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 The Grand Champ Doesn't Show Here (Rating: 6 out of 10- -3.0 stars) May 11, 2007
I don't know what was going through DMX's mind when he made this album. I remember that at the time of this album, he began beefing with Ja Rule. "Grand Champ" really falls short of many expectations, especially when it is compared to such albums like Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood & It's Dark and Hell Is Hot, his most consistant albums.
Some of the tracks here, he shows that he has some energy left. "Get It On The Floor" was a radio hit, and the album's biggest hit that I was feeling. The album's first single "Where The Hood At" was solid track that created a buzz. Some of the best tracks that are on the album are the dedication track "Ayo Kato" and "Shot Down" featuring 50 Cent and Styles P. "Dogs Out" is a good track, because he put some energy into the track. And call me crazy, but I'm feeling the somewhat-love song "Don't Gotta Go Home". "Dog Intro" is also an excellent track, that could have set the tone of this album, but fails to maintain it. Even the traditional spiritual track "Thank You" is good, followed by "The Prayer V".
What kills the album is lasiness. On this album, X is at a low point at various places. "F Y'all" has the wost hook ever "F**** y'all n*****, (Man f*** you too)." How inspiring. "Rob All Night (If I'm Gonna Rob)" is another filler song. The entire hook is rehashed from the song "No Love 4 Me" from another album he made back in '98. On "Untouchable", ever single verse contributed is wack. There are more tracks that are a waste of time to listen to, but I'm pretty sure if you hear this album, you will figure it out.
"Grand Champ" is an overall solid album. It's not a complete write off, but don't expect for it to be a homerun either. It would be hard to distinguish if it is the best or if it is the worst of '03. I personally find that DMX is more capable of much better work, but fails to show it on this album. I can only recommend this to DMX/Ruff Ryder fans, and if possible find it at a cheap price, or buy it used. Peace.
Lyrics: C
Production: B-
Guest Appearances: C
Musical Vibes: C-
Top 5 Favorite Tracks:
1. Dog Intro
2. Ayo Kato
3. Shot Down
4. Thank You
5. Get It On The Floor
Honorable Metion Track
1. Don't Gotta Go Home
2. We 'Bout Blow
 DMX Just A Man Nov 15, 2004
Hey
I have liked DMX ever since I heard his duet with Mary J. Blige, and his Angel song with Regina Belle. And now he is singing with my Favorite Artist PATTI LABELLE which i think shows that he isn't so bad. He can kick it with the girls and the guys and that is cool with me. I love the way he can show that he is vunerable in some ways. Keep it Up "X" Much Luv!
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5x Grand Champ! Jul 12, 2004
Next to Eminem, DMX is my favorite rapper/actor. I have all his cd's 'cept the first 2 and they are great. But then I heard this one. Not so good. Only about 5 to 6 tracks were worth a listen. "The Prayer" follow-up skit was great, and the "Thank-U" message to God was real good. But then u get to "Where The Hood At" and the lyrics did a 360. They changed em' so bad, even a saint would want to hear it "explicit". The word "ni***'", was edited waaay to strongly. After all, DMX is black,so he CAN say it if he wants. But the Censores think not obviously. Anyway, it is a ruined song. The whole album feels largely rushed in a bad way. I gave it three stars because there are some excellent songs, but unless u really like X', then don't waste your money. Most songs are just repeats of the same old messages. Well, anyway, it's an okay album.
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It's alright, but could be better. Oct 14, 2003
I was extremely excited when i bought this cd because i thought Where The Hood At was DMX's best song, but when i listened to the whole cd i realized that it was almost complete garbage. The only reason i gave 3 stars is that A'yo Kato, Thank You, The Rain, Prayer V, and the bonus track On Top are all hot but the rest is complete trash. And Where The Hood At has so many bleeps that you have no clue what he is sayin. I recommend you get an unedited version of this cause there is way too many bleeps. I burned the unedited version of Where The Hood At and it is so much better, but most of the CD is garbage. Can anybody tell me a good DMX CD before i lose interest in him? He is truly an awesome rapper but he can do better than this.
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 Explosive! Sep 22, 2003
This cd is absolutely awesome! Every single song on the album is amazing. This is by far the best DMX cd yet!!
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