When MC Lyte rapped "Beat biter / Dope style taker / Tell you to your face you ain't nothing but a faker," she wasn't referring to Puff Daddy, but those words may have echoed in the brains of many non-NY producers--especia... more »lly those from New Orleans and the Bay Area--upon hearing the bad boy don's second solo effort, Forever. For much of the latter part of the '90s, many New York rappers have included a couple of token G-funk or bounce-influenced tracks on their albums, but on Forever, Puff takes it to extremes, with almost half the album falling into that category. One would think that Puff's lazy, unskilled drawl would fit perfectly with the foreign sonics, but instead, his mumbling is more blatant, twitching erratically like the proverbial fish out of water, especially on cuts like "What You Want" and "Satisfy You" (where he loops the Luniz' classic "I Got 5 On It"). Where he sticks to the usual plan, he pulls it off steadily, and on "Journey Through the Life," a powerful posse cut with Nas, Beanie Sigel, and Lil' Kim, he's created a NY thug cut par excellence. Just goes to show you can't teach an old producer new beats--even if he pays royally for them. --Jon Caramanica« less
When MC Lyte rapped "Beat biter / Dope style taker / Tell you to your face you ain't nothing but a faker," she wasn't referring to Puff Daddy, but those words may have echoed in the brains of many non-NY producers--especially those from New Orleans and the Bay Area--upon hearing the bad boy don's second solo effort, Forever. For much of the latter part of the '90s, many New York rappers have included a couple of token G-funk or bounce-influenced tracks on their albums, but on Forever, Puff takes it to extremes, with almost half the album falling into that category. One would think that Puff's lazy, unskilled drawl would fit perfectly with the foreign sonics, but instead, his mumbling is more blatant, twitching erratically like the proverbial fish out of water, especially on cuts like "What You Want" and "Satisfy You" (where he loops the Luniz' classic "I Got 5 On It"). Where he sticks to the usual plan, he pulls it off steadily, and on "Journey Through the Life," a powerful posse cut with Nas, Beanie Sigel, and Lil' Kim, he's created a NY thug cut par excellence. Just goes to show you can't teach an old producer new beats--even if he pays royally for them. --Jon Caramanica
Melissa V. (missy1978) from GLENDALE, AZ Reviewed on 4/18/2008...
This album has some hits on it like "Satisfy you" and some other ones too. Good album.
CD Reviews
Where it all went wrong...
Minh Nguyen | Bilthoven, the Netherlands | 12/10/2000
(1 out of 5 stars)
"This is where it all went wrong for Bad Boy. As soon as Puffy and Mase released their second album, Puff Daddy thought it would be a good idea to change his sound completely and be on the foreground a bit more - bad mistake!This album is full of below average songs, bad beats and even worse rapping. Some ripped off as well. "Satisfy You" is just exactly like "I Got 5 On It" from Luniz - only the lyrics have been changed!Puff Daddy, give us a break and please don't rap nor sing anymore - stick to producing.I wanted to give this album 0 stars, but I think I'll throw one in just for his effort."
FUELED BY THE PRE-TEEN SUBURBOBRAT
G | Los Angeles | 12/28/1999
(1 out of 5 stars)
"This is a weaker version of one of those NOW CDs. Hasnt he made enough money from BIG, cant he stop even after the man is dead. When will people stop buying this. Who buys this. I think its the 12 year old suburban brat who runs to mommy, crying "give me more money and have the made drive me to the mall, unless i get a shiny jacket, a fubu shirt, and the new Puff Daddy CD, the kids in my private school wont think Im cool""
Sweet! Good lyrics and bumbin hip hop
G | 11/04/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I real good album with flavor! Puffy track "Satify You" with R. Kelly and "Best Friend" are the best singles on the album. Not to hard core but enough cursing when thiers Biggie Smalls or Lil' Kim on the scene. Puff's classy image for the album sells and the funk/hip hop tracks with guests Kelly Price, Redman, Jay-Z, or R. Kelly, Faith Evans, 112, Mario Winans, and Lil' Kim. This album is hot. Puff has out done himself since his last "No Way Out"! Soulful but to many tracks. Lets cut it down for the next album. CLASSY, SEXY, EDGEY, with REAL ISSUES OF LIFE! Puff is a real good rapper but can skill it even more with producing. Go Mr. Sean "Puffy" Combs."
Puffy needs to retire
Minh Nguyen | 12/29/1999
(1 out of 5 stars)
"This is one of the wackest albums I've ever heard. The only song that's worth listening to is Satisfy You but the beat is old(and it sounded better on I Got 5 On It by the Luniz). Puffy's cds are full of tired beats and sorry lyrics. I think he needs to stick to just producing. Don't buy this cd, it's a waste of money."
Puffy has no talent
G | 10/31/1999
(1 out of 5 stars)
"he keeps on stealing other artist's lyrics and beats... not mentioning that he capitalizes on biggie's death... with that song called "I'll be capitalizing on you""