The Villain (album)

The Villain is the second solo studio album by American rapper Trick Trick. The record features guest appearances by the likes of Big Sweetz, C.A.C, Eminem, Esham, Fatt Father, Goon Sqwad, Guilty Simpson, Ice Cube, Kid Rock, Marv Won, Paradime, Royce Da 5'9", Throatslash, and his Mathis Family Choir group.

The Villain
Studio album by
Trick Trick
ReleasedNovember 11, 2008
Recorded2007–08
Genre
Length1:05:23
Label
  • Time Entertainment LLC
  • Koch Records
Producer
Trick Trick chronology
The People vs.
(2005)		 The Villain
(2008)
Singles from The Villain
  1. "Let's Work"
    Released: 2008
  2. "Let It Fly"
    Released: 2008
  3. "Who Want It"
    Released: 2008
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HipHopDX3.5/5[1]
RapReviews4/10[2]
Robert Christgau[3]

Production and promotion

The eighteen track LP was released on November 11, 2008 under the record labels of Time Entertainment LLC and Koch Records. Audio production on the album was handled by Eminem, Dr. Dre, Lil' Jon, and Trick Trick himself.

Working on The Villain, Trick Trick also worked with Fatt Father on his self-titled debut solo album via Time Ent. During 2008, Fatts released two mixtapes You Are The Father! and Christmas With Fatt Father promoting both projects.

The first single off the album was "Let It Fly" featured vocals from Ice Cube, with audio production being handled by Lil' Jon.

Controversy

Within days of release, controversy surrounded this album, revolving especially around anti-homosexual subject matter. AllHipHop.com article published on November 11, 2008 pointed out some of the objectionable lyrics on the album, such as "...He's a fucking faggot so I'm lettin' off my AK/Bust 'em in his forehead/He ain't worth lettin' live/A man and man shouldn’t raise another man's kids!" In discussing the album, Trick Trick remarks that "Homosexuals are probably not going to like this album. But it's okay, I don't want their faggot money any goddamn way. It's just that every time that you turn on the TV, that sissy shit is on, and they act like it's fucking okay...and I address that issue. I address it hard as hell".[4]

In response to this attack on the gay community, AllHipHop posted an article on November 13 where various gay and lesbian hip-hop musicians responded in a variety of different ways.[5]

Track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."The Villain" (Intro) 0:46
2."Trick Trick"Trick Trick3:39
3."U Can Get Fucked Up" (featuring Goon Sqwad)Trick Trick3:51
4."Who Want It" (featuring Eminem)
  • Eminem
  • Trick Trick
4:11
5."Can't Fuck Wit My City" (featuring MarvWon & Guilty Simpson)Trick Trick3:33
6."Somethin' 4 Da Hataz" (featuring Fatts, Diezel & Paradime)Trick Trick4:18
7."Work" (Skit) 0:30
8."Let's Work!!!"Trick Trick4:36
9."Hold On"Dr. Dre4:09
10."Let It Fly" (featuring Ice Cube)
  • Trick Trick
  • Lil' Jon
4:13
11."All Around The World" (featuring Royce Da 5'9")Trick Trick3:49
12."2getha 4 Eva!!!" (featuring Esham, Kid Rock & Proof)Trick Trick3:23
13."Follow Me"
  • Eminem
  • Trick Trick
4:36
14."A MF Pimp" (featuring Big Sweetz)Trick Trick5:06
15."Get It Crackin'"Trick Trick4:30
16."Crazy" (featuring Throatslash)
  • Eminem
  • Trick Trick
5:40
17."You Told Me" (featuring C.A.)Trick Trick5:56
18."Let It Go" (featuring The Mathis Family Choir)Trick Trick5:20
Total length:1:05:23

Personnel

References
  1. Cooper, Roman (November 10, 2008). "Trick Trick - The Villain". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  2. Sheremet, Alex (November 25, 2008). "Trick Trick :: The Villain – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  3. Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: trick trick". www.robertchristgau.com. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  4. "Rapper Trick Trick tells gays not to buy CD: 'I don't want your faggot money'". EDGE Media Network. November 12, 2008. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  5. "Trick Trick doesn't want 'faggot money'". Project Q. November 13, 2008. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
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