Waterbed Hev

As CEO of Uptown Records, veteran rapper Heavy D is as comfortable as anyone in hip-hop, but he still loves getting out and showing off his formidable stuff. He's managed to change with the times, while hanging on to the same party themes and lyrical flow that have served him for a decade. WATERBED HEV, like all Heavy D records, leans towards the commercial side of hip-hop; just about every track sounds like a single. Heavy D and principal producer Tony Dofat stay true to the Uptown style of music, with songs like "Big Daddy" and "Don't Be Afraid" that feature smooth R&B vocals on the choruses.