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Artist URL

http://music.blackplanet.com/UGK/
Member Since:

December 29, 2006
Last Login:

May 28, 2009
Hails From:

Port Arthur, TX
Genre:

Dirty South, Gangsta Rap, Southern Rap
Label Type:

Major
Label Name:

Rap-A-Lot Jive Records UGK Records

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>When UGK member Pimp C was released from prison in late 2005, his anxiousness to get the group back in the game after three years off was obvious. Combine this with his partner Bun B's loyalty to UGK -- he begrudgingly released a great solo album in September of 2005, just to keep the brand going -- and it sure seemed like the late-2006 street date announced for their comeback effort was more likely to be pushed up than pushed back. Then Pimp C released a solo album and the group's promised double CD with too many guest stars to mention was pushed back for the first of many times, which often means "unruly mess." Underground Kingz, the album, is a glorious triumph over all these challenges that earns its two-disc sprawl, and while it can't turn back time, the missed street dates were a small price to pay for something so solid. The guest list is a case of "real recognize real" and UGK themselves have lost none of their skills, with Bun B being the stone cold soldier he always was while the Pimp stirs it up verbally and doubles as the main, hook-loving producer of the album. He shares duties with the legendary Scarface (three tracks including the highlight "Candy"), Jazze Pha (the surprising, minimal success "Stop-n-Go"), plus Juicy J and DJ Paul, who craft a soulful backing track that's as big and grand as the UGK/OutKast collabo it supports. Almost stealing the show is Averexx, who gives "The Game Belongs to Me" a proper slide, although it's hard to go wrong with a chorus as good as "I got Bobby by the pound/Whitney by the key/DJ Screw by the gallon/B*tch the game belongs to me." Now Pimp C used a Bobby and Whitney metaphor on his solo album and a couple remixes of "Int'l Players Anthem (I Choose You)" could be considered borderline filler, but the double-disc ride doesn't feel redundant till the songs read "bonus track." Strategically dropping the hard street tracks among the club numbers helps, as do a couple steps outside the duo's comfort zone, the most notable being "Two Type of B******," featuring U.K. garage rapper Dizzee Rascal. At the center of this is all is the undeniable chemistry between Pimp C and Bun B. Both strong on their own, there's that certain something when they get together, a something complementary and extraordinary. Time to stop worrying if the reunited UGK will be nearly as good as they were -- save 1996's Ridin' Dirty, they're better -- and time to start wondering how they'll top this one.

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December 07, 2007

UGK 4 LIFE

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

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August 23, 2007

Keep The South On Top and get the Album!!!

UGK #1 Album in the Country!

UGK REIGNS OVER THE CHARTS
UGK (UNDERGROUND KINGZ) IS THE #1 ALBUM IN THE COUNTRY

Jive Records Tops The Charts For The Third Time This Summer

New York, NY ? Jive recording artists UGK, who are universally regarded as the true voices of the south, take their rightful place at the top of the Billboard?s Top 200, R&B, and Rap Album charts. This week, their 26-song, two-CD set, UGK (Underground Kingz) claims the #1 spot in the country as group members Pimp C and Bun B heat up the singles charts with their soulful smash hit ?Int?l Players Anthem (I Choose You)? featuring OutKast. Acknowledged for years by their peers (which includes hip-hop legend Jay-Z) and fans as the true ?underground kings? of the rap genre, this is the duo?s first #1 debut on all three charts simultaneously.

Houston Chronicle simply states, ??Pimp C and Bun B?s own dazzling dynamic should finally earn the duo its place among rap royalty.?

UGK?s double CD set recruits a cavalcade of superstars from the hip-hop and R&B universe including: T.I., Rick Ross, Slim Thug, Charlie Wilson, Raheem DeVaughn, Three 6 Mafia, Willy D, OutKast, Kool G Rap, and Big Daddy Kane. The star-studded collection showcases production by UGK?s own Pimp C, as well as, NY super producer Swizz Beatz, Scarface, Marley Marl and Atlanta hit makers Jazze Pha and Lil Jon. Regardless of the many guests and producers, the album can simply be described as ?original UGK material.?

UGK (Underground Kingz) will also be available in a limited-edition 26-song, two-CD set, with a bonus DVD. The DVD will contain their latest videos including ?Int?l Players Anthem (I Choose You)? featuring OutKast, in-depth interviews with UGK and special guest appearances from OutKast, T.I., David Banner, Rick Ross, Jeezy, Three 6 Mafia and much more. UGK?s current hit, the smash single ?Int?l Players Anthem (I Choose You)? featuring OutKast, is receiving strong support from radio stations across the country and the video, which contains cameos by OutKast, Three 6 Mafia, David Banner and Gipp of Goodie Mob, is in rotation on BET, MTV and MTV2.

UGK put the south on the map in 1988 with their first album release The Southern Way. Since then, the group has maintained a presence in the rap world with albums, mixtapes, indie releases and cameos on numerous prominent artists? tracks. In 2000, they made a high-profile appearance on Jay-Z?s ?Big Pimpin.? In 2005, Bun B released his first solo album Trill. The gold-certified CD debuted at #6 on Billboard?s Top 200 Albums chart and peaked at #1 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums Chart. Pimp C released his solo album Pimpalation in summer 2006. The solo effort debuted at #3 on the Top 200 and at #1 on the Hip-Hop and R&B Charts according to Billboard.

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August 23, 2007

New Tracks

New Tracks Will Be Comin' Weekly.

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August 23, 2007

Underground Kingz in stores now!!!

Underground Kingz

Released: August, 07, 2007
Record Label: Jive
Peak Position: The Billboard 200 #1 on August 25, 2007

GO GET THE ALBUM!!!!

WHILE YOU LISTEN TO THE TRACKS YOU GOT TO BE SMOKING CAUSE YOU KNOW I"LL BE SMOKING!!!

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carmelluvtha...

Female, 41, Grand Prairie, TX

Posted October 12, 2012

R.I.P Pimp..U R Truly Missed...We Know There Is A Heaven 4 A "G"

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Female, 35, Houston, TX

Posted July 06, 2012

Hey Bun, just stoppin by to show some southern lovin, miss my boi chad, wish he was still with us. Hope you havin a great day! Xoxo sweet texas suga

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Female, 35, Houston, TX

Posted June 22, 2012

Sendin great big Texas love your way, love you chad, and miss you so very much. Thanks for the conversation years ago.. your always in my heart. AndBun...though we never met, you still a great big part of my heart, and your music still plays in my car no matter how old it is.. it still all good in my book, Diamonds and wood anytime baby.

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