2008 Woodie Awards
The Review
Ray J: Radiation
Latisha Johnson-Wallace
Issue date: 11/2/05 Section: Arts and Entertainment
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Brandy's younger brother has just released his fourth album Radiation.
Assuming that this title is to warn any potential listener to bring your protective gear to keep yourself from the harmful and toxic excuse for some good R&B music that this album provides. Almost anyone would be skeptical of buying an album by someone whose only hint of fame comes from his close family member who now is no longer really a household name.
Ray J or Brandy's little brother, delivers a disaster on his latest release. A work of total humiliating and sheer effortlessness on his part. This pop album can only appeal to those less inclined to the works of much more advanced and gifted artists. Ray J is no Usher; he is no John Legend or any other artist that brings about an essence of true talent. His first single One Wish falls off the mark repeatedly. Ray J lacks any hint of soul, any true gift for providing audiences with vibrant lyrics and soothing beats.
Radiation was made to provide money in his pocket; not of audiences to listen to and enjoy, but for them to purchase and regret.
There is not a single track that makes the listener want to blast or even sing along with. Ray J uses uninspired lyrics, sings with a studio technology enhanced voice to still present very poor vocals. His tracks are childish, useless and simple.
This album is boycotted and sent back to the record company, it's time for Brandy's younger brother to sit down, quit his day job and start a night shift where we will never have to see him. Buy a book instead, or better yet invest your money. Don't even bother to download or borrow a copy.
Assuming that this title is to warn any potential listener to bring your protective gear to keep yourself from the harmful and toxic excuse for some good R&B music that this album provides. Almost anyone would be skeptical of buying an album by someone whose only hint of fame comes from his close family member who now is no longer really a household name.
Ray J or Brandy's little brother, delivers a disaster on his latest release. A work of total humiliating and sheer effortlessness on his part. This pop album can only appeal to those less inclined to the works of much more advanced and gifted artists. Ray J is no Usher; he is no John Legend or any other artist that brings about an essence of true talent. His first single One Wish falls off the mark repeatedly. Ray J lacks any hint of soul, any true gift for providing audiences with vibrant lyrics and soothing beats.
Radiation was made to provide money in his pocket; not of audiences to listen to and enjoy, but for them to purchase and regret.
There is not a single track that makes the listener want to blast or even sing along with. Ray J uses uninspired lyrics, sings with a studio technology enhanced voice to still present very poor vocals. His tracks are childish, useless and simple.
This album is boycotted and sent back to the record company, it's time for Brandy's younger brother to sit down, quit his day job and start a night shift where we will never have to see him. Buy a book instead, or better yet invest your money. Don't even bother to download or borrow a copy.
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henryckh3
henryckh3
posted 11/04/05 @ 10:01 AM CST
Ok, I bought this album and didn't find it that bad (considering only 4 songs are decent enough to listen too). This album is no different from the rest of the garbage that is on the radio. (Continued…)
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