Hot & Wet

112

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 18, 2003)
• Original Release Date: September 23, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Def Jam
• ASIN: B0000C4366
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  DVD Audio  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #91,125 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

One-time P. Diddy protégés One Twelve (as the CD packaging spells it) take several chances to tout their current alignment with Def Jam on their fourth album, Hot & Wet. For the most part, though, the quartet sticks to business over boasts--and the job, of course, is rockin' and freakin' your body all night long. The emphasis is on romance, even when guest Ludacris promises to "make you do things you ain't even know you could do" on two mixes of the title song. A better than average seduction disc, Hot changes up its rhythms enough to allow even for casual daylight listening; check the requisite dancehall number, "Na Na Na Na" (featuring toasting by Super Cat) and the mildly electro-influenced "Give it to Me." Fine singing completes the package. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I spoke too soon, December 22, 2003

By	Ruby Lee "smilingcupid" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

I was blinded by my love for 112. This CD is weak. I am so disappointed that they ever bothered to release it. I can't even bring myself to put this CD into my player because I am so hurt by what they are doing. This is the group that came with ballads so amazing I could feel every emotion- now I have to listen to them sound like some old version of Dru Hill offering to "Knock U Down". What does that even mean? Where are they? This is not my favorite group. These are not the four men I have broken my neck three times to see in concert- no way! I love "Right Here For You", "You Said" and "Slip Away"- then "All My Love", "Say Yes" and "Man's World" get a little play too...but other than that I can make a frisbee out of that investment. My name comes from the third single of their debut album and I'm tempted to change it now! This is not 112 material and I hope they play it over and over then play the debut and recognize the VAST change that has taken place. Don't get this CD- it hurts me to say this.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars what happened??, April 23, 2004

A Kid's Review

Geez 112 used to be my favourite rnb group. They were the ones who brought me into liking rnb. But since Part III they have been going down. Now they left badboy it's even worse. What happened? All the beats in this album is wacked, not much originality, and mostly, they aren't being themselves. I think that they are trying to become too commercial. THis is crap don't even think of getting it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sigh of Relief, November 19, 2003

By	Ruby Lee "smilingcupid" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

No need to cry, 112 can still satisfy. If, like me, you tried to form an idea about this cd based on the lead single, I assure you 112 still can deliver that sound reminiscent of the sophomore LP released 5 years ago. There is no denying that the debut was untouchable and "Part III" was beyond amazing, but the group has delivered a signature sound that only they could pull off amidst the recent "music" invading the airwaves.

This 4th effort offers a variety for all R&B listeners. If you prefer soulful ballads sung with profound emotions of love (or lost love) then you MUST hear "Right Here For You", "You Said" and "Slip Away". Together these three songs carry the album so well that they make the other tracks sound even better. Then there's "All My Love", which is perfect for the lovers trying to get in the mood. "Say Yes" is persuasion at its best to get the one you desire take a chance on romance. On another note, "Everyday" was the group's chance to speak out and let the haters know how it's really going down behind the scenes in their lives. The closing song recalls James Brown's explanation of gender roles and tells us it's "A Man's World" even in 2003. Just like the Godfather's masterpiece, this original song is powerful and deserving of attention.

If you're into the bass thumping, ass shaking club sound, you haven't been left behind. Being the 112 fan I am, I will keep it real. "Na Na Na Na" and "Unbelievable" just don't do it for me. However, "Hot and Wet" remix, "It's Goin' Down 2Nite" and "Give it to Me" are fun (of course, except a line in #3 "Hey yo, shake that thang just like it's Jell-O" but this is what people like to hear). I would not have made "Hot and Wet" a single, but if it were up to me, people would appreciate them for the talented R&B singers they have been since 1996- wishful thinking.

Overall, it's not quite the same as past efforts, but I am still happy with my purchase. I was worried having heard those two singles followed by quite a lackluster performance in Atlanta last month. Yes, I thought I lost them. I was wrong! They're still here and they're still making hits like no one else can.