II Trill | ||||||||||
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Studio album by Bun B | ||||||||||
Released | May 20, 2008 | |||||||||
Recorded | 2007–08 | |||||||||
Genre | Southern hip hop | |||||||||
Length | 60:09 | |||||||||
Label | Rap-A-Lot, Asylum, Atlantic | |||||||||
Producer | Mr. Lee, Scott Storch, Jazze Pha, J. R. Rotem, Bigg Tyme, BlackOut Movement, DJ Khalil, Clinton Sparks, Enigma, CHOPS | |||||||||
Bun B chronology | ||||||||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
Houston Chronicle | |
Los Angeles Times | |
The New York Times | (favorable) |
Pitchfork Media | (7.7/10) |
RapReviews | (9/10) |
Spin | |
UGO | (B) |
The Village Voice | (favorable) |
II Trill is the second studio album by UGK member Bun B. It was released on May 20, 2008 by Rap-a-Lot Records and Asylum Records.
The album is the follow-up to his successful debut album, Trill. It was mentioned that after the death of his lifelong friend and companion Pimp C, due in part to an accidental overdose, he is likely to "ban the syrup talk on his new CD." The album was originally set to be released on April 29, 2008 but was pushed back to May 20. The album features lyrics pertaining to political and social issues, as well as a tribute track to Pimp C.
Some of the featured artists on the album, including Sean Kingston, Pimp C, Young Buck, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne, David Banner, Rick Ross, Mýa, Chamillionaire, Slim Thug, Webbie, Mike Jones, 8Ball & MJG, Z-Ro, Junior Reid and Juvenile. The lead single, "That's Gangsta" featuring Sean Kingston was released on May 20, 2008. The second single, "You're Everything" featuring Rick Ross, David Banner, 8Ball and MJG was released on July 31, 2008. Its B-Side "Pop It 4 Pimp" has also received radio airplay.