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Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101

Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101
Artist: Young Jeezy
Label: Def Jam
Category: Music

List Price: $13.98
Buy New: $10.97
You Save: $3.01 (22%)



Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 4 reviews
Sales Rank: 125309

Format: Clean
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5

MPN: 000442202
UPC: 602498808542
EAN: 0602498808542
ASIN: B000A0GPRC

Release Date: July 26, 2005
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
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Tracks:

  • Thug Motivation 101
  • Standing Ovation
  • Gangsta Music
  • Let's Get It/Sky's the Limit - Young Jeezy, Moroder, G.
  • And Then What
  • Go Crazy
  • Last of a Dying Breed
  • My Hood
  • Bottom of the Map
  • Get Ya Mind Right
  • Trap Star
  • Bang
  • Don't Get Caught
  • Soul Survivor
  • Trap or Die
  • Tear It Up
  • That's How Ya Feel
  • Talk to Em
  • Air Forces

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com
Young Jeezy is hardly breaking new ground in rapping endlessly about the similarities between the trap game and the rap game. He joins a distinguished line of former 'caine slangers turned MC--Scarface, Jay-Z, the Clipse, Biggie, etc. However, despite the familiarity of Jeezy's topics, this Atlanta rapper has managed to make a bi-coastal splash through the strength of his mic presence and charisma. As the stand-out member of ATL's Boyz N Tha Hood, Jeezy has distinguished himself against the field of contemporary rappers. More rugged than the Game, though not as charming as Cam'ron, Jeezy's work-horse flow and lyrics are draped into evocative street-level realism. Though the Southern influence is obvious in many of the album's bounce and crunk-influenced beats, he shows an impressive diversity of sound selection including on his current street anthems for this summer like"Trap Star," "My Hood," and the sublimely melancholy "Go Crazy." -- Oliver Wang


Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fabulous   March 16, 2008
John Smith (VIRGINIA)
This CD is a classic. It's motivational even though he's talkin about trapping. You can definitely take some of the rappin and use it as motivation. He's definitely on his grind. As far as production, Shawty Redd did a fabulous job on the standout tracks he produced. My favorite song is Air Forces. If you don't have this, you have to buy it NOW!!!


4 out of 5 stars Jeezy Represents Real Hip Hop   December 13, 2006
pLaYa (Waldorf, MD)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

No wonder Jeezy got Jay's blessing, and a guest shot too! This album is a classic, if you don't have it by now; go buy it!


2 out of 5 stars All Hype (2.5 Stars)   March 8, 2006
Norfeest (Washington DC USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Never underestimate the power of good hype. Good hype got Lil' Kim a 5 mic rating in The Source and good hype has people thinking Jeezy is more than a below average rapper. Don't believe the hype though, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 is simply a display of good production. The beats are the only thing that keeps this from being a certified drink coaster. I think the record execs out there know that no one listens to words anymore, otherwise the good people at Def Jam would've never let this record see the light of day. Even Jeezy would agree with me....just listen to "Gangsta Music" to hear what I'm talkin' about. Even on "Get Ya Mind Right" he says "I ain't gotta rap, I'ma do numbers..." Truer words have never been spoken. Honestly, if you look past the singles, a good 98% of this album is filler. The lyrics are elementary and his flow doesn't exist. So someone tell me, what's all the hype about? By the way, I'm not one of these people that hates southern or mainstream rap either.I really wanted to like this album, it just didn't happen. Hell, half the time he doesn't even rhyme on beat.

There are probably 3 or 4 songs on the album that are good (and when I say good, I mean the beat is bangin'.....there are no memorable lyrics on this album). Actually, the singles are the highlights of the album. "Go Crazy" is cool, but the remix with Jay Z is better. "Soul Survivor" features Akon and will definitely move some butts in the club. "And Then What" feat. Mannie Fresh is cool, but loses replay value after about a week. Also, "Trap Star" is another good song if you can get past the terrible hook. Once you get past the singles, all you have left is some gangster posturing (notice how I didn't call it rapping) over good/decent production. If you're looking for dope verses, look elsewhere. The best lines on the entire album come from Young Buck (and he only has one verse) on "Last Of A Dying Breed" despite its boring beat and mailed in verses from Jeezy and Trick Daddy.

I can't blame Jeezy for cashing in on good hype. It's the American way, after all. The fact is that the beats carry this album because the guy rapping sounds like he just got into rap a week ago. This album will easily go platinum, but that's the power of good hype. The people who actually respect rap music probably won't come within 10 feet of this album anyway. When it comes down to it, I can't recommend this album to anyone.

Standout Tracks: Go Crazy, Trap Star, And then What feat. Mannie Fresh, My Hood, Soul Survivor feat. Akon



5 out of 5 stars JEEZY IS THE ISH!!   August 3, 2005
B. Nicholson (FLINTTOWN,Michigan)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful

At first I was skeptical but i am glad I invested in the Jezzy CD. He is a very nice rapper. I personally enjoy the following songs in no particular order

* And Then What
* Tear It Up
* Last of A Dying Breed
*Soul Survivor
*Trap or Die

I think that success is in Jeezy's future. The buzz that he has right now is tremendous and I believe he will live up to the hype. This coming from an occassional rap listener.


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