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Stay Trippy
Studio album by
Juicy J
ReleasedAugust 27, 2013 (2013-08-27)
Recorded2011–2013
GenreHip-hop
Length61:37
Label
Producer
Juicy J chronology
Hustle Till I Die
(2009) 		Stay Trippy
(2013) 		TGOD Mafia: Rude Awakening
(2016)
Singles from Stay Trippy
  1. "Bandz a Make Her Dance"
    Released: September 11, 2012
  2. "Show Out"
    Released: January 25, 2013
  3. "Bounce It"
    Released: June 25, 2013
  4. "Talkin' Bout"
    Released: February 4, 2014

Stay Trippy is the third solo studio album by American rapper Juicy J. The album was released on August 27, 2013, by Kemosabe Records and Columbia Records. The album was Juicy J's first solo album since distancing himself from Three 6 Mafia and joining Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Records, who makes three appearances on the album.

Stay Trippy's production was handled between 2011 and 2013 by producers such as Juicy J himself, Mike Will Made It, Cirkut, Lex Luger, Sap, Supa Dups, ID Labs, Timbaland and Young Chop, among others. The album also features additional guest appearances from Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, The Weeknd, ASAP Rocky, Wale, Trey Songz, Young Jeezy, Big Sean, Pimp C, Trina, Yelawolf and Project Pat.

Stay Trippy was met with generally positive reviews from critics. The album debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200, selling 64,000 copies in the United States during its first week. As of November 6, 2013, the album has sold 138,000 copies according to Nielsen SoundScan. The album was supported by four official singles, the certified platinum "Bandz a Make Her Dance", "Show Out", "Bounce It" and "Talkin' Bout". The first three charted on the US Billboard Hot 100. He also went on the Stay Trippy Tour with ASAP Ferg beginning on April 20, 2013, till September 2013.

Background and recording

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After frequently collaborating with rapper Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J joined Taylor Gang Records in December 2011 as a part-owner and A&R representative.[1][2] Soon after he started recording for his next studio album.[3] On March 7, 2012, Juicy J stated his third studio album would be titled Stay Trippy. He went on to say that he has recorded many songs with rap group Odd Future.[4][5] In late November 2012, Juicy J announced the album would be released in February 2013 and indicated an interest in working with Nas, Dr. Dre and Jay-Z.[6] He also went on to say the album was almost finished.[7] Juicy J had stated he recorded around 80 songs for the project, which were mostly recorded in hotel rooms while on tour.[3][8] Complex ranked the album at number 22 on their list of the 50 most anticipated albums of 2013.[9]

Production

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Rapper Wiz Khalifa, the founder of Taylor Gang Records, makes three guest appearances on the album.

Juicy J worked with various recording artists on the album including, Wiz Khalifa, The Weeknd, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Yelawolf, Chris Brown, Project Pat, Trey Songz, Maejor Ali, Young Jeezy and Big Sean. In addition to handling production himself, Juicy J also worked with producers Lex Luger, Sonny Digital, Mike Will Made It, Dr. Luke, Hit-Boy, Illangelo and Crazy Mike.[9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] In early April 2013, Juicy J told Billboard that there would be a "secret special feature" on the album he has yet to reveal.[17]

Wiz Khalifa told Power 105 on April 18, 2013, that legendary rapper Pimp C would be featured on the album,[18] and later on April 23 during an interview with DJ Whoo Kid he said that singer Justin Timberlake would make a guest appearance.[19] Then on July 6, 2013, Juicy J confirmed production on the album would come from himself, Mike Will Made It, Dr. Luke, Lex Luger, Young Chop, Crazy Mike, Baby E, Timbaland, I.D. Labs and DannyBoyStyles, among others.[20] In a press release on July 15, 2013, he confirmed the album would feature guest appearances from Wiz Khalifa, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, The Weeknd, ASAP Rocky, Wale, Trey Songz, Young Jeezy, Big Sean, Pimp C, Trina, Yelawolf and Project Pat.[21]

Release and promotion

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Juicy J released various mixtapes and toured in promotion of his third album Stay Trippy.

Prior to the album's release Juicy J released several mixtapes such as Rubba Band Business 1 & 2 and 2011's Blue Dream & Lean. Juicy J would go out with his street team to cities such as Atlanta, and passed out these mixtapes.[22] On June 10, 2013, Juicy J announced he would be releasing a four track mixtape prior to the album titled, Wax. All the songs on the mixtape were reported to also have music videos, however that mixtape would not come to fruition, and "Wax" would end up being a track on Stay Trippy.[23][24]

He worked as a supporting act along with the rest of Taylor Gang on Wiz Khalifa's 2050 Tour during late 2012 and early 2013.[25] On March 13, Juicy J released the first of many Trippy Tour vlog episodes.[26] Prior to the album's release Juicy J went on the Stay Trippy Tour from April 21 till June 8, 2013, with his opening act ASAP Ferg.[27] He is also planning a possible college tour to take place after the album release.[8]

In early February 2013 in an interview Juicy J reported the album would release near the end of March 2013.[3] He would however push it back and on March 11, 2013, say the album would be released in June or July 2013.[28][29] On April 29, he would announce a release date of July 2, 2013.[30] However he would push it back again, till August, and on July 15 in a press release Juicy J announced a final release date for the album of August 27, 2013 in the United States.[21] On July 21, 2013, the track listing and album cover was revealed.[31] Its first release was on August 23, 2013, in other countries such as Australia.[32]

In August 2013, Naima Cochrane (Juicy J's product manager at Columbia Records) told Billboard that "The Woods" featuring Justin Timberlake, could very possibly be a future single.[8] She also said that there would be as many as three more singles after "Bounce It" from the album.[8] On October 3, 2013, the music video was released for "All I Blow Is Loud".[33] On October 31, 2013, the music video was released for "Stop It".[34] On December 11, 2013, the music video was released for "No Heart No Love" featuring Project Pat.[35] On July 18, 2014, the music video was released for "Scholarship" featuring ASAP Rocky.[36] On August 26, 2014, the music video was released for "Smoke a Nigga" featuring Wiz Khalifa.[37]

Singles

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The first single from the album is "Bandz a Make Her Dance", which was released on September 11, 2012.[38] The single version features 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne. It was created in a hotel room in Washington, D.C. The song has peaked at number 29 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[39] The music video premiered on MTV Jams on September 23, 2012.[40] Several publications including The Washington Post and Complex magazine included the song among the top ten songs of 2012.[41] The song was certified platinum by the RIAA for sales of over one million copies.[42]

The second official single from the album was "Show Out" which features Big Sean and Young Jeezy. After its premiere on November 30, 2012,[43] the song was released as a digital download on January 25, 2013.[44] As with his previous single the song is produced by Mike Will Made It.[45][46] The music video for "Show Out" was filmed on January 25, 2013, and was directed by Juicy J himself.[29][47] On March 7, 2013, the music video for "Show Out" featuring Young Jeezy and Big Sean premiered on 106 & Park.[48][49] The song has since peaked at number 75 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[50] On April 24, 2013, the remix was released featuring verses from T.I. and the late Pimp C.[51]

On February 16, 2013, it was announced that the third single was set to be "One Of Those Nights" featuring R&B singer The Weeknd.[52] The song was produced by Canadian-producer Illangelo. It was premiered on February 20, 2013, via SoundCloud, and made available to purchase on March 11, 2013, as a promotional single.[53][54] On June 20, 2013, the music video was released for "One Of Those Nights" featuring The Weeknd.[55] However, the single failed to chart and ended up as an in store deluxe exclusive track.

On June 25, 2013, the third official single "Bounce It" featuring Trey Songz and Wale was released to iTunes.[56][57] The music video was filmed on July 2, 2013.[58] On July 18, 2013, the music video for "Bounce It" featuring Wale and Trey Songz premiered on 106 & Park.[59][60] Since release the song has reached number 75 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[50] Juicy J announced that "Talkin' Bout" featuring Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa would be the album's fourth single on January 26, 2014.[61] Then the following day the song was serviced to mainstream urban radio in the United States. On March 13, 2014, the music video was released for "Talkin' Bout" featuring Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa.[62]

Commercial performance

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The album debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 64,000 copies in the United States.[63] In its second week of sale, the album dropped eleven spots on the US Billboard 200, and sold 22,000 more copies.[64] In its third week the album sold 13,000 more copies.[65] Then the following week it sold 8,000 more copies.[66] As of November 6, 2013, the album has sold 138,000 copies according to Nielsen SoundScan.[67] Outside of the United States, the album also enjoyed some chart success. In Canada it debuted at number 11 on the Billboard Canadian Albums Chart and spent one week on the chart.[68] It also debuted at number 174 on the Official Charts Company's UK Albums Chart,[69] and at number 17 on the UK R&B Chart.[70]

Critical response

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic66/100[71]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStar[72]
ArtistdirectStarStarStarStar[73]
Exclaim!6/10[74]
Fact3/5[75]
HipHopDX3.0/5[76]
NowStarStar[77]
RapReviews.com7.5/10[78]
Rolling StoneStarStarStar[79]
USA TodayStarStarHalf star[80]
XXL4/5[81]

Stay Trippy received generally positive reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 66, based on 10 reviews.[71] Al Shipley of the Baltimore City Paper gave the album a positive review, saying "Stay Trippy winds up as something of a triumph, one of the year's most thoroughly enjoyable major label albums."[82] David Jeffries of AllMusic said, "Fans will need four or five hands to count all the other laugh-out-loud punch lines, and even if this album is redundant and overstuffed with hedonism and recklessness, that's just Juicy being Juicy."[72] Rick Florino of Artistdirect stated, "Stay Trippy is as wild as modern hip-hop gets. It's a slick, seductive, and stone romp through a hazy synth boom, strip club-ready beats, and some of Juicy J's tightest rapping to date."[73] Stacy-Ann Ellis of Vibe gave the album a positive review, saying "Despite the wild assortment of flows and flavors, Juicy J manages to avoid being eclipsed on his own project. Their presence only amplifies the quality of his offering, a hypothesis that is reinforced by three of the album's standout pieces."[83] B.J. Steiner of XXL said, "Stay Trippy is a record that knows to stay within the lane that it's carved for itself. Big-budget stripper rap has rarely sounded so fresh."[81] Nick Henderson of Tiny Mix Tapes gave the album three out of five stars, saying "On Stay Trippy, Juicy J sounds as energized, self-assured, and dangerous as ever."[84] Patrick Taylor of RapReviews.com stated, "Even if Juicy J's brand of explicit hip-hop isn't your cup of syrup, you have to admire the man for staying relevant and good as he nears his third decade in the game."[78]

Chris Kelly of Fact said, "By embracing the codeine-weed-molly trifecta, hashtag-friendly hooks, and — perhaps most significantly — ascendant producers, the 38-year-old rapper has maintained rap relevance, even as that has become more difficult than ever."[75] Peter Marrack of Exclaim! stated, "For all its vulgarity, predictability, repetitiveness and reckless musings on drugs, Juicy J's trippy music succeeds because of its spirit."[74] Julia LeConte of Now said, "The whole thing isn't about disrespecting women, though. Some songs merely weave the misogyny around simple-pleasure narratives: popping molly, making money. On his third solo record, the Three 6 Mafia rapper signed to Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang is 'getting high like he's 18.' At 38, though, it's not super-amusing, like J is the hip-hop Peter Pan refusing to grow up among a crew of younger emcees."[77] Elysa Gardner of USA Today stated, "Stay Trippy can be musically compelling. Granted, the words are hard to miss. "Stay motivated, stay high, stay hustling, (forget) everything else," he intones on "So Much Money", a title that sums up the highest virtue in J's world."[80] David "Rek" Lee of HipHopDX said, "Some Rap is tailor made for headphone listening and careful analysis of every word. Then there are songs that are meant to be played loud in public settings, and the lyrics don't matter so much. If you haven't already figured it out, Stay Trippy is the latter. And for as much flack as it receives, there is entertainment value there and it serves its purpose as a soundtrack to the 'trippy' lifestyle."[76]

Accolades

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Stay Trippy was ranked number 20 on Spin's list of the 40 best hip hop albums of 2013. They commented saying, "this is basically what the Juiceman's been doing for 20 years — self-producing albums of bellowing bass, eerie synths, and shouted slogans. It helps that his sound helped spawn wildly popular things like Atlanta trap and Chicago drill; it helps that Wiz Khalifa helped him acquire the budget to get an absolutely monstrous low end; and it helps that we're not sick of "Bandz a Make Her Dance."[85] It was also positioned at number 27 on Complex's list of the 50 best albums of 2013. They said, "armed with an endless barrage of rattling beats, and a host of just-so-over-the-top-ridiculous-you-have-to-laugh punchlines, and enough believable gangsta talk to separate himself from the good kids of today's rap scene, Stay Trippy is the perfect explanation for why Juicy has been rich since the '90s."[86] XXL ranked it at number 13 on their list of the best albums of 2014.[87]

Track listing

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  • Credits adapted from the liner notes of Stay Trippy.[88]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Stop It"Jordan Houston
3:21
2."Smokin' Rollin'" (featuring Pimp C)
  • Juicy J
  • Crazy Mike
2:36
3."No Heart No Love" (featuring Project Pat)
Young Chop4:03
4."So Much Money"Houston
3:31
5."Bounce It" (featuring Wale and Trey Songz)
4:20
6."Wax"
  • Juicy J
  • Crazy Mike
3:33
7."Gun Plus a Mask" (featuring Yelawolf)
  • Juicy J
  • Crazy Mike
3:23
8."Smoke a Nigga" (featuring Wiz Khalifa)
  • Houston
  • Thomaz
Mike Will Made It4:17
9."Show Out" (featuring Big Sean and Young Jeezy)
  • Mike Will Made It
  • J-Bo[a]
4:29
10."The Woods" (featuring Justin Timberlake)
Timbaland4:20
11."Money a Do It"Houston
  • Juicy J
  • Crazy Mike
3:56
12."Talkin' Bout" (featuring Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa)
4:21
13."All I Blow Is Loud"HoustonLex Luger3:38
14."Bandz a Make Her Dance" (featuring Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz)
  • Mike Will Made It
  • J-Bo[a]
4:38
15."Scholarship" (featuring ASAP Rocky)
Mad Max3:29
16."If It Ain't"HoustonLex Luger3:44
Total length:61:37
Deluxe edition (bonus tracks)
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
17."One Thousand" (featuring Wiz Khalifa)
Recollect3:25
18."Having Sex" (featuring Trina and 2 Chainz)
3:44
19."One of Those Nights" (featuring The Weeknd)
4:17
Total length:73:03

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer

Sample credits

Chart positions

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Release history

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Region Date Format Label
Australia[32] August 23, 2013 Digital download Kemosabe, Columbia
Canada[97]
France[98]
Germany[99]
New Zealand[100]
Spain[101][102] CD, digital download Sony
United Kingdom[103] Digital download Kemosabe, Columbia
United Kingdom[104] August 27, 2013 CD
United States[105][106] CD, digital download Kemosabe, Columbia

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Stay Trippy is the third solo studio album by American rapper and producer , released on August 27, 2013, through and . The project represents Juicy J's first major-label solo effort following his departure from the hip-hop group , with whom he had achieved significant success, including an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp" in 2006. It features a star-studded array of guest appearances, including , , , , A$AP Rocky, , Wale, Young Jeezy, , and the late , among others. Production on the 16-track album was handled by a team of prominent contributors such as , , , , and Juicy J himself. Upon release, Stay Trippy debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 64,000 copies in its first week and marking Juicy J's highest-charting solo release. The album was propelled by the lead single "Bandz a Make Her Dance," featuring , which peaked at number 29 on the and achieved platinum certification by the RIAA. Subsequent singles like "Show Out" with Young Jeezy and , and "Talkin' 'Bout" featuring and , further highlighted the album's trap-influenced sound and party anthems, solidifying Juicy J's resurgence in mainstream hip-hop.

Background

Announcement and development

Juicy J began distancing himself from around 2010 to focus on his solo career, marking a significant shift after the group's 2008 album . This transition allowed him to explore independent projects and collaborations outside the group's structure. In November 2011, he joined Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Records as a partner and A&R representative, which provided the platform for his renewed solo endeavors. The album Stay Trippy was officially announced by in March 2012, when he revealed the title via , emphasizing its connection to his longstanding "trippy" persona rooted in and his affiliation with Taylor Gang's lifestyle. At the time, he expressed interest in high-profile collaborations with artists such as Nas, , and for the project, though none of these ultimately materialized on the final tracklist. Development of the album began in 2011, following successful mixtapes like Blue Dream & Lean, and positioned Stay Trippy as Juicy J's major-label solo debut through and in partnership with Taylor Gang. During pre-production, Juicy J recorded over 75 songs, reflecting an extensive creative process that honed the album's direction toward party anthems and trap influences. This timeline underscored his pivot to a mainstream solo presence after years of group work and underground mixtapes.

Recording process

The recording sessions for Stay Trippy spanned from 2011 to 2013, coinciding with Juicy J's affiliation with Taylor Gang Entertainment following his signing in late 2011. Much of the work occurred in makeshift setups, primarily hotel rooms, as Juicy J toured extensively with Taylor Gang artists on outings like the 2050 Tour in late 2012. This peripatetic approach, driven by relentless tour commitments, fostered a raw, improvisational production style that mirrored the album's high-energy vibe, often capturing vocals and beats in non-traditional spaces like apartments using basic equipment such as a $100 microphone. Juicy J recorded over 75 songs during this period, drawing from collaborations across various locations to build a substantial pool of material. From this, the final standard edition was curated to 16 tracks, prioritizing infectious party anthems that aligned with the project's trippy, celebratory ethos. maintained a hands-on role throughout, engineering and producing several sessions himself alongside co-producers like Crazy Mike, leveraging his longstanding expertise from to shape the sound directly.

Production

Key producers

Juicy J served as an on Stay Trippy alongside and , overseeing the album's direction while co-producing several tracks to incorporate his gritty influence characterized by raw, bass-heavy rhythms rooted in Three 6 Mafia's legacy. He collaborated with Crazy Mike on tracks including "Smokin' Rollin'", "Wax", and "Gun Plus A Mask", blending street-oriented percussion and ominous samples that evoke the Southern trap sound. Mike Will Made It emerged as a central figure, delivering trap beats with booming 808s and hypnotic hi-hats on four tracks: "Stop It" (co-produced with Marz), "", "Show Out" (co-produced with J-Bo), and "Smoke a N***a". His contributions, marked by sparse yet infectious melodies, helped propel the album's club-ready anthems and aligned with the rising trap wave of the early . Dr. Luke and Cirkut brought polished, pop-infused production to tracks like "Bounce It" (with Baby E) and "", featuring futuristic synths, layered hooks, and radio-friendly sheen that contrasted the album's rawer elements. supplied aggressive, orchestral trap beats with heavy bass and dramatic strings on "So Much Money" (co-produced with and Crazy Mike), "All I Blow Is Loud", and "If It Ain’t". Timbaland contributed to "The Woods", infusing eclectic percussion and atmospheric textures for a more experimental vibe, while handled "No Heart No Love" with Chicago drill-inspired snares and minimalism. "Talkin' Bout" was produced by Ritz Reynolds, , and for smooth, R&B-adjacent grooves. The production process unfolded from 2011 to 2013 under the Kemosabe and banner, emphasizing a mix of established hitmakers to broaden Juicy J's appeal.

Collaborations and features

Stay Trippy features an extensive roster of guest artists across its 16 tracks, with 12 songs incorporating collaborations that enhance the album's party-oriented and trap-infused sound. appears on two tracks—"Smoke a N***a" and "Talkin' Bout"—leveraging his close affiliation with through Taylor Gang Records, where serves as a partner and A&R representative since 2011. Other notable features include on the deluxe bonus track "One of Those Nights," and on "," A$AP Rocky on "Scholarship," and on "The Woods." Additional guests comprise , Wale, , , , the late , , and . These collaborations were secured through a combination of longstanding industry relationships and label synergies. For instance, Juicy J's Memphis roots facilitated his partnership with fellow Memphian , with whom he had previously collaborated on Timberlake's 2006 album FutureSex/LoveSounds; Timberlake reciprocated by contributing to Stay Trippy. Similarly, the Taylor Gang connection streamlined Wiz Khalifa's multiple appearances, reflecting the collective's collaborative ethos. High-profile names like and A$AP Rocky were drawn in via Juicy J's established rap network and the project's buzz from singles like "." Specific guest contributions add distinct flavors to individual tracks. On "," A$AP Rocky's verse merges his swagger with Juicy J's Memphis crunk style, creating a seamless blend of East Coast flair and Southern bounce through vivid imagery of street life and excess. These inputs not only elevate the production but also introduce varied vocal dynamics and regional influences. The prevalence of features significantly bolsters the album's track diversity, infusing trap anthems with pop sensibilities, melodic hooks, and diverse rap perspectives that broaden its appeal beyond traditional Southern hip-hop audiences. With guests on over three-quarters of the songs, Stay Trippy achieves a collaborative density that mirrors Juicy J's transition to mainstream solo stardom while maintaining his underground edge.

Music and lyrics

Musical style

Stay Trippy is primarily rooted in Southern hip-hop and , drawing heavily from Juicy J's Memphis crunk origins with while incorporating mainstream pop and R&B elements for broader appeal. The album's sound emphasizes a polished, club-ready aesthetic that blends the gritty, hypnotic bounce of early with contemporary trap's atmospheric production. Key sonic features include booming 808 bass lines, synth-driven beats with swirling atmospherics, and auto-tuned, chant-like hooks designed for high-energy party environments. Tracks often feature trap drum patterns with rapid hi-hats and tempos ranging from creeping mid-tempo grooves around 76 BPM to upbeat club anthems up to 150 BPM, creating a dynamic flow suited for strip clubs and late-night drives. Producers like Mike Will Made It contribute to this with UFO-like synth pads and hard-knocking beats that evoke a modern, upscale . The album represents an evolution from the dark, horrorcore-infused Memphis crunk of Juicy J's Three 6 Mafia era—characterized by sinister synths and cold 808s—to a more hedonistic, mainstream trap sound influenced by producers like Mike Will Made It. This shift maintains the original's mysterious, aggressive edge but refines it into buoyant, radio-friendly tracks with a focus on atmospheric depth over raw menace. Representative examples highlight this range: "," a quintessential trap banger with Mike Will Made It's swirling synths and pounding 808s driving its infectious, party-centric energy, contrasts with the slower, more atmospheric "One of Those Nights," which integrates R&B-infused melodies and subtle Weeknd-inspired production for a moody, vibe.

Lyrical themes

The lyrics of Stay Trippy predominantly revolve around hedonism and a "trippy" lifestyle characterized by excessive drug use, including references to lean, weed, and pills, as seen in tracks like "Codeine Cups," where Juicy J raps about pouring codeine into Styrofoam cups, and "All I Blow Is Loud," which celebrates marijuana consumption. Wealth and material success form another core motif, with boasts about stacks of cash and luxury spending, exemplified in "Bandz a Make Her Dance," a strip club anthem that equates money with attracting women. Promiscuity is equally prominent, often tied to party excess and casual encounters, as in "Stop It," where lines like "I'ma fuck me a model, you only get to live one time" underscore a YOLO mentality. Personal elements infuse the content with reflections on Juicy J's post-Three 6 Mafia independence, marking Stay Trippy as his first major solo release after distancing himself from the group, allowing him to emphasize his individual evolution from Memphis street roots. Street life appears through gritty depictions of hustling and survival, blended with excess as a form of from those origins, evident in verses about moving weight and living lavishly to evade past hardships. Guest artists enhance these themes, such as on "Smoke a ," where his lines about " weed in a dutch, purple lean in my cup" amplify the drug-fueled party vibes and hedonistic energy. The overall tone is boastful and celebratory, reveling in vices with raw, unapologetic delivery, showing minimal introspection compared to Juicy J's earlier, more narrative-driven work with .

Release and promotion

Marketing efforts

To build anticipation for Stay Trippy, released the & Lean on November 29, 2011, which featured collaborations with artists like and served as an early showcase of his solo trap sound and party-oriented style ahead of his major label signing. This project helped reintroduce to a broader audience following the dissolution of , generating buzz through free on platforms like and establishing key themes of excess that would carry into the . In 2012, following his signing to —an imprint founded by producer —Juicy J focused on single releases to sustain momentum, including the platinum-certified "Bandz a Make Her Dance" featuring , which was initially dropped via and later re-released with additional guests like to amplify viral spread. Kemosabe and parent label supported these efforts with promotional pushes, including radio airplay and , positioning the tracks as precursors to the full album while Juicy J teased content on to engage fans directly. The album's release, originally slated for late 2012, faced delays that pushed it to August 27, 2013; to manage fan expectations during this period, and his labels dropped additional content, such as the May 2013 mixtape Trippy in the Trap, which previewed album vibes and featured exclusive tracks to maintain hype without overcommitting to a firm date. Columbia facilitated digital pre-orders starting in mid-August 2013 via , bundling instant grat tracks like "Bounce It" to incentivize early purchases and drive streaming numbers. A cornerstone of the campaign was the Stay Trippy Tour, announced in March 2013 and running from April 21 to September 2013, with A$AP Ferg as the opening act across 37 North American dates; the tour emphasized live debuts of album cuts like "Show Out" and "Get You Some," turning performances into interactive promotions that extended the album's trippy, high-energy aesthetic to venues from San Diego's to New York's . Social media teasers, including posts of and tracklists in July 2013, along with a TV-style commercial aired in late August, further amplified the tour's reach by highlighting guest features and party themes to encourage ticket sales and pre-release engagement.

Singles

The lead single from Stay Trippy, "", was initially released in June 2012 as an independent track featuring , with a adding issued later that year. Produced by Mike WiLL Made-It, the song marked Juicy J's successful solo comeback after years focused on and guest features, building significant anticipation for the through its viral strip club-themed appeal and online challenges. It peaked at number 29 on the and was certified platinum by the RIAA for over one million units sold. The music video for "Bandz a Make Her Dance", directed by J.R. Saint, emphasized provocative strip club visuals with dancers and the artists interacting in a club setting, further amplifying its status and contributing to the track's cultural buzz ahead of the album's release. Follow-up single "Show Out" arrived on January 25, 2013, featuring and Young Jeezy, and continued the high-energy trap sound while sustaining momentum from the lead track. It reached number 75 on the , showcasing Juicy J's ability to secure prominent collaborations that heightened album hype. "Bounce It", released on June 25, 2013, as the third single with features from Wale and , blended rap and R&B elements to appeal to a broader audience and peaked at number 74 on the Hot 100. The track's upbeat production helped maintain radio presence during the pre-album rollout. The fourth single, "Talkin' Bout", featuring and , was announced in January 2014 with its music video following in March, extending promotion post-album release through its themes of nightlife and success. While it did not chart on the Hot 100, the single reinforced Juicy J's collaborative network and prolonged the project's visibility. Collectively, these singles shaped Stay Trippy's anticipation by establishing as a relevant solo force in mainstream hip-hop.

Commercial performance

Sales figures

Stay Trippy debuted with 64,000 copies sold in the United States during its first week of release, securing a number 4 position on the chart. By November 2013, the album had accumulated total U.S. sales of 138,000 units, according to Nielsen SoundScan data. Despite this performance, the album received no RIAA certifications. International sales for Stay Trippy remained limited, with distribution primarily through digital downloads under , reflecting the album's focus on the U.S. market. The album's commercial outcome was influenced by the success of its lead single "," which generated significant buzz, alongside Juicy J's affiliation with , though overall figures were modest when compared to major hip-hop releases from contemporaries like during the same period.

Chart positions

Stay Trippy achieved notable commercial success upon its release, debuting at number four on the US chart dated September 14, 2013, marking Juicy J's highest-charting solo album to date and surpassing the performance of his prior independent releases like the 2002 album , which peaked at number 93. The album remained on the for 26 weeks, with its final charting position at number 153 in April 2014, reflecting sustained interest driven by hit singles such as "Bandz a Make Her Dance," which peaked at number 29 on the and helped propel the album's entry. On the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, it debuted and peaked at number two, spending 28 weeks in total and outperforming Juicy J's earlier mixtapes like Blue Dream & Lean (2011), which garnered underground buzz but no comparable mainstream chart presence. For the year-end 2013 , Stay Trippy ranked at number 176, underscoring its role in Juicy J's mainstream resurgence. Internationally, the album entered the at its peak of number 11, lasting one week and highlighting cross-border appeal amid the success of its lead singles. In the , it debuted at number 174 on the for one week but performed stronger on the Official Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart, reaching number 17 in its sole week there.
Chart (2013)Peak PositionWeeks on Chart
US 426
US 228
111
1741
171

Reception

Critical reviews

Upon release, Stay Trippy received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who appreciated its high-energy trap sound and party-oriented vibe while noting some limitations in lyrical innovation. At Metacritic, the album earned a score of 66 out of 100 based on 10 critic reviews, signifying "generally favorable reviews." Critics frequently praised the album's energetic production, infectious hooks, and Juicy J's charismatic, unapologetic delivery, which captured a lively club atmosphere. XXL magazine gave it an "XL" rating—the publication's highest—highlighting its comeback energy and describing it as a record that maximizes Juicy J's strengths as a hitmaker with fresh, big-budget stripper rap. Spin magazine awarded 8 out of 10, calling it "Caligula club music and nothing but, Stay Trippy is a pimp party of the highest order" for its bold, hedonistic appeal. RapReviews scored it 7.5 out of 10, commending how it "sounds good loud" through tight beats and fun, ratchet anthems. On the other hand, several reviewers critiqued the album for formulaic lyrics, superficial depth, and heavy dependence on guest appearances, which sometimes overshadowed Juicy J's solo presence. Rolling Stone rated it 3 out of 5 stars, pointing to its repetitiveness as a "parade of jams involving weed, drank and sketchy sex" that leaned too heavily on familiar tropes. Slant Magazine issued a low 4.0 out of 10, faulting the production as otherwise bland beyond standout tracks and criticizing the relentless, one-note party themes. AllMusic gave it 3 out of 5 stars (equivalent to 60/100), acknowledging its spirit but noting how the effortless style occasionally veered into feeling effort-less.

Accolades

Stay Trippy received recognition from several music publications for its role in Juicy J's career resurgence, appearing at number 27 on Complex's list of the 50 best albums of 2013. The album was praised in end-of-year rankings for revitalizing the rapper's solo presence after years focused on and production work. The lead single "Bandz a Make Her Dance" (featuring and ) earned a RIAA certification on August 1, 2013, for 500,000 units sold in the United States. This marked a significant commercial milestone for , highlighting the track's popularity in club and culture prior to the album's release. Despite its commercial success and positive , Stay Trippy did not receive major award nominations such as Grammys. However, the project was widely credited with reestablishing as a relevant solo artist in mainstream hip-hop, boosting his visibility through high-profile features and tour appearances.

Legacy

Cultural impact

Stay Trippy played a pivotal role in popularizing trap party anthems during the early , with its lead single "" emerging as a defining staple that blended Memphis rap's gritty energy with mainstream trap's hypnotic beats. The track's infectious and explicit celebration of nightlife excess influenced the era's hip-hop sound, embedding Three 6 Mafia's signature "redrum-rap" into commercial trap production and contributing to the genre's dominance on radio and in clubs. The album significantly boosted Juicy J's solo career, marking his return to prominence after Three 6 Mafia's hiatus and opening doors to high-profile collaborations within the Taylor Gang collective. This resurgence led to features on major hits, including his verse on Katy Perry's "," which propelled him toward potential chart-topping success and broadened his appeal beyond hip-hop circles. On a broader scale, Stay Trippy reinforced the Memphis trap sound's integration into the mainstream, shaping southern hip-hop's bass-heavy aesthetic that now permeates the genre. It inspired subsequent artists in hedonistic rap, such as and , by fusing underground fatalism with polished, party-driven narratives that echoed in their triplet flows and auto-tuned excess. The album's title phrase "stay trippy" has been adopted as a cultural in youth and party scenes, reflecting Juicy J's of unapologetic . While no major reissues have occurred, Stay Trippy maintains a strong streaming presence, appearing in Spotify's top albums for the artist as of 2025 and featuring prominently in trap and hip-hop playlists.

Retrospective views

In the 2020s, Stay Trippy has been reevaluated as a pivotal work in 's career resurgence, blending his Memphis roots with the emerging trap sound to extend his relevance beyond the crunk era of . In a interview, Juicy J reflected on the album's origins, explaining that the title and overarching "trippy" ethos emerged from a moment of intense creativity while under the influence, capturing a mindset that defined his solo pivot toward mainstream trap anthems. This shift positioned the album as a bridge between 2000s Southern crunk aggression and 2010s trap's hedonistic production, with tracks like "" serving as enduring examples of its transitional role. Critics and retrospectives have highlighted the album's lasting impact on 's longevity, crediting it with revitalizing his solo trajectory after a period of stalled momentum post-Three 6 Mafia. A 2020 analysis noted how Stay Trippy's success, driven by hits like "Bandz a Make Her Dance," powered a top-five debut and reestablished as a trap influencer, influencing subsequent Southern rap evolutions. No formal reissues have occurred, yet the album maintains cult appeal through sustained fan engagement and live performances, such as 's explosive 2024 rendition of "Bandz a Make Her Dance," affirming its timeless club status. The record's enduring listenership is evidenced by its streaming metrics, surpassing 670 million plays on Spotify's deluxe edition by November 2025, reflecting its integration into the trap canon without relying on anniversary editions or vinyl revivals. Peers and outlets continue to acknowledge Stay Trippy for propelling Juicy J's production influence into modern trap, as seen in his ongoing collaborations that echo the album's .

Content and credits

Track listing

The standard edition of Stay Trippy features 16 tracks with a total runtime of 61:37.
No.TitleFeaturing artist(s)LengthProducer(s)
1"Stop It"3:21Mike WiLL Made-It, Marz
2"Smokin' Rollin'"2:36Crazy Mike, Juicy J
3"No Heart No Love"4:03
4"So Much Money"3:31, Crazy Mike, Juicy J
5"Bounce It"Wale, 4:20,
6"Wax"3:33Crazy Mike, Juicy J
7"Gun Plus a Mask"3:23Crazy Mike, Juicy J
8"Smoke a Nigga"2:48Mike WiLL Made-It
9"Show Out", Young Jeezy3:54Mike WiLL Made-It, J-Bo
10"The Woods"4:20
11"Money a Do It"3:56Crazy Mike, Juicy J
12"Talkin' Bout", 4:21, Ritz Reynolds, Sap
13"All I Blow Is Loud"3:38
14"Bandz a Make Her Dance"4:17Mike WiLL Made-It, J-Bo
15"Scholarship"A$AP Rocky3:29
16"If It Ain't"3:43
The deluxe edition adds three bonus tracks, extending the total runtime to 73:13.
No.TitleFeaturing artist(s)LengthProducer(s)
17"One Thousand"3:25The Internz
18"Having Sex", 4:22
19"One of Those Nights"4:16Da Internz

Personnel

Juicy J served as the lead artist, providing primary vocals and raps across all tracks, while also acting as an . : , , .

Performers

  • – featured vocals (tracks 8, 12),
  • – featured vocals (track 2; posthumous, sourced from archival recordings)
  • – featured vocals (track 9)
  • Young Jeezy – featured vocals (track 9)
  • – featured vocals (track 14)
  • – featured vocals (track 5)
  • Wale – featured vocals (track 5)
  • – featured vocals (track 3)
  • – featured vocals (track 7)
  • – featured vocals (track 10)
  • – featured vocals (track 12)
  • A$AP Rocky – featured vocals (track 15)
  • – featured vocals (deluxe edition track 19 "One of Those Nights")
  • – featured vocals (deluxe edition track 18 "Having Sex")

Production Team

Dr. Luke and Cirkut handled production on several tracks, including "Bounce It," with Dr. Luke also serving as an executive producer. Mike WiLL Made It produced tracks such as "Stop It" (co-produced with Marz), "Show Out" (co-produced with J-Bo), and "Bandz a Make Her Dance" (co-produced with J-Bo). Lex Luger contributed production to "So Much Money," "All I Blow Is Loud," and "If It Ain't." Timbaland produced "The Woods," Young Chop handled "No Heart No Love," and ID Labs, Ritz Reynolds, and Sap produced "Talkin' Bout." Juicy J and Crazy Mike co-produced tracks like "Smokin' Rollin'," "Wax," "Gun Plus a Mask," and "Money a Do It." Baby E, DannyBoyStyles, and others provided additional production support across the album.

Additional Contributors

Mixing was led by engineers including Jaycen Joshua (on tracks like "Show Out" and "Talkin' Bout"), E. Dan (on multiple tracks such as "Stop It" and "Smokin' Rollin'"), and Serban Ghenea (on "Bounce It"). Recording engineers included Mike "Crazy Mike" Foster and Andrew Drucker. A&R direction was overseen by JR Lindsey, with coordination by Gelareh Rouzbehani and marketing by Naima Cochrane. Artwork and design were handled by Chris Feldmann, with photography by David Lusk.

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Catalog No.
VariousAugust 27, 2013CD, digital downloadColumbia, Kemosabe Records88883 76011 2
USAugust 27, 2013CD (Best Buy exclusive)Columbia, Kemosabe Records88883 76421 2
VariousAugust 27, 2013CD (clean version)Columbia, Kemosabe Records88883 76012 2
CanadaAugust 27, 2013CDColumbia, Kemosabe Records, Sony Music Canada88883 76011 2

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