We the People (Flipsyde album)

We the People is the debut album by alternative hip-hop group Flipsyde, released by Interscope Records subsidiary Cherrytree on July 12, 2005.

We the People
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 12, 2005
GenreAlternative hip hop
LabelCherrytree/Interscope
ProducerFlipsyde
Flipsyde chronology
We the People
(2005)
State of Survival
(2009)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Promotion

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Flipsyde toured Europe with Snoop Dogg and The Black Eyed Peas in support of the album,[1] and sales were spurred by the single "Someday" being played in advertising for NBC's broadcast of the 2006 Winter Olympics.[2] We the People peaked at #43 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart in 2006,[3] and sold 62,000 copies.[4]

A limited-edition reissue including five additional tracks was released in 2006, packaged with an accompanying DVD.

Reception

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We the People was named the "best hip-hop album" of 2005 by Geoffrey Himes of The Washington Post, for its "combination of live instruments, political commentary, introspection and catchy melodies".[5]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Someday"4:01
2."Spun"3:54
3."U.S. History"5:13
4."Flipsyde"4:37
5."Revolutionary Beat"5:02
6."Time"4:26
7."No More"4:31
8."Train"4:17
9."Get Ready"3:23
10."Angel"4:27
11."Skippin' Stones"3:46
12."Trumpets"3:57
13."Happy Birthday"3:16

Chart history

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Chart (2006) Peak
position
Billboard Top Heatseekers 43

References

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  1. ^ Weiss, Joanna (January 31, 2006). "For Flipsyde, a golden moment". Boston Globe. Retrieved March 5, 2009.
  2. ^ Newman, Melinda; Paoletta, Michael (February 4, 2006). "Good Sports: Artists on Fast Track for Wide Exposure at Winter Olympics". Billboard, p. 22-23. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
  3. ^ "Flipsyde We the People Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
  4. ^ Crosley, Hillary (November 29, 2008). "Konvict Breakouts". Billboard, p. 21. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
  5. ^ Himes, Geoffrey (December 30, 2005). "Gems of 2005". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
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