T-Pain, Chris Brown, T.I., DJ Khaled and Talib Kewli among others all appear in the album. Nelly’s “5.0” keeps you guessing as virtually every song features a different artist. Who knew Nelly could actually sing? Though the song’s slow-paced melody makes it a little cheesy, it is still an enjoyable track and features superb lyrics. He gives an impressive performance and manages to successfully appropriate Akon’s vocal style to produce a soothing chorus. This ballad is a change of pace, with Nelly abandoning rap in favor of conventional singing. “Nothing Without Her” is one underrated, pleasant surprise in the album. It’s obvious that Diddy has lost the foundational gifts that first made his name in the business. All it does is prove why one should never feature Diddy in his or her album. “1000 Stacks” just happens to be a bad song, though for no particular reason. Basically, this song is an insult to the success of the original “Dilemma.” Listening to this lackluster track is a daunting task, due mostly to Kelly Rowland’s deafening verses. The first of the two is a huge disappointment. The only weak points in the album are “Gone (Dilemma Part 2)” featuring Kelly Rowland and “1000 Stacks” featuring Diddy. This song encompasses the entire array of Nelly’s musical talent, he produces an unforgettable harmony, utilizing a quality beat and rapping brilliantly. But T.I.’s verse is what truly stuns listeners, as he introduces a new, fast-paced rapping style with a natural flow.Īnother highlight of the album is a bonus track, “Go” featuring Talib Kewli. It includes a catchy and original beat, held together by humorous lyrics sung and rapped by Nelly. “She’s So Fly,” featuring T.I., is on its way to becoming a legendary track. He combines pop and hip-hop for a current feel yet with with familiar sounds recalling some of his best moments, such as “Dilemma” and “Hot in Herre,” to create a true masterpiece.įor those who seek substance and meaning in songs, there are far better moments in the album. Despite the fact that the song is typical in this sense, Nelly’s singing and rapping style is what makes this song unique. It’s supposed to grab the love and attention of fans of the new age of music, defined by swirling synth and guitar textures held together with effortless but monotonous melodies and surprisingly weak lyrics. Still, it achieves exactly what it sets out to achieve. Unfortunately, this most popular single from the album probably has the least substance of any song on the album. His hit single “Just a Dream,” included in this album, is his fifth career number one. “5.0” is the perfect comeback, putting him back on track as one of the most unique and well-liked rap artists in hip-hop history. Five long years after the unforgettable “Sweatsuit” which included classics such as “N Dey Say” and “My Place,” his new album has hit the shelves. Now, Nelly has finally returned with yet another masterpiece. The songs on these albums were so good that I still get nostalgic when I hear those classic tracks. Back in my elementary school days, Nelly was the “ish.” Every one of my friends saved up to buy his notoriously successful albums “Country Grammar” (2000) and “Nellyville” (2002) because not doing so was simply an abomination.
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