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Reeces' Best Of '08: Top 30 Albums (11-09)
11. Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer Hudson
Released: September 30th
Genre: R&B
Producers: Ne-Yo, Stargate, Jim Beanz, Timbaland, Missy Elliott, T-Pain, Robin Thicke ,Diane Warren, Polow da Don, Brian Kennedy
US Billboard 200: #2
I've been a fan since I watched her in the role of Effie in the movie DreamGirls, role that gave her a Golden Globe and Academy Award. It is undeniable that she is one of the most talented, people to come from American Idol. I was really looking forward to this album and the first single Spotlight was just a little taste of what the album had to offer. Jennifer displays a kind of sassiness that makes the album more enjoyable, standout track Pocketbook featuring Ludacris is an example of it and I'm sure if it gets released, it will be huge. Jennifer's voice is very powerful but she controls it very well when necessary, My Heart and Invisible make her voice sound extremely beautiful. Tracks that display her vocal ability include the duet with Fantasia and the well know And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going. This self-titled debut is very balanced and without a doubt one of the strongest R&B albums of the year.
Standout Tracks:
- "My Heart"
- "Spotlight"
- "Pocketbook (Feat. Ludacris)"
- "If This Isn't Love"
- "Invisible"
10. T.I. - Paper Trail
Released: September 30th
Genre: Hip-Hop
Producers: Chuck Diesel, Nard & B, Rob Knox, Danja, Toomp, Drumma Boy, Kanye West, Lil C, Jim Jonsin, Just Blaze, Justin Timberlake, Swizz Beatz, Blac Elvis
US Billboard 200: #1
I've never heard a full T.I. album, but after hearing Live Your Life featuring one of my favorites, Rihanna, I had to give this album a spin. What intrigued me the most about the album was the amount of collaboration with current hit makers, including John Legend, Kanye West, Jay Z, Rihanna, Usher, and Justin Timberlake; not to mention the excellent producers that helped to make this album what it is. While there are some catchy tracks in the album (Whatever You Like, Swing Ya Rag, I'm Illy), the album is for the most part very serious and personal. No Matter What, Dead And Gone, You Ain't Missin' Nothing, show a more emotional side and talk about his controversial past. Whether it's a party beat or a deep and thoughtful track, T.I. delivered one of the best albums of the year. Hopefully he will be able to release more music next year.
Standout Tracks:
- "Dead And Gone (Feat. Justin Timberlake)
- "Live Your Life (Feat. Rihanna)"
- "You Ain't Missin' Nothing"
- "Whatever You Like"
- "Swing Ya Rag (Feat. Swizz Beatz)"
- "Swagga Like Us (Feat. Jay Z, Lil' Wayne & Kanye West)"
09. Mariah Carey - E=MC˛
Released: April 15th
Genre: Pop, R&B
Producers: Mariah Carey (executive) L.A. Reid (executive) William "will.i.am" Adams, Bryan-Michael Cox, Danja, DJ Toomp, Jermaine Dupri, James Poyser, Swizz Beatz, The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, Scott Storch, Stargate
US Billboard 200: #1
I was really looking forward to this as well, and I gotta admit this album got me addicted for a good 2 months. E=MC˛ is well balanced mix of pop and r&b tracks and combine that with Mariah's vocals, you get a great record as a result. In other words the album is a enjoyable mix of flirtatious club jams, midtempo love songs, and emotional ballads that beautifully showcase Mariah's powerful vocals. Even though the album went platinum, it's very obvious Mariah didn't choose the right singles, making the album underperform, Migrate, Side Effects, and even For The Record could have gotten the same reaction from the public that Touch My Body got. Whether the album underperformed or not, Mariah still managed to release once again an amazing album, truly one of the best of the year.
Standout Tracks:
- "Migrate (Feat. T-Pain)"
- "For The Record"
- "Side Effects (Feat. Young Jeezy)"
- "Bye Bye"
- "Touch My Body"
- "I Stay In Love"
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2/3 E=MC2 is one of my favorites too
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I will say nothing on this one, I'll be courteous
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I will say nothing on this one, I'll be courteous
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Duh.
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3/3
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2/3
haven't heard Hudson's yet.
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3/3!
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3 great albums. My Heart <3 That's like my favorite song from Jennifer's album!
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2/3
I never listened to Jennifer Hudson's album
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3 great albums again.
E=MC2 should've been at least be in the top 5.
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T.I.
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2/3
Jennifer and Mariah get 0.5 each.
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Quote:
Originally posted by Arith
I never listened to Jennifer Hudson's album
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WTF? I remember us talking about how we were looking forward to it. Go and download it right now, sir.
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3/3
Great albums!
<3 Paper Trail & E=MC2
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3/3
great albums!!!
hope you comment too at my best of '08
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2/3. I never heard TI's album.
Mariah should've been higher, E=MC˛ is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.
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