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Purple Ribbon All-Stars - Got That Purp? Vol. 2Album Review by:
Danielle Stolich
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
 Grammy-nominated group Outkast has always been an excellent example of how refusing to conform to trends and pushing artistic boundaries in Hip-Hop can earn you critical acclaim as well as fame and fortune. Albums like Stankonia, Aquemini and 2004’s Speakerboxx/The Love Below continue to remain some of the most musically and conceptually innovative albums in Hip-Hop. Who can forget the witty ode to baby mamas “Ms. Jackson” or joints like the socially relevant “The Whole World”? But while group member Andre 3000 cuts his acting chops in feature films during the group’s hiatus, Outkast’s second half, Big Boi, tries his hand at the role of record label CEO, releasing his second compilation Got That Purp? Vol.2.
Got That…is a funky juxtaposition of R&B, Southern Hip-Hop, Atlanta bass and funk that introduces new talent while picking up right where ‘Kast left off…always funky yet still fresh.
Got That Purp? Vol. 2 boasts more than a few dope guest cameos (Bun B, Cee-Lo and Sleepy Brown) but also marks the first time that The Goodie Mob has reunited since their split in 2000. Over sonic sounding horns and Cee-Lo’s distant crooning, the entire crew is back with their brand of Southern-fried reality rap on the reflective “Hold On”.
The Hip-Hop tracks on the album do not disappoint, showcasing Bubba Sparxx and Killa Mike at their best. Mike shines solo on the reflective “Family Dedication”, spitting truth serum as he drops lines like “My first album slept-on/Failed to do a mil/ But yet and still/ My babies have not missed a meal/Got damn? Is there a curse on Dungeon Fam/The Goodie Mob broke up/The DF album didn’t jam” and “All the players came from far and wide/Yeah sumthin’ like that/Southernplayalistic Cadillac/ In the trap/With two dope boys/Spittin’ organized noise via microphone/ Can you believe The Source only gave 4 and a half microphones/ They should’ve gave that a classic/ Ask Charlie Braxton.”
Other standouts include the crazy first single “Kryptonite” and the pimped-out, Bubba Sparxx-assisted “Claremont Lounge.”
On the alternative side, newcomers Scar and Janelle Monae serve up some refreshing soul and R&B. On the sweet yet mellow “What is This” Scar sings about finding true love with Cee-Lo providing some introspective bars while the disco-esque “Lettin’ Go” by Janelle Monae is a feel-good track with a funk influence, sort-of Donna Summer meets today’s R&B.
Aside from some unnecessary interludes (where is Big Rube?) and a few filler cuts, Got That…is a solid compilation full of trunk-rattling beats and dope lyrics.
Wetting the appetites of Southern Hip-Hop enthusiasts as well as lovers of good music, Got That Purp? Vol. 2 is a must-have for those seeking unique-sounding hip-hop.
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