Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryder's First Lady [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Eve: Ruff Ryder's First Lady (Artist)

Product Details

• Vinyl (September 14, 1999)
• Original Release Date: September 14, 1999
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Interscope Records
• ASIN: B00000K3W3
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #313,656 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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2.0 out of 5 stars All Bark, No Bite... {2.5 Stars}, January 16, 2007

By	Norfeest "Yes Yes Y'all" (Washington DC USA) - See all my reviews

Let me just say that I don't think Eve is all that great. When compared to her contemporaries, she sorely lacks in so many categories. She never had one of the greatest pen her lyrics like Lil' Kim. She doesn't have much of a lyrical arsenal, no matter how fictional, like Foxy (I Shot Ya Remix, anyone?). Bahamadia, Lauryn Hill, Rah Digga, or Psalm One? She's not even in the same stratosphere. So what makes Eve appealing to so many people (myself not included)? My theory is that an average rapper got together with the hottest crew out (at the time) and the result is three mediocre discs. What appeals her to most is her content, which is understandable. The concepts for "Love Is Blind" and "Heaven Only Knows" are as insightful as they are relevant. "What Y'all Want [Remix] is a nice little throw in and "Gotta Man" was a nice little single for a while. Outside of those joints, things begin to fall apart.

The problem I kept running into was Swiss Beat's lifeless production coupled with the fact that Eve's flow isn't all that interesting. Too many of the tracks sound like they were made on Swiss' casio and Eve is pretty much saying the same thing in 75% of the songs. For example, "Philly Philly" would be a solid song if the hook and production weren't so lame (her collabo with Beans on his album was way better) and "Let's Talk About" doesn't work at all. Also, "Stuck Up" and "Ain't Got No DOugh" are just plain corny and none of the skits add anything to the album whatsoever.

Ruff Ryder's First Lady is a decent album that lacks in places. Despite the holes, it's still worth looking into if you can find it in the used bin for less than $5. Just don't go into it expecting to be blown away.

Standout Tracks: Heaven Only Knows, Love Is Blind, Scenario 2000 feat. DMX, The Lox, & Drag On, and What Y'all Want [Remix]

4.0 out of 5 stars It is Eve need I say more, December 31, 2001

By	Danelle (WI,USA) - See all my reviews

Love is Blind is an excellent song. The CD is well done the skits are fitting. And who doesn't like Eve?