Search - Grand Puba :: Understand This

COMPLETE GAHBAGE

K. Reynolds | VA United States | 08/22/2002

(1 out of 5 stars)

"This by far had to be the biggest dissapointment of 2001. It's sad that one of the game's most entertaining as well as conscious brothers relesed an album that's as bad as this. The only standout out track and I mean the only decent track on the album is "Up & Down" where Puba spits that witty fire like we expect him too. The rest of the album is flooded with rushed (inexpensive) sounding keyboard beats and corny skits. If you're a Brand Nubian Fan or if you loved Grand Pu's 2 previous solo albums, Do not get this one... you will be very disapointed. I gave this one star since 0 stars wasn't available."

The beats are a little weak, but grand pu's on form!

Reality Checker | UK | 11/23/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I'm really surprised - this album has been out for nearly a month but no-one's written a review yet. Have you all forgotten Grand Pu??? After the superb Brand Nubian come-back album "Foundation" I couldn't wait for Pu's new solo outing. Got to be honest - I was well disappointed by the beats at first hearing - but Pu's flow and lyrics are the key here and they don't disappoint. Pu's got one of those voices that are so distinctive - you'd recognise him anywhere. He flows with the rythmn (not against it like some of these recent thug cats) and he always drops knowledge. My favourite track is "Dreams" in which Pu breaks down the different ways folks hustle for the paper. Lots of other intelligent tracks on this album too. Keep staying true Pu - you deserve that Land Rover that you're flossing with on the cover!"

Disappointing third release.

HipHopFanatic | New Jersey | 10/14/2004

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Grand Puba's third and long awaited album Understand This finds the Nowrule lyricist on a new label (Koch) and a very low budget. His lyrics are still on point and he still keeps it real, even though his beats don't match up to the rhymes. The album is produced almost entirely by Puba with guest appearances from his Brand Nubian partners Sadat X and Lord Jamar and MCs from Pubas label, Rising Son. If you are a devout Brand Nubian/Grand Puba fan this would be a good purchase, despite the heavily analog keyboarded tracks. But if you haven't heard of Puba, I would pick up 2000 and Reel to Reel before spending money on this release."