06-07-2010, 12:46
released July 6th, 2010
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from the album - Drop That Azz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNRhhKYeDl0
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New Orleans-based gangsta rapper Juvenile was born Terius Gray. After beginning his performing career while in his teens, he released a 1995 album on Warlock titled Being Myself. He eventually crossed paths with Cash Money label owners Ronald "Suga Slim" and Brian "Baby" Williams, who issued 1996's Solja Rags; the album became a major underground hit, and set the stage for the release of 1998's 400 Degreez. In 1999, with Juvenile's popularity growing, Solja Rags was reissued nationally, and Warlock jumped on the bandwagon with a remixed version of Being Myself. The year ended with the release of a new studio effort, Tha G-Code, followed by Project English two years later in 2001. In 2002 he left Cash Money and formed his own collective, the UTP Playas (Uptown Project Playas), with whom he recorded a posse album, The Compilation. The album went nowhere and a year later he was back on Cash Money and releasing Juve the Great, which featured the chart-topping hit "Slow Motion." The 2005 "Noila Clap" single from the UTP Playas was another big track, and Juvenile was ready once again to shop for a new label. As he was signing a new contract with Asylum, his Slidell, LA, home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The hurricane and its grim aftermath were hot topics on his chart-topping 2006 album Reality Check. His next two albums â Cocky & Confident (2009) and Beast Mode (2010) - featured much lighter material.
album review
Juvenileâs idea of entering âbeast modeâ has little to do with ninja-styled lyrics. When Juvy enters âbeast modeâ heâs a Dirty South version of Flo Rida offering plentiful hooks and club bangers, but without radio-endorsed folks like Kesha. No glitz, just gutter is the message of the opening âGo Hard or Go Home,â and with the nasty booty worship of track two being followed by the aggressive machismo/misogyny of track three, Juvy proves heâs proud to frontload his morally reprehensible material. âLa La La La Laâ shows heâs not without charm, as clever lines (âIâm so far ahead it feel like I already been yaâ) get dropped between the weed boasts (âIâm smokinâ that good, Iâm smokinâ that kush/You smokinâ that brown, you on that wretched bushâ), and from here itâs a wild ride through the night, past strip clubs (the âWhisper Songâ-like âPussy Katâ), bars (the instant party starter âDrinks on Meâ), and Juvyâs own pad (âIâm Da Manâ), which sounds like a Diddy-meets-Too Short-styled crib. Itâs all in the hedonistic spirit of his 2009 effort Cocky & Confident, but proper tweaks have been made, including a minimum of guest stars so the man's punch lines arenât overshadowed, plus a lean track list so even the casual fan remains interested. Donât expect a âSlow Motionâ-big hit or the thoughtfulness of Reality Check, but if you want a right-sized, Southern-fried soundtrack to getting your swag on, Beast Mode has got you covered.
Track Listing
1 Go Hard or Go Home Gray, Welcome 2:36
2 Drop That Azz Gray, Smith 3:42
3 Bitch Instructions Gray, Welcome 3:17
4 La La La La La Gray, Welcome 3:20
5 I'm Da Man Gray, Welcome 3:30
6 Nothing Like Me Gray, Gray, Smith 4:35
7 No Team Freeman, Gray 3:24
8 Drinks on Me Gray, Rogers 4:04
9 Pussy Kat Gray, Tupolo 3:13
10 Where They Do That At Edwards, Gray 3:35
11 Lights, Camera, Action Gray, Welcome 3:12
from the album - Drop That Azz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNRhhKYeDl0
from all music
New Orleans-based gangsta rapper Juvenile was born Terius Gray. After beginning his performing career while in his teens, he released a 1995 album on Warlock titled Being Myself. He eventually crossed paths with Cash Money label owners Ronald "Suga Slim" and Brian "Baby" Williams, who issued 1996's Solja Rags; the album became a major underground hit, and set the stage for the release of 1998's 400 Degreez. In 1999, with Juvenile's popularity growing, Solja Rags was reissued nationally, and Warlock jumped on the bandwagon with a remixed version of Being Myself. The year ended with the release of a new studio effort, Tha G-Code, followed by Project English two years later in 2001. In 2002 he left Cash Money and formed his own collective, the UTP Playas (Uptown Project Playas), with whom he recorded a posse album, The Compilation. The album went nowhere and a year later he was back on Cash Money and releasing Juve the Great, which featured the chart-topping hit "Slow Motion." The 2005 "Noila Clap" single from the UTP Playas was another big track, and Juvenile was ready once again to shop for a new label. As he was signing a new contract with Asylum, his Slidell, LA, home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The hurricane and its grim aftermath were hot topics on his chart-topping 2006 album Reality Check. His next two albums â Cocky & Confident (2009) and Beast Mode (2010) - featured much lighter material.
album review
Juvenileâs idea of entering âbeast modeâ has little to do with ninja-styled lyrics. When Juvy enters âbeast modeâ heâs a Dirty South version of Flo Rida offering plentiful hooks and club bangers, but without radio-endorsed folks like Kesha. No glitz, just gutter is the message of the opening âGo Hard or Go Home,â and with the nasty booty worship of track two being followed by the aggressive machismo/misogyny of track three, Juvy proves heâs proud to frontload his morally reprehensible material. âLa La La La Laâ shows heâs not without charm, as clever lines (âIâm so far ahead it feel like I already been yaâ) get dropped between the weed boasts (âIâm smokinâ that good, Iâm smokinâ that kush/You smokinâ that brown, you on that wretched bushâ), and from here itâs a wild ride through the night, past strip clubs (the âWhisper Songâ-like âPussy Katâ), bars (the instant party starter âDrinks on Meâ), and Juvyâs own pad (âIâm Da Manâ), which sounds like a Diddy-meets-Too Short-styled crib. Itâs all in the hedonistic spirit of his 2009 effort Cocky & Confident, but proper tweaks have been made, including a minimum of guest stars so the man's punch lines arenât overshadowed, plus a lean track list so even the casual fan remains interested. Donât expect a âSlow Motionâ-big hit or the thoughtfulness of Reality Check, but if you want a right-sized, Southern-fried soundtrack to getting your swag on, Beast Mode has got you covered.
Track Listing
1 Go Hard or Go Home Gray, Welcome 2:36
2 Drop That Azz Gray, Smith 3:42
3 Bitch Instructions Gray, Welcome 3:17
4 La La La La La Gray, Welcome 3:20
5 I'm Da Man Gray, Welcome 3:30
6 Nothing Like Me Gray, Gray, Smith 4:35
7 No Team Freeman, Gray 3:24
8 Drinks on Me Gray, Rogers 4:04
9 Pussy Kat Gray, Tupolo 3:13
10 Where They Do That At Edwards, Gray 3:35
11 Lights, Camera, Action Gray, Welcome 3:12