The Foundation is the seventh and final studio album by American hip hop group Geto Boys. It was released on January 25, 2005, through Rap-A-Lot 4 Life. Recording sessions took place at Noddfactor Studios, Dean's List House of Hits, M.A.D.D. Studios and The Garage in Houston. Production was handled by Tone Capone, Mike Dean, Cory Mo, Mr. Mixx, and members Scarface and Willie D, with J. Prince serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Z-Ro and Willy Hen.
The album peaked at number 19 on the Billboard 200, number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 2 on the Top Rap Albums charts in the United States. It was supported with three singles: "I Tried", "G-Code" and "Yes, Yes, Y'All", but none of them went on charted. The instrumental to "G-Code" was used in a Chrysler 300 commercial featuring Ndamukong Suh, while "Yes, Yes, Y'All" was used in video games Fight Night Round 2 and 25 to Life.
Contents
Track listing
Sample credits
Track 6 contains a portion of "Each Day I Cry a Little" performed by Eddie Kendricks.
Track 7 contains a portion of "Hang Out and Hustle" performed by Sweet Charles.
Track 10 contains a portion of "If You Move I'll Fall" performed by the Soul Children.
Personnel
Brad "Scarface" Jordan – vocals, producer (tracks: 3, 4, 8, 9, 12)
William "Willie D." Dennis – vocals, producer (track 11)
Richard "Bushwick Bill" Shaw – vocals
Joseph "Z-Ro" McVey – vocals (track 5)
Willie "Willy Hen" Henderson – vocals (track 7)
Mike Dean – producer (tracks: 1, 2, 14, 15), mixing, mastering
Anthony "Tone Capone" Gilmour – producer (tracks: 2, 6, 7, 13)
Cory Moore – producer (tracks: 5, 11)
David "Mr. Mixx" Hobbs – producer (track 10)
James "J. Prince" Smith – executive producer
Stacey Wade – design, layout
Anzel "Int'l Red" Jennings – A&R
Tony "Big Chief" Randle – A&R