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Shaq-Fu: Da Return

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Shaq Diesel was pretty bad but had me laughing like crazy. With that CD most people could never ever give Shaq credit, that said...

This time around Shaq does less comical raps (although he pokes a few times, just nothing compared to Shaq Diesel, which he names the hidden track) and his rhyming skills are actually decent here. He also has guests like RZA, Method Man and Redman, Warren G, Erick Sermon, Prince Rakeem, hell, even Keith Murray.

Raps at the top:
Biological Didn't Bother **** (wow!)(If Shaq were a slight more serious and didn't poke any fun, this would be almost a 4 1/4star rap. Probably Shaq's best rap ever for seriousness/rap attempt. Wow! I just gave a Shaq rap 4 stars.)
My Dear ***1/4(I'm a huge Warren G fan so this helps to. Hook goes a bit too long though.)
Shaq Diesel *** (Hidden track)
No Hook ***
Shaq's Got it Made ***

The rest are ok or pretty decent to almost near three star quality raps (with the exception of maybe track 10). I have to give credit to whoever did the beats this time around. There are no horrible beats in any of the tracks that I can recall.

I'd actually recommend this CD since It's so cheap as is. I almost gave this CD 4 stars because Shaq is actually pretty decent, dare I say, good.

Shaquille O'Neal raps about as well as he shoots free throws. Most of the songs here are pretty boring. A lot of guest rappers were brought in, but they don't help much. The only song that is above average is "Biological Didn't Bother", which is a love song to Shaq's stepfather. It's actually pretty touching, believe it or not. I didn't like this CD that much, but Shaq's fans are free to disagree with me.

Alright, Shaq can't make free throws. Therefore, what makes you think he can pull off music. One would think this is a joke, but satire usually doesn't last three albums and a greatest hits! Does it?

only a few good songs. Most of the beats are alright but Shaq is one dimensional as a rapper. Biological didn't bother, nobody and my dear are worth checking out.

I hear a lotta heads hatin' on this cat for his skills, or lack thereof. I am an open-minded person and like to give different rappers a chance. I won't lie, Shaq is neither a great rapper, nor a horrible rapper at least here. Since this is my first Shaq album, I have little to judge him by. At times, he goes on too much about his ballin' skills. On a rap album, we'd rather hear other dimensions of his being, but there are times where he shines. 1994's Shaq Fu-Da Return does have a lot going for it and some against it. The pros are the beats, ranging from G-Funk on a few (Warren G's beats are awesome), there is some boom bap and some jazzy east coast funk. The beats are awesome here. Producers include Warren G, Erick sermon, RZA, Chyskillz, The LG Experience and LoRider, Redman (here listed as Reggie Noble). Shaq does get personal on a few joints and does have a nice mic presence on both versions of "Biological Didn't Bother," where he shows how a step-father came in and put Shaq up on game, one version a G-Funk Warren G version with a twangy, guitar ridden beat, and the other with a smooth east coast beat. Shaq is decent on the mic on redman's twisted-fonky beat on "Newark To CI" and flexes his skills with Keith Murray. "Shaq's Got It Made" has a jazzy Erick Sermon beat that rocks. His flow is not bad, but he does get a bit lack-luster with some excess braggadoccio. Shaq does flex more on "Freaky Flow" with Mr. Ruffneck and General Sha. I do not see why people see him as a horrible 1-star rapper. "My Style, My Stelo" features Erick Sermon and Redman, with Sermon producing a deep-groove funky beat. Shaq's raps here are not on par with other joints, as he is way outshined by Redman, and Erick Sermon flows better here too. On "(So U Wanna Be) Hardcore" is where Shaq flows pretty well. He talks about trying to be hard by being a knucklehead growing up. he drops some philosophy here. He says you don't need a strap to be hard. All in all, I feel this album is very good. Great beats, good guests, and Shaq can give us another side of his being here. if it weren't for a few lackluster moments, this album may have gotten a 5 star rating from me.

The mass beckoned, and Shaq supplied. For as long as time could tell, everyone wanted basketball franchise players to rap, and Shaquille O'Neal was the one to satisfy the needs of the public. From the beginning of the CD to the very end, listeners are stunned by a full onslaught of the forceful Shaq-Attack as he bounces beats just as well as he bounces basketballs. The unexpected aspect of the music which is the most captivating is the thoughtful lyrics. Unlike other celebrity made music attempts, Shaq reaches into his soul and pulls out some emotional issues and shares them. The highlight of the album is Biological Didn't Bother, which tells of the moving relationship Shaquille O'Neal had with his step father Phil, because his real blood related dad wanted nothing to do with him. This heartfelt rap jerks all the tears in ones ducts leaving you wanting more, which is exactly what you get. Shaq is a leader of the people and supplies the demands which is why Biological Didn't Bother is delivered twice on this astounding musical masterpiece. Surprisingly, the second time you hear this song, it is better than the first, which was originally thought to be impossible.

Another precious pearl of perfect performance is Shaq's Got it Made, where Shaq tells it how it. Shaq's got it all, he can play basketball, he can write, he can rap, he drinks Pepsi, he can sing, he's a love machine, and he can act. Another fine attribute to the personal character of Shaquille O'Neal is his loyalty. While listening to this CD Shaq throws mention to his sponsor at the time Pepsi, which is cleverly worked into one of his raps.

The only down side of this national treasure, is that a certain level of respect is lost for other rappers on the CD such as Redman and Method Man. When rapping on their own, it is not apparent, but once paired against the astonishing Shaq rap, it is clear that these are lesser rappers. Shaq not only casts a shadow over these artists due to his immense stature, but he also leaves them in the dark as he casts a shadow over them with his immense talent. The others can barely keep up as Shaq rolls his rhymes as a professional that can free style as well as his free throw.

For a basketball player with not much experience singing I think it is pretty good.

i didnt know it was possible to be this horrible untill i sadly bought this repulsive cd shaq needs to go back and stink up the court and quit stinkin up the studio i mean please does he honestly call that rapping he sounds like a cow reading a Dr. susses book if i run into shaq im gonna tell him to give me back that agonizing hour of my life back who does he think he is just because he thinks he can play basketball he can rap NEWS FLASH SHAQ YOU BITE BIG TIME and who rights these beats there all the same someone needs to be fired and not just shaq please shaq please spare us all and never open your mouth again and to anyone that buys this album i feel your pain

This CD is a gleam of light in the dark world of crappy music. His rapping is comparible to that of MC Hammer or Bill Cosby. And the game is even more amazing.

Someone here wrote that Shaq has no voice. Since when do rappers sing opera?! Come on man, don't hate this multitalented gift. He can play ball, and he can rap too. The cameos make the cd even better. The beats are straight also. He doesn't curse, and doesn't look like a thug, so what? His beats are good, and lyrics are very worthy and from the heart, not a demographic in mind producer. The cd is straight. One of my favorite rap cds.