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West Coast phenom Game takes fans to church with the release of his fifth studio album via DGC/Interscope. Heralded by lead single "Celebration," bonus track "Holy Water" and non-single song release "Hallelujah," Jesus Piece is available in two versions, a standard edition containing 12 tracks and a deluxe edition featuring three bonus cuts.
A panoply of notable artists make guest appearances throughout the set, among them 2 Chainz, Big Sean, J. Cole, Jamie Foxx, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and Wiz Khalifa. Producers include Cool & Dre, Jake One and Sap.
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Fans can also check out Game's previous albums: Game - The R.E.D. Album | Game - Purp & Patron | The Game - L.A.X | The Game - The Doctor’s Advocate
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Game ft. Lil Wayne, Big Sean, Fabolous & Jeremih - All That (Lady)
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Game - Holy Water
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Game ft. Chris Brown, Tyga, Wiz Khalifa & Lil Wayne - Celebration
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DJBooth Album Review
Game is the Dennis Rodman of hip-hop. And before you start screaming “shots fired!”, allow me to explain. Like most people, when I think of Rodman the first thing that comes to mind is his headline-generating behavior. But if you can manage to forget, for a moment, about Rodman’s tumultuous public life and focus strictly on his on-the-court performance, the raw numbers, it becomes immediately clear that he belongs among basketball’s elite. We’re talking five championship rings, two-time Defensive Player of the Year and the most rebounds per game of any player in NBA history. Ever. Goddamn – I don’t think most people realize Rodman was really that good, but he was.
Similarly, when I think of Game the first thing that comes to mind isn’t the music, it’s the headlines, the beefs with a new rapper every other week, the legal troubles. But then I start looking at the man’s resume. We’re talking a career that’s now almost a decade long. That’s a lifetime in rap years. We’re talking multiple platinum albums, including at least one classic (or near-classic). It can be hard to just focus on the music when Game sometimes seems so focused on everything but the music himself, but by any measure, his career really has been that good. So while I’ll admit that I’m a little surprised that his latest album, Jesus Piece, is dope at best and solid at worst, I really shouldn’t be. After all, it was only a year ago when his R.E.D. Album looked shaky in the lead-up to its release, then turned out to be one of the year’s best. Jesus Piece certainly isn’t his best album, but if it ends up being his worst, then Jayceon’s doing pretty damn good for himself.
The downside to Jesus Piece is that it often feels like it lacks a strong identity, an effect only accentuated by a guest feature list that’s longer than his arrest record. Take the album’s two biggest singles, Celebration and Lady, for example, both on their own merits, catchy and well crafted tracks. But both also rely on samples - Bone Thugs’ 1st of Tha Month and D’Angelo’s You’re My Lady, respectively - so prominent they almost feel like covers, and four (four!) guests on each track. These are good songs, but they don’t feel like good Game songs. And even when Game plays a larger part in his own tracks, he often makes so many other references and adopts so many other styles. For example, on Ali Bomaye’s second verse you can hear him consciously or unconsciously (it’s hard to tell) adopting Meek Mill’s flow. Or on title track Jesus Piece, a cut obviously inspired by Kanye…so inspired that Game even references Kanye repeatedly (“huh?!”).
But at the same time, that beat on Ali Bomaye is absolutely a beast, and on the whole it’s just one of those songs that demands some serious head nodding. Similarly, especially considering Common’s verse, Jesus Piece has to be considered dope. And as long as we’re being positive, Pray is a good reminder of just how fearlessly lyrical Game can be when he decides to really go for it, an effect that’s echoed on the Kendrick Lamar-assisted See No Evil. (Remember, Game gave Kendrick his first spot on a major label album.) And it’s hard not to respect Game for a track like Hallelujah. This is some of that real street gospel.
In other words, my feelings on Jesus Piece are complicated. On one hand there are too many guest features, on the other some of those guest features are excellent. On one hand the album’s sound sounds like an amalgamation of other rappers, on the other it’s kind of dope Game is versatile enough to incorporate any influence he wants to. There are no easy answers here, but Game has never been simple, never given us easy answers. He’s always been one of rap’s most complicated figures: too intelligent to dismiss as “ignorant”, to prone to outbursts to only appreciate for his artistry. Hip-hop just doesn’t make many rappers like Game. In fact, I can only think of one basketball player who even comes close, and I don’t think Game will ever fall apart like Rodman did. But while the world tries to figure him out, it looks like Jayceon Taylor is just going to continue making quality albums.
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Average Member Rating: Total Ratings: 28
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ali bomaye & pray is my favourites . but the album is quality almost all over .
but no classic |
| Posted on Dec 11, 2012 |
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This album confirms that Game is the most consistent artist in Hip Hop since Ghostface' heyday. Amazing album. Worth every cent!
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| Posted on Dec 11, 2012 |
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If I could give him 10 stars I would. D.O.B trippin this album goes HARD AF! All the songs go well with the album title Church, All That (Lady), Hallelujah, Pray, See No Evil all JAMS!!! Club Songs, Real Songs, you got it all.
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| Posted on Dec 11, 2012 |
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Game gets better and better with each album. Story telling could become his niche while his lyricism is growing leaps and bound. Haters gonna hate tho - he occasionally has to let you know what whip he's driving or what he's smoking on, you got some themes of the West Coast genre that won't die, but you talk about mic presence and overall quality.. the man has grown leaps and bounds.. Ali Bomaye goes hard!
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| Posted on Dec 12, 2012 |
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Solid album from top to bottom. 4/5
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| Posted on Dec 13, 2012 |
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DOPE album, Get it for free on http://yaheardthat.com
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| Posted on Dec 15, 2012 |
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Solid. His third best album in my opinion following the Documentary and Doctor's Advocate.
Not sure what he was trying to do with this concept except stir up a whole heap of controversy, but it worked well nevertheless! Lots of guests, but I feel every guest played their position well and it sounded very cohesive. (Except maybe on Lady and Celebration). It drops off a bit after Can't Get Right but overall a solid album. The beats are dope, the raps and dope, definitely one of the best of the year. My fav tracks - Ali Bomaye - Pray - Church - Jesus Piece - Heaven's Arms |
| Posted on Dec 16, 2012 |
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Btw, where's Nathan's review?
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| Posted on Dec 16, 2012 |
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To the guy that said Game's the most consistent artist in Hip Hop, you're an idiot. Guys like DOOM are 100x more consistent.
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| Posted on Dec 17, 2012 |
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After 10 listens, I hereby declare this a classic!
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2012 |
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| Posted on Dec 20, 2012 |
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Where is the review from DjBooth?
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| Posted on Jan 07, 2013 |
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I was waiting for the official review before I posted my rating. The mere fact that this album was released with only one single out, which didn't go well, and a whole fuss being made about Game, but having nothing to do with the music is a little perplexing.But then you listen to it and realize that it hides such quality that it would be a waste not to let the people experience it. The consequence, of course was the lowest first week position and sales for Game, which makes one wonder if the label should have started over with a different single. Both "All That" and "Celebration" feel a little out of place, as does the atrocious-but-bangin "I Remember" on the deluxe version. I agree that 3.5 is a fair rating. Will be waiting to hear more from Game.
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| Posted on Jan 10, 2013 |
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I've been following game for years, what is this garbage? it's even worse with some of the artist's he throws on his track when back in the day he would NEVER be doing tracks with these joke artists. Damn game you fell off my dude.
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| Posted on Jan 10, 2013 |
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It's awesome project! ;] Gratz Game
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| Posted on Jan 10, 2013 |
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| Posted on Jan 10, 2013 |
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Sorry Booth, but I feel this is Game's best album after Documentary, just so many great tracks, and the features mostly fit, and game holds his own on EVERY track imo. I think this album has rebuilt my faith in him.
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| Posted on Jan 11, 2013 |
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| Posted on Jan 12, 2013 |
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"when I think of Game the first thing that comes to mind isn’t the music, it’s the headlines, the beefs with a new rapper every other week, the legal troubles", spot on! I am a fan of the game but this isn't his best work its a good release but nothing compared to RED. I like the skits(Kevin hart kills it) but there is simply too many features. I thought I was listening to a dj khaled album. Big boi , T.i and kendrick have far better releases...
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2013 |
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I like this album..for me the best track is see no evil and the best feat. GAME 4 LIFE
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2013 |
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THIS ALBUM IS BLASPHEMOUS BUT I STILL FEEL IT
TRUE FANS STICK TO THEIR ARTISTS AND GAME IS ALWAYS BEEN THAT DUDE !!!! SINCE 2002 300 Bars to Why you hate the GAME (JUST BLAZE) He's always putting out ENTERTAINING Records NOT To mention HE Will World Start You're ASS I like A REAL Person and GAME REAL as it GETS Start to finish it's got CLASSIC on it in my books he will continue to PUT out HEAT for 2013 and Years on |
| Posted on Jan 14, 2013 |
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2013 |
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The Game's most conscience and greatest effort to date.
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2013 |
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2013 |
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| Posted on Jan 31, 2013 |
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pretty sick ep.
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| Posted on Feb 20, 2013 |
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the beat selection for this album is crazy...
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2013 |
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Consensus: Aside from some misguide tracks and lack of detail in overall theme, Game delivers a solid effort thanks to capable production and wise guest artist contribution.
Best Tracks: All That (Lady), Heaven's Arms, Pray, and See No Evil Weakest Tracks: Ali Bomaye, Jesus Piece, and I Remember (@*#$! nightmare!) |
| Posted on Jun 06, 2013 |
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Don't know why people didn't like this. It's not same as his early stuff and but still quality
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2013 |
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