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Nelly Album: “Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention [Japan Bonus Track]”
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Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention [Japan Bonus Track] |
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Release Date:2007-09-03
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Type:Unknown
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Genre:Hip-Hop/Rap, Mainstream Rap, Midwest Rap
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Label:Universal
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Explicit Lyrics:Yes
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UPC:4988005389954
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Review - :
Even considering the sudden proliferation of excellent {\rap} remixes no doubt prompting its release, {$Nelly}'s {^Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention} was a questionable undertaking from a listener standpoint. After all, it's no secret that by and large there are two kinds of remix albums: those that are intended to showcase production genius, often expanding upon a given popular artist's work creatively, and those that are intended to cash in, often recycling a given popular artist's work commercially -- and while the former albums are generally interesting complements (think underground dance music), the latter ones are generally throwaway stopgappers (think {$Bobby Brown}'s {^Dance!...Ya Know It!}). {$Nelly}'s venture into the remix arena aims to be an interesting complement to his canon -- an album that is intended to showcase the production genius of his right-hand man, {$Jason "Jay E" Epperson}, and expand upon big hits like {&"Country Grammar (Hot Shit),"} {&"Hot in Herre,"} and {&"Dilemma"} with new beats and guest rappers. For instance, {$Nelly} even narrates the album in an interviewer/interviewee format that is intended to shed light on his creative process (and also showcase his cooler-than-thou fronting). However, whether the overall intentions here are sincere or not, {^Da Derrty Versions} ends up playing like a cash-in. The main problem is that {$Nelly} seemingly put more effort into the album's narration than its actual music -- his raps and hooks are pasted as is, for the most part. {$Epperson} ends up carrying most of the weight, producing pretty much everything here (the {$Jermaine Dupri} remix of {&"Dilemma"} and a pair of {$David Banner} remixes being notable exceptions). Of course, when you let a producer remix his own songs, within a strictly commercial context with few liberties, the output isn't going to be vastly different from the input, and that's most certainly the case here. Thankfully, there's an ace new song, {&"Iz U,"} and a couple good third-party contributions: {$E-40}'s typically {$E-40} lacing of {&"Country Grammar (Hot Shit),"} and {$David Banner}'s remix of {&"Air Force Ones,"} which also features {$Eightball}. It's also a pleasure to hear {$Ron Isley}'s timeless crooning on the {&"Pimp Juice"} remix. [A Japanese version added a bonus track.] ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide
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