The Foundation (Geto Boys album)

The Foundation
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 25, 2005 (2005-01-25)
Recorded2003–2004
Studio
  • Noddfactor Studios (Houston, TX)
  • Dean's List House of Hits (Houston, TX)
  • M.A.D.D. Studios (Houston, TX)
  • The Garage (Houston, TX)
GenreHip hop
Length56:04
LabelRap-A-Lot 4 Life
Producer
Geto Boys chronology
Da Good da Bad & da Ugly
(1998)
The Foundation
(2005)
Singles from The Foundation
  1. "I Tried"
    Released: 2004
  2. "G-Code"
    Released: 2005
  3. "Yes, Yes, Y'All"
    Released: March 15, 2005
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
HipHopDX4/5
RapReviews8/10
The Austin Chronicle
USA Today

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.