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O. J. Simpson (album)

O. J. Simpson is the second solo studio album by American rapper Guilty Simpson from the Almighty Dreadnaughtz.[8] It was released on May 18, 2010, via Stones Throw Records,[9] and was produced entirely by Madlib.[5] It also features guest appearances from Frank Nitty and Strong Arm Steady.[2] The album peaked at #62 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #37 on the Heatseekers Albums in the U.S.

O. J. Simpson
Studio album by
Guilty Simpson
ReleasedMay 18, 2010 (2010-05-18)
StudioStudio One (Livonia, MI)
GenreHip hop
Length57:44
LabelStones Throw Records
Producer
Guilty Simpson chronology
Ode to the Ghetto
(2008) 		O. J. Simpson
(2010) 		Random Axe
(2011)
Madlib chronology
Madlib Medicine Show
(2010-2012) 		O. J. Simpson
(2010) 		Thuggin'
(2011)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The A.V. ClubB+[2]
Consequence of SoundC[3]
Dusted Magazinemixed[4]
Exclaim!favorable[5]
HipHopDX[6]
Impose Magazinefavorable[7]
Pitchfork[8]
PopMatters[9]
Potholes in My Blog[10]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Prelude"2:58
2."Introduction"1:11
3."O.J. Simpson"3:31
4."Pimp Rap" (Interlude)2:06
5."New Heights"2:47
6."Karma of a Kingpin"1:49
7."Think Twice" (Interlude)1:04
8."Coroner's Music"2:30
9."A Friend's Help" (Interlude)2:38
10."Back on the Road Again"1:56
11."Gone Crazy" (Interlude)1:44
12."Hood Sentence"3:12
13."The Preacher's Wife" (Interlude)0:45
14."Cali Hills"3:06
15."Something Bad" (Intermission One)4:25
16."Something Good" (Intermission Two)3:05
17."Scratch Warning" (featuring Frank)3:29
18."Hold Your Applause" (Interlude)1:41
19."Outside" (featuring Strong Arm Steady)3:10
20."Bow Wow" (Interlude)0:41
21."Mic Check 313"2:40
22."Trendsetters"1:55
23."100 Styles"2:51
24."Outro"1:31
25."Friends Only" (vinyl only bonus track)3:07

Personnel

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  • Byron Simpson – main artist, executive producer
  • Frank Bush – featured artist (track 17)
  • Jason Smith – featured artist (track 19)
  • Marvin P. Jones – featured artist (track 19)
  • Otis Jackson, Jr. – producer, mixing
  • Eothen Aram Alapatt – executive producer, A&R
  • Chris Manak – executive producer
  • Tommy Hoffman – mixing & recording
  • Kelly Hibbert – mixing & mastering
  • Jeremy Deputat – art direction & photography
  • Eugene Howell – management

Charts

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Chart (2010) Peak
position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] 62
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[12] 37

References

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  1. ^ Jeffries, David. "OJ Simpson - Guilty Simpson". AllMusic. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  2. ^ a b Rabin, Nathan (June 1, 2010). "Guilty Simpson: O.J. Simpson". The A.V. Club. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  3. ^ Maideron, Ted (August 16, 2010). "Guilty Simpson – O.J. Simpson". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  4. ^ Becker, Daniel Levin (March 18, 2010). "Dusted Reviews: Guilty Simpson & Madlib - OJ Simpson". Dusted Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  5. ^ a b Bozzer, Mark (June 2010). "Guilty Simpson - OJ Simpson". Exclaim!. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  6. ^ Ketchum, William (May 17, 2010). "Guilty Simpson - OJ Simpson". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  7. ^ Gopper, Simon (March 14, 2010). "Guilty Simpson and Madlib, O.J. Simpson". Impose Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  8. ^ a b Cohen, Ian (May 19, 2010). "Guilty Simpson: OJ Simpson". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  9. ^ a b Umile, Dominic (May 25, 2010). "Guilty Simpson: OJ Simpson". PopMatters. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  10. ^ Castano, Fred (June 19, 2010). "Album Review: Guilty Simpson & Madlib – OJ Simpson". Potholes in My Blog. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  11. ^ "Guilty Simpson Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
  12. ^ "Guilty Simpson Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard.
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