A-1 Yola (Esham album)

A-1 Yola is the tenth studio album by Esham. Released in 2005, it was the first hip hop album to be released with a DVD containing music video for each song. A-1 Yola is the final of three albums by the rapper on Psychopathic Records, following Repentance and the compilation Acid Rain.

A1 Yola
Studio album by
Esham
ReleasedApril 19, 2005
Length60:14
LabelPsychopathic
Esham chronology
Repentance
(2003)		 A1 Yola
(2005)		 Sacrificial Lambz
(2008)

Lyrics and music

Allrovi wrote, "During the course of A-1 YOLA, Esham takes the form of street hustler, kingpin, vampire, and all sorts of underworld characters, injecting his undiluted personality into each three- to four-minute sketch. His sonic backdrop remains raw but fresh, drawing an impressive amount of energy out of sparse beats."[1] According to Esham, he was sent receipts from fans who claimed that the album's bass-heavy sound blew out subwoofers, fried amplifiers and shattered rear windshields.[2]

Music videos

The album came with a bonus DVD which contained music videos for almost all of the album's songs, excluding "Enemies", "Gangsta Dedication" and "?".[2] The video for "Justa Hustler" was reissued on the 2007 Psychopathic DVD Psychopathic: The Videos.[3]

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allrovi[1]

Allrovi wrote, "Fifteen years after a teenaged Esham made his recorded debut, [...] his sordid tales show no sign of losing potency".[1] The album peaked at #176 on the Billboard 200 and #48 on Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums.[1]

Track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Since Day One"Esham3:07
2."Turbulence"Esham3:38
3."Bolivia"Esham2:59
4."Bird After Bird"Esham3:40
5."Justa Hustler" (contains the hidden track "Pill Me")Esham6:16
6."Yoca Cola""Esham3:33
7."Fall Into The Fire"Esham3:15
8."Wicket"Esham4:03
9."Enemies"Esham3:11
10."Help Me"Esham3:14
11."Servin'" (contains the hidden track "Full Power")Esham3:57
12."Bangin' Dope"Esham2:40
13."One Hundred"Polar Bear3:43
14."Gangsta Dedication"Marc Live3:16
15."Unhappy" (contains the hidden track "President")Esham3:57
16."?"Esham2:39
17."Smiley Faces"Esham3:19
Total length:60:32

References
  1. "Esham - A-1 Yola". Allrovi. Archived from the original on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
  2. Smith, Esham A. "Discography". Reel Life Productions. Archived from the original on February 3, 2009. Retrieved 2008-08-18.
  3. Psychopathic: The Videos (DVD). Psychopathic Records. ASIN B000WMA6WI. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
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