''Best Thang Smokin is the debut studio album by American rapper

Young Dro D'Juan Montrel Hart (born January 15, 1979), better known by his stage name Young Dro, is an American rapper. After gaining recognition with his regional hit song "Yes Sir", from his 2002 independent album ''I Got That Dro'', Young Dro aligned ...

. It was released on August 29, 2006, by

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and

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. ''Best Thang Smokin serves as Dro's

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debut, following his

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, ''I Got That Dro'' (2001). The album's

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was handled by several high-profile

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s, such as

Jazze Pha Phalon Anton Alexander, (born April 15, 1974), professionally known as Jazze Pha ( ), is an American record producer, singer, songwriter and rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Sho'nuff Records, to wh ...

, Nitti and

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, as well as Grand Hustle in-house producers

Lil' C Christopher "Lil' C" Toler (born 1983) is an American dancer and choreographer best known for his choreography and judging on the TV show '' So You Think You Can Dance'', and for his appearance in the 2005 krumping documentary ''Rize''. Since ap ...

, Khao and Keith Mack. The Atlantic debut also features

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s from

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, T.I. and Xtaci. The album was supported by two

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, "

Shoulder Lean "Shoulder Lean" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Young Dro, released to rhythmic contemporary radio on May 2, 2006, as his debut single and the lead single from his first album ''Best Thang Smokin. The song features Dro's fell ...

" and "Rubberband Banks", the former of which went on to become a

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. The song "Gangsta", plays in the paintball arena in the ''

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'' episode, "Consequences".

Track listing

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References

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