Album: Lil’ Scrappy – Bred 2 Live Born 2 Die
Submitted by Hazard on Mon, 2007-03-19 03:42. Keywords:
Album Reviewed by Hazard
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In a move that has become all more common in the current US Hip Hop climate, two power brokers, in this case Fiddy Cent and Lil’ Jon, have joined forces to help the world get more acquainted with Atlanta, Georgia native Lil’ Scrappy, who debuted in 2004 on a joint effort with Trillville. The resulting sound is basically the manifestation of the parties involved, as you have some slick G-Unit styled cuts as well as a share of heavy Crunk flavoured tracks. |
The release opens appropriately enough with the simply titled I’m Back, as Scrappy makes a statement of intent over a menacing Rock and Opera infused Lil’ Jon production. Meanwhile, the familiar G-Unit swagger, provided by Sha Money XL, is present on the 50 Cent-featuring Nigga, What’s Up, as Scrappy flexes a Southern flow with a slight New York attitude. The trademark Dirty South bounce appears on many tracks but probably most convincingly on braggadocio track Been A Boss, Young Dro and Bo Hagon join the party to brag about their boss credentials. Fans of Lil’ Jon and Scrappy’s first album will find solace in Gangsta Gangsta with the very familiar production style, as Jon yells his lungs out on the chorus as usual.
Although I can appreciate artists trying to do something different the misguided skit Young & Famous doesn’t achieve much except taking up a minute of your time. Another time wasting exercise is the clichéd and misogynistic Pussy Poppin’, lowest common denominator club music at it’s most blatant. The often explored theme of police brutality and racial profiling is given a new twist on Police, it’s not necessarily something we haven’t heard already but it is an interesting perspective. Luckily the rage and bragging relents for long enough for Scrappy to show some maturity on the organ-driven stand-out cut Lord Have Mercy, as he does his best Fiddy impersonation on the chorus.
Overall this is not a revolutionary release that will change your mind about the artists involved. However the lack of radio pandering tracks makes for a pleasant change, as does the growth shown by Scrappy. However, if you are not already a fan of the heavy Crunk sound emanating from the South this may not convince or sway you.
Available Through Warner Music
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