The Inspiration

Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 Young Jeezy is hardly breaking new ground in rapping endlessly about the similarities between the trap game and the rap game. He joins a distinguished line of former 'caine slangers turned MC--Scarface, Jay-Z, the Clipse, Biggie, etc. However, despite the familiarity of Jeezy's t...	Hip Hop Is Dead Given its provocative title, it's no surprise that parts of Hip Hop Is Dead feel like an elegy of sorts. Nas practically came into the game looking backwards (see "Memory Lane" off Illmatic) but he seems more nostalgic than ever with tracks like "Where Are They Now?," "Carry on T...	Doctor's Advocate Despite having parted ways with former mentors 50 Cent and Dr. Dre, The Game's follow-up to 2005's multiplatinum The Documentary doesn't suggest he's suffered much at their absence. The same basic elements are still here: a breathtakingly cocky attitude (he repeatedly insists tha...	Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live Half sorry, half party--crunk gets real!	Konvicted If R&B has been drifting lately, Konvicted proves Akon's ready to take the wheel: His reedy voice encapsulates Jersey, Jamaica, and continents beyond (Africa, most notably); his wait-a-beat delivery enhances his high-flying hooks; and his attitude mulches thuggery and womanizing ...
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Jeezy is an inspiration
I dont usually write reviews but young jeezy really came with a strong cd here. Top notch beats and production puts jeezy over the top on this one. His braggadosious voice and confident rhymes really show that the man loves what he does and he gives it to his fans with real talk. Favorite Tracks 1)mr 17.5 2)Go Getta 3)Bury me a G 4)3 am 5)The Inspiration

Encouragement: Class In Session
After seperating from former group Boyz N Da Hood, Young Jeezy's slow Godfather-like flow inspired by hustlers proved not to be a gimmick or fluke. Sophmore release The Inspiration: Thug Motivation 102 continues where his debut solo release left off. "...Class in session, when I talk they listen / but you know how it goes, real n*gg*s pay attention..." is the opening words on "Hypnotize (Intro)" as a declaration of a lyrical role model of how it should be done. Sticking to the street corners out of which he came "Still On It" has Jeezy giving out deals from his grind. "U Know What It Is" is where he proclaims himself as the governor of Georgia accompanied with a horn section perfectly arranged for his honor. One of the three produced by Shawty Redd, "J.E.E.Z.Y." explains his vices and his mentality for rookies to follow these steps to getting paid. "I Luv It" is just the feelings of the Snowman's lifestyle as a simple feel good song with the perfect arrangement to compliment the mood of a new day as "What You Talkin' Bout" with its harmony. Moving up on financial status and getting everything in reach is the subject matter of "Go Getta" featuring R. Kelly as does the heartfelt song "Dreamin'" featuring Keyshia Cole about reaching goals. Featuring and produced by Timbaland "3 A.M." is one of the highlights of The Inspiration where the scene is set after the club. Containing a blend of horns and a rock driven guitar riffs, "The Realest" attacks those who claim the game but never played. To Jeezy the game is a breeze as he represent Atlanta where he has the "Streets On Lock". Having visions of his death on "Bury Me A G" facilitate the idea of his burial. "Keep It Gangsta" featuring Slick Pulla & Blood Raw and "Mr. 17.5" are concrete additions for more street anthems for thugs. Having bragging rights on "I Got Money" featuring T.I. is where they both boast on the verses. The title track is an attempt to inspire those with nothing and the youth to chase their dreams in a sense. The Snowman Young Jeezy delivers a solid effort over a variety of tracks and subjects where this entire package emerge from the thickest of fog of doubt for critics. The Inspiration: Thug Motivation 102 highlights Young Jeezy's talents to be taken seriously. That's right!

Jeezy From a Golden Era Perspective
When Jeezy first came out I could not stand him. I like old school (L.O.N.S., EMPD, PE) but I love fresh production. To me the this era's MCs are dead, recycled and washed up, but the production in this era is extremely good (some people have trouble analyzing both separately). For example, I love The Runners and their new sound . My love and appreciation for production has lead me to Jeezy. My favorite hip hop magazine is "Scratch" which is hip hop for a producer perspective (it got discontinued in Oct of 06; very disappointed ), interviewed Jeezy specifically about this album and he said the following: "You know how Jeru the Damaja's first album sounds like Brooklyn? How 8ball & MJG sound like Memphis?" Well Jeezy has a distinct unique sound for ATL (I love 8ball & MJG and have the same respect for them as I am finding with Jeezy). That is what I like about this album, Jeezy is different; I don't love his message or care for the same topics but when he raps, he does it in his unique way which I gotta respect. So I was kinda impressed because my standards were low. The good parts are that the production is kicking and Jeezy has a distinct sound. The lows are that he is very one dimensional.

Young Who?
... What can I say? 2 stars cause he has room for improvement, as a person. He's still, um, young.

No Inspiration
Now Jeezy was never a great rapper and his first album, Thug Motivation 101 showed that. When you listened past the kick a** production you would have found out that Jeezy would use the same word to make a rhyme throughout THE WHOLE ALBUM! On this album, he does less of that but for some peculiar reason the end result is 100x worse. The Good: I Luv It wasnt a bad first single and Go Getta(R Kelly) was a decent follow up single. 3AM with Timbaland is probably the best song on here plus that is the best beat that Timbaland has made in a long while. Mr 17.5 is okay but that is where it stops. The rest of this album is murder on the ears. The Bad: Hypnotize was a horrible way to start off the album(plus why does he sound like he's saying hypmatize in the hook?)and that hook is suspect to say the least. Still On It, U Know What It Is are as horrible as Jeezy's rhymes were on those tracks. J.E.E.Z.Y. has the dumbest hook on the album("Jeezy likes to drink/Jeezy likes to smoke/Jeezy likes to mix arm and hammer with his coke/)plus the song its self is weak. He throws a weak jab at his corny archrival Gucci Womane on Streets On Lock and the track The Realest is laughable at best. The Ugly: Dreamin with Keyshia Cole is hands down the worst track on this album. Keyshia Cole's horrid singing+ Jeezy's weak rhymes+ corny beat= awful track. His wack homeboys USDA show on the horrible Keep It Gangsta. What You Talkin Bout is a certified snoozer and TI busts a rhyme that sounds like it was written by Jeezy on I Got Money. To make matters worse he closes off the album with a boring track called The Inspiration(Follow Me). Dishonorable Mention: Bury Me A G. Bottom Line: Young Jeezy's The Inspiration makes Thug Motivation look like Ready To Die. Jeezy rhymes got weaker than before, He sounds bored, the beats are horrendous and the guest appearances are just as weak. In short this album is one of 2006's worst releases period. Standout Tracks: I LUV IT, GO GETTA, 3.AM and MR 17.5.