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There's Something About Remy
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There's Something About Remy
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by Remy Ma
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$13.98
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on 9-12-2008.
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Remy Ma has been like bubbling water under the heavy lid that has kept her unseen and unheard for the most part. The escape from those confines into the hip-hop world has been a hard one. After seeing her mentor Big Pun die at an early age and during the pinnacle of his career, Remy has been left on the sidelines for years. The infighting between Fat Joe and Cuban Link didn't help matters either. But her presence on the monster hit "Lean Back" help lift that lid right off and put her in the driver's seat to an actual release date. Anybody can have a release date...just ask Charli Baltimore who had two albums that never saw the light of day despite there being release dates. But luckily for Remy, there was enough confidence by the powers that be to actually release There's Something About Remy. And although it isn't as stellar as many would like, the album still has what it takes to please her long-time and newly-acquired fans. "She's Gone," "Feels Good" featuring R&B newcomer Ne-Yo, and "What's Going On" featuring Keyshia Cole are easily the best tracks on this album for future radio cuts. "Whuteva" produced by Swizz Beats was a decent choice for the first single, but the followup song "Conceited" produced by Scott Storch was only mediocre at best. Even though "Thug Love" is comical, it does feel good to hear lyrics from the late great Big Pun again. "I'm" is another decent mix of the Dirty South flavor with an East Coast sound. "Crazy" is another radio-friendly contender with an old school sample as the backdrop. And "Still" serves as a retrospect of Remy's life leading up to today. Regrettably, trashy tracks make their way on Remy Ma's debut album. "Lights, Camera, Action" will have you running for the mute button, the 'next track' button, or the power button immediately. "Bilingual" featuring Ivy Queen is the latest failed attempt at trying to add another lingo in an already wack rap song. "Guilty" is too short (clocking in at 1:59....should this have been an interlude?), "Tight" with the annoying Fat Joe is practically self-explanatory, and "Secret Location" needed a little more perfecting in the production area. Although there aren't many female emcees in the game anymore, Remy Ma still lacks the total package of the greats that have come before her. Maybe leaving Terror Squad and getting with a more diverse arrangement of mega-producers like Dr. Dre, Kanye West, or Jermaine Dupri would solve some of her problems. But all in all, There's Something About Remy isn't a total failure and could be enjoyed by those who like her previous work. As far as her career though, relying on the leadership of Fat Joe could leave Remy on the Rocks
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