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{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| name = Restless
| name = Restless
| type = studio
| type = studio
| artist = [[Trae tha Truth]]
| artist = [[Trae tha Truth|Trae]]
| cover = traerestless.jpg
| cover = traerestless.jpg
| alt =
| alt =
| released = June 27, 2006
| released = June 27, 2006
| recorded = 2005–06
| recorded = 2005–2006
| venue =
| venue =
| studio = {{hlist|Dean's List House of Hits {{small|([[New York City]], [[New York (state)|NY]])}}|Trae's House {{small|([[Houston, TX]])}}}}
| studio = {{hlist|Dean's List House of Hits {{small|(New York City, NY)}}|Trae's House {{small|(Houston, TX)}}}}
| genre = [[Southern hip hop]]
| genre = [[Southern hip hop]]
| length = 1:15:18
| length = 75:18
| label = {{hlist|G-Maab Entertainment|[[Rap-A-Lot Records|Rap-A-Lot]]|[[Asylum Records|Asylum]]|[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]}}
| label = {{hlist|G-Maab|[[Rap-A-Lot Records|Rap-A-Lot]]|[[Asylum Records|Asylum]]}}
| producer = {{hlist|[[James Prince|J. Prince]] {{small|([[Executive producer|exec.]])}}|[[Trae tha Truth|Trae]] {{small|(also exec.)}}|Q-Stone|Scott Novelli|Johnnie Jones|Bigg Tyme|Dom|[[Mike Dean (record producer)|Mike Dean]]|Mr. Lee|Mr. Rogers|Yung Chill}}
| producer = {{hlist|[[James Prince|J. Prince]] {{small|([[Executive producer|exec.]])}}|[[Trae tha Truth|Trae]] {{small|(also exec.)}}|Q-Stone|Scott Novelli|Johnnie Jones|Bigg Tyme|[[Mike Dean (record producer)|Mike Dean]]|Mr. Lee|Mr. Rogers|Yung Chill|Dom}}
| prev_title = [[Same Thing Different Day]]
| prev_title = [[Same Thing Different Day]]
| prev_year = 2004
| prev_year = 2004
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| next_year = 2007
| next_year = 2007
}}
}}

'''''Restless''''' is the third [[studio album]] by American rapper [[Trae tha Truth|Trae]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Restless-Trae/dp/B000F0UV36/ |title=Restless: Trae: Music |date= |accessdate=2012-03-07}}</ref> It was released on June 27, 2006, by G-Maab Entertainment, [[Rap-A-Lot Records]], [[Asylum Records]], and [[Atlantic Records]]. Despite the album becoming Trae{{'s}} third official release through his independently-owned [[record label]], G-Maab Entertainment, ''Restless'' serves as Trae's first commercial record to be released through [[Rap-A-Lot Records]], [[Asylum Records]], and [[Atlantic Records]].
'''''Restless''''' is the third studio album and commercial debut by American rapper [[Trae tha Truth|Trae]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Restless-Trae/dp/B000F0UV36/ |title=Restless: Trae: Music |date= |accessdate=March 7, 2012}}</ref> It was released on June 27, 2006, by G-Maab Entertainment, [[Rap-A-Lot Records]] and [[Asylum Records]].


==Music and lyrics==
==Music and lyrics==
The album{{'s}} ninth track, "The Truth" features a added guest verse from a fellow American rapper [[2Pac]], and 2Pac{{'s}} verse on "The Truth" happens to be the same verse that 2Pac originally recorded for the song, called "Dumpin'", taken from 2Pac{{'s}} posthumously released studio album, ''[[Pac's Life]]'' (2006).
The album's ninth track, "The Truth", features a added guest verse from a fellow American rapper [[2Pac]], and 2Pac's verse on "The Truth" occurs to be the same verse that 2Pac originally recorded for the song, "Dumpin{{' "}}, from which was taken from 2Pac's posthumously-released studio album, ''[[Pac's Life]]'' (2006).


==Reception==
==Reception==
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About.com named ''Restless'' as one of the Top 100 Rap Albums of the 2000s.
About.com named ''Restless'' as one of the top 100 rap albums of the 2000s.


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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| title1 = Intro
| title1 = Intro
| length1 = 2:13
| length1 = 2:13

| title2 = Real Talk
| title2 = Real Talk
| extra2 = Scott Novelli
| extra2 = Scott Novelli
| length2 = 3:20
| length2 = 3:20

| title3 = In the Hood
| title3 = In the Hood
| note3 = featuring [[Yung Joc]] and [[Big Pokey]]
| note3 = featuring [[Yung Joc]] and [[Big Pokey]]
| extra3 = Mr. Lee
| extra3 = Mr. Lee
| length3 = 4:53
| length3 = 4:53

| title4 = Screw Done Already Warned Me
| title4 = Screw Done Already Warned Me
| note4 = featuring [[Lil' Keke]]
| note4 = featuring [[Lil' Keke]]
| extra4 = Q-Stone
| extra4 = Q-Stone
| length4 = 5:06
| length4 = 5:06

| title5 = So Gangsta
| title5 = So Gangsta
| note5 = featuring [[Bun B]]
| note5 = featuring [[Bun B]]
| extra5 = Q-Stone
| extra5 = Q-Stone
| length5 = 4:39
| length5 = 4:39

| title6 = Restless
| title6 = Restless
| note6 = featuring [[Young Noble]]
| note6 = featuring [[Young Noble]]
| extra6 = Scott Novelli
| extra6 = Scott Novelli
| length6 = 4:29
| length6 = 4:29

| title7 = The Rain
| title7 = The Rain
| note7 = featuring [[Dallas Blocker]] and Shyna
| note7 = featuring [[Dallas Blocker]] and Shyna
| extra7 = Q-Stone
| extra7 = Q-Stone
| length7 = 4:57
| length7 = 4:57

| title8 = Dedicated 2 You
| title8 = Dedicated 2 You
| extra8 = Q-Stone
| extra8 = Q-Stone
| length8 = 5:34
| length8 = 5:34

| title9 = The Truth
| title9 = The Truth
| note9 = featuring Billy Cook
| note9 = featuring [[2Pac]] and Billy Cook
| extra9 = Q-Stone
| extra9 = Q-Stone
| length9 = 4:10
| length9 = 4:07

| title10 = Swang
| title10 = Swang
| note10 = featuring [[Pimp C]], [[Fat Pat (rapper)|Fat Pat]], and [[Big Hawk]]
| note10 = featuring [[Pimp C]], [[Fat Pat (rapper)|Fat Pat]], and [[Big Hawk]]
| extra10 = {{hlist|[[Mike Dean (record producer)|Mike Dean]]|Mr. Rogers}}
| extra10 = {{hlist|[[Mike Dean (record producer)|Mike Dean]]|Mr. Rogers}}
| length10 = 4:44
| length10 = 4:44

| title11 = Quit Calling Me
| title11 = Quit Calling Me
| extra11 = Q-Stone
| extra11 = Q-Stone
| length11 = 3:51
| length11 = 3:51

| title12 = Cadillac
| title12 = Cadillac
| note12 = featuring [[Paul Wall]], [[Three 6 Mafia]], Jay'Ton, and Lil' Boss
| note12 = featuring [[Paul Wall]], [[Three 6 Mafia]], Jay'Ton, and Lil' Boss
| extra12 = Johnnie Jones
| extra12 = Johnnie Jones
| length12 = 6:00
| length12 = 6:00

| title13 = No Help
| title13 = No Help
| note13 = featuring [[Z-Ro]]
| note13 = featuring [[Z-Ro]]
| extra13 = Q-Stone
| extra13 = Q-Stone
| length13 = 5:04
| length13 = 5:04

| title14 = Song Cry
| title14 = Song Cry
| extra14 = Yung Chill
| extra14 = Yung Chill
| length14 = 3:02
| length14 = 3:02

| title15 = Matter of Time
| title15 = Matter of Time
| note15 = featuring [[Mýa]]
| note15 = featuring [[Mýa]]
| extra15 = Dom
| extra15 = Dom
| length15 = 4:40
| length15 = 4:39

| title16 = Coming Around tha Corner
| title16 = Coming Around tha Corner
| note16 = featuring [[Jim Jones (rapper)|Jim Jones]]
| note16 = featuring Jim Jones
| extra16 = {{hlist|Johnnie Jones|Q-Stone {{small|(co.)}}}}
| extra16 = {{hlist|Johnnie Jones|Q-Stone {{small|(co.)}}}}
| length16 = 3:32
| length16 = 3:32

| title17 = Who Da Truth Is
| title17 = Who Da Truth Is
| extra17 = [[Trae tha Truth|Trae]]
| extra17 = [[Trae tha Truth|Trae]]
| length17 = 0:11
| length17 = 0:11

| title18 = Pop Trunk Wave
| title18 = Pop Trunk Wave
| extra18 = Bigg Tyme
| extra18 = Bigg Tyme
| length18 = 4:03
| length18 = 4:03

| total_length = 1:15:18
| total_length = 1:15:18
}}
}}
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*"Restless" contains a sample of "The Overture of Foxy Brown" performed by [[Willie Hutch]]
*"Restless" contains a sample of "The Overture of Foxy Brown" performed by [[Willie Hutch]]
*"Swang" contains samples of "The Lady in My Life" performed by [[Michael Jackson]], and "25 Lighters" performed by DJ DMD
*"Swang" contains samples of "The Lady in My Life" performed by [[Michael Jackson]], and "25 Lighters" performed by DJ DMD
*"Cadillac" contains a sample of "N Luv Wit My Money" performed by [[Paul Wall]] and [[Chamillionaire]]
*"Cadillac" contains a sample of "N Luv wit My Money" performed by [[Paul Wall]] and [[Chamillionaire]]
*"No Help" contains a sample of "[[Your Child]]" performed by [[Mary J. Blige]]
*"No Help" contains a sample of "[[Your Child]]" performed by [[Mary J. Blige]]


Latest revision as of 23:40, 17 May 2024

Restless
Studio album by
Trae
ReleasedJune 27, 2006
Recorded2005–2006
Studio
  • Dean's List House of Hits (New York City, NY)
  • Trae's House (Houston, TX)
GenreSouthern hip hop
Length75:18
Label
Producer
Trae chronology
Same Thing Different Day
(2004) 		Restless
(2006) 		Life Goes On
(2007)

Restless is the third studio album and commercial debut by American rapper Trae.[1] It was released on June 27, 2006, by G-Maab Entertainment, Rap-A-Lot Records and Asylum Records.

Music and lyrics

[edit]

The album's ninth track, "The Truth", features a added guest verse from a fellow American rapper 2Pac, and 2Pac's verse on "The Truth" occurs to be the same verse that 2Pac originally recorded for the song, "Dumpin'", from which was taken from 2Pac's posthumously-released studio album, Pac's Life (2006).

Reception

[edit]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
RapReviews[2]

About.com named Restless as one of the top 100 rap albums of the 2000s.

Track listing

[edit]
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Intro" 2:13
2."Real Talk"Scott Novelli3:20
3."In the Hood" (featuring Yung Joc and Big Pokey)Mr. Lee4:53
4."Screw Done Already Warned Me" (featuring Lil' Keke)Q-Stone5:06
5."So Gangsta" (featuring Bun B)Q-Stone4:39
6."Restless" (featuring Young Noble)Scott Novelli4:29
7."The Rain" (featuring Dallas Blocker and Shyna)Q-Stone4:57
8."Dedicated 2 You"Q-Stone5:34
9."The Truth" (featuring 2Pac and Billy Cook)Q-Stone4:07
10."Swang" (featuring Pimp C, Fat Pat, and Big Hawk)
4:44
11."Quit Calling Me"Q-Stone3:51
12."Cadillac" (featuring Paul Wall, Three 6 Mafia, Jay'Ton, and Lil' Boss)Johnnie Jones6:00
13."No Help" (featuring Z-Ro)Q-Stone5:04
14."Song Cry"Yung Chill3:02
15."Matter of Time" (featuring Mýa)Dom4:39
16."Coming Around tha Corner" (featuring Jim Jones)
  • Johnnie Jones
  • Q-Stone (co.)
3:32
17."Who Da Truth Is"Trae0:11
18."Pop Trunk Wave"Bigg Tyme4:03
Total length:1:15:18
Sample credits
  • "Screw Done Already Warned Me" contains a sample of "B****es Ain't S***" performed by DJ Screw
  • "Restless" contains a sample of "The Overture of Foxy Brown" performed by Willie Hutch
  • "Swang" contains samples of "The Lady in My Life" performed by Michael Jackson, and "25 Lighters" performed by DJ DMD
  • "Cadillac" contains a sample of "N Luv wit My Money" performed by Paul Wall and Chamillionaire
  • "No Help" contains a sample of "Your Child" performed by Mary J. Blige

Charts

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Chart (2006) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[3] 87
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] 16
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[5] 9

Singles

[edit]
Single information
"Swang" (featuring Pimp C, Big Hawk & Fat Pat)
  • Released: 2006
  • B-Side:
"In the Hood (feat. Yung Joc)"
  • Released: 2006
  • B-Side:
"No Help" (featuring Z-Ro)
  • Released: 2006
  • B-Side: "Screw Done Already Warned Me" (featuring Lil Keke)

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Restless: Trae: Music". Retrieved March 7, 2012.
  2. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (October 31, 2006). "Trae :: Restless :: G-Maab Ent./Rap-A-Lot/Asylum Records". RapReviews.com. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  3. ^ "Trae Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
  4. ^ "Trae Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
  5. ^ "Trae Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard.



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