Third Power (album)
| Company type | Studio album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | October 11, 2011 |
| Founder | DJ Drama |
| Products | Hip hop music album |
Third Power represents the third studio album released by American hip hop disc jockey DJ Drama, which became available on October 11, 2011. This project marks his initial album outside the Gangsta Grillz collection, succeeding Gangsta Grillz: The Album (2007) and Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 2) (2009). The record includes collaborations with notable artists such as Fabolous, Wiz Khalifa, Roscoe Dash, Freddie Gibbs, Young Jeezy, Wale, J. Cole, Chris Brown, Pusha T, French Montana, Crooked I, B.o.B, Gucci Mane, Ya Boy, Akon, Trey Songz, and Big Sean.
Background
Originally intended to be titled Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 3), DJ Drama announced a title change to Third Power during an interview at the BET Awards on July 8, 2011. He characterized this release as his "biggest and best yet," symbolizing three distinct eras of hip-hop: his foundational influences, the movements he has been part of, and the emerging generation that is transforming the genre. The album was leaked online on October 8, 2011.
Singles
The premier single, "Oh My", was made available for digital download on June 17, 2011. Featuring performances by Fabolous, Wiz Khalifa, and Roscoe Dash and produced by Drumma Boy, it became DJ Drama's first entry into the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, initially entering at #100 and reaching a peak position of #95. Additionally, it climbed to #19 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and #12 on the Hot Rap Songs chart. The official remix version includes guest verses from Trey Songz, 2 Chainz, and Big Sean.
While "Never See You Again" featuring Wale and Talia Coles was initially planned as the second single, it was ultimately replaced by "Ain't No Way Around It" featuring Future, which achieved a peak of #98 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Following the album's release, "Undercover" featuring Chris Brown and J. Cole debuted at #15 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Track listing
Sample credits
- "Never See You Again" incorporates samples from Bob James' "Take Me to the Mardi Gras", Common's "Tha Light", Boogie Down Productions' "Love's Gonna Get'cha (Material Love)", as well as original vocals by Talia Coles in "Never See You Again."
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 42 |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 7 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Rap Albums | 6 |
| U.S. Billboard Independent Albums | 7 |