''Scale-a-Ton'' (pronounced ''Skeleton'') is the second solo studio album by American rapper and record producer
DJ Paul
Paul Duane Beauregard (born January 12, 1977), better known by his stage name DJ Paul, is an American DJ, record producer, and rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is a founding member of hip hop group Three 6 Mafia and uncle of the late rapper ...
. It was released on May 5, 2009, via Scale-A-Ton Entertainment/
Hypnotize Minds. Recording sessions took place at Scale-A-Ton Studios in
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was handled entirely by DJ Paul, who also served as executive producer. It features
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s from
Lord Infamous
Ricky T. Dunigan (November 17, 1973 – December 20, 2013), better known by his stage name Lord Infamous, was an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He was the half-brother of DJ Paul and one of the co-founders of Three 6 Mafia. His lyrics t ...
. The album debuted at number 157 on the
''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 4,000 copies in its first week of sales.
Background
On his official
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), Paul stated that his brother, original
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member
Lord Infamous
Ricky T. Dunigan (November 17, 1973 – December 20, 2013), better known by his stage name Lord Infamous, was an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He was the half-brother of DJ Paul and one of the co-founders of Three 6 Mafia. His lyrics t ...
, will be contributing to the upcoming album.
He helped build Three 6 Mafia, and create Three 6 Mafia… Lord was just going through some things, and he had to get that together. We got it together now. We’re going to be back in the lab working.
With partner
Juicy J
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,
DJ Paul
Paul Duane Beauregard (born January 12, 1977), better known by his stage name DJ Paul, is an American DJ, record producer, and rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is a founding member of hip hop group Three 6 Mafia and uncle of the late rapper ...
played an important role in the South's rise within the rap industry. Three 6 Mafia has sold over 7 million records, plus another 5 million from their affiliated artists, and even won an Academy Award. This CD will be Paul's second official solo album, and features the singles "Jus Like Dat??" and "You Don't Want It", which are already receiving internet buzz.
Information
Lord Infamous appears on eight tracks, and is the sole guest artist on the album. Most of the album consists of topics that fans are used to hearing Three 6 Mafia talking about already, such as shootouts, drugs, and the streets. One song, "Wanta Be Like You", however, is about how DJ Paul was inspired to get into music, stating that the accomplishments of singer
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was his main influence.
Track listing
Personnel
*Paul Duane "
DJ Paul
Paul Duane Beauregard (born January 12, 1977), better known by his stage name DJ Paul, is an American DJ, record producer, and rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is a founding member of hip hop group Three 6 Mafia and uncle of the late rapper ...
" Beauregard – vocals, producer, mixing, executive producer, management
*Ricky T. "
Lord Infamous
Ricky T. Dunigan (November 17, 1973 – December 20, 2013), better known by his stage name Lord Infamous, was an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He was the half-brother of DJ Paul and one of the co-founders of Three 6 Mafia. His lyrics t ...
" Dunigan – vocals
(tracks: 2, 7, 10, 12, 13, 15, 18, 19)
*Michael "Crazy Mike" Foster – recording, mixing
*Kevin Nix – mastering
Chart history
References
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2009 albums
DJ Paul albums
Albums produced by DJ Paul