The Inspiration
| Young Jeezy
The Inspiration
The Inspiration (abbreviation for The Inspiration: Thug Motivation 102) is the second studio album by American rapper Jeezy. It was released on December 12, 2006, by Corporate Thugz Entertainment(CTE), and Def Jam Recordings. The Inspiration was supported by three singles: "I Luv It", "Go Getta" featuring R. Kelly, and "Dreamin'" featuring Keyshia Cole. - Wikipedia
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Pitchfork
On his second album, the Def Jam and mixtape star shows a muddled desire to transcend the clichés he helped create.
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Pop Matters
In the end, Jeezy gets by here with his workmanlike personality flaunting and above-average production the second time out. The nagging question is there, though: will this work next time around? Probably not.
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Sputnik Music
The Snowman delivered a decent record.
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HipHopDX
But the smart money has been placed on him and he doesn’t disappoint. Giving you some ridin’ music to cruise to, and that’s all you can ask for from a Jeezy album: bangin’ beats. The sophomore slump has not weighed on Young Jeezy.
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Rap Reviews
Jeezy has a competent flow, good breath control, plenty of hot beats and all-star guests, and yet this album really is a sequel to “101” in all but name because it picks up where the last one left off without even trying to differentiate between the two.
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Memphis Rap
He maintains his catchy lyrical dominance through emphatically throwing adlibs left and right to create catch phrases.
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All Music
Its first several tracks limp and flail around, which isn't a good sign, but once "I Luv It" kicks in, everything tightens and sharpens, placing the album a very slight shade beneath Let's Get It.
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Prefix Magazine
It was morally reprehensible, possibly even hazardous, and somewhat lower-common-denominator-ish, but, fuck it, we miss the drug talk, dude.
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XXL Magazine
The Inspiration still stands as a testament to Jeezy's transformative power and ability to simultaneously hold down the streets and grab the radio.
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Nappy Afro
Jeezy has made the best album of his 2 album career as well as the best album of 2006. With very few missteps on the album he has made an album that could be considered the best album out since Get Rich Or Die Tryin’.
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Plugged In
Money plus drugs equals respect. That's Young Jeezy's gospel, and the Atlanta rapper doesn't care who gets hurt if it means growing his empire ... including teens he can convince to spend $15 for this sonic trash.
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Rock The Dub
You know what I hate about albums like this? No matter how much I love the way it sounds overall, I don't think they last the test of time.
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