2008 Woodie Awards
Rapper Jeezy brings in big-name guests for new, political album 'Recession'
Issue date: 9/11/08 Section: Features
I assume that all of you, like me, have a craving for fresh, new music. Well, here is some to munch on.
Atlanta rapper Jay Jenkins released a new album last week called "The Recession." Jenkins is better known by the name Young Jeezy.
Jeezy calls his newest album "motivation for thugs." Though it does have that slow southern style some call "trap music," it's not just an album for thugs. It's for everyone and seems easy to relate to, at least for our generation. Although I can't speak for all, not everyone likes the genre.
You may have heard the single released in July, "Put It On." It features Kanye West, who uses a vocoder in his verse. A vocoder is a device that turns human voice into digital form, then re-synthesizes it into words. Anyone remember Snoop Dogg's "Sensual Seduction?" Yeah, it's one of those things.
The album features many guest appearances. Trey Songz, West and Nas all took part, as did Jay-Z on a bonus track remix of "Put On."
The album also has a bunch of different producers, Midnight Black, who worked for the group UGK, and Drumma Boy, who produced songs for T.I., Paul Wall and Rick Ross.
I'm skeptical when it comes to new-age rap, especially when it comes to an artist who is usually known for club music. Because that's really only fun to listen to in a club, face it.
Jeezy once again proves himself, though there are songs for the club. This, in my opinion is necessary to sell albums, but it's great to hear the contrast.
Back to my point, hip-hop is very much alive once again, with recent albums from Nas and Lil' Wayne and other soon-to-be-greats.
There is somewhat of a political overtone in a few of the songs, like in "My President" which features Nas. You can probably guess his views, and it is great to see artists involved in the election process once again.
I have been a fan of Jeezy since hearing some of his independently released music in 2001. He is a great artist who consistently puts out quality rap, despite drama and controversy.
"The Recession" is an album that can be listened to over and over, all the way through. That's hard to find these days. All in all, it's a great album, and if you're into it, give it a listen.
Atlanta rapper Jay Jenkins released a new album last week called "The Recession." Jenkins is better known by the name Young Jeezy.
Jeezy calls his newest album "motivation for thugs." Though it does have that slow southern style some call "trap music," it's not just an album for thugs. It's for everyone and seems easy to relate to, at least for our generation. Although I can't speak for all, not everyone likes the genre.
You may have heard the single released in July, "Put It On." It features Kanye West, who uses a vocoder in his verse. A vocoder is a device that turns human voice into digital form, then re-synthesizes it into words. Anyone remember Snoop Dogg's "Sensual Seduction?" Yeah, it's one of those things.
The album features many guest appearances. Trey Songz, West and Nas all took part, as did Jay-Z on a bonus track remix of "Put On."
The album also has a bunch of different producers, Midnight Black, who worked for the group UGK, and Drumma Boy, who produced songs for T.I., Paul Wall and Rick Ross.
I'm skeptical when it comes to new-age rap, especially when it comes to an artist who is usually known for club music. Because that's really only fun to listen to in a club, face it.
Jeezy once again proves himself, though there are songs for the club. This, in my opinion is necessary to sell albums, but it's great to hear the contrast.
Back to my point, hip-hop is very much alive once again, with recent albums from Nas and Lil' Wayne and other soon-to-be-greats.
There is somewhat of a political overtone in a few of the songs, like in "My President" which features Nas. You can probably guess his views, and it is great to see artists involved in the election process once again.
I have been a fan of Jeezy since hearing some of his independently released music in 2001. He is a great artist who consistently puts out quality rap, despite drama and controversy.
"The Recession" is an album that can be listened to over and over, all the way through. That's hard to find these days. All in all, it's a great album, and if you're into it, give it a listen.
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