What It Is (Strike a Pose)

VYP (Voice of the Young People)
Studio album by
Lil Mama
ReleasedApril 29, 2008
Recorded2006–2008
Genre
Length59:07
LabelZomba, Jive
ProducerFamiliar Mindz (exec.), Xtramile Productions (exec.), Matt Beckley, Benny Blanco, James Chambers, Cool & Dre, Paul Diaz, Dr. Luke, Tatiana Gottwald, Malissa "Mali" Hunter, Justin C. Johnson, Marv Johnson, Scott Storch, The Runners, Tuneheadz Productions, Peter Toh, Danja, Clubba Langg, Carl Shackelton, T-Pain
Lil Mama chronology
VYP (Voice of the Young People)
(2008) 		Take Me Back
(2015)
Singles from VYP: Voice of the Young People
  1. "Lip Gloss"
    Released: February 20, 2007
  2. "G-Slide (Tour Bus)"
    Released: September 25, 2007
  3. "Shawty Get Loose"
    Released: February 11, 2008
  4. "What It Is (Strike a Pose)"
    Released: August 2008
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Associated Press(positive)[2]
RapReviews[3]
Rolling Stone[4]
US Weekly[5]
DJBooth.net[5]

VYP (Voice of the Young People) is the only studio album by American rapper Lil Mama released in April 2008, which includes the singles "Lip Gloss", "G-Slide (Tour Bus)", and "Shawty Get Loose" (featuring Chris Brown and T-Pain). The album's fourth single, "What It Is (Strike a Pose)" was released in July 2008, replacing "L.I.F.E." Producers for the album include Cool & Dre, Scott Storch, The Runners and Dr. Luke.[6] VYP debuted at number 25 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, and has since sold 66,200 copies in the United States. As of May 22, 2010 the album has sold over 497,000 copies in the United States.[7][8]

Track listing

  1. "Intro" – 1:08
  2. "Lip Gloss" – 4:04
  3. "One Hit Wonder" (featuring DJ Khaled) – 3:27
  4. "Get Loose Request" – 0:11
  5. "Shawty Get Loose" (featuring Chris Brown and T-Pain) – 3:34
  6. "What It Is (Strike a Pose)" (featuring T-Pain) – 3:58
  7. "G-Slide (Tour Bus)" (featuring Kadar) – 3:31
  8. "Gotta Go Deeper Skit" – 0:14
  9. "Stand Up" – 3:36
  10. "L.I.F.E " – 3:57
  11. "College" (featuring Yirayah) – 4:00
  12. "Emotional Rollercoasters Skit" – 0:28
  13. "Broken Pieces" – 3:47
  14. "Swim" – 4:22
  15. "Truly in Love" (featuring Peter Toh) – 4:07
  16. "Look at My Life Skit" – 1:01
  17. "Make It Hot (Put It Down)" – 3:13
  18. "Pick It Up" – 3:45

Japanese bonus track

  2. "Never Let Go" – 4:02 [9]

Deluxe edition bonus tracks

  2. "On Fire" – 3:15
  4. "Girlfriend" (Dr. Luke remix; Avril Lavigne featuring Lil Mama)

Deluxe edition bonus DVD

  1. "Lip Gloss" (Music video)
  2. "Shawty Get Loose" (Music video)[10]

Charts

Chart Position
U.S. Billboard 200[11] 25
U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[11] 5
U.S. Top Rap Albums[11] 3

Release history

Region Date
United Kingdom April 28, 2008
United States April 29, 2008
Japan May 13, 2008
Netherlands May 29, 2008

References

  1. ^ K. Ross Hoffman (October 23, 2007). "VYP: Voice of the Young People". AllMusic. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  2. ^ "MSN Entertainment". Entertainment.msn.com. February 27, 2016. Archived from the original on May 17, 2008. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  3. ^ "Lil Mama :: VYP: Voice of the Young People :: Jive/Zomba". Rapreviews.com. June 10, 2008. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  4. ^ "Lil Mama: VYP - Voice Of The Young People : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 23, 2008. Retrieved April 26, 2008.
  5. ^ a b "Lil' Mama - VYP: Voice of the Young People | Album Review, Stream | Hip Hop Albums". DJBooth. Archived from the original on July 21, 2012. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  6. ^ Sundius, Michael. "Breaking Music News". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  7. ^ "XXLmag.com -  » Just Some Numbers". Archived from the original on June 30, 2010. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
  8. ^ Sundius, Michael. "Breaking Music News". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  9. ^ "Vyp-ヴォイス・オブ・ザ・ヤング・ピープル".
  10. ^ "VYP (Voice of the Young People) [Deluxe Version] by Lil Mama on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. April 29, 2008. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  11. ^ a b c "Billboard.com - Artist Chart History - Lil Mama". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 3, 2008. Retrieved May 19, 2008.