Fabolous has been compared often to self-exiled MC Mase, but though his flow is reminiscent of the ex-Bad Boy’s laid-back delivery, all similarities end there. Ghetto Fabolous might be an album that appeals to younger hip-hop heads, but more-discerning fans will find that the freshman artist makes several mistakes that blunt his debut’s impact. The missteps include uninspired subject matter (illegal business dealings, ghetto flossing, and fighting off persistent groupies); gratuito [Read More...]
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I was looking forward to two new artist’s albums. Bubba Sparxxx and Fabolous. After listening throughly to both albums, I’ve got to say that Fabolous come out way on top. Bubba Sparxxx, even with Timbaland producing the album, just …(stinks)… the only really good song on that album is the current club banger, Ugly, but it’s mostly Timbaland production that shines through, not really Bubba Sparxxx annoying flow.
But Fabolous shines on both fronts. This is a real rap album. His flow is smooth and all his production shines, which even includes some Timbaland produced songs. DJ Clue has a real winner with this kid. I love Nate Dogg and him and Fabolous just tear it up on Can’t Deny It. Take you home is another hit with Lil’ Mo, Ride for this is another great track with Ja Rule. I also love Ma Be Easy. But the whole album is a banger, from Track 1 - 16, nothing deserve to be skipped.
So two new artists.. Fabolous has a bright future. Bubba Sparxxx is an Eminem wannabe, but his country flow is a slow dumb redneck sound that just isn’t interesting. Buy Fabolous if you’re a true rap fan.
3.0 out of 5 stars
This was 2001, pre-Sept. 11 hip hop
I was one of those feelin’ da F-A-B-O back in tha day when he first came out.
It was never that Fab was trailblazin’ a new path or was some kinda great rapper that…
Fabolous’ new cd “Ghetto Fabolous”, has some of the tightest beats that I have heard in a long time. This cd is something that you just have to pop in ya car. The beats were very nicely produced, and even though a lot of people are saying he can’t rap and isnt lyrical, Just because hes not the fastest MC to date, doesnt mean he doesnt have a lot of skill. I suggest that if you like VERY nice beats, and good rap, that you go out and buy “Fabolous-Ghetto Fabolous” NOW!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Debut
I first heard the song “Can’t Deny It” and I said to myself I have to get this album and I am glad I did because there are a lot of songs I like.
I’ve been a Fabolous fan since I first heard him on DJ Clue’s The Professional (Part 1). Since then, I have been trying to get all of his songs and freestyles. I was excited when I first heard that this album was droppin.
You just know that this CD would be good when you have a great lyricist (Fabolous), a well-known name (Ja Rule), one of the top R&B groups (Jagged Edge) & the man who has a ton of guest spots (Nate Dogg). And that is only the artists….producing you have The Neptunes, Timbaland, DJ Clue, Rockwilder, DJ Envy & Duro. This equals success already.
Fabolous has tight lyrics on the album, and at times you gotta pause the CD to try to understand it. The beats are tight, and you can easly listen to the whole album in entirety. This is an interesting CD because the themes of the songs change from track to track, yet you gotta like em all. This CD has some of the best beats I’ve ever heard and the thing that maes them really good is that Fabolous doesn’t seem to be fighting the music, he just flows perfectly with it. His voice is one that can be put to any beat and it still sounds good.
Below is my track rating (1-5)
Click & Spark: 4
Keepin It Gangsta: 4.5
Young’n: 5
Get Right: 4
Ride For This: 5++
One Day: 5
Trade It All: 4.5
Right Now & Later on: 3.5
Take You Home: 4
Get Smart: 5++
Can’t Deny It: 5
Ma Be Easy: 4
We Don’t Give A: 3.5
The Bad Guy: 4
Also included on this CD are 3 bonus tracks (one of which is 15 seconds of silence), the music video to Can’t Deny It & Enhanced CD software.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A rap album that’s surpisingly good - there’s a lot to like here even if it’s not a “classic” - 4.5 stars
Like most people who’ve heard of Fabolous, you’ve probably only heard his hit song “Young’n”; the rest of the album, however, is actually pretty good!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good CD
Now I’m not prone to hip-hop or rap much (unless it’s a certain style and has a good backing melody). Not because I think it’s stupid, it just ain’t my cup of tea.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Solid debut to say the least.
Fabolous brought really good work with this one. Though not many songs have content in them he still make the best of the type of music he writes.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dope
“Ghetto Fabolous” is the debut album from Brooklyn based rapper Fabolous.
I’ll rate each song out of 5.
1.Click and Spark - 3.5/5
2.
4.0 out of 5 stars
F.A.B.O.L.O.U.S.
#1.Crazzy with a bunch of puch lines:8/10
#2.Classic Introduction 2 A New MC:10/10
#3.It’s a lil 2 Poppy:7/10
#4.Hook is lame:8.5/10
#5.
4.0 out of 5 stars
gHetto fabolous
THIS IS HIS BEST ALBUM OUT OF THE THREE THIS ONE IS WAY BETTER THAN HIS NEW ALBUM REAL TALK THIS WAS WHEN HE USED TO SPIT BUY IT I GIVE IT A FOUR OUT OF FIVE
5.0 out of 5 stars
Crazy Cd
This CD is off tha chain. Here are my evaluations of all the songs on da CD. 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest:
1.Click and Spark-4/5
2.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Its A Better Debut Than Was Originally Thought
Fabolous was a mixtape champion before his debut album, keeping the streets excited with slick lyrics and impressive punchlines.