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4.1 ( 13 total votes )
Editor’s Note: Since our Managing Editor and Album Reviewer Extraordinaire, Nathan S., is off enjoying a relaxing vacation on the sandy beaches of an unknown Mexican locale, DJBooth.net has extended our hand to a highly-respected industry colleague. Providing this “guest review” of Slim Thug‘s new album, Boss of all Bosses, is TC of The Smoking Section. Four years ago, the commercial masses were introduced to the undeniable charm of the Houston Hip-Hop movement. With “Still Tippin” as the anthem, Mike Jones, Paul Wall and Slim Thug helped bring that Southern hospitality to Northerner’s doorsteps (and … ...Read the full album review
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Editor’s Note: Since our Managing Editor and Album Reviewer Extraordinaire, Nathan S., is off enjoying a relaxing vacation on the sandy beaches of an unknown Mexican locale, DJBooth.net has extended our hand to a highly-respected industry colleague. Providing this “guest review” of Slim Thug‘s new album, Boss of all Bosses, is TC of The Smoking Section.
Four years ago, the commercial masses were introduced to the undeniable charm of the Houston Hip-Hop movement. With “Still Tippin” as the anthem, Mike Jones, Paul Wall and Slim Thug helped bring that Southern hospitality to Northerner’s doorsteps (and wallets). While the former two artists went on to enjoy platinum-certified rookie seasons, the Neptunes’ creative control over the bulk of Slim Thug’s debut album, Already Platinum, likely alienated much of the emcee’s established fanbase. With a new label (E1, formerly Koch Records) that seemingly allows him to sit back in the driver’s seat, the Thugga unveils Boss of all Bosses, a mixed bag that revisits the Boss Hogg’s signature sound but doesn’t speak much for forward progress.
By this point, Slim Thug’s trademark lyrical topics of candy-painted automobiles, supreme braggadocio, and pulling any female in the vicinity are unlikely to excite listeners on their own, but, when done with flair, can still result in a quality product. The Kingz from the Underground show up on “Leanin” to add their trademark versification to Mr. Lee‘s bouncy combination of strings and swanky bass, whereas Paul Wall helps smooth things out the carefree “Top Drop,” which fittingly evokes visions of cruising the interstate minus the roof. And while first single “I Run” may be a stretch for radio acceptance, the electrifying synthesizer and Yelawolf‘s catchy chorus gives ...Bosses some much needed diversity.
Despite his booming baritone and ability to ride a beat as well as the Cadillac he constantly touts in his rhymes, Slim Thug still manages to stagnate over a considerable portion of the LP. The stale “My B*tch” comes off as just another retread of Biggie‘s “Me & My B*tch,” and the looped Case sample playing aimlessly in the background adds to the incongruity. “Welcome 2 Houston” manages to spotlight nearly every rapper to ever come out of Texas, but painfully pales in comparison to 2005’s “Draped Up (H-Town Remix).” Mannie Fresh proves there’s no love to be lost (or gained) with a humdrum chorus on the tepid “Show Me Love,” which sees Slim simply going through the motions of his own horn-laden melody. Even the revamped version of “I’m Back” misses its mark, making more of a ripple than a splash due to production that’s more subdued than that of the original.
Minor miscues (see Killa Kyleon on Auto-Tune for “She Like That”) are unfortunately magnified over the album’s skimpy tracklisting, causing Boss of all Bosses to be mediocre where it could have been major. All things considered, Slim Thug can still maintain his administrative position in the game despite this sophomore slump. Hopefully in the future he’ll choose to be a little more artistic with his own executive decisions.
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Average Member Rating: Total Ratings: 13
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| Posted on Mar 26, 2009 |
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this is an average hip hop album, my favorite tracks from this are Boss of all Bosses, Welcome 2 Houston, Leaning and I'm Back
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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i'm definitely feelin' the album, it was better than Already Platinum to me it was
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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I think overall, Already Platinum is a better album. Im still mad at the fact that they re-used an old Scatface verse for "Hard". That could be my fav song from the album, but that verse is from Yung Redd & Lil Ron album Paper Route song called "Street Lights"
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Slim Thug Album Will The Shit For Summer
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Even though Slim's lyricism is not (and will likely never be) top level, that's not really what he's aiming for. His bravado and swagger (which he's had before it became so overuses) over banging underground beats are what made him so big in H-Town and the Dirty South.
Already Platinum - Not really him. Boss of All Bosses - REALLY HIM. |
| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Hes The Boss of all Bosses platinum album FOR REAL!!!
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| Posted on Mar 29, 2009 |
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I HATE PPL TALKIN SHIT ABOUT SLIM THUG, OUTISIDERS PPL DONT KNOW SHIT CHECK HE'S BIOGRAPHY ! HE DINT CALL HIMSELF BOSS OF ALL BOSSES FO NUTIN GET YO FACTS STRAIGHT
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| Posted on Mar 30, 2009 |
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Overall, I prefer Already Platinum, though there are 4 or 5 songs that I have found myself listening to quite a bit on Boss Of All Bosses. Still a very solid album though.
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2009 |
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some pretty decent tracks on here, relative to the rest of the album. However, they will quickly grow old. I'd recommend listening to Jim Jones' new album, which, for some reason, has yet to be reviewed by the Booth!?
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2009 |
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5 really good tracks ... boss of all bosses, i run, smile, thug, welcome to houston
rest is whatever ... 5 good tracks is enough to get a 4/5 for me .. thanks mr. thug |
| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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I really think that Slim did a nice job with this album. Already Platinum was a good album, had some interesting production for Thugga to spit on and it worked. It was much more diverse, here Thugga drops some street bangers that I think were true to his roots and showed he can still drop those H-Town bangers. I like, "I'm Back" (explains his experience in the industry), "I Run" (straight banger), "Top Drop" (chill track), "Thug" (H-Town synth is dope+sample), "Associates" (dope track), "Welcome 2 Houston" (possibly my favorite track, I don't care if its 8 minutes long, its a banger that has a summer vibe to it, as well as some dope verses from Houston's best, including Pimp C at the end!). Good album for Thugga, I copped this.
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| Posted on Apr 10, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 21 |
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A good solid 13 tracks on fire straight outta houston!!! Always had love for Slim,didnt know him really since "still tippin"..
P.s. what happened to that track wit devin the dude? wasnt that supposed to be a Dr.Dre track?? Thuggaaaaa.. |
| Posted on Jun 04, 2009 |
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Welcome 2 Houston was pretty dope, I gotta admit.
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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