Up and coming rappers take note, “It’s about having a divine body of work”.--For those who have watched The Black Carpet (BET) recently, then this quote should sound well familiar; but if not, Busta Rhymes seems to always keep it real. His rambunctious, raw, in your face style has endured over time and after educating us with 2006’s The Big Bang, Busta is poised to show us exactly why he’s Blessed.
It’s been a rough year or so for Busta Rhymes and, as most of you know, it all started with the shooting death of his best friend/bodyguard Israel Ramirez. From there, suspicion abounded about Busta not willing to cooperate with the police in a attempt the capture the suspects but, for his sake, feel free to reserve judgment. Regardless, Busta seems unfazed and with this new album, I’m Blessed, I’m sure he has quite a bit to address.
Featuring production from the likes of Pharrell, Cool & Dre, and the legendary DJ Scratch, I’m Blessed is sure to be another surefire hit for Busta. Already, his lead street singles “Don’t Touch Me (Throw Da Water On ’Em)” and “Where’s My F**kin’ Money” are circulating quite a bit of buzz but, also, peep the grown & sexy “Lights, Camera, Action”. I’m not sure if this track will make the final cut of the album or not but it’s reminiscent of his collaboration with Janet a few years back on "What’s It Gonna Be”.
You would think that for an artist as well established as Busta that complacency would sink in at this stage of his career but it’s good to see otherwise. So many artists lose that proverbial hunger after years of longevity but one thing’s for sure, Busta has remained consistent. As far as guest appearances on this new album, I’m Blessed is packed with a bevy of features that include: Common, Mary J. Blige, T.I., Jamie Foxx, Linkin Park, Lil’ Wayne, Justin Timberlake, Ludacris, and more. However, I’m more interested in hearing what Busta has to say. The Big Bang was a disappointment, in my opinion, so hopefully I’m Blessed will be a gift rather than a curse.
It’s been a rough year or so for Busta Rhymes and, as most of you know, it all started with the shooting death of his best friend/bodyguard Israel Ramirez. From there, suspicion abounded about Busta not willing to cooperate with the police in a attempt the capture the suspects but, for his sake, feel free to reserve judgment. Regardless, Busta seems unfazed and with this new album, I’m Blessed, I’m sure he has quite a bit to address.
Featuring production from the likes of Pharrell, Cool & Dre, and the legendary DJ Scratch, I’m Blessed is sure to be another surefire hit for Busta. Already, his lead street singles “Don’t Touch Me (Throw Da Water On ’Em)” and “Where’s My F**kin’ Money” are circulating quite a bit of buzz but, also, peep the grown & sexy “Lights, Camera, Action”. I’m not sure if this track will make the final cut of the album or not but it’s reminiscent of his collaboration with Janet a few years back on "What’s It Gonna Be”.
You would think that for an artist as well established as Busta that complacency would sink in at this stage of his career but it’s good to see otherwise. So many artists lose that proverbial hunger after years of longevity but one thing’s for sure, Busta has remained consistent. As far as guest appearances on this new album, I’m Blessed is packed with a bevy of features that include: Common, Mary J. Blige, T.I., Jamie Foxx, Linkin Park, Lil’ Wayne, Justin Timberlake, Ludacris, and more. However, I’m more interested in hearing what Busta has to say. The Big Bang was a disappointment, in my opinion, so hopefully I’m Blessed will be a gift rather than a curse.
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