Ludacris frequently employs a fast-paced flow on Chicken-n-Beer, whilst often suffusing the words he raps with humorous punchlines and innuendos. It was supported by four singles that were released from the album, two of which – " Stand Up" and " Splash Waterfalls" – became Ludacris' first to peak in the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Upon its release, Chicken-n-Beer received positive reviews, with critics praising Ludacris' technical rapping abilities and production choices, although some criticized the adult humor in the lyrics as excessive. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 429,000 copies in its first week unlike Ludacris' previous albums, the album achieved success outside the United States, charting in several European territories including Germany and the United Kingdom.
Some of the songs on the album take a political overtone.
The album, Chicken-n-Beer is musically similar to Ludacris' previous work, with his use of a fast, highly versatile flow. Dick, DJ Paul, Juicy J and Ludacris himself. Recording sessions took place from 2002 to 2003, and it was handled by several record producers, including DJ Nasty & LVM, Kanye West, Mo B. It was released on October 7, 2003, by Disturbing tha Peace and Def Jam Recordings. No matter what the song, Ludacris steps to the mic like he’s onstage in front of thousands, and no matter what he’s doing on Chicken-N-Beer, he always makes sure it’s a performance.Chicken-n-Beer is the fourth studio album by American rapper Ludacris. “Blow It Out,” “Stand Up,” and the nothing-but-punchlines “Hip-Hop Quotables” are definitive Ludacris: pranking us, himself, and everything in between with a bellow that is equal parts country preacher, irate Grandpa, and radio shock jock (Luda got his start as a DJ on Atlanta’s Hot 97.5 FM). He was could switch up his flow for some good-and-raunchy love songs (“Splash Waterfalls”) or Southern-cooked funk (the indelible “Diamond in the Back, an interpolation of William Devaughn’s anthem “Be Thankful For What You Got”), but he is always at his best when the track is bouncing hard and he is free to let it rip. He had completely grown into his persona as the loudest and most lovable mouth in the South, and was stomping across tracks with the tail-swinging ferociousness of a T. Everything came together for Ludacris on Chicken-N-Beer.
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