XXL Reviews Busta Rhymes

American6Idiot9 · 07-13-2006, 05:53 PM

Flipmode/Aftermath/Interscope

Throughout his 15-year career, Busta Rhymes’ calling card has always been his raucous delivery and rambunctious lyrics. But after six solo LPs chock-full of apocalyptic prophecies and hyperactive flows, fans have finally had their fill. Stuck in a creative rut, Busta found a lifeline in Dr. Dre, who spent the last two years putting together The Big Bang. True to form, the legendary producer provides the energetic entertainer with a myriad of beats that inspire topical focus and complement his abrasive style.

Reining in the vocal pyrotechnics, Busta unveils his newfound storytelling ability on the Dr. Dre–produced “Legend of the Fall Offs.” Backed by the sound of a grave digger’s shovel, the cocksure MC shows considerable vulnerability as he vividly describes the inner thoughts of a rapper whose career is buried. Similar introspection can be found on the Stevie Wonder–featured “Been Through the Storm.” Over Sha Money XL’s woeful piano riff, tense cello and dramatic drum fills, Busta details his family’s oral history with precise lines like, “My pop was poor, stayed away from crime and malice/Hard living gave him hard hands and callus.”

Busta’s bars are equally pointed and sharp when he rhymes alongside peers like Nas (“Don’t Get Carried Away”), Raekwon (“Goldmine”) and Q-Tip (“You Can’t Hold the Torch”). However, not every collabo is a match made in hip-hop heaven. Missy Elliott’s standard coochie chorus on “How We Do It Over Here” results in lazy lyrical duds by Bussa-Bus, while his shallow back-and-forth with Kelis on the will.i.am–produced “I Love My Bitch” quickly wears out its welcome.

Criticism aside, The Big Bang is still a noteworthy comeback record for the Dungeon Dragon. With Dre’s pedigreed production arch omnipresent throughout the album, Busta makes the most of his strengths and tackles his weaknesses head-on. That’s the only way to make sure everything remains raw.—NOAH CALLAHAN-BEVER

Source: http://xxlmag.com/online/?p=2575

Zhiwai · 07-13-2006, 05:55 PM

Props on this

Im Just A Rap Fan · 07-13-2006, 06:28 PM

Propz...I thought the album was pretty coo to

DaMnNn ItZz jOhN · 07-13-2006, 06:29 PM

this is oldddddddddddd

THE REAL MVP · 07-13-2006, 06:45 PM

props i like been through the storm

GGGG-Unit Affiliated Poww · 07-13-2006, 06:55 PM

propzzzzzzzzzzzz, i like in the ghetto & Legend of the Fall Offs iz SO GRIMY

P-Tur · 07-13-2006, 09:21 PM

props
i'm feeling this album

kevin413 · 07-13-2006, 10:19 PM

thast a good review

yayos_home · 07-13-2006, 11:05 PM

i bought the july issue with d12 on the cover and didnt even bother reading it.

TRK · 07-13-2006, 11:47 PM

propz on dis

MURDA J ENT. · 07-14-2006, 12:09 AM

Props I Guess This Album Could Have Been Better Though

THREATS · 07-14-2006, 12:13 AM

props on review.

S.P.I Cripin · 07-14-2006, 04:57 AM

props.........

Supa-Fly_Slick · 07-14-2006, 06:23 AM

propzz..........

McJaeWon · 07-14-2006, 08:43 AM

props......

SluGSlinGa · 07-14-2006, 10:05 AM

yea the album could have been better since he took so long with it. but it was still good, but im not a big busta fan.

Hakaroodi · 07-14-2006, 10:44 AM

it was a good album man.. wasn't reli in 2 busta's albums before.. but this one most of the tracks are dope..

Young Prodigy · 07-14-2006, 11:13 AM

Yea the album is hot to

STOP BUYING BOOTLEG

SAVE HIP HOP!

DaProblem87 · 07-14-2006, 04:00 PM

props bruh

RaidedX · 07-14-2006, 04:03 PM

Damn, Interscope gives EVERY fuckin Interscope release an XL...LOL I can't remember the last time they gave a nigga from Interscope like a "L" or some shit SMH

GBaller 101 · 07-14-2006, 04:07 PM

album cudve been better

07-13-2006, 05:53 PM	#1
American6Idiot9 HipHopVibez Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 16,305 Thanks: 5,385 Thanked 3,458 Times in 441 Posts	XXL Reviews Busta Rhymes - The Big Bang XXL Reviews Busta Rhymes - The Big Bang Flipmode/Aftermath/Interscope Throughout his 15-year career, Busta Rhymes’ calling card has always been his raucous delivery and rambunctious lyrics. But after six solo LPs chock-full of apocalyptic prophecies and hyperactive flows, fans have finally had their fill. Stuck in a creative rut, Busta found a lifeline in Dr. Dre, who spent the last two years putting together The Big Bang. True to form, the legendary producer provides the energetic entertainer with a myriad of beats that inspire topical focus and complement his abrasive style. Reining in the vocal pyrotechnics, Busta unveils his newfound storytelling ability on the Dr. Dre–produced “Legend of the Fall Offs.” Backed by the sound of a grave digger’s shovel, the cocksure MC shows considerable vulnerability as he vividly describes the inner thoughts of a rapper whose career is buried. Similar introspection can be found on the Stevie Wonder–featured “Been Through the Storm.” Over Sha Money XL’s woeful piano riff, tense cello and dramatic drum fills, Busta details his family’s oral history with precise lines like, “My pop was poor, stayed away from crime and malice/Hard living gave him hard hands and callus.” Busta’s bars are equally pointed and sharp when he rhymes alongside peers like Nas (“Don’t Get Carried Away”), Raekwon (“Goldmine”) and Q-Tip (“You Can’t Hold the Torch”). However, not every collabo is a match made in hip-hop heaven. Missy Elliott’s standard coochie chorus on “How We Do It Over Here” results in lazy lyrical duds by Bussa-Bus, while his shallow back-and-forth with Kelis on the will.i.am–produced “I Love My Bitch” quickly wears out its welcome. Criticism aside, The Big Bang is still a noteworthy comeback record for the Dungeon Dragon. With Dre’s pedigreed production arch omnipresent throughout the album, Busta makes the most of his strengths and tackles his weaknesses head-on. That’s the only way to make sure everything remains raw.—NOAH CALLAHAN-BEVER Source: http://xxlmag.com/online/?p=2575 __________________ Naughty America Thread - hhboard.com/showthread.php?t=326180 Guitar Hero III: Wii Friend Code: 2449-3345-3892

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Hakaroodi G-UNIT SOLDIER Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Thanks: 12,844 Thanked 696 Times in 84 Posts	it was a good album man.. wasn't reli in 2 busta's albums before.. but this one most of the tracks are dope.. __________________

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07-13-2006, 05:55 PM	#2
Zhiwai G_unit_soldier_Chang Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 9,469 Thanks: 15 Thanked 49 Times in 8 Posts	Props on this

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Im Just A Rap Fan Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 362 Thanks: 13 Thanked 231 Times in 35 Posts	Propz...I thought the album was pretty coo to

07-13-2006, 06:29 PM	#4
DaMnNn ItZz jOhN Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 11,930 Thanks: 302 Thanked 5,025 Times in 439 Posts	this is oldddddddddddd

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THE REAL MVP KB24 AKA Mr.81 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LAKERS CITY,CALI Posts: 4,016 Thanks: 1,688 Thanked 540 Times in 80 Posts	props i like been through the storm

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GGGG-Unit Affiliated Poww Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	propzzzzzzzzzzzz, i like in the ghetto & Legend of the Fall Offs iz SO GRIMY

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kevin413 Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Broad View Park Fort Lauderdale, FL 954 Posts: 6,631 Thanks: 3,823 Thanked 13 Times in 5 Posts	thast a good review

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yayos_home Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 613 Thanks: 121 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i bought the july issue with d12 on the cover and didnt even bother reading it.

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TRK Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,843 Thanks: 641 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	propz on dis

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MURDA J ENT. Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,892 Thanks: 71 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Props I Guess This Album Could Have Been Better Though

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SluGSlinGa Ur wOrsT NiGhtMaRe... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Killadelphia, Pistolvania Posts: 2,725 Thanks: 3 Thanked 34 Times in 3 Posts	yea the album could have been better since he took so long with it. but it was still good, but im not a big busta fan.

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Young Prodigy The Gho$t Writer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lauderdale(Fuck who aint feeling the south) Posts: 833 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yea the album is hot to STOP BUYING BOOTLEG SAVE HIP HOP!

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DaProblem87 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,955 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	props bruh