Monday, December 17, 2007

Wyclef, Akon & Weezy on tha Track!

For me, two of the hottest rappers out there right now are Akon and Lil Wayne (Weezy). Put them together with an icon like Wyclef, and you have an instant hit! Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill) delivers and will not leave fans of the trio disappointed. Although I really am not a huge rap follower, something about this song really spoke to me. Whether it was the nostalgic piano and guitar backgrounds, or the beautiful backups by Niia, I was taken to another world when the beat dropped and Wyclef's voice introduced the track. Usually there are certain parts of songs that people don't like or sound like they just are out of place, but the transitions between Weezy, Jean and Akon were so smooth and just melodically melted together into a beautiful production.

This song has really set itself apart from the finger snap tracks that hip-hop has seemed to favor. The music is catchy and melodic and the words tell a story beyond sex and money that I feel a lot of people can relate to. Even if you can't, its easy to get lost in the wonderful harmonies and just lean back and really enjoy the music. I am very happy that someone has finally stepped up to the plate and has given us something that we don't have to be tipsy, in the club, or horny to feel.

The song is available on Wyclef's new album "Carnival Vol. II" by Sony BMG.

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