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What do you get when you combine one of the biggest names in hip-hop with the premier R&B singer of his generation? In the case of R. Kelly and Jay-Z, besides the obvious marketing opportunity, you get an intersection between the two genres that illuminates the strengths of both while simultaneously working on a new paradigm from the middle ground occupied by both artists. "Break up to Make up" isn't the old Stylistics R&B hit, but a new concoction full of Jay-Z's attitude and R. Kelly's vocal power; no looking back for this pair. And with Kelly being one of the original R&B mack daddies, you can be sure that tales of carnal exploits are in no short supply on the appropriately titled THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. The key here, though, is the way Jay-Z's well-documented lyrical acumen is supported by the melodic twists and turns of Kelly's singing, and how RK's sound is in turn made all the more visceral by his partner's in-your-face approach.
Engineers include: Abel Garibaldi, Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton, Poke.
Personnel includes: Jay-Z, R. Kelly (vocals); Devin The Dude, Beanie Sigel, Lil' Kim (rap vocals); Donnie Lyle (guitar, keyboards); Precision (guitar); Rodney East, Kendall Nesbitt (keyboards); Louie "LP" Pimental (bass); Abel Garibaldi, Ian Mereness, Poke, Tone (programming); Shanay Reed (background vocals).
Producers include: Megahertz, Poke, Tone, R. Kelly, Charlemagne.
Rolling Stone (4/11/02, p.130) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...When Kelly and Jigga get serious, the results are truly compelling..."
Q (May 2002, p.115) - 3 out of 5 stars - "...R. Kelly lends his soaring vocal...but leaves plenty of room for Jay-Z's brash, muscular raps..." Best Of Both Worlds Music | List Price | $13.95 (You save $1.96) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, R&B CDs, Rap, Soul/R&B, Urban Soundtrack, East Coast Rap, Greatest Hits Collections | | Label | Def Jam | | Orig Year | 2002 | | All Time Sales Rank |  13442  | | CD Universe Part number | 3021987 | | Catalog number | 586783 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Mar 19, 2002 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Personnel | Jay-Z
R. Kelly - vocals
Donnie Lyle - guitar, keyboards
Ian Mereness
Abel Garibaldi
Rodney East
Poke
Tone - programming
Kendall Nesbitt - keyboards
Precision - guitar
Louie "LP" Pimental - bass
Shanay Reed - background vocals
Also: Lil' Kim, Beanie Sigel, Devin |
Jay-Z Best Of Both Worlds Songs Best Of Both Worlds Music Best Of Both Worlds Music Review Average Rating: (3.4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Heavy Hitters !!!
This disc has got to be one, if not the greatest collabo. of all times. Raw lyrical bar blended with smooth hooks make this a top album. They need to put more on the cd though and quit teasing.
Submitted by gippy_2000 (St.kitts, CARIBBEAN) 
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 HOTT TO DEATH!!!!!!!
What is the problem w all these haters?? The cd is hot too hot for the streets. I love Jay Z to death ain't many that can touch him. Same for R-kelly his music be banging and with them both together you can't expect nothing more than the best. If ain't nothing been said truer they are indeed the best of both worlds cd could not have been given a better name. Pls give the brother credit where it is due to black brothers doing their thang can they get that???? HOLLA BACK
Submitted by tamara67 (NewBern, NC, USA)
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AND ANOTHER ONE AND ANOTHER ONE
An overlooked gem.Underated by critics in my opinion.Slept-on by some of the ill-informed.Songs such as the haunting"Shorty",the raw emotion of "the Streetz"where the hook warns"son dont let these streets get the best of you,i will stay right by your side when ya goin through it".The Ultimate party bangers"take you home"or the quirky"power of the p.u.s.s.y"with super-underrated genious Devin The Dude.Definitely satisfies either fan but as i see it,how can you not appreciate both.A good listen throughout that under other circumstances,would've sold through the roof.However time will tell,if The Best Of both worlds"lived up to its boasful title.I think another ride in the whip with it is in order.
Submitted by devonkelly77 (southside of CHICAGO,IL,USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Stop hatin' dis GREAT album
I dont understand why some people find this album bad.R.kelly's amazing vocals + Jay-z's smart rhymes = The Best of both worlds
Submitted by Josh (Singapore,Singapore)
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First problem, Too many Fiesta remakes. Next, Kells isn't hard and we know Sisqo is no competition. It was a descent listen. If your lookin to ride and chill, or you got a little jump off with you, it's a good listen. It could've been better. I'm a little dissappointed. They make better music seperately.
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