Empire, from the Hood to Hollywood is the fifteenth studio album by American rapper Master P. The album was released on November 27, 2015, by No Limit Forever and Globy House Records.[1][2][3][4] The album features guest appearances from Krazy, Lil Wayne, and Maserati Rome.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
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| Released | November 27, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2013–15 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
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Background
editOn October 13, 2015, Master P would reveal & announced the cover art, release date & track list to his upcoming new album entitled Empire that will be released on November 28, 2015.[1][2][3][4]
On November 22, 2015, Master P's label No Limit Forever would announce that the limited Deluxe edition of Master P's fourteenth album Empire, from the Hood to Hollywood would include a Limited Edition Autographed Empire, from the Hood to Hollywood album signed by Master P valued at $99, a High Fashion T-shirt retailed for $149.00, an Exclusive membership to the No Limit Fan Club a $99 value & a Lottery Ticket with the chance to win the $10,000 grand prize. The proceeds from the sales will serve as donations to purchase the gifts and toys which will be distributed for the Christmas toy drives to underprivileged kids stating:
Join Master P and No Limit in giving back as proceeds from the much anticipated album Empire, from the Hood to Hollywood, will be used to purchase gifts and toys for families in need. Not only can you purchase some great music but you can also make a donation to make a difference. Master P is using his gift of music as a way of giving back. Kids are the future. With the holidays approaching and times being the way they are, many families will not be able to provide their children with gifts this Christmas. The holidays are a time for giving back, and what better way to do it than by joining Master P as he will be putting together, toy drives for underprivileged children this holiday season. Master P has been giving back for over 20 years and understands the importance of giving back to help kids in underprivileged, families and communities.[8][9]
Singles
editOn November 19, 2015, a music video was filmed and released for the track "Werk".[10]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Life I Chose" | BlaqNmilD | 4:45 | |
| 2. | "Freaky (She's Freaky)" |
| BlaqNmilD | 3:11 |
| 3. | "Hood to Hollywood" (featuring Money Mafia) |
| BlaqNmilD | 3:58 |
| 4. | "Goin Thru It" |
| BlaqNmilD | 4:12 |
| 5. | "All I Want" (featuring Lil Wayne) |
| BlaqNmilD | 5:56 |
| 6. | "Ridin" (featuring Krazy & BlaqNmilD) |
| BlaqNmilD | 4:38 |
| 7. | "Green" |
| 4:33 | |
| 8. | "She Whip It Up" (featuring BlaqNmilD) |
| BlaqNmilD | 3:03 |
| 9. | "I Don't" (featuring Money Mafia) |
| BlaqNmilD | 4:13 |
| 10. | "U Think I Forgot" (featuring BlaqNmilD & Maserati Rome) |
| BlaqNmilD | 4:44 |
| 11. | "We Don't Stop" (featuring Ace B & Dark Fame) |
| BlaqNmilD | 4:21 |
| 12. | "Make It" (featuring BlaqNmilD) |
| BlaqNmilD | 2:53 |
| 13. | "Trappin" (featuring Ace B & BlaqNmilD) |
| BlaqNmilD | 2:46 |
| 14. | "No Strings Attached" (featuring Ace B) |
| BlaqNmilD | 3:11 |
| 15. | "Werk" (featuring Ace B & Magnolia Chop) |
| BlaqNmilD | 2:43 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16. | "Yeah" (featuring Money Mafia) |
| BlaqNmilD | 3:21 |
| 17. | "Stay to Myself" (featuring Ace B, BlaqNMild, Flight Boy, Gangsta, Calliope Popeye & Maserati Rome) |
| BlaqNmilD | 4:17 |
| 18. | "Never" (featuring Magnolia Chop, Luccianos & Maserati Rome) |
| BlaqNmilD | 3:25 |
| 19. | "On My Mind" (featuring Luccianos & Ace B) |
| BlaqNmilD | 5:02 |
References
edit- ^ a b c Allhiphop (13 October 2015). "AllHipHop.com: Hip-Hop News, Rumors, Interviews, Music, Videos and More » EXCLUSIVE: Master P Reveals Release Date, Tracklist & Cover Art For 'Empire' Album". AllHipHop.com: Hip-Hop News, Rumors, Interviews, Music, Videos and More. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ a b c "Master P to release new album, #Empire, on the same day as reality show premiere". Hip Hop Vibe. 13 October 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ a b c Trevor Smith (13 October 2015). "Master P Reveals "Empire" Artwork, Tracklist & Release Date". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ a b c "Plugged » Master P Kicks off New TV show Premier with a New "Master P – EMPIRE ALBUM" Nov 28Th 2015". pluggedentertainmentmagazine.com. Archived from the original on 23 September 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ a b "Empire, from the Hood to Hollywood by Master P". iTunes. 27 November 2015.
- ^ a b "Empire from the Hood to Hollywood". Amazon.
- ^ a b "Master P: Empire from the Hood to Hollywood - Music on Google Play". play.google.com. Archived from the original on 2015-12-09.
- ^ "MASTER P "Limited Edition Signed – EMPIRE" Album Set – ORDER NOW! – TruTankSoldiers".
- ^ "Master P EMPIRE from the Hood to Hollywood | New Limited Edition Gold Album from Master P & No Limit Forever RecordsMaster P EMPIRE from the Hood to Hollywood | New Limited Edition Gold Album from Master P & No Limit Forever Records". Archived from the original on 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2015-11-27.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: WERK - MASTER P & ACE B. YouTube.