Reviews (page 4 of 7)
Holy y2k i give it a high three!
First half of the album was a pleasant surprise, then the 2nd half was kinda meh
This album is the epitome of the R&B/hip-hop/neo-soul sound of the very early 2000's. While it was probably enjoyable at the time, the sound is VERY dated. Just couldn't get into it.
A lot of fun to listen to. Good lyrical craft mixed with rnb touches.
Loved “It takes more” and “Krazy Krush” but not much after that
Considering how fast her star waned I wasn’t expecting much from this but it was a pleasant surprise Dy-Na-Mi-Tee has an absolute cracker and there are a few other great songs too Nothings terrible This was decent
I listened to enough of this. No need to hear any more or any of this ever again. I'm failing to see what made this any different or better than all the other rap albums on this list. 1/5
Not bad. Never heard of Ms. Dynamite before, but there's a nice variety of styles on here and she has a great voice. 3/5
Decent album. It seemed good enough that I'm surprised I've never heard of it before. This isn't my genre but I still preferred this over many similar things. Maybe that's just the novelty of it being new 3/5
Good but a little repetitive
This was pretty good, great flow and a very soulful voice. It's not enough up my alley that I'd listen to it again, but I quite enjoyed this (and it's a welcome reprieve from all the punk and dad-rock this list throws up)
Wow... What a blast from the past, and that main single is going back in rotation.
I'm vaguely aware of Ms Dynamite (aka Lady Dynamite) from the early 2000s but have never listened to her. This is an impressive R&B/soul record and I can see why it attracted some attention and a Mercury Prize. But I have to confess that I didn't find this particularly memorable or overly significant. I guess it's not really my style. I kept thinking that it sounded like a British Beyonce, which is certainly not a criticism. I understand why she's got her fans, and I don't have anything negative to say, but I wouldn't normally seek this one out.
Bland
Dated and too long
Very 2002. Dated and bland all around.
I really like this. Good beats and a unique sound. It's nothing super original, but it's dance-y and I'd listen to it again happily.
How have I never heard of this record? It's so good I can already tell. I'm hearing so much early 2000s in this, but also some of the things that really exploded later... dance hall, grime... really cool. It definitely is dated. Not sure I'd listen again. But I like its integrity.
It's fine. I enjoyed the singles that I remember from its original release. There's quite a bit of filler. Don't really understand why it's on the list but I didn't hate it.
I recognised 'Dy-Na-Mi-Tee' as something triple j played pretty frequently but that's about it. Quite enjoyed this one, a nice slice of forgotten early-00s hip-hop that's a lot closer to soul and R&B. Chill vibes, good voice.
Huff nei. Det var noe potensiale her. Tynne greier. Noen ålreite selvfølgelig. Put Him Out var jo kul, mens den mest avspilte var jo helt krise.
Just didn't grab me but thats just me.
She’s a bit better than expected but I didn’t have high expectations
I had heard of her but didn’t really know her music. I quite enjoyed it.
So much dopeness on one record! I’m only familiar with a couple songs on here so the whole album listen was a first for me, once again thanks 1001! No skips and I’m adding this to some playlists for future listens!
I didn't think I had heard of this artist, but I vaguely recognized the opening track. I didn't recognize anything else. Love the music on this!! Afraid 2 Fly and All I Ever were favorites. Not typically something I would listen to, but i enjoyed it. 3.5
I thought this was OK. A bit vanilla and certainly not worthy being on this list.
I think I could have lived without hearing this - its not bad, but its not the best example of this genre, and its not a genre I really enjoy
The good songs are good but run too long and lack variety, there are no bad songs per se, but plenty of filler.
meh
I don’t know…it was alright. I enjoyed most of it but won’t go out of my way to listen to it again. The sound production was quite well done and fun to listen to on a stereo.
Fantastic album with some instant classics. So many of the instrument lines were pulling from famous pieces of music. Plus, Ms. Dynamite's flow was buttery. I loved this album.
This was great, gave me classic 2000s pop/r&b vibes. Surprised I had never heard of her before. 8/10
After a while thought this is a really good album, got to be near the end right? wait, there's 10 more tracks?
Has some great grooves.
On ollu huonompiakin tätä Genreä
Juu ei. ⭐️⭐️
Ihan jees, ei mitään mieltä räjäyttävää.
I liked dy-na-ny-tee. Overall it was pretty good. While i do like R&B, her music isnt particularly my "style" but I did enjoy it.
This really is a phenomenal debut album, sung from the heart with much to say about the experience of being a young black woman growing up in London at the turn of the millennium. Ms Dynamite herself is labelled as being a rapper, but I’d put this more in the camp of R&B and soul, and it compares very favourably with something like The Miseducation of Lauren Hill. An unexpected delight for a Monday morning!
Our good friend Satsuma compared this album to Lauren Hill Miseducation, and I couldn't agree more. Solid hip hop/modern R'n'B from the turn of the century with a talented vocalist.
1.6 Sounded pretty generic to me. Like Destiny's child without the hooks
Nothing too exceptional about this album…Lauryn Hill lite
Best part of listening to this is realising that the hidden track is buried so deep you’ll need a map, compass and dynamite to find it. Along with a strong desire to justify your life choices. 1/5 21/9/25
After the first few songs I was rather impressed. Goodnlittle hooks and nice performances from Ms. Dynamite for the most part. Then it started to get quite dry and dull, with only a few noteworthy songs from there onward. 5/10
I would like to give this a 3 but its just that I don't care for this type of music, so when the songs go long, I lose interest Musically, I love the musical collages she makes & her voice is fine, rap is ok. The lyrics are where I just lose interest. It's fine if you like this type of music. Otherwise, mediocre. And what's with that weird panting at the end of All I Want.
Perfectly pleasant, especially on the sassier tracks. Without any of it being really outstanding. A touch long of course, although that felt less of a problem here than it sometimes is. Nothing really dragged, but beyond the first couple of tracks not a lot stood out either.
sounded good but lacked originality, don’t think it should be on this list but i thought it was ok
Immediate dancehall x rnb vibes. Quite like it. Female empowerment themes. Other hip hop/reggae blending. Best track - Put Him Out 3 stars - wanted to love it, but didnt live up to its potential given its stylistic origins.
surprised me. Maybe because my last few albums were not so modern. This was pretty good, funky, wild lyrics.
more soulful than I expected, and some notable songs, but a bit preachy at times
This feels like warmed over Destiny’s Child, but it is solidly listenable. Quite a bit longer than it should be, though.
Full of bops but also aggressively 2000's
Edgy, mind blowing
Yawn.
# 🎧 In-Depth Review: Ms. Dynamite - *A Little Deeper* ## 📀 Album Overview *Released:* June 10, 2002 *Label:* Polydor Records *Key Producers:* Salaam Remi, Michael "Punch" Harper, Bloodshy & Avant *Commercial Performance:* Sold 495,000 copies in the UK (as of 2011), won the 2002 Mercury Prize, and received three MOBO Awards and two BRIT Awards . --- ## 📝 Lyrics and Themes ### Strengths - **Social Commentary**: Tracks like "It Takes More" critique materialism and machismo ("We leave this world alone, so who gives a fuck about the things you own?") . - **Personal Narratives**: "Brother" explores family trauma and sacrifice, while "Dy-Na-Mi-Tee" recounts her upbringing with vivid storytelling . - **Empowerment**: "Put Him Out" advocates for self-respect in relationships, and "Watch Over Them" addresses Black-on-Black violence . ### Weaknesses - **Preachy Tone**: Some lyrics come off as overly didactic (e.g., "Sick 'n' Tired") . - **Inconsistency**: Back-half tracks like "Gotta Let U Know" and "All I Ever" feature generic R&B themes . --- ## 🎶 Music and Production ### Style and Innovation - **Genre Fusion**: Blends UK garage, hip-hop, R&B, reggae, dancehall, and neo-soul. Tracks like "Seed Will Grow" (featuring Kymani Marley) incorporate reggae, while "Krazy Krush" experiments with electro . - **Production Quality**: Salaam Remi’s influence (known for work with Fugees and Amy Winehouse) brings warmth and rhythmic complexity, using live instruments and samples (e.g., the vibraphones in "Dy-Na-Mi-Tee") . ### Shortcomings - **Dated Elements**: Some hip-hop and R&B production feels typical of early 2000s trends . - **Inconsistent Pacing**: The album loses momentum after the first half, with filler tracks like "Now U Want My Love" . --- ## 🧐 Themes and Message - **Self-Reflection**: "Afraid 2 Fly" meditates on mortality and vulnerability . - **Social Justice**: "Get Up Stand Up" (hidden track) echoes Bob Marley’s activism, urging resilience . - **Female Empowerment**: Challenges male-dominated genres, paving the way for artists like Lily Allen and Little Simz . --- ## 💡 Influence and Legacy - **Cultural Impact**: First solo Black British woman to win the Mercury Prize, influencing later artists like Amy Winehouse, Ray BLK, and Greentea Peng . - **Genre-Blending Template**: Pioneered a mix of UK garage and socially conscious lyricism, expanding the global appeal of British urban music . --- ## ✅ Pros and Cons ### Pros 1. **Lyrical Authenticity**: Personal and socially relevant themes . 2. **Genre Diversity**: Innovative fusion of musical styles . 3. **Cultural Significance**: Broke barriers for Black British women in music . ### Cons 1. **Inconsistent Quality**: Weak back-half tracks . 2. **Dated Production**: Some sounds haven’t aged well . 3. **Preachy Moments**: Occasional lack of subtlety in messaging . --- ## 🎯 Conclusion *A Little Deeper* remains a landmark album for its bold fusion of genres, social commentary, and empowerment themes. While inconsistences in its second half and dated production hold it back from timelessness, its influence on UK music and legacy as a Mercury Prize winner solidify its importance.
Kind of mediocre and way too long. Not terrible but kind of forgettable.
British rappers are all similar. I don't get it. It was ok but not my favorite. I don't have any highlights. It seemed like every British rapper i have ever listened too.
Not bad, but felt a lot like others. It reminded me of a less good version of a Lauryn Hill album. Still, not bad.
Good pop.
This is fine. I'm not a hip hop head, but have definitely enjoyed some of the albums that have popped up. This one just never escalates to the level that I can appreciate.
Ihan kelpo r'n'b-levy, mutta ihmettelen listalle päätymistä. 3/5
This album feels a little dated, which makes sense. There were parts that still felt good but a bit too much felt dry. Still you see you the skill.
It was good. Usually hip hop is annoying for me to listen to, it sounds too rough. This on the other hand felt chill, and her voice was nice to listen to. 7/10
Yes it was ok.
-good beat -good singing -good message
This was way better than I thought it would be. I was full into my alternative kid phase when this came out, so I'm sure I just lumped it in with 'other'. I was aware of Dy-Na-Mi-Tee but I certainly didn't listen to it. Getting the album now, I was expecting more rap / hip-hop, but it's much more melodic and singing-led. It's not my usual cup of tea, but I actually enjoyed pretty much all of it. Dy-Na-Mi-Tee is a stand-out, and has a real chill vibe to it that I like. As an added bonus, it's a real cool album cover.
83% Best: Dy-Na-Mi-Tee; Anyway U Want It; Sick 'n' Tired Must-Hear? Sure
This had a great groove to it and was actually a solid debut. Even though I couldn't help but think she sounded like the Walmart version of Ms. Lauryn Hill.
Solider Rap, waren am Anfang vier, wurde dann aber etwas anstrengend. 3 1/2.
great
Here we go again, UK-centric bias at full speed ! Oh well. Let’s give her a chance... The good : pleasant enough to listen. Nice singing voice, and not a bad rapper either. Production is good, with some catchy samples and clean sound. Nice mix of RnB, rap and Caribbean inflences. A diverse musical landscape with some melancholic moments and a few more dynamic tracks. I liked "Put Him Out", where she sounds like a more polite version of Lil’Kim. The bad : flat, consensual and generic. Clearly tailored for radio and mass consumption (her producers worked on Britney Spear’s album, so it’s not very surprising). Sounds like basically every female pop-rap and neo-RnB act between 2000 and 2010, just slightly better executed. Verdict : a reasonnably talented artist, but a mainstream project somewhat devoid of originality. For someone called "Dynamite", she kinda lacks fire. Maybe it would be better if she got angry and cursed sometimes ? But then the BBC wouldn’t invite her... I’m afraid I’ll have forgotten this album in two days. I’ll give it a 2* though, because I didn't actively hate it as I did a few other albums here. Also – why the hell is this on the list ? This is ridiculous. Ms. Dynamite was famous for about 2 minutes in the UK, she made 2 albums then stopped her career. If she’s here, why not Diam’s ? She’s got twice the number of albums to her name...
The listening makes me "sick'n tired"...
While music as a whole is so rich, it feels a bit pathetic to see so many albums on this list whose only distinction is simply being on it. I really liked the single Dy-na-mi-tee when it first came out and hoped for an alternative Brit rap album, but I quickly got disappointed. It sounds like overproduced Aaliyah with a heavy dose of Alicia Keys, in fine a well packaged product. Unpretentious R&B pop, not necessarily unpleasant (though sometimes it is), but in my view it doesn’t belong here.
Some good songs but I think this is more nostalgia than actually being great.
Classic, although hasn't aged amazingly, feels a bit "shit keyboard in the shed" at times. Shit recording from the 00s doesn't have the same charm as shit recording from the 60s
4.0
This one is an interesting genre-mix. There's clearly a lot of hip hop, but also elements of R&B and possibly some soul. Some tracks remind me of Amy Winehouse Standouts It Takes More - Bloodshy Main Mix 3/5
Solid storyteller good beats
Sounds like she was working through some stuff. I hope this album helped.
This was a solid R&B album, but not enough to turn me into an R&B fan.
Not really my thing
This was pretty paint by numbers. Especially for the early 2000s.
I was jamming and dancing but also thinking and pondering
Not really worth inclusion in the 1001. Not bad, but it's that same stupid UK bias from the author that shows over and over, if you see something random on the list, it's probably a UK act that isn't bringing anything super exciting to the table.
Eh
I liked her rapping more than the singing in the choruses, actually. The autotune used made her voice sound less distinctive. The collaborations were... okay. I actually liked the interludes (which I rarely do). She definitely has a great lyrical flow and feel. Songs like "Ramp" really shows that. Hard to believe it's a good 20 years old, but it feels fresh to me (but what do I know?) Top tracks: "Dy-Na-Mi-Tee," "A Lil Deeper," "Put Him Out," "Ramp"
Weak pick. A Mercury Prize winner so that's why it's here but sometimes the Brits like things only a Brit can like. Or maybe things only half a million Brits can like given its album sales. Reminds me very much of that 2000's diva R&B sound - Jully Black comes to mind but she was only big(ish) in Canada and is not worthy of a nod on this list. Neither is Ms. Dynamite. Both are decent but less impressive versions of Mary J. Blige, who is a legend and so far has not shown up on this list (and I'm closing in on 1,065 albums). The album is also too long - why does it need to be over an hour? All that being said, there's nothing awful about what's here. It's just average and unmemorable.
Super generic and way too long. When I saw it was some British artist I never heard of from 2002 who won the Mercury Prize, I immediately assumed it's since been removed from the 1001. Yup. Tracks that I thought were catchy: Dy-Na-Mi-Tee, Put Him Out, Sick 'n' Tired.
I think I'm better off listening to Yoko Ono than this. 0/5
had some really good tracks i thought, overall the album itself was ok
This was fine for me. She's obviously talented and it wasn't a bad listen at all. I had a hard time seeing what she did on this record that put it on the 1001 albums list. She has good flow but the instrumentals didn't have anything special for me. Felt like pretty standard beats.
this was fine. I got excited early on with some of the reggae inspired beats and bass lines. Her voice is cool and the lyrics are pretty awesome. However, 2000s R&B is hard for me. I think its the cheap sounding drum machine beats that get kind of exhausting.
It's fine.
Dynamic album, you can evidence the R&B, Soul and other genres influence. Accompanied by the uniqueness of Ms, Dynamite
An album with openness and depth. I love Put Him Out, such a great representation of female friendship that looks out for friends in terrible relationships. And Brother is also such a sweet ode to her sibling. Great album.
Surprisingly I haven't heard of Ms. Dynamite before. The album has the best kind of early 00s vibe. Though as with many rap-adjacent albums my complaint is that it's a bit too long 3/5
Yeah nah
Early 2000's R&B has aged about as well as Bindeez and children's unrestricted access to the internet. Shoutout to Watch Over Them; that song made me nearly tap out.
Kinda fun for the novelty of hearing such an early 2000's sound but I did get pretty tired of it quickly enough. This was mostly boring in the sense of how repetitive it was, which marks it above other albums on this list which I would label as repetitive AND boring
Entertaining and groovy but fails to have the same earworm quality as rnb contemporaries.
Inoffensive half decent beats with a forgettable and unremarkable vocal performance and writing. 5/10
This was competently performed but left absolutely no impression on me. Not my bag. I really wanted to give up during Watch Over Them. There are some fun instrumentals on here to focus on to get you through the album. Perhaps its my loathing of everything from the early 00s that prevented me from listening to this. But I would rather listen to some dogshit experimental 'masterpiece' than sit through this boring Frutiger Aero, pre-GFC schlock.
I thought this was boring. All the talk of her potentially being bigger had she stuck around isn’t substantiated here. Reeks of Michelle Gayle levels of notoriety. Front loaded with some very cringeworthy lyrics and overall, ideas above its station. No idea why it is on the list. Musically it’s ok. Good for what it is, but no real substance.
dripping with pitch correction... and totally bereft of any redeeming value... "borrowed" melodies... loops... and... when it says she wrote every song... um... with three or more co-writers... each song... making me doubt she wrote anything more than the lyrics and the weak "melodies"... when you snap back and tell me it's danceable... it is... but it's like calling a collage a Dutch Masterpiece... it's pieced together from uncredited musicians... so, basically this record should have the PRODUCER'S name on it... not the "singer/rapper"... but... there are SIX PRODUCERS... and none of them are the so called, "artist"... one star for not being total noise... don't bother, is my advice...
Yuck
"Dy-Na-Mi-Tee" will always remind me of the menu screens of Fifa 2003, surprised no one's mentioned that yet! This is a pretty good album, but a bit dated now, and hasn't really stood its ground in the zeitgeist in the same way Lauryn Hill has. I feel like that's maybe an unfair comparison to make, but can see why people make it. I think a lot of the US reviewers on here are misunderstanding how big a deal winning the Mercury Prize is in the UK and Ireland, it's almost like being Grammy nominated, and tends to correlate with critical acclaim and popularity. It's also been a curse for more than one artist who couldn't produce a decent follow up, as might be the case here. Looking back now, The Streets probably should have won that year.
All I know if the lead single from this album, the extremely infectious "Dy-Na-Mi-Tee". But is the rest of the album as good? Like, it's good but it feels like it might have been buoyed along by the explosive lead single. It is very interesting that Ms Dynamite released one more album and has all but retired from the music biz
1 song I recognise that is okay, rest is just nothing
Called Ms. Dynamite... but not a single banger. In all seriousness, this isn't a horrible album, but it burns out very quickly because it feels like it loses energy after the first couple tracks. The beats are lethargic, and the lyrics are generic. No defusing this bomb of an LP.
I'm not a huge hip-hop guy but Ms. Dynamite's sound had some serious range. The beats were solid.
Groundbreaking? No, not really, it doesn't stick out from the other 2000s female rap/R&B I've gotten on this list so far (Missy Elliott, hints of Lauryn Hill). Do I HAVE to listen to this before I die? Ehhhhh, not sure about that one. Enjoyable, though? Yeah! I liked the beats and the singing, albeit a little stuck in its' era. The record also drags a bit longer than I'd like. Deserves 2.5 stars but bumping down to 2.
When it’s good, it’s cheeky. UK garage with a pop edge. When it’s bad, it’s coffee shop soul you’d rather forget. Spins: 1 Playlist Additions: - Dy-Na-Mi-Tee - Anyway U Want It
It's very 2000's for sure but it's just not for me.
Pas mal mais un peu répétitif dans mes oreilles
Eh. It was fine.
Not a big fan of the genre but this was an okay alum for me.
no se como esta wea está en esta lista 1/5
Don't know if it caught me wrong but didn't like it
Was this put on here just because it was a Mercury Prize winner? It's fine, but doesn't seem like something I HAD to listen to before I died.
Should not be in this list. Awful and unremarkable music.
Next time I have an urge to hear this, I'll just turn on Lauryn Hill or Erykah Badu instead.
Dumb
A bit of a relic of its time. I wasn't into then and I'm not into it now.
I want to rate this 1 star because I don’t believe it’s influential or remarkable in any way. But I rated Bowie’s The Next Day 2 stars and I’d rather listen to Ms. Dynamite
No thank you.
I quite like this style of record. It reminds me a lot of Lauryn Hill, but also of other MCs that followed. I enjoyed it but didn't stand out too much. 3/3.5 Highlight: It takes more
для любителей рнб.
Schöni Stimm...gid ämäl kä schlächti Stimmig
sevi hetmer scho gschriebe er seg kein fan. die erste 3 songs sind etz würkli nöd sooo geil. aso afoch null musig woni öpis demit chan afange halt. sehr afang 2000er RnB. noni öpis gsi woni mega fühl. so de put hin out beat isch easy cool aber isch hert nöd öpis woni mega will ghöre die art vo production. und au so de reggae ischlag null miis. okay etz e rechti pause gmacht mit schribe aber es isch für mich sehr s gliche. es isch no cool aber null null miis. u d hidden track isch bullshit. machtmer nöd. zwei.
haha jaa ungefähr so hanimer denkt wirds töne find ihri stimm recht cool! aber vode "herte" drumbass und snare/claps bini nöd megaa fan it takes more isch en spannende beat aber wieder, die drumbass sick'n'tired und afraid 2 fly nervtmi leider recht hahah HAN NO DRNKT ICH KENN DIE STIMM DE KY-MANI HAHAHA omg logisch no en 10 min closer👍 aha nei wieder hidden track hahahaha jaa sorry nöd mega min fall, plus hets nöd mega guet galteret und verstahn nöd, wiso das uf dere liste isch. schlecht ischs nöd, eifach hüfig echli nüt sorry ms. dynamite :(
Quite a nice album at first. Het voice sounds a bit more aggressive than Lauren Hills voice and she has a bit more bite than other similar artists of the time. There’s a few fun instruments here like the accordeon as well. It falls off hard in the second half though, the songs turn kind of mopey and the energy is all gone. I like inclusions in the list that I’ve never heard of and was glad to hear this, but I don’t see myself listening to it in the future.
This was bad. The broadest possible socially conscious pop/hip hop. Any message rings hollow due to a cravenly boring commercial sound.
Who? I am hoping and maybe even pleading with whichever deity is on shift right now that this isn’t R & B. I beg of you. Please be anything else. Spoken word. Chamber music. Unauthorized recordings of secretive monks. Anything. I’ll listen to a silent movie on tape over early 2000s Mary J. Blige music. Natural High (Interlude) - Great. This is going to suck. Hand me some meth. Better late than never. Dy-Na-Mi-Tee - Holy hell that beat is actually sick. Cue the bomb whistling noise aaaand there’s the explosion. Ugh. Get a good verse on this beat. This a Christian 11th grader’s creative writing project done over a rhythm that should be given to Nas or something. Anyway U Want It - Errm how about “off.” Thanks everyone. That joke was brought to you by the mind that brought you about 70 1 star reviews through 238 albums. I smell 71!! This song reeks. Put Him Out - Oh yeah buddy. Let’s get “guy learning a Santana lick from a book he got at guitar centre” on the track. We needed that intro. Oh it continues. Dump him girl. Fuck, can I go outside too? Brother - Let’s get another cliché in here. If we get a full fledged mom tribute song later on, I win a very lucrative bet. I kid the dear reader. I don’t gamble on generic early 2000s music. The dynamite family continues to build up to what I’m anticipating is a fully rancid album. It Takes More (Bloodshy Main Mix) - I’m kind of at a loss for words. I believe you can mark the deterioration of my brain in real time by the dwindling quality of these reviews. I don’t have anything to work with here either. The lyric, “cause baby, personally, I like to be challenged mentally” hit me in the worst context it could’ve. Not sure if anybody else hears that. Sick ‘n’ Tired - Listen buddy, did you think you could mess around on a bad rapper and NOT hear a lacklustre diss track about it? Yeah I didn’t think so. Strap in for such insults as “you kissy kiss it kiss it bye ooh nice try.”Good luck recovering from that one, pal. Be careful before you okay with dynamite. I literally think that line was missed on this track. Afraid 2 Fly - Yo, I gotta take Ativan if I fly, but if I sit in the aisle some of the anxiety is alleviated, yo yo uh. I find it hard to sleep on planes uh. It’s not the fear of crashing, but the enclosed space. I must go 2 the pharmacist a ha ha. Watch Over Them - Are you incapable of feeling embarrassment? Do you lack any discernible talent whatsoever? Can you do a forced Patois? Polydor records has an opening for a generic 2002 female rapper to sing platitudes about general strife but NOTHING SPECIFIC. If you meet this rigorous standards, please stop by the warehouse next to King’s wharf for your puffy hat and record deal. Sees Will Grow - Hey guys, listen up. The kids? Yeah, they’re our FUTURE. I’ve brought rap impresario, Ky-Mani Marley to tell you that the “yutes” are not to be messed with. Words to live by if you’ve suffered some sort of cranial damage. Krazy Krush - Excuse me Ms.? Hi, long time listener (it’s been two hours at this point right) first time medical questioner. If your blood won’t stop rushing, I would ask that you get off the stage and seek medical attention. If you do not seek medical attention, that is your choice, but the request to leave the stage must stand. Now U Want My Love - Ahh maybe this isn’t getting through because I’m not speaking in the “Little Deeper Lingo”. Yo Ms Di-Na-My-Tee pl3453 stop doing bad r3gga3. Wagwan, I’m g0ing 2 bl0w me brains out gurl. Gotta Let U Know - I am pulling my hair out. As you can probably tell from how I write, I can’t afford to lose anymore hair. The pain is the only reprieve. An island of sensation in this bleak ocean of desolation. Hey, look at me rapping! Sorry. There is no place for creative rhymes during the playing of “A Little Deeper.” All I Ever - Maybe the alternating breakup and love songs are about the same person. Who’s the lucky individual??? Love in the schizophrenia wing is always so beautiful. A Lil Deeper / Get Up Stand Up - Memo from Polydor: Hi Ms. we need an album closer. Try to include lyrics that are relatable. Include everything. Like, have you ever been in a relationship, maybe you haven’t? Have you done something bad? Maybe you’ve done a good deed? Really cover all the bases here. Uhh sorry that’s an American reference. Make it impossible to NOT relate to somehow. For the music, we’ll send in the Santana wannabe guy. He’s had a few lessons and he’s gotten a little better. Not much, but he’s cheap. Just make sure that people who rarely think, feel something on this one. We’re counting on you. Oh and there will be a secret track after the initial pap err I mean “deep emotional writing.” We’ll get you to sing a chorus for a rapper who is more talented than you but still sounds like a song they would write for a rap star character on an episode of CSI: Miami. Then, we’ll call up the folks at the mercury prize. I have a feeling it’ll be your year! This was awful. 2 many 2’s right from the year to the song titles. This is so very millennial and so overdone. I despise this type of music at its best, and this was some of the worst I’ve heard. This should be playing quietly over the end credits of a Rush Hour movie while the viewers at a sparsely attended showing shuffle out of the theatre. This may have meant something to the artist, but I doubt it, as it was all so surface level. Every lyric could’ve been written by anybody who hasn’t experienced anything negative ever. Endless platitudes about quasi-relatable issues over a Destiny’s Child instrumental. The rap beats became stale as they were entirely sterile and the fake reggae hurt my soul. U should b ashamed. Not 4 me 4 ever. 0 HIGHLIGHTS: No merciful god would endorse this
She wasn’t too bad. I liked her sound
17 songs, huh? Th sound seems very reminiscent of female hip-hop artists at the time. Curious where she falls in the chronological order of people like Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill and Beyoncé. She’s way after salt n peppa. Her beats felt less complex or interesting to me, but I wonder if it’s more about me than about the music. There are parts that felt really formulaic - like maybe there are requisite types of tracks artists need. I guess I wonder how genuine all the tracks are because she doesn’t sound incredibly lively. She’s got a few 1st person songs that sound like she’s really working through some hardship. Good on her. It’s super rough to get a break.
I almost gave it a 3 because it’s 2000’s R&B, but the last few songs were so bad I had to drop it.
I liked the music changes breaking up the style of the album. 3.8/5
Alright. Not bad.
This reminded me a lot of Lauryn Hill and I really enjoyed the vibe.
Suuuuuper 2002. I kept trying to not compare this to the Miseducation of Lauryn Hill but it was difficult. Musically some songs were more interesting than others, and there were some clever lyrics throughout, but a lot of it felt very didactic. 2.5
I was surprised I didn't know anything off of this, considering how hard i was mainlining 90s-00s R&B radio during the early pandemic
Incredibly of its time. Every once in a while I'd get into the rhythm of a song and then a lyric like "crack is bad for you, why are we letting kids do crack" (okay, some slight liberties taken) would cross my ears.
Didn't hate it, but not my cup of tea at all. I'm not totally dismissive of hip-hop but apart from her one big hit, she didn't seem to have much else to offer. Not very original.
Hip-Hop, 37eme album => 1/5 Album trop long. Morceaux longs et par conception répétitifs donc inintéressants. J'ai eu un peu d'espoir au début, les premiers morceaux étant chantés au lieu d'être rappés. Mais j'ai vite déchanté et ne suis pas allé au bout.
It was ok. I'd say 2.75
A light 3/5 for me. Mostly good messaging and some really clean production. “Dy-na-mi-te” is easily the catchiest of all songs on this project. Great hook, very infectious. “It Takes More” has the best production work, I love the chopped up intro sample. The first half of the closing track is a standout as well, the acoustic guitar is so easy on the ears. Solid vocal presence and bars, nothing I was head over heels about, but M’s. Dynamite holds her own on the mic for sure
Another one which did not stand the test of time. Decent in and of itself, but not a top 1001 in my opinion.
Not my usual music, but really enjoyed this. Good fusion of different genres.
Excellent hip-hop album!
Extremely unimaginative and boring. Some of the most uninteresting hip hop I’ve ever heard. Very basic and not particularly catchy production, no fun hooks or writing. Not offensively bad, but I got absolutely nothing out of this album.
Albumi oli silkka dynaa tunnin, okein mukavaa seurattavaa
I was twelve years old when Dy-Na-Mi-Tee was released and it was such a massive hit, it gives me so much nostalgia-as does It Takes More and Put Him Out. These are three songs that really dominated my playlists of that year, I remember the video for the second song always being on MTV Base in the morning when I got ready for school. There are a few filler tracks in my opinion but they all have a good beat to them. My notable mentions added to the two songs mentioned was Kandy Krush which really got me moving about and Too Experienced which featured Barrington Levy which was fun. This album had a lot of reggae influence which made it really easy to listen to. The last song that had the secret bonus track at the end, was a real treat. The rapper in this track is her brother Akala who is also a writer and activist, his song Shakespeare is worth a listen if you liked this track. I’m glad I got to listen to this album and revisit some songs as an adult
1.5 - Bad
Never heard of the artist, never heard any of the songs. Actually pretty good.
The main word that comes to mind while listening to this is "safe." When Ms. Dynamite gets more assertive, like on "Put Him Out" or "Now U Want My Love," her songs have a lot of personality. But on other tracks, that personality doesn't shine through, resulting in songs that feel anonymous. On those songs, the lyrics feel more played out and the laid back singing can make for forgettable songs. The beats don't change much during the course of a song, which can make them tiring, especially when the drums sound a bit thin. When the songs get funkier or try new things, like the reggae influence on "Now U Want My Love," they're much more engaging. Unfortunately that's just not always the case.
First album I only listened to once - not my style.
Probably a good record when it released in ‘02 but really doesn’t hold up over time. It’s a fairly basic forgettable record that has some decent tracks but those are blatantly obvious mimics of better artists. Not sure why it’s even on this list?
Ms. Dynamite was big at an age where I was starting to notice music so I recognised a lot of this. Sort of liked it from the nostalgia but I don't think it was actually good, felt a bit over produced like she was very much being pushed by the record label. That said, wasn't overly silly or annoying and I did like some of the tracks, middle of the road.
Much better than I was expecting. Dy-Na-Mi-Tee is daft but memorable, and It Takes More was decent too. Nice voice. Not really any missteps, and a pretty pioneering effort. Not quite the British Lauryn Hill, but not bad. I think I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Lyrics aren't awful either and when she gets into a flow it is solid. Wouldn't come back, but happy to have heard it.
Was ready to defend Ms Dynamite after reading some of the public reviews, but not sure I can after listening. She was definitely pretty big for a short time in the UK. I'm sure she had a song on a FIFA game, think it was Dy-na-mi-tee. I also recognised "it takes more". Generally though, it's way more RnB then I was expecting and was pretty disappointed. Thought it would be more hip hop :( 1
Three songs in, I was thinking, “Hey, this isn’t so bad.” But then it just kept going…and going…and going. It honestly felt like it was never going to end, and I could feel what little intellect I had slowly draining out of me.
Started of OK and deteriorated into nothing special at all.
Garbage. Didn't like her voice. The lyrics were generic. The production was basic. Seemed like they were following a template.
I don't like this type of music, and I didn't like anything about this album.
Started alright (just alright, not great or anything) but soon run out of steam and by track 8 or so started to annoy.
A good surprise. Good rapper with a different sound of a mix of generes. Reminds me of MIA and she has a few songs with an Amy Winehouse style. She came before Amy so guessing Amy took a bit from Ms Dynamite. Great album and although a mix of top artists styles combined it feels like it lacks originality. Really liked it but in context is not as creative.
There's a few good beats on here, like It Takes More and Sick n Tired, but I'm largely bored by this mix of early aughts R&B and smooth hip hop. A lot of it is actively bad too. A full hour long and some of the worst stuff is at the end, including the "hidden" track. Or maybe I'm just losing patience...
Typical early 2000s hit. There's a reason she never made more music
Forgettable
There are some real solid beats here. I don’t love it when it gets to more of an R&B sound, which sounds pretty generic here, but the rap-heavy parts are good.
Sounds like a 90s Timbaland production, but it's newer and Timbaland wasn't involved. Very derivative. If this was American, it wouldn't have been in the book. That being said, it's not awful. I remembered 2 of the songs from back in the day. Favorite song: afraid to fly
A surprisingly good album. I liked the lyrics for a 00s female led, black rap album. In the age of Destiny's Child and so on, this was just a strong.
Oh yes, women in hip-hop of the early 00s
Meh. Doesnt hurt, doesnt excite.
Sounds 20 years old, but some gems in there
Better than the other UK rap I've listened to through this, that's for sure.
Better than a lot of modern R&B I've heard. Still not something I'd reach for to listen to but wouldn't turn it off or leave the room if someone else put it on.
Mis años y mi casi viejo cuerpo me dicen que ya pasaste esa estación, y no.
This is a really interesting album. Dy na mi tee is still excellent 20 years on and it takes more is relevant now. Bits of the album drag especially when going into pulpit mode. It does sound dated in parts but has there been a better uk female rap album?
I will base my review on the US edition of this album. For those who don't know, Naomi Arleen McLean-Darley, better known by her stage name Ms. Dynamite, is an English singer and rapper out of North London. She began her career in the underground UK garage scene before being discovered by producer DJ Sticky and subsequently attracting the attention of British labels. Eventually, Naomi signed with Polydor Records and collaborated with producer Salaam Remi, who would later work with the late Amy Winehouse. That's about as straightforward a path to a debut record as I've read, and I will say the album itself ended up rather good. A Little Deeper is a melting pot of musical backgrounds, including reggae, dancehall, UK garage, R&B, and British soul. Naomi commanded behind the mic as she ebbed between smooth R&B singing and boastful rapping over some slick beats, acoustic guitars, and electronic effects provided by Salaam and company. Adding to the flair are Naomi's lyrics, which feel personal in her reflections on coming up and empowering herself and other women. Highlights for me included the ode to her younger brother Akala on "Brother", the cutting off of toxic relationships on "Put Him Out", the desire for a higher standard in her partner on "It Takes More", and the collab with Bob Marley's son Ky-Mani on "Seeds Will Grow" where they both inspire people to work towards a better future for the next generation. As much as I vibed with this record and respect Ms. Dynamite as a performer and lyricist, I will admit there were some issues with this record. This record is rather long, clocking in at a little over an hour. This wouldn't be as big of a problem if the second half didn't feel like a chore at times. Between the more standard R&B tunes that don't stand out much like "Now U Want My Love" and "Gotta Let U Know", and other tracks like "Krazy Krush" with the tingy electronic buzzes and farty synthesizers that sound like the worst kind of dated production, there are definitely some tracks that could have been cut. Still, I consider A Little Deeper to be a solid debut overall. I know Ms. Dynamite hasn't done much with her musical career over the past two decades, but at least she was able to make a statement for herself early on.
good album, would like to read about it more
Ok, this was awesome.
Seemed like rap mixed with like reggae. Not my favorite. But I don’t love rap.
Hmm. I don't like this at all.
enjoyable little album
Never heard of her, but I definitely vibes to this. Solid beats, great play of r&b and hip hop. Sorta like a British Lauren Hill almost?
it's not a bad album, I actually really liked her voice but I don't see why it is a "must hear" album...
Muutamat kovat rallit, muuten ihan passeli -tason kappaleita.
I remember being so excited when this won the Mercury since the singles sounded so unlike anything that was going on in UK pop at the time. Listening to it now, it still sounds distinctive and several of the songs are fantastic, but the moralizing in many of the lyrics now come off as a very naive.
I quite like some of the songs on this album, but I have no clue as to why it's on the list.
Good, but she a-little-too-obviously owes her career to Lauryn Hill.
Not a bad album. Lacks a real hot song or two. Didn’t know of this before listening, it’s okay. 2.5/5 Probably won’t listen again
Ms. Dynamite is a girl boss. She’s pro “ditch the man who don’t treat you right” and also pro “you only want me cause I’m famous, get outta here.” Explicit, but, for the most part, empowering. I don’t know if I’ll revisit, I’m not the demographic. I’ll give it a 3, but only because it’s better than a 2.
Forgettable.
Solid entry, remember this being all over the radio when it came out. Influential? Pretty sure this lady was influenced by many more that came before her and although I do like the album I would not say it set a standard, it just followed a standard.
Never been a fan, I cans see how people enjoy but not my cup of tea
It's quite catchy, liked it more than I thought I would!
Lyrics and flow was great, this album reminded me of Lauryn Hill and produced some great songs
Out of all the 2000's RnB albums, this is without a doubt one of them.
well this is definitely from the early 2000s
Funky, cool, some songs are like fresh air to my ancient playlist 3/5
Not sure why I'd listen to this over American R&B/Rap. Not terrible, but it's radio music not Spotify music.
More of this, please and thank you, ma'am!! Hip hop, r&b, jazz, saxophone, acoustic guitar. And WAY better than Eminem. Love it! 4
Classic R&B
Kinda fun, singing ti-heee all shift! No stand outs though
It was fine. Some good mix of styles
No thanks. Good value Lauryn Hill
Ok but a little too long for my taste
Not bad, not bad at all..
Chill, buena voz, hip-hop, un poco largo, 6
Not just a British preference, but even a British rapper preference now. Definitely over-represented.
It's easy listening but isn't grabbing my ear.
Very pedestrian, generic R&B hip hop sound. Nothing offensive, but special about this at all.
1.5 generic and uninteresting
No idea why this album is in this list. This sounds like evey generic r&b/rap album from the early 2000’s. Not bad per se, but it’s too long clocking in at 1 hour. Reminded me of a lesser version of Lauryn Hill and Amy Winehouse.
V/rv
Not my taste in music, felt it was too long as well
I found this pretty middle-of-the-road and unremarkable. Not bad but not my style. Just sounds like late-90s RnB.
A delightful surprise: the missing link between Lauryn Hill and Amy Winehouse.
No va
I did not mind this one bit. Quiet enjoyed it
Not bad, but not my bag either. Middling song writing.
Never been much into Rap, but this one is good. Soulful and intense at the same time.
Not a hip hop fan at the best of times. This one at least isn't offensively bad, it's just really not good and I found myself wishing it'll be over soon from the very first track. Similarly, the lyrics aren't absolutely horrible, but I could do without a 20-year old preaching to me about her life insights. This album does have variety going for it. But if none of it is any good, that doesn't matter much either.
Letras socialmente conscientes e introspectivas, destacando o talento vocal e a paixão da Ms. Dynamite.
Sounds like British Lauryn Hill mixed with Jorja Smith, I’m sat!
Mostly dire, but confused by there being a couple of half decent tunes 😐
Not totally original, but a few hits.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it just nostalgia? Is it the biased extrapolation of one iconic single? Is it the overwhelming relief of the first gasp of fresh air after the endless deluge of forgettable 70s dad rock that has washed over me in the last several days? NO! IT'S A BANGER
Ultrageneric early 2000s pop.
I've liked this album more than I've expected to be honest, but I find it too long for what it is.
The hip hop tracks were way better than the R’n’B ones.
2.5
Dy-Na-Mi-Tee // It Takes More //
Great voice. It didn’t stand out too much to me in terms of differentiating from other early 2000’s R&B, but Ms. Dynamite, who I had not heard of prior to this, has a fantastic voice and the production on the album sounds great as well.
Pretty great! Hard to believe I've never heard of her before, since hip hop is such a big part of my music life.
Good album. I thought that Amy Winehouse took a lot of elements from this record.
7.5/10
Pretty average and quite hit and miss, Dy-Na-Mi-Tee and seed will grow were high points
Than what?
Very enjoyable indeed. I’ve got the single of dynamite tee he and have no idea if I bought it, stole it or someone left it behind after a party!
Refracting American r&b and hip hop back through foreign countries is always a weird listening experience. Hardly a new concept - the British Invasion would’ve been sued out of releasing music if a Marvin Gaye-type estate had been around. And at a more intra-country level, Elvis: a “foreigner” takes and makes a style their own. So, hearing an English singer doing an imitation of Lauryn Hill’s whole deal, well, it feels a bit fake. Which is silly. There’s also En Vogue. This is fine, but feels like another provincial entry (and sure enough, she became something of a c list Brit celeb, hosting, appearing on competition shows, etc). The beats and artificial synths are tilted enough in the direction of 2-step to remove it from the more live band/acoustic aesthetic Hill embraced. But the lyrical concerns are not dissimilar: what’s going on in my life, how I grew up, etc. There’s a bit of a curveball at the end with the garage/2-step (curiously US only?) tracks Danger and Ramp that have nothing to do with the Lauryn Hill vibe. Those sound confident and unique in a way that is far more compelling, revealing a Minaj-range talent.
Good, better than most pop r/b
I liked this more than I expected. That is not saying much since I hate most top 40ish pop. This at least had some maturity lyrically.
Was not into this at all. I could see why some people would like it, but it sounds like every other pop/hip-hop album produced at the time. Positive lyrics with f-bombs and a parental advisory label make me happy though.
This album surprised me, it was awesome. I loved the lead singers voice, and the first 5 or so songs on the album were so fun and groovy to listen to. "Anyway U Want It" was my favorite, but "Put Him Out" gets an honorable mention.
Some bangers. Got a bit too long IMO.
Wow, this one caught me by surprise. Great hooks, sounds fantastic. Love the style, lyrics are fun. Starts real strong, fades a bit in the second half, but the good is really good on this one.
Ms. Dynamite’s 2002 moment occupies a funny place in my memory. She’s sort of right on the cusp of a crucial moment in my listening life – when music went from the received wisdom of the top 40 and whatever was in my mum’s car (invariably Texas, Dido) to something I could have a stake in all of my own; something to explore, to guard (I was a kid!) and to make for myself. It’s for that reason that I greet this record so warmly. Certainly, it’s aged well: the “dy-na-mi-tee-hee” is still just as iconic, “It takes more” still just as resonant (women certainly haven’t stopped being underestimated in the past 23 years). It’s fun to hear “Brother” too and think that it’s about Akala – between a Mercury prize winning daughter and a discourse defining son, mum and dad must be very proud. “A little deeper” isn’t an album with deep cuts I’ll soon return to, but I was glad to be given an opportunity to reflect on just how big a breakthrough Ms. Dynamite’s was. A seismic moment in British music history (one I was too busy listening to Finch’s “What it is to Burn” for the 300th time that day to appreciate at the time).
Really chill album. I can see myself cruising around with this music playing. I've never even heard of Ms. Dynamite but I'm incredibly impressed.
Smooth vocals but didn't really do anything for me.
Not my music style, but still a nice album.
Couldn't get through the while album but what I heard was fine for its genre and time. Generic and boring.
Big meh. Not much here is noteworthy, it's perfectly listenable, very 2002, overproduced. Some decent songs, some snoozers, nothing that's outright bad, all pretty forgettable. Overall just an aggressively dull listening experience
This is way too long
Some really cool beats in this album
She looks badass and also the album cover is way cooler here than it is there. WOW! this is like, a 5 star album. Good job Ms. Dynamite.
I only knew her through Dy Na Mi Tee and she surprised me.
Creo que me suena el tema que se llama como ella, pero no estoy seguro. Después de escucharlo veo que mi memoria no me falló. Veo que aparte de ese tema no tuvo mucho más recorrido, otro disco más y silencio. No está mal, pero prometía más de lo que al final ha sido. Espero que el contrato de £1m (un millón de libras) le haya cundido, menuda lotería. Le voy a poner 2 estrellas aunque me guardo "Dy-Na-Mi-Tee".
I liked this album.
Another one from the early 2000s who was anointed the future of British music and promptly disappeared just as quickly as they arrived, one good song ("Dy-Na-Mi-Tee"), one ok-ish album (this one), one long break in between albums and then discovered music had passed her by and basically retired.... yet somehow she got an MBE some 16 years later for services to music.
This is the first time I’ve ever even heard of Ms Dynamite, and I was impressed. She’s really got a nice voice, and this being her debut album she came through with a lot of stories about life before fame. Solid project, reminded me a lot of Lauryn Hill
2 1/2 Stars. First half of the album is pretty basic. Starting with the track with Marley which is a banger, the rest of the album is tighter.
Although it leaned a bit too into R&B at times for me, especially in the second half of the album, Ms Dynamite is a talented rapper and singer with thoughtful lyrics and good beats. Rating: 4
Liked this more than I expected. It's like an Amy Winehouse/Lauryn Hill mashup. Some good melodies on here, especially in the stronger front half. The latter half is weaker and could be cut down a fair bit (which would probably make it a 4*) but all in all not bad. 'Put Him Out' and 'Brother' my favourite tracks.
This was a decent album, clearly a product of its time. While it was listenable, I struggle to understand how it rates as essential listening. Standout track: It Takes More
Don't see the use of this. Nothing felt particulary original. Expected a littlf more bounce considering the cover gives a bit of that vibe.
• 2/5 • Meh. Liked Dy-No-My-Tee but the rest didn’t stand out and quality of tracks and production was uneven.
Just couldn't get into it. Appreciate it's not my style though.
A not very interesting early aughts UK hip-hop/R&B record. Perhaps the thing it has going for it is that it is different from what was dominant style of hip-hop at the time of its release?
Better than I expected for an early 00's hip-hop album, but no so much that I'd really care to revisit it anytime
More hip hop shit.
Pretty forgettable Britrap. track 2 was familiar, the rest went in one ear and out the other.
Is this project/site based out of the UK? There have been a lot of UK artists that I have listened to but have never heard of . This isn't my favorite kind of music, but wasn't terrible to listen to. Not sure why this album is in this project.
An absolutely dope album - big fan
Tremendo album, alta voz y tema favorito put him out. Hay temas que son un poco salteables, y la primer parte del disco es superior a la segunda parte.
Va egentlig veldig fornøyd når 2000-tallet va over, musikkmessig
Went in fulling expecting to dislike this, but was genuinely surprised at how good this was. had some honest lyrics with a good message and well crafted songs overall.
Som ett gymnasiedisco i Tensta 2003
Dog shit
Way better than i thought it would be. A very very high 3
Lyrics were pretty cheesy but the beats were infectious. I remember listening to groups like this in the 90s and enjoying them, and I don't like this one as much even though she probably has more talent. Makes me realize how much nostalgia matters when judging music. 3.5 stars
Solid instrumentals and a few good verses, but mostly a bit too repetitive for my taste in rap/hip-hop. Still not a bad listen though. 6.4/10
I just don't care for this Will I listen to again: 0%
Respectfully, I enjoyed parts of this album. Disrespectfully, it feels like a page-three Wish version of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Released during a creatively exhausted era of hip-hop, pop, and R&B, A Little Deeper struggled to stand out. Around this time, the spotlight had shifted—genres like indie rock and nu-metal were pulling focus (The Strokes, Linkin Park), and hip-hop was entering a new chapter with artists like Kanye and Eminem reshaping the landscape. The album isn’t bad—it’s nostalgic in its production, and I enjoy listening to this style—but the concept feels recycled, underdeveloped, and at times, pandering. There’s clear talent here, but the execution doesn’t hold up. It’s an unfortunate product of its moment: caught between what had already been done and what was about to change.
Yes. I dig this
i liked this more than I thought i would
Never heard this before (outside of the singles) and have to say it is both more poppy and more retro-sounding than I would have imagined, seeing as it came out in the days of garage and grime. I found it a bit bland to be honest.
Rappers femininas cativam muito mais!
Jazzy R&Bish rap - probably sounded fresh in 2002 but definitely didn't have to listen to it before I died. 2 seems harsh because it's fine and smooth and not unpleasant (if a bit early 2000s), but I just can't get behind it. I've given equally forgettable albums higher scores, so this is really just because I found it tough to get through. An hour? c'mon.
A truly bizarre inclusion on the list. It's not bad I just have to imagine there are 100 other albums from 2002 that could be on this list instead. The British bias continues to run strong. Made it halfway and I don't need to listen to any more. 4.5/10 (2.25/5)
Not very deep
Some great tracks along the way. It's a bit overlong, and drifts off at the end. Would have been better at 40 minutes. 3.5 stars
Outside of "Dy-na-mi-tee" not really any noteworthy. It's good and would also work as background, but nothing special besides that
This is another album that I have no idea why it's in this list. Felt very generic.
Impeccably produced! Sounds great on headphones. Fizzles out at the end. Overall pretty good. 3.35
Great album. Ms. Dynamite is what I call the musician’s musician. Epic R&B
Well I didn't not like this album, I'll probably never listen to it again. It's just not really my thing.
I’d probably say 2.5