Do A Dub
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The single "Do A Dub" is considered as LaPret's breakthrough single and is becoming his biggest and first worldwide hit. The single/EP officially released October 26, 2007 in Digital formats worldwide.
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About
Written by American Rapper-Songwriter LaPret, "Do A Dub" is his solo debut single and recording effort outside of teen Hip-Hop group Profound Intent. This is the rappers first official release. It was produced by Karl Edwards for LaPret's debut EP On The Grind under South Capitol. The single is a reply to the recent media hype surrounding LaPret and his career. He tells critics that he'll "make 'em do a dub". The single samples musical elements from Crank That (Soulja Boy) by Soulja Boy but carries its own unique twist.
"Do A Dub" was first released in North America in early-October 2007; but gained high-demand in the United Kingdom and several other nations, as a result it was released worldwide on October 26, 2007. It has been credited as LaPret's best work to date, replacing its award-winning predecessor "Work It" (a leaked single) by his group Profound Intent which is now featured on the Digital Album Format as a LaPret Single. An Unofficial Remix of Do A Dub features Beyonce. An alternate version of the single features Russell "Roc" Tolson (formerly Rakiem), while former Young Crowd groupmate KeVonna "Misfit" Graves sings background vocals on all official and unofficial versions of the single.
Music Video
In the music video for the single Do A Dub, LaPret is featured in the main shots, on the steps of a hunted basement, as he his prayed on by rabbit boy, a character from a forthcoming independent film, starring LaPret. The music video was filmed in late 2007, while LaPret was busy on the road promoting the single, he and staff members personally filmed and edited the music video.
Critic Response
Criticism for releasing Do A Dub as a single in the United States is growing rapidly. Reviewers of the Do A Dub release are criticizing LaPret for including three singles, he recorded along with his group, Profound Intent. Play the Field, Let's Get Krunk and a re-make of Work It are featured on the release, all three of which are with Profound Intent. Criticism praises Do A Dub the single, but based on the appearance of Profound Intent on the release, many believe LaPret is still very much attached to the group, at a time when he is suppose to be appearing as a solo recording artist. He makes references to all three Profound Intent singles on Do A Dub. The titles "Work It" & "Play the Field" appear in the second verse-rap, and "Let's Get Kunk" is referenced as get it crunk in both the pre-hook and hook, more than once.
What's "Do A Dub"?
LaPret says that "Do A Dub" is short for "do a double take" as in "to look back twice". As a response to the bad press he got behind a lot of his groups' failed plans, he said that he would make the world "do a dub", and fall for him this time around.
Tracks
| Track | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Do A Dub" |
| 2 | "Do A Dub (featuring Roc)" |
| 3 | "Work It (featuring Shanice Cooper & Roc)" |
| 4 | "Let's Get Krunk [Profound Intent]" |
| 5 | "Play the Field [Profound Intent]" |
Awards & Certifications
TBA
Chart Toppers
TBA
Credits
Performance Credits
LaPret, Lead Vocals, Composer
KeVonna Graves, Background Vocals
Beyonce Knowles. Guest Vocals
Russell "Roc" Tolson, Guest Rapper
Karl Edwards, Music Performance
Technical Credits
Intrigue, Engineer
Karl Edwards, Mixes, Producer
Brian Stanley, Mixes
Trivia
- Do A Dub is LaPret's solo debut single.
