Joe Budden [Enhanced, Extra tracks]

Joe Budden | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 10, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Extra tracks
• Label: Def Jam
• ASIN: B00009KEDN
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (136 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,335 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Jump Off pays dues on his debut CD, July 9, 2003

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J. Highsmith (Mitchellville, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joe Budden (Audio CD)

Joe Budden was on the underground scene for a minute. I first heard him on what is now known as the track "Focus" on a mixed tape. Then I heard Joe, Fabolous and Paul Cain on a freestyle using the Clipse's "Grindin" beat. Joe definitely displayed that he had potential but I was interested in hearing what a full CD from Joe would sound like. I must say that for the most part he has a nice CD. The self titled CD starts off with a pretty good intro and on Track 2, "#1", Joe Budden uses the famous KRS ONE sample from "I'm Still #1" to reminisce on things that used to happen back in the day. His clever wordplay will get you from the jump. The 1st official single "Pump It Up" is produced by Just Blaze and is the perfect club banger. Just uses the same sample that A Tribe Called Quest used for the classic "Scenario (Remix)". Joe has a fast paced rhyme style and the track is definitely one of the hottest in the Summer of 2003. "Fire" featuring Busta Rhymes follows the same blueprint and more than likely will be the 2nd single. "Fire" is also produced by Just Blaze. However, Joe may want to be careful because your guest artist isn't suuposed to outshine you on your own track. "Ma Ma Ma" featuring 112 is another attempt at commercial appeal but the song is real catchy. Even if you don't like the song at first listen, the song will grow on you after awhile. The best thing about Joe Budden's debut in my opinion is that he is not afraid to talk about personal issues that are or were going on in his life. Instead of following the norm of just talking about money, women and glorifying violence, Joe Budden is actually talking about something worthwile on his debut. The perfect example is this CD's best track "10 Minutes". Over a nice track, Joe is able to talk about several different issues going on in his life and keeps you interested at the same time. And yes, the track is actually ten minutes long and not boring. This song alone may be worth the price of the CD. On "Calm Down", Joe talks about things that have gone on between him and his mom. He doesn't leave anything out even talking about issues with street life, drugs and depression. On songs like these, Joe displays why he is in the game. Joe also shows why he is popular on the mixtapes with songs like "U Ain't Gotta Go Home", "Pusha Man", and the aforementioned "Focus". Of course every debut isn't going to be all gravy though. The two bonus tracks, "Real Life In Rap" and "Porno Star" are totally unnecessary and could have been left in the studio. "Walk With Me" is a pretty decent song as Joe talks about issues with his child's mother but you can't help to think DMX as you listen to the song. Then we also have the Lil Mo collaboration, "She Wanna Know". It seems as if Lil Mo & Nate Dogg are the two we must have a song with people for rappers now. Lil Mo has skills but this song doesn't work for me. You just think of Lil Mo and Ja Rule's "Put It On Me", which isn't a good thing. Joe Budden's debut CD displays the kind of potential that Joe has and he will be in the game for awhile if he perfects his craft. He has a nice producer in White Boy and since he is on Def Jam, Just Blaze and Kanye West aren't too far away. If you are a hip hop fan that wants to have a taste of the new flavor of hip hop, then this is the CD for you.

James' Top 5

1) 10 Minutes
2) Calm Down
3) Pump It Up
4) U Ain't Gotta Go Home
5) Pusha Man

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't let it pass you by, July 7, 2003

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Ernesto E. Calzadilla "Abchao Aka Rumsteady" (Puerto Rico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Joe Budden (Audio CD)

Ok I know people are just dazzed with 5o cent mania but fact is Joe Budden is more versatile. If you listen to 5o cent in his cd he blows peoples brains 547 times not to mention how many people he kills. But I ain't hating cause 5o's style is maybe the best out right know. But bottom line JOe Buedden's cd has club tracks,emotional tracks & real tracks. Joe doesn't talk about ice or money but rather his life and the facts about hip hop actor's(wankstas). Joe doesn't say hes a gansta but rather that some real ones dislike him. I know people won't like him cause he doesn't have Dr. DRe Or Eminem by his side( rather the very annoying Dj Clue who in my mine ruins every song he talks over in). But to be honest put fabolous style(minus the iced out money having flows), Eminems rhyme material( his life problems with his parents, his exwife and his ex drug adiction)and 5o cent'scome from nothing but the underground ayenda and you got Joe Budden maybe one of the top 5 hip hop artist in the present. Give this Guy a chance you won't regret it and you'll love the fact that you don't have to skip a track in his cd.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Joe Budden- Joe Budden, June 18, 2003

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Constant - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joe Budden (Audio CD)

Joe Budden's self titled debut album is a solid release from one of hiphops up and coming MCs. Seventeen tracks total including the the intro in which Budden shows his hunger for the game and starts off album on a fast paced note. "Pump It Up" the albums lead single has blown up on the radio, I like the way Budden changes up his tones on this one and the Just Blaze beat. My favourite track at the moment is a banging track called "Walk with Me" in which Buddens talks about his life, and how people changed up on him when he made it with Def Jam. "She Wanna Know" feat. Lil Mo is a nice R & B collabo an upbeat sounding collab track about love, Lil Mo comes across nicely on the hook. "Ma Ma Ma" feat. 112 is a track for the ladies, "Calm Down" is a track dedicated to Budden's Mom. "Stand up Nucca" is a powerful dedication to the hood, and to all those people struggling to make it, a blazing track. "10 Mins." is a continous track in which Buddens, kept this listner entertained for ten minutes, which is a feat in itself, this track has grown on me the more I listen to it. This is followed by two alright bonus tracks that finish off "Joe Budden". Both are okay, though I think "10mins" is the best closer. There are some songs I skip on this joint, but its the same with majority of albums out. What I like about this, is Joe Budden comes across hungry and energetic and drops tracks that will blow up on the radio, the clubs, as well as having music for hiphop heads and the average consumer alike. Is this album great, will people be listening to it years from now? probably not. Right now however it is one of this summers nicest albums, an album definetly worth checking out.