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It's a Big Daddy Thing- Big Daddy Kane

Kafka said: "Juice Crew and Cold Chillin' alumni Big Daddy K.A.N.E. (King Asiatic Nobody's Equal) is probably one of the greatest examples of a great MC who went from top to bottom in barely anytime flat. He had a whole lot of skill, but when he tried to take his ladies' man persona, starting with "Day You're Mine" from his first album, "Long Live the Kane", he lost a good portion of support from fans of his lyrical skills in an attempt to gain more commercial success. He's making moves to this very day, but his attempt at mainstream acceptance will probably always distract many from his true talents. However, those who copped his debut and the follow-up, "It's a Big Daddy Thing", would know that he was indeed a force to be reckoned with. The album wastes no time with the title cut starting things off with Kane in usual top lyrical form. "And I ain't 'bout slouchin' or crabbin' So save it! 'Cause that's on thing I ain't havin' And the purpose I serve is to please ya And rhymes'll ease ya like milk of magnesia" "Another Victory" is a bit of social commentary, a common feature on albums of the day, but Kane proves to be rather skillful at this topic, as it comes up often. "I'm seein' brothers get paid undercover Selling drugs to one another 'Cause all the glamour you gettin' is miscellanious And all the products you're sellin' is real dangerous Like, um-lum-lum, let's say, um, poison!" "Mortal Combat" is a chance for Kane to show off his pure MC'ing skills, followed up a total switch-up on the slightly Ragga-tinged "Children R The Future". "Young, Gifted, and Black" is up next, covering dissing to sample usage to the Five Percenter themes. "I got gold teeth and they don't chew beef No pork on my fork, strictly fish on my dish" "Smooth Operator", probably the biggest hit on the album, follows. Although, it marked a noticeable R-and-B influence on Kane's production and sound, there is actually more bragging and boasting here than cheesy loverman banter. "The B-I-G-D-A-Double D-Y-K-A-N-E I'm good and plenty, servin' many and any Competition wishin' for an expedition I'm straight-up dissin' and dismissin', listen" The subsequent "Calling Mr. Welfare" has Kane looking at the misfortune of people who don't think carefully about the future. "And then the day came, he left the dame shamed But who's to say, y'all know the name of the game Pimp Daddy's gone, and as he maxes and relaxes She can't even sue for money, pushers don't pay taxes" "Wrath of Kane", as it appears on this album, is a live performance of the song at the Apollo. The original version was a track on the B-side of the "I'll Take You There" 12" single. The following track is "I Get The Job Done", continuing some of the themes of "Smooth Operator" with production by New Jack Swing-don Teddy Riley. It's actually not half-bad, but it doesn't exactly mix well with most of the album. "And if you step up in a large sum Like Martin Luther King, I shall overcome, I get the job done" "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" is an inspirational Black pride song, quite obviously sampling "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" by McFadden and Whitehead. "'Cause this is the new day to be proud and brave And I ain't goin' out like a slave In '89, I'm living like a champ Step in my face talkin' about a food stamp?" The now-infamous "Pimpin' Ain't Easy" is the next track. If you listen to a lot of Rap songs, chances are you've heard this quoted somewhere else. Featuring Nice and Smooth as well as Kane's backup dancer Scoob Lover (before he started using that idiotic nasal voice), this isn't exactly Big Daddy's best moment, but it's worth a few laughs, which is probably intended. "I don't half-step when it comes to broads The K-A-N-E will go the whole nine yards There's no time for conversation, my dear 'Ohhh' is all want to hear" This is followed by "Big Daddy's Theme", a pimpish instrumental that may come as a delight for Funk fans. "To Be Your Man" is probably the straight-up [b]WORST[/b] track on this album, unless you're trying to set the mood with your girlie on the romance tip. Otherwise skip this. The DJ/Hip-House track "The House That Cee Built" is a chance for Kane's Dj, Mr. Cee, to shine. "On The Move" is somewhat similar to "Pimpin'", albeit a little bit less over-the-top presentation, witih guests verses from both Scoob and Scrap Lover. After this is the spectacular "Warm It Up, Kane", beginning with a bar that may seem familiar to Hova fans. "Come, get some, you little bum I take the cake but you can't get a crumb From the poetic, authentic, Superior Ultimate, and all the good shit" The album finally finishes with "Rap Summary (Lean on Me Remix)", which was also featured on the "Lean On Me" soundtrack. Living up to its title, it's basically a summary of the story and themes of the movie. As a whole, "It's a Big Daddy Thing" does have some dry spots, but its moments of high quality more than make up for them. The album is a chronicle of Kane's potential before he made some questionable moves later on his career. Cop it. Rating- 9.4/10 -Kanibal"

Kafka said: "Thanks, man. Almost all the albums I have are this type of thing. You can't beat the classics."

Tremor said: "another tight review...for a young kid you love the classics!! well done!! keep'em coming! i might have to do another one now too cheers"