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Busta Rhymes takes his charismatic style of rapping and applies it to a new production style on Genesis, his fourth solo album. This time around the beats seem darker and more synth-oriented, giving it an edge reminiscent of the bass-heavy G-funk sound. "As I Come Back" is a good example, featuring a sustained keyboard note droning on throughout the chorus with Busta rapping in his raspy style. On the other hand, Rhymes can still make a good dance song, like the hypnotic "What It Is," a fractured funk anthem that features robotic female vocals from Kelis and a slow beat consisting of clicks and snaps. Other guest appearances include P. Diddy's turn on the dramatic "Pass the Courvoisier," Mary J. Blidge on "There's Only One," and the occasional appearances by the Flipmode Squad, as well as production work from Pete Rock and Dr. Dre, among others. The only questionable track is a remake of Public Enemy's classic "Shut 'Em Down" that may leave some fans cold due to its different feel and message. But outside of the one track, this is another solid release from a consistent hip hop artist who can still make relevant, interesting albums long after his days with the Leaders of the New School.
© Bradley Torreano /TiVo
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D. Lamb, Composer, Lyricist - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Nottz, Producer - Clive Davis, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Rudy Ray Moore, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Clive Davis and Rudy Ray Moore, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
J. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Just Blaze, Producer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
Chad Hugo, Composer, Lyricist - The Neptunes, Producer - Pharrell Williams, Composer, Lyricist - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes, Executive Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
P. Phillips, Composer, Lyricist - Pete Rock, Producer - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
J. Yancey, Composer, Lyricist - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Dilla, Producer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
R. Fisher, Composer, Lyricist - Rah Digga, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Busta Rhymes feat. Rah Digga, AssociatedPerformer - J. Graham, Composer, Lyricist - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Yogi, Producer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
J. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Just Blaze, Producer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
Mike Elizondo, Composer, Lyricist - Andre R. Young, Composer, Lyricist - Scott Storch, Composer, Lyricist - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Dre, Producer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
D. Lamb, Composer, Lyricist - Sean "P-Diddy" Combs, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes feat. P. Diddy, AssociatedPerformer - J. Woolard, Composer, Lyricist - J. Denny, Composer, Lyricist - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - P. Diddy, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Busta Rhymes, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nottz, Producer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
Mike Elizondo, Composer, Lyricist - Andre R. Young, Composer, Lyricist - Scott Storch, Composer, Lyricist - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Dre, Producer, Mixing Engineer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
Melvin Bradford, Composer, Lyricist - Mike Elizondo, Composer, Lyricist - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Melman, Producer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
Mike Elizondo, Composer, Lyricist - Andre R. Young, Composer, Lyricist - Camara Kambon, Composer, Lyricist - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Dre, Producer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
Diamond D, Producer - J. Kirkland, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes feat. Jaheim, AssociatedPerformer - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Jaheim, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Busta Rhymes, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
J. Long, Composer, Lyricist - Kevin Gilliam, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes feat. Kokane, AssociatedPerformer - Kokane, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - BATTLECAT, Producer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
J. Yancey, Composer, Lyricist - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Dilla, Producer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
Chad Hugo, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes feat. Kelis, AssociatedPerformer - The Neptunes, Producer - Pharrell Williams, Composer, Lyricist - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Kelis, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
Busta Rhymes feat. Mary J. Blige, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Angelo Saulsberry, Composer, Lyricist - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Mary J. Blige, Composer, Lyricist, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Michaelangelo, Producer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
Michael Angelo Saulsberry, Composer, Lyricist - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Michaelangelo for New Cloning Entertainment/Future Sound Entertainment, Producer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
J. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - R. Fisher, Composer, Lyricist - R. McNair, Composer, Lyricist - W. Lewis, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes feat. Flipmode Squad, AssociatedPerformer - Flipmode Squad, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Just Blaze, Producer - Lee Jones, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
D. Lamb, Composer, Lyricist - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nottz, Producer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
Chad Hugo, Composer, Lyricist - Busta Rhymes feat. P. Diddy & Pharrell, AssociatedPerformer - The Neptunes, Producer - Pharrell Williams, Composer, Lyricist - T. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - P. Diddy, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Busta Rhymes, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Pharrell, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
Album review
Busta Rhymes takes his charismatic style of rapping and applies it to a new production style on Genesis, his fourth solo album. This time around the beats seem darker and more synth-oriented, giving it an edge reminiscent of the bass-heavy G-funk sound. "As I Come Back" is a good example, featuring a sustained keyboard note droning on throughout the chorus with Busta rapping in his raspy style. On the other hand, Rhymes can still make a good dance song, like the hypnotic "What It Is," a fractured funk anthem that features robotic female vocals from Kelis and a slow beat consisting of clicks and snaps. Other guest appearances include P. Diddy's turn on the dramatic "Pass the Courvoisier," Mary J. Blidge on "There's Only One," and the occasional appearances by the Flipmode Squad, as well as production work from Pete Rock and Dr. Dre, among others. The only questionable track is a remake of Public Enemy's classic "Shut 'Em Down" that may leave some fans cold due to its different feel and message. But outside of the one track, this is another solid release from a consistent hip hop artist who can still make relevant, interesting albums long after his days with the Leaders of the New School.
© Bradley Torreano /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 21 track(s)
- Total length: 01:18:33
- Main artists: Busta Rhymes
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: J Records - Legacy
- Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
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