Year of the Dragon (Busta Rhymes album)

The album's title (inspired by the Chinese zodiac) and cover art were revealed on July 9, 2012.^[1] The official track list was released on August 8, 2012.^[3] It was released on August 21, 2012 for free download via Google play.^[4]

Singles

The album's lead single "King Tut", featuring Reek da Villian and J-Doe, was released on May 22, 2012.^[5] The music video for "King Tut", featuring Reek da Villian and J-Doe, was released on July 25, 2012.^[6] The album's second single "Doin' It Again" featuring Reek da Villian and Chanel Nicole was released on August 1, 2012.^[7] The music video for "Doin' It Again" featuring Reek da Villian and Chanel Nicole was released on September 12, 2012.^[8] The music video for "Movie" featuring J-Doe was released on October 16, 2012.^[9]

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
HipHopDX	^[10]

Year of the Dragon was met with generally mixed reviews from music critics. Slava Kuperstein of HipHopDX gave the album three out of five stars, saying "The problem is the same one that’s plagued just about every single Busta Rhymes album: the Dungeon Dragon cannot decide on a direction for the project. It’s not cohesive in production, styles, or subject matter. Busta’s all over the place, and does nothing to improve his reputation as one of the greatest emcees to not have a great album to his name. Here's to hoping the real album will be better."^[10]

Track listing

No.	Title	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"I'm Talking to You"	Ty Fyffe	3:33
2.	"Til We Die" (featuring Rick Ross & Trey Songz)	Dready Beats	4:27
3.	"Do That Thing"	Bernard "Focus..." Edwards, Jr.	3:42
4.	"Make It Look Easy" (featuring Gucci Mane)	Ted Smooth	3:37
5.	"Pressure" (featuring Lil Wayne)	Andrew "Pop" Wansel, Oak	3:10
6.	"Love-Hate" (featuring Robin Thicke)	Mr. Porter	3:57
7.	"Grind Real Slow"	Bink!	3:40
8.	"King Tut" (featuring Reek da Villian & J-Doe)	Jahlil Beats	4:42
9.	"Sound Boy" (featuring Cam'ron)	Boi-1da	3:23
10.	"Doin' It Again" (featuring Reek da Villian & Chanel)	Ted Smooth	3:28
11.	"Wine & Go Down" (featuring Vybz Kartel)	Dready Beats	3:32
12.	"Movie" (featuring J-Doe)	@Williedonut, Young Yonny (co.),	4:12
13.	"Crazy"	Dready Beats	3:27
14.	"Bleed the Same Blood" (featuring Maino & Anthony Hamilton)	Willy Will	3:46

References

1 2 "ALBUM COVER: BUSTA RHYMES – 'YEAR OF THE DRAGON'". Rap-Up. 2012-07-09. Retrieved 2012-07-10.
↑ "Busta Rhymes Reveals "Year Of The Dragon" Is Free Release, Lists Features". HotNewHipHop. 2012-07-26. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
↑ "Busta Rhymes Year Of The Dragon Cover & Tracklist". Rap Radar. 2012-08-08. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
↑ "New LP: Busta Rhymes Year Of The Dragon". Rap Radar. 2012-08-21. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
↑ "New Music: Busta Rhymes Ft. Reek Da Villain & J Doe "King Tut"". Rap Radar. 2012-05-22. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
↑ "New Video: Busta Rhymes Ft. Reek Da Villian x J-Doe "King Tut"". Rap Radar. 2012-07-25. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
↑ "New Music: Busta Rhymes Ft. Reek Da Villian & Chanel "Doin It Again"". Rap Radar. 2012-08-02. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
↑ "New Video: Busta Rhymes Ft. Reek Da Villian x Chanel "Doin' It Again"". Rap Radar. 2012-09-12. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
↑ "New Video: Busta Rhymes x J-Doe "Movie"". Rap Radar. 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
1 2 Kuperstein, Slava (December 1, 2012). "Busta Rhymes Year of the Dragon". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 24, 2012.

Busta Rhymes

Discography

Albums	The Coming When Disaster Strikes... E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front Anarchy Genesis It Ain't Safe No More... The Big Bang Back on My B.S. Year of the Dragon E.L.E.2 (Extinction Level Event 2)

L.O.N.S. albums	A Future Without a Past... T.I.M.E. (The Inner Mind's Eye)

Flipmode albums	The Imperial

Compilations	Total Devastation: The Best of Busta Rhymes Turn It Up! The Very Best of Busta Rhymes The Artist Collection: Busta Rhymes Rich Gang (with YMCMB)

Singles	"Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check" "It's a Party" "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See" "Dangerous" "Turn It Up (Remix)/Fire It Up" "Gimme Some More" "What's It Gonna Be?!" "Break Ya Neck" "Make It Clap" "Pass the Courvoisier, Part II" "I Know What You Want" "Where's Your Money?" "Touch It" "I Love My Bitch" "New York Shit" "In the Ghetto" "Don't Get Carried Away" "Don't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'em)" "We Made It" "Arab Money" "Hustler's Anthem '09" "Respect My Conglomerate" "World Go Round" "Why Stop Now" "Twerk It" "Thank You" "Calm Down"

L.O.N.S. singles	"Case of the P.T.A." "Sobb Story" "The International Zone Coaster" "Scenario" "What's Next" "Classic Material"

Flipmode singles	"Everybody on the Line Outside" "Cha Cha Cha"

Featured singles	"Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)" "Victory" "Fire" "What's Happenin'" "Don't Cha" "Hurt" "Run the Show" "Peace Sign/Index Down" "Rotate" "C'mon (Catch 'em by Surprise)" "Look at Me Now" "Welcome to My Hood (remix)" "Worldwide Choppers" "The Woman You Love" "Pride n Joy" "Take You There"

Other songs	"We Are the World 25 for Haiti"

Related articles	Native Tongues Conglomerate Records

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