| 25 to Life | |
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| Released | June 28, 2005[1] |
| Recorded | 2004–2005 |
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| Producer | Clifford Harris (executive), Jason Geter (executive), Keith Mack, Tony Galvin, DJ Montay, Lil Jon, Jasper Cameron, Sapp, Crown Kingz, Khao |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [2] |
| Prefix Magazine | Mixed[3] |
| RapReviews | (5/10)[4] |
25 to Life is the debut and only studio album by American hip hop group PSC, released on June 28, 2005, under Atlantic and Grand Hustle Records. The album title "25 to Life" refers to the group members' ages at the time.[5] Although the critical reviews are lukewarm, it peaked at #10 on the Billboard 200 chart on October 8, 2005.[1]
The album features guest appearances from Young Jeezy, Young Dro, CeeLo Green, Lil Scrappy and Lloyd. Its production was handled by Keith Mack, Tony Galvin, DJ Montay, Lil Jon, Jasper Cameron, Cyber Sapp, Crown Kingz and Khao.
The lead single, "I'm a King", was featured on the 2005 American drama film, Hustle & Flow's soundtrack and achieved commercial success.[6] The song peaked at #67 on Billboard Hot 100 chart.[7] It also certified Gold by RIAA for selling 500,000 copies.[8] The song was remixedbyCalifornian rapper The Game as a diss track towards his rival 50 Cent.
Three videos were released for the album. The first one is for the single "I'm a King" and it has several scenes from the track featured film Hustle & Flow. The second one for "Do Ya Thang", which was featured in the video game Need for Speed: Most Wanted[9] – the video contains many cars and has cameos by Southern rappers such as Alfa Mega, Xtaci and Young Jeezy. The third music video is for the song "Set It Out".
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "25 to Life" (Mac Boney, Big Kuntry King, AK & C-Rod) | Tony Galvin | 5:00 |
| 2. | "Westside" (Mac Boney, AK, T.I., Big Kuntry King) | DJ Montay | 4:44 |
| 3. | "Fuck Where Ya From" (Mac Boney & T.I. feat. Young Jeezy) | Black Mob | 4:17 |
| 4. | "Do Ya Thang" (Mac Boney, T.I., C-Rod, Big Kuntry King & AK feat. Young Dro) | Keith Mack | 4:26 |
| 5. | "Walk This Way" (T.I. & Mac Boney feat. Cee-Lo Green) | Tony Galvin | 4:22 |
| 6. | "I'm a King (Album Version or Remix Version)" (T.I., Mac Boney, and Big Kuntry King feat. Lil' Scrappy) | Lil Jon | 3:32 |
| 7. | "Like a Movie" (Big Kuntry King, Mac Boney & T.I. feat. Lloyd) | Reese & Jasper Cameron | 4:09 |
| 8. | "Lookin' Shife" (Big Kuntry King, Mac Boney, AK & C-Rod) | Tony Galvin | 5:05 |
| 9. | "Still I Luv Her" (AK, Big Kuntry King, T.I., Mac Boney & C-Rod feat. Young Dro) | Cyber Sapp | 4:52 |
| 10. | "Coming Down" (Big Kuntry King, AK, T.I. & Mac Boney) | Tony Galvin | 5:03 |
| 11. | "Mess It Up" (Mac Boney, Big Kuntry King, T.I., AK & C-Rod feat. Young Dro) | Crown Kingz Productions (C.K.P.) | 4:17 |
| 12. | "Touch Something" (Mac Boney, T.I. & C-Rod) | Tony Galvin | 3:56 |
| 13. | "Murder Game" (Big Kuntry King, Mac Boney, C-Rod & T.I.) | Keith Mack | 5:48 |
| 14. | "Set It Out" (Big Kuntry King, Mac Boney & T.I.) | Keith Mack | 3:56 |
| 15. | "#1 Crew" (Mac Boney, AK, Big Kuntry King & C-Rod) | Kevin "Khao" Cates | 4:26 |
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard 200 | 10 |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 4 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Rap Albums | 3 |
| Year | Song | Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Pop 100 |
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| 2005 | "I'm a King" | #67 | #16 | #14 | #77 |
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