Joe Budden - Mood Muzik 3: The Album
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Free Music Notes for Mood Muzik 3: The Album
Free Music Review: Classic Mixtape...Great Album
Hit: 4 Stars
The best mixtape of 2008 gets the album treatment. I may not be the most qualified person to speak about the best mixtape of 2008 given the fact I haven't been listening to too many mixtapes this year. But its hard to imagine any mixtape that could match the quality of material that is found in Mood Muzik III.
A warning to the unfamiliar though, this is not what you are used to hearing. MM3 is 78 minutes of lyrical molestation. Joe is an absolute beast on the mic and he is not concerned with song structures, choruses or catering to the clubs, radio or critics, Joe's sole motivation appears to be MC murder. On `All Of Me' Joe goes on a marathon tirade, the track eventually fades out in the middle of his verse at the 8 minute mark (hardly no chorus!).
However Joe is not just a punchline artist, although he shows he is no slouch either as he trades metaphors with Joell Ortiz on `Warfare'. The best material on the this disc though is when he displays his storytelling abilities and there is no better example of this than `Secrets'. On `Secrets' Joe weaves an intricate tale, over the 6 minute, chorus free track, with an amazing attention to detail and off course a twist at the end. Long time fans will know that his repertoire is packed with such songs (there's an idea for a mixtape - Joe Budden's bed time stories...lol).
What sets Joe apart is that he is 100% real and by this I mean he is not concerned with proving how fly, gutter, bossy or hot he is. He is eager to prove his skills on the mic and that's it! He has no insecurities so he doesn't mind letting the world know that he has weaknesses & vulnerabilities. MM3 is full of honest outtakes regarding his baby mama drama, beef within his camp, major label disappointments and the state of hip-hop. And all that is just in the 1st track `Dear Diary'.
Mood Muzik is not just a cool title, it describes the dark, moody content of the album. Although there are a few uplifting moments scattered throughout (e.g. `Star Inside Of Me') the theme is definitely a downer ("life is like a beach chair when you can afford it"- `Long Way To Go').
Musically, Joe takes full advantage of his independent status as the album features numerous, obviously uncleared, samples that ensure a certain overall quality. The group of lesser known producers do a brilliant job given the tools at hand. I shudder to think what might have happened if they were let loose in a major studio.
Finally, Joe pays a heavy price for not conforming to the hip-hop norms, there will be no platinum plaques or endorsement deals following this release but he gets respect for taking a stand for the dying art-form. Call it adult contemporary hip-hop which translates to respect without success (finance if you prefer).
Free Music Review: Solid Album from a Versatile Artist
Hit: 5 Stars
This is an excellent album with thoughtful lyrics, substance, and depth. This album follows from Mood Muzik 1 & 2 and follows from Joe Budden's release from Def Jam. A lot of the music is venting music, but for listeners who enjoy paying attention to music and getting something new from it each time you listen to it Mood Muzik 3 will keep you interested. Budden delivers excellent punchlines and intertwines much of his music with relevant sports analogies and allusions to current events. Most importantly, in Mood Muzik 3 Joe Budden infuses his trademark emotion into every song and that creates a memorable production.
Favorite tracks:
1) All Of Me
2) Dear Diary
3) Still My Hood
4) Warfare feat. Joell Ortiz
5) Secrets
Free Music Review: Another Gem
Hit: 5 Stars
Joe Budden drop another gem with the 3rd installment in the mood muzik series. This is not lil wayne spitting a bunch of nonsensical bars, Joe budden get in depth with his lyrics. He is a last of a dying breed in hip hop and goes under the radar but the real recognize the talent. Free Music Review: Joe's a monster
Hit: 5 Stars
I can't believe this guy is'nt included in the greatest Mcs in fact I can't believe he doesnt have a major deal with major fans and major sales he's a beast! I love this Cd it's Hott !Free Music Review: Top Five Right Now!
Hit: 5 Stars
Joey Jumpoff has to be in the top five artist alive right now. That list gets a lil blurry after him, Lil Wayne and Andre 3000 but thats another conversation. The wordplay he uses flows so well inbetween club bounce and intelligent its a pleasure to listen to his WHOLE CD. Thats hard to say about 98% of the artist in the game period. His only problem ends up being his beat selection hurts him in the end, just like Canibus. This CD is easily a classic and its only a mixtape but some of the beats end up taking away from his vocals, just like his first major release on Def Jam and most of his other mixtapes. They sound forced like someone put them together in 5 min and though not terrible, not up to his incredible diction. Theres no inbetween for this CD though because when he does have a good beat, it sounds like Timbaland, Kanye, or Dre gave it to him. You will love this CD if you like Joe Bezzy!
Best Tracks
1. Dear Diary
5. Unforgiven
6. All or Me
10. Warfare f/ Joell Ortiz
11. Roll Call
12. Secrets
13. Send Him Our Love
16. 4 Walls
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