ATI's Official Review: Eminem Presents-The Re-Up

A.T.I. · 11-21-2006, 07:15 PM

Eminem
Eminem Presents: The Re-Up
Shady/Aftermath/Interscope
**1/2

Its fairly obvious to most hip-hop fans that the last few years have been a disaster for Eminem. Marshall Mathers has had to deal with the death of his right-hand man Proof and a publicized split with ex-wife Kim, not to mention a bout with drugs and a the release of his critically disappointing album Encore. But in true Eminem fashion, Mathers returns to the rap game, and brings along the Aftermath family for this fourth-quarter compilation.

The Re-Up kicks off with the high-energy "We're Back" but Em is unfortunately upstaged by his more hungry guests, primarily Obie Trice, who leaves Em, Stat Quo, Bobby Creekwater and newcomer Cashis in the dust with his stand out verse. Obie sounds sharp again on the remix of "Pistol Pistol," but Eminem is yet again overshadowed on the album's title track by a seemingly rejuvenated 50 Cent, where Em's overly hard flow comes off as boring. The first single "You Don't Know" is a typical one for the Interscope crew, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but both the production and rhymes end up sounding redundant. "Jimmy Crack Corn" features a horribly corny Eminem alongside 50 Cent, who does an interesting job switching his flow to the beat of this otherwise forgettable track. Questionable Eminem signees Cashis, Stat Quo, and Bobby Creekwater fail to impress on The Re-Up as their respective solo joints go down as nothing more than filler. While the production on The Rep-Up sounds much too similar from track to track, the piano loops on "We Ride For Shady" and "Get Low" provide nice backings for Obie, Cashis, and Stat Quo. The remix to The Massacre’s "Ski Mask Way" begs for an inspired Eminem verse, although 50 does an adequate job keeping it interesting, unlike the remixes to "Shake That" and "Smack That". The album's closer is also its finest cut, as Eminem finally gets personal on "No Apologies," as he details his reasoning behind the harsh attitude that is Eminem, while soulful violins play out the album.

The Re-Up does not come off as a total disappointment, but more of a over-publicized mixtape full of unnecessary remixes and guest artists. The production is average for an Aftermath release, but the main problem comes in the lack of creativity in the rhymes. Let's hope Em only invites 50 and Obie along for the next ride.

~GS16~ · 11-21-2006, 07:50 PM

2.5 Outta 5???? This Album Is Tight People Are Looking At It Like Its An Eminem Album But Its A Promotion Album For Creek, Stat, & Ca$his, And The Album Does Its Job By Putting Them On The Map

Look Out For Statlanta Comin Soon....

A.T.I. · 11-21-2006, 09:24 PM

^^it really doesnt because none of them drop anything above average, they just seem like some other mixtape cats..who cares...none of the new dudes make an impression

Swissman · 11-22-2006, 01:09 AM

to much dickryding on this forum.

toinedog · 11-22-2006, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~GS16~

2.5 Outta 5???? This Album Is Tight People Are Looking At It Like Its An Eminem Album But Its A Promotion Album For Creek, Stat, & Ca$his, And The Album Does Its Job By Putting Them On The Map

Look Out For Statlanta Comin Soon....

Damn it ive been looking out for Statlanta since 2004..they need to stop pushing that shit back and let it drop..Every since i heard "Like Dat", I wanted to hear this damn album..If it doesnt drop in 2007, Im going to give up on it and it better be a classic having to wait so long for it.

Sorry I had to get that out of my system.

1.2.3 · 11-22-2006, 03:13 PM

that proof track was really dope.

Slim Shady · 11-22-2006, 03:49 PM

^ but it was old

and I kinda agree with the review, even though I havent listened to it a lot, and I like Jimmy Crack Corn.

But to Cashis & Bobby Creek: that shit is never coming out

New Era · 11-22-2006, 04:18 PM

i fink people was expecting album quality, but it alwayz was gunna b a mixtape, and 4 a mixtape it was pretty good, i agree with the fact that cashis and bobby creek are kinda average, but eminem seems 2 hav improved since encore and itz nice 2 here 50 improving agen, id probably say 3 outta 5

BenzinoDickRider · 11-23-2006, 11:29 AM

^^^^^agreed

Katch 26 · 11-23-2006, 11:31 AM

man , i give this album 4 otta 5 easy

rip da jacker · 12-19-2006, 08:53 AM

i'd giv dis a 4/5

DaDizzle · 10-14-2007, 04:16 PM

Thought I'd bump it cause of what ATI said in the Cheers and GRODT thread

Mariano · 10-15-2007, 01:50 AM

I thought it was some good shit

P_Eastwood · 10-21-2007, 06:46 AM

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Mishkaveli · 11-03-2007, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1.2.3

that proof track was really dope.

THAT PROOF TRACK WAS OLD TOO, I HAD IT ON MY PC LIKE HALF A YEAR BEFORE THE ALBUM DROPPED, MAYBE EVEN LONGER AND IT ALSO HAD A HOOK BY EMINEM ON IT AND ANOTHER VERSE FROM PROOF IF I REMEMBER RIGHT AND THEY JUST SHORTENED IT AND THREW IT IN AS A SKIT

YoungGeeza · 03-17-2008, 11:16 AM

good review, album wasn't that good

11-21-2006, 07:15 PM	#1
A.T.I. Agitating the Ignorant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 7,600 Repped: 1,376 Repped 2,041 Times in 718 Posts Neg Reps: 155 Neg Repped at 162 Times in 129 Posts	ATI's Official Review: Eminem Presents-The Re-Up ATI's Official Review: Eminem Presents-The Re-Up Eminem Eminem Presents: The Re-Up Shady/Aftermath/Interscope **1/2 Its fairly obvious to most hip-hop fans that the last few years have been a disaster for Eminem. Marshall Mathers has had to deal with the death of his right-hand man Proof and a publicized split with ex-wife Kim, not to mention a bout with drugs and a the release of his critically disappointing album Encore. But in true Eminem fashion, Mathers returns to the rap game, and brings along the Aftermath family for this fourth-quarter compilation. The Re-Up kicks off with the high-energy "We're Back" but Em is unfortunately upstaged by his more hungry guests, primarily Obie Trice, who leaves Em, Stat Quo, Bobby Creekwater and newcomer Cashis in the dust with his stand out verse. Obie sounds sharp again on the remix of "Pistol Pistol," but Eminem is yet again overshadowed on the album's title track by a seemingly rejuvenated 50 Cent, where Em's overly hard flow comes off as boring. The first single "You Don't Know" is a typical one for the Interscope crew, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but both the production and rhymes end up sounding redundant. "Jimmy Crack Corn" features a horribly corny Eminem alongside 50 Cent, who does an interesting job switching his flow to the beat of this otherwise forgettable track. Questionable Eminem signees Cashis, Stat Quo, and Bobby Creekwater fail to impress on The Re-Up as their respective solo joints go down as nothing more than filler. While the production on The Rep-Up sounds much too similar from track to track, the piano loops on "We Ride For Shady" and "Get Low" provide nice backings for Obie, Cashis, and Stat Quo. The remix to The Massacre’s "Ski Mask Way" begs for an inspired Eminem verse, although 50 does an adequate job keeping it interesting, unlike the remixes to "Shake That" and "Smack That". The album's closer is also its finest cut, as Eminem finally gets personal on "No Apologies," as he details his reasoning behind the harsh attitude that is Eminem, while soulful violins play out the album. The Re-Up does not come off as a total disappointment, but more of a over-publicized mixtape full of unnecessary remixes and guest artists. The production is average for an Aftermath release, but the main problem comes in the lack of creativity in the rhymes. Let's hope Em only invites 50 and Obie along for the next ride. __________________ “At a snail's pace, I won this race that y'all trail"

11-21-2006, 09:24 PM	#3
A.T.I. Agitating the Ignorant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 7,600 Repped: 1,376 Repped 2,041 Times in 718 Posts Neg Reps: 155 Neg Repped at 162 Times in 129 Posts	^^it really doesnt because none of them drop anything above average, they just seem like some other mixtape cats..who cares...none of the new dudes make an impression __________________ “At a snail's pace, I won this race that y'all trail"

12-19-2006, 08:53 AM	#11
rip da jacker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 743 Repped: 16 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	i'd giv dis a 4/5 __________________ And Ne-yo is like young Michael, I'm Quincy hoe Now hear the flow that broke the Da Vinci code

10-14-2007, 04:16 PM	#12
DaDizzle Bush me Douche Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 4,538 Repped: 87 Repped 774 Times in 338 Posts Neg Reps: 130 Neg Repped at 93 Times in 74 Posts	Thought I'd bump it cause of what ATI said in the Cheers and GRODT thread __________________

10-21-2007, 06:46 AM	#14
P_Eastwood Macaroni With The Cheese Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Body Yaself ... / Bang Bang Boogie/174th BRONX NEW YORK Posts: 7,667 Repped: 1,071 Repped 761 Times in 312 Posts Neg Reps: 2 Neg Repped at 39 Times in 33 Posts	jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj __________________

11-21-2006, 07:50 PM	#2
~GS16~ Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: World Posts: 6,333 Repped: 682 Repped 834 Times in 198 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 2 Posts	2.5 Outta 5???? This Album Is Tight People Are Looking At It Like Its An Eminem Album But Its A Promotion Album For Creek, Stat, & Ca$his, And The Album Does Its Job By Putting Them On The Map Look Out For Statlanta Comin Soon....

11-22-2006, 01:09 AM	#4
Swissman Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PA Posts: 926 Repped: 142 Repped 83 Times in 57 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	to much dickryding on this forum.

11-22-2006, 03:13 PM	#6
1.2.3 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: new york Posts: 1,388 Repped: 166 Repped 40 Times in 19 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	that proof track was really dope.

11-22-2006, 03:49 PM	#7
Slim Shady Level 99 Frank White Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Alphen a/d Rijn - Netherlands Posts: 2,400 Repped: 100 Repped 228 Times in 119 Posts Neg Reps: 4 Neg Repped at 14 Times in 13 Posts	^ but it was old and I kinda agree with the review, even though I havent listened to it a lot, and I like Jimmy Crack Corn. But to Cashis & Bobby Creek: that shit is never coming out

11-22-2006, 04:18 PM	#8
New Era Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 386 Repped: 112 Repped 2 Times in 2 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	i fink people was expecting album quality, but it alwayz was gunna b a mixtape, and 4 a mixtape it was pretty good, i agree with the fact that cashis and bobby creek are kinda average, but eminem seems 2 hav improved since encore and itz nice 2 here 50 improving agen, id probably say 3 outta 5

11-23-2006, 11:29 AM	#9
BenzinoDickRider $$$FaBoLoUs$$$ Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 400 Repped: 21 Repped 4 Times in 4 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	^^^^^agreed

11-23-2006, 11:31 AM	#10
Katch 26 aka 'E'-ThUg KiLLaH....!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: aYo FK WheRe Ya At Kid, Itz WhErE U Fr0m, 'Cause WheRe Im Fr0m Niaz Pack Nuthin' but Da Big Gunz Posts: 5,004 Repped: 687 Repped 6,669 Times in 629 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	man , i give this album 4 otta 5 easy

10-15-2007, 01:50 AM	#13
Mariano Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Modesto Posts: 621 Repped: 236 Repped 6 Times in 3 Posts Neg Reps: 2 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 1 Post	I thought it was some good shit

03-17-2008, 11:16 AM	#16
YoungGeeza Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 2,779 Repped: 911 Repped 1,585 Times in 136 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	good review, album wasn't that good

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