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A double disc could seem indulgent after barely a decade within the biz, however after meandering via the business minefields of harmless enjoyable (1992’s Born into the ninety’s), pure raunch (1993’s 12 Play), and pop crossover (1995’s J. Kelly), S. Kelly has come near the right combine–and if it takes two discs to take action, why not? There are nonetheless moments of indulgence (the pressured theatrics of “The Opera”) and the occasional enterprise into mediocrity (“Did You Ever Think?”), however the sheer funk of tracks like “Home Alone” (a head bobber that includes Keith Murray) and “Dollar Bill” (that includes–shock!–Foxy Brown) permits you to overlook such cracks within the method. Other bit gamers on this star car embrace Cam’Ron, Noreaga, Jay-Z, Nas, and (sure) Celine Dion. –Rebecca Wallwork
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