Perseverance (Percee P album)
Perseverance is the official debut studio album by American rapper Percee P. It was released on Stones Throw Records in 2007. All tracks are produced by Madlib. The album features guest appearances from Guilty Simpson, Diamond D, Chali 2na, Prince Po, and Aesop Rock, among others. Critical reception. Nate Patrin of "Pitchfork" gave the album a 6.5 out of 10 and praised Madlib's production, saying: "It's one of his most varied production jobs, unpredictable without being uncharacteristic, and his beats reach the perfect level of busy amplification to accompany Percee's flow." Neil Acharya  of "Exclaim!" said, "Percee P and Madlib deserve each other and come together well in a marriage of hard rhyming and production ingenuity that has become a standard." Marisa Brown of AllMusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5, calling it "a very strong record" and "one definitely worth the wait." "PopMatters" placed it at number 78 on the "101 Hip-Hop Albums of 2007" list. Rachel Swan of "East Bay Express" included it on the "Best Music of 2007" list. Personnel. Credits adapted from liner notes.