Released 22 years ago this October
What U Gon' Do
Lil Jon · 2004
9 min · 2 tracks · electronic dance music
High-energy crunk beats meet streetwise bravado, creating an infectious party anthem that defines the Southern hip-hop sound of the early 2000s.
Top tracks — play these first
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What U Gon’ Do (radio) — This title track not only features catchy hooks and energetic production but also encapsulates the crunk movement, making it a quintessential party anthem.
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Roll Call (radio) — With its rhythmic call-and-response structure and high-octane beat, this track exemplifies Lil Jon’s signature style while inviting listeners to engage in the energetic atmosphere he creates.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
High-energy tracks define the crunk sound but lack depth beyond their party appeal.
What we noticed
- The track 'What U Gon' Do' features a repetitive hook that drives the energy, while 'Roll Call' employs call-and-response elements typical of crunk.
- Both tracks utilize heavy bass and synthesized beats, creating a high-energy atmosphere suitable for dance floors.
- The production emphasizes rhythmic elements over melodic complexity, focusing on creating an infectious groove.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Lil Jon's solo career and popularized crunk music.
- Career context
- What U Gon' Do marks Lil Jon's emergence as a solo artist following his success with the East Side Boyz. Released in 2004, this album showcases his distinctive crunk style and solidifies his position within hip-hop after producing hits like Get Low from 2003.
- Stylistic neighbors
- DJ Snake· T-Pain· Lil Scrappy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What U Gon’ Do (radio) 5:23
- 2 Roll Call (radio) 4:22
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