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The smooth Frequency beat supply the balance needed for theseĪll in all, the album is a strong effort, although not without its shortcomings. This cut either, as they talk about a few things that are near and dear to their Joell Ortiz and Crooked aren't to be outdone on Listener about some of his problems that make him who he is. Joe finds a way to release some demons while also painting a picture to the Song that has made Joe the MC he is today. On “Skeletons” Joe enlists the help of fellow his Slaughterhouse members Joell Ortiz and Crooked I and it is another standout song on the album. LP. The versatility of Emmany, along with Budden’s lyrical genius made for great collaborations on this album. The chemistry between the two was very evident throughout the Whether it was “You and I,” “Ghetto Burbs,” “Tell Him Something,” orĮven the intro, “Our 1 st Again,” the singer delivered time and time again. The NY native hasīeen working with Joe Budden since Mood Muzik 3. Vocals provided by the up-coming R&B crooner, Emanny. One of the key elements of this project are the All three rappers spit a hard flow over the high-energy beat from A6.

Joe is joined by two great features, Lloyd Banks and Juicy J.  Finally, we can't forget “Last Day”. French Montana and Wiz Khalifa had key roles on this track and provide an unmatched energy over the Vinylz andīoi-1da instrumental. One of the standout songs ofĪlbum, “N.B.A.,” proves the rapper's versatility, as he makes a pretty seamless With Tunechi providing a solid 16 for the cut. Joe still finds a way to flex his lyrical muscles over the T-Minus instrumental Although at first, it seemed like Lil’ Wayne and Joe Budden might not be a good fit together, the song isn't out of Joe’s lane. Lead single, is another track that we might not have seen from Joe if it was a few years earlier. “She Don’t Put It Down,” which was the LP’s The hard-hittingīeat only adds to the energy of the cut. He spits thought-provoking lines with a fast flow. Native, Kirko Bangz, was the first example. Track number two entitled “Top Of The World” featuring the Houston Once the music is digested,Īs soon as the intro concludes, Joe kicks theĪlbum off with a few songs that may be have been surprising for fans. However, do not let the numbers fool you. As well, it seems the features, which may have been intended to make Joe more accessible, didn't quite do the trick- the album is only projected to sell 25-30k in the first week. This was a risk for Budden, as some of his loyal fans seemed to have mixed thoughts about certain features. Maturity and growth on this album, which is appropriately titled. New fans, on the other hand, should able to see how the Jersey MC is not afraid to be raw and emotional on the album. We've seen the Jersey native's uncut honesty a lot as of late, his pre-album mixtape, A Loose Quarter, was in the same vein.įrom the start, if we look at the tracklist there seems to be quite a few names that aren't usually associated with the To Joey since his mixtape days will be able to identify with Mouse’s new found With an album, as the last studio album he released was Padded Room in 2009. Fans that have been listening

It’s been a while since Joe Budden has blessed fans Nonetheless, the album is a welcome addition from the VH1 star, showcasing his undeniable lyricism and versatility. While fans will find the project enjoyable, the album suffers, at times, from a lack of direction despite its clear theme. "No Love Lost" is a blend of mainstream and classic mood music that has Joe Budden bearing his emotions on the topic of love.