My Own (album) explained

My Own
Type:Studio
Artist:Young Bleed
Cover:My Own.jpg
Recorded:1999
Studio:Bluff Road Recording Studio (Baton Rouge, LA)
Label:Priority
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My Own is the second studio album by American rapper Young Bleed. It was released on October 19, 1999 through Priority Records. Recording sessions took place at Bluff Road Recording Studio in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Production was handled by Steve Below, Happy Perez, Carlos "Big Los" Wilkerson, KC Easterwood, and Young Bleed himself, who also served as executive producer together with Paul "Uncle Pauly" Franklin. It features guest appearances from Jennifer Brumfield, Gram, Daz Dillinger, Lay-Lo, Lucky Knuckles and Too $hort. The album peaked at number 61 on the Billboard 200 and number 17 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States.

Critical reception

Soren Baker of Los Angeles Times wrote that Young Bleed "masterfully mixes tales of underclass struggle with stories of spiritual awakening … these soul-stirring, bouncy rhythms are built on thick bass guitar licks, chilling piano chords, airy keyboard patterns and choice background vocals".

Track listing

Sample credits

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2000)Peak
position
US Billboard 200[1] 61
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[2] 17

Notes and References

  1. February 19, 2000. The Billboard 200. Billboard. en. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. 112. 8. 92. 0006-2510. January 1, 2022.
  2. February 19, 2000. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Billboard. en. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. 112. 8. 30. 0006-2510. January 1, 2022.