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The Bulletproof Lyricist Is Knockin' At Your Door {4 Stars}

Norfeest | Washington DC USA | 06/28/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"After dusting off some old CDs yesterday, I figured I'd dedicate the rest of the month to reviewing the old gems I have in my collection.



First and foremost, forget about whatever you saw Heather B doing on MTV (The Real World Season 1). Shorty was affiliated with BDP way before that (BDP's H.E.A.L. Project as well as appearances on the Sex & Violence LP). This entire album was recorded in D&D Studios. Every song was produced by Kenny Parker (KRS One's brother) with one song produced by The Beatnuts (Real N*ggaz Up). I say all this to dead any thoughts about Heather not approaching the rap game seriously. Joints like "What Goes On", "Takin' Mine", and "If Headz Only Knew" make this album a must own. Also, any real hip hop fan will recognize "All Glocks Down" as a classic track. Sprinkle in cuts like "My Kinda N*gga", "Real N*ggaz Up", and "Sendin' 'Em Back" and you'll have a must own album on your hands.



Flaws on this album are kept to a minimum. Maybe one of the ten tracks (Mad Bent) is what I would consider "skip material". The album is kind of short, but it's a pretty good listening experience, so no complaints there.



Takin' Mine is one of the last great '96 releases ('96 is when rap began to become more and more jiggy and commercial). This should quickly be snapped up if you spot it on the shelf of your favorite record shop. This album contains gems that have been all but forgotten by even the old school heads. I recommend this joint as well as her other LP (Eternal Affairs).



Standout Tracks: If Headz Only Knew, Takin' Mine, No Doubt, All Glocks Down (My Favorite), What Goes On, and My Kinda N*gga feat. M.O.P."