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AMG Review of Theater of the Mind
David Jeffries
All Music GuideCalling its guest vocalist co-stars and kicking-off with a "the movie's about to begin" intro, Ludacris' Theater of the Mind is dressed-up as some conceptual piece but this hodgepodge of high-gloss tracks just barely sticks together. While his previous effort, 2006's Release Therapy, was much more the thematically tight album and deserved a concept, this loose set of tunes is all-together more entertaining, thanks in no small part to a highly inspired Luda and all the punch lines he lands. Most are unquotable jokes that sound nothing but filthy when taken out of context -- especially the one about rappers so full of something they end up "rhyming in farts" -- but the superstar team-up with T.I. called "Wish You Would" boasts about "So many shoes that my closet look like Finish Line" and brings other reminders of "Pimpin' All Over the World" and its unashamed vision that wealth equals victory. Speaking of reminders, "Call Up the Homies" is a slower version of "the gather up the crew" number with Luda and special guest the Game trading lines in the style of 50 Cent and Eminem's "Gattman and Robbin'," or Snoop Dogg and B Real's "Vato." The only innovation on the track is the working in of Willy Northpole, a new hire at Luda's DTP label who has his international debut ushered in by giants. The whole Luda universe -- a place where albums are now just part of the picture -- gets involved as Hollywood weaves in and out, and a Chris Rock routine that questions the rapper's appearance at the Oscar's is brilliantly flipped into the self-deprecating "Everybody Hates Chris." Ving Rhames doing the James Earl Jones thing, the Floyd Mayweather appearance, and Don Cannon's Edwin Starr meets karate film production on "Undisputed" are other amazing moments, and while the Lil Wayne, T-Pain, and Chris Brown collaborations are all completely unsurprising, they all come with rock-solid hooks. Tacked on the end is a genuine and moving wake-up call where Luda, Common, and Spike Lee ask the urban youth to leave the 40s and the cocaine game behind. "I see the sunshine/Gazing through the windowpane/Blazing like indo flame" is how Luda sells a better life to the kids, proving this very smart, smart aleck may not be as hungry as six albums back, he's hardly a sellout on autopilot.
Album Review: Ludacris - Theater of the Mind
GWHH Review: Ludacris - Theater Of The Mind
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Another day, another GWHH Review. This one of Ludacris' 6th LP, Theater Of The Mind, which is in stores NOW! The album is packed with "co-stars" as, to paraphrase Luda, each track is like their own movie. It makes for a diverse hip hop album with each track's guest stars providing a fresh new sound [...]
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GWHH Review: Ludacris - Theater Of The Mind
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Another day, another GWHH Review. This one of Ludacris' 6th LP, Theater Of The Mind, which is in stores NOW! The album is packed with "co-stars" as, to paraphrase Luda, each track is like their own movie. It makes for a diverse hip hop album with each track's guest stars providing a fresh new sound [...]
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New Music Tuesday…. errrr Monday
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Yup, two of this week's most anticipated music releases are getting the early release treatment, thanks to Def Jam wanting to get the jump on the Thanksgiving shopping weekend. I feel kinda bad that we've left Luda out of the festivities this week, as his new album Theater of The Mind is very, very good [...]
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New Ludacris Album - "Theater Of The Mind" Plus New Common Album Too
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Billboard reported today about upcoming albums from Common and Ludacris, both of which sound tight as hell. Common gave the press a preview of 8 songs last night which Billboard describes as, "an electro-tinged departure from the MC's previous lyric-driven albums." Common told them:"I created this music for the summer time, it's about feeling good," Common tells Billboard.com. "This is the ty...
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And This Is What Happens...
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Track:Wish You Would ft. T.I.
...when you squash the beef!
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Ludacris “I Did It For Hip Hop” f/ Jay-Z & Nas - MORE
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Ludacris "I Did It For Hip Hop" f/ Jay-Z & Nas FULL, DJ, CLEAN, Track off upcoming album, Theater Of The Mind *Tibs Fav.™ Whoo, 18 track update for ya ears here, starting off w/ the much anticipated collabo between 3 of 2day's biggest rap stars: "I Did It For Hip Hop" by Ludacris f/ Jay-Z & [...]
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Happy New Year...sry I'm always late..lol
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Track:I Do It for Hip Hop (costarring Nas and Jay Z)
It's been a very long time since I've posted anything. I haven't really had time to listen or buy anything new. But I have been trying to keep up with other moggers posts. Since I don't listen to the radio or watch too much tv, this is where I find out what's new. oKay anyhow..since I've mogged last I've been listening to the Cool Kids, Nerd, and most recently Kanye West, thanks to a post b...
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Theater of The Mind: Original Samples
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I really, really hate putting incomplete sets on the site, but who knows when all the samples will be uncovered from this set. There is quite a possibility that this is it though, as Luda's other albums only have a handful of sample credits as well. Take it for what it's worth and we'll add [...]
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Ludacris now has my "go-ahead" to pull a....Bow Wow??
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Theatre of the Mind is going to be a top 20 hip-hop album when it is looked back upon in 5 to 10 years. Ludacris, born Chris Bridges finally decided to stop dumbing down his flow (Move Bitch! to MVP). altered some of his subject matter (Rollout to I Do it for HipHop), and has captivated my attention. He always had a penchant for hopping on anyone's song, and putting on a hot feature, almost lik...
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Ludacris & 9th Wonder In the Studio
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Yo, I love videos like this! Artists should do these more often. Luda and Ninth in the studio, working on "Do The Right Thing" off Luda's upcoming album Theater of the Mind (11/25). Common and Spike Lee also on the track. I hope this new Luda album is good! No Tags---Related Articles at Kevin|Nottingham: This Is [...]
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Video: Ludacris feat. Plies - Nasty Girl
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Keep it real, what brutha doesn't like a lady in the streets who can turn freak in the sheets? This song defines the perfect woman, top to bottom. I'm impressed at how Plies holds his own over this Swizz Beatz joint, while Luda ALWAYS delivers. This is a definite highlight from Theater of the Mind and a fitting choice for 3rd single. Not to mention the selection of eye candy. Oh yeah, my fav...
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Ludacris - Press The Start Button
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Luda shows he's still got plenty of fire left in him. Theater of the Mind in stores now!
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