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If you're going to do whatever possible to look like a doll, you might as well go all the way and sound like a talking doll, which is one thing Lil' Kim does effectively during much of The Naked Truth, her fourth album in ten years. When she yanks the cord out of her back and comes to life, it's only to deliver her most spiteful and bitter lines. She has many gripes and an even larger number of foes. The release of the album coincided with the beginning of a yearlong prison sentence for perjury and conspiracy, so it's entirely understandable why she would have some embittered thoughts to get off her chest, but even when she's playing the role of a hedonist, she's not much fun, sounding distracted and disinterested. When she applies a tired, lifeless drone to her rhymes, she often sounds downright sluggish. (Think back to Notorious K.I.M.'s "Custom Made" and imagine a Lil' Kim who sounds roughly half as excited to be on the mike.) Unfortunately, with rare exception, she has the productions to match, provided by a lengthy list of beatmakers that only makes the album jump from place to place with little sense of flow. Few of the beats liven up the content, tending to resemble knockoffs in many cases, but at least 7 Aurelius' work on "Kitty Box" spins Shocking Blue's "Love Buzz" (one of the greatest previously unused breaks) into a swirling maze of sleaze. The skits, which take up nearly 15 minutes, don't warrant a repeat listen, and neither do several of the tracks containing beats and rhymes. Hopefully, Kim's year away will leave her refreshed and ready to make a return album that's as exciting and as colorful as Hard Core or La Bella Mafia. This one's a meandering drag.
© Andy Kellman /TiVo
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C. Wallace, Writer - Will Robinson, Contributor - J. Mtume, Writer - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - "Big Hill" for Queen Bee Entertainment, Producer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G" Wallace, ExecutiveProducer - D. Humiston, Writer - Dan The Man, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Dan The Man for "DaMan" Productions, Producer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - G. Roberson, CoProducer - H. Weston, Writer - Hillary Weston, CoProducer - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Jean Nelson, CoProducer - K. Raphael, Writer - Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, ExecutiveProducer - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor - Will Quinell, AdditionalEngineer - Craig Kallman, ExecutiveProducer - J. Oliver, Writer - S. Combs, Writer - Sean Combs, Writer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Will Robinson, Contributor - Kimberly Jones, Writer - Steven Jordan, Writer - Andy Thelusma, Writer - Mason Betha, Writer - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G" Wallace, ExecutiveProducer - Dan The Man, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - Hillary Weston, CoProducer - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Jean Nelson, CoProducer - Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, ExecutiveProducer - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor - Red Spyda for House of Spydas, Producer - Craig Kallman, ExecutiveProducer - Sean Combs, Writer - BERNARD EDWARDS, Writer - Christopher Wallace, Writer - Nile Rogers, Writer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Kimberly Jones, Writer - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Scott Storch, Producer, Writer - Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G" Wallace, ExecutiveProducer - Dan The Man, RecordingEngineer - G. Roberson, CoProducer - Hillary Weston, CoProducer - Jean Nelson, CoProducer - Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, ExecutiveProducer - Blake Douglas, Assistant Mix Engineer - V. Carraway, Writer - Roger Greene, Writer - Craig Kallman, ExecutiveProducer - Glen Marchese, MixingEngineer - Will Quinnell, AdditionalEngineer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Will Robinson, Contributor - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G" Wallace, ExecutiveProducer - Dan The Man, RecordingEngineer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - G. Roberson, CoProducer - Hillary Weston, CoProducer - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Jean Nelson, CoProducer - Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, ExecutiveProducer - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor - Jared Robbins, Assistant Mix Engineer - Craig Kallman, ExecutiveProducer - Will Quinnell, AssistantEngineer - MANNY MARROQUIN, MixingEngineer - Money Mike, FeaturedArtist
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
K. Jones, Writer - Will Robinson, Contributor - Kimberly Jones, Writer - Michael Williams, Writer - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G" Wallace, ExecutiveProducer - Dan The Man, RecordingEngineer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - G. Roberson, CoProducer - Hillary Weston, CoProducer - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Jean Nelson, CoProducer - Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, ExecutiveProducer - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor - Jared Robbins, Assistant Mix Engineer - Michael "Mr. Williams" Williams, Producer - R. Greene, Writer - Roger "Mista Raja" Greene for Associ Industries, Producer - Roger Greene, Writer - Craig Kallman, ExecutiveProducer - Will Quinnell, AdditionalEngineer - MANNY MARROQUIN, MixingEngineer - M. WILLIAMS, Writer - Money Mike, FeaturedArtist
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
K. Jones, Writer - Will Robinson, Contributor - J. Rotem, Writer - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G" Wallace, ExecutiveProducer - Dan The Man, RecordingEngineer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - G. Roberson, CoProducer - Hillary Weston, CoProducer - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Jean Nelson, CoProducer - Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, ExecutiveProducer - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor - Blake Douglas, Assistant Mix Engineer - J. Lopez, Writer - Jasmin Lopez, Writer - Jonathan "J.R." Rotem for Networth Entertainment, Producer - Craig Kallman, ExecutiveProducer - Glen Marchese, MixingEngineer - Will Quinnell, AdditionalEngineer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
D. PORTER, Writer - K. Jones, Writer - Will Robinson, Contributor - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Javier Valverde, AssistantEngineer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G" Wallace, ExecutiveProducer - Dan The Man, RecordingEngineer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - G. Roberson, CoProducer - Hillary Weston, CoProducer - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Jean Nelson, CoProducer - Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, ExecutiveProducer - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor - Blake Douglas, Assistant Mix Engineer - Steve Tolle, AssistantEngineer - Craig Kallman, ExecutiveProducer - Glen Marchese, MixingEngineer - Will Quinnell, AdditionalEngineer - Kon Artis, Additional Vocals
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Will Robinson, Contributor - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Dan The Man, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
C. Wallace, Writer - K. Jones, Writer - Will Robinson, Contributor - J. Mtume, Writer - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G" Wallace, ExecutiveProducer - Dan The Man, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - G. Roberson, CoProducer - Hillary Weston, CoProducer - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Jean Nelson, CoProducer - Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, ExecutiveProducer - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor - D. LOCKINGS, Writer - Jeekyman for Darlock Entertainment, Producer - Craig Kallman, ExecutiveProducer - S. Combs, Writer - Will Quinnell, AdditionalEngineer - J. OLIVIER, Writer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
K. Jones, Writer - Will Robinson, Contributor - K. Cates, Writer - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G" Wallace, ExecutiveProducer - Dan The Man, RecordingEngineer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - G. Roberson, CoProducer - Hillary Weston, CoProducer - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Jean Nelson, CoProducer - Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, ExecutiveProducer - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor - Blake Douglas, Assistant Mix Engineer - Kevin "Khao" Cates for Grand Hustle Entertainment, Producer - Tiny, Additional Vocals - Craig Kallman, ExecutiveProducer - Glen Marchese, MixingEngineer - Will Quinnell, AdditionalEngineer - A. Hester, Writer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Will Robinson, Contributor - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Dan The Man, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor - Will Quinnell, AdditionalEngineer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
K. Jones, Writer - Will Robinson, Contributor - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G" Wallace, ExecutiveProducer - Dan The Man, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - G. Roberson, CoProducer - Hillary Weston, CoProducer - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Jean Nelson, CoProducer - Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, ExecutiveProducer - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor - Michael "Mr. Williams" Williams, Producer - R. Greene, Writer - Roger "Mista Raja" Greene for Associ Industries, Producer - Roger "Mista Raja" Greene, Additional Vocals - Craig Kallman, ExecutiveProducer - Will Quinnell, AdditionalEngineer - M. WILLIAMS, Writer - The Game, Rapper Vocals, FeaturedArtist
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
K. Jones, Writer - Randy Klein, Writer - Millie Jackson, Writer - Will Robinson, Contributor - K. Johnson, Writer - M. Velez, Writer - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Dan The Man, RecordingEngineer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - G. Roberson, CoProducer - Hillary Weston, CoProducer - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Jean Nelson, CoProducer - Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, ExecutiveProducer - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor - Blake Douglas, Assistant Mix Engineer - T. LOVELACE, Writer - Terrance "Hot Runner" Lovelace for Hot Runners Entertainment, Producer - Craig Kallman, ExecutiveProducer - Glen Marchese, MixingEngineer - Will Quinnell, AdditionalEngineer - Christopher, ExecutiveProducer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Will Robinson, Contributor - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Dan The Man, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
K. Jones, Writer - Will Robinson, Contributor - Bun B, Rapper Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Carl Mitchell, Writer - Bernard Freeman, Writer - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G" Wallace, ExecutiveProducer - Dan The Man, RecordingEngineer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - G. Roberson, CoProducer - Hillary Weston, CoProducer - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Jean Nelson, CoProducer - Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, ExecutiveProducer - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor - Blake Douglas, Assistant Mix Engineer - D. LOCKINGS, Writer - T. LOVELACE, Writer - Terrance "Hot Runner" Lovelace for Hot Runners Entertainment, Producer - Hot Runner, Additional Vocals - Jeekyman, Additional Vocals - Wiz Gamb, Additional Vocals - Craig Kallman, ExecutiveProducer - Glen Marchese, MixingEngineer - Will Quinnell, AdditionalEngineer - Twista, Rapper Vocals, FeaturedArtist
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
K. Jones, Writer - Will Robinson, Contributor - Maino, Rapper Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G" Wallace, ExecutiveProducer - Dan The Man, RecordingEngineer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - G. Roberson, CoProducer - Hillary Weston, CoProducer - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Jean Nelson, CoProducer - Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, ExecutiveProducer - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor - Jared Robbins, Assistant Mix Engineer - D. LOCKINGS, Writer - Jeekyman for Darlock Entertainment, Producer - Wiz Gamb, Additional Vocals - Katrina Gibson for Darlock Entertainment, Additional Vocals - Craig Kallman, ExecutiveProducer - Will Quinnell, AdditionalEngineer - MANNY MARROQUIN, MixingEngineer - J. Coleman, Writer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
R. van Leeuwen, Writer - K. Jones, Writer - Will Robinson, Contributor - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Sanj, RecordingEngineer - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G" Wallace, ExecutiveProducer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - G. Roberson, CoProducer - Hillary Weston, CoProducer - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Jean Nelson, CoProducer - Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, ExecutiveProducer - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor - Blake Douglas, Assistant Mix Engineer - 7 for Aurelius Productions, Producer - C. Maurice, Writer - M. Aurelius, Writer - Mike Tschopp, Assistant Mix Engineer - Stephanie Beethoven, Additional Vocals - Craig Kallman, ExecutiveProducer - Glen Marchese, MixingEngineer - Will Quinnell, AdditionalEngineer - John White, RecordingEngineer - Seven, Additional Vocals
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
K. Jones, Writer - Will Robinson, Contributor - Jack Knight, Additional Vocals - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G" Wallace, ExecutiveProducer - Dan The Man, RecordingEngineer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - G. Roberson, CoProducer - Hillary Weston, CoProducer - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Jean Nelson, CoProducer - Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, ExecutiveProducer - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor - Blake Douglas, Assistant Mix Engineer - "Fredwreck" Nassar for DoggyStyle Productions, Producer - Craig Kallman, ExecutiveProducer - Glen Marchese, MixingEngineer - Will Quinnell, AdditionalEngineer - Dave Aron, AdditionalEngineer - Eric Coomes, Bass - F Nassar, Writer - FREDWRECK, Guitar, Organ - Snoop Dogg, Rap, FeaturedArtist
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Will Robinson, Contributor - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Dan The Man, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor - Will Quinnell, AdditionalEngineer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
K. Jones, Writer - Will Robinson, Contributor - K. Cates, Writer - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G" Wallace, ExecutiveProducer - Dan The Man, RecordingEngineer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - G. Roberson, CoProducer - Hillary Weston, CoProducer - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Jean Nelson, CoProducer - Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, ExecutiveProducer - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor - Blake Douglas, Assistant Mix Engineer - V. Carraway, Writer - Kevin "Khao" Cates for Grand Hustle Entertainment, Producer - Sha-Dash, Rapper Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Craig Kallman, ExecutiveProducer - Glen Marchese, MixingEngineer - Will Quinnell, AdditionalEngineer - C. Harris, Writer - T.I., Rapper Vocals, FeaturedArtist
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
K. Jones, Writer - Will Robinson, Contributor - J. Rotem, Writer - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G" Wallace, ExecutiveProducer - Dan The Man, RecordingEngineer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - G. Roberson, CoProducer - Hillary Weston, CoProducer - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Jean Nelson, CoProducer - Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, ExecutiveProducer - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor - Blake Douglas, Assistant Mix Engineer - Jasmin Lopez, Writer - Jonathan "J.R." Rotem for Networth Entertainment, Producer - Craig Kallman, ExecutiveProducer - Glen Marchese, MixingEngineer - Will Quinnell, AdditionalEngineer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
K. Jones, Writer - Will Robinson, Contributor - J. Rotem, Writer - Lil' Kim, MainArtist - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Andrew Zaeh, Contributor - Berdon LLP, Contributor - Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G" Wallace, ExecutiveProducer - Dan The Man, RecordingEngineer - Deborah Mannis-Gardner for dmg inc., Contributor - G. Roberson, CoProducer - Hillary Weston, CoProducer - Jamel Jackson, Contributor - Jean Nelson, CoProducer - Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, ExecutiveProducer - Lanre Gaba, Contributor - Veronica Alvericci, Contributor - Blake Douglas, Assistant Mix Engineer - Jasmin Lopez, Writer - Jonathan "J.R." Rotem for Networth Entertainment, Producer - Craig Kallman, ExecutiveProducer - Glen Marchese, MixingEngineer - Will Quinnell, AdditionalEngineer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Album review
If you're going to do whatever possible to look like a doll, you might as well go all the way and sound like a talking doll, which is one thing Lil' Kim does effectively during much of The Naked Truth, her fourth album in ten years. When she yanks the cord out of her back and comes to life, it's only to deliver her most spiteful and bitter lines. She has many gripes and an even larger number of foes. The release of the album coincided with the beginning of a yearlong prison sentence for perjury and conspiracy, so it's entirely understandable why she would have some embittered thoughts to get off her chest, but even when she's playing the role of a hedonist, she's not much fun, sounding distracted and disinterested. When she applies a tired, lifeless drone to her rhymes, she often sounds downright sluggish. (Think back to Notorious K.I.M.'s "Custom Made" and imagine a Lil' Kim who sounds roughly half as excited to be on the mike.) Unfortunately, with rare exception, she has the productions to match, provided by a lengthy list of beatmakers that only makes the album jump from place to place with little sense of flow. Few of the beats liven up the content, tending to resemble knockoffs in many cases, but at least 7 Aurelius' work on "Kitty Box" spins Shocking Blue's "Love Buzz" (one of the greatest previously unused breaks) into a swirling maze of sleaze. The skits, which take up nearly 15 minutes, don't warrant a repeat listen, and neither do several of the tracks containing beats and rhymes. Hopefully, Kim's year away will leave her refreshed and ready to make a return album that's as exciting and as colorful as Hard Core or La Bella Mafia. This one's a meandering drag.
© Andy Kellman /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 22 track(s)
- Total length: 01:16:16
- Main artists: Lil' Kim
- Label: Atlantic Records
- Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Coporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
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