The Step Daddy (Edited)
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New thug on the gangsta-rap block, Atlanta's Hitman Sammy Sam, is out to prove himself and he takes his first big step with The Step Daddy. Though technically his second album (Sammy had a regional release, Last Man Standing, on Big Oomp Records in 1998), this is his first CD on a major label (Universal), and hence, his initial shot at the ultra-serious world of big-time rap. And with his tough rhymes and brash beats, he certainly isn't shy in the way he's going about it.
After announcing "Step daddy's home!" Sammy launches into "What About It?" a cut with manic programming and a synth line that sounds like the Halloween theme supercharged on adrenaline. The G-funk of "It's Summertime" (featuring Chimere and Ms. Flawless) gets a serious down-n-dirty dance groove going while "Keep It Gangsta (featuring BLOW, G Life and Skinny Man) brings on the tough stuff: A thudding bassline and a rap that rags on the skills of the majority of rappers. Taking the attack even further, the next track, "Imposter," is a rip on rapper Pastor Troy. Set up as a fake radio interview over a programmed beat, a DJ quizzes a pseudo Pastor Troy about why he's been ripping off Sammy Sam. Bound to cause a few more waves in the always-rough waters of the rap world!
After the spoofing is done, things get a little heavier with the gangsta rap of "Uh Huh" and its deep and ominous horror-movie synth. Then the mood pendulum swings back again with the album's title track and first single. A dancehall number, it revolves around a call-and-response between Sammy and a chorus of kids. It's humorous and at the same time serious social commentary: "You so bad! / I'm so bad / You just mad cuz you ain't my dad!"
The super booty shaker "Do You Like This Hitman?" (featuring Kizzy Rock) is one of the disc's best tracks with its big, soul-brass sound and sweaty beat. It's followed by a pair of the album's darkest cuts: The creeping beat of "Thug Life" and the fierce and frantic "Got Gatz! Got Cash!" The latter is like some kind of sonic assault weapon.
"Bloodline," which features several guests, is a great mix of voices and "My Life" is minimalist and melodic, bordering on R&B. "Thank Yall" is all confusion and mayhem, while the closer, a remix of "Step Daddy," ends proceedings on a lighter note.
With The Step Daddy, Hitman Sammy Sam shows that he's brash, aggressive and radio ready. In his bid to make a sudden impact in the big time, one would have to say, "mission accomplished."
By Adrian Zupp
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- PerformerSammy Sam
- Music genreMainstream Rap / Hip-Hop, Rap / Hip-Hop
- Media formatCD
- Original release dateFebruary 12, 2007
- Has parental advisory labelN
- Number of discs1
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New thug on the gangsta-rap block, Atlanta's Hitman Sammy Sam, is out to prove himself and he takes his first big step with The Step Daddy. Though technically his second album (Sammy had a regional release, Last Man Standing, on Big Oomp Records in 1998), this is his first CD on a major label (Universal), and hence, his initial shot at the ultra-serious world of big-time rap. And with his tough rhymes and brash beats, he certainly isn't shy in the way he's going about it.
After announcing "Step daddy's home!" Sammy launches into "What About It?" a cut with manic programming and a synth line that sounds like the Halloween theme supercharged on adrenaline. The G-funk of "It's Summertime" (featuring Chimere and Ms. Flawless) gets a serious down-n-dirty dance groove going while "Keep It Gangsta (featuring BLOW, G Life and Skinny Man) brings on the tough stuff: A thudding bassline and a rap that rags on the skills of the majority of rappers. Taking the attack even further, the next track, "Imposter," is a rip on rapper Pastor Troy. Set up as a fake radio interview over a programmed beat, a DJ quizzes a pseudo Pastor Troy about why he's been ripping off Sammy Sam. Bound to cause a few more waves in the always-rough waters of the rap world!
After the spoofing is done, things get a little heavier with the gangsta rap of "Uh Huh" and its deep and ominous horror-movie synth. Then the mood pendulum swings back again with the album's title track and first single. A dancehall number, it revolves around a call-and-response between Sammy and a chorus of kids. It's humorous and at the same time serious social commentary: "You so bad! / I'm so bad / You just mad cuz you ain't my dad!"
The super booty shaker "Do You Like This Hitman?" (featuring Kizzy Rock) is one of the disc's best tracks with its big, soul-brass sound and sweaty beat. It's followed by a pair of the album's darkest cuts: The creeping beat of "Thug Life" and the fierce and frantic "Got Gatz! Got Cash!" The latter is like some kind of sonic assault weapon.
"Bloodline," which features several guests, is a great mix of voices and "My Life" is minimalist and melodic, bordering on R&B. "Thank Yall" is all confusion and mayhem, while the closer, a remix of "Step Daddy," ends proceedings on a lighter note.
With The Step Daddy, Hitman Sammy Sam shows that he's brash, aggressive and radio ready. In his bid to make a sudden impact in the big time, one would have to say, "mission accomplished."
By Adrian Zupp
