DON CARTAGENA is the third release from the unofficial mayor of the Bronx, Fat Joe, and with the noise made by his rap twin Big Pun, Fat Joe and his Terror Squad MCs have set things off for Latinos in hip-hop. Since day one, Joe has kicked punishing lyrics over gangster-driven beats, and he stays true to his forte on DON as well. Collaborating with the likes of Noreaga, Nas, Raekwon and many others, Joe remains one of hip-hop's most street-credible artists. The song topics here stay consistent with his first two albums, and numerous posse cuts give the album lyrical diversity. Three albums deep, Fat Joe still knows how to flow.
Engineers include: Christian Delatour AKA Soundboy, Ken "Duro" Ifill, Dexter Thibou.
Personnel: Gerrell Gaddis, Lo-Key (vocals); G Flowers, Barry Salters (guitar); Martha Mooke (viola); Derrick McClary, Rob Tewlow (keyboards, programming); Dinky Bingham (keyboards); DJ Spinbad (scratches).
Audio Mixers: Eddie Sancho ; Phil Pagano; Ken "Duro" Ifill; Marley Marl; Rashad Smith; Rich Keller; Richard Travali; Armageddon; Ski; Baby Paul; Romeo Antonio; Buck Wild .
Recording information: D & D Studios; Mystic Recording Studios.
Photographer: Michael Lavine.
Arranger: Larry Devore.
Personnel includes: Fat Joe, Noreaga, Big Punisher, Jadikiss, Nas, Raekwon, Charli Baltimore, The Terror Squad, Puff Daddy, Armageddon, Cuban Link, Triple Seis, Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, Prospect, Kid Capri (rap vocals); Gerrell Gaddis, Lo-Key (vocals); G Flowers, Barry Salters (guitar); Martha Mooke (viola); Derrick McClary, Rob "Reef" Twelow (keyboards, programming); Dinky Bingham (keyboards); DJ Klark Kent, DJ Spinbad (scratches).
Entertainment Weekly (10/2/98, p.75) - "...His blunt lyrical flow, infectious Latino pride, and appropriately ominous grooves make these gangsta tales explode like a sonic Scarface." - Rating: A- Vibe (10/98, p.168) - "...DON CARTAGENA proves that the game ain't over until Fat Joe rhymes." The Source (10/98, p.218) - 4 Mics (out of 5) - "...Joe's new album maintains an eye on the commercial prize without abandoning his hardcore roots....DON CARTAGENA proves that years in the rap game have paid off..." Rap Pages (12/98, p.140) - 4 (out of 5) - "...The production throughout the album is clear, consistent and bass-heavy....DON CARTAGENA marks Fat Joe's triumphant return..."
FELL OFF ANYTHING AFTER JEALOUS ONES ENVY, JOEY WENT FOR THE POP DOLLARS, WAY TOO MANY GUEST APPEARANCES AND THE POP-RAP PRODUCTION DOESN'T FIT A RAPPER FROM THE BX, THE BIRTH PLACE OF HIP HOP, JOEY! YOU NEED TO GET BACK WITH YOUR OLD CREW (DITC) AND GET BUCKWILD, DIAMOND AND PREMO ON SOME TRACKS, OTHER THEN THAT, YOU ARE SELLING YOUR SOUL, KEEP REAL HIP-HOP ALIVE AND LEAVE THOSE CORNY DOWN SOUTH RAPPERS ALONE. LET'S BRING NYC BACK TO THE FOREFRONT OF HIP-HOP.... PEACE Submitted by CLONGS (BROOKLYN, NY (East NY)) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
hot, but is this fat joes cd? there are so many people featured on it that it is hard to tell weather it is his material or not. Submitted by clip clop (bronx, ny) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
THE BEST HE MADE This is the best album Fat Joe has made. He was killer on the lyrics and the beats were cool. The songs with him and Big Pun were hot. Submitted by KoJack (Killa City.MO) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
The Don of RAP Never heard Fat Joe get this krunk. His lyrics are bad! Also Big Pun! If u haven't gotten this, then go Cop this!! Submitted by pinto191 (Houston, TX) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
dope cd theres a few weak tracks..but the beats and lyrics are on point......go cop it Submitted by a reviewer (da bronx) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
FELL OFF
The Don of RAP
dope cd
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