Search - White Boy :: No Gray Area

Impressive Debut

06/10/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I would never have bought this album or even knew who White Boy was but I went to see Twista perform in Cleveland and White Boy was the first opening act. Right away I enjoyed his energy and enthusiasm, and left the show very impressed. Even ran into him afterward leaving the venue and told him he had a great show and shook his hand, he was very nice and appreciative. Onto the album . . .You'll notice White Boy has a different sound than most popular rap out today, and that's a great thing. He has a unique voice and shows great rhyming skills for someone his age (18). Gives you a variety of looks on the album as well, from more upbeat offerings to more mellow ones that talk about things more personal to him. Seemingly very honest and open with his words you can easily connect to White Boy. Kanye West produced two tracks including "U Know" (which he also raps on) and "Do Dat Dance" both of which are hot. Some of my other faves include "Roll With Me" (ft. Twista), "Cadillacs Remy & Dro", and "Where The Party At?". Simply put, I got the album and couldn't take it out of my rotation for a few weeks listening to it heavily. It's a very impressive debut with no weak tracks on it, and I guarantee White Boy is definitely gonna blow up. Whether he does it right now or not, this album will be looked back upon as the one that started it all. If you're a rap fan, don't sleep on White Boy . . . you don't wanna miss out."

Too Hard To Swallow (2 Stars)

Norfeest | Washington DC USA | 10/17/2005

(2 out of 5 stars)

"I checked this album out because the reviews had me curious. I'm glad I checked it out from the library instead of actually paying for it. These 5 star reviews are definitely bogus. I've come to the conclusion that the spotlight reviewer (Dorrie Wheeler) needs to have her hearing checked. She's the same chick that gave Trina, Paul Wall, and (brace yourself) Heather Hunter 5 stars. Apparently every CD she listens to is the best CD she's ever heard. Go figure.



There are some listenable tracks, but nothing to write home about. I can think of maybe two. "It's Alright" features Jason Weaver and it's listenable, but nothing outstanding. And his single "Can't Get Out Of The Game" is tolerable too. That's all of the positives I can think about.



There isn't anything on this album that even comes close to making it worthy of 5 stars. As a matter of fact, it's pretty wack. This album is a pretty lazy attempt to copy all the latest trends and it comes off pretty lame. There are generic crunk tracks like "What!" and psuedo-instrospective tracks like "Daddy" that come off pretty weak. In the latter song, White tackles topics like being a young thug and selling crack that are simply unbelievable. This listener isn't buying it. Every "trend" album should have an ode to cars, alcohol, and weed. That song appears on this album in the form of "Cadillacs, Remy, and Dro". And what "trend" album is complete without generic club joints? Well, even though he tried, "Where The Party At" simply falls flat on its face. Even the beats from Kanye West sound like some old throw away beats that he was trying to get rid of. I could go on and on about what's wrong with this album, but I'm not trying to write a two page review. In a nutshell, weak rhymes, weak beats, and a lazy presentation keep this album from being any good.



What makes this album almost unlistenable are the formulaic, tired, and boring cuts. The beats are bland and the rhymes are weak. What it boils down to is the fact that White Boy can't really rhyme. He'll have to actually put more effort into his next album if he expects to stick around for a considerable amount of time. It would help if he came off more genuine, but I simply can't swallow his stories of thuggin', slangin' rocks, and wildin'. If I'm being honest, I have to recommend that buyers skip this one. You'll thank me for it, trust me.



Standout Tracks: It's Alright feat. Jason Weaver and Can't Get Out Of The Game



PS - Not that it even matters, but if you're paying attention to the album, you'll hear him say that he's half black and half white. Just wanted to clear that up. Either way, his album still sucks."

Awesome CD

eddie | Vancouver, BC | 01/10/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD totally caught me off guard. I first heard the song "Roll with Me" and loved it, but i was a little unsure of how the rest of the CD would be. To my surprise, it was great. He's got a unique style and that's one of the reasons i really enjoyed his music. If you're sick of the "mainstream" rap, then this is the one. You'll love it. I'll be keeping a close eye on WhiteBoy for future cd's."