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I'm sorta feelin' this one

Carson E. Lorey | Cardiff, California United States | 03/24/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Nuwine presents a somewhat diffent album from his previous albums with 'Ghetto Mission'. Because all his other albums besides 'Da Bloody 5th' kind of stunk, he came out with this one to make a comeback. Joining Evander Holyfield's record label, Nuwine chose some of the best producers I've heard. But, out of the 21 tracks featured, half of them weren't that good. The other half was, though. Another problem I have with this album is Nuwine's sudden change of rapping style. I don't know if he was trying to immitate DMX or Mystikal, but I much prefer his style back on 'Da Bloody 5th'. For instance, on the track "Lunchbox", he doesn't really rap, except on the chorus, which is pretty darn good. And on "Hell", he pretty much wastes the incredible background music, not counting his 30 seconds of rapping. But, despite my complaints, he did come out with a good album. The best songs that make this album worthwhile are "Drownin'", "Guitar Slim", and "Test". I also like "Bad Day", which is total 2pac-style. Well, even though I have some problems with it, I rotate it about every day, just listening to "Drownin'" alone sometimes. Nuwine fans, check it out; Other people, check out "Controverse All-Star" by Lil' Raskull first."

One of the best rap albums ever. period

Carson E. Lorey | 11/21/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As Nuwine proclaims himself in one of the interludes, this album is Real. The association with Evander Holyfield in distribution was a pleasant surprise. This is one of the best rap Cd's I have ever listened to. Give it a few more rotations and I might call it the best. The one thing that sets this album apart from any other is the realness. Except for the minority of underground listening hip-hop heads, the "thug" image--language and lifestyle--has consumed the hip-hop market. Ghetto Mission is full of inner-city tales, futuristic beats and a rough voice that yells frustration and stresses revolution. The difference is this is no money-hungry bum killing off his own while being co-opted and further corrupted. I know that Nuwine would agree with me in saying, there is still hope though. His name is Jesus, and you're completely blind if you can't feel this album."

Real deal

orlesher bell | Houston, Texas | 08/19/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I just bought it but it's an excellent tape. It should be recommended to every young person who needs a life change."