Chamillionaire shows not using profanity can work on ‘Ultimate Victory’: review
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(AP) – Music review: Chamillionaire, ‘Ultimate Victory’ (Universal)
Chamillionaire could be onto something by not using profanity and offensive words in rap lyrics.
The platinum-selling Houston rapper, who says personal growth is responsible for his change of heart, has made the philosophy work, impressively excusing himself from using any cussing or the N-word on his second solo release “Ultimate Victory.”
Chamillionaire’s clean language on the album even rubbed off on guest rapper Lil Wayne, who strays away from speaking any offensive words on guitar-driven “Rock Star.” Even fellow Texan Pimp C on “Welcome To The South” and “Rocky Road” featuring Devin the Dude curse only once.
Although Chamillionaire shuns vulgarity, he doesn’t sound like a lame rapper without it. He’s still successful with his signature fast-paced raps over catchy hooks. He shows that best on his first single “Hip Hop Police” and on the smooth track “Pimp Mode,” featuring Bun B.
Chamillionaire’s “The Bill Collecta” featuring Krayzie Bone is a spin-off, production-and melody-wise, from their Grammy-winning single “Ridin.” But it falls mightily short of last year’s smash hit.
“The Evening News” is an intensely political song where Chamillionaire gets outspoken on various world issues as he rhymes, “9-11 was a calculation, and some would say it was a timed attack.”
By Chamillionaire ditching the rough language, he uses more raw and aggressive lyrical content, which should help “Ultimate Victory” avoid the sophomore jinx.