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2005 studio album by Geto Boys
The Foundation
Studio album by Geto Boys
ReleasedJanuary 25, 2005 (2005-01-25)
Recorded2003–2004
Studio
  • Noddfactor Studios (Houston, TX)
  • Dean's List House of Hits (Houston, TX)
  • M.A.D.D. Studios (Houston, TX)
  • The Garage (Houston, TX)
GenreHip hop
Length56:04
LabelRap-A-Lot 4 Life
Producer
Geto Boys chronology
Da Good da Bad & da Ugly
(1998) 		The Foundation
(2005)
Singles from The Foundation
  1. "I Tried"
    Released: 2004
  2. "G-Code"
    Released: 2005
  3. "Yes, Yes, Y'All"
    Released: March 15, 2005
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
HipHopDX4/5
RapReviews8/10
The Austin Chronicle
USA Today

The Foundation is the seventh and final studio album by American hip hop group Geto Boys. It was released on January 25, 2005 through Rap-A-Lot 4 Life. Recording sessions took place at Noddfactor Studios, Dean's List House of Hits, M.A.D.D. Studios and The Garage in Houston. Production was handled by Tone Capone, Mike Dean, Cory Mo, Mr. Mixx, and members Scarface and Willie D, with J. Prince serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Z-Ro and Willy Hen.

The album peaked at number 19 on the Billboard 200, number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 2 on the Top Rap Albums charts in the United States. It was supported with three singles: "I Tried", "G-Code" and "Yes, Yes, Y'All", but none of them went on charted. The instrumental to "G-Code" was used in a Chrysler 300 commercial featuring Ndamukong Suh, while "Yes, Yes, Y'All" was used in video games Fight Night Round 2 and 25 to Life.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"Mike Dean1:00
2."Declaration of War"
  • Tone Capone
  • Mike Dean
3:48
3."Yes, Yes, Y'all"
  • Jordan
  • Dennis
Scarface3:45
4."We Boogie"
  • Jordan
  • Dennis
Scarface4:20
5."When It Get's Gangsta" (featuring Z-Ro)Cory Mo4:04
6."I Tried"Tone Capone4:05
7."1, 2, the 3" (featuring Willy Hen)Tone Capone3:51
8."G Code"JordanScarface4:12
9."What?"
  • Jordan
  • Dennis
Scarface4:02
10."Leanin' on You"Mr. Mixx4:12
11."Nothin' to Show"
  • Dennis
  • Moore
5:00
12."Real Nigga Shit"
  • Jordan
  • Dennis
Scarface3:58
13."The Secret"
  • Jordan
  • Dennis
  • Gilmour
Tone Capone4:25
14."Dirty Bitch"
  • Dennis
  • M. Dean
Mike Dean4:20
15."Outro"
  • Smith
  • M. Dean
Mike Dean1:02
Total length:56:04
Sample credits
  • Track 6 contains a portion of "Each Day I Cry a Little" performed by Eddie Kendricks.
  • Track 7 contains a portion of "Hang Out and Hustle" performed by Sweet Charles.
  • Track 10 contains a portion of "If You Move I'll Fall" performed by the Soul Children.

Personnel

  • Brad "Scarface" Jordan – vocals, producer (tracks: 3, 4, 8, 9, 12)
  • William "Willie D." Dennis – vocals, producer (track 11)
  • Richard "Bushwick Bill" Shaw – vocals
  • Joseph "Z-Ro" McVey – vocals (track 5)
  • Willie "Willy Hen" Henderson – vocals (track 7)
  • Mike Dean – producer (tracks: 1, 2, 14, 15), mixing, mastering
  • Anthony "Tone Capone" Gilmour – producer (tracks: 2, 6, 7, 13)
  • Cory Moore – producer (tracks: 5, 11)
  • David "Mr. Mixx" Hobbs – producer (track 10)
  • James "J. Prince" Smith – executive producer
  • Stacey Wade – design, layout
  • Anzel "Int'l Red" Jennings – A&R
  • Tony "Big Chief" Randle – A&R

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2005) Peak
position
US Billboard 200 19
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 3
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard) 2

Year-end charts

Chart (2005) Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 77

References

  1. Kellman, Andy. "The Foundation - Geto Boys | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  2. M., Albert (February 21, 2005). "Geto Boys - The Foundation". HipHopDX. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  3. Juon, Steve 'Flash' (January 25, 2005). "Geto Boys :: The Foundation :: Rap-A-Lot Records". RapReviews. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  4. Gabriel, Robert (April 8, 2005). "Geto Boys: The Foundation Album Review". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  5. Jones, Steve (January 31, 2005). "Geto Boys get back to it". USA Today. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  6. "Geto Boys Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  7. "Geto Boys Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  8. "Geto Boys Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  9. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2005". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2024.

External links

Geto Boys
  • Prince Johnny C
  • Raheem
  • Big Mike
  • The Sire Jukebox
  • DJ Ready Red
Albums
Compilations
Singles
  • "Car Freak"
  • "You Ain't Nothin'"
  • "I Run This"
  • "Be Down"
  • "Do It Like A G.O"
  • "Fuck 'Em"
  • "Mind Playing Tricks on Me"
  • "I Ain't With Being Broke"
  • "Gotta Let Them Hang"
  • "Six Feet Deep"
  • "Crooked Officer"
  • "Straight Gangstaism"
  • "The World Is a Ghetto"
  • "Still"
  • "G-Code"
  • "When It Gets Gangsta"
  • "The Secret "
  • "Yes, Yes Y'all"
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