Maybe Slim Thug was a bit presumptuous when he named his 2005 debut Already Platinum, which stalled out just shy of gold. Despite missing his projected numbers, Thugga still succeeded in making a name for himself outside of Houston. Now, with Serve & Collect, the towering MC wants to do the same for his homies Boss Hogg Outlawz. While most will be quick to write the project off as just another crew compilation, PJ, Sir Daily, Chris Ward, Killa Kyleon, J-Dawg and Young Black show they too can shine for the Lone Star State.
Slim kicks things off with the hypnotic solo “We Boss Hoggin’,” where he injects some H-Town swag into Pac’s 1994 track “Str8 Ballin’.” The Hoggs take the mic from there and run with it. Standout cuts include the stunting “Recognize a Playa” and the car-show anthem “Wood Wheel,” both produced by veteran Southern beatsmith Mr. Lee. Having no qualms about speaking on their past, PJ and Kyleon candidly depict the highs and lows of the drug game on their respective solo tracks, “It’s That PJ” and “Badge on My Neck.” Not to be outshined, Young Black goes for his on the poignant “I Gotta Get It,” spittin’, “Lord, forgive me for sinnin’, and, mama, I know you hurt/But these bills keep coming and you outta work.”
The sore thumb of the bunch winds up being the animated J-Dawg, whose lyrics, at times, fall short of their intended target. On the Slim-featured “Ride on 4’s,” Dawg confesses, “No destination, nigga, just ridin’.” The album’s other noticeable snag is the inclusion of singer Rob Smallz’ “Cheating,” an R&B-powered ode to scandalous exes that doesn’t mesh with the rest of the candy-coated cuts. These brief lows aside, the Hoggs show and prove that they don’t need to be babysat by Slim to make good music and that there’s a new crew of bosses in H-Town. —MICHAEL HARRIS
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March 2nd, 2007
at 9:36 pm
Landzsi says:
1st
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March 3rd, 2007
at 12:21 am
??????? says:
fuck gass ass 1st
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March 3rd, 2007
at 5:03 am
OG Frank says:
Slim Thuggaaaaaaa!!
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March 3rd, 2007
at 9:05 am
jacquez says:
http://www.myspace.com/southcrak
go listen
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March 4th, 2007
at 7:11 pm
mike from the wood says:
man i fuck with the boss hogg.
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March 4th, 2007
at 8:00 pm
BAM 323 CALI TIPPIN CUZ says:
this iz a tight album pick it up
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March 4th, 2007
at 8:10 pm
Rest In Piss says:
nigga i bet all the tracks on this bitch sound the same, south music lost its touch, sorry to say. no offense but slim thug had hella similar beats on his album ‘already platinum,’ which, unfortunately, didn’t even go gold. not sure this album will be good, but we’ll see. by the way, FUCC chopped n screwed music, i have no idea how you can listen to that bullshit.
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July 27th, 2009
at 12:29 pm
miss bb says:
eat dick hata
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March 5th, 2007
at 12:46 pm
slim says:
Slim Thug back on top with this one. Can’t wait for the video to Recognize a Playa. Slim Thug Tha Boss of All Bosses and you know it. Can’t wait for the new album
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March 5th, 2007
at 1:31 pm
A VA NIGGA says:
SHut tha hell up. south aint lost nothin. we runnin tha game, boss hogg for life nigga
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March 6th, 2007
at 11:22 am
If On Shyne Was Here says:
Rest In Piss
^^^^^^^^^^^
slim thug is one of the best motherfuckers out there.
well i understand where u come from. i bet you from
MAke it rain. now clear it out
chicken noodle soup
chicken noodle soup
and a dick on the side.
thats why u laying in piss motherfucker
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March 8th, 2007
at 3:12 am
PA NIGGA says:
thats right for you hatin ass bitches the south is only gonna get better there will be an artist out the south 2 years from now that will make it official for you anti 3 coast fuck ass niggas
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March 8th, 2007
at 1:03 pm
TRM says:
Texas is not the south. Go back to school u fools.
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March 8th, 2007
at 2:36 pm
????????? says:
why xl that doesnt fit me. give me a small and gimmi those pants too in a large.
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March 8th, 2007
at 2:38 pm
???????? says:
why xl, that doesnt fit me. gimmi it in a small, and gimmi those pants too in a large
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March 8th, 2007
at 2:38 pm
FORMULA says:
wack
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March 8th, 2007
at 4:39 pm
Aqua-Fina-Flow says:
Houston ain’t don yet, Pimp Click Playaz coming soon!!!
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March 8th, 2007
at 7:43 pm
chargazor says:
that shit sucks his lyricism is suspect at best compared to cat n the hat rhymes no skills just capitalizing on the south dominance
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March 12th, 2007
at 2:18 am
raineir ave south seattle says:
got some bangers tide to recognize a playa and its that pj som tite songs
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March 13th, 2007
at 8:07 pm
Young Truth says:
TRM Says:
March 8th, 2007 at 1:03 pm
Texas is not the south. Go back to school u fools.
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Nigga You A Serious Duck. Look at the map fuck boi. The Whole State of May Not Be In The South, but Houston is.
AND FOR THE RECORD….FUCK Y’ALL HATIN ASS NY niggaz. Your rein is over….ITS A SOUTHERN TAKEOVER BITCH!
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March 14th, 2007
at 2:36 pm
L.B. says:
Our review of Boss Hogg Outlawz - “Serve & Collect”
http://www.wordofsouth.com/online/?p=617
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March 17th, 2007
at 4:43 pm
- OZ - www.myspace.com/arkaplanmusic says:
i found YOUNG BUCK’s album ‘Buck Tha World’ Retail on http://www.RapGodfathers.com
i dont lie..im so serious :S
i thought everybody wanna know dat….
peace!!!
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March 20th, 2007
at 1:00 pm
Dipset says:
Im from Miami and imma say it clear besides Lil Wayne, Ludacris and Field Mobb tha south music is wack!!
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March 21st, 2007
at 4:47 pm
ICE GOTTI says:
I felt the album, it’s worth the money for real.
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March 22nd, 2007
at 2:52 pm
Stax On Deck says:
Dipset Says:
March 20th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Im from Miami and imma say it clear besides Lil Wayne, Ludacris and Field Mobb tha south music is wack!!
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Nigga shut the Fuck Up! You not from the South you from The South Bronx….
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March 22nd, 2007
at 7:40 pm
anonymous says:
that song “Reconize A Playa Is DA Shit
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March 23rd, 2007
at 6:59 am
Black South says:
THIS SHIT IS FIRE
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March 29th, 2007
at 9:39 am
slimpimp says:
man fuck slim thug that cat is a fake bitch.
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April 10th, 2007
at 6:06 am
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April 14th, 2007
at 11:58 pm
inlandempirechick says:
slim keep doing what it do baby
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April 17th, 2007
at 1:16 pm
DJQ says:
I like this thug character and his boyz prety coll too.
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July 16th, 2007
at 3:54 am
DaChao(Look What I Have Become) says:
On recogize a playa everyone was guud but first homie Chris Ward but that nigga Killa Kyleon is FIYA
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July 20th, 2007
at 4:38 pm
cole says:
fuck all yall its west coast bitch!!!!!!!
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February 19th, 2008
at 9:24 am
YOUNG BLOOD says:
slim thug is my baby
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July 27th, 2009
at 12:33 pm
MISSBB says:
EAT DICK YOU WILL REST IN PISS FUCKING WIT MY NIGGAS BITCH. WE’LL TAKE YOU DOWN SOME ROADS YOU DON’T WANT TO GO DOWN IN THA H. YOU BOYS TRIPPING.SEE WHAT MAKE US REALER WE DON/T DO NO TALKING DOWN TO EACH IT’S ON. EVERYBODY REPPIN THEY COAST AND SHIT WHAT U NIGGAS DOING FOR YO CITY. BESIDES TALKING DOWN FROM A DISTANCE
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