It's May 14, 2024, 08:29:20 PM
I'm sorry but this ishh is fire......you demand it u got it..now lets support it. The new version of bounce rock skate is something serious
Album has a contemporary sound. Not very funky in terms of being rooted in traditional Westcoast influences (synth melodies laid on top of thick baselines). Instead, Terrace opts for a more modern club sound with keyboard bips, bops and tones and some choral overlays with classical instrumentation (mentioned later). Personally, I go for more propulsive bass rhythms and groovy melodies and those kinds of arrangements that we love the Westcoast for. Overall, the album has a cohesion that is very important, and I'm grateful for that. However, it's not really my preference. Fred Wreck's work with Kurupt was more the traditional Westcoast sound that I prefer. The closest this album comes to a traditional Westcoast arrangement is I'm Drunk. Not hating on this album -- just saying upon analysis this isn't my cup of tea. However, I admit my taste is very outdated these days. As for Kurupt, he performs really well, I think. He's energetic on just about every track. There are some missed opportunities, though -- on Questions, Kurupt acknowledges the topics we want answers to...but then doesn't answer them! Does he say anything on this album? Not really, but Kurupt was never a conscience rapper to begin with. He's actually more substantive on this one than on Streetz, that's for sure. So I applaud Kurupt for his artistic growth.Album is well mastered, because Kurupt sounds consistent throughout. But let's be real -- this is not close to Streetz Iz a Mutha in terms of pure entertainment value, nor does it sound like a sequel to it. That was a gangsta "street" album; this is more a club album is every respect (concepts & musical direction). Not much replay value for me, but I think the young people brought up on this overall vibe will like this album a lot. Should have called this album Clublights . The songs I like are the Intro, Yessir, I'm Drunk, I'm the Man, and Bounce Rock Skate. But none of the songs get me to nod my head, aside from Bounce Rock Skate and slightly I'm Drunk. The album also goes by fast.All in all, well done album presuming you appreciate the direction Kurupt and Terrace took with this one. I will grant Terrace this much: he's developed a very modern sound with classical, varied orchestration including piano, violins, brass, (non classical) guitars, etc. That's a good feat to make a sound that feels contemporary but is rooted in classical instrumentation. And Kurupt took a step forward as a maturing artist.In sum, good job, Kurupt and Terrace, but not great (lacks entertainment value). I'll give this a grade of B.
Great album, is Virginia Slim related to Kurupt? She was the chick that was screamin on Makavelis Me & My Girlfriend and and was most active in Tha Row days