dirrtyfeature: Booty Luv “Boogie 2nite” Album Review
Ah, finally an Album review eh. Sorry for the lack of reviews last week i guess. So, Booty Luv took the name for their first single for their debut album, Boogie 2nite. Ironically, a cover version by Tweet but more successful than that original. Released on 17th September 2007 in the UK only by Hed Kandi, the album bazed straight into the UK album chart, debuted and peaked number 11.
The album contains Booty Luv’s 4 hit singles, 5 of the tracks in the album are cover versions and 7 of the rest are original tracks co-written by the girls themselves, Nadia and Cherise. It’s cool that the album is released in the US too,on 5th August 2008, same tracklisting with an exclusive bonus remix of "Shine" and a new colour scheme for the cover art for the album (Blue and Green). I prefer the original Blue and Pink. =)
First Impressions
The genre for this album is mashed with Dance-pop, house and R&B. Basically it’s vocal house to me. Most artist usually slaughter cover versions badly, not Booty Luv though. A definite party album that everyone could spin on the weekends, this kinda albums are rare. And now on with the track by track review. =)
Standout Tracks
Boogie 2nite First single, covers Tweet’s original. A reallt good song to set the tone for the album. Also quite popular back in the UK back then. This song introduces us to how Booty Luv sounds like. Already a House Classic.
Shine Second single, covers Luther Vandross. My fave track of the album. As I’ve stated in Rickified ‘s Rants before, this song marries Soul with Disco. Hearing this song would never fail to cause my body to groove.
Don’t Mess With My Man Third single, covers Lucy Pearl. This song is fierce!!! An Anthem I guess. I like the arrangement of the production of the song.
Some Kinda Rush Fourth Single, an original co-written by the girls. The thumping beats of the heavy bass made me sit up straight. A good song to be played while driving a sports car. Get what I mean?? =)
Dance, Dance A limited release single. Loves the lyrics. Another one for the dance floor definitely.
Be With You Covers Mary J Blige. The girls has impressive vocals on this song without being over the top. Given the Hed Kandi treatment. =)
Good Girl’s Gone Bad Not to be confused with Rihanna’s GGGB. Both have different vibes. Yeap, this song is dance floor ready too. This song has writting credits by Diane Warren btw.
A Little Bit Has a middle-eastern feeling to the song. Worth a listen.
He’s A Winner This song has the potential to be a huge hit. The beats are so clubbish. Not the house kinda, but the MOS vibe to it. One of my faves from the album too.
Something To Talk About A floor-filler. One of the gems from the album.
Where You Are The girls slow things down with a mid-tempo to close the album. Quite ok.
Final Verdict
Even though the tracks sounds repetitive, each of them still has a signature beat. Great effort even though 5 of the tracks are cover versions. Booty Luv sure knows how to choose their singles well. First 5 tracks of the album are the first 5 singles. This album would definitely make one let loose from all worries (Provided they have a keen ear to this kinda music). This album is on the heavy rotation in my Ipod too. Worth the Purchase. Excited for the Sophomore release from the girls. The girls promised that the album would see more original tracks written by them. "Say It" is so HAWT!!! =)
I’ve included a Megamix by them. First 5 singles in chronological order. It’s an official Megamix btw. =)