" means keeping large amount of banknotes using rubber bands.
[edit] Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
