The Villain (album)

"Let's Work"
The Villain
Studio album by Trick-Trick
Released	November 11, 2008
Recorded	2007–08
Genre	Midwest hip hop; gangsta rap;
Length	1:05:23
Label	Time Entertainment LLC; Koch Records;
Producer	Trick-Trick (also exec.); Eminem; Dr. Dre; Lil' Jon;
Trick-Trick chronology
Singles from The Villain
	"Let's Work"; Released: 2008; "Let It Fly"; Released: 2008; "Who Want It"; Released: 2008;

The Villain is the second solo studio album by American rapper Trick-Trick. The record features guest appearances by the likes of Big Sweetz, C.A.C, Eminem, Esham, Fatt Father, Goon Sqwad, Guilty Simpson, Ice Cube, Kid Rock, Marv Won, Paradime, Royce Da 5'9", Throatslash, and his Mathis Family Choir group.

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
HipHopDX	3.5/5[1]
RapReviews	4/10[2]
Robert Christgau	[3]

Production and promotion

The eighteen track LP was released on November 11, 2008 under the record labels of Time Entertainment LLC and Koch Records. Audio production on the album was handled by Eminem, Dr. Dre, Lil' Jon, and Trick-Trick himself.

Working on The Villain, Trick-Trick also worked with Fatt Father on his self-titled debut solo album via Time Ent. During 2008, Fatts released two mixtapes You Are The Father! and Christmas With Fatt Father promoting both projects.

The first single off the album was "Let It Fly" featured vocals from Ice Cube, with audio production being handled by Lil' Jon.

Controversy

Within days of release, controversy surrounded this album, revolving especially around anti-homosexual subject matter. AllHipHop.com article published on November 11, 2008 pointed out some of the objectionable lyrics on the album, such as "...He's a fucking faggot so I'm lettin' off my AK/Bust 'em in his forehead/He ain't worth lettin' live/A man and man shouldn’t raise another man's kids!" In discussing the album, Trick-Trick remarks that "Homosexuals are probably not going to like this album. But it's okay, I don't want their faggot money any goddamn way. It's just that every time that you turn on the TV, that sissy shit is on, and they act like it's fucking okay...and I address that issue. I address it hard as hell".[4]

In response to this attack on the gay community, AllHipHop posted an article on November 13 where various gay and lesbian hip-hop musicians responded in a variety of different ways.[5]

Track listing

No.	Title	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"The Villain" (Intro)		0:46
2.	"Trick Trick"	Trick-Trick	3:39
3.	"U Can Get Fucked Up" (featuring Goon Sqwad)	Trick-Trick	3:51
4.	"Who Want It" (featuring Eminem)	Eminem Trick-Trick	4:11
5.	"Can't Fuck Wit My City" (featuring MarvWon & Guilty Simpson)	Trick-Trick	3:33
6.	"Somethin' 4 Da Hataz" (featuring Fatts, Diezel & Paradime)	Trick-Trick	4:18
7.	"Work" (Skit)		0:30
8.	"Let's Work!!!"	Trick-Trick	4:36
9.	"Hold On"	Dr. Dre	4:09
10.	"Let It Fly" (featuring Ice Cube)	Trick-Trick Lil' Jon	4:13
11.	"All Around The World" (featuring Royce Da 5'9")	Trick-Trick	3:49
12.	"2getha 4 Eva!!!" (featuring Esham, Kid Rock & Proof)	Trick-Trick	3:23
13.	"Follow Me"	Eminem Trick-Trick	4:36
14.	"A MF Pimp" (featuring Big Sweetz)	Trick-Trick	5:06
15.	"Get It Crackin'"	Trick-Trick	4:30
16.	"Crazy" (featuring Throatslash)	Eminem Trick-Trick	5:40
17.	"You Told Me" (featuring C.A.)	Trick-Trick	5:56
18.	"Let It Go" (featuring The Mathis Family Choir)	Trick-Trick	5:20
Total length:			1:05:23

Personnel

Aaron Julson – bass
Andre Young – producer
Byron Simpson – rap vocals
Chris Mathis – executive producer, mixing, producer, rap vocals
DeShaun Holton – rap vocals
Esham Smith – rap vocals
Fred Beauregard – rap vocals
Jeff Bass – bass
Jonathan Smith – producer, back vocals
Kameel Mathis – rap vocals
Marshall Mathers – producer, rap vocals
Marvin O'Neil – rap vocals
O'Shea Jackson – rap vocals
Robert Ritchie – rap vocals
Ryan Montgomery – rap vocals
Shabazz Ford – rap vocals
T-Money Green – bass

References

Cooper, Roman (November 10, 2008). "Trick Trick - The Villain". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
Sheremet, Alex (November 25, 2008). "Trick Trick :: The Villain – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: trick trick". www.robertchristgau.com. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
"Rapper Trick Trick tells gays not to buy CD: 'I don't want your faggot money'". EDGE Media Network. November 12, 2008. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
"Trick Trick doesn't want 'faggot money'". Project Q. November 13, 2008. Retrieved May 30, 2020.

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[1] Cooper, Roman (November 10, 2008). "Trick Trick - The Villain". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 30, 2020.

[2] Sheremet, Alex (November 25, 2008). "Trick Trick :: The Villain – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved May 30, 2020.

[3] Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: trick trick". www.robertchristgau.com. Retrieved May 30, 2020.

[4] "Rapper Trick Trick tells gays not to buy CD: 'I don't want your faggot money'". EDGE Media Network. November 12, 2008. Retrieved May 30, 2020.

[5] "Trick Trick doesn't want 'faggot money'". Project Q. November 13, 2008. Retrieved May 30, 2020.