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It seems every review on Red Light District points out that all of his guest rappers outrap him lyrically, and that Luda relies on "charisma."
From amazon.com...
"At times, it's easy to forget that Ludacris knows how to rhyme too. His taffy-pull verbal style isn't as lyrically intricate as Nas's (who appears on "Virgo") and can't match Trick Daddy's thuggish bravado ("Hopeless"), but few other rappers exude his level of charisma. On "Number One Spot," Luda acts like he's strong-arming his way to the top, but it's really charm that propels the charge. Even on a song like "Two Miles an Hour," dedicated to "those who spend more on their car than their relationship," he's more clever than clownish in selling the concept."....
Another reviewer...
..."You're not going to think of Ludacris as one of the best lyricists of all time, but he definitely knows how to be creative with the skills that he does have."
WTF? Personally I think Luda is one of the best rappers talentwise out there. Did you hear his freestyle on Word of Mouf? Am I just wrong about his talent or is there a bias against Luda?
From amazon.com...
"At times, it's easy to forget that Ludacris knows how to rhyme too. His taffy-pull verbal style isn't as lyrically intricate as Nas's (who appears on "Virgo") and can't match Trick Daddy's thuggish bravado ("Hopeless"), but few other rappers exude his level of charisma. On "Number One Spot," Luda acts like he's strong-arming his way to the top, but it's really charm that propels the charge. Even on a song like "Two Miles an Hour," dedicated to "those who spend more on their car than their relationship," he's more clever than clownish in selling the concept."....
Another reviewer...
..."You're not going to think of Ludacris as one of the best lyricists of all time, but he definitely knows how to be creative with the skills that he does have."
WTF? Personally I think Luda is one of the best rappers talentwise out there. Did you hear his freestyle on Word of Mouf? Am I just wrong about his talent or is there a bias against Luda?