Life Goes On (Trae album)

Life Goes On is the fourth studio album by American rapper Trae. It was released on October 23, 2007 via G-Maab Entertainment, Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records and Atlantic Records. The album features guest appearances from Jody Breeze, Jadakiss, Slim Thug, Styles P and Yung Joc among others. The album was supported by lead single: "Screwed Up" featuring Lil' Wayne.

Life Goes On
Studio album by Trae tha Truth
Released	October 23, 2007
Recorded	2006–07
Studio	Dean's List House Of Hits (New York City, NY) Trae's House (Houston, TX)
Genre	Southern hip hop
Length	1:07:45
Label	G-Maab Entertainment Rap-A-Lot Asylum Atlantic
Producer	J. Prince (exec.) Trae (exec.) Scott Novelli I.N.F.O. Mr. Lee Drew Goichi M.A.J. Mike Dean Nitti Mr. Rogers Platinum Hands Q-Stone Sean T Sosa
Trae tha Truth chronology
Restless (2006) Life Goes On (2007) The Beginning (2008)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
DJBooth.net	[1]
Pitchfork	[2]
XXL	[3]

The S.L.A.B.-ED version of the album was released on December 8, 2007. DJ Pollie Pop created this version of the album through his account on Myspace.[4] To date, the album has sold 12,500 copies in its first week.

Track listing

No.	Title	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Throw Aways" (featuring Gorilla Zoe and Yung Joc)	M.A.J. Sosa	3:11
2.	"I'm a Gangsta"	Drew	4:16
3.	"Interlude 1 of Life Goes On" (featuring Lil Duval)		0:58
4.	"Screwed Up" (featuring Lil' Wayne)	Mr. Lee	5:02
5.	"Against All Odds" (featuring 2Pac)	Q-Stone	4:22
6.	"Interlude 2 of Life Goes On" (featuring Lil Duval)		1:12
7.	"Nuthin' 2 a Boss" (featuring Slim Thug)	I.N.F.O. Scott Novelli	3:59
8.	"Life Goes On" (featuring L. Boogie)	Mike Dean Goichi	4:11
9.	"Smile" (featuring Jadakiss and Styles P)	Sean T	4:32
10.	"Interlude 3 of Life Goes On" (featuring Lil Duval)		1:12
11.	"Give My Last Breathe Intro"	Mike Dean	1:40
12.	"Give My Last Breathe"	Mr. Lee	4:23
13.	"Gittin' High"	Mr. Rogers	4:06
14.	"Interlude 4 of Life Goes On" (featuring Lil Duval)		1:00
15.	"Ghetto Queen" (featuring Lloyd and Rich Boy)	I.N.F.O. Scott Novelli	5:00
16.	"Million Bucks" (featuring Jay'ton and Lil' Boss)	Platinum Hands	4:43
17.	"C Me Ride"	Nitti	4:51
18.	"I'm Good" (featuring Jody Breeze)	I.N.F.O. Scott Novelli	4:21
19.	"The Truth"	I.N.F.O. Scott Novelli	4:07
20.	"Outro of Life Goes On" (featuring Lil Duval)		0:38
Total length:			1:07:45

Sample credits

• "Against All Odds" contains a portion of "Deadly Combination", specifically 2Pac's verse.
• "Nuthin' 2 a Boss" contains a sample of "Winter Sadness" performed by Kool and the Gang and "I'm a D-Boy" performed by Lil Wayne.
• "Smile" contains a sample of "Your Smile" performed by Angela Winbush.
• "Give My Last Breath" contains the chorus of Trae's earlier single "Swang", which was part of Big Hawk's rap. The song also is a tribute to the late Big Hawk.
• "Gittin' High" contains a sample of "Sensuality I & II" performed by The Isley Brothers and "Wanna Be a Baller" performed by Fat Pat by the hook.
• "Ghetto Queen" contains a sample of "Living Inside Your Love" performed by Earl Klugh and 2Pac's Pain (This is the same sample that were used from one of Salad Fingers' popular videos).
• "The Truth" contains a sample of "I Want to Thank You" performed by One Way.

Charts

Chart (2007)	Peak position
scope="row"	US Billboard 200[5]	104
scope="row"	US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6]	17
scope="row"	US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[7]	7

References

1. DJBooth.net review
2. McGarvey, Evan (January 7, 2008). "Trae: Life Goes On Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
3. Glaysher, Scott (November 14, 2007). "Trae Life Goes On XXL". XXL. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
4. "Life Goes On (Screwed & Chopped): Trae: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2012-02-28.
5. "Trae Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
6. "Trae Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
7. "Trae Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard.

External links

Trae – Life Goes On at Discogs (list of releases)