Word of Mouf

by Ludacris

Overview

Ludacris' second album for Def Jam, Word of Mouf, is a superstar affair that aims for mass appeal with a broad array of different styles. Nearly every track features some sort of collaborator, either hitmaking producers like Timbaland and Organized Noize, big-name rappers like Mystikal and Twista, hook-singing crooners like Nate Dogg and Jagged Edge, or fellow Disturbing tha Peace group members I-20, Shawnna, Lil' Fate, and Tity Boi -- and sometimes a combinations of these various ingredients. The resulting album is surely impressive, propelled by lively production, colorful guests, and an omnipresent touch of humor. More hilarious than before, Ludacris lightens his lyrical style here, leaving behind much of thuggishness that had characterized his previous album, Back for the First Time, in favor of witty puns and sly innuendoes. A particularly humorous highlight is the previously released (on the Rush Hour 2 soundtrack) single "Area Codes," a tongue-twisting, good-spirited Jazze Pha production. Less humorous though likewise standout is the lead single, "Rollout (My Business)," a rallying Timbaland production with a simple yet inescapable hook. Other highlights include the Organized Noize-produced booty-shaker "Saturday (Oooh Oooh!)," the Jagged Edge-sung "Freaky Thangs," and the Beats by the Pound-esque posse track "Move Bitch." There's also a hidden bonus track here that's likewise an explosive collaboration, the Jermaine Dupri-led "Welcome to Atlanta." There are a lot of highlights here; however, amid all of these various team-ups you do lose a little bit of the sincere, personal edge that had characterized much of Ludacris' debut. Even so, it's overall a worthy exchange, since there's something here on Word of Mouf for everyone, signaling Ludacris' leap from the Dirty South underground to the pop-rap mass market. ~ Jason Birchmeier

Product Details

Release Date:	11/27/2001
Label:	Def Jam South
UPC:	0731458644620

Tracks

1. Coming 2 America
2. Rollout (My Business)
3. Go 2 Sleep
4. Cry Babies (Oh No)
5. She Said
6. Howhere (Skit)
7. Area Codes
8. Growing Pains
9. Greatest Hits (Skit)
10. Move B***h
11. Stop Lying (Skit)
12. Saturday (Oooh! Ooooh!)
13. Keep It on the Hush
14. Word of Mouf (Freestyle)
15. Get the F*** Back
16. Freaky Thangs
17. Cold Outside
18. Block Lockdown

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ludacris   Primary Artist,Rap,Vocals,Featured Artist
Shawnna   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Jazze Pha   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Twista   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Disturbing tha Peace   Primary Artist
Fate Wilson   Primary Artist,Featured Artist,Guest Artist
Jagged Edge   Primary Artist,Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Featured Artist,Featured Artist
Keon Bryce   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Lil' Fate   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Sleepy Brown   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Mystikal   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Chimere   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
4-Ize   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Featured Artist,Vocals
Nate Dogg   Primary Artist,Featured Artist,Guest Artist
Three 6 Mafia   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Jermaine Dupri   Primary Artist
Infamous 2-0   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
I-20   Primary Artist,Featured Artist,Guest Artist
Mimi   Vocals
Parish Williams   Vocals
Ray Murray   Bass
Roxye Dock   Vocals
Shawty   Vocals
Shondrae   Vocals
Jeff Williams   Vocals
Scarface   Vocals
Marvin "Chanz" Parkman   Piano

Technical Credits

Tia Johnson   Art Direction,Design
T.F. Cook   Composer
Shondrae Crawford   Composer
Craig S. Lawson   Composer
Arbie Wilson   Composer
Torey Cook   Composer
KLC   Engineer,Producer,Mixing
Organized Noize   Producer
Derrick Williams   Engineer
Three 6 Mafia   Performer
Brandon Casey   Composer
Paul King   Producer
Christopher Bridges   Composer
Rico Wade   Composer
J. Staten   Assistant Engineer
Jordan Houston   Composer
John Butler   Engineer
Ismel Ramos   Engineer
Nathaniel Hale   Composer
Kim Bengoa   Assistant Engineer
Bobby Sandimanie   Composer
Rashawna Guy   Composer
Raymond Murray   Composer
Donell Carlton   Composer
Richard Wings   Composer
Bobby Sandamanie   Composer
Jermaine Dupri   Composer
Nate Dogg   Performer
Kasseem Dean   Composer
P. Brown   Composer
Mike "Hitman" Wilson   Mixing,Engineer
William Bell   Composer
A. Wilson   Composer
Timothy Mosley   Composer
Phalon Alexander   Composer
Butch BelAir   Photography,Photo Illustration
Bill Importico   Engineer
Michael Tyler   Composer
Kevin Parker   Engineer
Peter Francis   Composer
P. Francis   Composer
C.C. Mitchell   Composer
Patrick Viala   Mixing
Senator Jimmy D   Engineer
Paul Beauregard   Composer
Sleepy Brown   Performer
Swizz Beatz   Producer
Billy Nichols   Composer
Ken "Duro" Ifill   Mixing
Chris Theis   Engineer
Christine Yarian   Composer
Jason Rome   Engineer
Chaka Zulu   Executive Producer
Shondrae   Producer
Twista   Performer
The Jook   Producer
Josh Butler   Engineer
Sean Davis   Engineer
Kyle Norman   Composer
Ludacris   Executive Producer
Timbaland   Producer
Mystikal   Performer
Brian Casey   Composer
Rob Herrera   Assistant Engineer
Bryan-Michael Cox   Composer
Tony Hayes   Composer
Booker T. Jones   Composer
Pat Brown   Composer
Freddie Perren   Composer
Jazze Pha   Producer
Jimmy Douglass   Mixing