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Despite the star power and the hyped-up title, this mano y mano between R&B heavyweight R. Kelly and rap master Jay-Z isn't what fans might have expected. In fact, this CD teeters dangerously close to being little more than a macho vanity project. One could assume that initial intentions were good. After all, R. and Jay's collabo "Fiesta" was a sleazy slice of playa-party fun, but this full-length project, for which the stars recorded their parts separately, is disjointed and somewhat dull. Instead of taking R&B and rap to new heights, Best of Both Worlds proves, once again, that (graphic) sex is the only thing on R. Kelly's mind and Jay-Z can probably rhyme in his sleep. There are tolerable moments, à la the title track, which features R. Kelly's trademark sweeping melodies and Jay-Z's deadpan wit, but even some good hooks and poignant observations can't excuse insultingly juvenile cuts like "Honey" and "P***y." The best of both worlds? Not even close.
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TRACK LISTINGS
1 The Best of Both Worlds / Jay-Z 3:12
2 Take You Home with Me (aka Body) / Jay-Z 3:35
3 Break Up to Make Up / Jay-Z 4:08
4 It Ain't Personal / Jay-Z 4:24
5 The Streets / Jay-Z 4:34
6 Green Light / Beanie Sigel 2:48
7 Naked / Jay-Z 3:08
8 Shake Ya Body / Lil' Kim 3:19
9 Somebody's Girl / Jay-Z 3:41
10 Get This Money / Jay-Z 3:04
11 Shorty / Jay-Z 4:10
12 Honey / Jay-Z 4:02
13 P***Y / Devin the Dude 4:50
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