Before: I know next to nothing about LL. One thing I learned recently is that he received an honorary degree from Northeastern.
After: Wow, this feels so 80's! He has really distinct articulation. It has those background sounds that are reminiscent of lasers.
Man, "You Can't Dance" is really bringing me down... sheesh, he knows how to take someone down a level! Don't listen to this song unless you can take the heat!
He's got some good rhymes!
"Rock the Bells" is a ton of fun.
The rest of the album continued with the same enthusiasm, fresh rhymes, and beats that don't quit. However, in that vein, many songs sounded similar.
Upon researching him, I learned that he's unique in that he's lasted an exceptionally long time as a hip hop artist. Most have short-lived careers, but not him. He also made the album very young at 17, and his work helped establish the Def Jam label.
All in all, I liked listening to the first 15 minutes. The rest of the album wasn't unenjoyable, but not very memorable. Still, nice job LL!
