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Second Lil Mama Hit Ushers In New Album

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Having scored a second big hit without the benefit of an album, teenage rapper Lil Mama's debut finally has a release date. "VYP -- Voice of the Young People" will arrive April 29 via Jive.

The set has already spawned the No. 10 Hot 100 hit "Lip Gloss" and this week, second single "Shawty Get Loose" featuring Chris Brown and T-Pain exploded 92-19, the biggest gain on the tally this year.

"Shawty" is benefiting from further exposure in commercials for the MTV show "Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew," on which Lil Mama is a judge.

And although the track list for "VYP" is still coming together, it is expected to include songs produced by Swizz Beatz, the Runners, Nate "Danja" Hills, Scott Storch, Cool & Dre and Dr. Luke, among others.

"VYP" will also be available in a deluxe edition with bonus tracks and a DVD, with details to be announced.

As previously reported, Lil Mama will join Soulja Boy for a spring U.S. tour, beginning April 11 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

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