Too Hood 2 Be Hollywood
| Company type | Studio album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | December 8, 2009 |
| Founder | B.G. |
| Products | Hip hop music album |
| Parent | Chopper City, Atlantic Records |
Too Hood 2 Be Hollywood represents the tenth individual studio release from American rapper B.G., which was officially launched on December 8, 2009. The album was issued under the Chopper City and Atlantic Records labels, with distribution managed by E1 Entertainment. Its release was postponed several times prior to becoming available.
The production roster features contributions from Savage, Bass Heavy, KLC, Mannie Fresh, Oddz N Endz, Cool & Dre, Dupree, Joe Lindsay, Mista Raja, Sef Millz, Sir Stephen Beaux, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, and Scott Storch. Additional bonus tracks were produced by Ceasar Productions, Adrian Watts, and Crack Tracks.
Guest performances on the album include appearances by Gar, Magnolia Chop, Soulja Slim, Boosie Badazz, C-Murder, Mannie Fresh, Matravious Cooks, Trey Songz, T.I., alongside former members of the Hot Boys group: Juvenile and Lil' Wayne.
From a commercial standpoint, Too Hood 2 Be Hollywood entered the charts at number 77 on the Billboard 200, secured the 14th spot on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and reached number 6 on the Top Rap Albums listings. The project was promoted through two singles: "For a Minute" and "My Hood," with the latter peaking at number 70 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Background
B.G. emphasized his artistic development and self-assurance in crafting what he described as a "classic album." He credited A&R executive Jean Nelson for guiding the creative direction toward a project intended to have lasting significance. Additionally, B.G. announced plans for a joint tour with Nelly.
Regarding the track "Nigga Owe Me Some Money," B.G. explained that Young Buck's absence was due to 50 Cent's refusal to approve Buck's verse clearance, stemming from ongoing disputes between them. When asked about being mentioned in 50 Cent's song "So Disrespectful," B.G. acknowledged the tension but regarded the reference as unnecessary.
Personnel
- Christopher "B.G." Dorsey – vocals, executive producer
- Vandell "Gar" Smith – vocals (tracks: 2, 5, 13, 18, 21)
- James "Soulja Slim" Tapp – vocals (tracks: 3, 19)
- Torence "Lil' Boosie" Hatch – vocals (track 3)
- Corey "C-Murder" Miller – vocals (track 3)
- Byron "Mannie Fresh" Thomas – vocals (track 5), producer & recording (tracks: 5, 11)
- Matravious Cooks – vocals (track 8)
- Russell "Magnolia Chop" Veals – vocals (tracks: 9, 14)
- Dwayne "Lil' Wayne" Carter – vocals (track 10)
- Terius "Juvenile" Gray – vocals (track 10)
- Tremaine "Trey Songz" Neverson – vocals & recording (track 10)
- D'Ville – additional vocals (track 14)
- Clifford "T.I." Harris – vocals (track 16), co-executive producer
- Roger "Masta Raja" Greene Jr. – producer (track 1)
- Yusef "Sef Millz" Alexander – producer (track 1)
- Sir Stephen Beaux – producer & recording (track 2)
- Craig S. "KLC" Lawson – producer (tracks: 3, 6), recording (tracks: 3, 6, 10), mixing (tracks: 2, 6)
- Roderick "Bass Heavy" Tillman – producer & mixing (tracks: 4, 15), mastering (tracks: 1, 4, 7–9, 12, 15)
- Chris "Savage" LeDay – producer & recording (tracks: 7, 8, 12)
- Joseph "Joe Boom" Pellegrini – producer & recording (tracks: 9, 14)
- Marcello "Cool" Valenzano – producer (track 10)
- Andre "Dre" Lyon – producer (track 10)
- Dupree – producer & mixing (track 13)
- Joe Lindsay – producer (track 13)
- Scott Storch – producer (track 16)
- J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League – producers (track 17)
- Adrian "AD" Watts – producer & mixing (track 18), recording (track14)
- L. "Crack Tracks" Parker – producer & mixing (track19)
- Ceasar Productions – producer (tracks:20,21)
- Carlos "Storm" Martinez – recording (tracks:1,17)
- Robert "DJ Arsenal" Joiner – recording (tracks:3,10)
- 2 Saint – recording (track3)
- Big Wayne – recording (track3)
- Elliot Carter – recording (tracks:4,15–17)
- Howard White – recording (tracks:5,11)
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- Carol A. Dorsey – executive producer
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Highest ranking |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 77 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 14 |
| US Top Rap Albums (Billboard) | 6 |