The Game-Jesus Piece

The Game-Jesus Piece-Interscope-(2012)

Artist: The Game

Album: Jesus Piece

Label: Interscope

Producers: Cool and Dre, Black Metaphor, Boi-1da, K. Roosevelt, Jake One, others

Game is no stranger into controversy. Although he put the west back on the map, revelations constantly followed him. Despite news controversy and numerous music beef, The Game still puts out good music and his previous albums proved that. Now the Game comes out with his new album “Jesus Piece” which includes a provoking cover of Jesus sporting the red rag over his face.

            This album starts off with some gems and the production does compliment the Game’s delivery. “Scared Now” sparks with hard gritty production from Black Metaphor which shows Game delivery with Meek Mill adding the flavor to the song. Game speaks his mind and embraces his love for the women in his life on “Pray” while “See No Evil” he raps about his spiritual growth. The best track is “Can’t Get Right” featuring west coast secret weapon producer K. Roosevelt as Game made his confessions about avoiding the street life and keeps his mentor Dr. Dre in his mind. Game made his confessions on this track. “Felt he shitted on me for Kendrick/Recorded diss records/And Kendrick my nigga, put him on his first mixtape/I popped champagne when I heard he was with Dre/And, I’m telling y’all this true story ’cause I’m real/Dre first time hearing bout it, wonder how he feel,”

            Although the beats fit well, they can be a little inconsistent at times. “Ali Bomaye” featuring 2Chainz and Rick Ross is too lengthy which pulled off in the 90’s but not with today’s listeners which may bore them while “Church” is a failed miserable attempt to go dirty south with King Chip didn’t add any ump to it. The title track does not add any hard punches despite Common owning the track. Game just didn’t pull his potential and Kanye West adds very little impact to the song. In addition, there are too much guest appearances on this album which is okay in normal standards. The downside to that is there is no growth for the artist to shine by himself. Only two solo tracks on the album distract the artist and dwindles the album.

            This album is not Game’s strongest album which does not compare with his previous efforts. It’s not a disappointed album but inconsistency and over saturation of guest appearances played a major part. Although the Game tried to diversify his style while maintaining his image, the question is did he successfully made the transition well?

            Strong Tracks: “See No Evil”, “Pray”, “Can’t Get Right”

            Weak Tracks:  “Ali Bomaye”, “Church”, “Jesus Piece”

            Rating:out of