Joe Budden (album)

Joe Budden
Studio album by Joe Budden
Released	June 10, 2003
Recorded	2002–2003
Genre	Hip hop
Length	71:05
Label	On Top Def Jam Desert Storm
Producer	Nitti (exec.) Terry Corley (exec.) Webb (exec.) Skane (co-exec.) White Boy (co-exec.) Just Blaze Lofey
Joe Budden chronology
Joe Budden (2003) Mood Muzik 3: The Album (2008)
Singles from Joe Budden
"Pump It Up" Released: April 29, 2003[1] "Fire (Yes, Yes Y'all)" Released: July 15, 2003

Joe Budden is the debut studio album by American rapper Joe Budden. It was released on June 10, 2003, by On Top, distributed by Def Jam. Recording sessions took place from 2002 to 2003, with production by Dub B aka White Boy, along with the other high-profile producers such as Just Blaze and Lofey. The album features guest appearances from Lil' Mo, Busta Rhymes and 112. Upon the record's release, it was met with favorable reviews from music critics. Joe Budden debuted at number 8 on the US Billboard 200, selling 95,000 units in its first week,^[2] later the record sold 420,000+ copies in the United States. It also entered at number 55 on the UK Albums Chart.^{[citation needed]}

Joe Budden was supported by two singles – the Just Blaze-produced club anthems "Pump It Up" and "Fire (Yes Yes Y'all)" featuring Busta Rhymes, and two promotional singles – "Focus" and "Drop Drop". Its hit single "Pump It Up" was featured in 2 Fast 2 Furious, You Got Served and Madden NFL 2004, and reached at number 38 in the United States and number 13 in the United Kingdom. "Focus" was featured in Def Jam Vendetta. The album's second single, "Fire (Yes, Yes Y'all)" was released on July 15, 2003, and the song was featured in the movie Mean Girls. "Walk with Me" was featured as the end credits song for Def Jam: Fight for NY. Joe Budden was a playable character in both games.