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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best disc to come out of the south, April 19, 2001
Contrary to popular belief, rappers from that dirty like Lil Wayne, Silkk the Shocker and even Maaster P are growing as artists, and improving. Some becoming even more intrguing than more talented artists like Jay-Z, Snoop, and Busta Rhymes, who refuse to cahnge. Lights Out features Wayne at his best, and showcases a variety of music.2.Get of the Corner (8/10)-The hit, and typivcal catchy CM Hook 3.On the Grind (7/10)-While Wayne isn't the best lyracist, he maximizes his voice. In On the Grind, he varies his flow and voice to enject "life" into a tired topic of shippin' keys. 4.Hit It Up (6/10)-Cathcy, but suspect verses will have you waiting for the hook 5.Everything (5)-beat doesn't match wayne's voice, but lyrics about his father are sincere. 6....Wit Me Now(7)-Waynes double-time lyrics will have your adrenaline pumping, but its nothing innovative. 7.Lil One (3)-only truly bad song on the disc. Diolouge between Baby and Wayne is a old subject in hip-hop, and the beat is is to mellow for the subject. 8.Break Me Off (?)-CMR experiments with R&B sounding tune. Jury still out w/ me on this one. 10.Wish Ya Would (7)-Adequate cut, with solid beat 11.Grown Man(8)-Shows Waynes maturity. Talks about growing up and resonsibility while being famous. Wouldn't have found this on the last ablum 12.Shine (10)-Catchy as heck. If kids parents don't like rap, they'll still love this. What makes it good is the on & off beat, so it won't overwhelm new hip-hop fans 13.Jump Jiggy(10)-My summer anthem. Lyrics are monotonus, but its a cruisin' and festive beat and the catchy CMR chorus. Song has been in my head for 2 weeks. 14.Realize (8)- Sounds more like a No Limit cut, but the beat is tight. 15.The Blue (7)- I like this. CMR experiments with blues sound, and I'd like to see more experimentation from them in the future. 16.Let's Go (8)-Typical CMR 17. Biznite(7 1/2)- Tight beat by fresh, with catchy & funny hook 18.Act A A** (6)- Song that really bump in the ride, should be club hit 19. Best lyrical effort, despite tired subjects Overall, this CMR album has the best and most creative beats. Even though wayne is improving, if your lookin' for inspiring lyrics, go see Talib Kweli or Nas. But Wayne can keep your attention with his voice But for the catchiest hooks ever, pic this up. Word of advise:don't but this for you kid if their easily influenced. I'm tired of seeing kids trying to be little Wayne, and the subject matter on ths disc will hardly steer thm in the right path.
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