Customer Reviews

Universal Concussion

5 star:		(14)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

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.

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'.

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.

This album was soooooooooooooooooooo dope. BB Jay puts his all in every track. Whether with beats or lyrics, I was dazzled all the way through. I definnately recommend this album to everyone out there who is looking for some good Christian rap/hip-hop out there. Also, don't hesitate to give these other MC's a shot:

LA Symphony
Labklik
Peace 586
SUP The Chemist
Ill Harmonics
Dumarik
Ahmad
Pigeon John
The Ambassador
MG! + Paully Paul

LPG
Mars ILL
thePride

Oh, my God. I use to listen to alot of secular music because I felt that the only music for Christians was choir music.

Anyway, Notorious BIG was my favorite rapper out there. After finnally submitting my life to Christ I had to let go of all those things that took my attention away from HIM.

Back to the CD: This guy not only sounds like Big, but his style and the music is blazzin!!! This CD is too hot!! If you like rap... this is a MUST BUY!

Hey stop reading this and buy the album!!! He hails from New Jersey, already the home of great artist such as Naughty, the Lords, Chino XL,Artifacts, Queen La,Fugees, and Lauren Hill... Being saved I thought I had to give up secular music, but BB Jay showed me other wise. I can have the beats and listen to Gospel at the same time. All the tracks are on point. You don't have to skip any song.I am also a native of Newark, NJ, so I feel his testimony is true. I'm out Arnesha Marie Foucha-Benjamin saying "Universal Concussion end of discussion"

Like most said, this is a tight album. From a pure cursory listen it camoflages itself as a typical Gansta Rap album. However, once you listen to the lyrical content, you see where this brother is coming from. His cadence and synchopation reminds me of Notorious BIG and Tupac as well. In either case, as another reviewer put it "This is where the simularity ends." From an airplay perspective, don't expect to hear this in regular rotation on a Christian/Gospel station nor on Urban stations either. This is not due to his talent, but more toward people not having an appreciation for what he is trying to do. The Gospel station folks may find his "testimonies through rap" too real or urban. Check out "Ain't What I Used to Be" to see my point. The urban stations may find his rap too positive or preachy as well. Which puts this album in a very special niche...folks who can appreciate Hip-Hop Gospel or as he puts it in "Hot Ta Def", "that's that cat who raps Gospel rap." My favorites are "Ain't What I Used To Be", "Who Da Blame", and "One Way" "Word Iz Bond" is cool to because he raps about the 10 Commandments. His album (and others like it) spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a younger generation in a manner they can relate to. Can't fault him for that. 4.5 stars rounded to 5!

First of all, go get this album. Then we can talk.

It's a pure hip-hop album, tight beats and tighter flows. Not the slickest or most innovative beats, but it's probably the purest hip-hop I've heard in a while. That's a good thang. I don't mind the talk of who's the man and what not, cause that's hip-hop.

My only problem is that he preaches this prosperity doctrine that so many people are caught up in. I know that the trend now is money, and that it'll soon past. But, as a Christain rapper, he should focus on basic christain doctrine and the one he is preaching is not biblical. I sooo want to hear a christain rapper who has beats and can atually flow on them, but I am still a pure hip-hop head who wants to hear true lyrics.

I'm over here in Okinawa and i hear of someone name bbjay and i tell u i was blessed 2 listen 2 this cd 4 real its off the chain i can finally listen to rap and praise the lord at the same time, this cd is well worth the ur money and more.This cog 5 and i'm out.

I love B.B. Jays new cd it is the bomb especially when he uses the samples on his songs from debarge and s.o.s. band. my favorite tracks are 5,6,7,8,12,13,&14. He sounds alot like Notorious B.I.G. but he has his own style and flava.