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Jealous One's Still Envy (J.O.S.E. 2) [Explicit]

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this is his second best album,this is when he more gangsta,he is gangsta in real life but im talkin music wise,this album is also special because you also hear an appearance for the first time none other than the great big pun on the song watch out produced by diamond d,you also hear armegeddon for the first time,which i heard who wrote fat joe's lyrics for the song success,this is a good album, but this time he's more into the mafioso themes now,which is good.let me warn you people there are no commercial tracks in this album so mainstream audience beware.i respect fat joe as a person but his music these days are horrible,get back with ditc joe,standout tracks are bronx tale (produced by diamond d featuring krs one),the s**t is real (remix by dj premier),respect mine (produced by joe fatal featuring raekwon),watch out(produced by diamond featuring big pun(first appearance),armegeddon(first appearance),and i don't know the other cat,but this is for fans of fat joe during his ditc days,new york hip hop,and mafioso hip hop.

Jealous One's Envy was Joe's second album....after the limited success of his debut "Fat Joe da Gangsta Represent". Fat Joe makes his second effort a memorable one. Personally, Jealous One's Envy(a moniker of his name JOE) is Joe's best album to date and his last real hip hop album in the opinion of many including your truly. This album boasts a solid effort in production(Domingo, DJ Premier and others), guest appearances(KRS-One, a much younger and a little slimmer Big Punisher(R.I.P) and a much younger Armageddon). Joe's delivery is at it's peak on this album even though it was only his second one. From beginning to end, Joe delivers raw and uncut lyrics and a timeless display of mental prowess on cuts such as "Bronx Keeps Creating It"(a strong shoutout to Joe's Bronx hometown roots) and "Dedicated" (another shoutout song to other industry cats as well as Joe's family and friends). Hip hop's downfall in the late 90's also led to Joe's demise and weak released albums...Don Cartegena, Jealous One's Still Envy, Loyalty and All Or Nothing. I would rather remember Joe from his golden days with albums such as this one.

It's kind of hard to believe that Fat Joe actually made an album like this before, like many people said, 'sold out.' This is Fat Joe' second album back in late 1995, back when he was held down by a group called D.I.T.C. Prduction was held by DJ Primer of Gangstarr, Diamond D, L.E.S. and others.

The album starts off with no gimmics, as KRS-One is the first to rhyme as he introduces the album on "Bronx Tale". He keeps his grimy, street type flow momentum on most of the album as the L.E.S. produced "Fat Joe's In Town" and "Respect Mine" with the help of Wu-Tang's Raekwon who borrows a line from C.R.E.A.M. and uses it as the hook. Primo was busy too as he produced the better version of "Success" and "The S*** Is Real" both nice tracks. Joe himself would get behind the boards himseld and produce "Dedication" as he gives thanks to a lot of people. The album would finish off with the song "Bronx Keeps Creating It."

Most of this album is filled with real nice production some of an early/young Fat Joe's lyrics. I'd say the only two tracks I didn't like that much (not saying they were bad, put pushed the album in another direction) was "Envy" that uses elements from Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing" and the origonal "Sucess." But other than that this album holds its own. I recommend this to fans of Fat Joe's work probably up until the year 2000, because this was one of his best albums.

Lyrics: A-
Beats/Sratches: A
Musical Vibes: B+
Overall: A-

Standout Tracks: Bronx Tale, Sh** Is Real, Success (DJ Premier Remix), Bronx Keeps Creating It

Man, again, I miss hip-hop during the "renaissance era" (1992-1996) because there are artists who came with the real hip-hop. Unfortunately, Fat Joe really sold out now comparing his first two albums with the recent ones.

The DJ Premier (my favorite producer) produced tracks, "The Sh*t is real" and "Success Remix", being my favorites. "Bronx keeps creating it" and "Bronx Tale" are hard hitting.

This CD is a must hear and you will agree.

First of all, this EAST NUGGA 187 clown is starting to get on my nerves. He claims to represent Brooklyn, yet he can't spell, half his reviews are laughable, and he seems to have serious abandonment issues. But I'll deal with this clown later...

This is by far Joe Crack's best album... before he started dancing in a blue fur coat with R Kelly by a pool. This was Joe when he was known as "King Killer" in the underworld for having killed members of the Latin King street gang. This was vintage Joe when someone like 50 would have opened his mouth and gotten killed quick.

Granted, Joe's lyrics today are getting better, but this is definitely the true essence of what Joe needs to return to.

This has some type beats and this is pure mid 90s B-Boy music that we love from the D.I.T.C. Crew from back then.I miss the same Joey crack from back then."Bronx Tale1" features KRS-One and the second song "Sucess" he displays a great Flow."Envy" he displays a nice story."Fat Joes Town" has a nice beat and again he shows his awesome delivery."Part Deux" has another good beat on it I think I would rap over."The Sh*T is real4" has a good beat by the one Mr.Premo and has some more storytelling rap."Respect mine" has another good rap beat."Watch out2" has a underground type beat that I like."Say Word" he displays some good delivery if only he really talked about something new."Sucess4"is another one laced by DJ Premier."Dedication3" shows a fat style and he does good lyrically."Bronx keeps creatin it" has some nice BDP samples.Good sophomore album
Lyrics 8 Production 9 X Factor 8 Classic 8 Replay 8
Total=8 out of 10 Fingers

The Top 5 off the album are as follows

1.Bronx Tale f KRS-One
2.Watch Out
3.Dedication
4.The Sh*t is real
5.Sucess(DJ Premier Remix)

Yo, this album really amazed me.Fat joe has really stepped it up and improved his skills.I think that with this release he establishes himself as a BIG name rapper who proves he can hold his own and do his thing. On songs like Say Word, Envy,and Dedication, Joe shows that he is very versatile and lyrically talented. On songs like Success, The sh*t is real, and Respect mine (with Raekwon and Big Pun) Fat Joe keeps it real and displays his hardcore streetsmart take- no- shorts attitude. I definitely recommend this album to any one who loves to hear music about life on the street delivered over phat beats through lyrically stimulating verses.

For those that don't know, Fat Joe was supposed to be the next "Bronx King", but after selling out with the wack-assed "WHAT'S LOVE?", Joe lost his ground, as well as his future title. Melle-Mell gave birth to KRS ONE, KRS gave us Lord Finesse, and Finesse delivered us "Fat Joe Da' Gangsta'". But what happened to the next royal MC from "The Boogie"? HE sold out!! There for his title was forfeited and given to the new champion hailing from the "SOUTH BRONX", "BIG DOG PUNISHER" (Big Pun) of the "FULL O' CLIPS CREW"! Believe it or not, this CD is ILL! Production by Premo & Diamond D. And guests appearances by KRS, Big Pun and Raekwon. A classic of the Boom-Bap era! A pitty he sold out.

Jealous One's Envy is Joe's best album. The first J.O.S.E. was a strong effort but this....WOW this is just trash. First off the beat from Music ain't the same but it is still the best song on the album along with Ice Cream, One, Joey Don't do it. The rest is pure nonsense. Lil Wayne writing his rhymes everything is an attempt to cater to the south. You live there fine but don't disrespect the first J.O.S.E. with this weak offering. Everything after J.O.S.E. has been garbage. Joe had Terror Squad and since than it's been down hill. I was hopin' this album would bring back the old Fat Joe but guess not. Save your money.

For those of you who liked "DON CARTAGENA" you will dig "JEALOUS ONE'S ENVY". JOe shows off his fierce rhyme style on cuts like "ENVY" and "Respect Mine" with Wu-tangs The Chef. Joe also skillfully pays homage to all the true hip-hop artists of our time on "Dedication". Last but not least,one of the best tracks on the cd is the DJ Premier produced remix of "Sh@@t Is Real". This is my favorite track. True Fat Joe fans should pick this release up.