I probably would not want to feel those dirty piano keys,
but I don’t mind listening to them. “Feel Me?” The speakerboxx returns with
some funky guitar for the intro. He
sounds like Skee-Lo, and even Coolio, talk about flashback! Seems like "Daddy
Fat Sax" went somewhere near the river
that had someone playing a
tecnochordion. Oh, Joi! This song “Turns Me On.” Not really, but Sleepy Brown
returns to make another sexy anthem for the ladies with the Big Boi. You might
be able to remember the name, but not
be able to pronounce it because it sounds like he’s from space (Vonnegut), and
so do these synths. “Follow us” or face the wrath of Big Rube. “Self-preservation
is the rule when you do aim” and caught in my system this “Shutterbugg” became;
while being worthy of replay, not just for vocoder and short re-interpolay. “General
Patton” is coming in with fury, and it is not just the beat, the bombastic
fanfare, or even Big Rube; who sounds like someone you would rather not face,even
in a chess match. It is the verses delivered with fury and passion. What’s her
name, Billie Jean or “Tangerine?” Does it matter when she shake it like a
tambourine? That beat, amidst the horny brass when she shake it you know I’m
talkin’ bout her a--. Khujo Goodie and distinctive guitar, T.I just show how
fly you are. Boy I’m lame, but rhyme like a star, and when I say that I mean
from far. To those who deliriously believe they are rappers because they DJ,
this one’s for you, oh and “You Ain’t No DJ” either. The real ones don’t
proclaim, but leave that to their name. I can’t tell whose verses are better,
Yelawolf or Luscious Leftfoot, it’s insane. Debra Killings and Jamie Foxx
assist on vocals on an anthem for those who
never stop. The song focuses more on the vocals, and has a more laidback
production style; that will give you time to wipe off all that “Hustle Blood”
off your face after losing with a nonexistent rebuttal. Even though he doesn’t
seem very spiritual he mentions the bible within his lyrics in several songs
throughout this record. Janelle Monae contributes her vocals , and urges young
hearts to “Be Still.” The best George Clinton can do “Fo Yo Sorrows” is to roll
you a blunt, to apologize for smoking one in your face, and for satisfying your
girl’s oral fixation. I didn’t say anything that wasn’t practically sung, but I
would prefer to showcase something that has more substance and strikes a chord
instead: “Kill
yo'self like Sean Kingston, suicidal for a title
My recitals are vital and maybe
needed for survival
Like the Bible or any other good
book that you read
Why are 75% of our youth readin
magazines?
'Cause they used to fantasy, and
that's what they do to dream
Call
it fiction addiction 'cause the truth is a heavy thing!” His
verse did seem Too $hort, but it was enough for Boi to be featured with one of
his favorite rappers. This song is one
of the best, and not because one of the innovators of funk, or more
specifically architect of P-funk, is present, or that occasional two-step beat;
just listen to it, it may relieve some of that sadness without that
kush. When Big Boi says “Night Night” you best “Stay sharp as broken glass, get
busted on or smashed/When you’re a-- cross paths with this half of the Kast” as
best informed by fellow a(T)lien B.o.B. I am reminded of Idlewild when I listen to this song, but that could also be due to
the Joi-filled backing vocals. I have more love for the “Shine Blockas” then I
should, but the soulful backing vocals are so engrossing; remember, haters make
you better because you know who you don’t wanna be like. Speaking of Idlewild, one of my favorite songs will
always be the original ride on the train. This trip takes its time, devoid of
those soulful vocals, and that addicive riff; what replaces it is a song that
sounds like some of the instruments are high, as Big Boi slays with his verses
and Sam Chris’ vocals resemble Clinton’s on “The Train, Pt. 2 (Sir Luscious
Left Foot Saves The Day).” No girl wants to be some guy’s “Back Up Plan,” but
that is what this song is about. This may be a bonus track, but it would be a
worthy “Theme Song” for anybody who chooses, or at least a great ringtone. Is
there a subtle message there? There is also a “Shine Blockas (Remix)” featuring
Bun B, Gucci Mane, and Project Pat.
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