Most Known Unknown

Studio album by Three 6 Mafia

Released

September 27, 2005

Recorded

2004–2005

Genre

Crunk, gangsta rap, hardcore hip hop

Length

75:39

Label

Sony BMG

Producer

DJ Paul and Juicy J

Three 6 Mafia chronology

Choices II: The Setup
(2005)

Most Known Unknown
(2005)

Last 2 Walk
(2008)

Singles from Most Known Unknown

"Stay Fly"
Released: July 7, 2005
"Poppin' My Collar"
Released: January 18, 2006
"Side 2 Side"
Released: September 12, 2006

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[1]
Robert Christgau	B−^[2]
Pitchfork Media	(8.1/10)^[3]

Most Known Unknown is the eighth studio album by American hip hop group Three 6 Mafia. It was released on September 25, 2005, and is the follow-up to the 2003 album Da Unbreakables.^[1]

This album is known for having some of Three 6 Mafia's biggest hits, including "Stay Fly" featuring Young Buck and 8Ball & MJG, "Poppin' My Collar" featuring Project Pat (though Pat's verse wasn't included in the first edition, but would later be included in the re-issue) and "Side 2 Side" featuring Bow Wow and Project Pat (with Bow Wow and Project Pat's verses, like the "Poppin' My Collar" remix, would not be used in the first edition, but would be released in the re-issue, along with another remix featuring Kanye West and a slightly different sounding melody). This album would prove to be their biggest success to date, topping the commercial success of their 2000 album When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1.^[4] The original version was released on a regular CD version as well as a DualDisc version. The re-release also had a bonus version, with two remixes of "Poppin' My Collar" and "Side 2 Side". A chopped and screwed version by Michael Watts was also released.

Along with chart topping hits, this album also featured several well-known guest rappers, including Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Trick Daddy, Mr. Bigg, 8Ball & MJG, Young Buck, Remy Ma, Bow Wow (only on re-issue), Kanye West (only on re-issue), Lil' Flip, as well as the Hypnotize Camp Posse (Three 6 Mafia, Project Pat, Frayser Boy, Lil Wyte, Chrome Korleone, Boogiemane, and Granddaddy Souf).

Most Known Unknown opened at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the R&B/Hip-hop charts with 125,000 copies sold. It was certified gold the week following its release on November 2, 2005, and reached platinum status by June 26, 2006.^[5]

Three 6 Mafia member Lord Infamous was notably missing from both the tracks and the album cover. Many rumors speculated that he either left the group or was kicked out; these rumors were put to rest when DJ Paul, Lord Infamous' half-brother, told sources that the reason for Infamous not being on the album was due to a stint in jail, leaving Crunchy Black, DJ Paul and Juicy J to be featured on the cover instead.

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Most Known Unknown Hits"		DJ Paul, Juicy J	1:27
2.	"Stay Fly" (featuring Young Buck, 8Ball & MJG)	J. Houston, P. Beauregard, D. Carlton, P. Smith, M. Goodwin, D. Brown	DJ Paul, Juicy J	3:56
3.	"Roll With It" (featuring Project Pat)	J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston	DJ Paul, Juicy J	3:02
4.	"Don't Violate" (featuring Frayser Boy)	Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, C. Coleman	DJ Paul, Juicy J	3:49
5.	"Swervin" (featuring Mike Jones & Paul Wall)	Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, M. Jones, P. Slayton	DJ Paul, Juicy J	3:35
6.	"Knock Tha Black Off Yo Ass" (featuring Project Pat)	J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston	DJ Paul, Juicy J	4:20
7.	"Poppin' My Collar" (featuring Mr. Bigg)	Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, D. Pears	DJ Paul, Juicy J	2:56
8.	"Hard Hittaz" (featuring Boogiemane)	Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, B. Hunt	DJ Paul, Juicy J	4:12
9.	"Side 2 Side"	Houston, Beauregard, Carlton	DJ Paul, Juicy J	3:38
10.	"Half On A Sack"	Houston, Beauregard, Carlton	DJ Paul, Juicy J	3:26
11.	"Skit"		DJ Paul, Juicy J	0:26
12.	"When I Pull Up At The Club" (featuring Paul Wall & Mr. Bigg)	Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Slayton, D. Pears	DJ Paul, Juicy J	4:32
13.	"Pussy Got Ya Hooked" (featuring Remy Ma)	Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, R. Smith	DJ Paul, Juicy J	4:20
14.	"Don't Cha Get Mad" (featuring Lil Flip & Mr. Bigg)	Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, W. Weston, D. Pears	DJ Paul, Juicy J	3:23
15.	"Body Parts 3" (featuring BoogieMane, Frayser Boy, Lil Wyte, Chrome Korleone, Grandaddy Souf & Project Pat)	J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston, P. Lanshaw, C. Coleman, D. Pannell, B. Hunt, A. Watts	DJ Paul, Juicy J	4:07
16.	"Stay Fly" (Remix) (featuring Slim Thug, Trick Daddy & Project Pat)	J. Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, P. Houston, S. Thomas, M. Young	DJ Paul, Juicy J	3:51
17.	"Outro"		DJ Paul, Juicy J	2:43
Total length:				75:39

Bonus tracks
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
18.	"Got It 4 Sale" (featuring Chrome Korleone)	Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, D. Pannell	DJ Paul, Juicy J, Chrome Korleone	4:32
19.	"Let's Plan a Robbery"	Houston, Beauregard, Carlton	DJ Paul, Juicy J	3:06
20.	"Dancin On A Pole" (featuring Chrome Korleone)	Houston, Beauregard, Carlton, D. Pannell	DJ Paul, Juicy J, Chrome Korleone	3:48
21.	"Ain't Got Time For Gamez"	Houston, Beauregard, Carlton	DJ Paul, Juicy J	4:04

Charts

Chart (2005)	Peak position
US Billboard 200^[6]	3
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[7]	1

References

1 2 Birchmeier, Jason (2005-09-27). "Most Known Unknown - Three 6 Mafia : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
↑ "CG: Three 6 Mafia". Robert Christgau. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
↑ "Three 6 Mafia: Most Known Unknown | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. 2005-10-19. Retrieved 2015-07-21.
↑ "iTunes - Music - Most Known Unknown by Three 6 Mafia". Itunes.apple.com. 2005-09-27. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
↑ "Most Known Unknown (Spec): Three 6 Mafia: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
↑ "Three 6 Mafia – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Three 6 Mafia. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
↑ "Three 6 Mafia – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Three 6 Mafia. Retrieved December 20, 2014.

Three 6 Mafia

Crunchy Black DJ Paul Gangsta Boo Juicy J Koopsta Knicca Lord Infamous

Albums	Smoked Out, Loced Out Mystic Stylez Chapter 1: The End Chapter 2: World Domination When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1 Choices: The Album Da Unbreakables Choices II: The Setup Most Known Unknown Last 2 Walk Reindeer Games

Compilations	Live by Yo Rep Underground Vol. 1: (1991-1994) Underground Vol. 2: Club Memphis Underground Vol. 3: Kings of Memphis Most Known Hits Smoked Out Music Greatest Hits Prophet's Greatest Hits CrazyNDaLazDayz Dat's How It Happen to'M

Singles	"Tear Da Club Up 97" "Sippin' on Some Syrup" "Who Run It" "Tongue Ring" "Ridin' Spinners" "Stay Fly" "Poppin' My Collar" "Side 2 Side" "Doe Boy Fresh" "Lolli Lolli (Pop That Body)" "That's Right" "Shake My" "Lil Freak (Ugh, Ugh, Ugh)" "Feel It" "Shots After Shots"

Related articles	Discography Project Pat Lil Wyte Hypnotize Minds Adventures in Hollyhood Columbia Records Sony Records Goliath Management "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp"

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