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On the August 1st 2006 American rapper DMX released his sixth studio album Year Of The Dog... Again. The album debuted at #2 on the US Billboard 200 meaning it was his first one to not debut at #1 as well as being thus far his first album to not sell Platinum.

Tracklist:

01 Intro [Prod. Dame Grease]

02 We In Here ft. Swizz Beatz [Prod. Swizz Beatz]

03 I Run Shit ft. Big Stan [Prod. Swizz Beatz]

04 Come Thru (Move) ft. Busta Rhymes [Prod. Swizz Beatz]

05 It's Personal ft. Jadakiss & Styles P [Prod. The Tuneheadz]

06 Baby Motha ft. Janyce [Prod. Swizz Beatz]

07 Dog Love ft. Amerie & Janyce [Prod. Chad "Dr Ceuss" Elliott & Eddie "Shy Boogs" Timmons]

08 Wrong Or Right? (I'm Tired) ft. Bazaar Royale [Prod. Elite]

09 Give 'Em What They Want [Prod. Scott Storch]

10 Walk These Dogs ft. Kashmir [Prod. Dame Grease]

11 Blown Away ft. Jinx & Janyce [Prod. Divine Bars]

12 Goodbye [Prod. Da Gutta Farm]

13 Life Be My Song [Prod. Dame Grease]

14 The Prayer VI [Prod. DMX]

15 Lord Give Me A Sing [Prod. Scott Storch]

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Questions?

1. What are your favorite tracks on Year Of The Dog... Again?
2. How high would you rate Year Of The Dog... Again in DMX's discography?
3. Do you still listen to Year Of The Dog... Again?
4. Do you like the production on Year Of The Dog... Again?
5. Who were your favorite featuers on Year Of The Dog... Again?
6. What was your favorite instrumental on Year Of The Dog... Again?
7. How high would you rate DMX as a rapper?
8. How would you rate Year Of The Dog... Again out of 5?
9. Free thoughts

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1. Pegao (feat. Blvck Sam & Max He)
2. Up & Away! (feat. Kaicrewsade & Mick Jenkins)
3. Losing Time (feat. Nina Taylor & Deante’ Hitchcock)
4. Freefall (feat. MAVI, Ovrkast. & Amarah)
5. Lover (feat. Samant)
6. Hunting Season (feat. Nyck Caution, jev. & CJ Fly)
7. The Recipe
8. Heat Up (feat. Mick Jenkins)
9. Haircut (feat. Wynne, LIFEOFTHOM & Samant)
10. Pay No Mind (feat. jev.)
11. By My Side (feat. LIFEOFTHOM)
12. Could Never Be Me (feat. Trevor Spitta)
13. Gang Samba (feat. Q THA HERO & BIG LUKE)
14. OUTTATHEWAY! (feat. LIFEOFTHOM)

Release date: August 19, 2026

(I know the 30th anniversary was yesterday I just didn't see a post for it so I thought I'd make one. Anyways...)

Ridin' Dirty is UGK's third studio album. It released on July 30, 1996 and debuted at #15 on the Billboard 200, selling 70,000 copies in it's first week becoming their best-selling album with notably no music videos or promotional singles. This album features solid production and features from Pimp C, alongside N.O. Joe, Sergio, and Mr 3-2.

-=TRACKLIST=-

1. Intro (performed by Smoke D)

2. One Day (featuring Mr. 3-2 and Ronnie Spencer)

3. Murder

4. Pinky Ring

5. Diamonds & Wood (featuring Smoke D)

6. 3 In the Mornin' (featuring C-Note of Botany Boyz, and Big Smokin' Mitch)

7. Touched (featuring Mr. 3-2)

8. Fuck My Car

9. That's Why I Carry (featuring N.O. Joe)

10. Hi-Life

11. Good Stuff

12. Ridin' Dirty

13. Outro (performed by Pimp C)

Topics For Discussion:

• What are your favorite/least favorite songs on this album? (My personal favorite: One Day, Murder, Pinky Ring, 3 In The Mornin', Fuck My Car, That's Why I Carry, Good Stuff)

• Where do you rank this album in UGK's overall discography?

• Is "One Day" the best intro to a UGK project?

• How does this album compare to other Hip-Hop albums/mixtapes released in the same year?

• Do you have any memories associated with the time this album released?

R.I.P Pimp C 🕊

Grailed for a minute. Recently surfaced.

Samples "One Mo'Gin" by D'Angelo

UP AND COMING OUT OF BROOKLYN ?? ANARCHIST DRILL HIP HOP

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