Audio CD review:
Nelly - Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention

Nelly - Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention

Band: Nelly Title: Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention Rating: Release Date: 25 November, 2003 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Intro 2: Country Grammar 3: Iz U 4: E.I. 5: Ride Wit Me 6: Batter Up 7: If 8: Hot In Herre 9: Dilemma 10: King's Highway 11: Groovin' Tonight 12: Air Force Ones 13: Work It 14: #1 15: Pimp Juice 16: E.I. (The Tipdrill Remix)

Editoral Review The album attempts to keep the spotlight on the St. Think of this follow-up to Nelly's multi-platinum, Grammy-winning Nellyville as the rap equivalent of Hamburger Helper--neither tasty nor nutritious enough to make a full meal on its own. Louis rapper while he's (presumably) in the studio working on new material. Misleadingly subtitled The Reinvention, it would be a stretch to call any of the cuts bona fide remixes. While it's true that the lyrics here are almost identical to those on the original versions, the album's producers must share the blame for its superfluity. Exceptionally disappointing tracks include the Jermaine Dupri-produced "Dilemma" remix and David Banner's grunge-rock take on "Air Force Ones. " Da Derrty Versions does have its moments, notably "Kings Highway," one of three previously unreleased songs, but many of these bland retreads will satisfy only the most ardent Nelly fans. --Rebecca Levine .. You can see a complete list of all Nelly discography, or go back to the Nelly tabs