I've kind of wrestled with which is Will's best album for years now.. but I think I've finally come to the conclusion..it is Code Red..
How do I judge that..
Well heres my reasons why..
The Amount of Times I've Listened to the Album: Code Red is my most listened to album ever Ive probably listened to it over 10, 000 times...
How it Sounds Today: I can listen to this album..and it doesnt sound old or dated.. it still sounds fresh 12 years later...
The Production: I Think this is one of the best produced albums in hip hop history..seriously well produced...
The Beats: Pete Rock, Teddy Riley, Dallas Austin, DJ Jazzy Jeff & Hula & K.Fingers(Summertime) That is probably the best collection of producers in hip hop, especially in the 90s.. What makes the album so timeless and so easy to listen to over and over again..is the beats..they are simply amazing
Fresh Prince Rhymes: If you break down the tracks..each song sort of has a purpose, fresh princes rhymes are extremely focussed and on point
The Style: Code Red is a wonderful mix of old school stylings, old skool JJFP with a new raw harder 1993 sound, its a beautiful blend that just..works!
The Tempo: Listening to the album, it has a great mix of uptempo tracks and downtempo chilled out tracks..it just flows extremely well...
Party & Serious: You could listen to Code Red and easily say COde Red is best party rap album ever made.. its great to throw in at a party..and to dance to..but equally its just as good to sit back and chill to with tracks like aint no place like home just kickin it and shadow dreams
No Filler: With just 12 tracks theres no room for weak tracks and there isnt any, each song is different nothing sounds the same, and there are no tracks to continually skip.. The fact that From Da South and Get Hyped (2 great JJFP tracks) didnt make the album is a sign of its quality
Anyone can enjoy Code Red: From lorettas to the JJFP Hype Fan to Hip Hop Heads to Pop Rap fans.. everyone can get down with this album...
So those are my reasons for declaring Code Red as Will Smith's Best Album :2thumbs: