Deuce is the third studio album by Dallas rapper The D.O.C., and the second since the car accident which severely damaged his larynx. Originally planned for release through Aftermath Entertainment, after disagreements with Dr Dre and a year-long delay, it was released on February 25, 2003, through the D.O.C.'s own label Silverback Records.[5][6] The only single released from Deuce was "The Shit",[5] which features former-N.W.A. members MC Ren and Ice Cube, along with Snoop Dogg and 6Two. Deuce peaked at number 184 on Billboard 200 chart.[7]
| Deuce | ||||
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| Released | February 25, 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 2002–2003 | |||
| Genre | G-funk, gangsta rap | |||
| Length | 61:12 | |||
| Label | Silverback Records | |||
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| Singles from Deuce | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| RapReviews | 7.5/10[2] |
| Rolling Stone Album Guide | [3] |
| Vibe | [4] |
Production
editThe album was originally meant to be a 6Two album, completely produced by Dr. Dre and released through Aftermath Entertainment. However, D.O.C. and Dre argued over whether D.O.C. should be rapping on the album.[8] The D.O.C.'s presence on this album is minimal however, making an appearance to introduce tracks or perform in skits such as "My Prayer" and "Souliloquy". Deuce focuses primarily on showcasing other artists on D.O.C.'s Silverback Records label, including U.P.-T.I.G.H.T., El Dorado, and in particular, 6Two.
The song "Simple as That" was released earlier in 2001 on DJ Greg Street's Six O'Clock Vol. 1 mixtape.[9]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Music Business" | 0:22 | |
| 2. | "My Prayer" | The D.O.C. | 0:56 |
| 3. | "Big Dick Shit (Concrete Jungle)" (featuring 6Two, Nate Dogg and U.P.-T.I.G.H.T.) | The D.O.C., Jazze Pha | 3:58 |
| 4. | "A Lil' Dick Shit" (featuring Dick Griffey) | 0:21 | |
| 5. | "The Shit" (featuring 6Two, Ice Cube, MC Ren and Snoop Dogg) | The D.O.C., Jazze Pha | 4:58 |
| 6. | "What Would You Do?" (featuring 6Two and U.P.-T.I.G.H.T.) | The D.O.C., Jazze Pha | 4:56 |
| 7. | "Psychic Pymp Hotline" | Dr. Dre | 0:47 |
| 8. | "Gorilla Pympin'" (featuring 6Two & Dr. Dre) | The D.O.C., Erotic | 5:01 |
| 9. | "Judgement Day" (featuring 6Two & Dr. Dre) | The D.O.C., Dr. Dre | 3:57 |
| 10. | "Souliloquy" | The D.O.C. | 1:27 |
| 11. | "Ghetto Blues" (featuring 6Two) | The D.O.C., Erotic | 4:33 |
| 12. | "All in the Family" (featuring El Dorado and N'Dambi) | The D.O.C., Erotic | 4:45 |
| 13. | "1-2-3 (Critical Condition)" (featuring U.P.-T.I.G.H.T.) | The D.O.C., Jabourn | 3:27 |
| 14. | "Touch of Blues" | The D.O.C. | 0:21 |
| 15. | "Mentally Disturbed" (featuring 6Two) | The D.O.C., Dr. Dre | 4:49 |
| 16. | "Safari West" (featuring Greg Street, Lil' Rob and MC Breed) | The D.O.C. | 0:52 |
| 17. | "DFW" (featuring 6Two, Baby, El Dorado and U.P.-T.I.G.H.T.) | The D.O.C., Organized Noize | 4:51 |
| 18. | "Simple as That" (featuring 6Two) | The D.O.C., Jazze Pha | 4:43 |
| 19. | "Playboy" (featuring 6Two, Erotic and Cadillac Seville) | The D.O.C., Erotic | 5:02 |
| 20. | "Snoop Shit" (featuring Snoop Dogg) | 1:08 |
Singles
edit"The Shit"
edit| "The Shit" | ||||
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| from the album Deuce | ||||
| Released | 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 2002 | |||
| Studio | Encore, Burbank, California | |||
| Genre | West coast hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:58 | |||
| Label | Silverback Records | |||
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"The Shit" (censored as "The ?hit") is the only single from the album. A posse cut, the song features former-N.W.A. members MC Ren and Ice Cube along with Snoop Dogg and 6Two. "The Shit" was released in 2003 on CD and 12-inch vinyl formats but did not appear on any music chart. The 12-inch promotional release includes the track "Big Dick Shit (Concrete Jungle)" as a B-side;[10] produced by Jazze Pha, the song features Nate Dogg, U.P.-T.I.G.H.T., and 6Two. "The Shit" contains samples of "P. Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)" by Parliament and "Still Talkin'" by Eazy-E.[citation needed]
US vinyl track listing
editA side
- The Shit (Street) - 4:59
- The Shit (Clean) - 4:01
B side
- The Shit (Instrumental) - 5:08
- The Shit (A Cappella) - 4:58
US promotional vinyl track listing
editA side
- The Shit (Clean) - 4:01
- The Shit (Street) - 4:59
- The Shit (Instrumental) - 5:08
- The Shit (A Cappella) - 4:58
B side
- Big Dick Shit (Clean) - 4:07
- Big Dick Shit (Street) - 4:06
- Big Dick Shit (Instrumental) - 3:57
- Big Dick Shit (A Cappella)
References
edit- ^ "Deuce - The D.O.C. | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (February 25, 2003). "The D.O.C. :: Deuce :: Silverback Records". RapReviews. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian David (December 21, 2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Simon and Schuster. p. 248. ISBN 9780743201698. Retrieved December 21, 2021 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Revolutions: The D.O.C. – Deuce". Vibe. Vibe Media Group. April 2002. p. 172.
- ^ a b Hoglund, Andy (January 6, 2016). "A Brief History of N.W.A. Collaborations Post-N.W.A." Noisey. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Moss, Corey (December 19, 2002). "D.O.C.'s Deuce Features Dre, Snoop, Psychic Pimp Hotline". MTV. Archived from the original on May 16, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard 200". Billboard. March 15, 2003. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "The D.O.C. Interview (Part 1) (April 2008)". DubCNN.
- ^ Boyd, Jared (May 31, 2017). "25 Southern hip-hop albums that should have been classics". al.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ The D.O.C. (2003). The ?hit / Big ?ick ?hit (Concrete Jungle) (liner notes). Silverback Records. SLBKPRO003-1.