The Gift (Master P album)
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| Released | December 6, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2012–13 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 60:02 | |||
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The Gift is the fourteenth studio album by American rapper Master P. The album was released on December 6, 2013, by No Limit Forever and XLP Distribution.[7][8] It became his first release in 8 years. The album features guest appearances from Howie T, AD, Alley Boy, Rick Ross, Silkk the Shocker, Cymphonique, Romeo, Jeremih, Yo Gotti, Krazy, Deezle, Play Beezy, Gangsta, Miss Chee, Larayne, T-Bo, The Game and Nipsey Hussle. The album was supported with the official singles "Two Three" and "Lonely Road".
Background[edit]
In October 2013, during an interview with AllHipHop, Master P stated that each copy of The Gift would come with a “golden lottery ticket", which would put the purchaser in a raffle for $10,000 dollars, saying:
"As I get better with time, the man upstairs has blessed me and continues to give me the inspiration to share my talents or should I say my GIFT with my current and new fan base of music consumers of all ages and ethnic backgrounds across the world. With the holidays approaching and the economy being the way it is, many families will be unable to buy gifts for their loved ones and that’s why I want to give everyone THE GIFT. Most importantly, I will be able to use my gift of music to help give back to underprivileged kids in many communities, and give them a chance to receive Christmas gifts that they would normally not be able to afford. It is my hope that this will encourage other artists to join me in this movement."[9]
Singles[edit]
On November 20, 2013, the album's first single "Two Three" featuring Rick Ross was released.[10]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Spotlight" (featuring Howie T) | 3:56 | ||
| 2. | "Lonely Road" (featuring Howie T & AD) |
| 3:30 | |
| 3. | "It's a Jungle Out Here" (featuring Howie T) |
| 3:25 | |
| 4. | "You a Genius" (featuring Alley Boy) |
| 3:42 | |
| 5. | "Two Three" (featuring Rick Ross) | Team Green | 3:08 | |
| 6. | "Change Ya Life" (featuring Silkk the Shocker & Howie T) | 1500 or Nothin' | 3:00 | |
| 7. | "Holding Back the Years" (featuring Cymphonique) | Jaymison Beverly | 2:44 | |
| 8. | "Ghost" (featuring Romeo) |
| 2:50 | |
| 9. | "You're the One" (featuring Jeremih) | 4:35 | ||
| 10. | "White" (featuring Yo Gotti & Krazy) | J-Buc | 3:40 | |
| 11. | "Woke Up a Millionaire" (featuring Deezle) |
| 4:03 | |
| 12. | "Let Me Find Out" (featuring Play Beezy & Gangsta) |
| Jaymison Beverly | 2:54 |
| 13. | "You Ain't Gotta Say Too Much" (featuring Miss Chee, Howie T & Larayne) |
| 2:55 | |
| 14. | "Make It Do What It Do" (featuring T-Bo) |
| 3:09 | |
| 15. | "I Ain't Goin Let It Happen Twice" (featuring Gangsta & Play Beezy) | 5:00 | ||
| 16. | "You Need to Know" | Jaymison Beverly | 3:25 | |
| 17. | "I Need an Armored Truck" (featuring Romeo) |
| 2:57 | |
| 18. | "God Forgive Us" (featuring The Game & Nipsey Hussle) | 1500 or Nothin' | 3:49 |
- Samples
- "Holding Back the Years" contains a sample of "Holding Back the Years" performed by Simply Red
References[edit]
- ^ "Woke Up a Millionaire - Single by Master P". Retrieved November 18, 2019 – via music.apple.com.
- ^ "I Need an Armored Truck (feat. Romeo) - Single by Master P". Retrieved November 18, 2019 – via music.apple.com.
- ^ "I Ain't Gonna Let It Happen Twice (feat. Gangsta, Play Beezy) - Single by Master P". Retrieved November 18, 2019 – via music.apple.com.
- ^ "You Need To Know - Single by Master P". Retrieved November 18, 2019 – via music.apple.com.
- ^ "Lonely Road To Success - Single by Master P". Retrieved November 18, 2019 – via music.apple.com.
- ^ "Two Three (feat. Rick Ross) - Single by Master P". Retrieved November 18, 2019 – via music.apple.com.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - The Gift by Master P". Itunes.apple.com. 1969-04-29. Retrieved 2013-12-08.
- ^ "Master P Offering $10,000 To A Lucky Fan Who Buys His Album 'The Gift' - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2013-10-23. Retrieved 2013-12-08.
- ^ Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) (2013-10-22). "Master P Offering $10,000 Golden Ticket Raffle With Release Of New Album "The Gift"". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved 2013-12-08.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Two Three (feat. Rick Ross) - Single by Master P". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-11-20. Retrieved 2013-12-08.