Post by kaluluwa on Feb 26, 2008 1:32:06 GMT
I've had this album since around November and it dropped back in June '06. This is the debut album for emcee Blu and DJ/producer Exile.
Tracklisting (Advance Copy):
1. My World Is... 5-stars.png
2. Simply Amazin' 4-stars.png
3. Juice N' Dranks 3andhalfstars.png
4. Cold Hearted 5-stars.png
5. Good Life (Show Me) 5-stars.png
6. Blu Colla Workers 4-stars.png
7. I Am... 3andhalfstars.png
8. Dancing in the Rain 4andhalfstars.png
9. Party of Two 4-stars.png
10. No Greater Love 4-stars.png
11. The Narrow Path 4-stars.png
12. In Remembrance 4-stars.png
13. First Things First 5-stars.png
14. Soul Amazin' 4andhalfstars.png
15. Life's a Gamble 4-stars.png
16. The World Is 5-stars.png
I honestly tried hard to find reasons to give the majority of the songs less than 4 stars. However, with the exception of a few cuts, I felt that doing so would be an injustice to the song, as each could compare with the lead single for many other albums. I can sincerely say this is one of the most slept on albums of the year 2007.
Final Thoughts: Blu is able to strike a balance that many of today's emcees struggle to find. This young lyricist seamlessly blends the essential aspects of the craft which most can only hope to attain by piecemeal: lyrical prowess and cleverness that still reaches the common person, social awareness without the holier-than-thou aura, and the ferociousness that makes you want to believe. His counterpart, Exile, laces his partner with production that perfectly complements vocalist's various subject matter, which range from introspective pieces to the dilemma's of the a broke rapper approaching girls at the club. All without being cliche or coming with a played out approach.
If you don't trust my word, check for yourself:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rurDRF6j03M
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjTyrfmO_Mw
www.amazon.com/Below-Heavens-Blu-Exile/dp/B000QFAEHI
Exile's Myspace:
www.myspace.com/alexile
If anyone has the album, or goes out and cops it, feel free to expand on this.
