John P. Kelly 2001 Album

Mr. Cheeks

This is Mr. Cheeks' first solo album away from his group, the Lost Boyz. What kind of a name is 'Mr. Cheeks' by the way?... Anyway, this is a decent project with lots of good music with a number of tracks toeing the line nicely between boom bap but still feeling somewhat poppy. There are lots of little funk touches throughout the album. As a rapper, Cheeks doesn't do anything to stand out from the crowd. After a number of plays, I can't say a bar, flow, presence, or anything has caught my ear. The lack of any great song also lets this down. Ratings albums like this is always difficult because I find its consistency very good, but there are no amazing high points. The only song I feel an urge to skip is the closer, 'Major'. A light 3.5/5 for its consistency. Beats: ★★★☆ Rapping/Bars: ★★★ Hooks: ★★★☆ Best Tracks: Light Camera Action!, Worldwide Bouncin, What the Fuck Is This, Till Me Meet Again, I Remember