51/50 Ratchet

51/50 Ratchet
Studio album by Hurricane Chris
Released	October 23, 2007
Recorded	2006–07
Genre	Southern hip hop
Length	65:35
Label	Polo Grounds J
Producer	3 Feet (exec.) Bryan Leach (exec.) Holly Bay Bay (exec.) Bigg Redd Mr. Collipark (also exec.) Mr. Rogers The Package Store Phunk Dawg Stunt N' Dozier
Hurricane Chris chronology
51/50 Ratchet (2007) Unleashed (2009)
Singles from 51/50 Ratchet
"A Bay Bay" Released: May 28, 2007 "The Hand Clap" Released: August 8, 2007 "Playas Rock" Released: December 15, 2007

51/50 Ratchet is the debut studio album by American rapper Hurricane Chris. It was released on October 23, 2007, by Polo Grounds Music and J Records. This marks as his first major-label debut release for Polo Grounds Music, under the distribution deal with J Records. The album was supported by three singles: "A Bay Bay", "The Hand Clap", and "Playas Rock". The album debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200, selling 26,000 copies in the first week in the United States.

Singles

Chris' official debut single, titled "A Bay Bay" was released on May 28, 2007. The song was produced by Phunk Dawg. The song peaked at number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

The album's second single, "The Hand Clap" was released on August 8, 2007. It features guest vocals from Big Poppa of The Ratchet City, while its produced by Phunk Dawg (the same producer, who did the work on Chris' debut single "A Bay Bay"). The song peaked at number 47 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The album version of the song omits adding extra vocals from Hollyhood Bay Bay.

The album's third single, "Playas Rock" was released on December 15, 2007. The song features guest vocals from American singer Boxie, while its produced by Mr. Collipark. It was officially released on December 15, 2007.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
DJBooth	[2]
HipHopDX	[3]
RapReviews	5/10[4]
Rolling Stone	[5]
XXL	(XL)[6]

51/50 Ratchet received mixed reviews from music critics. Christian Hoard of Rolling Stone gave credit to the album for showcasing ratchet music and Chris's delivery, resembling that of Lil Wayne, concluding that it "eventually runs short on ideas, but not before heralding a regional sound that Hurricane Chris milks for plenty of fun."^[5] Jason Birchmeier of AllMusic noted that Chris's delivery needs more time to develop in order for him to go beyond being a nondescript rapper.^[1] Justin Chandler of RapReviews found the album lacking with tired production, overreliance on typical hip-hop clichés and Chris's performance doing little to distinguish himself, saying that he "has plenty of time to legitimize himself as a rapper that has more to say than the shallow surface-level stuff, but for now he seems happy with just that."^[4]

Track listing

No.	Title	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Getting Money" (featuring Nicole Wray)	The Package Store Mr. Collipark^[a]	3:57
2.	"A Bay Bay"	Phunk Dawg	5:06
3.	"Doin' My Thang" (featuring Big Poppa of Ratchet City)	Phunk Dawg	4:01
4.	"New Fashion"	The Package Store Mr. Collipark^[a]	3:41
5.	"The Hand Clap" (featuring Big Poppa of Ratchet City and Hollyhood Bay Bay)	Phunk Dawg	4:21
6.	"Walk Like That"	Mr. Rogers Stunt N' Dozier	4:02
7.	"Touch Me"	The Package Store Mr. Collipark^[a]	4:08
8.	"Leaving You"	Phunk Dawg	4:30
9.	"Do Something"	Phunk Dawg	4:23
10.	"Bang" (featuring Big Poppa of Ratchet City and Bigg Redd)	Bigg Redd	4:39
11.	"Beat in My Trunk"	The Package Store Mr. Collipark^[a]	3:47
12.	"Playas Rock" (featuring Boxie)	Mr. Collipark	4:11
13.	"Momma" (featuring Nicole Wray)	Phunk Dawg	4:03
14.	"A Bay Bay (The Ratchet Remix)" (featuring The Game, Lil Boosie, E-40, Baby, Angie Locc and Jadakiss)	Phunk Dawg	7:11

Notes

• ^{^a} indicates co-producer.

Chart positions

Chart (2007)	Peak position[7]
US Billboard 200	24
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)	4
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)	2

References

1. "51/50 Ratchet - Hurricane Chris". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
2. Slavik, Nathan. "Hurricane Chris - 51/50 Ratchet". DJBooth. The DJBooth LLC. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
3. Mcooper (October 26, 2007). "Hurricane Chris - 51/50 Ratchet". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
4. Chandler, Justin (May 27, 2008). "Hurricane Chris :: 51/50 Ratchet :: J Records". RapReviews. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
5. Hoard, Christian (November 1, 2007). "51/50 Ratchet : Hurricane Chris". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Archived from the original on February 14, 2009. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
6. Rodriguez, Jayson (November 2, 2007). "Hurricane Chris 51/50 Ratchet". XXL. Townsquare Media. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
7. 51/50 Ratchet - Hurricane Chris | Billboard.com#/album/hurricane-chris/51-50-ratchet/1086006. Billboard. Retrieved on 2011-03-24.