Matching the success of 50 Cent's GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN' might seem a formidable task, but with CHEERS, Obie Trice more than rises to the challenge. The latest release from Eminem's Shady Records, CHEERS is bursting with musical and lyrical innovation. The Detroit MC declares his manifesto in the very first song, "Average Man," which speaks for itself; for Trice, his everyday quest to leave the streets behind and become a successful MC is drama enough. Eminem produces a majority of the album's tracks, which provide hauntingly melodic backgrounds for Trice's grounded lyrical content. Then there's Dr. Dre, who contributes four songs (two of which include Nate Dogg, "The Set Up" and "Look In My Eyes), and steps to the mic on "S*** Hits the Fan." Timbaland, Busta Rhymes, and D-12 also make appearances, giving the album even more star power--but CHEERS remains Obie Trice's show.
Personnel: Coco, Definite 87 Ent, Timbaland (vocals); Fredwreck Nassar (guitar, keyboards); Jeff Bass, Steven King (guitar); Luis Resto, Mike Elizondo (keyboards).
Audio Mixers: Dr. Dre; Eminem; Jimmy Douglas; Mike Elizondo; Steven King; Timbaland.
Recording information: 54 Sound, Detroit, MI; Hit Factory Criteria, FL; Record One.
Editor: Andrew Mains.
Photographer: Jonathan Mannion.
Personnel includes: Obie Trice, Eminem, Nate Dogg, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Kon Artis, Busta Rhymes, D-12, Timabaland (rap vocals); Coco (vocals); Steve King, Fredwreck, Jeff Bass (guitar); Luis Resto (keyboards, bass); Mike Elizondo (keyboards); Mike Dinkins (bass).
Producers include: Eminem, Timbaland, Dr. Dre, Mike Elizondo, Steve King.
Entertainment Weekly (10/10/03, p.124) - "...Trice is a talented MC, and the synth-funk production by Mr. Mathers, Dre, and Timbaland is top-notch..." - Rating: B Entertainment Weekly (10/10/03, p.124) - "...Trice is a talented MC, and the synth-funk production by Mr. Mathers, Dre, and Timbaland is top-notch..." - Rating: B Q (12/03, p.139) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...His witty baritone is more than a match for his masters..." Q (12/03, p.139) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...His witty baritone is more than a match for his masters..."
You to check this out!!! I jus let this cd ride, aint no need to skim through this cd!!! Submitted by a reviewer (Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Classic From start to finish, this album was built to last. Great beat and lyrical production, especially in We All Die One Day; even though Eminem ripped the whole song. Submitted by Kevin (Trenton, NJ, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
HOT one of the best cd's to come out. every song does not sound the same i dont kno what cd your listening to but this cd is one of best all around in a long time. keep spittin that fire. Submitted by bbphaze024 (miami,fl) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
hidden treasure i say hidden treasure cuz that's truly what obie is.....this album is one of the best lyrically produced and i love the way he doesn't overdo, it is real,done with feeling and strong but smooth at the same time....he is sooo underrated! and wooooo! dem lips!I say cheers for dem lips! Submitted by 2leofunk (philadelphia, Pa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
GREAT LYRICS I think hes a great lyricst. But what I didnt where some of the beats. Mainly because their produced by Eminem. Theirs nothing wrong with eminem as an artist but as a producer he not as good as Others like (Dre, kanye, or the neptunes). Every beat sounds the same. Which makes listeners kinda bored. So his next album he should try working with some other beat makers. If your a true hip hop fan you'll really like this album. Submitted by Obie trice fan from TX (Roma, TX) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
You to check this out!!!
GREAT LYRICS