


The album received mixed to favorable reviews from music critics. Critical reception Professional ratings Review scores The album received mixed to positive reviews from music critics and was commercially successful, debuting at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 120,000 copies in the first week, and eventually being certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in December 2005. Clean versions of "Fresh Azimiz" and "Let Me Hold You" were recorded. "Big Dreams", the remix to "Fresh Azimiz" featuring Mike Jones and "Caviar" featuring Snoop Dogg, were service as an accompanying music videos. Wanted was supported by three singles: " Let Me Hold You" featuring singer Omarion, " Like You" featuring Ciara, and " Fresh Azimiz" featuring J-Kwon and Jermaine Dupri. This was Bow Wow's first album to contain uncensored profanity, although only one curse word is featured, specifically “ nigga".

The album also features guest appearances by Omarion, Snoop Dogg, Ciara among others. The production of the album was primarily handled by Bow Wow's long-time producer Jermaine Dupri (who also executive produced the album) as well as LRoc, Bryan Michael Cox and No I.D. The album was released on July 12, 2005, by Columbia Records and Sony Urban Music. Wanted is the fourth studio album by American rapper Bow Wow.
