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Still da Baddest
Still Da Baddest is the fourth studio album by American rapper Trina. It was released on April 1, 2008, by Slip-n-Slide, Capitol Records, and EMI. The album marked her debut with the label, following her departure from Atlantic Records. The album's lead single, "Single Again", was released on October 23, 2007. Following its release, "I Got a Thang for You", featuring Keyshia Cole, was released as the album's second single. The third and final single, "Look Back at Me" featuring Killer Mike and produced by Hard Hat Productions, became a regional club hit and was accompanied by a music video.
The album received generally positive reviews from critics, many of whom praised Trina's signature provocative lyricism. However, some reviewers criticized the album's mid-tempo tracks as attempts to recapture the success of her 2005 single "Here We Go". Still da Baddest debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Recording for Trina's fourth studio album began in 2007. In an interview with Billboard, Slip-N-Slide Records President Ted Lucas stated, "The songs selected for the album were tracks ladies needed to hear—about maturing and keeping focus... Her fans know she's rough and they like that. So she's back with a little of that, but she's matured as well."
Trina described the album's direction as experimental, citing her vocal approach on "Single Again" and the techno-influenced production of "Crash My Party" as primary examples. She revealed that the energy surrounding the project was different because it marked her first release since her highly publicized breakup with American rapper Lil Wayne. Although she viewed the relationship as a "beautiful experience" that showcased a different side of her personality, she noted that the split forced her to view her music through a new perspective:
I just think it's because of the place I'm in. I'm happy. I feel good about going into the studio on this project after the change from Atlantic [Records] and with all the issues from the label's side. When it came down to the actual production and putting the album together, I was in a more peaceful place. Just the production from everyone from Scott Storch to Cool & Dre—the producers I've been working with have been bringing it out of me.
Following the release of the lead single, speculation arose that the album would be titled Da Baddest Bitch II. The title was eventually finalized as Still da Baddest. Originally scheduled for a February 12, 2008, release, the date was later pushed back to April 1, 2008.
"I think definitely the first single ['Single Again'] with me singing on the hook. That was so different... I went from humming along in my head to making it a reality out loud. And when I sang the hook, everybody was like, 'Oh that's crazy!' It was a lot of fun for me."
Critics noted that the production of Still da Baddest mirrors the aesthetic of late-1990s Bad Boy Records releases, featuring frequent guest appearances and varied track styles to maintain momentum. Reviewers observed that while Trina's lyrics remained focused on her established provocative persona, her vocal delivery showed more "effort" and "consistency" compared to previous works. Discussing the track "Look Back at Me", Nathan S. of DJBooth noted that "[i]n the age of reality TV and internet porn, it's almost impossible to shock the public anymore, but Trina gives it her best shot," while also observing her "surprisingly subdued" verses on the album's R&B-leaning tracks.
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Still da Baddest
Still Da Baddest is the fourth studio album by American rapper Trina. It was released on April 1, 2008, by Slip-n-Slide, Capitol Records, and EMI. The album marked her debut with the label, following her departure from Atlantic Records. The album's lead single, "Single Again", was released on October 23, 2007. Following its release, "I Got a Thang for You", featuring Keyshia Cole, was released as the album's second single. The third and final single, "Look Back at Me" featuring Killer Mike and produced by Hard Hat Productions, became a regional club hit and was accompanied by a music video.
The album received generally positive reviews from critics, many of whom praised Trina's signature provocative lyricism. However, some reviewers criticized the album's mid-tempo tracks as attempts to recapture the success of her 2005 single "Here We Go". Still da Baddest debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Recording for Trina's fourth studio album began in 2007. In an interview with Billboard, Slip-N-Slide Records President Ted Lucas stated, "The songs selected for the album were tracks ladies needed to hear—about maturing and keeping focus... Her fans know she's rough and they like that. So she's back with a little of that, but she's matured as well."
Trina described the album's direction as experimental, citing her vocal approach on "Single Again" and the techno-influenced production of "Crash My Party" as primary examples. She revealed that the energy surrounding the project was different because it marked her first release since her highly publicized breakup with American rapper Lil Wayne. Although she viewed the relationship as a "beautiful experience" that showcased a different side of her personality, she noted that the split forced her to view her music through a new perspective:
I just think it's because of the place I'm in. I'm happy. I feel good about going into the studio on this project after the change from Atlantic [Records] and with all the issues from the label's side. When it came down to the actual production and putting the album together, I was in a more peaceful place. Just the production from everyone from Scott Storch to Cool & Dre—the producers I've been working with have been bringing it out of me.
Following the release of the lead single, speculation arose that the album would be titled Da Baddest Bitch II. The title was eventually finalized as Still da Baddest. Originally scheduled for a February 12, 2008, release, the date was later pushed back to April 1, 2008.
"I think definitely the first single ['Single Again'] with me singing on the hook. That was so different... I went from humming along in my head to making it a reality out loud. And when I sang the hook, everybody was like, 'Oh that's crazy!' It was a lot of fun for me."
Critics noted that the production of Still da Baddest mirrors the aesthetic of late-1990s Bad Boy Records releases, featuring frequent guest appearances and varied track styles to maintain momentum. Reviewers observed that while Trina's lyrics remained focused on her established provocative persona, her vocal delivery showed more "effort" and "consistency" compared to previous works. Discussing the track "Look Back at Me", Nathan S. of DJBooth noted that "[i]n the age of reality TV and internet porn, it's almost impossible to shock the public anymore, but Trina gives it her best shot," while also observing her "surprisingly subdued" verses on the album's R&B-leaning tracks.