Ghetto Fabolous [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Fabolous

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 11, 2001)
• Original Release Date: September 11, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Elektra / Wea
• ASIN: B00005O6DS
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (114 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #68,672 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Fabolous has been compared often to self-exiled MC Mase, but though his flow is reminiscent of the ex-Bad Boy's laid-back delivery, all similarities end there. Ghetto Fabolous might be an album that appeals to younger hip-hop heads, but more-discerning fans will find that the freshman artist makes several mistakes that blunt his debut's impact. The missteps include uninspired subject matter (illegal business dealings, ghetto flossing, and fighting off persistent groupies); gratuitous use of the words "thug," "gangsta," and "playa"; and an entire song centered around a Notorious B.I.G. riff ("Get Right" is a mediocre "Players Anthem" knockoff). On the plus side, the album's chock-full of guest appearances designed to please those aforementioned youngsters; Ja Rule's strident vocals on "Ride for This" almost drown out his host's more meticulous delivery. The album's one true bright spot is the dance-floor-friendly "Now and Later." With this one song, Fabolous lives up to the hype. --Rebecca Levine

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabolous, Best New Artist, September 16, 2001

By	Dj Avionikz "bigkelsdogg" (Altadena, CA) - See all my reviews

I was looking forward to two new artist's albums. Bubba Sparxxx and Fabolous. After listening throughly to both albums, I've got to say that Fabolous come out way on top. Bubba Sparxxx, even with Timbaland producing the album, just ...(stinks)... the only really good song on that album is the current club banger, Ugly, but it's mostly Timbaland production that shines through, not really Bubba Sparxxx annoying flow.

But Fabolous shines on both fronts. This is a real rap album. His flow is smooth and all his production shines, which even includes some Timbaland produced songs. DJ Clue has a real winner with this kid. I love Nate Dogg and him and Fabolous just tear it up on Can't Deny It. Take you home is another hit with Lil' Mo, Ride for this is another great track with Ja Rule. I also love Ma Be Easy. But the whole album is a banger, from Track 1 - 16, nothing deserve to be skipped.

So two new artists.. Fabolous has a bright future. Bubba Sparxxx is an Eminem wannabe, but his country flow is a slow dumb redneck sound that just isn't interesting. Buy Fabolous if you're a true rap fan.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabolous ~ HOT NEW MC, September 26, 2001

By	Jeff L. "low-kid" (Mad-Town) - See all my reviews

Fabolous' new cd "Ghetto Fabolous", has some of the tightest beats that I have heard in a long time. This cd is something that you just have to pop in ya car. The beats were very nicely produced, and even though a lot of people are saying he can't rap and isnt lyrical, Just because hes not the fastest MC to date, doesnt mean he doesnt have a lot of skill. I suggest that if you like VERY nice beats, and good rap, that you go out and buy "Fabolous-Ghetto Fabolous" NOW!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This CD is F-A, B-O, L-O, U-S, February 20, 2002

By	Andre Shabo (Worcester MA) - See all my reviews

I've been a Fabolous fan since I first heard him on DJ Clue's The Professional (Part 1). Since then, I have been trying to get all of his songs and freestyles. I was excited when I first heard that this album was droppin.

You just know that this CD would be good when you have a great lyricist (Fabolous), a well-known name (Ja Rule), one of the top R&B groups (Jagged Edge) & the man who has a ton of guest spots (Nate Dogg). And that is only the artists....producing you have The Neptunes, Timbaland, DJ Clue, Rockwilder, DJ Envy & Duro. This equals success already.

Fabolous has tight lyrics on the album, and at times you gotta pause the CD to try to understand it. The beats are tight, and you can easly listen to the whole album in entirety. This is an interesting CD because the themes of the songs change from track to track, yet you gotta like em all. This CD has some of the best beats I've ever heard and the thing that maes them really good is that Fabolous doesn't seem to be fighting the music, he just flows perfectly with it. His voice is one that can be put to any beat and it still sounds good.

Below is my track rating (1-5)
Click & Spark: 4
Keepin It Gangsta: 4.5
Young'n: 5
Get Right: 4
Ride For This: 5++
One Day: 5
Trade It All: 4.5
Right Now & Later on: 3.5
Take You Home: 4
Get Smart: 5++
Can't Deny It: 5
Ma Be Easy: 4
We Don't Give A: 3.5
The Bad Guy: 4

Also included on this CD are 3 bonus tracks (one of which is 15 seconds of silence), the music video to Can't Deny It & Enhanced CD software.