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Most Known Unknown Studio album by Three 6 Mafia Released September 27, 2005 Recorded 2004-2005 Genre Southern rap, gangsta rap, hardcore rap, dirty rap, crunk, rap Label Sony BMG Producer DJ Paul and Juicy J Three 6 Mafia chronology Da Unbreakables
(2003)Most Known Unknown
(2005)Last 2 Walk
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Robert Christgau (B-) link Pitchfork Media (8.1/10) 10/20/05 RapReviews link Most Known Unknown is the eighth full length studio album, as well as the second platinum album from Memphis rap group Three 6 Mafia. It was released in 2005, and is the follow-up to the 2003 album Da Unbreakables. This album is known for having some of Three 6 Mafia's biggest hits, including "Stay Fly" featuring Young Buck and 8Ball & MJG, "Poppin' My Collar" featuring Project Pat (though Pat's verse wasn't included in the first edition, but would later be included in the re-issue) and "Side 2 Side" featuring Bow Wow and Project Pat (with Bow Wow and Project Pat's verses, like the "Poppin' My Collar" remix, would not be used in the first edition, but would be released in the re-issue, along with another remix featuring Kanye West and a slightly different sounding melody). This album would prove to be their biggest success to date, topping the old success of the 2000 album When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1. The original version was released on a regular CD version as well as a DualDisc version. The re-release also had a bonus version, with two remixes of "Poppin' My Collar" and "Side 2 Side". A chopped and screwed version by Michael Watts was also released.
Along with chart topping hits, this album also featured several well known guest rappers, including Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Trick Daddy, 8Ball & MJG, Young Buck, Remy Ma, Bow Wow (only on re-issue), Kanye West (only on re-issue), Lil' Flip, as well as the Hypnotize Camp Posse (Three 6 Mafia, Project Pat, Frayser Boy, Lil Wyte, Chrome, Boogiemane, and Granddaddy Souf).
Most Known Unknown opened at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the R&B/Hip-hop charts with 125,000 copies sold. It was certified gold the week following its release on November 2, 2005, and reached platinum status by June 26, 2006.
Three 6 Mafia member Lord Infamous was notably missing from both the tracks and the album cover. Many rumors speculated that he either left the group or was kicked out; these rumors were put to rest when DJ Paul, Lord Infamous' half-brother, told sources that the reason for Infamous not being on the album was due to a stint in jail. Leaving only Crunchy Black, DJ Paul and Juicy J
Contents
Tracklisting
No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length 1. "Most Known Unknown Hits" 1:27 2. "Stay Fly" (featuring Young Buck & 8Ball & MJG) J. Houston, P. Beauregard, D. Carlton, P. Smith, M. Goodwin, D. Brown DJ Paul & Juicy J 3:56 3. "Roll with It" (featuring Project Pat) J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston DJ Paul & Juicy J 3:02 4. "Don't Violate" (featuring Frayser Boy) Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, C. Coleman DJ Paul & Juicy J 3:49 5. "Swervin'" (featuring Mike Jones & Paul Wall) Houston, Beauregard, M. Jones, P. Slayton DJ Paul & Juicy J 3:35 6. "Knock tha Black off Yo Ass" (featuring Project Pat) J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston DJ Paul & Juicy J 4:20 7. "Poppin' My Collar" Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, D. Pears DJ Paul & Juicy J 2:56 8. "Hard Hittaz" (featuring Boogiemane) Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, B. Hunt DJ Paul & Juicy J 4:12 9. "Side 2 Side" Houston, Beauregard, Carlton DJ Paul & Juicy J 3:38 10. "Half on a Sack" Houston, Beauregard, Carlton DJ Paul & Juicy J 3:26 11. "Skit" 0:26 12. "When I Pull Up at the Club" (featuring Paul Wall) Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Slayton, D. Pears DJ Paul & Juicy J 4:32 13. "Pussy Got Ya Hooked" (featuring Remy Ma) Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, R. Smith DJ Paul & Juicy J 4:20 14. "Don't Cha Get Mad" (featuring Lil' Flip) Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, W. Weston. D. Pears DJ Paul & Juicy J 3:23 15. "Body Parts 3" (featuring Lil Wyte, Frayser Boy, Chrome, Boogiemane, Project Pat & Grandaddy Souf) J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston, P. Lanshaw, C. Coleman, D. Pannell, B. Hunt, A. Watts DJ Paul & Juicy J 4:07 16. "Stay Fly" (Still Fly Remix) (featuring Slim Thug, Trick Daddy & Project Pat) J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston, S. Thomas, M. Young DJ Paul & Juicy J 3:51 17. "Outro" 2:43 Bonus tracks No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length 18. "Got It 4 Sale" (featuring Chrome) Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, D. Pannell DJ Paul & Juicy J 4:32 19. "Let's Plan a Robbery" Houston, Beauregard, Carlton DJ Paul & Juicy J 3:06 20. "Dancin' on a Pole" (featuring Chrome) Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, D. Pannell DJ Paul & Juicy J 3:48 21. "Ain't Got Time for Gamez" Houston, Beauregard, Carlton DJ Paul & Juicy J 4:04 Chart positions
Album
Year Album Chart positions Billboard 200 Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums 2005 Most Known Unknown 3 1 Reissued
Most Known Unknown (Reissue) Studio album by Three 6 Mafia Released March 20, 2006 Recorded 2005/2006 Genre Southern Rap Length — Label Sony Records/Columbia Records Producer DJ Paul, Juicy J Three 6 Mafia chronology Most Known Hits
(2005)Most Known Unknown (Reissue)
(2006)Smoked Out Music Greatest Hits
(2006)Three 6 Mafia had reissued "Most Known Unknown" titled, "Most Known Unknown (Reissue)" It was released June 20, 2006. Differences include:
- 7. "Poppin' My Collar" (Remix) (featuring Project Pat)
- 9. "Side 2 Side (Remix)" (featuring Kanye West & Project Pat)
- 16. "Hard Out Here for a Pimp" (featuring Paula Campbell)
- 21. "Side 2 Side (Remix)" (featuring Bow Wow & Project Pat)
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