Nelly - Country Grammar

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Free Music Notes for Country Grammar

Free Music Review: The Male version of Lauryn Hill
Hit: 5 Stars

Okay, if you like Lauryn Hill, you'll definitely like Nelly. I think they share a lot in common. Their subject matter is slightly different, but in all actuality there styles are much the same. Take for instance "Utha Side", in his own unique way Nelly has grasped attention of the listener to his music; much like Tupac, when he is talking about reality. Many people get caught up in listening to the bass lines instead of the lyrics. Truely music should sell itself solely on the words, but the world doesn't work that way. Therefore, he displays a great beat with the A-plus lyrical work. Continuing on the "Utha Side", he takes time out of his "Bling-Blinging Image" to talk about what's real. Verse One: He talks about a big time drug dealer, who have been getting watch by the feds, and is soon to be under attack, offers the advice for him to slow down. Verse Two: He talks about a female, who sells her body at night to gain the finer things in life. In conclusion she doesn't understand the burdens it puts on herself nor her children. Verse Three: He talks about a younger male, who doesn't attend school, and is headed for prison; as he sells drugs on the corner.

Talk about lyrics. In the song "Greed, Hate & Envy" which I believe is highlighted by Verse 3- Nelly tells you what most black males experience daily just riding around. He puts together a dynamic visual illusion in this verse, and gathers the listener, simply because we can relate. "What the Hell ya'll messing with me for? The speed limit is 30, and I'm just doing 34." I have been in that situation before, and I can relate. The cops pull you over for no reason but because of your skin color and the vehicle you are driving.

I could go on forever breaking down the lyrical content of Nelly, but I won't. I think the listener can do that, once he/she buys the album. (plus I would take all the suspense out) His genre of mixing R&B and Rap together is a huge success. With his style, and his poetic pontential, I have the pleasure of calling him the male Lauryn Hill. (Now she finally has a counterpart)

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