The ominous “Get Down” uses a Quincy Jones sample that was obviously worth whatever sample clearance cost 88-Keys drops a beat on the snappy “Watch Your Bitches” No I.D. The hook is perfect, and the raps are tight, but by trying to change up the bassline they lose the thump that made the original so fat. Ironically the weakest track herein may be the year 2001 update of EPMD on “So What You Saying” with Memphis Bleek. (he of Common Sense’s “Resurrection” fame) the beats on Beanie’s new album thump, bump, sparkle and shine. Handled by a diverse and creamy selection of beatmasters including Just Blaze, Rick Rock, and the MUCH absent and highly missed No I.D. Don’t start beefing that’s his own misogynistic description for coming back to the rap game after a year’s hiatus following “The Truth.” Since his debut album did more than reasonably well by SoundScan standards (700K according to the Roc website) it would only be natural to come back with another dose of his Philly raw uncut – the surprise here is that unlike most sophomore albums, the second time around is better.įirst, there’s the production.
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