534 (album)
534 is the fourth studio album by rapper Memphis Bleek. It was released by Get Low Records, Roc-A-Fella Records, and Def Jam Recordings on May 17, 2005.[9] The album contains 14 songs, including the hit single "Like That" produced by Swizz Beatz. A single by Bleek's mentor and childhood friend Jay-Z entitled "Dear Summer" was produced by Just Blaze. Other guests include Young Gunz, M.O.P., and the first ever appearance from Rihanna.
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| Released | May 17, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2004–2005 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
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| Producer | Just Blaze, Swizz Beatz, Demi-Doc, Irv Gotti, Bink!, LeQwan Bell, Chad Hamilton, 9th Wonder, Shea Taylor, Coptic | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    |
| Blender | |
| Entertainment Weekly | C[3] |
| HipHopDX | |
| Pitchfork Media | (4.3/10)[5] |
| PopMatters | (5/10)[6] |
| RapReviews | (7.5/10)[7] |
| Rolling Stone | |
The title is a reference to the address of Marcy Houses, 534 Flushing Ave., where Bleek and Jay-Z grew up.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "534" | Just Blaze | 2:42 |
| 2. | "Interlude" | Just Blaze | 0:16 |
| 3. | "Dear Summer" (performed by Jay-Z) | Just Blaze | 2:53 |
| 4. | "Like That" | Swizz Beatz | 3:16 |
| 5. | "Infatuated" (feat. Boxie) | Demi-Doc | 4:05 |
| 6. | "The One" (feat. Rihanna) | Bink! | 4:00 |
| 7. | "First, Last and Only" (feat. M.O.P.) | LeQawn Bell | 3:01 |
| 8. | "Get Low" (feat. Livin' Proof) | Chad Hamilton | 3:03 |
| 9. | "Oh Baby" (feat. Young Gunz) | Bink! | 4:06 |
| 10. | "Smoke the Pain Away" (feat. Denim) | 9th Wonder | 4:27 |
| 11. | "Hater Free" | Shea Taylor | 3:58 |
| 12. | "Alright" | 9th Wonder | 3:52 |
| 13. | "All About Me" | Coptic | 4:20 |
| 14. | "Straight Path" | Just Blaze | 4:52 |
Samples
"534"
- "London, Paris, New York" by Graham Preskett, courtesy of KPM Music
"Interlude"
- "Summer Song" Performed by Lisa Koch
"Dear Summer"
- "Morning Sunrise" performed by Weldon Irvine
"Like That"
- "Everybody Plays The Fool" by The Main Ingredient
- "Loves Me Like A Rock" by The Dixie Hummingbirds
"The One"
- "I Can't Breakaway" by Natalie Cole
"First, Last And Only"
- "Never Know What You Can Do (Give It A Try)" by Lee Hutson
"Get Low"
- "Bootleggin" by Simtec & Wylie
"Smoke The Pain Away"
- "I Think I'll Stay Home Today" by Billy Paul
"Alright"
- "Trace Your Love" by Joe Simon
"All About Me"
- "Slow Tongue" by Millie Jackson
"Straight Path"
- "Something" by Al Green
References
- Kellman, Andy. 534 at AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-09-15.
- Blender review
- Margeaux Watson (2005-05-16). "Entertainment Weekly review". Ew.com. Retrieved 2011-09-15.
- Springer, Anthony (2005-05-17). "review". Hiphopdx.com. Archived from the original on 2010-07-25. Retrieved 2011-09-15.
- Breihan, Tom (2005-06-05). "Pitchfork Media review". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2011-09-15.
- Cober, Justin. "PopMatters review". Popmatters.com. Retrieved 2011-09-15.
- "review". Rapreviews.com. 2005-05-17. Retrieved 2011-09-15.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-01-13. Retrieved 2009-01-13.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "534: Memphis Bleek: Music". Retrieved 2011-09-15.
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