Vol 2, in conjunction with the Purple Ribbon All-Stars on November 22 through Purple Ribbon Records; Aquemeni Records had become defunct after Benjamin left the company. The first single from the album was “Kryptonite”, which reached 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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2' is a very entertaining sampler of all of the artists that Big Boi has signed to his new Purple Ribbon label. Many of these artists have been featured on OutKast albums before, and a bunch were in the Dungeon Family a few years ago when they released 'Even in Darkness'. They are all very talented rappers from the ATL area and it's great to finally hear them on this disc ('Got Purp? 1' is a hard-to-find mixtape). It's good that Big Boi has found an outlet to let his talented friends get some exposure.'
2' really doesn't break any new ground in the hip hop industry, so from that standpoint it's a bit disappointing, because we are so used to OutKast always bringing us music like we've never heard before. The intro by Killer Mike has the same music as 'Aquemini' from the 1998 Kast album of the same name. The leadoff single, 'Kryptonite (I'm On It)' is an entertaining showcase with sounds similar to current crunk of the south.
One of the best songs is 'Me, My Baby, and My Cadillac' by Sleepy Brown. It's got that smooth sound we're used to from Sleepy, who is one of the best R&B singers around if you ask me. If he can put together some consistent, broader releases I can see great things for him on Purple Ribbon. Newcomer Bubba Sparxxx, the white rapper who had a song I remember called 'Ugly' a couple of years ago, has joined the Ribbon and adds a great presence to the group.
One of the nicest surprises of 'Got Purp? 2' is that Antwan managed to get the Goodie Mob, one of the greatest hip hop groups, back together for a great song, 'Hold On'. 'Hold On' would not have sounded out of place on their untouchable 'Soul Food' and 'Still Standing' albums, I'm so happy that they're finally together again.
Affiliate group Konkrete, which we first heard on 'Speakerboxxx's 'Tomb of the Boom' gets a few songs for exposure, they have a lot of potential. 'Claremont Lounge' is a smooth riding song that features the recently quiet Cool Breeze, great to see him back in the game. It's got a great beat for bumping in the car. There are also some nice songs featuring new R&B singer Scar and old favorites like Killer Mike and C-Bone.'
2' is a very entertaining listen because it really picks up right where 'Stankonia' and 'Speakerboxxx' left off for Big Boi. The music is most obviously influenced by southern hip hop of the last ten or so years, and there are some great rhymes dropped over the long CD. It doesn't really break any new ground for Big Boi, but it's got some really great grooves and I think that Purple Ribbon will be an outlet for some of Big Boi's musical indulgences that he can't get out on OutKast albums. 'Idlewild' and '10 the Hard Way' keep getting pushed back, so any OutKast or even southern hip hop fan who's tired of brainless crunk should pick this up and bump it for a while. Straight up pimp if you want me you can find me in the A! A!!!!!!Big Boi has returned! And this time not with long time partner Andre Benjamin of Outkast but with a brand new crew and record label.
Purple Ribbon Entertainment consists of Bubba Sparxxx, Sleepy Brown, Big Boi, Killer Mike, Konkrete, Janelle Monae, and Scar. Affiliates include Goodie Mob and Organized Noize production team. With this lineup it's clear to see that Big Boi plans to keep the Dungeon Family/ Outkast reign on top for years. The lead single Kryptonite proves that Big Boi has that magic in making hits as much as his Outkast rhyme partner Andre Benjamin.
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Kryptonite became an Anthem for Atlanta and rightfully so because it is one of the best songs of the year. The rest of the album delivers as well. Killer Mike drops his knowledge on DF Dedication and keeps it ridin on My Chrome. Sleepy Brown drops in for what is perhaps the best song on the album Me & My Baby & My Cadillac which is oh so smooth. The second single Body Rock is definitely a hit and should be the next single.
The melody to this song is so addictive ( body rock body rock now everybody rock) with a great beat and tight rapping. Bubba Sparxxx drops Claremont Lounge which is an ode to being a playa and getting this female to do whatever. My favorite song on the album is Time Will Reveal by Janelle Monae. It's somewhat of a throwback song to the feel good So So Def Bass All Star days yet it is modernized. I love how they brought back that old ATown freaknik style with this one. Back in the days when people used to 'tick'. Get up on it if you don't know.
Goodie Mob reunites for Hold On produced by Organized Noize.so you already know that's a classic. Bun B of UGK and Big Gee from Boyz N Da Hood accompany Big Boi on 808 and it is that fiya. Scar sings like nobody's business on What Is This, a smooth ballad about love; this song also features Cee-Lo so it can't be anything but quality. Janelle Monae shows up again on Lettin Go.which is a feel good no more drama song that is excellent.once again bringing back that old So So Def sound. Her two songs got me counting the days till her album drops.This album is definitely a great album and is one of the better albums of the year.
Big Boi gets the job done very well with this compilation and I'm anxious to see what more they have to offer. This is a great start to what seems should be a long lasting label.
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