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Things in the Game Done Changed
Dave Hollister
Things in the Game Done Changed
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop, R&B
 
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Fans of R&B crooner Dave Hollister will notice a new positivity on his third disc, Things in the Game Done Changed. Not that Hollister's previous releases were all darkness and thunder--the Chicago native is first and ...  more »

     
   
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All Artists: Dave Hollister
Title: Things in the Game Done Changed
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 1
Label: Umvd Labels
Original Release Date: 1/1/2002
Re-Release Date: 10/15/2002
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop, R&B
Styles: Pop Rap, Soul
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 044001874727, 0044001874727

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Fans of R&B crooner Dave Hollister will notice a new positivity on his third disc, Things in the Game Done Changed. Not that Hollister's previous releases were all darkness and thunder--the Chicago native is first and foremost a romantic. But now, even songs detailing the down side of romance, like "Tell Me Why" (about a tempestuous lover) and "Love Hate Relationship" (the obvious), are thematically rooted in love, or rather, in striving for the perfect love. Hollister finds the elusive emotion elsewhere. "For You" is a tribute to the one who has faithfully stood by him; "I'm Wrong" is an apology so heartfelt, someone should give Hollister flowers; and "Baby Do Those Things" is about, um, well, you get the picture. A small army of producers ensures the mid-tempo grooves are slick and styling, but it's Hollister's creamy vibrato--honed in church and from being a longtime backing singer--that cuts to the heart like a hot knife through butter. --Kim Hughes

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Things In The Game Are Still The Same
J. Highsmith | Mitchellville, Maryland United States | 11/28/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)

"When I originally heard Dave Hollister on "Before I Let You Go" on Blackstreet's debut CD, I knew that he had the potential to have a solo career. Out of the more than 20 songs that were on the CD, "Before I Let You Go" was definitely one of the stand out songs. On his 1st disc, "Ghetto Hymns" it seemed as if he was trying to bring the thug image to r&b. He first single, "My Favorite Girl", dealt with a woman that Dave was creepin' with during his marriage that was trying to be #1 in his life. Dave carefully informed her that no matter what happend, his wife will always be his favorite girl. The song was an impressive one, but people may not have been expecting that from Dave. His next single, "Baby Mama Drama", was just about that. He broke down how he had to deal with the situation and you were able to get things from a man's perspective. "Ghetto Hymns" was a good CD, but I knew Dave could do better. He proved me right with "Chicago '85.... The Movie". After listening to his 2nd CD, you can tell that Dave put his heart and soul into this CD. You can feel the lyrics and emotions with each song and the production is Grade A. Songs like "We've Come To Far", "Destiny", "Doin' Wrong", and "I'm Not Complete" remained in heavy rotation for a long time, as well as, his 2 singles: "One Woman Man" and "Take Care Of Home". With every great r&b CD though, there comes a time where there is pressure to live up to what you have already released. Dave switched labels from Dreamworks to Motown and what comes from that is his 3rd disc, "Things In The Game Done Changed". His original 1st single, "Keep Lovin' You" is featured on the Steve Harvey r&b compilation CD and his new disc includes a remix of the song with AZ. The origial version does not appear on this CD. His current single, "Baby Do Those Things" is reminiscent of the nice slow jams that were on "Chicago '85" and is defintely one of the better songs on this CD. The rest of this CD is filled with midtempo and slow jams. The best songs being the slow jams: "Tell Me Why" and "What Should I Say" both have the potential to be a single and the midtempo jams "One Addiction" and "Tonite" as well. Tank shows up to produce 3 songs: "Love/Hate Relationship" is what most Dave Hollister fans are used to hearing but this is a nice track and on "I'm Wrong", Dave admits his faults and wants to work things out. What happens sometimes, in my opinion, is that once r&b artists made a high quality CD, the rest of their releases will be measured up with that high quality CD. While "Things In The Game Done Changed" is a good CD, it doesn't measure up to "Chicago '85... The Movie", in my opinion. The writing is high quality as usual, but the overall production is not as good on the few uptempo songs and some of the midtempo songs. So while things may change to some people, alot of times they really remain the same. Dave Hollister has a nice 3rd disc on his hands though. If you appreciate r&b music without the bling bling and the songs that talk about hookin' up with shorties at the club, Dave Hollister is the artist for you. If you already own "Ghetto Hymns" and "Chicago '85... The Movie", "Things In The Game Done Changed" is a welcome addition to your Dave Hollister collection.James' Top 51) Baby Do Those Things
2) What Should I Say
3) Tell Me Why
4) I'm Wrong
5) Tonite"
JUST SMOOTH
E.H. | st.louis by way of chicago | 10/18/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)

"ONCE AGAIN DAVE HOLLISTER BRINGS FORTH AN ALBUM JUST TO CHILL TOO. THE BROTHER HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE HIS BLACKSTREET DAYS AND WHILE NOT HAVING THE BEST VOICE IN THE WORLD, THE BROTHER KEEPS IT SIMPLE.....THIS IS HOW I RATE THE TRACKS:1. Things in the Game Done Changed, 4-5. SHOULD HAVE BEEN FULL
2. It's Okay, 4-5. NICE LIL GROOVE TO RIDE TOO
3. What's a Man to Do, 4-5. I KNOW THE PAIN OF THIS ONE. NICE!
4. My Everything, 4-5. WILL MAKE YOUR TOES...AFTER THE 2ND TIME
5. Baby Do These Things, 4-5. THE DAVE SLOW LOVE CUT TO HIS WOMAN
6. For You, 3-5. COOL SONG BUT THE CHORUS GETS TO YOU AFTER A WHILE
7. One Addiction, 4-5. JUST A NASSSY LIL GROOVE
8. No Ordinary Love (Interlude),4-5. ONCE AGAIN SHOULD HAVE BEEN A FULL SONG
9. Love Hate Relationship, 4-5. LIKED IT CAUSE I HAVE BEEN THERE
10. Tell Me Why, 4-5. OH YEA....TELL US WHY WOMEN!
11. What Should I Say, 4-5. NICE TRACK.
12. I'm Wrong, 4-5. WE CAN BE WRONG TOO
13. Tonite, 3-5. A NICE TRACK TO CHILL TOO...COULD HAVE BEEN DEEPER
14. No One Else, 3-5. BACK TO THE UPBEAT....NICE.
15. We Gonna Make It (Mama E's Song),4-5. THIS IS MY JOINT
16. Keep Loving You [Remix] - Az Izz, 2-5. LIKE THE ORIGINAL BETTER.WELL THATS MY TWO CENTS....ONELOVE"
He's awesome
Jimmy Semenya | South Africa | 05/25/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've always been a fan and this guy never seems to let me down. I really can't get over him. you should really listen to "i'm wrong" it blows me away. the whole album it's fantastic and it's worth your record collection. ooh , i love me some dave."