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'''''The County Hound EP''''' is the debut [[extended play]] (EP) by American [[rapper]] [[Cashis]]. It was released on May 22, 2007, by [[Shady Records]] and [[Interscope Records]]. The EP was released to promote his planned album, ''Loose Cannon'' (which was subsequently shelved), and to bring attention to him as an artist.<ref>Eddie Gurrola (May, 2007). [http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/cashis/ Ca$his (Interview)] ''Dubcnn.com''. Accessed January 20, 2008.</ref> [[Eminem]] produced or co-produced the whole album except for a single song, which he also serves as the executive producer. It sold 6,700 copies its first week of release and debuted on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] at number 106.
'''''The County Hound EP''''' is the debut [[extended play]] (EP) by American [[rapper]] [[Cashis]]. It was released on May 22, 2007, by [[Shady Records]], G's Up and [[Interscope Records]]. The EP was released to promote his planned album, ''Loose Cannon'' (which was subsequently shelved), and to bring attention to him as an artist.<ref>Eddie Gurrola (May, 2007). [http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/cashis/ Ca$his (Interview)] ''Dubcnn.com''. Accessed January 20, 2008.</ref> [[Eminem]] produced or co-produced the whole album except for a single song, which he also serves as the executive producer. It sold 6,700 copies its first week of release and debuted on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] at number 106.


Cashis's second studio album entitled as ''[[The County Hound 2]]'', was released independently on October 15, 2013 through Bogish Boy Entertainment, as a sequel.
Cashis's second studio album entitled as ''[[The County Hound 2]]'', was released independently on October 15, 2013 through Bogish Boy Entertainment, as a sequel.
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==Music and songs==
==Music and songs==
On ''The County Hound EP'', Cashis hits listeners with vignettes from the life of a hustler ("That Nigga's Gangsta," "Gun Rule," and "Pistol Poppin"), remorseful self-examination ("Ms. Jenkins"), and reflections on life and death in the rap industry ("Thought of Suicide"). Eminem produces five of ''The County Hound EP's'' eight cuts and spits a guest verse alongside Cashis on "Pistol Poppin". Rikanatti, Keno, [[Luis Resto (musician)|Luis Resto]] and [[Ron Browz]] round out the production team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/county-hounds-mw0000747942|title=Review by AllMusic}}</ref>
On ''The County Hound EP'', Cashis hits listeners with vignettes from the life of a hustler ("That Nigga's Gangsta," "Gun Rule," and "Pistol Poppin"), remorseful self-examination ("Ms. Jenkins"), and reflections on life and death in the rap industry ("Thought of Suicide"). Eminem produces five of ''The County Hound EP's'' eight cuts and spits a guest verse alongside Cashis on "Pistol Poppin". Rikanatti, Keno, [[Luis Resto (musician)|Luis Resto]], [[Mike Elizondo]] and [[Ron Browz]] round out the production team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/county-hounds-mw0000747942|title=Review by AllMusic|website=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref>


== Critical reception ==
== Critical reception ==
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==Commercial performance==
==Commercial performance==
''The County Hound EP'' debuted at number 106 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], with 6,700 copies sold in its first week.<ref>Chris Harris (May 30, 2007). [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1560751/20070530/maroon_5.jhtml Maroon 5 Fight Off The Prince Of Darkness — For Billboard #1] ''MTV''. Accessed January 20, 2008.</ref> The EP peaked at number one on the [[Top Heatseekers]], at number 14 on the [[Top Rap Albums]], and at number 37 on the [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]].
''The County Hound EP'' debuted at number 106 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], with 6,700 copies sold in its first week.<ref>Chris Harris (May 30, 2007). [https://web.archive.org/web/20070601153926/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1560751/20070530/maroon_5.jhtml Maroon 5 Fight Off The Prince Of Darkness — For Billboard #1] ''MTV''. Accessed January 20, 2008.</ref> The EP peaked at number one on the [[Top Heatseekers]], at number 14 on the [[Top Rap Albums]], and at number 37 on the [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]].


== Track listing ==
== Track listing ==
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==Personnel==
==Personnel==
Credits for ''The County Hound EP'' adapted from [[AllMusic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/county-hounds-mw0000747942/credits |title=The County Hound EP – Cashis &#124; Credits}}</ref>
Credits for ''The County Hound EP'' adapted from [[AllMusic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/county-hounds-mw0000747942/credits |title=The County Hound EP – Cashis &#124; Credits|website=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref>


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! scope="row"|US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]<ref name=allmusiccharts>[{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r1068309|pure_url=yes}} ''The County Hound EP'' charts and awards] at [[Allmusic]]</ref>
! scope="row"|US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]<ref name=allmusiccharts>[{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r1068309|pure_url=yes}} ''The County Hound EP'' charts and awards] at [[Allmusic]]</ref>
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! scope="row"|US [[Top Heatseekers]] ([[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']])<ref>http://www.billboard.com/charts/2007-06-09/heatseekers-albums</ref>
! scope="row"|US [[Top Heatseekers]] ([[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']])<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/2007-06-09/heatseekers-albums|title = Heatseekers Albums Chart|magazine = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
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! scope="row"|US [[Top Rap Albums]] ([[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']])<ref>http://www.billboard.com/#/album/cashis/county-hounds/942766</ref>
! scope="row"|US [[Top Rap Albums]] ([[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']])<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/album/cashis/county-hounds/942766|title=Billboard - Music Charts, News, Photos & Video|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
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! scope="row"|US [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]] ([[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']])<ref>http://www.billboard.com/#/album/ca-his/county-hounds/942766</ref>
! scope="row"|US [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]] ([[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']])<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/album/ca-his/county-hounds/942766|title=Billboard - Music Charts, News, Photos & Video|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 22:12, 27 June 2024

The County Hound EP
EP by
Ca$his
ReleasedMay 22, 2007
Recorded2006–2007
Studio
Genre
Length32:35
Label
Producer
Ca$his chronology
The County Hound EP
(2007) 		The Art of Dying
(2012)
Singles from The County Hound EP
  1. "Lac Motion"
    Released: August 1, 2007

The County Hound EP is the debut extended play (EP) by American rapper Cashis. It was released on May 22, 2007, by Shady Records, G's Up and Interscope Records. The EP was released to promote his planned album, Loose Cannon (which was subsequently shelved), and to bring attention to him as an artist.[1] Eminem produced or co-produced the whole album except for a single song, which he also serves as the executive producer. It sold 6,700 copies its first week of release and debuted on the Billboard 200 at number 106.

Cashis's second studio album entitled as The County Hound 2, was released independently on October 15, 2013 through Bogish Boy Entertainment, as a sequel.

Release and promotion

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Cashis first made his mark appearing on the single "You Don't Know" on Eminem's compilation album, Eminem Presents: The Re-Up (2006),[2] performing solo on the songs "Everything Is Shady" and "Talkin' All That". His solo track "Talkin' All That" was praised by Complex as an album standout.[3]

In May 2007, Cashis released the eight-track The County Hound EP in an attempt to have people "fiend" for his music, or garner interest in it. The album was released as a limited edition EP.[4]

Cashis first solo video "'Lac Motion" gained MTV airplay, with no promotion, which prepared the way for Cashis's debut album, Loose Cannon.

Music and songs

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On The County Hound EP, Cashis hits listeners with vignettes from the life of a hustler ("That Nigga's Gangsta," "Gun Rule," and "Pistol Poppin"), remorseful self-examination ("Ms. Jenkins"), and reflections on life and death in the rap industry ("Thought of Suicide"). Eminem produces five of The County Hound EP's eight cuts and spits a guest verse alongside Cashis on "Pistol Poppin". Rikanatti, Keno, Luis Resto, Mike Elizondo and Ron Browz round out the production team.[5]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
DJBooth[6]
HipHopDX[7]
PopMatters[8]

The EP was met with mixed reviews upon its release from music critics.[9][10] Some critics praised it as a solid introduction to Cashis, however others put down the gangster themes of the album's tracks.[11][12] Hip-hop magazine PopMatters gave the album a 7/10 (Stars) rating, saying "First appearing on last year’s release, Eminem Presents: The Re-Up, this new addition to the Shady Records roster is now formally introduced with a throwback to the full-length EP format. Eminem’s hands at production for five of The County Hound EP’s eight total tracks are very obvious though he appears vocally only for a guest verse on “Pistol Poppin’”, and production from the likes of up-and-comers like Rikanatti make this less of an Eminem show than we’re accustomed to. Lyrics of reflection and self-examination on tracks like “Thoughts of Suicide” and “Ms. Jenkins” suggest that Cashis may actually be able to talk his way out of the traditional trap of the superstar's shadow. It's a solid introduction".

Commercial performance

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The County Hound EP debuted at number 106 on the US Billboard 200, with 6,700 copies sold in its first week.[13] The EP peaked at number one on the Top Heatseekers, at number 14 on the Top Rap Albums, and at number 37 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."County Hound" (Intro)
Eminem0:55
2."That Nigga a Gangsta"
  • Johnson
  • Ricky Parham
  • Rikanatti
  • Eminem[a]
4:37
3."Gun Rule"
Eminem4:02
4."Ms. Jenkins"
  • Eminem
  • Elizondo[a]
  • Rikanatti[a]
5:38
5."Just Like Me"
  • Johnson
  • Parham
  • B. Holland
  • J. Nortin
  • Rikanatti
  • Keno
4:56
6."Pistol Poppin'" (featuring Eminem)
  • Eminem
  • Resto
4:17
7."Thoughts of Suicide"
3:10
8."'Lac Motion" (Bonus Track)
  • Johnson
  • Mathers
  • Resto
  • Bass
Eminem4:53
Total length:32:35
Notes
  • [a] signifies an additional producer.
  • "County Hound" (Intro) contains additional vocals by Stevion "Big Box" Boyd.
Sample credits

Personnel

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Credits for The County Hound EP adapted from AllMusic.[14]

  • Jeff Bass – bass, guitar, keyboards
  • Jules Bass – composer
  • Ron Browz – producer
  • Tony Campana – engineer
  • Cashis – primary artist
  • DJ Arcane – engineer
  • Mike Elizondo – producer
  • Eminem – executive producer, guest artist, mixing, primary artist, producer
  • Steve King – bass, guitar
  • Dart Parker – A&R
  • Luis Resto – keyboards, producer

Charts

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Chart (2007) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[15] 106
US Top Heatseekers (Billboard)[16] 1
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[17] 14
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[18] 37

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Eddie Gurrola (May, 2007). Ca$his (Interview) Dubcnn.com. Accessed January 20, 2008.
  2. ^ "Cashis Pain In My Life | Hip Hop On A Higher Level". Xxlmag.Com. Retrieved 2012-05-14.
  3. ^ Dave Bry. "Shady Records "Eminem Presents: The Re-Up" (2006) - Ranking Eminem's Albums From Worst to Best - Complex". Complex. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  4. ^ "RealTalk with Ca$his: New EP The County Hound Drops Today". Real Talk NY (May 2, 2007). Accessed January 19, 2008.
  5. ^ "Review by AllMusic". AllMusic.
  6. ^ DJBooth review
  7. ^ HipHopDX review
  8. ^ PopMatters review
  9. ^ Kuperstein, Slava (2007-06-04). "Cashis - The County Hound EP | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-10-11.
  10. ^ "Ca$his - County Hound EP - Stream & Read Album Review". Djbooth.net. Retrieved 2013-10-11.
  11. ^ Kartz, Dara. "Ca$his: The County Hound EP". PopMatters. Retrieved 2013-10-11.
  12. ^ Ranta, Alan. "Ca$his - The County Hound EP | Music Review". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 2013-10-11.
  13. ^ Chris Harris (May 30, 2007). Maroon 5 Fight Off The Prince Of Darkness — For Billboard #1 MTV. Accessed January 20, 2008.
  14. ^ "The County Hound EP – Cashis | Credits". AllMusic.
  15. ^ The County Hound EP charts and awards at Allmusic
  16. ^ "Heatseekers Albums Chart". Billboard.
  17. ^ "Billboard - Music Charts, News, Photos & Video". Billboard.
  18. ^ "Billboard - Music Charts, News, Photos & Video". Billboard.
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