25 to Life (album)

25 to Life
Studio album by
Pimp Squad Click
ReleasedSeptember 2005
Recorded2004–2005
Studio
  • P$ West Studios (Atlanta, GA)
  • Stankonia Recording (Atlanta, GA)
Genre
Length1:07:53
Label
Producer
T.I. chronology
Urban Legend
(2004) 		25 to Life
(2005) 		King.
(2006)
Big Kuntry King chronology
25 to Life
(2005) 		My Turn to Eat
(2008)
Singles from 25 to Life
  1. "I'm a King"
    Released: July 22, 2005
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllHipHop[1]
AllMusic[2]
RapReviews5/10[3]

25 to Life is the debut studio album by American Southern hip hop quintet Pimp Squad Click. It was released in September 2005 via Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records. The album's title refers to the group members' ages at the time.[2]

Production was handled by Tony Galvin, Keith Mack, Big Reese, Crown Kingz, Cyber Sapp, DJ Montay, Kevin "Khao" Cates and Lil' Jon, with Jason Geter and T.I. serving as executive producers. It features guest appearances from Young Dro, CeeLo Green, Lloyd, Young Jeezy and Lil' Scrappy.

The album debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200, number 4 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 3 on the Top Rap Albums charts in the United States.

Its lead single, "I'm a King", peaked at No. 67 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 16 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, No. 14 on the Hot Rap Songs in the US, and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on June 14, 2006. Its remix version, as well as "Murder Game", appeared in Hustle & Flow: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture. An accompanying music video for "I'm a King (Remix)" features scenes from Craig Brewer's 2005 drama film Hustle & Flow. Music videos were also directed for "Do Ya Thang", which was featured in 2005 video game Need for Speed: Most Wanted, and "Set It Out".

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."25 to Life"
Tony Galvin5:00
2."Westside"
DJ Montay4:44
3."Fuck Where Ya From" (featuring Young Jeezy)
Tony Galvin4:17
4."Do Ya Thing" (featuring Young Dro)
  • Harris
  • Josey
  • Merrett
  • Akeem Lawal
  • D'Juan Hart
  • Thomas
  • Keith McMasters
Keith Mack4:26
5."Walk This Way" (featuring CeeLo Green)
Tony Galvin4:22
6."I'm a King"
Lil' Jon3:32
7."Like a Movie" (featuring Lloyd)
4:09
8."Lookin' Shife"
  • Josey
  • Harris
  • Galvin
Tony Galvin5:05
9."Still I Luv Her" (featuring Young Dro)
  • Josey
  • Harris
  • Merrett
  • Lawal
  • Hart
  • Jason Geter
Cyber Sapp4:52
10."Coming Down"
  • Josey
  • Merrett
  • Galvin
Tony Galvin5:03
11."Mess It Up" (featuring Young Dro)
  • Josey
  • Harris
  • Merrett
  • Lawal
  • Thomas
  • Hart
  • Michael Davis
  • Howard White
  • Nicholas Solis
  • Marcus Stephens
C.K.P. (Crown Kingz Productions)4:17
12."Touch Something"
  • Josey
  • Harris
  • Galvin
Tony Galvin3:56
13."Murder Game"
  • Josey
  • Harris
  • Merrett
  • Lawal
  • McMasters
Keith Mack5:48
14."Set It Out"
  • Harris
  • Josey
  • Merrett
  • Lawal
  • Thomas
  • McMasters
Keith Mack3:56
15."#1 Crew"
Khao4:26
Total length:1:07:53
Sample credits

Personnel

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  • Jay "Young Jeezy" Jenkins – vocals (track 3)
  • D'Juan "Young Dro" Hart – vocals (tracks: 4, 9, 11)
  • Thomas "CeeLo Green" Callaway – vocals (track 5)
  • Lloyd Polite Jr. – vocals (track 7)
  • Tony Galvin – producer (tracks: 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12)
  • Montay "DJ Montay" Humphrey – producer (track 2)
  • Bryan "Keith Mack" McMasters – producer (tracks: 4, 13, 14)
  • Jonathan "Lil' Jon" Smith – producer & mixing (track 6)
  • Maurice "Big Reese" Sinclair – producer (track 7)
  • Keldrick Josep Sapp – producer (track 9)
  • Michael Davis – producer (track 11)
  • Howard White – producer (track 11)
  • Nicholas Solis – producer (track 11)
  • Kevin "Khao" Cates – producer (track 15)
  • Jasper Cameron – co-producer (track 7)
  • Elliot Carter – recording (tracks: 1, 2, 4–6, 8–14)
  • Cyrus – recording (tracks: 3, 7, 15)
  • Chris Carmouche – recording (track 6)
  • Serge Tsai – recording (track 14)
  • Jason Geter – recording assistant (tracks: 4, 14), executive producer, A&R
  • Julian Vasquez – recording assistant (track 14)
  • Ray Seay – mixing (tracks: 1–6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15)
  • Manny Marroquin – mixing (track 7)
  • Josh Butler – mixing (tracks: 9, 14)
  • Leslie Braithwaite – mixing (track 11)
  • Joe Enyce – mastering
  • Brian "Big Bass" Gardner – mastering (track 14)
  • Greg Burke – art direction
  • Phil Knott – photography
  • Dave Scott – cover illustration
  • Eric Weissman – sample clearance
  • Mike Caren – A&R
  • Aaron Bay-Schuck – A&R
  • Douglas Peterson – A&R
  • James Lopez – marketing

Charts

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Chart (2005) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[4] 10
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] 4
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[6] 3

References

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  1. ^ Woodie, Brent (September 29, 2005). "25 to Life". AllHipHop. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Kellman, Andy. "25 to Life - P$C | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
  3. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (October 18, 2005). "P$C :: 25 to Life :: Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records". www.rapreviews.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2005. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
  4. ^ "T.I Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
  5. ^ "T.I Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
  6. ^ "T.I Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
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