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Word of Mouf
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Word of Mouf
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' second album for
,
, is a superstar affair that aims for mass appeal with a broad array of different styles. Nearly every track features some sort of collaborator, either hitmaking producers like
and
, big-name rappers like
, hook-singing crooners like
, or fellow
group members
, and
-- and sometimes a combinations of these various ingredients. The resulting album is surely impressive, propelled by lively production, colorful guests, and an omnipresent touch of humor. More hilarious than before,
lightens his lyrical style here, leaving behind much of thuggishness that had characterized his previous album,
, in favor of witty puns and sly innuendoes. A particularly humorous highlight is the previously released (on the
) single
a tongue-twisting, good-spirited
production. Less humorous though likewise standout is the lead single,
a rallying
production with a simple yet inescapable hook. Other highlights include the
-produced booty-shaker
the
-sung
and the
-esque posse track
There's also a hidden bonus track here that's likewise an explosive collaboration, the
-led
There are a lot of highlights here; however, amid all of these various team-ups you do lose a little bit of the sincere, personal edge that had characterized much of
' debut. Even so, it's overall a worthy exchange, since there's something here on
for everyone, signaling
' leap from the
underground to the
mass market. ~ Jason Birchmeier