


Club, to the material recorded by the likes of the hip hop group 2 Live Crew. Many of the songs on Chicken-n-Beer are of a predominantly sexual nature, and there were compared by Nathan Rabin of The A.V. Writing for BBC Music, Lewis Dene noted Ludacris to typically incorporate 'lightning-quick phrasing, cutting wit and reference points a plenty' into his lyrics. Ludacris frequently employs a fast paced flow on Chicken-n-Beer, whilst often suffusing the words he raps with humorous punchlines and innuendos. It was supported by four singles that were released from the album, two of which – 'Stand Up' and 'Splash Waterfalls' – became Ludacris' first to peak in the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Upon its release, Chicken-n-Beer received positive reviews, with critics praising Ludacris' technical rapping abilities and production choices, although some criticized the adult humor in the lyrics as excessive. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 429,000 copies in its first week unlike Ludacris' previous albums, the album achieved success outside the United States, charting in several European territories including Germany and the United Kingdom.
