Diamond Princess (album)

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Diamond Princess
Studio album by
Trina
ReleasedAugust 27, 2002
Length51:12
Label
Producer
Trina chronology
Da Baddest Bitch
(2000) 		Diamond Princess
(2002) 		Glamorest Life
(2005)
Singles from Diamond Princess
  1. "No Panties"
    Released: July 16, 2002
  2. "B R Right"
    Released: October 22, 2002

Diamond Princess is the second album by American rapper Trina. It was released on August 27, 2002, through the Atlantic Records and Slip-N-Slide Records. The album debuted at number 14 on the US Billboard 200 and number 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Background

After promotion for her debut album ended in mid-2000, Trina began recording music with Missy Elliott to create her second album.[1] Recording sessions lasted from 2000 to 2002. Trina was able to choose her own production, name of the songs, and write whatever she wanted. She told TheCrusade.net: "It's more what Trina's about, how Trina looks, how Trina feels, the things that Trina consists of."[2]

Singles

The lead single, "Told Y'all", featuring Rick Ross, produced by Cool & Dre, reached number 64 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart,[3] while a second single, "No Panties", featuring Tweet, released on July 16, 2002, only reached number 88 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. However, it became her first single to chart outside of the US, as it peaked at number 45 on the UK Singles Chart.[4] The third and final single from the album, "B R Right", featuring Ludacris, produced by Kanye West, was also released on October 22, 2002 and reached number 83 on the Hot 100, number 50 the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 24 on the Rap Songs chart.[5]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[6]
HipHopDX[7]
RapReviews[8]
Rhapsody(Favorable)[9]
Rolling Stone[10]

AllMusic editor Rovi Staff found that "just as the title Diamond Princess suggests, Trina is a hard-edged jewel that shines with an uncanny brilliance."[6] Billboard wrote that "though not perfect, Diamond Princess proves that Trina, like the album's gem namesake, is pretty, shiny, and stronger than you might think."[11]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number 14 on the US Billboard 200 and number 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, selling 67,000 units in its first week.[12][13] By June 2007, Diamond Princess had sold up to 501,000 copies according to Billboard.[14]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro (Sommore)"Lori Ann Rambough 0:52
2."Hustling"
Signature2:55
3."Told Y'all" (featuring Rick Ross)
Cool & Dre3:15
4."Rewind That Back" (featuring Missy Elliott)
  • Taylor
  • Elliott
Supa3:16
5."B R Right" (featuring Ludacris)
West4:22
6."U & Me"
Cool & Dre4:07
7."Busted Skit" Charles for Phat Pocket Productions1:57
8."Nasty Bitch" (featuring Money Mark Diggla)
  • Taylor
  • Seymour
Signature2:35
9."No Panties" (featuring Tweet)Elliott
2:43
10."I Wanna Holla" (featuring Deuce Poppi)
  • Taylor
  • Lasana Smith
Jim Jonsin3:13
11."How We Do?" (featuring Fabolous)
Just Blaze3:19
12."Kandi" (featuring Lil Brianna)
Jim Jonsin3:10
13."Ladies 1st" (featuring Eve)
Cool & Dre3:31
14."Get This Money"
Jonsin3:51
15."100%"
  • Taylor
  • Roberts
  • Lyon
  • Valenzano
Cool & Dre4:14
16."Do You Want Me?" (featuring Bathgate)
  • Taylor
  • Smith
  • West
  • Lionel Evans
West3:41
17."Outro (Sommore)"Rambough 0:21

Sample credits

Personnel

Credits for Diamond Princess adapted from AllMusic.[15]

  • Missy Elliott: Producer
  • Paul Gregory: Assistant Engineer
  • Brian Kraz: Assistant Engineer
  • Ray Seay: Engineer
  • Signature: Producer
  • Alvin Speights: Mixing
  • Kanye West: Producer
  • Young Guru: Engineer

Charts

References

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  2. ^ "The Crusade". Archived from the original on 2013-05-21. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  3. ^ "All About the Benjamins - Original Soundtrack | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic".
  4. ^ "Diamond Princess - Trina | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  5. ^ https://www.billboard.com/artist/trina/chart-history/
  6. ^ a b "Diamond Princess - Trina | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  7. ^ K.B. Tindal (2002-08-20). "link". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved 2011-09-10.
  8. ^ "Trina :: Diamond Princess :: Slip-N-Slide Records". Rapreviews.com. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  9. ^ Winning, Brolin (27 August 2002). "Diamond Princess". Us.napster.com. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  10. ^ "Trina - Diamond Princess CD Album". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  11. ^ "Diamond Princess". Billboard.com. July 9, 2002. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
  12. ^ "Nickelback Debuts 'Right' On Top". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2011-09-10.
  13. ^ "Nickelback Debuts 'Right' On Top". Billboard.com. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  14. ^ "Billboard". 2007-06-09.
  15. ^ "Diamond Princess - Trina". AllMusic. 2002-08-27. Retrieved 2011-09-10.
  16. ^ "Trina Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
  17. ^ "Trina Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
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