Colton Grundy: The Undying

Colton Grundy
Studio album by
Blaze Ya Dead Homie
ReleasedOctober 19, 2004
GenreGangsta rap, horrorcore, G-funk, hardcore hip hop, underground hip hop
Length51:16
LabelPsychopathic Records
ProducerFritz the Cat, Lavel, The R.O.C.
Blaze Ya Dead Homie chronology
1 Less G n da Hood
(2001) 		Colton Grundy
(2004) 		Clockwork Gray
(2007)

Colton Grundy is the second studio album by American rapper Blaze Ya Dead Homie. The album was released on October 19, 2004. This album features Blaze rapping under his alternate persona, Colton Grundy, who he was credited as on some guest appearances elsewhere during this period, although he is credited as Blaze in this album's liner notes.

Music and lyrics

Allmusic described the music of Colton Grundy as "Snoop Dogg-esque mid-tempo G-funk matched with vintage monster-movie sound effects and heavy rock-style beats". The lyrics make reference to murder, intoxication, misogyny, gangsta rap themes and supernatural fantasy.[1]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

Allmusic called the album "a frightening and rump-shaking addition to the ever-growing Psychopathic Records canon".[1]

Colton Grundy peaked at #9 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart, #16 on the Top Independent Albums chart, #57 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, #167 on the Top Internet Albums chart, and #167 on the Billboard 200.[3] The track "Shotgun" was featured in the video game 25 To Life, which also featured music by Tupac Shakur, Public Enemy, DMX, Geto Boys and Tech N9ne.[4]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Bump This Shhh"Jamie Spaniolo
Chris Rouleau		The R.O.C.2:19
2."Touch of Death"Jamie Spaniolo
Chris Rouleau		The R.O.C.2:31
3."Shotgun" (performed by Drive-By featuring Esham & Jamie Madrox)Jamie Spaniolo
Chris Rouleau
James Lowery
Rashaam Smith		Lavel4:02
4."Etched Out"Jamie Spaniolo
Chris Rouleau		Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky2:32
5."If I Fall" (featuring Jamie Madrox and Lavel)Jamie Spaniolo
Chris Rouleau
Tha Shadow		Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky2:24
6."Hey You"Jamie Spaniolo
Chris Rouleau		Butch2:24
7."Out tha Gate"Jamie Spaniolo
Chris Rouleau		Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky3:20
8."Stick Ya Hands Up" (performed by Drive-By)Jamie Spaniolo
Chris Rouleau
James Lowery		Lavel3:39
9."Further From Truth"Jamie Spaniolo
Chris Rouleau		Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky
Lavel
Chris Rouleau		3:16
10."Dayz in My Neighborhood"Jamie Spaniolo
Chris Rouleau		Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky3:04
11."Roll It Up"Jamie Spaniolo
Chris Rouleau		The R.O.C.
Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky		2:32
12."Mr. Deadfolx" (featuring Violent J)Jamie Spaniolo
Chris Rouleau
Joseph Bruce		Butch
Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky		4:18
13."2 Many Bitches" (performed by Drive-By featuring MC Breed)Jamie Spaniolo
Chris Rouleau
James Lowery
Eric Breed		Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky3:53
14."Time Line"Jamie Spaniolo
Chris Rouleau		Lavel3:25
15."Climbing" (featuring Esham & Twiztid & Violent J)Jamie Spaniolo
Chris Rouleau
Joseph Bruce
Paul Methric
Rashaam Smith		Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky7:42
Total length:51:16

Personnel

Vocals, Lyrics

Additional Vocals

Production (Produced by)

Production (Engineered by)

Production (Additional Engineering by)

  • Fritz The Cat - (1, 2, 8)
  • Lavel - (3, 5, 14)

Production (Mixed by)

  • Dr. Punch - (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15)
  • Systasyrosis Soundsquad - (2, 14)
  • Fritz The Cat - (5, 10)
  • Blaze Ya Dead Homie - (10)
  • Lavel - (10)

Charts

Chart (2004) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[3] 167
US Top R&B Albums[3] 57
US Top Heatseekers[3] 9
US Top Independent Albums[3] 16
US Top Internet Albums[3] 167

References

  1. ^ a b Music, All. "Colton Grundy Review by AllMusic". Allmusic. Retrieved 19 October 2004.
  2. ^ "Colton Grundy Review by AllMusic". allmusic.com. 19 October 2004. Retrieved 19 October 2004.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Charts and awards for Colton Grundy". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-08-27.
  4. ^ "Back Again: Colton Grundy". Psychopathic Records. Archived from the original on 2008-12-27. Retrieved 2008-07-14.