II Trill
Studio album by
Bun B
ReleasedMay 20, 2008
Recorded2007–08
GenreSouthern hip hop
Length60:09
LabelRap-A-Lot, Asylum, Warner Bros.
ProducerMr. Lee, Scott Storch, Jazze Pha, J. R. Rotem, Bigg Tyme, BlackOut Movement, DJ Khalil, Clinton Sparks, Enigma, CHOPS
Bun B chronology
Trill
(2005)		 II Trill
(2008)		 Trill OG
(2010)
Singles from II Trill
  1. "That's Gangsta"
    Released: February 19, 2008
  2. "You're Everything"
    Released: July 31, 2008
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic [1]
Houston Chronicle [2]
Los Angeles Times [3]
The New York Times(favorable) [4]
Pitchfork Media(7.7/10)[5]
RapReviews(9/10)[6]
Spin [7]
UGO(B)[8]
The Village Voice(favorable)[9]

II Trill is the second studio album by UGK member Bun B. It was released on May 20, 2008 by Rap-a-Lot Records, Asylum Records and Warner Bros. Records.

The album is the follow-up to his successful debut album, Trill. It was mentioned that after the death of his lifelong friend and companion Pimp C, due in part to an accidental overdose, he is likely to "ban the syrup talk on his new CD."[10] The album was originally set to be released on April 29, 2008[10] but was pushed back to May 20.[11] The album features lyrics pertaining to political and social issues, as well as a tribute track to Pimp C.[12]

Some of the featured artists on the album, including Sean Kingston, Pimp C, Young Buck, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne, David Banner, Rick Ross, Mýa, Chamillionaire, Slim Thug, Webbie, Mike Jones, 8Ball & MJG, Z-Ro, Junior Reid and Juvenile.[10][13] The lead single, "That's Gangsta" featuring Sean Kingston was released on May 20, 2008. The second single, "You're Everything" featuring Rick Ross, David Banner, 8Ball and MJG was released on July 31, 2008. Its B-side "Pop It 4 Pimp" has also received radio airplay.

II Trill debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, with 98,000 copies sold in the first week of release.[14][15] The album also spent three weeks at the top of the US Rap album chart.[16][17][18][19] The album has since sold 300,000 copies.

Track listing

II Trill track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."II Trill" (featuring Z-Ro and J. Prince)Clinton Sparks4:19
2."That's Gangsta" (featuring Sean Kingston)J.R. Rotem3:52
3."Damn I'm Cold" (featuring Lil Wayne)CHOPS4:31
4."You're Everything" (featuring Rick Ross, David Banner, 8Ball & MJG)Mr. Lee4:36
5."I Luv That"
4:02
6."Swang on 'Em" (featuring Lupe Fiasco)Enigma3:21
7."My Block" (featuring Jazze Pha)Jazze Pha4:16
8."Get Cha Issue"
  • Bigg Tyme
  • Qwest
  • Joshua Moore*
4:11
9."Pop It 4 Pimp" (featuring Webbie and Juvenile)Mouse3:50
10."Good II Me" (featuring Mýa)Bigg Tyme4:49
11."Underground Thang" (featuring Chamillionaire and Pimp C)Cory Mo4:28
12."If I Die II Night" (featuring Lyfe Jennings and Young Buck)Jean "JRock" Borges4:15
13."Another Soldier" (featuring Mddl Fngz and Kobe)DJ Khalil4:18
14."If It Was Up II Me" (featuring Junior Reid)BlackOut Movement4:57
15."Trill Talk" 0:14
16."Angel in the Sky" (featuring Razah)
  • Cozmo
  • Rodnae
4:57
17."II Trill Talk" 0:07
18."Keep It 100"CHOPS4:36
Best Buy bonus tracks
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
19."City of the Swang" (featuring Mike Jones and Slim Thug)Cory Mo3:58
20."Some Hoes" (featuring Bulletproof, Chino XL, and Killer Mike)Big E4:49

Sample credits

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2008) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[20] 2
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[21] 1

Year-end charts

Chart (2008) Position
US Billboard 200[22] 158
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[23] 38

References

  1. ↑ Jeffries, David (2008-05-20). "Allmusic review". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  2. ↑ JOEY GUERRA, Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle (2008-05-20). "UGK rapper Bun B's latest both cocky and reverent - Houston Chronicle". Chron.com. Retrieved 2012-02-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ "New CDs: Bun B, Flobots, Abigail Washburn, Danielia Cotton". Archived from the original on 2011-05-22.
  4. ↑ "New CDs". The New York Times. May 19, 2008.
  5. ↑ "II Trill | Pitchfork". PitchforkMedia.com. 2009-01-14. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  6. ↑ "Bun B :: II Trill :: Asylum/Rap-A-Lot Records".
  7. ↑ "The document you are looking for cannot be found". Spin-cdnsrc.texterity.com. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
  8. ↑ "Bun B - II Trill Album Review | UGO.com". Ugo.com. 2011-06-15. Archived from the original on 2011-06-15. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  9. ↑ Evan McGarvey (2008-05-20). "Bun B and Prodigy, On Their Own - Page 1 - Music - New York". Village Voice. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
  10. 1 2 3 Carter, Lauren. "Bun B Drafts Lil' Wayne & Lupe Fiasco For New LP, Heads Out On Nat'l Tour". SOHH. Archived from the original on 2008-03-04. Retrieved 2008-03-01.
  11. ↑ Ortiz, Edwin (8 April 2008). "Bun B Talks Obama, Reveals He's Steading Trillin'". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2008-04-08.
  12. ↑ West, Rudy. "Bun B. Salutes Pimp C.; 'II Trill' On The Way". AllHipHop.
  13. ↑ Kuperstein, Slava (29 February 2008). "Bun B Readies Next Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2008-03-01.
  14. ↑ Ewing, Aliya (2008-06-04). "Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 6/1/08 | Hip Hop News >". HipHopDX.com. Archived from the original on 2008-09-26. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  15. ↑ Ewing, Aliya (2008-06-11). "Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 6/8/08 | Hip Hop News >". HipHopDX.com. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  16. ↑ "Updated Album Charts from the most Trusted Music Magazine". Billboard. 2012-08-04. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  17. ↑ Hale, Andreas (2008-06-18). "Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 6/15/08 | Hip Hop News >". HipHopDX.com. Archived from the original on 2008-10-16. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  18. ↑ Ewing, Aliya (2008-06-25). "Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 6/22/08 | Hip Hop News >". HipHopDX.com. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  19. ↑ Paine, Jake (2008-07-04). "Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 6/29/08 | Hip Hop News >". HipHopDX.com. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  20. ↑ "Bun B Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  21. ↑ "Bun B Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  22. ↑ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  23. ↑ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
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