VYP (Voice of the Young People)

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]

VYP (Voice of the Young People)
Studio album by Lil Mama
Released	April 28, 2008
Recorded	2007–2008
Genre	Hip hop, dance, R&B, electro hop
Length	59:07
Label	Zomba, Jive
Producer	Familiar 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
"Lip Gloss" Released: June 19, 2007 "G-Slide (Tour Bus)" Released: September 25, 2007 "Shawty Get Loose" Released: February 11, 2008 "What It Is (Strike a Pose)" Released: August 2008

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Associated Press	(positive)[2]
RapReviews	[3]
Rolling Stone	[4]
US Weekly	[5]
DJBooth.net	[5]

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

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

Japanese bonus track

19. "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. "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. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on June 3, 2008. Retrieved May 19, 2008.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)