Boss of All Bosses
| Company type | Record label |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founder | Slim Thug |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Owner | Slim Thug |
| Parent | E1 Music (distribution) |
Boss of All Bosses represents the sophomore studio album effort by American hip-hop artist Slim Thug, officially released on March 24, 2009. It was issued under his own imprint, Boss Hogg Outlawz, with distribution managed by E1 Music. The record includes collaborations with notable artists such as Mannie Fresh, Z-Ro, Mike Jones, Scarface, and UGK. Production duties were largely overseen by Mr. Lee, accompanied by contributions from producers including Jim Jonsin, Mr. Rogers, and Bigg Tyme.
Upon release, the album entered the US Billboard 200 chart at position 15, moving 32,000 units during its initial week.
Singles
The album's first single, "I Run," dropped on November 11, 2008, featuring rapper Yelawolf and production by Jim Jonsin. This track incorporates a reinterpreted chorus from "I Ran (So Far Away)" by A Flock of Seagulls, altered with new lyrics ("I run the streets all night and day").
Following that, the second single titled "Thug" was released on November 17, 2009, with Mr. Lee handling production.
Critical reception
Boss of All Bosses garnered mostly favorable critiques and was regarded as a step forward compared to Slim Thug’s debut major-label album Already Platinum. AllMusic commended it for revisiting the style of Slim Thug’s earlier mixtapes, describing it as "a welcome throwback." RapReviews emphasized the Southern-inspired production alongside Slim’s varied thematic content, labeling it a "triumphant introduction to Thug's unique brand of Texas rap." DJBooth provided a more mixed perspective, noting some tracks came across as formulaic despite strong vocal performances, but ultimately acknowledged Slim Thug’s continued influence even amid a sophomore slump.
Track listing
Leftover tracks
- "Wood Grain Wheel"
- "Theme Song (Hoggs On Da Grind)"
- "Problem Wit Dat"
Notes
- The track "Smile" includes additional vocals by J. Lacy.
Sample credits
- "I Run" incorporates elements from "I Ran (So Far Away)" by A Flock of Seagulls.
- "Top Drop" contains samples from "Love Is What You Make It" by Masterpiece.
- "Thug" samples "Eazy-Duz-It" by Eazy-E.
- "My Bitch" uses portions of "Faded Pictures" performed by Case and Joe.
- "Hard" features a sample from "Hard Knocks" by Marc Broussard.
Weekly charts
Template:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chart| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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Year-end charts
| Chart (2009) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 72 |