| Heavy Starch | |
| Type: | Studio |
| Artist: | Ali |
| Cover: | HeavyStarch.jpg |
| Recorded: | 2001–2002 |
| Genre: | Hip hop |
| Label: | Universal |
| Next Title: | Kinfolk |
| Next Year: | 2007 |
Heavy Starch is the debut studio album by American rapper Ali of St. Lunatics.[1] [2] It was released on April 30, 2002, via Universal Records. The album features guest appearances from fellow St. Lunatics members Kyjuan, Murphy Lee, & Nelly, St. Louis Alumni, Ms. Toi, Kandi Burruss, Toya, and Waiel "Wally" Yaghnam. Its first single was "Boughetto".[3]
In the United States, Heavy Starch debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200 and peaked at number seven on Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
USA Today wrote: "Ali's debut album has plenty of the expected party anthems and booty shakers, but he also draws on his former hustling days for thematically tougher material. Still, the songs that shine showcase his generous sense of humor."