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Mr. Cheeks' solo debut finds him having grown substantially since his days fronting the Lost Boyz. Where he used to rap about "Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz" back in 1995 to much success, he takes a disparaging view of materialism and sensationalism here. It's a refreshing change, particularly given the glamorous state of hip-hop in 2001. Yet as wonderful it is to hear Cheeks speak knowledge, express passion, and represent mind over materialism, he could really use some new producers. Granted, there are some amazing tracks here courtesy of Bink!, Stephen Marley, and Easy Mo Bee, but this trio only handles a fraction of the tracks here. The other tracks aren't nearly as effective, and it's not because of Cheeks -- he's stellar throughout -- but rather because of the producers. It's tough to take a disparaging view of John P. Kelly because Cheeks obviously has invested substantial emotion and effort into this record, and he truly shines. You just wish Bink!, Marley, and Mo Bee would have handled the entire album rather than just a song or two apiece. Despite the musical shortcomings, though, Cheeks' solo debut still impresses more than it disappoints, and it's a definite step forward from his days in the Lost Boyz -- a step in the right direction. And besides, the stellar hit single "Lights, Camera, Action!" may be reason enough for some to champion John P. Kelly.
© Jason Birchmeier /TiVo
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Leslie Brathwaite, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mr.Cheeks, Producer, MainArtist - Mark "djexit" Goodchild, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2001 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Anita Poree, ComposerLyricist - Leonard Caston, ComposerLyricist - R. Harrell, ComposerLyricist - Bink, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Doug Wilson, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Frank Wilson, ComposerLyricist - Terrance Kelly, ComposerLyricist - Mr.Cheeks, MainArtist
℗ 2001 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Julian Marley, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stephen Marley, Producer, FeaturedArtist - Terrance Kelly, ComposerLyricist - Mr.Cheeks, MainArtist - Chris Meredith, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jim "Bonzai" Caruso, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Saget, ComposerLyricist - D.J. Sage, Producer, Co-Producer, Programmer
℗ 2001 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Horace Brown, FeaturedArtist, ComposerLyricist - Terrance Kelly, ComposerLyricist - Mr.Cheeks, MainArtist - Garfield Duncan, ComposerLyricist - Mr. Sexxx, Producer, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Walter Susswell, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2001 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Easy Mo Bee, Producer - Leslie Brathwaite, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Terrance Kelly, ComposerLyricist - Osten Harvey Jr., ComposerLyricist - Mr.Cheeks, MainArtist - Timothy Patterson, ComposerLyricist - Mark "djexit" Goodchild, Assistant Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2001 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Cameron Gipp, ComposerLyricist - Big Gipp, FeaturedArtist - Leslie Brathwaite, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Terrance Kelly, ComposerLyricist - Mr.Cheeks, MainArtist - Garfield Duncan, ComposerLyricist - Mr. Sexxx, Producer - Mark "djexit" Goodchild, Assistant Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2001 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Leslie Brathwaite, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Terrance Kelly, ComposerLyricist - Tim Patterson, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Mr.Cheeks, MainArtist - Mr. Sexxx, Producer - George Duncan, ComposerLyricist - Mark "djexit" Goodchild, Additional Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2000 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Leslie Brathwaite, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Terrance Kelly, ComposerLyricist - Mr.Cheeks, MainArtist - Ted Hogan, ComposerLyricist - Kenneth Payton, ComposerLyricist - Mark "djexit" Goodchild, Assistant Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - CASPA/DEJAH, Producer
℗ 2001 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Julian Marley, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stephen Marley, Producer, Keyboards, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Damian Marley, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Terrance Kelly, ComposerLyricist - Stevie J, Programmer - Mr.Cheeks, MainArtist - Jim "Bonzai" Caruso, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Al Rick Thompson, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2001 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Horace Brown, FeaturedArtist - Jason Brown, ComposerLyricist - Leslie Brathwaite, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joan Armatrading, ComposerLyricist - Terrance Kelly, ComposerLyricist - Mr.Cheeks, MainArtist - J.J. Brown, Producer - Mark "djexit" Goodchild, Assistant Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2001 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Leslie Brathwaite, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Terrance Kelly, ComposerLyricist - Mr.Cheeks, MainArtist - Ralphy Salas, ComposerLyricist - Thomas Weisman, ComposerLyricist - Mark "djexit" Goodchild, Assistant Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - 1st Team Productions, Producer
℗ 2001 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Leslie Brathwaite, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Terrance Kelly, ComposerLyricist - Mr.Cheeks, MainArtist - Terence Dudley, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Mark "djexit" Goodchild, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2001 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Leslie Brathwaite, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Terrance Kelly, ComposerLyricist - Mr.Cheeks, MainArtist - George Valdez, ComposerLyricist - David Saget, ComposerLyricist - Mark "djexit" Goodchild, Assistant Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - D.J. Sage, Producer
℗ 2001 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Leslie Brathwaite, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Terrance Kelly, ComposerLyricist - Mr.Cheeks, MainArtist - Garfield Duncan, ComposerLyricist - Mr. Sexxx, Producer - Mike "Shaggy" Turner, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark "djexit" Goodchild, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2001 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Album review
Mr. Cheeks' solo debut finds him having grown substantially since his days fronting the Lost Boyz. Where he used to rap about "Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz" back in 1995 to much success, he takes a disparaging view of materialism and sensationalism here. It's a refreshing change, particularly given the glamorous state of hip-hop in 2001. Yet as wonderful it is to hear Cheeks speak knowledge, express passion, and represent mind over materialism, he could really use some new producers. Granted, there are some amazing tracks here courtesy of Bink!, Stephen Marley, and Easy Mo Bee, but this trio only handles a fraction of the tracks here. The other tracks aren't nearly as effective, and it's not because of Cheeks -- he's stellar throughout -- but rather because of the producers. It's tough to take a disparaging view of John P. Kelly because Cheeks obviously has invested substantial emotion and effort into this record, and he truly shines. You just wish Bink!, Marley, and Mo Bee would have handled the entire album rather than just a song or two apiece. Despite the musical shortcomings, though, Cheeks' solo debut still impresses more than it disappoints, and it's a definite step forward from his days in the Lost Boyz -- a step in the right direction. And besides, the stellar hit single "Lights, Camera, Action!" may be reason enough for some to champion John P. Kelly.
© Jason Birchmeier /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:55:21
- Main artists: Mr.Cheeks
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: UNI - MOTOWN
- Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
© 2001 Universal Records Inc. ℗ 2001 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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