Fabolous - From Nothin' to Somethin'
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Free Music Review: DECENT ALBUM
Hit: 4 Stars
FAB HAS HIS SWAGGER AND IF YOU DON'T FEEL HIS STYLE YOU PROBABLY WILL GET TIRED OF THIS ONE. FOR THE MOST PART, THIS ALBUM IS LIGHT IN NATURE LIKE STREET DREAMS WHICH IS WHAT I LIKED ABOUT IT.Free Music Review: 2-1/2 stars -- Even President Carter can't save him
Hit: 2 Stars
I've never been much of a Fabolous fan, but he still had some good songs from time to time, like "Young'n (Holla Back)" and "Breathe". Now that he's on Def Jam, that probably accounts for why his latest album is titled From Nothin' to Somethin' because he's now part of one of the most (if not THE most) successful labels in urban music. Sadly, he still doesn't have a whole lot to offer.
You can especially tell that this is a Def Jam album because it's littered with guest stars; aside from the intro, Fab is only alone on one song, "Yep, I'm Back". But that song is really the only song on here completely worth listening to. "Change Up" and "Make Me Better" (featuring Akon and Ne-Yo, respectively) are okay, but there are just too many shortcomings. Several of the songs have wack choruses, like "Diamonds", the hidden track "I Shine, You Shine", and especially "Joke's on You". Swizz Beatz also fails to impress with his usage of Wu-Tang Clan's "C.R.E.A.M." on an already questionable "Return of the Hustle".
Fab also has a habit of using bad metaphors, especially when he's talkin' to the ladies, like "there's options in breakup/Don't you ever play pool?" ("Baby Don't Go") or "you need to leave them burgers alone and make a steak upgrade" ("Real Playa Like"). And the obligatory dancehall crossover, the Junior Reid-assisted "Gangsta Don't Play", really isn't about anything. There's also another Lil' Mo collaboration on here, "What Should I Do", which has teenagers writing to Fab about their problems. Who told him he was Dear Abby?
For some reason, Fab and company also keep mentioning something about "coming through the window like Brotha Man" (makes me think about that Martin marathon on TV One a few weeks ago). Fabolous may be on the Def Jam roster now, but it doesn't do anything for his album because it's more nothin' than somethin'.
Anthony Rupert
Free Music Review: From Something To Nothing
Hit: 3 Stars
This CD is mad corny, theres only like 5 good songs in this... DONT BUY IT!!! DOWNLOAD THE SONG DIAMONDS IN ITUNES, OR RETURN OF THE HUSTLE...DO NOT BUY THIS CDFree Music Review: Barely made 3 stars, not at all a "fabolous" album
Hit: 3 Stars
At his best, Fabolous is one of the most skilled and gifted rappers of our time. However, John Jackson (Fab's real name) falls short throughout the entire album. Of course he comes up with a few creative lines, but collectively we simply have an album inundated with mediocrity lyrics and production-wise. This album is full of guest appearances, but unfortunately, they do little to make the album better. The production is overall nondescript. Nowadays, artists try hard to make club bangers or songs that make listeners want to get up and dance, but here, there are one or two songs which accurately fit this description.
"Make Me Better" was the first song released from "From Nothin' to Somethin". Although it received lots of airplay, it took me quite some time to enjoy this song. I find this song to be typical and a bit boring, although I enjoy it more than I used to. "Yep I'm Back" contains a weak beat and alright lyrics; definitely nothing memorable. "Gangsta Don't Play" featuring Junior Reid, and "Change Up" featuring Akon both feature lackluster performances. These tracks help me bring out the point that Fab did not put his best foot forward with his fourth LP. These songs are two of the weakest on the album.
Fabolous doesn't completely disappoint on "From Nothin' to Somethin". In "Brooklyn", Fab, Uncle Murda and Jay-Z pay homage to their place of birth, and they should be commended for a job well done. Truth be told, though, Jay showcased lots of talent and actually outshined Fab on his own track. My only criticism with this song is the bad production, something that really brings this album down. Lloyd adds a nice flavor to the album on "Real Playa Like".
As I cut to the chase, it would be best to keep this Fabolous album on the shelf. If you want to hear Fab give his full lyrical potential, take a listen to his second LP entitled "Street Dreams."
Mikeisha's Top 5
1. "Make Me Better"
2. "Brooklyn"
3. "I'm the Man"
4. "This is Family"
5. "Real Playa Like"
Free Music Review: Eh
Hit: 3 Stars
Nothin too impressive here. Fab is a pretty good lyricist, but to me this album falls flat. You would think that this album would be his defining album like he said it would be but sittin through all the fillers is painful. Now the album has some gems and high moments, like the Bonus track this is family, a huge posse cut with rappers such as Joe Budden, Ransom, and Paul Cain, Brooklyn(feat. Jay-Z, and Uncle Murda), and what can I do feat. Lil Mo. But most of the rest of the albums are like the standard songs too any album. You have the filler "Baby Don't Go" feat. T-Pain, the average Gangsta's don't play with Junior Reid, and the dissapointing Jokes on You feat. Pusha T (who I expected to deliver but didn't). I say, save your money, borrow this album or bootleg it