Disturbing tha Peace Albums (2)
'Disturbing tha Peace'
Release Date 12/13/2005
Tracks 17
Label Def Jam
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What The Critics Say
Five solo artists and four groups -- in addition to drop-by guests Jamie Foxx, Stat Quo, Rich Boy, and Gangsta Boo -- make up the second Disturbing tha Peace album. Keeping tabs on who you're hearing during most moments can be dizzying, and DTP is only united by Ludacris' presence and grooming, so it's not an easy album to follow. Like Golden Grain, this does not live up to the standards of a Ludacris solo album, but it has a few replayable tracks, such as Ludacris and Field Mob's rallying "Georgia" (with Foxx doing his getting-tired-fast Ray Charles), Norfclk's nasty Needlz-produced "Put Ya Hands Up," and the underrated Shawnna's low-slung "Gettin' Some." Bobby Valentino and newcomer Shareefa bring the R&B, while Lazyeye is a competent but average metal band that is given a bonus-track slot. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
It's clear that Disturbing tha Peace isn't just a way for Ludacris to play the rap entrepreneur; he not only toured with the crew -- Shawnna, Lil' Fate, Tity Boi, I-20, Jay Cee -- and hand-picked them, but delivered a full album with plenty of spots for himself as well as a trio of starring guests: Scarface, Mystikal, and Too Short. Though it's these tracks that stand out ("Growing Pains (Do It Again)," "Pimp Council," the uproarious "Move B***h"), the newcomers do pretty well too. Shawnna especially shines on the opener "Break Sumthin'" and "R.P.M.," while his production follows the blueprint for Down South ballin'. No, it's not up to the level of Ludacris' own output, but Golden Grain proves that Disturbing tha Peace is solid enough to stand on their own. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
