Disco de Fat Joe: “Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.) [PA]”

Descripción (en inglés) :

Personnel includes: Fat Joe, Buju Banton, Remy, R. Kelly, M.O.P., Petey Pablo, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Prospecy, Ludacris, Armageddon, Xzibit, Busta Rhymes, Noreaga. Producers include: Irv Gotti, Bink, Rockwilder, Psycho Les, Younglord. "What's Luv" was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. Personnel includes: Fat Joe, Buju Banton, Remy, R. Kelly, M.O.P., Petey Pablo, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Prospect, Ludacris, Armageddon, Xzibit, Busta Rhymes, Noreaga (rap vocals); Ed Goldson (guitar, bass); DJ LV (vinyl scratches). Producers include: Psycho Les, Self, The Alchemist, Ron G, Rob "Reef" Tewlow. Engineers include: Christian Delatour, Charles Hee, Jeff Chestek. "What's Luv" was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. He's an oversize Latino rapper who came of age in the South Bronx. Sound familiar? Fat Joe once counted Big Pun as a stablemate, and J.O.S.E. starts out with a heartfelt tribute to the late star. It's strictly business from then on, however, with "King of N.Y." making claims for Joe's supremacy over the Tri-State area, with vocal encouragement from dancehall toaster Buju Banton and "Definition of a Don" (featuring the immortal line "If I can't afford it I'll extort it") consolidating his claims of domination. Elsewhere R. Kelly makes an appearance on the R&B-flavored "We Thuggin'" which documents a night out on the town, while the mightily bankable Ludacris is featured on "Get the Hell on With That," proving that, if nothing else, Fat Joe can pick his partners with impunity. He's an oversize Latino rapper who came of age in the South Bronx. Sound familiar? Fat Joe once counted Big Pun as a stablemate, and J.O.S.E. starts out with a heartfelt tribute to the late star. It's strictly business from then on, however, with "King of N.Y." making claims for Joe's supremacy over the Tri-State area, with vocal encouragement from dancehall toaster Buju Banton and "Definition of a Don" (featuring the immortal line "If I can't afford it I'll extort it") consolidating his claims of domination. Elsewhere R. Kelly makes an appearance on the R&B-flavored "We Thuggin'" which documents a night out on the town, while the mightily bankable Ludacris is featured on "Get the Hell on With That," proving that, if nothing else, Fat Joe can pick his partners with impunity.

Fat Joe is NOT the King of N.Y. but he does have a good album. With songs like the single "We Thuggin'" and the new smash "What's Luv" you gotta have this. Other tight songs are: "My Lifestyle", "Fight Club", "Get The Hell On With That", "We Thuggin (Remix)". Its a good album it just is missing something. It's just not something you can listen to start to finish. But you gotta get it if you are a rap or terror squad fan.

Not since Jealous One's Envy has Fat Joe dropped an album like this. The lyrics are on point, but what really stands out is the production. His previous album had repetative beats and too much Terror Squad and Big Pun allocated time. This time 'Joey Crack' enlists some of the best producers and does minimum collaboration outside his camp with the likes of Ludacris, M.O.P., Petey Pablo, and others. One of the best (and unfortunately short) songs is "It's OK" which has a clever sample of Cypress Hill's "How I Could Just Kill a Man". Other songs to look out for are "Opposites Attract" with Remy Martin and "What's Luv?" with Ja Rule and Ashanti. Let's not forget the single "We Thuggin'" with R. Kelly or the even better remix with Noreaga, Remy Martin, and Busta Rhymes. Overall this album does NOT disappoint.

Why, oh why did I give Fat Joe a try? I listen to two songs on the radio, "We Thuggin'" featuring R. Kelly and "What's Luv?" which featured Murder Inc's own Ja Rule and Ashanti and I think classic. Never again will I make the same mistake. I really don't see why this album is named the way it is because I don't see how anybody can be envious of this garbage. I will give Fat Joe a little credit. Aside from the two singles on this album, he did manage to put out a pretty good track in "Opposites Attract."

So, unless you're a big fan of Fat Joe or the Terror Squad in general, be wise with your purchases and leave this one on the shelf.

Fat Joe has seen it all and has been through a hell of a lot throughout his career. He's as real as it gets and to all of you wondering about the quality of this album it is 5-star dope. To all of you that miss Pun, you can feel him live on through Fat Joe (They were both part of TS).

You really have to respect Joey Crack for "all that he's been through and all that he's seen." If you want to know what the game's like, look no further; you can get a taste of it right here. This is Joe's most personal album ever and maybe his last.

If you listen to "My Lifestyle" you can figure out why this may be his last album and what's up with Joe's life.

If you just like to listen to music, you can get the clean version of the album and listen in. This album is an Epic and an instant classic that ranks up there with the best. You have to understand the game if you want to appreciate it for real. If you're thinking about becoming a player, you should listen and see what it's really like; and then listen again.

Fat Joe could have made a stack of green if he Sold Out and decided to become POP star like so many $ hungry burnouts. Joe's newest album is really distinct from other popular titles because it's not BS.

I'm tired of listening to (...) pop stars who gained thier popularity by accident and who are supported by the corporate executivez and all of thier (...) cronies with no street knowledge.

Just buy this album for God's sake and support Joe so that he might release another album and let us hear some more from him.

If you're considering buying the album, don't hesitate and waste time looking through tons of reviews. Take my honest word for it and just get it. If you take the time to appreciate it you'll love it and find yourself coming back and listening once in a while for a long time. If not, you'll still be satisfied with it and you can bump to it in your ride.

*Milagro*