''II Trill'' is the second

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by UGK member

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. It was released on May 20, 2008 by Rap-a-Lot Records, Asylum Records and Warner Bros. Records. The album is the follow-up to his successful debut album, '' Trill''. It was mentioned that after the death of his lifelong friend and companion Pimp C, due in part to an accidental overdose, he is likely to "ban the syrup talk on his new CD." The album was originally set to be released on April 29, 2008 but was pushed back to May 20. The album features lyrics pertaining to political and social issues, as well as a tribute track to Pimp C. Some of the featured artists on the album, including

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, Pimp C, Young Buck,

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, Lil Wayne, David Banner,

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, Mýa,

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, Slim Thug, Webbie, Mike Jones, 8Ball & MJG, Z-Ro,

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and

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. The lead single, "That's Gangsta" featuring

was released on May 20, 2008. The second single, "You're Everything" featuring

, David Banner, 8Ball and MJG was released on July 31, 2008. Its

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"Pop It 4 Pimp" has also received radio airplay. ''II Trill'' debuted at number two on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, with 98,000 copies sold in the first week of release. The album also spent three weeks at the top of the US Rap album chart. The album has since sold 300,000 copies.

Track listing

Sample credits * "You're Everything" samples "

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" performed by Jodeci. * "Pop It 4 Pimp" samples " Back That Azz Up" performed by

. * "Good II Me" samples " Just Be Good to Me" performed by

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. * "Underground Thang" samples "Steppin' Out" performed by Steel Pulse. * "Angel in the Sky" samples "Ribbon in the Sky" performed by

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References

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