Love, Life & Loyalty

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Love, Life & Loyalty
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Studio album by
GLC
ReleasedOctober 12, 2010
Recorded2009–2010
CRC Studios Chicago, IL
Get It Man Studios Atlanta, GA
GMG StudiosChicago, IL
Hinge Studios Chicago, IL
Manfred Studios London, UK
Nasa Studios New York, NY
SoundScape Studios Chicago, IL
The Record Plant Los Angeles, CA[1]
GenreHip hop
Length60:38[2] (normal version)
68:12 (bonus track version)
LabelYlimit, Ice H2O, EMI
ProducerLeray "Arlo" Jackson (Trailblazer MPC), Sean Breeze, Dae Dae, Ferrari Mike(ex), Leonard Harris(ex), GLC, Keezo Kane, Legendary Traxster, Victor Alexander, T-Pain, Christian Rich, Arron Starr, Albert Sye, Kanye West, Xcel
Singles from Love, Life & Loyalty
  1. "Flight School"
    Released: 2010
  2. "My First Model"
    Released: 2010
  3. "Clockin' Lotsa Dollarz[3]"
    Released: 2010

Love, Life & Loyalty is the debut studio album by American hip hop musician GLC, released on October 12, 2010, on Ylimit Records. The album was mostly produced by Kanye West, but he received other production collaborations, like the producer and singer T-Pain, among Legendary Traxster and the rest of Kanye's GOOD Music producers.

Background[]

The album features production by Arlo Jackson, Sean Breeze, Dae Dae, Ferrari Mike, Leonard Harris, GLC, Keezo Kane, The Legendary Traxster, T-Pain, Christian Rich, Arron Starr, Albert Sye, Kanye West, Xcel, this influenced in the album style and lyricism, who assumed alternative hip hop characteristics, added at the midwest rap style, who created a new fusion in GLC's career. In the lyricism predominated the old southern lyrical styles, over the GLC compositions and Kanye's production, and the lyricism was compared to Kanye's debut and second albums.[4] The album was announced by GLC at the beginning of the year, and was promoted with the single "Flight School". GLC also promoted his work in Kid Cudi's second album, in the track "The End", along Nicole Wray, Cudi and Chip tha Ripper. GLC helped Kanye's fifth album in the background vocals. GOOD Music officially announced the album in September.

Charts and critical response[]

The album reached No. 90 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[5] Critic response was mostly positive in the alternative hip hop and UK scene. The best received tracks were "Flight School" and "Clockin' Lotsa Dollarz".[6][7][8][9]

Singles[]

The album's single "Flight School", featured production and vocals from his mentor, Kanye West, as well as T-Pain. The song does not have an official music video, but was well received by most Magazines and Critics alike. The first official single of the album is "Clockin' Lotsa Dollarz",[3] featuring the south star, member of UGK, Bun B, along with the rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot, featuring production from Kanye West and The Legendary Traxster. The single had an official music video,[10] and was performed live at the A3C festival, in Perfect Attendance Stage, in a surprise performance;[11] also at the BB King, in NYC.[12] The single, on iTunes, comes with a clean and an explicit version.

Track listing[]

Love, Life & Loyalty track listing[13][14]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."The Big Knot" (featuring Bump J)Bearden, Boykin, HarrisKanye West, GLC, Albert Sye4:46
2."Clockin' Lotsa Dollarz" (featuring Bun B and Sir Mix-A-Lot)Bryant Bell, Freeman, Harris, RayKanye West, The Legendary Traxster3:58
3."Pour Another Drink" (featuring John Legend)Harris, A. JacksonLeray "Arlo" Jackson, Leonard Harris, GLC, Kanye West, John Legend4:28
4."Cold As Ice" (featuring Twista)Bryant Bell, Harris, MitchellKanye West, Albert Sye4:17
5."MHCC" (featuring Byrd Dre)Bolden, Frazier, HarrisGLC, The Legendary Traxster4:30
6."Flight School" (featuring Kanye West and T-Pain)Butts, Harris, Najm, WestKanye West, T-Pain, GLC4:43
7."So Real" (featuring BJ the Chicago Kid)Harris, SledgeKeezo Kane, Kanye West4:30
8."My 1st Model" (featuring Christian Rich)Harris, Hassan, HassanKanye West, Ferrari Mike, Christian Rich4:35
9."The Light" (featuring Manfred Mann)Damien Davis, Harris, SpringsteenDae Dae, Xcel4:24
10."I Ain't Even On Yet"Bryant Bell, HarrisKanye West, Sean Breeze3:05
11."Pull Me Back" (featuring Legendary Traxster)Harris, LindleyThe Legendary Traxster4:01
12."Rosanne"Harris, KerrKanye West, GLC3:22
13."This What It Is"Damien Davis, HarrisGLC, The Legendary Traxster3:53
14."I Did It"HarrisKeezo Kane, Kanye West, GLC4:41
15."Tator Chip Pays"HarrisArron Starr1:31
iTunes Bonus Tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
16."Super Lame" (featuring Willie Stylez)Harris, StylenzskiGLC4:05
17."The Light" (Remix) (featuring Manfred Mann)Damien Davis, Harris, SpringsteenGLC, The Legendary Traxster3:29

Personnel[]

Confirmed by Allmusic.[15]

References[]

  1. ^ "GLC Rap - Love, Life, & Loyalty CD Album". Cduniverse.com. 2010-10-12. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
  2. ^ "Love, Life, & Loyalty - GLC". Billboard.com. 2012-07-05. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "iTunes - Music - Clockin' Lotsa Dollarz (feat. Bun B & Sir Mix-A-Lot) - Single by GLC". Itunes.apple.com. 2010-08-31. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
  4. ^ "GLC 'Love, Life & Loyalty'". The Daily Street. 2010-10-11. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
  5. ^ "Love, Life, & Loyalty - GLC". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
  6. ^ "Album Review: GLC, Love, Life and Loyalty | Album Reviews". Livemusicguide.com. 2010-10-21. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
  7. ^ "REVIEWS: GLC - Love, Life & Loyalty". Yoraps.com. 2010-10-26. Archived from the original on 2012-03-18. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
  8. ^ Brandon (2010-10-27). "Splice Today: GLC – Love, Life, & Loyalty at No Trivia". No-trivia.com. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
  9. ^ Raj (2010-11-24). "Review Of GLC's Love, Life & Loyalty | The Smoking Section". Smokingsection.uproxx.com. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
  10. ^ "GLC Feat. Bun B & Sir Mix-A-Lot - "Clockin' Lotsa Dollarz"". YouTube. 2010-08-31. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
  11. ^ "GLC "Clockin' Lotsa Dollarz" live @ A3C 2010". YouTube. 2009-10-01. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
  12. ^ "GLC- Acapella / Clockin' Lotsa Dollarz @ BB King, NYC". YouTube. 2010-11-03. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
  13. ^ "iTunes - Music - Love, Life & Loyalty by GLC". Itunes.apple.com. 2010-10-12. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
  14. ^ "Love, Life, & Loyalty - GLC". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
  15. ^ "Love, Life, & Loyalty - GLC". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
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