The First Listen will be brief thoughts of the first listen. It's kinda like the pre review which I will drop before Tuesday.
Pain & Torture: Epic, Jada's on point on this.
Can't Stop Me Now: Throwback feel that is perfect for the summer, Jada's chill and its a nice single.
Who's Real: Bouncy Swizzy production that is a east-south collab with OJ Da Juiceman (of all people). Corny hook.
Grind Hard: Radio ready hook by Mary J. Blige, synthy beat, a little out of place for Jada.
Something Else: High hat filled beat by Don Cannon. Jeezy joins, mediocre, more of a southern banger.
One More Step: Styles P & Jada trade lines, it gets a bit dull and doesn't flow too well. Mediocre beat.
Stress Ya: Neptunes beat has some good percussion but a boring synth line, forgettable.
What If: Nas assists, as Jada remakes "Why", except not as well.
Things I've Been Through: Decent reminiscing track that features some smooth production.
I Tried: Average.
Rocking With The Best: Mediocre synthy dance track that is midtempo.
Smoking Gun: Intriguing track that has some storytelling and a soulful Jazmine Sullivan hook.
Cartel Gathering: Ghost and Raekwon join Jada for a solid cut.
Come And Get Me: Eerie keys and intense production, Sheek and S.I. guest. Decent.
By My Side: Lead single with Ne-Yo that has a decent hook, but is only a decent dance record.
Letter To B.I.G.: Jada drops a worthy letter to Big with Faith crooning.
Something Else [Remix]: A few unknowns (Snyp Life, Bully, AP, Boo Rossini), Jeezy and his protege, Blood Raw are featured. Southern remix that is only decent.
Death Wish: Hard beat by Alchemist, Wayne drops his typically unique lyrics, track goes hard.
A lot more pop than I thought it would be. A lot of filler, too many guest appearances for Jada, I think he should have stayed to his street roots and dropped some fire. Sadly there are only a few tracks that show this, also lyrically there weren't any memorable metaphors. Decent, I'll have to take another listen, but surprising how pop and dance aimed the album is, along with southern appearances.....
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