''Get Money, Stay True'' is the third studio album by American

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; it was released on April 3, 2007, by

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and

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. The album debuted at number 8 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 92,000 copies in its first week.

Critical reception

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editor David Jeffries praised Wall for sticking with the formula he used for his debut album but felt his material can get stale over a lengthy runtime, concluding with, "Slice this worthy follow-up to ''

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'' in half and it's a different story, one that justifies Wall's place in the game." ''

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''s Simon Vozick-Levinson commended the production for making Wall sound credible but criticized his simplistic "elementary rhymes" when put alongside the album's featured artists. Steve 'Flash' Juon of ''RapReviews'' saw improvement in Wall's lyrical content and delivery but felt the production throughout the album weakened his charismatic personality.

Track listing

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stores. This edition contained a documentary DVD.

Chopped & Screwed Version

# " Break 'Em Off" (featuring Lil Keke) # "Gimme That" # "

I'm Throwed "I'm Throwed" is the second single from Paul Wall's album, '' Get Money, Stay True''. The song was released in late March 2007, nearly a week before the release of the album. The song is produced by and features Jermaine Dupri. Dupri uses the soun ...

" (featuring Jermaine Dupri) # "Get Your Paper Up" (featuring Yung Redd) # "Everybody Know Me" (featuring Snoop Dogg) # "Call Me What U Want" (featuring Yung Redd & E-Class) # "How Gangstas Roll" (featuring Crys Wall) # "I'm Real, What Are You? / I'm Da Shit # "On The Grind" (featuring Freeway & Crys Wall) # "Tonight" (featuring Jon B.) # "That Fire" (featuring Trina) # "I Ain't Hard to Find" # "Bangin' Screw" # "Slidin' On That Oil" (featuring Expensive Taste & Unique of the Grit Boys)

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

External links

Paul Wall Mashin' The Gas With Money LP, Adding Sandwiches To His Plate'Mature' Paul Wall Still Raps About Girls, Grills With Mariah, T.I.Paul Wall - Get Money Stay True album website.
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