

Native, Kirko Bangz, was the first example. Track number two entitled âTop Of The Worldâ featuring the Houston Once the music is digested,Īs soon as the intro concludes, Joe kicks theĪlbum off with a few songs that may be have been surprising for fans. However, do not let the numbers fool you. As well, it seems the features, which may have been intended to make Joe more accessible, didn't quite do the trick- the album is only projected to sell 25-30k in the first week. This was a risk for Budden, as some of his loyal fans seemed to have mixed thoughts about certain features. Maturity and growth on this album, which is appropriately titled. New fans, on the other hand, should able to see how the Jersey MC is not afraid to be raw and emotional on the album. We've seen the Jersey native's uncut honesty a lot as of late, his pre-album mixtape, A Loose Quarter, was in the same vein.įrom the start, if we look at the tracklist there seems to be quite a few names that aren't usually associated with the To Joey since his mixtape days will be able to identify with Mouseâs new found With an album, as the last studio album he released was Padded Room in 2009. Fans that have been listening

Itâs been a while since Joe Budden has blessed fans Nonetheless, the album is a welcome addition from the VH1 star, showcasing his undeniable lyricism and versatility. While fans will find the project enjoyable, the album suffers, at times, from a lack of direction despite its clear theme. "No Love Lost" is a blend of mainstream and classic mood music that has Joe Budden bearing his emotions on the topic of love.
