Song for You

Bizzy Bone | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 22, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: After Platinum
• ASIN: B0012PK07A
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #181,871 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Genre: Rap, Hip-Hop
Media Format: Compact Disk
Rating: PA
Release Date: 22-APR-2008

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice songs for you, April 25, 2008

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ctrx ('bout to show you how the EAST COAST rocks...) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Song for You (Audio CD)

Since he stopped recording with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Bizzy Bone has led a hectic release schedule, releasing solo albums, group albums, underground releases, mixtapes, and side projects every three months or so. With Layzie Bone and his former group having similar schedules, buying Bone-related releases has practically become a monthly activity for fans such as myself. "A Song For You" is his best album in a while, though. It's clear that there is more budget and effort behind this release than his past independent albums, because there are high profile guest appearances and the production is much cleaner. Much of "A Song For You" showcases Bizzy at his finest, and reminds me why Bizzy Bone has always appealed to me so much. Many of the songs are motivational, inspirational, and insightfully spiritual. He is frequently personal and emotional, but also balances these songs with some harder streets-oriented tracks. The beats are effective, smooth, and polished, and tehse piano-laced, contemplative beats are the kind Bizzy shines over. Longtime fans should note that "A Song For You" contains no dark or mystical material like he recorded earlier in his career. While some of his verses are underwhelming and he does have a few missteps, his unique singing voice and ability to use so many different flows is impressive here, and overall "A Song For You" is a huge step in the right direction, an LP that should win back skeptic fans.

The LP opens with the deep title track, a nice DMX & Chris Notez collabo. The beat is classy and appealing, with piano and acoustic guitar, and an inspired performance from all three parties. "I'm the One" is an okay rock song with Good Charlotte's Joel Madden. I love "Muddy Waters," which has Bizzy at his sentimental best. Over slow and contemplative production, Bizzy tells sad tales in a second-person narrative but provides hope to the listener. "Money" is unimaginative, but Twista provides an ever-impressive guest verse. The dramatic, emotional "What Have I Learned" is great, as is the sunny "Mercy Mary," where he happily and thankfully praises the virgin mother in triple-tongue rhymes. "I Truly Believe" continues the spiritual vibe with another catchy, polished track. Jim Jones' unlikely guest contributes to the fine "Ballin'," and the nostalgic yearning of "I Need You" is reminiscent of doo-wop, lyrically and musically. The good "Hard Times" precedes the great "Memories," where he talks about the Bone Thugs situation and gives more religious insight. The disc closes with the excellent "Real (Freestyle)" and the outro.

Bizzy has let down some fans recently with underfunded releases, but "A Song For You" is a level above any of his recent solo albums. Here, I again see the Bizzy who has inspired me so much over years past. Although it's not a perfect album by any means, and he doesn't do any music like he's never done before, he does the type of songs he is best at, and in that it is quite enjoyable. Bizzy Bone is a one-of-a-kind artist, and those fans of his past work before he began releasing albums by the truckload should love this. What I'd really like to see is instead of pumping out albums by the month with a few great tracks and some filler, Bizzy actually take the time to make the classic album we know he's capable of. Until then, "A Song For You" is a keeper.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest of Bizzy, May 27, 2008

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Mel "Melody301" (Upper Marlboro, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Song for You (Audio CD)

I was completely floored when I heard this cd. From beginning to end Bizzy pours his emotions into this album. The beats are awesome...the lyrics are strong and make you really wanna listen to hear what he has to say...the messages are DEEP. I can play this cd from beginning to end with out skipping any tracks. He's done well for himself after leaving Bone. He isn't afraid to speak on his spirituality and praises the Lord at least one time on each track. I am truly impressed by this album. Please support it honestly and truthfully.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another reason for a Bone reunion., May 9, 2008

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R. Ealom "Rizzo003" (Denver,USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Song for You (Audio CD)

I knew this was going to be quality but whether or not it was going to be good was question. I myself was surprised by the level of maturity in the album. Sound and content. It still has a couple of good ol' thug songs in it but Bizzy sacrifices the mainstream antics here and makes it for from and for the heart. This rivals Heavenz Movie in terms of quality. All though I feel The Gift held the most emotion and just purity this one just holds itself well. I honestly see that Bizzy has found his niche and perfected his style. After Bone Thugs released Strength and Loyalty I was very interested to see what Bizzy had to give with a larger label. Well these guys need to reunite soon for at least one more before hip hop completely drowns itself and drags down the living legends with it. Please support this album. Respectful, honest and REAL music.