Country Grammar [Explicit Lyrics]

Nelly

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 27, 2000)
• Original Release Date: June 27, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Umvd Labels
• ASIN: B00004TH6I
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (294 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,875 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

With the No Limit and Cash Money crews having permanently seared the once-ignored Deep South into the hip-hop map, Nelly arrives to make a mark for the heretofore uncelebrated St. Louis scene. After outlining the rules of the game from lifestyle (gats, grass, and sex) to wardrobe (he cuffs his jeans like Beaver Cleaver), the rapper offers scenario after scenario depicting the gangsta world as one big party; he and his crew seem much more interested in fellatio than shootouts. The title single, which preceded this CD's release by months, is the clear standout with its low-rider groove, but the midtempo R&B-flavored flows of "Utha Side," "Greed, Hate & Envy," and "Steal Da Show" are also seductive. --Rickey Wright

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111 of 124 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hot Isht!, July 19, 2000

By	Michael Pistorio (Williamsburg, VA USA) - See all my reviews

Although the track "Country Grammar" has been on my playlist since January (thanks Napster), I was interested to see if the rest of the album would play out on the same level. Many of the debut artists that come out with a single months ahead of time hit you with a horrible debut album in the future. Attention: This is NOT the case with Nelly. The CD starts out with a hilarious intro from Cedric the Entertainer. It flows right into the "Hood's" theme song, "St. Louie". At this point I usually expect there to be a fall off until the popular track comes on and then the rest of the track to be so-so. But no! The tracks all exemplify the astoundingly new voice of Nelly. His voice is a mix of R+B and Rap. It's like he's singing/saying his lyrics at the same time. It is very refreshing in the times of all the wanna-bes that all sound the same. Nelly doesn't care about being hardcore like DMX. He doesn't care about being as big a playa as Jay-Z. He doesn't spit the hate like Eminem. Yet, this is what makes Nelly a standout. I would have given the album five stars, but it's only his debut. We'll see if he has the staying power. I think he does. If you are any fan of rap, hip-hop, or R+B, pick up this album TODAY!

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nelly-Country Grammar, Great Album., September 24, 2002

By	"bigtrucker19" - See all my reviews

Nelly-Country Grammar

1. Intro-Cedric the Entertainer does a good job.
2. St. Louie-Great song. Good lyrics and rhymes.
3. Greed, Hate, Envy-Another great song. Good chorous.
4. Country Grammar-What's to say except. This songs is one of my favorite songs of all time. I never get tired of it.
5. Steal the Show-Good song. The St. Lunatics do a good job.
6. Interlude
7. Ride Wit Me-Great song. Great lyrics. Great rhymes.
8. E.I.-This is an awesome song. It's called good background music and lyrics too.
9. Thicky Thick Girl-Not one of my favorites but ok.
10. For My-Good song. Lil Wayne is one of my favorite rappers. So if he's in it it's must be pretty good. Good lyrics.
11. Utha Side-This one is ok. Not on of my favorites.
12. Tho Dem Wrappas-This is a good one. Music is really cool at the beginning.
13. Wrap Sumden-Love this one. Chorous is excellent.
14. Batter Up-The best song on here!! Ali and Murphy Lee are great.
15. Never Let'Em C U Sweat-Pretty good. Starts out good but doesn't get better.
16. Luven Me-Very emotional. Not bad.
17. Outro

21 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Party Cd of the Summer, June 28, 2000

By	Nikki (Seattle Washington) - See all my reviews

Nelly! Is one of this Summer's Best Cd's! Every track is a Hit! This Cd will have you Bobbin your head to every cut! Project Pat! 504 has nothin on Nelly! This is a must have! Great bass for a boomin system! Roll all your windows down and cruise the local strip! Yea Yeah!