Yo, I've purchased this album three times. This is a classic hip-hop album. You don't see music like this. Not only do you have Fat Joe at his illest, you've got Primo on production. Consider the era of hip-hop in which this album was released. Primo was the man to see in terms of production. Back then, the producer did the whole album not one or two joints for radio play. Consider the fact that Primo had produced Nas's "Illmatic" a few years prior, an album that was certified "bananas" out the door. A lot was riding on this project for Primo. The follow-up to a classic is always hard...just ask OutKast. A lot was riding on the project for FatJiddo as well. His prior album made some noise but not what was to be expected from a former member of D.I.T.C. Joe definitely served notice on this album and primo picked up where he left off from Illmatic. Jealous One's Envy is a classic that will stand the test of time because it is void of the gimmicks and bullcrap that plagues modern commercial rap. No gimmicks no ploys, no guest appearances featuring latest 'made for radio supastar." Just emcee'ing at its illest.
May 5, 2007 |  | Fat Joe - Jealous One's Envy |  |
Two years after his debut, the Boogie Down Bronxster Fat Joe is back on the scene with his sophomore effort in 1995. Titled "Jealous One's Envy," Joe is out to prove once again he can be a dominate force in New York hip-hop. Can he make a solid follow-up to his debut or will he suffer from the sophomore curse?
1. Bronx Tale (Featuring KRS-One) - 4.5/5
2. Success - 4.5/5
3. Envy - 5/5
4. Gangb*** (Interlude) - No Rating
5. Fat Joe's in Town - 4/5
6. Part Deux - 5/5
7. King NY (Interlude) - No Rating
8. The S*** Is Real [DJ Premier Remix] - 5/5
9. Fat Joes Way (Interlude) - No Rating
10. Respect Mine (Featuring Raekwon) - 4.5/5
11. Watch Out (Featuring Armageddon, Big Pun & Keith Nut) - 4.5/5
12. Say Word - 5/5
13. Success [DJ Premier Remix] - 4.5/5
14. Dedication - 4.5/5
15. Bronx Keeps Creating It - 4.5/5
Overall:
4.5/60
5 Stars
Wow Joe really suprised me with this album. There's not one skippable track thus making it a classic. Production is top notch and Joe's flow and lyrics again make the tracks banging. Definitely check this out if your a fan of his, Terror Squad or New York hip-hop.
November 20, 2006 | | Fat Joe's Key Sucess Back In '95 [4 stars] | |
It's kind of hard to believe that Fat Joe actually made an album like this before, like many people said, 'sold out.' This is Fat Joe' second album back in late 1995, back when he was held down by a group called D.I.T.C. Prduction was held by DJ Primer of Gangstarr, Diamond D, L.E.S. and others.
The album starts off with no gimmics, as KRS-One is the first to rhyme as he introduces the album on "Bronx Tale". He keeps his grimy, street type flow momentum on most of the album as the L.E.S. produced "Fat Joe's In Town" and "Respect Mine" with the help of Wu-Tang's Raekwon who borrows a line from C.R.E.A.M. and uses it as the hook. Primo was busy too as he produced the better version of "Success" and "The S*** Is Real" both nice tracks. Joe himself would get behind the boards himseld and produce "Dedication" as he gives thanks to a lot of people. The album would finish off with the song "Bronx Keeps Creating It."
Most of this album is filled with real nice production some of an early/young Fat Joe's lyrics. I'd say the only two tracks I didn't like that much (not saying they were bad, put pushed the album in another direction) was "Envy" that uses elements from Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing" and the origonal "Sucess." But other than that this album holds its own. I recommend this to fans of Fat Joe's work probably up until the year 2000, because this was one of his best albums.
Lyrics: A-
Beats/Sratches: A
Musical Vibes: B+
Overall: A-
Standout Tracks: Bronx Tale, Sh** Is Real, Success (DJ Premier Remix), Bronx Keeps Creating It
May 19, 2006| | | this is before he sold out | |
this is his second best album,this is when he more gangsta,he is gangsta in real life but im talkin music wise,this album is also special because you also hear an appearance for the first time none other than the great big pun on the song watch out produced by diamond d,you also hear armegeddon for the first time,which i heard who wrote fat joe's lyrics for the song success,this is a good album, but this time he's more into the mafioso themes now,which is good.let me warn you people there are no commercial tracks in this album so mainstream audience beware.i respect fat joe as a person but his music these days are horrible,get back with ditc joe,standout tracks are bronx tale (produced by diamond d featuring krs one),the s**t is real (remix by dj premier),respect mine (produced by joe fatal featuring raekwon),watch out(produced by diamond featuring big pun(first appearance),armegeddon(first appearance),and i don't know the other cat,but this is for fans of fat joe during his ditc days,new york hip hop,and mafioso hip hop.
February 5, 2006| | | Before the glitz & glamour got a hold of Mr. Cartegena | |
Jealous One's Envy was Joe's second album....after the limited success of his debut "Fat Joe da Gangsta Represent". Fat Joe makes his second effort a memorable one. Personally, Jealous One's Envy(a moniker of his name JOE) is Joe's best album to date and his last real hip hop album in the opinion of many including your truly. This album boasts a solid effort in production(Domingo, DJ Premier and others), guest appearances(KRS-One, a much younger and a little slimmer Big Punisher(R.I.P) and a much younger Armageddon). Joe's delivery is at it's peak on this album even though it was only his second one. From beginning to end, Joe delivers raw and uncut lyrics and a timeless display of mental prowess on cuts such as "Bronx Keeps Creating It"(a strong shoutout to Joe's Bronx hometown roots) and "Dedicated" (another shoutout song to other industry cats as well as Joe's family and friends). Hip hop's downfall in the late 90's also led to Joe's demise and weak released albums...Don Cartegena, Jealous One's Still Envy, Loyalty and All Or Nothing. I would rather remember Joe from his golden days with albums such as this one.
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