Victory (Do or Die album)

Victory is the third album by the American rap group Do or Die, released in 2000 via Rap-A-Lot Records.[4][5] Victory peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200.[6] It also peaked at No. 4 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, but did not produce any charting singles.

Victory
Studio album by
Do or Die
ReleasedAugust 29, 2000
Recorded1999-2000
GenreHip hop
LabelRap-A-Lot Records
ProducerMr. Lee
Do or Die chronology
Headz or Tailz
(1998)		 Victory
(2000)		 Back 2 the Game
(2002)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[2]
RapReviews6/10[3]

Production

The album was produced by Mr. Lee.[7] E-40 and Ja Rule make guest appearances.[8]

Critical reception

AllMusic wrote that "Do or Die approach gangsta rap ideology with a quick-paced rapping style, a uplifting-soulful feel, and plenty of harmony."[1] Vibe wrote that "the bubbling, slinky bass lines ... have been replaced by hyperactive bouncy beats with stuttering drum tracks and euphonic grooves."[9] Rolling Stone thought that the "producer Mr. Lee provides agitated Cash Money-like beats that speed up the low-rider pace of the group's '96 signature hit, 'Po Pimp', but nothing makes this album stand out."[7]

Track listing
  1. "Victory"
  2. "If U Scared" featuring Snypaz
  3. "In a Mode"
  4. "Keep It Real" featuring Johnny P.
  5. "Who Knows?"
  6. "Bank Heist Interlude"
  7. "Tha Heist"
  8. "La, La, La"
  9. "Can U Make It Hot" featuring Mo Unique
  10. "V.I.P." featuring Feloney
  11. "Bounce for Me"
  12. "If I Don't Eat"
  13. "Stay Focused" featuring Chilla Of Snypaz
  14. "Murderers, Pimps + Thugs" featuring Ja Rule
  15. "Ride" featuring Hussein Fatal
  16. "Thuggin' It Out" featuring Outlawz (Young Noble & E.D.I.)
  17. "Already Know" featuring E-40

References
  1. "Victory - Do or Die | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  2. Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 3. MUZE. p. 51.
  3. Juon, Steve 'Flash'. "Do Or Die :: Victory – RapReviews".
  4. "Do or Die | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  5. Kenon, Marci (Dec 4, 1999). "Rap & hip-hop: Releases of the new millennium". Billboard. 111 (49): 66–68.
  6. Boucher, Geoff (7 Sep 2000). "Pop Music: Pop Albums: 'Coyote Ugly' Looking Good Near the Top of the Charts". Los Angeles Times. Calendar. p. 27.
  7. Lewis, Miles Marshall (Oct 26, 2000). "Victory". Rolling Stone (852): 116.
  8. "Do Or Die's Victory, Ying Yang Twins Reissue Coming Tuesday". MTV News.
  9. "Revolutions". Vibe. Vibe Media Group. May 27, 2000 – via Google Books.


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