Track Listings (18) - Disc #1| All Artists: Remy Ma Title: There's Something About Remy: Based on True Story Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 1 Label: Umvd Labels Original Release Date: 1/1/2006 Re-Release Date: 2/7/2006 Genres: Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop, R&B Styles: East Coast, Gangsta & Hardcore, Pop Rap, Soul Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 602498836484 |
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Remy Ma, the Bronx diva who is the female voice of the rap group Terror Squad (TS), hails from the Castle Hill section of the Bronx. Her talents were discovered and she was mentored by the late, great Big Pun. Her solo deb... more »     |
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Album Description Remy Ma, the Bronx diva who is the female voice of the rap group Terror Squad (TS), hails from the Castle Hill section of the Bronx. Her talents were discovered and she was mentored by the late, great Big Pun. Her solo debut, There's Something About Remy, is released February 7, 2006. Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsAll the dead guest rappers in the world won't make this an e PureLake | NY | 06/07/2006 (1 out of 5 stars) "I got this on the strength of "Conceited" because I think that's a really cool, fresh-sounding song. Plus, I thought Remy's rhymes on "Lean Back" were the best part of that song. What a boring disappointment. Maybe I didn't listen to this album enough times, but each song sounded pretty much the same to me. Boring, noisy, monotonous describes this album well. It exemplifies what is wrong with most rap records: only one good song, a ton of filler and skits. Download the single and save yourself the cash. " She's Conceited...She Got A Reason Daris McInnis | TX | 02/07/2006 (5 out of 5 stars) ""..See it's all about me, I don't wanna talk about it. But if you'd like to hear it here it go I wrote a song about.." From piercing punchlines to gastric guest-appearances, the first lady of the Terror Squad (Remy Martin n.k.a. Remy Ma), has been a masterpiece 6 years in the making since her alliance with the late Big Pun. A woman of many talents, Remy has been determined to deem herself worthy of not only being a great female rapper, but a great rapper period. Looking amongst the ranks of fellow NY natives Jadakiss and labelmate Fat Joe, Remy's incredible A+, street-credible delivery is distinguished amongst any other voice in hip-hop. Often compared to her native NY female counterparts Lil' Kim and Foxy Brown, Remy Ma grabbed the female rap game in the choke hold since her sickening spit on "Ante Up (remix)" and hasn't let go since. Being a huge fan of both Kim and Fox Boogie, one can admit that Remy Ma does shine bright all on her own because of her candid, "show-offy" delivery and her street, rugged rhymes. Rocking a crown in her debut video for "Whateva," it is hard to say whether Remy will climb her way to the top of New York and rep the crown. But no matter what you've heard about this lady, there is an undeniable talent and something about her that makes you say "there's something about this girl." Whether you're referring to the blonde to black scheme in her hair or her sexy, but street style of dress, Remy is a bona fide superstar. With her debut "There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story," Remy shows us all just what that 'something' is. On burning tracks like the lead single "Whateva," "Lights, Camera, Action," "Conceited," "Tight," and "Feels So Good," Remy Ma dabbles a little and shows off her sexy, sleek side with these positive club-bangers. However, this album is "based on a true story" and what would a true story be without the downs in addition to the ups. Songs like "What's Going On," "Thug Love," "Guilty," and "Still" propels her from being the girl next door to the girl in the struggle giving it to your raw. At all costs, Remy Ma is what the female rap game has been missing for a long time because there aren't many women who carry the game too far. Women like Lil' Kim, Foxy Brown, Shawnna, Missy Elliot, Da Brat, Trina, and Rah Digga have been holding it down for years but much room is needed to be made for the next female phenomenon. So to conclude this review, i'll just quote directly from the Source and let the words speak for herself... "Remy Ma's that b***h, plus the camp is here...matter fact call me K.I.S.S. cause the champ is here.."" "Remy On The Rocks" K. Daye | 02/08/2006 (3 out of 5 stars) "Let's face it; female rap has been dead for a while now. With Lil' Kim competing with the Jackson's for most plastic surgeries, Foxy Brown being deaf, Eve more concerned with fashion and Hollywood and Lauryn Hill being just plain crazy, there aren't many female front runners in hip hop. But Remy Ma looks promising.
After the untimely death of her mentor Big Pun, Remy's career was put on hold. With the exception of a few guest spots here and there she was virtually unheard from and looked likely to suffer the same fate as most femcees who never get a chance to blossom. Unexpectedly and almost out of nowhere her verse on the Grammy nominated #1 hit "Lean Back" sky-rocketed her into fame and made her a household name. Now comes the test, its easy for a female rapper to shine as long as a male counterpart is in the picture due to the male dominated genre of rap but a true sign of blah blah is if she can survive on her own. Remy Ma, formerly Remy Martin definitely has all the ingredients to be successful, the sexiness of Lil' Kim, The swagger of Foxy Brown, and the crossover appeal of Eve, and from track to track she balances these varying contradictions out with ease. On the Scott Storch helmed title track "Concieted(There's Something About Remy)" she's almost as cocky on the microphone as Kanye West is off of it. The braggadocio is a little hard to swallow at times, but thanks to the sparse production, which in this case works, this track is undeniable, and you'll be singing along before you even notice it. On "Feel So Good" a radio friendly song that features a smooth hook from newcomer Ne-Yo Remy shows there is a softer side to balance her hard exterior. Though most of the album is very hard it does has its softer moments. "Feels So Good" is reminiscent of rival Foxy Brown's "Get Me Home". "Thug Love" which features late rapper Big Pun, is an Alchemist produced track that is an instant highlight. "Tight" finds Remy & Fat Joe trading bragging rights on a track that if given proper promotion could rival the club success of "Lean Back". But that doesn't mean this album is a style over substance affair, in fact the album has its share self-conscious tracks. "What's Going On" featuring a soulful hook from Keyshia Cole is a poignant song which finds Remy choosing between having an abortion or keeping her unborn child, While "My Life" addresses the downsides of fame. This album is pretty good, and Remy could have been on her way to stardom if not for the label disputes she's having, it's sad because this album is pretty good." |
