Best of Both Worlds
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Despite the star power and the hyped-up title, this mano y mano between R&B heavyweight R. Kelly and rap master Jay-Z isn’t what fans might have expected. In fact, this CD teeters dangerously close to being little more than a macho vanity project. One could assume that initial intentions were good. After all, R. and Jay’s collabo “Fiesta” was a sleazy slice of playa-party fun, but this full-length project, for which the stars recorded their parts separately, is disjointed and somewhat dull. Instead of taking R&B and rap to new heights, proves, once again, that (graphic) sex is the only thing on R. Kelly’s mind and Jay-Z can probably rhyme in his sleep. There are tolerable moments, à la the title track, which features R. Kelly’s trademark sweeping melodies and Jay-Z’s deadpan wit, but even some good hooks and poignant observations can’t excuse insultingly juvenile cuts like “Honey” and “P***y.” The best of both worlds? Not even close. –Amy Linden
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Posted: Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 @ 8:24 am
Categories: Jayz.
Tags: Best, Both, Worlds.
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November 11th, 2009 at 10:06 am
To all the male fans of R. kelly fans check out the site that was mentioned in the unauthorized video and the video on demand site every one is gettin their freak on too enjoy…
Rating: 5 / 5
November 11th, 2009 at 11:06 am
This pile of crap deserved to flop because it was made just to make more money off of jay z fans.All the songs sound the same and the beats are lame.Only mindless jay z fans would purchase such an awful cd.STAY AWAY FROM THIS GARBAGE!!!
Rating: 1 / 5
November 11th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
This CD is hot. Jay and R Kelly are seriously the best of both worlds–cop this!
Rating: 5 / 5
November 11th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
This album was made too fast and was sloppy. This is a low for Jay-Z, and I won’t get into R. Kelly’s legal situation back in ‘02 which caused no promotion for the album, even though Take You Home AKA Body was played on the radio.
Rating: 3 / 5
November 11th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
I can’t stand Jay Z at all.His by the Numbers Rapping is Boring to me.I was hyped to see another side to the Versatile Genius of R.Kelly but this Album never really gets going like that.the title Track is banging as are a couple other tracks,but beyond that it’s more show than go. R.kelly already did the Best of Both worlds with Biggie.
Rating: 2 / 5