How Embarrassing is the third studio album

Studio album

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 by American comedian Jeff "JJ Star" Duran and was first released October 18, 2010 through iTunes as How Embarrassing, Vol.1. The Complete Edition became available March 8, 2011 and was long delayed because of financial and personal problems surrounding the artist. How Embarrassing features an appearance by Lady Gaga

Lady GaGa

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...

. A limited edition will be released with bonus Blu-ray.

Background

Initially planned as a short film by Los Angeles based BZR Entertainment, the project was later put on hold after the performer lost control at the taping. Producer/rapper Jay Fae describes the release as a comedy album that borders on hip hop and conceptual art: “It’s about what happens when you don't become a "Star", but you still don't want to give up. Duran is more than some lame comic or disc jockey, he is an artist. He learned to rap and pushed himself beyond his comfort level on this.”.

How Embarrassing

1. Intro (Featuring Denise Ames) (0:36)
2. Rock And Roll (1:34)
3. Star's P.A.I.N. (Feat. Keyshia Cole) (4:04)
4. Too Raw (0:43)
5. Not In Comedy To Tell Jokes (0:20)
6. This Bombing's Gotta Stop (Featuring Gabriel Iglesius) (0:29)
7. Str8 A'z (1:23)
8. Amber Alert (1:14)
9. Gentlemen Fuck Their Eggs (0:40)
10. Male Order Bride (3:15)
11. No Personality (Featuring Kevin Couch) (0:57)
12. Radio Vs. Comedy (1:45)
13. Radio Gaga (Featuring Lady Gaga) (3:18)
14. Like Micheal J Fox On Ritalin (0:42)
15. Uncle Pauly (Featuring Pauly Shore) (1:12)
16. Get Famous Then Do That Overdose Thing (2:39)
17. Props To D.J. AM (Featuring Shifty From Crazytown) (2:00)
18. Sloucho Meets The Young Pheezy (Featuring Jason Blades) (0:51)
19. Andrew Nice Clay (2:10)
20. When Idols Become Enemies (Featuring Andrew "Dice" Clay) (1:24)
21. The Worst (Featuring Andrew Dice Clay) (0:08)
22. Not That Funny (0:49)
23. Never Forget (Featuring Eddie Jarvis) (2:25)
24. Pussy For The Troops (1:38)
25. Sloucho Meets The Hulk (Featuring Jason Blades) Skit (1:13)
26. The Metal God (Featuring Rob Halford) (1:28)
27. Metal Blitz (Featuring Denise Ames) (3:28)
28. My Name Is Latina (Featuring Kevin Couch) (1:47)
29. Is That Mexican Enuff For You (Featuring Freddy Soto) (4:16)
30. Going Down Like Drano (Featuring Jeffree Star
    Jeffree Star
    Jeffree Star is an American model, fashion designer, make-up artist, DJ, and singer-songwriter residing in the Beverly Hills area...
    
    ) (0:21)
31. Time For Change (1:00)
32. Shuggie Otis Speaks The Truth (Featuring Shuggie Otis) (1:16)
33. Marriage Is Gay (1:03)
34. Lapping Up The Love (1:19)
35. Laugh Or Die (It's A Joke Bitch) (2:40)
36. I Like When They Leave (Featuring Brian Holtzman) (0:33)
37. How Embarrassing (2:35)

How Embarrassing, Vol.1 (iTunes Edition)

1. Duran's P.A.I.N. (Parody) (feat. Keyshia Cole) 4:14
2. Str8 A'z 1:18
3. Not In Comedy To Tell Jokes 1:13
4. Radio Gaga (feat. Lady Gaga) 3:53
5. Jeffree Vs. J J Star (feat. Jeffree Star) 0:21
6. Old Enuff 1:19
7. Sloucho Meets The Young Pheezy (Skit) (feat. Jason Blades) 0:51
8. Andrew Nice Clay 2:10
9. Even My Idols Hate Me (feat. Andrew Dice Clay) 1:29
10. Not That Funny 0:55
11. Rece$$ion Proof (Freestyle) 4:03
12. Sloucho Meets The Hulk (Skit) (feat. Jason Blades) 1:13
13. Male Order Bride 2:20
14. Live From Rehab (feat. Pauly Shore) 0:41
15. Get Famous Then Do The Overdose Thing (feat. Todd Baker) 2:38
16. Cocaine DJ Aircheck Circa 1983 2:55
17. No Harmony (feat. Kevin Couch) 1:46
18. How Embarrassing (Laugh Or Die) 1:34
19. Nubomb - Going Nowhere (Theme To How Embarrassing) (feat. Tim Nubomb) 4:48
20. Off The Top (Freestyle) 4:45

Special edition

The special edition featured the same songs as the standard edition with a bonus Blu-ray. It contains:

1. Jeff "JJ Star" Duran - How Embarrassing (featuring Making The Album and Behind the Scenes Footage)

Deluxe iTunes edition

Includes three extra songs

1. "Rece$$ion Proof" [Economically Viable Edit] – 4:57 (iTunes bonus track)
2. "Gone" – 4:59 (iTunes bonus track)
3. "Neva Lie" [Claude Le Douche Le Club Edit] – 3:38 (iTunes bonus track)

Sales and chart performance

Chart (2011)	Peak position
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