VYP (Voice of the Young People)

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VYP (Voice of the Young People)
VYP (Voice of the Young People) (Lil Mama) album coverart.png
Studio album by
Lil Mama
ReleasedApril 28, 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: June 19, 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
AllMusic3.5/5 stars[1]
Associated Press(positive)[2]
RapReviews7.5/10 stars[3]
Rolling Stone3/5 stars[4]
US Weekly3/5 stars[5]
DJBooth.net3/5 stars[5]

VYP (Voice of the Young People) is the debut album by 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). The album's fourth single, "What It Is (Strike a Pose)" was released in July 2008, replacing "L.I.F.E." Producers for the album include Cool & Dre, Scott Storch, The Runners and Dr. Luke.[6] VYP debuted at number 25 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, and has since sold 66,200 copies in the United States. As of May 22, 2010 the album has sold over 442,000 copies in the United States.[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" (Skit) – 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

Deluxe edition bonus tracks[]

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

Japanese bonus track[]

  2. "Never Let Go" – 4:02 [9]

Deluxe edition bonus DVD[]

  1. "Lip Gloss" (music video)
  2. "Shawty Get Loose" (music video)[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

Release history[]

Region Date
United Kingdom April 28, 2008
United States April 29, 2008
Japan May 13, 2008
Netherlands May 29, 2008

References[]

  1. ^ K. Ross Hoffman (October 23, 2007). "VYP: Voice of the Young People". 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. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 23, 2008. Retrieved April 26, 2008.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ Jump up to: 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. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  7. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on June 30, 2010. Retrieved March 13, 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ^ Sundius, Michael. "Breaking Music News". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  9. ^ https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/lilmama/discography/BVCP-25109
  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. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Archived copy". Archived from the original on June 3, 2008. Retrieved May 19, 2008.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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