25 to Life | ||||
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Released | September 2005 | |||
Recorded | 2004–2005 | |||
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Length | 1:07:53 | |||
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AllHipHop | [1] |
AllMusic | [2] |
RapReviews | 5/10[3] |
25 to Life is the debut studio album by American Southern hip hop quintet Pimp Squad Click. It was released in September 2005 via Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records. The album's title refers to the group members' ages at the time.[2]
Production was handled by Tony Galvin, Keith Mack, Big Reese, Crown Kingz, Cyber Sapp, DJ Montay, Kevin "Khao" Cates and Lil' Jon, with Jason Geter and T.I. serving as executive producers. It features guest appearances from Young Dro, CeeLo Green, Lloyd, Young Jeezy and Lil' Scrappy.
The album debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200, number 4 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 3 on the Top Rap Albums charts in the United States.
Its lead single, "I'm a King", peaked at No. 67 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 16 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, No. 14 on the Hot Rap Songs in the US, and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on June 14, 2006. Its remix version, as well as "Murder Game", appeared in Hustle & Flow: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture. An accompanying music video for "I'm a King (Remix)" features scenes from Craig Brewer's 2005 drama film Hustle & Flow. Music videos were also directed for "Do Ya Thang", which was featured in 2005 video game Need for Speed: Most Wanted, and "Set It Out".