Disco de Obie Trice: “Cheers [PA]”

I never heard of an album coming from Shady/Aftermath to be garbage, but in beginning, I was wondering whether this would be a good album, because I didn't like Obie Trice's first single "Got Some Teeth". But after giving this album a chance, I was very impressed. Obie Trice shows his lyrical skills on songs like "Average Man", "The Set Up", "Oh!", just to name a few. Although, the guest appearances on this album really outshine him. Eminem saves the song "Lady" and Dr.Dre's verse is way better on the song "S--- hits the fan". But nevertheless, Obie Trice keeps it real on this album, unlike so many these days, he doesn't waste his time talking about money and cars,but rather talks about his life experiences (check out songs like "oh!" feat. Busta Rhymes, "Look in my eyes" feat. Nate Dogg and "Don't Come Down"). But what really impressed me was the production on this album. Timbaland's beat for "Bad B----" was excellent, and Eminem did a really great song on producing most of the album (check out "Outro", "Lady" and "We all die one day"). And Dr.Dre's beats for "S--- hits the fan and "Oh!" just to name a few were amazing. Obie Trice and the Shady/Aftermath staff can all cheer for making a great album. Great to add to your collection.

Obie Trice with Cheers! To be honest when this album was released i didn't really know who Obie was apart from his verse on Love Me on the 8 Mile OST but being on Shady i decided to give him a try. And boy am i glad i did. This album is up there with the best. Maybe not lyrically but i guarantee that you will not skip a track on this album. Like on Eminems albums, Obie gives a little insight into his life with tracks like Follow My Life and Don't Come Down. it has some very good guests including Eminem (obviously), G-Unit (their verses are actually good believe it or not) on We All Die One Day and Busta does the hook on Oh!

A very underrated album from a detroit native with skillz.

Top 5:

Cheers

Don't Come Down

Oh!

Never Forget Ya

We All Die One Day

The fact that Obie Trice sounds like no one else in the rap game is a definite advantage. Also, it's refreshing that he's not rapping about his cars or his jewelry. Obie is a hardcore rapper with a good sense of humor, which is a very unique combination. He doesn't try to be a gangsta or a pimp, he just does his own thing and the result is a great debut album. This album is 17 tracks (no skits) of really diverse songs with a lot of different styles. The production is outstanding thanks mostly to Eminem and Dr. Dre, along with a few great tracks from Emile and one of the sickest beats I've ever heard courtesy of Timbaland on "Bad B****". Almost every song is amazing, and the few that aren't are still pretty good. If you like Eminem & 50 Cent then you should love Obie, because he's kind of a cross between the two. This album is easily one of the best of 2003, and if you've liked what Shady Records has put out in the past then you should definitely cop this.

This album is a must buy for any people who like rap/hip hop and even for people who don't. I could listen through this whole CD without skipping a track. I like every song. His beast and lyrics are great too. Even better than Get Rich or Die Tryin by 50cent. If you like Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50cent and all them, this album is for you. DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS ALBUM.

Obie Trice's debut CD came out at a bad time. 2003 was the year of 50 Cent's "Get Rich or Die Tryin" on Aftermath Records, selling about 6 million copies. September 23, 2003 was the day that Outkast's "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" came out. Poor Obie, he never saw that kind of disappointment coming. It wasn't his day for a year that wasn't his...the only he had going for him from the get-go was the backing of Eminem/Dr. Dre and that may have lead to one of the most impressive debuts I've ever heard. I like this more than I like Doggystyle, if that is an indication of where I think Trice is heading.

He is a rapper that speaks in metaphors, the kind that arent entirely obviously the first time you hear them. Listen to "Lady", which features Eminem. Yes, it is true that Eminem slays him (who doesn't Eminem slay though...honestly) but the fact that he can even hold his own while maintaining a style all his own is commendable. He isn't an Eminem clone, nor is he a member of D12 (why do people tend to think that?)he is an "average man" doing great things with the little bit he has, and I think it's tremendous. All of those people who htink 50 Cent ca rhyme so well need to listen to Trice...he has the goods. And that isn't a comparison as much as it is a contrast: 50 Cent has gotten lazy, Obie Trice has only gotten more hungry. I hope his sophomore CD is as good, because I would hate to have to retract my ideals of this man's potential.