Back of My Lac'
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| Studio album by J. Holiday | |||||
| Released | October 2, 2007 | ||||
| Recorded | 2006-2007 | ||||
| Genre | R&B Soul Nu soul Hip hop |
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| Length | 54:32 | ||||
| Label | Music Line Group/Capitol Records | ||||
| Producer | Los Da Mystro Darkchild The Underdogs The-Dream The Platinum Brothers Donnie Scantz Travis Cherry J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League |
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Deluxe Edition cover
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| Singles from Back of My Lac' | |||||
Back of My Lac' is the debut studio album by J. Holiday, released on October 2, 2007. The first single from this album was "Be with Me", which peaked at number 83 on the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The second single, "Bed", peaked at number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number one on Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs for five weeks total, and number 27 on the United World Chart.[citation needed] The third single, "Suffocate" has peaked at #3 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart and #18 on the Billboard Hot 100. Even though J. Holiday has spoken about the track "City Boy" featuring 8 Ball & MJG as the only collabo on the album and the D.C. anthem, the song is featured on the album only as a bonus track. J. Holiday worked with Ne-Yo on three songs between December 2005 and January 2006 that did not make the album.
His video for the third single, "Suffocate," debuted on BET's 106 & Park on November 7, 2007[1] The video featured the same model, Jennifer Gordon, from the "Bed" video and was shot in Paris, France.
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[edit] Reaction
The Reaction to this album by industry reviewers were generally mixed, with Rolling Stone giving it a 2.5 out of 5, CD Universe giving it a 5 out of 5, and All Music Guide giving it a 3 out of 5. About.com: R&B said of the album "It's rare that young artist puts out such a well-rounded album, one that young men can totally relate to and that young women will be swept off their feet by, but Back of My 'Lac, is just such an album. It's charming, gritty, sensual, original and most of all-real. Ladies and gentlemen, J. Holiday has arrived. And he definitely is that dude."
Fan reviews remain highly favorable for the album, praising it's overall consistency and well roundedness. "Fatal", "Bed", and "Fallin" have been frequently referenced as favorites.
[edit] Sales and chart positions
The album debuted on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart at number 5, selling 105,000 copies in its first week.[2] It debuted at #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #14 on the United World Chart albums. The album debuted in the Top 20 R&B/Hip Hop albums in Canada and charted within the Top 100 albums in Canada. It became a Top 10 R&B/Hip Hop album in the UK and a Top 40 UK album entry peaking at #32. In the U.S it also made it to #8 on the Tastemakers chart and #5 on the Top Digital Albums and Billboard Comprehensive Albums Chart. After 29 weeks, Holiday has sold 609,847[3] and the album has been certified gold by the RIAA.
[edit] Sales and certifications
| Chart | Certification | Sales |
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| UK Album Sales | - | 20,000 |
| Japan Sales | - | 37,708[4] |
| U.S. Sales | Gold | 609,847[5] |
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[edit] Track listing
| # | Title | Featured Guest(s) | Producer(s) | Time |
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| 1 | "Back of My Lac" | - | Quincy Lowe | 4:49 |
| 2 | "Ghetto" | - | Donnie Scantz | 4:11 |
| 3 | "Thug Commandments" | - | The Co-Stars | 3:29 |
| 4 | "Bed" | - | L.O.S. Da Maestro | 4:35 |
| 5 | "Betcha Never Had" | - | Sean "The Pen" Garrett & Warren "Oak" Felder | 3:01 |
| 6 | "Laa Laa" | - | The Platinum Brothers | 4:31 |
| 7 | "Come Here" | - | The Platinum Brothers co-produced by Travis Cherry | 3:30 |
| 8 | "Be With Me" | - | Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins | 3:58 |
| 9 | "Suffocate" | - | Christopher 'Tricky' Stewart | 3:40 |
| 10 | "Fatal" | - | Korran Paul & Gil Smith | 5:16 |
| 11 | "Without You" | - | Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins | 3:47 |
| 12 | "Pimp In Me" | - | Jasper Cameron | 4:25 |
| 13 | "Thank You" | - | Adonis Shropshire | 4:23 |
| 14 | "Fallin' " | - | J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League | 3:42 |
| 15 | "Sooner You Get to Love" (Deluxe Edition) | - | Donnie Scantz | 3:56 |
| 16 | "I Know Love" (Deluxe Edition) | - | The Platinum Brothers | 3:49 |
| 17 | "When You Get Home" (Deluxe Edition) | - | The Platinum Brothers co-produced by Travis Cherry | 3:52 |
| 18 | "City Boy" (International Bonus Track) | 8Ball & MJG | J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League | 3:42 |
| 19 | "Good For Each Other" (Japan Bonus Track) | - | J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League | 3:33 |
[edit] References
- ^ Video: J. Holiday - Suffocate Pop-Junkie.com (November 7, 2007). Accessed November 7, 2007.
- ^ Katie Hasty, "Springsteen Is Boss Of Album Chart With 'Magic'", Billboard.com, October 10, 2007.
- ^ UKMIX - Forums - View topic - US Billboard Charts (17/05/2008)
- ^ UKMIX - Forums - View topic - Japanese Charts-The newest charts
- ^ UKMIX - Forums - View topic - US Billboard Charts (17/05/2008)
[edit] External links
- J. Holiday's Official Site
- J. Holiday's Myspace Page
- J. Holiday Fan Site
- J. Holiday Live Rooftop Show
- J. Holiday Releases Third Single "Suffocate"
- Back Of My 'Lac Cover, Tracklisting, and Chocolate City MixTape
- Exclusive Interview with J. Holiday
- J. Holiday - Suffocate Video
- Video Stills of Suffocate Video
- City Boy - Unreleased Track
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