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Album Review - Jibba Jawz - Welcome To The World
Of...
Reviewed by: ADG of Ozone Magazine
With most of the album being produced by the artist,
it’s evident that his production is much better than his flow.
I’m not saying he can’t flow, because "Now EverybodyOn
Earth" would blow that accusation right out of the water. Jibba
Jawz shares the stage with fellow 305 artist Garcia on "I Getz
Down," where they give each other a run for their money over
a low-tempo Premo-inspired track. On the lead single, "Grime,"
the call-and-response hook is nicely done, and Profile’s beat
could easily contend with Swizz Beatz. By the end of the album you’ll
be impressed. I know I was.
Rating: 3 ½ (out of a possible 5)
Album Review - Jibba Jawz - Welcome To The World
Of...
Reviewed by: Brent Maloney of Purely Rap
When I saw a package from Miami, FL today I figured I was going
to be listening to some Trick Daddy or Booty music seeing that's
what's poppin in MIA. To my suprise I found decent music....real
decent. Jibba Jawz' underground release "Welcome To The World
Of..." is a very solid debut.
Every aspect of this album is on point. It's not 5 mic material
but c'mon, for a young cat from Miami who DOESN'T sound like someone
from Slip N Slide, he has to be on to something. Production on this
album is handled by Jibba Jawz himself except for 2 tracks which
is done by Profile from S.H.O.K. Entertainment. Production is on
point. It doesn't sound like anyone elses style, it has scratching
in it to throw hip-hop flava in it, it has samples in the intro,
it has heavy basslines, it has hypnotic beats that make you move
ya neck. Some of the beats on here remind me of an old Wu album,
some of them are so innovative they don't remind me of anything
except for the S.H.O.K. logo.
Lyrically 'Jawz flow reminds me of one that would be along the lines
of Rakim. He uses nice punchlines, metaphores, and just raw lines.
"You're style is like easy pussy baby, I rip through that."
Jawz lyrics are decipherable yet complex enough to make you want
to listen closer. Jibba let's us know his positive side and mentions
a few times on the album that he doesn't carry heat. See, not just
Trick loves the kids. Not just cribs and autos on here, we get a
little more respect from him on the lyrical-interest aspect.
Highlights of the album would be "Get Up", "Work
With Me feat. DJ Triste", "You Don't Want Me To Make A
Song Bout'chu", "Clap Yo Handz", "Sound Clash",
the guitar savvy "Diff'rent Kinda Love feat. Ramon Jack"
and "Don't Say A Word."
A very very solid underground album by Jibba Jawz titled "Welcome
To The World Of..." is definately going to give MIA more respect
in hip-hop and let the rest of the nation know that they are more
capable of making more than just club joints. This is the best underground
album I've heard in a looooong time. I'd like to see this cat rip
a show as well. Play on playa
Album Review - Jibba Jawz - Welcome To The World
Of...
Reviewed by: Crunk Magazine
Jibba Jawz is a straight lyricist coming out of Miami, Florida.
He can spit some very vicious rhymes and performs well over a spicy,
beat on a lovely song called “You Don’t Want It.”
Jibba does his thing on another tight song called “Get Up.”
He drops his own hook and spits lyrics on point over a smooth beat
for “Get Up.”
Tracks like “Clap Yo Handz” and “I Getz Down”
will have many underground fans wanting to hear more. There are
a few production flaws on this CD with a few songs sounding okay,
but Jibba has got some tight skills when it comes to rapping. If
you like well-made hip hop then check out his lyrics on a excellent
song called “Sound Clash” which features some tight,
well-made, words. Tracks like “Don’t Say A Word”
and “Different Kind Of Love” are songs that contains
some very deep beats with some great lyrics by this underground
sensation from Florida.
Rating: C R U N ( 4 out of a possible 5)
Album Review - Jibba Jawz - Welcome To The World
Of...
Reviewed by: Rohit Loomba of Chinatown Productions
Today’s music industry has become increasingly
commercial. Artists turn to producers such as the Neptunes to make
hits which are now starting to fall into a pattern. This budding
monotony is the beginning of the decline of hip hop’s popularity.
If hip hop wishes to maintain its strength it must turn back to
the creativity it once embodied and rallied upon. Even lesser known
artists often fall into the pit of commercial sounding albums with
the false pretenses that this will positively influence sales and
popularity. Jibba Jawz of Shok Entertainment does not find himself
trapped in the desire to over commercialize his music. Jibba’s
album Welcome to the World Of… is a fresh album with a welcome
sound.
Jibba’s delivery is attention grabbing but at times seems
forced or simply suffers a temporary break down. Jibba’s delivery
is fresh and on point through most of the album. At some points,
however, the delivery drops levels. These drops offs usually occur
when multi syllable words are placed and fitted in awkward spots.
Perhaps crisper writing would get rid of this problem. Through Jibba’s
delivery, it can be heard that Jibba is genuinely invested in his
musical endeavors. Jibba’s style is unique and welcome; however,
Jibba does the same thing for most of the album. Jibba needs to
show more versatility and a higher degree of willingness to try
different delivery styles. At times Jibba’s word play can
be rather awe inspiring. Not many artists can get on a short burst
of nice lyrical word play as can Jibba.
Production on this album really gives the album its unique feel.
The production compliments Jibba’s style well and allows Jibba
to shine. Some instruments and sounds, or at least highly similar
ones, can be found multiple times on the album, making some beats
sound similar. Production comes from Jibba Jawz himself who shows
a nice ability to manage both the production and emceeing. Only
two tracks are produced by another producer who happens to be Profile
for Liquid Shield. Profile’s beats have some nice drum lines
and utilize some very interesting sounds. Profile’s production
on “Grime” is some of the best production on this album.
The samples used for the beats are also definitely hot. Jibba Jawz
not only does most of the production by himself but does all the
spitting. No other rappers are found on this album besides two:
Garcia and Ramon Jack.
Jibba’s tracks deal with issues such as his music and his
experiences as well as references to hip hop today and in the past.
Jibba does not rap about the cliché topics that have been
found in hip hop too often. Jibba’s album thus sets itself
apart from others even more. Some of the best cuts on this 17 track
album are “Grime”, “You Don’t Want It”,
“Get Up”, “I Getz Down”, and “Sound
Clash”. This album only has one skit which keeps a nice fluidity
between the tracks.
The cover art is nothing too significant. Perhaps it holds some
greater meaning for Jibba. The cover art hosts an image of Earth
with what is appears to be the sun in the distance (it may be the
moon reflecting the sun). Perhaps Jibba wants to warn listeners
before listening that there are ready to have an out of this world
experience due to the innovative approach that Jibba takes with
his tracks.
This is a well recorded album with a unique feel to it. If Jibba
can step it up a little there isn’t a reason why Jibba Jawz
can’t leap out of the water and take a bite out of the drowning
industry for himself and perhaps even help keep it afloat.
Rating: 3½ chainlinks (out of a possible 5)
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