Universal Concussion

B.B. Jay | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 12, 2000)
• Original Release Date: September 12, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Jive
• ASIN: B00004TY8V
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,202 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Intro

2. The Raucous

3. I Told You So

4. Universal Concussion

5. One Way (The Real)

6. His Love

7. Don't Be Mad (Who da Blame)

8. For the Ladies

9. Hot Ta Def

10. Ain't What I Used to Be

11. Okeedoke

12. Out of Control

13. Po' No Mo

14. Word Iz Bond

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sanctified sounds for your system, September 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Universal Concussion (Audio CD)

Lyrically, my man BB Jay has skills!!! True, BB Jay's flow,tone, and phrasing are quite reminiscent of The Notorious BIG. That is where the similarity ends. BB Jay's lyrical content is pretty much on point with the Bible. I'm fond of "Okeedoke", a real banger with lyrics and beats. "Universal Concussion" and "Hot Ta Def" also have a high head nod factor. Productionwise, the album is tight with the exception of a couple of tracks. "Po No Mo" is weak and "For The Ladies" could use a tight remix. All and all, this is something I can truly bang in the car as I travel to and fro.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Make way for the Pentecostal Poppa!!!, September 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Universal Concussion (Audio CD)

Sounds like the Notorious B.I.G.; flows like the B.I.G. but definetly not B.I.G.

BB Jay is a rap phenomenon in his own right, Universal Concussion is laced with tight CONSCIOUS, uplifting rhymes over hot tracks, he's reppin' Christ to the fullest. Tracks like The Raucous, Hot Ta' Def and Okeedoke are tracks that you would pump in your ride.

BB Jay is the breath of fresh air that the rap world needs. I look forward to hearing more from this brotha'.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great album, also shows room for growth, June 10, 2001

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This review is from: Universal Concussion (Audio CD)

I was skeptical. I first heard B. B. Jay's "Word Iz Bond" on WoW Gospel 2000 and liked it a lot, but that wasn't enough to make me spring for the CD. When I realized that he's the guy rapping on Mary Mary's "I Sing" though, that nailed it. I had to buy this CD. I'm not even slightly disappointed. Generally, my measuring stick for a decent CD is, does it have three really good songs on it and a couple more that are okay?

Well, there are eight really good songs on this, four more good ones, and one I can do without. That's phenomenal. Best songs: "The Raucous," "I Told You So," "Universal Concussion," "His Love," "Don't Be Madd," "Ain't What I Used to Be," "Out of Control" and "Word Iz Bond." The one I can really do without is "For the Ladies" -- not because it's got a bad message, but because the lyrics are trite in places, and the hook is kinda weak.

A few more criticisms: B. B. Jay gets kinda cocky in places on this CD, as is typical in hip hop, and refers to himself in rather grandiose terms. Usually he gives God the glory for his success, but still, it gets to be a bit much at times. Also, as another reviewer notes, there's some of that "prosperity gospel" here -- the suggestion that serving God will make you materially wealthy. Of course, that's not always true.

Anyway, all told, this is a very strong album. There is room for growth in B. B. Jay's message, but that's true of all of us. Also, production could be stronger in places, but that's nitpicking. This one belongs in the pantheon of the best Christian rap.