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Pandemonium! [Bonus Tracks/DVD]

 
Album Review: Pandemonium! [Bonus Tracks/DVD]

  • Artist: B2K
  • Rating: StarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: December 10, 2002
  • Genre: Rhythm & Blues

Review

Striking while the iron is hot, B2K were very busy in 2002, and Pandemonium! is the group's fourth album release of the year, following their self-titled debut, a remix collection, and a holiday EP. Their fast rise to the top of the pop heap is attested to by the advance single "Bump, Bump, Bump," which was produced, written, and arranged by R. Kelly and which is co-billed to rapper P. Diddy. The song is typical of the rest of the album, with its slow tempo, contrast of acoustic guitar with percussion, and choral parts. In the hands of their many writers and producers, B2K cover the usual concerns of male hip-hop music: lust ("Bump, Bump, Bump"); undying love ("One Kiss"); apology ("Sleepin'"); and, sung with the greatest feeling, accusations that the woman addressed is only interested in money ("Would You Be Here"). The writers are not shy about making use of the group's increased stature, notably on "Everything," in which one of the singers assures a woman that he still loves her even though he is now a big star, and he really wants to spend time with her, or at least talk to her on his cell phone, in between concerts and video shoots. "Why I Love You" is repeated from B2K's debut release, and an entire track, "Dog," is given over to singer Jhené, whose upcoming album is promoted with an insert in the CD jewel box. [There is also a version that includes the bonus track "Dog," as well as an accompanying DVD that includes "Behind the Scenes" footage.] ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide

Tracks



CD 1

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Intro Jerry Jones B2K (:31)
Bump, Bump, Bump (Lyrics) R. Kelly, V. Jeffrey Smith Puff Daddy, B2K (4:42)
Girlfriend (Lyrics) R. Kelly B2K (3:24)
You Can Get It (Lyrics) T. Taylor B2K (3:44)
One Kiss (Lyrics) B2K (3:32)
Bump That (Lyrics) R. Kelly B2K (3:15)
My Girl (Lyrics) T.W. Hale, C. Stewart B2K (3:31)
What a Girl Wants (Lyrics) R. Kelly B2K (4:38)
Sleepin' B2K (3:47)
Would You Be Here (Lyrics) S.K. Russell B2K (4:29)
Everything (Lyrics) B2K (3:57)
Tease (Lyrics) T.W. Hale, C. Stewart B2K, Jhené (3:13)
Back It Up (Lyrics) J.P. Jones B2K (3:01)
Where Did We Go Wrong (Lyrics) B2K (4:08)
Pretty Young Thing (Lyrics) B2K (3:15)
I Beat You to It (Turn the Party Out) B2K (3:52)
The Other Guy B2K (3:16)
Why I Love You (Lyrics) Charles Farrar, T. Taylor, S.K. Russell, David McPherson B2K (3:58)
Boys 4 Life Richard Garcia, Jerome Jones, Omari Grandberry B2K (4:39)
Girlfriend [Ron G Remix] R. Kelly B2K (3:18)
Dog [*] Jhené, Lil Fizz (7:37)


CD 2

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Behind the Scenes Footage/Bump, Bump, Bump [Video Track][Multimedia Tra R. Kelly, V. Jeffrey Smith Puff Daddy, B2K

Credits

R. Kelly (Mixing), Platinum Status (Programming), Steve Russell (Vocal Arrangement), Jean-Marie Horvat (Mixing), DJ Ron G. (Remix Producer), Omari Grandberry (Producer), Jhené (Vocals), Dion Peters (Assistant), Steve Bearsley (Assistant), Ian Mereness (Engineer), ADOHR (Vocals (Background)), Laney Stewart (Engineer), Brad Gilderman (Mixing), Troy Taylor (Producer), Abel Garibaldi (Programming), Ian Mereness (Mixing), Rance Brown (Design), David McPherson (A&R), Troy Taylor (Vocal Arrangement), Gene Grimaldi (Mastering), Brian "B Luv" Thomas (Digital Editing), Hernán Santiago (Engineer), Orlando Calzado (Engineer), R. Kelly (Arranger), Bruce Buechner (Engineer), Platinum Status (Executive Producer), Mischke (Vocal Producer), Wirlie Morris (Instrumentation), Nathan Wheeler (Assistant Engineer), Troy Taylor (Vocal Producer), Diddy (Producer), David McPherson (Executive Producer), Judi Acosta-Stewart (Project Coordinator), Max Gousse (Vocal Producer), R. Kelly (Producer), Brian "B Luv" Thomas (Editing), Marvin Peart (Associate Executive Producer), Chris Stokes (Mixing), Wirlie Morris (Programming), Diddy (Rap), London Thompson (Mixing), Kevin "KD" Davis (Mixing), Avon Marshall (Assistant), Marvin Peart (A&R), Steve Russell (Vocals (Background)), Lil' Steve (Producer), Max Gousse (Executive Producer), Troy Taylor (Instrumentation), B2K (Vocals (Background)), Ian Mereness (Programming), Max Gousse (A&R), Rob Paustian (Engineer), Donnie Lyle (Guitar), Omari Grandberry (Vocals (Background)), Brian "B Luv" Thomas (Engineer), Troy Taylor (Rhythm Arrangements), Platinum Status (Producer), London Thompson (Engineer), Brian "B Luv" Thomas (?), Charles Farrar (Producer), Darrell Crooks (Guitar), Chris Stokes (Producer), Steve Russell (Instrumentation), Lil' Steve (Vocal Producer), Keith Major (Photography), Chris Stokes (Executive Producer), Garry Ó Briain (Guitar), MiMi "Audio" Parker (Assistant), Andy Gallas (Engineer), Alejandro Blanco (Guitar), DJ Ron G. (Engineer), Rance Brown (Art Direction), R. Kelly (Vocal Producer), Abel Garibaldi (Engineer), Lil Fizz (Rap), Rodney East (Keyboards), Ketrina Askew (Executive Producer), B2K (Executive Producer), Lew Laing (Producer), B2K (Vocals), Diddy (Mixing), Andy Gallas (Programming), Mike Patterson (Mixing), Wirlie Morris (Producer), Rowie Nameri (Engineer)
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