The Recession | ||||
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Studio album by Young Jeezy | ||||
Released | September 2, 2008 | |||
Recorded | 2007–08 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 60:15 | |||
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Singles from The Recession | ||||
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Metacritic | (72/100) |
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AllMusic | |
Entertainment Weekly | B+ |
Los Angeles Times | |
Pitchfork Media | 6.5/10 |
PopMatters | 8/10 |
Robert Christgau | |
RapReviews | 8.5/10 |
Rolling Stone | |
Tiny Mix Tapes | |
USA Today |
The Recession is the third studio album by American rapper Young Jeezy. It was released on September 2, 2008, by Def Jam Recordings and Corporate Thugz Entertainment (CTE). The album was supported by five singles: "Put On" featuring Kanye West, "Vacation", "Crazy World", "My President" featuring Nas, and "Who Dat".
The album's lead single, called "Put On" was released on June 3, 2008. The song features a guest verse from American hip hop recording artist Kanye West, with the production that was provided by Drumma Boy.
The album's second single, called "Vacation" was released on August 12, 2008. The song was produced by the duo The Inkredibles.
The album's third single, "Crazy World" was released on October 25, 2008. The track was produced by Midnight Black.
The album's fourth single, "My President" was released on November 15, 2008. The song features a guest verse from a fellow American rapper Nas, with the production that was provided by the duo Tha Bizness.