Gunz n' Butta
| Company type | Studio album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | April 19, 2011 |
| Founder | Cam'ron, Vado |
| Products | Hip hop music album |
Gunz n' Butta represents the sophomore studio album effort from Harlem-based hip hop duo the U.N., consisting of artists Cam'ron and Vado. Issued on April 19, 2011, through Diplomat Records and E1 Music, this project was promoted with singles including "Speaking In Tungs," "We All Up In Here," and "Hey Muma."
Singles
The lead single, "Speaking In Tungs," was made available on June 23, 2010, followed by its accompanying music video released on August 2, 2010. The second single, titled "We All Up In Here," came out on December 17, 2010. The third release, "Hey Muma," debuted on March 22, 2011, with its music video premiering later on April 26, 2011.
Critical response
Overall, Gunz n' Butta was met with mostly favorable critiques from reviewers. It achieved a Metacritic score of 72 based on five evaluations, signifying "generally favorable reviews." David Jeffries of AllMusic described the album as a robust partnership that resonates well with fans of Cam’ron and the Diplomats, despite its mixtape-style roots. Sean Ryon from HipHopDX acknowledged the album's promise but pointed out its lack of refinement and clear direction, suggesting it felt more like a mixtape than a polished commercial release.
Tom Breihan at Pitchfork Media emphasized the strong synergy among Cam’ron, Vado, and producer AraabMuzik, labeling the album as somewhat one-dimensional yet effective. Ben Detrick of Spin praised the energetic lyricism of the duo alongside AraabMuzik’s dynamic production.
Commercial performance
Upon release, the album entered the Billboard 200 chart at position number 78, selling approximately 7,500 units in its initial week within the United States.
Charts
Template:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chart| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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