Ode To the Ghetto [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Guilty Simpson

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 25, 2008)
• Original Release Date: March 25, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Stones Throw
• ASIN: B000TIO4V4
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #124,576 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. THE AMERICAN DREAM - Produced by Madlib

2. ROBBERY - Produced by Mr. Porter

3. SHE WON¹T STAY AT HOME - Produced by Madlib

4. FOOTWORK - Produced by Oh No

5. ODE TO THE GHETTO - Produced by Oh No

6. GET BITCHES - Produced by Mr. Porter

7. I MUST LOVE YOU - Produced by J Dilla

8. THE FUTURE feat. MED - Produced by Madlib

9. PIGS - Produced by Madlib

10. MY MOMENT - Produced by Black Milk

11. RUN feat Sean P & Black Milk - Produced by Black Milk 12. KINDA LIVE - Produced by Mr. Porter

12. YIKES - Produced by Madlib

13. THE REAL ME - Produced by Black Milk

14. KILL EM - Produced by DJ Babu

15. ALMIGHTY DREADNAUGHTZ feat Super MC, Krizsteel, Konnie Ross - Produced by Konnie Ross

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Guilty Simpson's full-length solo debut, Ode to the Ghetto, brings him worldwide, while chronicling a life led in the rough-hewn city that birthed him. Featuring an all-star cast of producers normally reserved for those signed to six-figure deals (Denaun Porter of D-12, Oh No, Madlib, J Dilla) Ode to the Ghetto marks an evolution, incorporating a more topical and thought-provoking persona in addition to the extra-savage braggadocio Simpson is known for. Guilty Simpson was a favorite MC of the late great J Dilla, who was also responsible for getting the acclaimed MC signed to Stones Throw.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Talk with the dead; deep, deep in my head - Elementary Rhymes, Extraordinary Beats...4 Stars., March 25, 2008

By	B. Miller (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

First and foremost I got a copy of this about a week before it came out so I've listened to it quite a bit already. The first time I heard Guilty Simpson rhyme was on J Dilla's Ruff Draft, and honestly I didn't think too much of him. His debut really made me take notice. The brightest spot on this album is most definitely the production. This album features awesome production from Madlib, Mr. Porter from D12, Oh No, Black Milk, DJ Babu and of course Dilla. Guilty Simpson is a Detroit Rapper who is just making his major label debut on Stones Throw Records and was a favorite of the late J Dilla and I can see why. I really like his rhyme style its really lazy and it works with his deep voice. I can't really think of a rapper to compare him to, but he does sound a bit like MF Doom. Completely different lyrical content but definetly has a similar delivery.

His lyrical content is exactly what you would expect from an album titled Ode to the Ghetto, it gets kinda old it just reminds me too much of a Jeezy album. But there are a few tracks were he really shines the opening track The American Dream is by far the best, kind of gets your hopes up a little bit. The beat lines up perfectly with Guilty's lazy flow. The title track also bangs and works well with Guilty.

The downfall of this album seems to be how Guilty matches up with the beats. I love all the beats, but Guilty may not have been the best guy to give some of the beats to. I like the Robbery track but Guilty doesn't really match up to it. By far all the beats bang and it has become one of my favorite albums to cruise in the car with. A few more guest appearances would help this album too. I like Guilty but he really doesn't fit well with some of the beats. Dilla's beat is one of the best on the album, but I really dislike the Chorus and Guilty has a rough time pulling this kind of track off. Also a fair amount of Guilty's rhymes are really elementary.

The album gets about 4 stars, the production alone gets that rating in my book. Definitely not a classic and hopefully not one of the best of 2008, but it is definitely something to listen to.

Tracks where Guilty Stands out: The American Dream, Get Bitches, Ode to the Ghetto, My Moment, The Future

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars, slightly above average, January 29, 2009

By	G$ "Z-Wad" (B-More, MD) - See all my reviews

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I heard a few songs with Simpson on them, though he didn't blow me away I figured I'd give this album a shot, (I have around 950 hip-hop albums so why not??), and again I wasn't blown away in any aspect, but the album still is a decent one with its bright spots. With 16 songs, I'd say 8 are ok and the other 8 are good, a few being real good. Guests aren't heavy at all (on 3 of the 16 songs), but are on most of the better songs. production as well isn't great, has it's highs and lows. madlib does 5 songs, Kon Artis of D-12 and Black Milk each do 3 songs, Oh No does 2 and DJ Babu, Konnie Ross and J Dilla (R.I.P.) each do 1 song. If you're a fan of his you'd probably enjoy it, otherwise I might pass this one by.

#1 - 8
#2 - 6.5
#3 - 7
#4 - 8.5 (good beat)
#5 - 8
#6 - 8
#7 - 7
#8 - 8.5 (f/ Med -- nice beat)
#9 - 6
#10 - 7.5
#11 - 9 (f/ Sean Price & Black Milk -- nice beat)
#12 - 7
#13 - 8.5
#14 - 8.5 (good beat)
#15 - 9 (nice beat)
#16 - 7.5 (f/ Super MC, Krizsteel & Konnie Ross)

B. Simpson -- Detroit, MI
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4 1/2 Stars...Let Me See Your Footwork..., August 10, 2008

By	J. Rummer "Rummer" (Baghdad, Imperial Beach) - See all my reviews

Guilty is what he is...which happens to be a lighthearted-yet gritty dude with a simple flow, backed by simple beats...That said, this album grows greatly on the listener, with a handful of laugh out loud moments...All in all, I found this album entertaining and better than anything the mainstream has to offer. Peace.