The 5% Album

The 5% Album is the only album by American rapper Lord Jamar, best known as a member of the group Brand Nubian.

This article is about the Lord Jamar solo album. For an industry led campaign in the United Kingdom, see The 5% Club.
The 5% Album
Studio album by
Lord Jamar
ReleasedJune 27, 2006 (2006-06-27)
Recorded2005–06
GenreHip-hop
Length65:59
LabelBabygrande/Koch
ProducerLord Jamar
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HipHopDX[1]

Background

The album's title and subject matter are taken from the Nation of Gods and Earths teachings that only five percent of the population is enlightened, good, and willing to help those who are oppressed. It features guest appearances by Wu-Tang Clan members RZA and Raekwon, fellow Brand Nubian members Grand Puba and Sadat X, Wu-Tang affiliate Popa Wu, and the sons of GZA (Young Justice), Ol' Dirty Bastard (Young Dirty Bastard), and Jamar (Young Lord). The album peaked at number 94 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Track listing
  • All songs produced by Lord Jamar
No.TitleLength
1."Intro"1:23
2."Original Man" (featuring Raekwon & Kasim Allah)5:32
3."I.S.L.A.M."4:04
4."Supreme Mathematics" (Born Mix)3:25
5."W-G.O.D." (Skit)0:31
6."Freedom Interlude" (featuring Popa Wu)1:42
7."The Corner, the Streets" (featuring Grand Puba)4:35
8."Same Ole Girl" (featuring Prodigal Sunn)4:00
9."P.S.A." (Skit)0:50
10."Revolution" (Reality Allah & Horse)3:38
11."Deep Space" (featuring RZA)4:25
12."Young Godz" (featuring Young Justice, Young Dirty Bastard & Young Lord)3:31
13."Yakub da Jeweler" (Skit)0:44
14."Advance the Game"3:56
15."The Cipher" (featuring 40 Bandits)4:18
16."The Interview" (Skit)1:35
17."Givin’ Up"3:11
18."Study Ya Lessons" (Sadat X & Queen Tahera Earth)4:08
19."Freedom Reprise" (featuring Popa Wu)1:32
20."Greatest Story Never Told"6:13
21."Supreme Mathematics" (Knowledge Mix)3:46
Total length:65:59

Charts
Chart (2006) Peak
position
US R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[2] 94

Personnel

Credits for The 5% Album adapted from AllMusic.[3]

  • J. Glenn – composer
  • Lord Jamar – audio production
  • Prodigal Sunn – performer
  • Michael Sarsfield – mastering
  • Chuck Wilson – audio production, concept, executive producer
  • C. Woods – composer

References
  1. Love, Bret (June 26, 2006). "Lord Jamar - The 5% Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  2. "The Five Percent Album – Lord Jamar > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
  3. "The Five Percent Album – Lord Jamar > Credits". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 19, 2011.



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