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Kings of Crunk
Participated by Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz
Studio : Tvt
by Tvt
Release Date : 2002-10-29
Publisher : Tvt
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
EAN : 0016581237025
UPC : 165812370250
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 185 reviews)
List Price : $17.98
Our Price : $13.65
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The trio, made up of producer/performer Lil Jon, Big Sam and Lil Bo, have put together an album full of their signature club anthems. Featuring 8 Ball & MJG, Big Tymers, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Mystikal, Petey Pablo, Trick Daddy and more. TVT Records. 2002. |
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Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - "Kings Of Crunk" (4 ½ stars) |
Before I start this off let me just say that I'm well aware that I'm facing the gun by giving this CD such a high rating. As you're reading this, remember that this is strictly my take on this album.
In 2002, producer/hypeman/rapper Lil Jon and his crew The East Side Boyz (consisting of Big Sam and Bo) unleashed their album "Kings Of Crunk", and I gotta say, even though neither one of these 3 are the best lyricists, this album is bangin'!
Lil Jon is known for chanting rather than rapping on most songs, and it does tend to get annoying after a while, but they don't call him the "King Of Crunk" for nothing. Although his chanting are for the most part displeasuring to hear, sometimes it does go well, depending on what beat he is chanting on. So I can't really say much about him as a vocalist, but as a producer, that's a different story, I'll get to that in a second. As for The East Side Boyz; Big Sam has a decent flow and is capable of kicking some pretty good rhymes from time to time, all of which consist of partying, same with Bo. There's not much diversity there.
The production, on the other hand, is what truly makes this album what it is. Lil Jon, although is hailed as a "God awful rapper", makes some of the best beats to get your party on to. The majority of the beats on here are upbeat, you can't help but to dance to them. Although some do get repetative. The beats on this record are perfect for nearly any Friday-night bash or any wild occasion you're holding. Definitely something for the party animals. Perfect for the clubs.
Here is my individual track-by-track ratings.
01. "Kings Of Crunk (Intro)" (N/A)
02. "Throw It Up" (ft. Pastor Troy) (A)
03. "Knockin' Heads Off" (ft. Jadakiss & Styles P.) (A+)
04. "Pimpin Ken Speaks" (ft. Pimpin Ken) (N/A)
05. "B***h" (ft. Chyna White & Too $hort) (A+)
06. "I Don't Give A..." (ft. Mystikal & Krayzie Bone) (A+)
07. "Rep Yo City" (ft. E40, Petey Pablo, Bun B & 8Ball) (A+)
08. "Push That N****, Push That H**" (B-)
09. "Keep Yo Chullin Out The Street" (ft. Big Gipp) (A-)
10. "Diamonds" (ft. MJG & Bun B. of UGK) (A+) (favorite)
11. "Nothin On" (ft. Oobie, Chyna White & Bo Hagon) (B)
12. "Luke Talkin S**t" (ft. Luke formerly of 2 Live Crew) (N/A)
13. "Ohh Na Na Naa Naa" (ft. Oobie & Devin "The Dude") (A)
14. "Nothins Free" (ft. Oobie) (B)
15. "Play No Games" (ft. Trick Daddy, Oobie & Fat Joe) (B-)
16. "Pitbulls Cuban Rideout" (ft. Pitbull) (C+) (least favorite)
17. "Get Low" (ft. Ying Yang Twins) (A+)
18. "T.I.P." (ft. T.I.) (N/A)
19. "BME Click" (ft. The BME Allstars) (A+)
There ya go. Keep in mind, I would not consider this the epitome of a great hip-hop album. This is just the epitome of great party music, and I'm not a fan at all of these other D4L, Franchize whatever. If you wanna get down how the south gets down. Cop this album and GET CRUNK! Peace.
~ Raw hide. |
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Relax and Enjoy |
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I would like to start by saying that this is NOT the best rap album I have ever heard. The rhymes are just silly, and at times nonexistent. This is basically 78 minutes of noise. However, that is no reason to give the album a bad review. From looking over previous reviews, it seems to me that the point of this album and crunk music in general has been lost on the majority of listeners. Anyone who honestly thinks that Lil Jon was out to create a classic album is downright clueless. These types of albums aim for two simple things. First, to create music that is fun to listen and dance to. Second, to make money. Lil Jon has succeeded massively in both respects. The production on Kings of Crunk, and on all Lil Jon tracks and albums, is fantastic. The beats are extremely complex and energetic, and his guest vocals are always well done. Furthermore, Lil Jon has built an entire business around his persona, making millions off of music, videos, apparel, and even pimp cups. Anyone claiming that Jon is stupid really needs to reconsider which takes more intelligence: making millions off a multimedia empire or working the register at Wal-Mart. I believe that Lil Jon makes some of the best party music around (although certainly not the best hip-hop ever), and makes no pretenses about trying to do anything more. I would thoroughly encourage anyone interested in a good party album to pick this up. |
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He Builds And Destorys All In One Album |
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Kings Of Crunk can be viewed on a few different levels and get mixed emotions. It can be felt a little better by people that have been around crunk from the beginning, since they they understand what it's all about. Being from the east I feel lyricism and beats need to be on point together to be a perfect song or a perfect album but this album is way off. Every beat on Kings Of Crunk is perfect; Jon did a nice job of creating these beats. He was so close to having a perfect album, first song is Ok and then Knockin Heads Off comes on which I think is the best song and sets the album off right. Then after a while you hear one too many words coming out of Jon's mouth and he messes up the flow of the album. It took a minute for me to fully realize why Jon shouts over the beat the way he does and it's because he's trying to get everybody crunk but when your more annoying than Dj Clue constantly talking over the beat it's time to stop. Great production but it could have been great if he just got more guest appearances instead of trying to do vocals himself. On the other hand if you're the club type or you like a little music to get it hype where you at then this is that album. |
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Pump it up |
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If you like a cd that can get you dancing and hyped up, then this the one! Know matter how old it gets it will still make you want to dance and act a fool. The music is great and some of the lyrics actually make since. My favorite is Throw it up! It's a great song to listen to while playing dominoes and saying "quarterhorse" |
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Kings Of Crunk |
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I don't lil jon is the king of crunk, that belongs to Three 6 Mafia but oh well. People hate this album because he does not rhyme, they haven't relized he does not do they rappin he makes hot choruses and hooks and leaves the guests to rap. This album is all party music not legitament rap. get this if you wanna have fun and party if you lookin for lyrics this ain't it. best songs are I Don't Give a F***, Rep Yo City, BME Click, Knockin Heads Off, and Throw It Up. |
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