We Want Smoke
{{Infobox album
| name = We Want Smoke
| type = Compilation album
| artist = Hustle Gang
| cover = WWSfrontcover.jpg
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|2017|10|13}}
| recorded = 2015–17
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Hip hop
| length = 63:47
| label = {{hlist|Grand Hustle|Roc Nation}}
| producer = {{hlist|Tip "T.I." Harris {{small|(exec.)}}|Doug Peterson {{small|(exec.)}}|30 Roc|AdoTheGod|Ben Wagu|Brandon Rossi|Dave O|DJ Money|Stroud|J Cash|J. Wells|Lex Luger|Mitch Mula|Nottz|RaRa|SKUFL|S Dot|Sho Nuff|The Supersonics|Trev Case|Turbo|Wheezy}}
| chronology = Hustle Gang
| prev_title = G.D.O.D. II
| prev_year = 2014
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc = {{Singles
| name = We Want Smoke
| type = Compilation
| single1 = Game 7
| single1date = June 28, 2017
| single2 = Do No Wrong
| single2date = July 21, 2017
| single3 = Friends
| single3date = September 8, 2017
}}
{{Extra album cover
| header = Back cover
| type = compilation album
| cover = WWSbackcover.jpg
| border = yes
| alt =
| caption =
}}
}}
{{Album ratings
| rev4 = HipHopDX
| rev4Score = {{Rating|4|5|score=3.8/5 stars}}{{Cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.2997/title.review-hustle-gang-keeps-the-familiar-fresh-with-we-want-smoke|title=Review: Hustle Gang Keeps The Familiar Fresh With "We Want Smoke"|date=13 October 2017|website=HipHopDX.com|access-date=8 January 2022}}
}}
Hustle Gang Presents We Want Smoke, commonly referred to as We Want Smoke, is a compilation album by recording artists of American record label Grand Hustle Records, released under the namesake Hustle Gang. The compilation was issued on October 13, 2017, by the label, under exclusive license to Roc Nation.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/we-want-smoke-feat-t-i-b-o-b-london-jae-tokyo-jetz/1288810322|title=We Want Smoke by Hustle Gang on Apple Music|website=Apple Music|access-date=October 12, 2017}} American rapper T.I., head of the label, first revealed plans for a label collaborative album in 2013. The compilation produced three singles—"Game 7", "Do No Wrong" and "Friends".
The album features appearances from T.I. himself, along Grand Hustle signees B.o.B, London Jae, Tokyo Jetz, Translee, Yung Booke, RaRa, Young Dro, Trae tha Truth, Brandon Rossi, 5ive Mics and GFMBRYYCE. The production on the album was handled by 30 Roc, Stroud, J. Wells, Lex Luger, Nottz, Sho Nuff, Trev Case and Wheezy, among others. The album is dedicated to T.I.'s deceased friends and associates Big Phil, Peanut da Don and Doe B.
Background
In March 2013, T.I. revealed plans to release a compilation album showcasing the artists on his Grand Hustle label. In April 2013, Grand Hustle released the intended first single for the album;{{cite web | url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23482/title.b-o-b-confirms-memories-back-then-with-kendrick-lamar-as-hustle-gang-ep-first-single | title=B.o.B. Confirms "Memories Back Then" With Kendrick Lamar As Hustle Gang EP First Single | publisher=Cheri Media Group | work=HipHopDX | date=April 5, 2013 | access-date=April 8, 2013 | author=Hunte, Justin}} the song, titled "Memories Back Then", features T.I. and B.o.B alongside Kendrick Lamar and Kris Stephens.{{cite web|title=RAP-UP TV: ON SET OF 'MEMORIES BACK THEN' WITH T.I., KENDRICK LAMAR, & B.O.B|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/03/11/rap-up-tv-on-set-of-memories-back-then-with-ti-kendrick-lamar-bob/|publisher=Rap-Up|date=11 March 2013|access-date=14 March 2013|archive-date=2 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502031203/http://www.rap-up.com/2013/03/11/rap-up-tv-on-set-of-memories-back-then-with-ti-kendrick-lamar-bob/|url-status=dead}} On April 4, 2013 T.I. revealed the label would release a mixtape titled G.D.O.D. (Get Dough or Die), during the first week of May 2013, which would precede the compilation album.{{cite web | url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23475/title.t-i-promises-hustle-gang-s-g-d-o-d-mixtape-within-a-month- | title=T.I. Promises Hustle Gang's "G.D.O.D." Mixtape Within A Month | publisher=Cheri Media Group | work=HipHopDX | date=April 5, 2013 | access-date=April 8, 2013 | author=Hunte, Justin}} The mixtape was released on May 7, featuring 20 tracks and contributions from Grand Hustle artists T.I., Mitchelle'l, B.o.B, Young Dro, Big Kuntry King, Trae tha Truth, D.O.P.E., Travis Scott, Chip, Kris Stephens, Mac Boney, Doe B and Shad da God.{{cite web|url=http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2013/05/07/hustle-gang-g-d-o-d-mixtape/ |title=Hustle Gang – G.D.O.D. (Mixtape) |publisher=2DopeBoyz |date=2013-05-07 |access-date=2013-05-07}}{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/05/mixtape-hustle-gang-gdod |title=Mixtape: Hustle Gang "G.D.O.D." |publisher=Complex |access-date=2013-08-25}}{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Hustle-Gang-GDOD-Get-Dough-Or-Die-mixtape.484090.html |title=Hustle Gang - G.D.O.D. (Get Dough Or Die) // Free Mixtape @ |website=Datpiff.com |access-date=2013-08-25}}
In an August 2014 interview with MTV, T.I. revealed plans to release the Grand Hustle compilation in December, following his ninth solo album Paperwork: "What's holding up the Hustle Gang project is that we have some new additions to the mix, and we didn't wanna put out the project out without including or allowing those new additions to be part of it. Maybe we'll do a stroke of midnight release on New Years. We did that with Fuck da City Up and it did well, so maybe we'll try that again."{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2014/08/15/ti-readies-paperwork-single-with-pharrell/|title=T.I. Readies 'Paperwork' Single with Pharrell|website=rap-up.com|access-date=4 October 2017}} On September 19, 2014, the label released the second installment to their G.D.O.D. (Get Dough or Die) series, titled G.D.O.D. II.{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Hustle-Gang-GDOD-2-mixtape.646564.html|title=Hustle Gang – G.D.O.D. II // Free Mixtape|work=DatPiff|publisher=Idle Media Inc.|date=2014-09-19|access-date=2014-09-21}} Aside from Grand Hustle recording artists, the mixtape features additional appearances from Iggy Azalea, Meek Mill, Young Thug, Troy Ave, Watch The Duck, Yo Gotti, Trey Songz and Rich Homie Quan, among others. On September 19, 2016, Grand Hustle released the mixtape H.G.O.E. (Hustle Gang Over Errrrythang), featuring guest appearances from Young Thug, Chocolate Droppa, Future, Migos, Lotto Savage, Shad da God, Kap G and more.{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/hustle-gang-hgoe-hustle-gang-over-errrrythang-new-mixtape.116553.html|title=Hustle Gang - H.G.O.E. (Hustle Gang Over Errrrythang)|website=hotnewhiphop.com|access-date=4 October 2017}}
In April 2017, American rappers 5ive Mics, Tokyo Jetz, RaRa, Translee and London Jae, were all revealed to be new members of the Grand Hustle roster.{{cite web|url=http://thesource.com/2017/04/13/t-i-young-dro-and-the-hustle-gang-family-give-fans-a-sneak-preview-of-new-music-in-atl-pics/|title=T.I., Young Dro and the Hustle Gang Family Give Fans a Sneak Preview of New Music in ATL [Pics] - The Source|date=13 April 2017|website=thesource.com|access-date=4 October 2017}}
Release and promotion
On March 15, 2017, T.I. announced the Hustle Gang concert tour. The Grand Hustle tour began on April 26 in Mobile, Alabama, going through 36 shows across the country before they wrapped up on June 11 in Jacksonville, Florida.{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ti-announces-hustle-gang-tour-news.30123.html|title=T.I. Announces "Hustle Gang" Tour|website=hotnewhiphop.com|access-date=4 October 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7727869/ti-hustle-gang-tour-dates|title=T.I. Reveals Dates For Hustle Gang Tour|website=billboard.com|access-date=4 October 2017}} In late March, Hustle Gang hosted an after-hours brunch and vibe event, at South by Southwest (SXSW), titled The Hustle Gang Experience, powered by Beer N Tacos & Chariot. Headed by T.I. and Trae Tha Truth, the showcase gave a platform for the new Hustle Gang roster to show their skills. The night kicked off with a performance by T.I.'s son, Domani Harris, with music from his recently released project Constellation, followed by RaRa with songs such as "FWM" off his debut project I Am What I Am. Tokyo Jetz went on to perform her viral hit "DM", Yung Booke and London Jae performed "H.I.T.V." and finishing with Trae Tha Truth performing records like "Swangin" and new music from T.I.'s forthcoming album.{{cite web|url=https://bossip.com/1542404/tip-t-i-harris-trae-tha-truth-hustle-gang-shut-down-sxsw-with-after-hours-showcase-and-brunch-event/|title=Tip "T.I." Harris, Trae Tha Truth & Hustle Gang Shut Down SXSW with After Hours Showcase and Brunch Event|date=21 March 2017|website=Bossip.com|access-date=4 October 2017|archive-date=4 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004035552/https://bossip.com/1542404/tip-t-i-harris-trae-tha-truth-hustle-gang-shut-down-sxsw-with-after-hours-showcase-and-brunch-event/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7791816/ti-hustle-gang-tour-us-or-else|title=T.I. Brings Hustle Gang Tour to New York City, Talks Tragedies Sparking Politically Charged EP 'Us or Else'|website=Billboard.com|access-date=4 October 2017}}
On June 27, 2017, HotNewHipHop interviewed Grand Hustle artists, where they discussed their compilation project and how they all met T.I.{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/grand-hustle-talk-their-compilation-album-and-more-new-video.42145.html|title=Grand Hustle Talk Their Compilation Album & More|website=hotnewhiphop.com|date=28 June 2017 |access-date=4 October 2017}} On June 28, 2017, a song titled "Game 7" was released as the first single from Grand Hustle's compilation album We Want Smoke. The song features verses from T.I., RaRa and Rossi.{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/hustle-gang-game-7-new-song.1974785.html|title=Hustle Gang - Game 7|website=hotnewhiphop.com|date=28 June 2017 |access-date=4 October 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.hiphopweekly.com/tip-t-i-harris-releases-debut-hustle-gang-single-game-7-ft-rara-and-brandon-rossi/|title=Tip "T.I." Harris Releases Debut Hustle Gang Single, Game 7, Ft. RaRa and Brandon Rossi | Hip Hop Weekly|date=29 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629054909/http://www.hiphopweekly.com/tip-t-i-harris-releases-debut-hustle-gang-single-game-7-ft-rara-and-brandon-rossi/|access-date=8 January 2022|archive-date=2017-06-29}}{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2017/07/t-i-rara-brandon-rossi-song-game-7/|title=T.I., RaRa and Brandon Rossi Team Up for New Song 'Game 7' - XXL|website=XXL Mag|date=14 July 2017 |access-date=4 October 2017}} The album's second single "Do No Wrong", was released in July and features verses from GFMBRYYCE, Young Dro and T.I.{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/hustle-gang-do-no-wrong-feat-gfmbryyce-young-dro-and-ti-new-song.1975162.html|title=Hustle Gang - Do No Wrong Feat. GFMBRYYCE, Young Dro & T.I.|website=Hotnewhiphop.com|date=27 July 2017|access-date=4 October 2017}} The album's third single "Friends", was released with an accompanying music video, on September 8.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/friends-feat-t-i-rara-brandon-rossi-tokyo-jetz-trae/1278043248?i=1278043255|title="Friends (feat. T.I., Rara, Brandon Rossi, Tokyo Jetz, Trae tha Truth & Young Dro)" from Friends (feat. T.I., Rara, Brandon Rossi, Tokyo Jetz, Trae tha Truth & Young Dro) - Single by Hustle Gang on iTunes|date=8 September 2017|website=Apple.com|access-date=4 October 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bet.com/video/bet-jams/2017/music-videos/hustle-gang-friends.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910125253/http://www.bet.com/video/bet-jams/2017/music-videos/hustle-gang-friends.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 10, 2017|title=Hustle Gang Premieres New Video 'Friends'|website=Bet.com|access-date=4 October 2017}} "Friends" features Hustle Gang rappers T.I., RaRa, Brandon Rossi, Tokyo Jetz, Trae tha Truth and Young Dro.{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/hustle-gang-drop-off-a-new-video-for-friends-new-video.42654.html|title=Hustle Gang Drop Off A New Video For "Friends"|website=Hotnewhiphop.com|date=9 September 2017|access-date=4 October 2017}} On September 27, Hustle Gang appeared on the 107 Jamz radio show with Big Boy Chill, where they spoke on the compilation album.{{cite web|url=http://107jamz.com/big-boy-chill-chats-with-t-i-young-dro-tokyo-jetz-and-the-entire-hustle-gang-about-friends-we-want-smoke-interview/|title=Big Boy Chill Chats with Hustle Gang about 'We Want Smoke'|website=107 JAMZ|date=28 September 2017 |access-date=4 October 2017}} On September 29, 2017, T.I. unveiled the compilation's album cover art and revealed the track-listing. The album was also made available for pre-order the same day.{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/09/hustle-gang-we-want-smoke-tracklist-release-date/|title=Hustle Gang Share 'We Want Smoke' Album Tracklist, Release Date - XXL|website=Xxlmag.com|date=29 September 2017 |access-date=4 October 2017}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| total_length = 63:47
| title1 = Want Smoke
| note1 = featuring London Jae, Yung Booke, Young Dro and T.I.
| writer1 = {{hlist|Clifford Harris|Jacquez Lowe|Kedral Long|Djuan Hart|Dominique Mitchell}}
| extra1 = Mitch Mula
| length1 = 4:22
| title2 = Friends
| note2 = featuring T.I., RaRa, Brandon Rossi, Tokyo Jetz, Trae tha Truth and Young Dro
| writer2 = {{hlist|C. Harris|Rodriqueiz Smith|Brandon Rossi|Shauntrell Pender|Hart|Frazier Thompson|Lowe|Widnick Prevalon}}
| extra2 = {{hlist|RaRa|SKUFL{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SKUFL/status/906604769686339584|title=PRODUCED BY ME|website=Twitter|access-date=12 October 2017}}}}
| length2 = 4:05
| title3 = Game 7
| note3 = featuring T.I., Brandon Rossi and RaRa
| writer3 = {{hlist|Rossi|Smith|Albert Brown III|D. De Grate|C. Harris}}
| extra3 = {{hlist|RaRa|Brandon Rossi|The Supersonics}}
| length3 = 3:31
| title4 = That Bag
| note4 = featuring Young Thug, T.I., Young Dro and Trev Case
| writer4 = {{hlist|C. Harris|Hart|Trevor Case|Jeffery Williams}}
| extra4 = Trev Case
| length4 = 3:50
| title5 = Trappin' on Forgis
| note5 = featuring T.I., Lex, Trae tha Truth and London Jae
| writer5 = {{hlist|C. Harris|Alexander Contreras|Thompson|Lowe|Alexander Lipinski|David Grear}}
| extra5 = {{hlist|Dave O|AdoTheGod}}
| length5 = 4:04
| title6 = Go Off
| note6 = featuring B.o.B, T.I., Yung Booke, Tokyo Jetz, Trae tha Truth and Young Dro
| writer6 = {{hlist|C. Harris|Bobby Simmons|Long|Pender|Thompson|Lowe|Shomari Wilson}}
| extra6 = Sho Nuff
| length6 = 3:40
| title7 = So High
| note7 = featuring Peanut da Don, London Jae, Young Dro and T.I.
| writer7 = {{hlist|C. Harris|Hart|Lowe|Adam Williams|Dominic Lamb|Thomas Brenneck|Lee Fields|Leon Michels|Toby Pazner|Jeffrey Silverman|Homer Steinweiss}}
| extra7 = Nottz
| length7 = 3:28
| title8 = Gateway
| note8 = featuring Translee, Yung Booke, Tokyo Jetz and Ink
| writer8 = {{hlist|Translee Macklin|Hart|Pender|Long|Atia Boggs|Chandler Durham|Wesley Glass}}
| extra8 = {{hlist|Turbo|Wheezy}}
| length8 = 3:32
| title9 = My Block
| note9 = featuring T.I., London Jae, Young Dro, B.o.B and 5ive Mics
| writer9 = {{hlist|C. Harris|Hart|Simmons|Lowe|Anthony Strong|Samuel Gloade}}
| extra9 = 30 Roc
| length9 = 3:14
| title10 = Do No Wrong
| note10 = featuring GFMBRYYCE, Young Dro and T.I.
| writer10 = {{hlist|C. Harris|Hart|Bryce Harris|J. Wells|James Sayles|Stephon Wimberly|Antonio Amabili|Lupicínio Rodrigues}}
| extra10 = {{hlist|J. Wells|J Cash|S Dot}}
| length10 = 4:05
| title11 = Still Young
| note11 = featuring B.o.B, Translee and T.I.
| writer11 = {{hlist|C. Harris|Simmons|Macklin|Durham}}
| extra11 = Turbo
| length11 = 3:38
| title12 = Talk My Shit
| note12 = featuring Peanut da Don, Trae tha Truth and Young Dro
| writer12 = {{hlist|Hart|Thompson|A. Williams|Elliot Stroud}}
| extra12 = Stroud
| length12 = 2:58
| title13 = Who Gone Check Me
| note13 = featuring GFMBRYYCE, Translee, Yung Booke, Young Dro and T.I.
| writer13 = {{hlist|C. Harris|Macklin|Hart|B. Harris|Long|Durham}}
| extra13 = Turbo
| length13 = 4:06
| title14 = Sometimes
| note14 = featuring T.I. and Young Dro
| writer14 = {{hlist|C. Harris|Hart|Smith}}
| extra14 = RaRa
| length14 = 3:37
| title15 = Weight
| note15 = featuring Translee, Trae tha Truth, Kim Minnis, Tokyo Jetz and Young Dro
| writer15 = {{hlist|Thompson|Macklin|Kim Minnis|Pender|Hart|Benjamin Wogu|Eliza Hull|Tim Gordine}}
| extra15 = Ben Wogu
| length15 = 4:08
| title16 = Roll the Dice
| note16 = featuring RaRa, GFMBRYYCE, Translee and Brandon Rossi
| writer16 = {{hlist|Macklin|Smith|B. Harris|Rossi|Lexus Lewis}}
| extra16 = Lex Luger
| length16 = 2:43
| title17 = Trenches Reloaded
| note17 = featuring Peanut da Don and T.I.
| writer17 = {{hlist|C. Harris|A. Williams|Courtney Green}}
| extra17 = DJ Money
| length17 = 4:46
}}
;Sample credits
- "Game 7" contains elements from "Forever My Lady" performed by Jodeci, written by Albert Joseph Brown III and Donald DeGrate.
- "So High" contains elements from "Ladies" performed by Lee Fields.
- "My Block" contains a sample from "Have You Been Tried In The Fire" performed by Florida Mass Choir, written by Milton Biggham.
- "Do No Wrong" contains elements from "Cevando o Amargo" written by Lupicínio Rodrigues and performed by Adriana Calcanhotto.
- "Weight" contains elements from "Christopher" performed by Eliza Hull, written by Tim Gordine and Eliza Hull.
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