Business Is Business (Young Thug album)
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| Released | June 23, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2021–2022 | |||
| Length | 46:40 | |||
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Business Is Business (stylised in all caps) is the third studio album by American rapper Young Thug. It was released on June 23, 2023, through YSL Records and is distributed by Atlantic Records and 300 Entertainment. The album contains guest appearances from Drake, Future, 21 Savage, Travis Scott, Yak Gotti, Lil Uzi Vert, BSlime, Lil Gotit and Nate Ruess.
The album marks the first studio release following Thug's incarceration on RICO-related charges in May 2022.
Background
On May 11, 2022, Williams along with rapper Gunna and several other members of the Young Slime Life gang were arrested in a massive gang indictment.[1] The 28 defendants were later charged with 56 counts related to gang activity and racketeering.
At the time of the release in June 2023, Williams remains incarcerated and has been denied bond several times. He has since pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.[2] His trial is expected to start in July 2023.[3] In reference to the situation, the album cover depicts Young Thug in a courtroom surrounded by co-defendants.[4] The record was announced on the rapper's social media on June 22, 2023.[5] Executive producer Metro Boomin later shared the announcement on his socials in support of the rapper.[6] Boomin had previously posted a QR code leading to a countdown on his website with the album title and a Young Thug tag on June 16.[7] The clock was also shared by fellow rappers and producers Drake, Chance the Rapper, Gunna, Don Toliver, Quavo, Doe Boy, Lil Durk, 21 Savage, G Herbo, Ty Dolla Sign, Chase B, London on da Track, Southside and Wheezy.[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Parade on Cleveland" (featuring Drake) |
| 3:48 |
| 2. | "Money on the Dresser" | Aviator Keyyz | 2:13 |
| 3. | "Gucci Grocery Bag" | Aviator Keyyz | 2:55 |
| 4. | "Cars Bring Me Out" (featuring Future) | Wheezy | 3:22 |
| 5. | "Wit da Racks" (featuring 21 Savage, Travis Scott and Yak Gotti) | Wheezy | 3:46 |
| 6. | "Uncle M" |
| 2:20 |
| 7. | "Abracadabra" (featuring Travis Scott) | Metro Boomin | 4:07 |
| 8. | "Went Thru It" | Dr. Luke | 2:35 |
| 9. | "Oh U Went" (featuring Drake) |
| 3:05 |
| 10. | "Want Me Dead" (featuring 21 Savage) |
| 3:14 |
| 11. | "Hellcat Kenny" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert) |
| 2:34 |
| 12. | "Mad Dog" | Metro Boomin | 2:49 |
| 13. | "Jonesboro" | Metro Boomin | 2:43 |
| 14. | "Hoodie" (featuring BSlime and Lil Gotit) |
| 3:35 |
| 15. | "Global Access" (featuring Nate Ruess) |
| 2:28 |
| Total length: | 46:40 | ||
References
- ^ Aswad, Jem (May 11, 2022). "Rapper Gunna Jailed in Atlanta on Racketeering Charge With Young Thug". Variety. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (June 23, 2023). "Young Thug Releases New Album Business Is Business: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ Bernstein, Elaina (June 22, 2023). "Young Thug's 'Business is Business' Dropping Tonight". Hypebeast. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ Garcia, Thania (June 23, 2023). "Young Thug to Drop New Album 'Business Is Business' From Jail". Variety. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ Lamarre, Carl (June 22, 2023). "Young Thug Announces 'Business Is Business' Album From Jail and It's Arriving Very Soon". Billboard. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ Mier, Tomás (June 22, 2023). "Young Thug Will Drop Album 'Business Is Business' From Jail". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ Cole, Alexander (June 16, 2023). "Metro Boomin Teases Young Thug Music With New Countdown Timer". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ Espinoza, Joshua (June 23, 2023). "Young Thug Drops 'Business Is Business' Album While Behind Bars f/ Drake, Travis Scott, and More". Complex. Retrieved June 23, 2023.