Hoodstar

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Hoodstar
Studio album by Chingy
Released	September 19, 2006
Recorded	2005–2006
Genre	Hip hop
Length	51:27
Label	Capitol
Producer	Jermaine Dupri Mr. Collipark Mannie Fresh The Trak Starz Timbaland DJ Paul Juicy J Pauly Paul
Chingy chronology
Powerballin' (2004) Hoodstar (2006) Hate It or Love It (2007)
Singles from Hoodstar
"Pullin' Me Back" Released: July 21, 2006 "Dem Jeans" Released: August 8, 2006

Hoodstar is the third studio album by the hip hop artist Chingy, following the release of Powerballin'. Released on September 19, 2006, the disc is split into two sides with different musical styles. While the "Hood" segment has the tracks "Hands Up" and "Cadillac Door", "Star" has more uptempo and club-oriented tracks like "Brand New Kicks" and "Dem Jeans". The guest features are by Three 6 Mafia, Chopper and Chingy's cousin Young Spiffy. The album was produced by Jermaine Dupri, Timbaland, the Trak Starz, Mannie Fresh, Mr. Collipark and the dance group Hoodstarz, among others. The album entered the Billboard 200 at number 9 with first week sales of 77,000 copies in the US. It was certified Gold by RIAA for shipping over 500,000 copies in the US.^[1]