Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention [PA]

Performer: Nelly
Artist: E-40; Kelly Rowland; Ali; P. Diddy; Eightball; Brian McKnight; The Clipse; Murphy Lee; Ronald Isley; David Banner; Justin Timberlake; City Spud; Chocolate Tai; King Jacob; Prentiss Church; TRU; Postaboy; St. Lunatics
Engineer: Jake Robinson; Bryan Loss; Steve Eigner; Brian Garten; Carl Nappa
Distributor: Universal Distribution

Notes: Personnel includes: Nelly, E-40, Kelly Rowland, Ali, Brian McKnight, Eightball, City Spud, Murphy Lee, Ron Isley, Justin Timberlake, Chocolate Tai, King Jacob, Prentiss Church, Tru, Postaboy, The St. Lunatics. Producers include: Jason "Jay E" Epperson, David Banner, Jermaine Dupri, Lawell "City Spud" Webb, Scott Storch. Personnel includes: Nelly, E-40, Ali, P. Diddy, Eightball, Clipse, Murphy Lee, David Banner, Postaboy, CHocolate Ty, King jacob, The Professor, True, (rap vocals); Ron Isley, Justin Timberlake, Kelly Rowland (vocals); City Spud. Personnel: Dani Stevenson (vocals); Craig Love, Jeremy Von Nida, TJ Oster, Steve Eigner (guitar); Billy Hume (acoustic guitar); Jake Arnold (electric guitar); Young Sears (keyboards); Jason "Jay E" Epperson (drums, percussion); Bryan Loss (drums); Waiel "Wally" Yaghnam, Bashiri Johnson (percussion). Audio Mixers: Chris Athens; Jermaine Dupri; Phil Tan; Richard Travali. Recording information: Basement Beats Studios, St. Louis, LA; Electric Lady Studios, New York, NY; Enterprise Studios, LA; SouthSide Studios, Atlanta, GA; Stering Sound, New York, NY; The Hit Factory Criteria, Miami, FL; The Hit Factory, New York, NY; The Zone, Atlanta, GA. Photographer: Jonathan Mannion. While remix albums of all shades were in vogue during 2003, Nelly truly seems to be having fun on DA DERRTY VERSIONS, his addition to the genre. This release is unique in that the remixes are generally by the original producer. Also, the title is a bit of a misnomer, as it implies more stripped-down or crunked-out versions, which are not really what this record is about. However, that's not a bad thing; DA DERRTY VERSIONS is a consistently entertaining record featuring many clever twists, unforgettable guest shots, and one ultra-catchy, all-new track "Iz U." By far, the most ear-catching moment is the peculiarly inspired reworking of the smash "Ride wit Me" which begins a cappella before a jangly guitar kicks in and reimagines the rap to the tune of John Mayer's "No Such Thing." Nelly's first hit, "Country Grammar," is redone more traditionally as E-40 drops by to add some new verses to complement the slightly tweaked familiar chorus. Hits like the St. Lunatics "Batter Up" and the summer jam "Hot in Herre" are given small but welcome alterations and remain as engaging as ever. The whole album is threaded together by the affable Nelly as the interviewee/tour guide, offering insight into the making of the record itself. While remix albums of all shades were in vogue during 2003, Nelly truly seems to be having fun on DA DERRTY VERSIONS, his addition to the genre. This release is unique in that the remixes are generally by the original producer. Also, the title is a bit of a misnomer, as it implies more stripped-down or crunked-out versions, which are not really what this record is about. However, that's not a bad thing; DA DERRTY VERSIONS is a consistently entertaining record featuring many clever twists, unforgettable guest shots, and one ultra-catchy, all-new track "Iz U." By far, the most ear-catching moment is the peculiarly inspired reworking of the smash "Ride wit Me" which begins a cappella before a jangly guitar kicks in and reimagines the rap to the tune of John Mayer's "No Such Thing." Nelly's first hit, "Country Grammar," is redone more traditionally as E-40 drops by to add some new verses to complement the slightly tweaked familiar chorus. Hits like the St. Lunatics "Batter Up" and the summer jam "Hot in Herre" are given small but welcome alterations and remain as engaging as ever. The whole album is threaded together by the affable Nelly as the interviewee/tour guide, offering insight into the making of the record itself.

St. Louis, Missouri rapper Nelly (of the St. Lunatics clique) dominated MTV and radio in late 2000 with his debut COUNTRY GRAMMAR, which featured irresistible hooks, a danceable tempo, newly styled bounce beats different from the New Orleans-based No Limit output, and, perhaps most importantly, Nelly's own photogenic, confident appeal. Pushing a party atmosphere is nothing new in commercial hip-hop, but Nelly delivered the product with country twang-inflected lyrics full of St. Louis regionalisms, hence "country grammar." The distinctive MC would prove no flash in the pan, notching top-selling albums and radio hits (most notably, the club banger "Hot in Herre") throughout the '00s.

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