August 11, 2005
Jermaine Dupi Presents…Young, Fly, and Flashy Vol. 1
Review
Failing to live up to the billboard chart toppers for Mariah Carey, Usher, and Bow Wow, Jermaine Dupri’s Young Fly & Flashy Vol.1 features some of the Dirty South’s best, minus the crunk. Featuring Pastor Troy, Bun B, Daz, and some of JD’s So So Def labels up and coming acts, the CD simply lacks JD’s hit-making touch. With its predictable hooks and contrived bass beats, the album is more like a left over sampler of closet hits. One of the hottest tracks on the album is the club banger “Gotta Getcha.” However this song title should not be taken literally when it comes to buying this CD.
Other highlights include “Throw’d Off” performed by T. Waters and “I Think They Like Me (Remix)” featuring Dem Franchise Boyz, JD, Da Brat, and Bow Wow. Neither convincingly fly nor flashy, JD flat lines. Let's hope any ideas for Vol. 2 get “Throw'd Off.” Grade: D
- Maya Pope-Chappell
Posted at August 11, 2005 08:05 PM