Self Made Vol. 3
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Self Made Vol. 3 is the third
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Background
On June 4, 2013,
Singles
On June 4, 2013, Ross released the first two songs from the album "God Is Great" by Rockie Fresh,[5] and "Poor Decisions" by Rick Ross and Wale featuring Lupe Fiasco.[6] The following day, music videos were released for the two tracks.[7][8] On July 2, 2013 "Poor Decisions", and "Levels" by Meek Mill would be sent to iTunes as the album's first and second singles.[9] Then on July 16, 2013, "God Is Great" would be released as the third single.[10] On August 13, 2013, the music video was released for "Levels" by Meek Mill.[11] On August 20, 2013, the fourth single "Know You Better" by Omarion featuring Fabolous and Pusha T was released.[12] On September 15, 2013, the music videos for "Gallardo" by Gunplay featuring Rick Ross and Yo Gotti along with, the music video for "Know You Better" by Omarion featuring Pusha T and Fabolous were premiered on MTV Jams.[13][14] On November 5, 2013, the music video was released for "Stack on My Belt" by Rick Ross featuring Wale, Whole Slab and Birdman.[15] On January 26, 2014, the music video was released for "Black Grammys" by Wale featuring Meek Mill, Rockie Fresh and J. Cole.[16] On March 9, 2014, the music video was released for "What Ya Used To" by Rockie Fresh featuring Hit-Boy.[17]
Critical response
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Source | Rating |
Consequence of Sound | [20] |
Exclaim! | 7/10[21] |
HipHopDX | [22] |
Slant Magazine | [23] |
XXL | (L)[24] |
Self Made Vol. 3 was met with generally favorable reviews from
Bruce Smith of
Accolades
The album was ranked at number 20 on Rolling Stone's list of the 20 best hip hop albums of 2013. They commented saying, "MMG rolls deep, but Self Made Vol. 3 gets its best output from its bench players: Rockie Fresh resurrects that shiny-suit Ma$e vibe on "What Ya Used To," Stalley and Omarion both turn in solid work and Gunplay ties lyrical knots with Boy Scout precision."[25]
Commercial performance
The album debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 50,000 copies in the United States, the lowest first week sales of the three Self Made volumes.[26] In its second week the album sold 16,000 more copies.[27] In its third week the album sold 8,000 more copies bringing its total album sales to 74,000.[28]
Track listing
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | " Rock City, The Co-Captains | 4:50 | |
10. | "Say Don't Go" (Omarion) | SK | 4:09 |
11. | "What Ya Used To" (Rockie Fresh featuring Hit-Boy) | Hit-Boy | 4:00 |
12. | "The Great Americans" (Rick Ross featuring Gunplay, Rockie Fresh & Fabolous) | Jake One, Swish (co.) | 4:10 |
13. | "Kilo" (Meek Mill featuring Louie V Gutta, French Montana & Yo Gotti) | DJ Spinz | 4:22 |
14. | "Poor Decisions" (Wale featuring Lupe Fiasco & Rick Ross) | Jake One, Swish (co.) | 5:06 |
15. | "Bout That Life" (Rick Ross featuring French Montana, Diddy & Meek Mill) | The MeKanics | 6:15 |
16. | "God Is Great" (Rockie Fresh) | Boi-1da, The Maven Boys[29] | 3:40 |
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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17. | "My Man" (Rick Ross featuring Meek Mill & Rockie Fresh) | The Underclassmen | 4:30 |
18. | "Paris" (Stalley featuring Omarion & Rockie Fresh) | Soundtrakk | 4:00 |
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Chart positions
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References
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- ^ "Rockie Fresh "God Is Great"". Complex. 2013-06-03. Retrieved 2013-06-07.
- ^ "Wale f. Rick Ross & Lupe Fiasco - Poor Decisions". HipHop DX. 2013-06-03. Retrieved 2013-06-07.
- ^ "Video: Rockie Fresh – 'God Is Great'". Rap-Up.com. 2010-10-18. Retrieved 2013-06-07.
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- ^ "Video: Wale f/ Meek Mill, Rockie Fresh, & J. Cole – 'Black Grammys'". Rap-Up.com. 2010-10-18. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
- ^ "Video: Rockie Fresh f/ Hit-Boy – 'What Ya Used To'". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved 2014-03-21.
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- ^ a b "Maybach Music Group: Self Made, Vol. 3 | Music Review". Slant Magazine. 2013-09-17. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
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