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With its singsong chorus, melodic synth, and reverb-laden 808, "Wanna Be a Baller" became a regional hit in Texas, the South, and the Midwest. This track exemplifies the best aspects of Sittin' Fat Down South: heartfelt flows, crisp production influenced by classic Houston rap and Oaktown funk, and a slew of guest appearances. These elements make Sittin' Fat a commendable effort, but the release lacks lyrically. None of the cast ever step beyond retread gangsta themes; the sincerity with which they rhyme makes this palatable at first but cannot pull the listener through all 14 tracks. Additionally, Lil' Troy and crew are missing that almost intangible factor that takes rappers like Too Short and 2pac, of whom the Short Stop camp are conclusively fans, to that other level. This "X Factor" probably has something to do with where charisma, technical skill, and creativity meet. Sittin Fat Down South still shows potential, though, and at many points is prone to get the head noddin'. As a note to Geto Boys fans, both Scarface and Willie D. represent with appearances.
© Matthew Kantor /TiVo
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Unknown, ComposerLyricist - No Writer, ComposerLyricist - Lil' Troy, MainArtist - Bruce "Grim" Rhodes, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1999 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Scoop, ComposerLyricist - Lil' Troy, MainArtist - Bruce "Grim" Rhodes, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Bruce Issac Rhodes, ComposerLyricist - Cedric White, ComposerLyricist - Jahcov Johnson, ComposerLyricist - 2 Low, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1999 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Lil' Troy, MainArtist - Nattie, ComposerLyricist - Bruce "Grim" Rhodes, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Big Ced, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1999 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Yungstar, ComposerLyricist - David Wolinski, ComposerLyricist - Lil' Will, ComposerLyricist - Hawk, ComposerLyricist - Fat Pat, ComposerLyricist - Patrick Hawkins, ComposerLyricist - Troy Birklett, ComposerLyricist - Lil' Troy, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - BIG T, ComposerLyricist - Willie Anderson, ComposerLyricist - Bruce "Grim" Rhodes, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Jarvis Lemon, ComposerLyricist - Terence Prejean, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1999 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Rasheed, ComposerLyricist - C. Note, ComposerLyricist - Lil' Troy, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Bruce "Grim" Rhodes, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - D. Red, ComposerLyricist - Will Lean, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1999 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Willie Clark, ComposerLyricist - Clarence Reid, ComposerLyricist - Scarface, ComposerLyricist - Maurice White, ComposerLyricist - Philip Bailey, ComposerLyricist - Lil' Will, ComposerLyricist - Lil' Troy, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Bruce "Grim" Rhodes, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1999 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Lil' Troy, MainArtist - Nattie, ComposerLyricist - Bruce "Grim" Rhodes, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Bruce Rhodes, ComposerLyricist - Cedric Penrice, ComposerLyricist - Nathaniel Davis, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1999 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Larry Troutman, ComposerLyricist - Troutman, ComposerLyricist - Willie D, FeaturedArtist, ComposerLyricist - Lil' Troy, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Ardis, FeaturedArtist - Bruce "Grim" Rhodes, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Ardis Wise, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1999 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Lil' Troy, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Bruce "Grim" Rhodes, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Ardis Wise, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1999 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Scarface, ComposerLyricist - Lil' Troy, MainArtist - Bruce "Grim" Rhodes, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1999 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Troy Birklett, ComposerLyricist - Lil' Troy, MainArtist - Bruce "Grim" Rhodes, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Bruce Issac Rhodes, ComposerLyricist - Ardis Wise, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1999 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Lil' Will, ComposerLyricist - Lil' Troy, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Bruce "Grim" Rhodes, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1999 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
David Wolinski, ComposerLyricist - Bad Company, ComposerLyricist - Lil' Troy, MainArtist - Nattie, ComposerLyricist - Bruce "Grim" Rhodes, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Big Ced, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1999 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Yungstar, ComposerLyricist - David Wolinski, ComposerLyricist - Lil' Will, ComposerLyricist - Hawk, ComposerLyricist - Fat Pat, ComposerLyricist - Patrick Hawkins, ComposerLyricist - Troy Birklett, ComposerLyricist - Lil' Troy, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - BIG T, ComposerLyricist - Willie Anderson, ComposerLyricist - Bruce "Grim" Rhodes, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Jarvis Lemon, ComposerLyricist - Terence Prejean, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1999 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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With its singsong chorus, melodic synth, and reverb-laden 808, "Wanna Be a Baller" became a regional hit in Texas, the South, and the Midwest. This track exemplifies the best aspects of Sittin' Fat Down South: heartfelt flows, crisp production influenced by classic Houston rap and Oaktown funk, and a slew of guest appearances. These elements make Sittin' Fat a commendable effort, but the release lacks lyrically. None of the cast ever step beyond retread gangsta themes; the sincerity with which they rhyme makes this palatable at first but cannot pull the listener through all 14 tracks. Additionally, Lil' Troy and crew are missing that almost intangible factor that takes rappers like Too Short and 2pac, of whom the Short Stop camp are conclusively fans, to that other level. This "X Factor" probably has something to do with where charisma, technical skill, and creativity meet. Sittin Fat Down South still shows potential, though, and at many points is prone to get the head noddin'. As a note to Geto Boys fans, both Scarface and Willie D. represent with appearances.
© Matthew Kantor /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:54:04
- Main artists: Lil' Troy
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Republic
- Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
© 1999 Universal Records Inc. ℗ 1999 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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