The Kush

The Kush is the debut solo studio album by American rapper and record producer Havoc. It was released on September 18, 2007, via Nature Sounds. The album was produced by Havoc, with Devin Horwitz serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Nyce da Future, Un Pacino, 40 Glocc, Ty Nitti, and Prodigy.^[7]

The Kush
Studio album by Havoc
Released	September 18, 2007 (2007-09-18)
Recorded	2006–2007
Genre	Hip hop
Label	Nature Sounds
Producer	Havoc
Havoc chronology
The Kush (2007) Hidden Files (2009)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
HipHopDX	2.5/5[1]
Now	[2]
Pitchfork	5.1/10[3]
PopMatters	6/10[4]
RapReviews	6.5/10[5]
XXL	3/5 (L)[6]

Promotional poster for The Kush

The album debuted at number 173 on the Billboard 200, number 31 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, number 15 on the Top Rap Albums and number 5 on the Heatseekers Albums in the United States. It was supported with a single "I'm the Boss" b/w "Be There" and an accompanying music video for "I'm the Boss".

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"NY 4 Life"	3:24
2.	"I'm the Boss"	2:39
3.	"By My Side" (featuring 40 Glocc)	3:01
4.	"One Less Nigga"	3:30
5.	"Ride Out" (featuring Nyce)	4:32
6.	"Balling Out" (featuring Un Pacino)	2:45
7.	"What's Poppin Tonite"	3:04
8.	"Class by Myself" (featuring Ty Nitty)	2:44
9.	"Set Me Free" (featuring Prodigy and Nyce)	4:52
10.	"Be There"	3:39
11.	"Hit Me Up" (featuring Un Pacino)	2:29
12.	"Get Off My Dick"	2:50

Charts

Chart (2007)	Peak position
US Billboard 200[8]	173
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[9]	31
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[10]	15
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[11]	5

References

1. Udoh, Meka (October 10, 2007). "Havoc - Kush". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
2. Richards, Jason (November 15, 2007). "HAVOC - NOW Magazine". NOW Toronto. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
3. Breihan, Tom (October 17, 2007). "Havoc: The Kush". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
4. "Havoc: The Kush, PopMatters". PopMatters. October 2, 2007. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
5. B., James (September 18, 2007). "Havoc :: The Kush – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
6. Blanco, Alvin (September 12, 2007). "Havoc The Kush - XXL". XXL. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
7. "Havoc Set To Release Solo Debut, The Kush, This September - XXL". XXL. July 18, 2007. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
8. "Havoc Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
9. "Havoc Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
10. "Havoc Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
11. "Havoc Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2024.

External links

• Havoc – The Kush at Discogs (list of releases)