Juvenile bounces back

Whether this ‘Nolia Boy put this album together just to get the money he feels he’s owed, or for his UpTown Project family as he claims, it’s definitely no 400 Degreez.
After a publicized falling out with the label’s head figure Bryan “Baby” Williams, which resulted in somewhat of a split, two years and some change later, 28-year-old Terius Gray, aka Juvenile, finds himself back with the Cash Money crew with a new solo album entitled Juve The Great.
Juvenile first gained national recognition in 1997 with The Hot Boys debut Get it How You Live, followed by 1999’s Guerilla Warfare and 2003’s Let ‘Em Burn, which were all certified platinum. But it was his solo performance on 1998’s four-time platinum 400 Degreez that catapulted Juvenile to the top of the charts.
The highly anticipated CD, is laced with 17 tracks, five of which were produced by hit-maker Mannie Fresh. On the first track, “Intro,” Juvenile said he made this album for himself and his UTP family. He also said he has been through a lot in the past few years.
Juve definitely put it in everyone’s life with track two, “In My Life,” featuring and produced by Fresh. It’s totally safe to say this is the club banger. From kindergarten to the senior citizen home, he has everyone singing the hook.
The trumpets, pianos, and bells totally develop track three, “Enemy Turf,” where Juve spits about game and making people respect him. This track is real, real gangsta. It has a beat that would make the biggest coward in the club ready to start something with whomever.
Track five, “Bounce Back,” featuring Baby aka The Birdman and produced by Fresh, has an old school laid back groove. It’s a song for the highway. Juve talks about some of the things he’s been through and how he has bounced back from his troubles.
“Down South Posted” features two members of the UTP family-Waco and Skip. Track seven, “It Aint Mines,” produced by Fresh, has a catchy hook, a head bobbing beat, and the meaning that some females hear way too often, “That aint my baby!” Juve brags about cocaine on track eight’s “Numb, Numb,” for those who can relate.
Another Fresh track is number nine “Lil’ Daddy,” which also features Baby a.k.a. The Birdman. Juve explains that he has to get it, with “it” probably referring to money. Track 10, “F****n’ With Me,” also features Waco and Skip. Fresh produced “Cock It,” where Juve raps about taking things at gun point. Track 13, “Juve The Great” has a very militant sound as Juvenile talks about his childhood in New Orleans. “Head In Advance” and “For Everybody” describes some of his’ ways with the women. Track 17, “Slow Motion” featuring late rapper Soulja Slim is one of the hottest tracks on the disc. You have to be deaf to not like this one.
Nevertheless, if you haven’t purchased Juve The Great worry not.
If you are a fan it’s okay to support the effort but if not you would do better getting a burned copy of this one…
CD Rating: 3 out of 5