Heavy Starch
| Heavy Starch | ||||
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| Studio album by Ali | ||||
| Released | April 30, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 2001–2002 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Label | Universal | |||
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Heavy Starch is the debut studio album by American rapper Ali of St. Lunatics.[1][2] It was released on April 30, 2002, via Universal Records. The album features guest appearances from fellow St. Lunatics members Kyjuan, Murphy Lee, & Nelly, St. Louis Alumni, Ms. Toi, Kandi Burruss, Toya, and Waiel "Wally" Yaghnam. Its first single was "Boughetto".[3]
In the United States, Heavy Starch debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200 and peaked at number seven on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
Critical reception
[edit | edit source]| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
| HipHopDX | [5] |
| RapReviews | [6] |
| USA Today |  [7] |
| Vibe | [8] |
USA Today wrote: "Ali's debut album has plenty of the expected party anthems and booty shakers, but he also draws on his former hustling days for thematically tougher material. Still, the songs that shine showcase his generous sense of humor."[7]
Track listing
[edit | edit source]| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | Jason "Jay E" Epperson | 1:52 |
| 2. | "I Got This" (featuring Waiel "Wally" Yaghnam) | Waiel "Wally" Yaghnam | 4:51 |
| 3. | "Crucial" (featuring Murphy Lee) | Jason "Jay E" Epperson | 4:12 |
| 4. | "Ore-Ore-O" | Jason "Jay E" Epperson | 4:09 |
| 5. | "No" (featuring Kyjuan, Murphy Lee & Nelly) | Jason "Jay E" Epperson | 4:48 |
| 6. | "Boughetto" (featuring Murphy Lee) | Waiel "Wally" Yaghnam | 4:35 |
| 7. | "360" | Jason "Jay E" Epperson | 3:50 |
| 8. | "Wiggle, Wiggle" (featuring Kyjuan, Murphy Lee & Nelly) | Jason "Jay E" Epperson | 4:59 |
| 9. | "Drop Top" (featuring Kandi) | Jason "Jay E" Epperson | 3:38 |
| 10. | "Collection Plate" (featuring Kyjuan, Murphy Lee & Nelly) | Jason "Jay E" Epperson | 5:11 |
| 11. | "Passin' Me By" (featuring Toya) | Jason "Jay E" Epperson | 2:22 |
| 12. | "Bitch" | Tarboy | 3:31 |
| 13. | "Beast" | Trife | 3:39 |
| 14. | "Cool as Hell" (featuring Kyjuan, Murphy Lee & Nelly) | Jason "Jay E" Epperson | 5:19 |
| 15. | "St. Louis Alumni" (featuring St. Louis Alumni) | Jason "Jay E" Epperson | 9:45 |
| 16. | "Serious" | Trife | 4:04 |
| 17. | "Walk Away" (featuring Ms. Toi & Nelly) | Jason "Jay E" Epperson | 4:11 |
Charts
[edit | edit source]| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[9] | 24 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[10] | 7 |
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]Ali – Heavy Starch at Discogs (list of releases)
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