Search - David Banner :: Mississippi: The Album

"I'm From a Place...where a flag means more than me"

Enlightened | Atlanta Georgia | 05/26/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"David Banner is nothing new to the hip hop scene. Being half of the Mississippi based group Crooked Lettaz it is not surprising that this producer, through all his hard work and dedication, has finally found the medium to display his talents nationwide.I had first of David Banner a couple years ago on the song `Get Crunk' which featured Pimp C. It sported a beautiful sample of Run DMC's Rock Box and was a classic down south. So when I heard `Like A Pimp' it was nothing but that butter for yo breakfast toast. And as good and crunk as that song is...one would expect that to be the best song on the album...no sir...but we'll leave the best song for later.The album starts out rather rowdy just as any person would expect. It's the south and we got to get it crunk first and foremost. "What It Do', the lil jon infected `Might Getcha', and the aforementioned `Like A Pimp'. David Banner gets down ATL style on the track `F... Em' which features Pastor Troy and Bonecrusher and the song is rather tight...as the beat switches from fast to slow and vice versa depending on who's rapping. I can't really explain this track you just got to hear it.After that song the album slows down...but in a good way. The album gets more personal, he starts kicking knowledge on politics and society, and reminisces on life. `Mississippi' could arguably be the best song on the album. On the song Banner claims that he doesn't feel free where he is from and where "the flag means more than me". This song might open people's eyes if they think discrimination and hate is behind us...they are in for a rude awakening. `Cadillacs on 22's' is a song about coming up. Even when you do get big and get that stuff you want don't forget to give back to the community and don't forget where you came from...stay true to yourself. Fast Life is a classic riding song about the fast life and how he needs to calm himself down before he gets killed. The best song on the album is `Still Pimpin" featuring the surprise guest Kamikaze (the other half of Crooked Lettaz). This track is purely classic. Enough Said.This album is filled with songs with a whole lotta substance and it really hits home...I would not hesitate to say that this is one of the best albums of the year so far. There is not one wack song on the entire disc but there are two worthless skits that sorta mess up the flow of the album. But still this album is a modern classic...even though I've only had it for about a week...I can tell that I will be listening to this album for a while. Five Stars."

Excellent CD

Mistress Rage | 07/08/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is my first David Banner CD but I can't wait for the next one to come out. This is what the Dirty South is all about right here. Do buy this CD!!"

South Keeps Gettin Down

Ether | Florida | 06/19/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Uh Oh, the south has done it again. David Banner is on FIRE. he keeps it to his roots. And He has got just enough guest appearences to not over due it. Lil Flip, bone crusher, killer mike, This album is hott. If you don't have it, whenever you got some money and you need a new CD, get this one."