Jay-Z & R Kelly
Album : Best Of Both Worlds
Release Date : March 19 , 2002
Label : Universal

Review :

Despite the star power and the hyped-up title, this mano y mano between R&B heavyweight R. Kelly and rap master Jay-Z isn’t what fans might have expected. In fact, this CD teeters dangerously close to being little more than a macho vanity project. One could assume that initial intentions were good. After all, R. and Jay’s collabo "Fiesta" was a sleazy slice of playa-party fun, but this full-length project, for which the stars recorded their parts separately, is disjointed and somewhat dull. Instead of taking R&B and rap to new heights, Best of Both Worlds proves, once again, that (graphic) sex is the only thing on R. Kelly’s mind and Jay-Z can probably rhyme in his sleep. There are tolerable moments, à la the title track, which features R. Kelly’s trademark sweeping melodies and Jay-Z’s deadpan wit, but even some good hooks and poignant observations can’t excuse insultingly juvenile cuts like "Honey" and "P***y." The best of both worlds ? Not even close.

Track Listings :
1. Best of Both Worlds
2. Take You Home With Me (A.K.A. Body)
3. Break Up to Make Up
4. It Ain’t Personal
5. Streets
6. Green Light
7. Naked
8. Shake Ya Body
9. Somebody’s Girl
10. Get This Money
11. Shorty
12. Honey
13. P***Y - Devin

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