The 2005 film HUSTLE & FLOW follows the travails of DJay (played by Terrence Howard), a Memphis rapper and former pimp staring down his 40s and still looking for that initial success. The soundtrack collects a mix of some of the leading rappers of the Dirty South movement, including veterans E-40 and Eightball & MJG, as well as newer lights Lil Scrappy and Webbie. Also included are actual raps by Howard (in character as Djay), and a track from Al Kapone, the ghostwriter of the protagonist's rhymes.
HUSTLE & FLOW plays out like a Dirty South mixtape. The energy ebbs and flows from the rowdy "Swerve," which pairs Lil Boosie and Webbie, to the personal reflection of "Tell Me Why" by Eightball & MJG. Howard holds his own as an MC, particularly on the hook-laden "It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp," featuring his unaffected and appealing Southern drawl, while Al Kapone shows off his own skills with a bit of Southern style on "Get Crunk, Get Buck." The HUSTLE & FLOW soundtrack is the perfect complement to the film, effectively capturing the sweat and struggle for success in the crowded world of Dirty South rap.
P/A-Trick Daddy/Lil Jon/Boyz N Hood/Lil Scrappy/Manni Fresh
Performers include: T.I., P$C, Trick Daddy, Lil' Jon, Lil' Scrappy, Three Six Mafia, Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Trina, Lil' Wayne, Boosie & Webbie, Pretty Ricky, Trey Songz, Governor, Manni Fresh, Boys N Da Hood, Nicole Wray, Juvenile, Young Kuntry, David Banner, Mac Boney, X-Taci, Terrence Howard, Nasty Nardo, 8-Ball & MJG.
Personnel: Young AJ, Tydial, Christopher Dennis, Al Kapone, Stefanie Bolton, Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard (vocals); Craig Love (guitar); Anthony Dent (programming); Pooh Bear (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: John Frye; Mr. Leslie Braithwaite; DJ Paul ; Slicse T; Dave Junco; Mike Foster; Glen Markezi; Jonathon "Lil' Jon" Smith; Josh Butler; Ray Seay; Rich Keller.
Recording information: Chase Studios, Atlanta, GA; Cotton Row Studios, Memphis, TN; Daddy's House Recording Studio, N.Y.C; Hypnotize Studios, Memphis, TN; LongBoy Entertainment Studio; P.S. West Studios, Atlanta, GA; Sho'nuff Studios, Atlanta, GA; Sound Lab, Smyrna, GA; Stankonia Recording, Atlanta, GA; Studio Center, Miami, FL; Trill, Baton Rouge, LA; UTP Studios, New Orleans, LA.Uncut (p.112) - 4 stars out of 5 - "[A] rough-edged set of hip hop hollers..."
Keith Mack; DJ Paul; Dada; Dr. Jam; Sinasta; Jay Kadis; Anthony Dent; J. Allen; Jonathan "Lil' Jon" Smith; Jonathan Lewis; Al Kapone; Niko Lyras; Salih Williams; Jeremy Allen; Ryan Leslie; Jason Geter
Engineer
Chris Carmouche; DJ Paul; Victor Abijaudi; Horace "Bubba" Mitchell; Mark Vinten; Dave Junco; Taj "Mahal" Tilghman; Mike Foster; Anthony Dent; Elliott Carter; Niko Lyras
OK soundtrack The CD is not what I expected. The best tracks are by DJAY. Submitted by lacey.d.pearson (Washington DC) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
hustle and blow sorry but dis cd is jus like da film weak.but i ain't go hate der is 1 joint dats ringing off in da clubs in da u.k is young city lil daddy.big up ma homey's class a,bodygard,dj ronny, jazz,genraal,q-tee and parr. Submitted by kl (khanville uk.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Well Put Together.. I am producer of a small company call Conflict. An I have to say I like the variety of the artist that was on this album. Submitted by Kevin C. (Baton Rouge, La, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Future Classic This disc is a must for anyone who likes the rap/hip hop genre. It doesn't just flow, it gushes. It exemplifies creativity at its maximum level. Submitted by Dave (Farmingdale, NY) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
sorry This is a sorry album who ever buys it sucks Submitted by TyrellFranklin (Texas) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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OK soundtrack
Future Classic
sorry
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