Its been over 10 years since Juvenile released 400 Degrees, the album that rocketed him to nationwide noteriety. Six albums later Juve the Great is back with his newest effort Cocky and Confident. [Released December 1, 2009]
Cocky and Confident gets off to a promising start with an intro track of the same name. Juve's flow is refreshingly energetic as the veteran rapper reprises that signature 'Nola bounce.
"Gotta Get It," the second track on the CD is also the second single and is typical Juvenile. Nothing more nothing less.
By the fifth track Cocky and Confident becomes boring and reptitious as Juvenile raps over track after track of snare drum and synthetic horn ladden beats.
By the time you get to cut six, the third single on the LP which features guest apperances by Shawty Lo, Dallas native Dorrough and Kango Slim Cocky and Confident is already well on its way down hill. Though this song delays the albums decline just a bit.
The albums' "chic songs" fall flat but none fall flatter than track eleven, "All Over You" which again features Kango Slim. Juvenile asserts his sexual prowess and recounts courting the object of his affection all while repeatedly referring to his love interest as "hoe." How sweet. The albums other chic song "Hands on You" is of a similar vein but features Pleasure P singing the hook.
The last cut, "Listen" is a cautionary tale that Juvenile's son. The track is nausatingly cheesy and quite frankly an irratiating, unneccessary and out of place addition to a mediocre album. The song's chorus is a cover of a pop song titled, "Listen to Your Heart" which was corny enough in its on right. Bottom line: Juvenile should leave the introspective raps to his contemporaries.
Over all after the novelty of hearing a full length effort by Juvenile subsides very early on.
Confident and Cocky receives a menial C- rating, a big ol' eye roll and a shoulder shrug.
Only die hard Juve fans need purchase this. All others, cop this at your own risk.
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Great review!
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