06/06/07 - Swizz Beatz-One Man Band Man (XXL Review)

YounG AleX · 06-06-2007, 03:10 PM

Deep down inside, everyone wants to be a star. That’s why it’s no surprise that so many beatsmiths are trading in their boards for the mic. Although there’s the occasional success story (Dr. Dre), not everyone is as fortunate. Creating countless hits for some of the game’s top artists since 1998, Swizz Beatz ignores the odds and adds his name to the list of producer turned rapper hopefuls with One Man Band Man. Not counting his 2002 compilation, Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories, which was more of a showcase of his production prowess and how many rap friends he had on speed dial, this marks the South Bronx, N.Y., native’s official solo debut as an MC rhyming without any assistance for the majority of the disc.

Living up to his album’s title, Swizzy plays double duty as the sole producer and headlining act. Now, expecting any lyrical wizardry from a producer/rapper not named West is downright futile. Yet, for every weak line—“Engine, engine No. 9/You talkin’ crazy, made you lose ya mind,” on the raucous “Bust Ya Guns”—there are glimpses of MC potential. For instance, “You Know Your Boy Did That” finds a confident Swizz listing his numerous accomplishments over brooding instrumentation (“1999/I did that/Took the hard street shit, and I flipped that/It all started from a little corner scheme/I took it all to a million dollar dream”). The wordplay continues on the organ-fueled “The Funeral” and the somber “Part of the Plan,” with Chris Martin of Coldplay’s soulful vocals on the chorus. On the latter, Swizz spits, “I wish I could fly away on a unicorn/I’m from the ghetto, and every day a human is born/So who cares if I’m stretched out on the scene surrounded by forensic teams.”

Although these bouts of reflection show promise, Swizz’s lyrics take a backseat when he shifts to party mode. Falling in line with his lead single and club smash “It’s Me, Bitches,” Mr. Beatz keeps the energy levels high and the content shallow on the festive booty banger “Money in the Bank.” Then, the producer known for creating multilayered original compositions lazily jacks a Bill Withers sample to pen the ego-trippin’ “Take a Picture” and stunt for the cameras on wax.

Still, if there’s one thing Swizz Beatz can do, it’s get the party started, and he delivers that the rest of the way. Doing what he does best, Da Monsta packs a strong electro-guitar twang and heart-pounding bass line into the catchy “Big Munny.” He continues to get his swag on behind the boards, with anthemic horns and strings carrying “Top Down” to sonic bliss. But it’s the booming “Product Man” that inspires Swizz to brag: “88 million sold, that’s an understatement/Now 100 million units sold, that’s the right statement.”

Clearly, Swizz went into this project trying to prove a point. Aside from Lil Wayne, R. Kelly and Jadakiss on “It’s Me, Bitches (Remix),” the only other rap guest on One Man Band Man is Drag-On, who appears on the aforementioned “Bust Ya Guns.” While the superproducer deserves praise for not falling into the trap of hiding behind a slew of guest appearances, there are pros and cons to going at it for self. For the most part, though, the proven hitmaker masks his lyrical inconsistencies with a bevy of bangin’ beats that should ride out the summer and have cats chillin’ in the Beemer, listenin’ to Swizzle. —SEAN A. MALCOLM

source-xxlmag.com

pDASH · 06-06-2007, 04:49 PM

props on this
what happened to "come and get me" with Cassidy

The JumpOFF · 06-06-2007, 04:55 PM

sounds good. and they do have a point. he did it on his own its not like diddys albums that has a million guests on it. making every other track sounds like someone elses track dropped on his album. good read.

Fabuless · 06-06-2007, 07:54 PM

Kanye West
Eminem
Dr. Dre
TI

is some of the rappers/producers that can produce/rap

G-Unit Bear · 06-07-2007, 12:58 AM

yea good read. good luck with to swizz. hot producer, looking forward to his raps.

shady713 · 06-07-2007, 07:03 AM

kanye west
eminem
....

wa da hell z dat ?

nash3000 · 06-07-2007, 09:30 AM

il defo be checking that shit out...swizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzle

Europe Guy · 06-07-2007, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabuless

Kanye West
Eminem
Dr. Dre
TI

is some of the rappers/producers that can produce/rap

ti produce beatS?

bamalam mcbarker · 06-07-2007, 06:44 PM

ti dont produce

Young Nicks · 06-17-2007, 09:34 PM

man im actually thinking about coppin this album one man band man..

GangGreenSeason · 06-21-2007, 05:17 PM

yeah im bout to go cop it right na

Babe Truth · 06-22-2007, 09:23 PM

em started producing after he rapped

same with ti

dmxrulzny567 · 06-23-2007, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-Tur

props on this
what happened to "come and get me" with Cassidy

I have heard that "Come N Get Me" is supposed to be on Cassidy's 3rd album, but I'd say thats just a rumor for now.

PrOpZ on the XXL review, mite cop it when it drops

06-06-2007, 03:10 PM	#1
YounG AleX AleX iS Like... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Where haven't we been yet? Posts: 3,193 Repped: 890 Repped 5,210 Times in 714 Posts Neg Reps: 66 Neg Repped at 13 Times in 8 Posts	06/06/07 - Swizz Beatz-One Man Band Man (XXL Review) 06/06/07 - Swizz Beatz-One Man Band Man (XXL Review) Deep down inside, everyone wants to be a star. That’s why it’s no surprise that so many beatsmiths are trading in their boards for the mic. Although there’s the occasional success story (Dr. Dre), not everyone is as fortunate. Creating countless hits for some of the game’s top artists since 1998, Swizz Beatz ignores the odds and adds his name to the list of producer turned rapper hopefuls with One Man Band Man. Not counting his 2002 compilation, Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories, which was more of a showcase of his production prowess and how many rap friends he had on speed dial, this marks the South Bronx, N.Y., native’s official solo debut as an MC rhyming without any assistance for the majority of the disc. Living up to his album’s title, Swizzy plays double duty as the sole producer and headlining act. Now, expecting any lyrical wizardry from a producer/rapper not named West is downright futile. Yet, for every weak line—“Engine, engine No. 9/You talkin’ crazy, made you lose ya mind,” on the raucous “Bust Ya Guns”—there are glimpses of MC potential. For instance, “You Know Your Boy Did That” finds a confident Swizz listing his numerous accomplishments over brooding instrumentation (“1999/I did that/Took the hard street shit, and I flipped that/It all started from a little corner scheme/I took it all to a million dollar dream”). The wordplay continues on the organ-fueled “The Funeral” and the somber “Part of the Plan,” with Chris Martin of Coldplay’s soulful vocals on the chorus. On the latter, Swizz spits, “I wish I could fly away on a unicorn/I’m from the ghetto, and every day a human is born/So who cares if I’m stretched out on the scene surrounded by forensic teams.” Although these bouts of reflection show promise, Swizz’s lyrics take a backseat when he shifts to party mode. Falling in line with his lead single and club smash “It’s Me, Bitches,” Mr. Beatz keeps the energy levels high and the content shallow on the festive booty banger “Money in the Bank.” Then, the producer known for creating multilayered original compositions lazily jacks a Bill Withers sample to pen the ego-trippin’ “Take a Picture” and stunt for the cameras on wax. Still, if there’s one thing Swizz Beatz can do, it’s get the party started, and he delivers that the rest of the way. Doing what he does best, Da Monsta packs a strong electro-guitar twang and heart-pounding bass line into the catchy “Big Munny.” He continues to get his swag on behind the boards, with anthemic horns and strings carrying “Top Down” to sonic bliss. But it’s the booming “Product Man” that inspires Swizz to brag: “88 million sold, that’s an understatement/Now 100 million units sold, that’s the right statement.” Clearly, Swizz went into this project trying to prove a point. Aside from Lil Wayne, R. Kelly and Jadakiss on “It’s Me, Bitches (Remix),” the only other rap guest on One Man Band Man is Drag-On, who appears on the aforementioned “Bust Ya Guns.” While the superproducer deserves praise for not falling into the trap of hiding behind a slew of guest appearances, there are pros and cons to going at it for self. For the most part, though, the proven hitmaker masks his lyrical inconsistencies with a bevy of bangin’ beats that should ride out the summer and have cats chillin’ in the Beemer, listenin’ to Swizzle. —SEAN A. MALCOLM source-xxlmag.com __________________ I learned that everybody is not your friend. You have to watch who you associate with and surround yourself with positive things and people who want to do something positive.- Gucci!

06-06-2007, 04:49 PM	#2
pDASH Answers 2 Questions Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,285 Repped: 288 Repped 320 Times in 46 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 2 Times in 2 Posts	props on this what happened to "come and get me" with Cassidy __________________ BIG EX! www.thisisBIGEX.com

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The JumpOFF Justo Sound Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Road Rage, Florida Posts: 1,865 Repped: 138 Repped 294 Times in 47 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	sounds good. and they do have a point. he did it on his own its not like diddys albums that has a million guests on it. making every other track sounds like someone elses track dropped on his album. good read. __________________

06-06-2007, 07:54 PM	#4
Fabuless Producer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,285 Repped: 2,380 Repped 204 Times in 59 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Kanye West Eminem Dr. Dre TI is some of the rappers/producers that can produce/rap __________________ 20 G's for this watch, Are you sick G? A dot com on my arm, ThisIs50 - Chamillionaire

06-07-2007, 09:30 AM	#7
nash3000 senior member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Right Here Posts: 183 Repped: 0 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	il defo be checking that shit out...swizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzle __________________ Watch What You Say To Me.....

06-07-2007, 12:58 AM	#5
G-Unit Bear Raider Nation Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 162 Repped: 1 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	yea good read. good luck with to swizz. hot producer, looking forward to his raps.

06-07-2007, 07:03 AM	#6
shady713 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: casablanca - morocco Posts: 1,127 Repped: 528 Repped 1,629 Times in 188 Posts Neg Reps: 2 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	kanye west eminem .... wa da hell z dat ?

06-07-2007, 06:44 PM	#9
bamalam mcbarker Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 794 Repped: 428 Repped 219 Times in 43 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	ti dont produce

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Young Nicks $ C4RRYIN6 MY$3LF $ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anderson,SC a piece of shit of a city... 864 Posts: 1,617 Repped: 426 Repped 929 Times in 249 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	man im actually thinking about coppin this album one man band man.. __________________ Yo dont forget to click the green button or leave rep.

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GangGreenSeason Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Im In The "A", Do W/e'z Necessary Posts: 392 Repped: 0 Repped 1 Time in 1 Post Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	yeah im bout to go cop it right na

06-22-2007, 09:23 PM	#12
Babe Truth Da Truth Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,912 Repped: 296 Repped 82 Times in 26 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	em started producing after he rapped same with ti

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