audio review : Blockbusta ( album ) … Busta Rhymes

audio review : Blockbusta ( album ) ... Busta Rhymes

This album is executively produced by Pharell, Timbaland and Swizz, so perhaps it’s no surprise the best thing about it are the beats, most of which have enough bass to blow your woofers (up) like the blurry cover image. Busta also holds it down with the Rhymes; guest rappers include YGs Kodak Black and Coi Leray; but Blockbusta would be better without the blatant sample songs and annoying Tigger duet at the end.

my rating : 3 of 5

2023

audio review : I Care 4 You ( song ) … Aaliyah

I don’t Care 4 the Prince-like numeration in the title; it takes away from the solemnity of the song; but damn. I would’ve swore this were a remake of some soul classic from the 1970s, but, according to the credits, Timbaland composed the beat with no samples and it’s Missy Elliott who deserves credit for the melodic vocal arrangement.

The trite lyrics, which tell a guy who’s “in pain” with heartbreak that the girl who left him must be “insane”, are the song’s one major weakness. The a4mentioned title number is a small factor in comparison. A lot of great songs say silly things though. It’s the throwback groove that comforts, along with the sweet croon of a very accommodating Aaliyah.

my rating : 5 of 5

2001