Nelly

Suit

Extreme Disappointment

Review Score:

(2/10)
I've only heard one artist whose cd was full of hits and a double disc: R. Kelly ("R.", not this "U Saved Me/Happy People" deal). I took a chance with Nelly because I've always liked him as an artist. Plus, I figured if someone was bold enough to put out two separate cds at the same time (when artists are having all kinds of problems selling ONE), then it must be good. Wrong!
In the pretty toes song, I realized quickly that Nelly hasn't mastered the art of riding the beat. T.I. has mastered this craft and completely overpowered everybody on the song and that wasn't a surprise because I already knew how talented and powerful T.I.'s rhymes were. On top of that, T.I. never says words for the sake of rhyming while Nelly apparently decided to do that throughout the entire cd (including "Sweat").
Another song where the guest overpowered the host is the song with Anthony Hamilton. I don't remember anything about the song but his beautiful voice.
I did like one song a lot though, and it was a song with no guest appearances: Die For You. His little girl has a smart mouth, but she's funny and honest. That was a heartfelt song with lyrics that made me pay attention. Finally.
I'd watch and tape a video for all of these songs I don't like just to look at something I do like (his face & body). Not good.
The irony is that even though I only liked one song with Nelly on it and that was the one without all the guest appearances, I'd still run out and buy his next cd. The charisma, the style, HIS LOOKS, and his honesty will always give him the upperhand.

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