Better late than never but, since press was given to an album released by a record label that had no affiliation with Buju Banton, its only fair to talk about his legitimate album, “Too Bad”. It actually came out back in November of 2006 so, this review is long overdue.
For starters, the 17 track album were released by Bujus’s label Gargamel Music. You might recognize some of the tunes from mixes such as the VP Riddim Driven compilation albums but, there are a lot of exclusive songs to this album. For example, “Me & Oona” is on the Wipeout Riddim album but, you shouldn't mind because the Wipeout Riddim didn’t have many hits on it besides the Buju’s song. Also, you may recognize “Better Days” and “Go Slow”.
The raw and ruckus rhymes you expect from Buju with some hot beats make it a hit. There is only one guest appearance which is by Pinchers in track 16 but Buju caries the album on his own well. Overall, Too Bad is a very good album. At first listen it seems average but, when it comes time to choose the best song, the decision is tough because several are very good. The better songs are “Nothing”, “Too Bad”, “Me & Oona”, “Hey Boy” and the “Fast Lane”. “Nothing” has a tuff beat, good lyrics and is a catchy party song. “Too Bad” is a funny story of him running wild with ladies. It made me laugh when I first heard it. You might catch a heart attack trying to dance to “Me & Oona” but it’s a fun song. “Hey Boy” is like a throw back, to the 90s. It’s like a new classic. “The Fast Lane” is a slow tempo song about life and the times. When you listen to what he went through during his life. As you get ready to say “bwoy, that’s bad” his next line is worst than the one before. If he can make it, we all can.
Track List:
| 1.Your Night Tonight 2. Try Offa Ya 3. Nothing 4. Too Bad 5. Waistline 6. Jig 7. Me & Oona 8. 'Til It Bend 9. Hey Boy | 10. Go Slow 11. Driver A 12. Girl U Know 13. Lonely Night 14. Who Have It 15. Better Day Coming 16. Don & Dupes - (with Pinchers) 17. Fast Lane |
*Album Review Score: B+
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