II Trill
album by Bun B
II Trill is the second solo studio album by American rapper Bun B. It was released on May 20, 2008, through Bun B's label of the same name, II Trill Enterprises, Double Dose Entertainment, J. Prince Entertainment, and Rap-A-Lot Records with distribution via Asylum Records, serving as a sequel to his successful debut 2005 album Trill.
Production was handled by Bigg Tyme, Chops, Cory Mo, Clinton Sparks, Cozmo, DJ Khalil, Enigma, Jazze Pha, J Rock, J. R. Rotem, Mouse, Mr. Lee, Scott Storch and The BlackOut Movement. It features guest appearances from 8Ball & MJG, Chamillionaire, David Banner, Jazze Pha, J. Prince, Junior Reid, Juvenile, Kobe, Lil' Razah, Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco, Lyfe Jennings, Mddl Fngz, Mýa, Mike Jones, Rick Ross, Sean Kingston, Webbie, Young Buck, Z-Ro, Slim Thug, and the late Pimp C.
The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and topped both the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums charts in the United States, with 98,000 copies sold in the first week of release. It was supported with singles "That's Gangsta" and "You're Everything", as well as the song "Pop It 4 Pimp" has also received radio airplay.
Background
The album was originally set to be released on April 29, 2008, but was pushed back to May 20.
It was mentioned that after the death of his lifelong friend and companion Pimp C, due in part to an accidental overdose, he is likely to "ban the syrup talk on his new CD". The album features lyrics pertaining to political and social issues, as well as a tribute track to his UGK cohort.
The album also spent three weeks at the top of the Billboard Rap Albums chart in a row. It went on to sell over 200,000 copies.
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