Album Review- Certified Hot Chick- Rasheeda



Do not ask me why. Okay fine I'll admit it, I generally like this ATL chick's features. She is extremely regional and I can see why listening to the album. It's not just the accent though.


Rasheeda isn't bad looking at all so of course that is her in with us men and women generally aren't going to listen to an ugly broad rap about her life cause they all feel they are attractive themselves. So she has that going for her. Secondly, she has pretty good production especially when compared to regional artists from say the Northeast or West Coast.



Now the good stuff, other than production, the album is consistent. The theme is about Rasheeda being a "Bad Chick" or "Official Boss Chick" and how she will take your man and demand respect at the same time. I know, very conflicting. The album is very "dancable" however, "Fire" which is a Reggae themed track really stands out sonically. Diamond, formerly of Crime Mob, guest appears on "Sweep the Flo" and provides a different flow than Rasheeda which is a needed break with 21 tracks with no interruptions.



Shawnna also is a featured performer on the album, on the less risky than it should be "Juicy Like a Peach" and Cherish, yes the girls apparently are still around, provide vocals on the boring "Don't Let him Get Away".




The most well-known feature won't be because of her singing though I still remember Xscape, but Kandi of Real Housewives of Atlanta fame, is featured on three tracks,"Bamm","Non-Believers", and "Thing For You" which is the best of the three as she actually shares more than the hook duty with Rasheeda.





The problem with Rasheeda is that she isn't raunchy/explicit enough. Her flow is the same and basic almost talking on each track but the lack of filth in her lyrics is what makes the album boring. She sort of leads you to think she is going to be really nasty and graphic with song titles like "Drip Drop" but it's all a tease that leaves you very unsatisfied. Had she put more of Lil' Kim's Hardcore into her album then maybe it would be better. Until then I'm stuck waiting on Nicki Minaj.

Rating: 1.5/5

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