| The Formula | ||||
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| Released | April 29, 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 2007–08 | |||
| Studio | De Stu at North Carolina Central University (Durham, North Carolina) | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 47:39 | |||
| Label | Duck Down | |||
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The Formula is the second collaborative studio album by American rapper Buckshot and record producer 9th Wonder. It was released on April 29, 2008 through Duck Down Music. Recording sessions took place at De Stu at North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina. Production was handled entirely by 9th Wonder, with Buckshot and Drew "Dru-Ha" Friedman serving as executive producers. It features guest appearances from Carlitta Durand, Arafat Yates, Big Chops, Keisha Shontelle, Swan, Talib Kweli, Tyler Woods and the Formula Crew. The album debuted at #137 on the Billboard 200 album chart, opening with 5,874 units sold.[1]
A music video for the album's lead single "Go All Out" was directed by Drew "Dru-Ha" Friedman and Rik Cordero and features an appearance from comedian Charlie Murphy.[2] Music videos were also shot for the tracks "Hold It Down" and "The Formula".
- ^ Ewing, Aliya (May 7, 2008). "Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 5/4/08". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- ^ "Duck Down". Archived from the original on December 18, 2007. Retrieved December 23, 2007.