Disco de Bun B: “Trill [Edited]”

Bun B of UGK really outdid himself on this album. The beats are cold, and the lyrics are HOT! He tells the real life story of a thug that just can't stop, no matter what he is gonna make his paper. I never had to skip a song on this album.the whole album is so good it's unreal. Trust and believe. Please go and get this album. I promise you will LOVE it. If you don't e-mail me and I'll refund your money. I have just that much confidence that it will be the best cd you've ever heard. Dirty South Baby...Keepin it TRILL.

Bun B has been in the rap game since the 1980s and has no signs of stopping any time soon. From his early work with Pimp C to the pinnacle of his career with the guest appearance on Jay-Z's "Big Pimpin" off Vol. 3: Life and Times of S. Carter in 1999, Bun B has seen the best and worst of times over the years. His label woes, the incarceration of Pimp C, and his fight to stay relevant in a ever-changing Rap arena are all examples of the things that could make or break a rap career. Politics, interruptions, and significance are the major factors that ultimately decide how far any rapper will go in the music business. Bun B has that drive that every artist should have if they want to seriously make a living off this rap game. He 'knuckled up' and focused on cleaning up his act, getting right with the record execs, and popping up on songs on the albums of anybody willing to trade verses with a certifiable legend. He kept his eye on the prize, and for Bun B, that was simply doing what it took to keep the UGK name out there while Pimp C remained in jail. He continues his push with the solo release of Trill, a culmination that everybody always wanted but ultimately only surfaced because of necessity.

Trill starts off with an introduction by Rap-A-Lot's J. Prince and Bun B highlighting things like the whole New Orleans fiasco, the 'Free Pimp C' movement, and his aspirations of being the unofficial president of the South. Right after that, he rips out a verbal assassination on "Bun," and resurrects Jay-Z from "retirement" to join him as well as Young Jeezy and Z-Ro on the song "Get Throwed." The first single "Draped Up" showcases some conventional UGK-sounding grooves, along with "What I Represent" and "Retaliation Is A Must." Anyone looking for an autobiography of Bun B can hear it on the song "The Story" where he details the good, the bad, and the ugly. But Bun B ventures beyond his comfort zone and does a few songs that are not typical UGK songs. "I'm Ballin" featuring Jazze Pha is more radio-friendly than most anything UGK has ever done. Scarface collaborates with Bun and Young Jeezy on "Pushin," an attempt to appeal to the pimps, players, and the hustlers still reppin' for the streets.

Tracks like "Git It" with the Ying Yang Twins and the slow R&B-tinged "Hold U Down" with Trey Songz, Mike Jones, and Baby leave loyal fans raising their eyebrows while the bandwagon crowd will embrace it without thinking twice about it. "Who Need A B" is injected with Juvenile and Too Short's vocals along with Short Dog's production that has remained the same since Born To Mack. It's almost a given that Ludacris offers a unexciting appearance on "Trill Recognize Trill." And the weird "Late Night Creepin" features a peculiar participation from Skinhead Rob and Travis Barker of the punk rock group The Transplants. Trill is nevertheless a decent album considering Bun B had to pretty much go at it alone. But with the possible release of Pimp C from confinement by year's end, Bun will be able to put UGK back on the front burner.

Amazing album. After countless guest appearances this year, Bun B has definitely delivered on his solo album.

I would consider giving it 5 stars..... but I just can't stand the song with The Ying Yang Twins (the only bad song on the album).

Favorite song is "The Story".

The President of the South has earned his seat.... so support him and buy the album.

Free Pimp C.... all the way from New Jersey

UGK will go down as the Underground Kings of the Hip Hop community. Since Pimp C (Bun's Partner in UGK) got locked up, he decided to take the reign's and take UGK into the mainstream world a little bit.Below You will find a Song By Song Rating. Check it out.....

1.The Inauguration-8.5/10-Intro Presidential Style,Bun Starts off by letting us knwo whos the Boss.

2.Bun-6/10-A track i dont really like but maybe it floats ur boat, but i'd say skip it.

3.Get Throwed Ft. Young Jeezy,Pimp C,Z Ro,And Jay-Z-10/10 Stand-Out track that CRACKS you gotta love this song, makes me wanna get throwed...... SON!!!!!

4.Draped Up Ft. Lil Keke-8.5/10-Nice 1st single Bun keeps the flow of the song going....one of the few solo efforts, Lil Keke doesnt rap he just talks.

5.Im Fresh Ft. Mannie Fresh-9/10 Stand-Out Production, but what do you expect from DJ Fr-Fr-Fr-FRESH, Bun also laces us with some Royal lyrics.

6.Trill recognizes Trill Ft.Ludacris-10/10-Bun and Luda keep it Grimey and Cris' just adds to the list of great guests on the cd.

7.Pushin Ft. Young Jeezy and Scarface-10/10-Talks about pushin that crack rock-n-thangs wiht Mr. Snowman and Face....A must listen.

8.Im Ballin Ft. Jazze Pha-7/10-Sort of a pop song doesnt really fit with flow of a cd, But i guest everyone trys to get them radio spins.

9.What i Represent-8/10-Nice beat nothing much to say i cant really explain this track its an album cut fo sho.

10.The Story-10/10- Nice Story, im Loving the UGK history lesson,Bun kills the beat This song is TRILL :->

11.Hold U Down Ft. Trey Songz, Baby, And Mike Jones-7/10-Girl Song but nowadays you cant get an album with-out one so i guess hes just following the code.....

12.Im a G ft. T.I.-10/10-Catchy Hook and T.I. gives us further proof that he is the king of the south. Bun also holds his own(My Bad).

13.Git It Ft. Ying Yang Twins-9/10-Ying Yang be getting that Crunk Music goin' on and Bun controls the track like a mutha F***ing car.

14.Who Need a B ft. Too Short and Juvenile-7.5/10-A Nasty girl track juve and bun create nice yet gross verses....while Too Short comes up Too Short in his verse...too bad man your prime was up in 97.....

15.Relatiation is a must Ft. Mddl Fngz-8/10-Nice joint and goes wit the album very well, I liked it but it took a couple times.

16.Draped Up REMIX Ft. EVERYONE-10/10- NICEST TRACK ON THE ALBUM...Everyone goes hard and gets that H Town Flava on it...Could contend wiht Kiss Yo Ass goodbye for remix of the year.

17.Late Night Creepin Ft. Skinhead Rob and Travis Barker-5/10-Not a personal favorite....just think of the album with 16 songs and you'll be fine.TRUST ME....................

If you are a fan of southern rap then you already know this cd is gonna be good, if you dont know then you need to pick this up and learn somthin. Stop reading right now and buy this album. I bought this cd today and have listened through it 4 times so far, im lookin for a reason not to love it but i just cant find one. This is an instant classic. Bun B again puts it down and proves that lyrically he is above any other rapper i can think of, and im not just talkin about tha south. New York, Cali, ATL, wherever else theres hip hop, the competition is none. Aside from Bun killin it hes got everybody on this cd with him showin him respect. Jay Z,Scarface, TI, Ludacris, Mannie Fresh, Jazze Pha, Slim Thug, Chamillionaire,Lil Flip, Paul Wall, Lil Keke, Too Short, Juvenile, Ying Yang Twinz, Birdman,mike jones, Jeezy, Z-RO, and of Course PIMP C. If you dont know Bun B is one half of UGK with PIMP C and they have been puttin it down for texas for 15 years. UGK is not just the name of their group its what they are UNDERGROUND KINGS. This cd is good from intro to the last song. Put this cd on, Po up a 4 and smoke sumthin bxtch. FREE PIMP C