Block Music is the second solo studio album by American rapper Shawnna. It was released on June 6, 2006 via Disturbing tha Peace/Def Jam Recordings. Production was handled by several record producers, including Vudu, 110% Pure, Chucky Thompson, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and Salaam Remi. It features guest appearances from Buddy Guy, Ludacris, Avant, Bobby V, I-20, Johnny P., Lil Wayne, Malik Yusef, Pharrell Williams, Shareefa, Smoke of Field Mob, Syleena Johnson, Too Short, 8Ball & MJG. The album peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200. Its lead single, "Gettin' Some", was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| PopMatters |   [3] |
| RapReviews | 5.5/10[4] |
| Robert Christgau |  [5] |
| XXL | 4/5 (XL)[6] |
Block Music garnered positive reviews from music critics praising Shawnna's improvement as a rapper in terms of lyrical content and tonal delivery. Andy Kellman of AllMusic gave high praise to Shawnna's ability to portray different emotions and deliver topics with complex writing over energetic production, saying that, "With a surprising level of depth and a more complementary set of productions, Block Music makes Worth tha Weight – a decent album in its own right – seem like a clumsy warm-up."[2] Alvin Blanco of XXL also commended Shawnna for side-stepping her usual sex-filled braggadocio to reveal more introspective material delivered in both hard-hitting and soft-spoken styles, concluding that "Offering up more of herself this go-round, Shawnna shows considerable growth. Maybe now she can finally get some… props."[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Can't Do It Like Me" | Chucky Thompson | 2:52 | |
| 2. | "Block Music (Bang)" (featuring I-20) |
| Vudu | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Damn" (featuring Smoke) |
|
| 4:19 |
| 4. | "Gettin' Some Remix" (featuring Ludacris, Pharrell Williams, Lil Wayne & Too $hort) |
| Xcel | 5:42 |
| 5. | "Candy Coated" (featuring 8Ball & MJG) |
| Vudu | 4:33 |
| 6. | "Roll Wit Me" |
| 110% Pure | 2:29 |
| 7. | "In tha Chi" (featuring Johnny P. & Syleena Johnson) |
| Vudu | 4:17 |
| 8. | "Take It Slow" (featuring Ludacris & Bobby Valentino) |
|
| 4:12 |
| 9. | "Can't Break Me" (featuring Buddy Guy & Shareefa) |
| J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League | 4:13 |
| 10. | "Ghetto Fairy Tales" |
| Vudu | 3:02 |
| 11. | "Lil Daddy What's Good" |
|
| 3:38 |
| 12. | "Hit the Back/Slide In" |
| 110% Pure | 4:22 |
| 13. | "Chicago" (featuring Buddy Guy, Avant & Malik Yusef) |
| The Yung Bosses | 5:36 |
| 14. | "Gettin' Some" |
| Xcel | 3:23 |
| Total length: | 56:18 | |||
Charts
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[7] | 13 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] | 3 |
| US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[9] | 2 |
References
- ^ "Shawnna - Block Music". Album of the Year. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ a b Kellman, Andy. "Block Music - Shawnna | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ Huff, Quentin B. (August 3, 2006). "Shawnna: Block Music". PopMatters. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (June 27, 2006). "Shawnna :: Block Music – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: Shawnna". www.robertchristgau.com. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ a b Blanco, Alvin (June 2, 2006). "Shawnna Block Music". XXL. Townsquare Media. Archived from the original on February 22, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2018.
- ^ "Shawnna Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
- ^ "Shawnna Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
- ^ "Shawnna Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
External links
- Shawnna – Block Music at Discogs (list of releases)