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| Viktory - Believe It Now |
| Release: | Believe It Now |
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| Media: | [Audio CD] [Digital Download] | | Released: | 2006 [ Listen to HHH from this era on Spotify ] |
| Recordlabel: | Viktorious Music Group |
| Info: | The album is released February 24th, 2006.
1. Believe It Now
2. Changed Me
3. Most High
4. Count On Me
5. Both Knees
6. Interlude (rap is better)
7. What U Need
8. Hold Me Down - featuring Marvin Winans Jr.
9. Move
10. I Need 2 Be
11. God Is Love
12. C'mon Man
13. Slip N Slide
14. Everywhere
15. In The Sky |
| Rating: | Our users rated this release: 7.8 out of 10
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| | Review: | After delivering a memorable debut album, Viktory is back on
the scene with his sophomore effort, Believe It Now. The
second release for Viktorious Music features the Alabama
native continuing to build on the foundation he laid
previously, as he fuses clever lyrics and creatives delivery
with blazing production, making him one of the game’s
hottest unsigned acts.
This fifteen-track endeavor has no shortage of star power
as Viktory enlists several of urban music’s hottest talents
to partner with him on this effort. Winans Phase 2 alumnus
Marvin “Coconut” Winans, Jr. lends his vocals to the hook of
“Hold Me Down”. These two are not strangers, as they
partnered together on Viktory’s debut effort (read album
review). They continue to work well together as they speak
to the believer’s need to be supported completely by
Christ.
The star power gets even bigger as the currently-retired
progenitor of Nureaumerica, Tonéx, offers his production
genius on the tracks “C’Mon Man” and “Dopeman”. As you can
expect, that Nureau Ink is spilled all over these tracks and
adequately compliments Vik’s “victorious” flow. “Dopeman” is
especially creative, as Viktory equates receiving the Word
to the desperation of a drug addict, while likening
deliverers of the Word to suppliers. With the emphasis on
the need for believers to crave the Word with a heavenly
addiction, this track is definitely a keeper and one of the
most creative in recent memory. Both “C’Mon Man” and
“Dopeman” are easily on tap for summer jams of 2006.
The balance of the album’s production falls on the capable
shoulders of Tony Stone, who brings all sorts of flava to
this effort, solidifying its urban authenticity.
But all of the production in the world can’t replace skilled
delivery and relevant lyrics. And… there’s no shortage of
either here, for Viktory continues to tell stories and
create images that keep the listener intoxicated from start
to finish.
The simile-laden title track showcases Viktory poetic flow
that sets him in a class all his own. The Midwest-infused
track “Move” is a song that unapologetically speaks to the
enemy and haters, demanding them to move out of the way.
“Slip N Slide” moves toward that mellow Dirty South vibe and
serves as encouragement to those living the life to just
live and continue to move towards their divine
destination.
“Most High” speaks to the faithful nature of Christ and
encourages believers not to dwell on their hang ups but to
depend on God for deliverance and victory. It showcases the
intimate nature of a personal relationship with God,
presenting it in an approachable format that personalizes
the “Most High” and simplifies the concept of a daily walk
with God.
Once again, Viktory delivers a memorable project that’s both
relevant and infectious. With transparency one of his
arrows, this effort is a bonafide tool to win others to
Christ while encouraging believers in the faith. This is one
that will spend plenty of time in your CD players and
already has dibs for one of hip-hop’s brightest efforts of
2006. | | source: GospelFlava.com, added: May 14, 2006 |  |
| Review: | REVIEW
by Aziz Peregrino-Brimah
Do you have the Viktory? Nah, I didn’t say the
v-i-C-t-o-r-y. I said the v-i-K-t-o-r-y! Yes, do you have
that new Viktory CD yet? Probably not, because it’s not out
yet! LOL. But it is available for pre-order. I’ve heard the
whole thing and this is some good music right hur (here)!
Let me go ahead and get this out of the way… “I love this
CD!”
You ever had that kind of CD that you had to find while
looking through your collection, “like, man I got to put
that on!” The kind you play when you boys are over, or alone
chilling playing PlayStation. LOL. I got one more… this is
your “Saturday morning, getting ready to go play ball” CD.
LOL. My point is – this is feel good music!
I’ve had the privilege to talk to “Vik” and this is a cool
brother. His personality shines through his music too. He’s
not “fakin’ the funkin’” by any means. This brother knows
his bible and he knows the Lord. It’s evident. Oh you best
believe there is a difference!
This great fifteen track project kicks things off with the
title track, produced by Holy Hit Makerz. The beat is hot.
Trust me, you could be rolling down the block pumpin’ it and
peeps will come up to you like “Yo, who is that???” To their
surprise it will be a Christian kat! LOL. I love it. The
beat is bangin’! The theme to the song is “if you didn’t
believe it before, it would be in your best interest to
believe it now.” Why? Because God is doing a great work and
doing it through his body… Check out this line:
I’m like a seamstress – bring together beats, rhymes, light
– and you can rock them on the weekend
That was hot! Vik brings many hot lines on this project –
atop of great content (which matters most!).
Is it just me, or does it seem that everywhere you turn a
guy named Tony Stone has his hands in something? Can some
give this dude a Grammy for “Hustler of the Year”? This dude
is doing his thing in Jesus name! He produces all but three
songs on this project. That alone should let you know that
the album is a “must have.” Other production is also by
Tonex (did someone say “how he do dat”???) and Kelvin
Wooten.
All of the songs are good, and I’ve already found myself
singing the hooks. They’re catchy! Vik is very good at
coming up with catchy hooks.
One song that really blesses me to hear is “Count On Me.” I
can really see this song taking this album to the top. The
reason I love it is because he gives a testimony of how the
Lord helped him through some trying times in his life. I’m
sure we’ve all been at a place where it SEEMED like things
were about to fall through. But God came through, didn’t He?
Yes, amen! God is good! He’s never let me down. Thank you,
Lord.
One thing we need in this Christian walk is accountability.
I can confess that I went through a trying time once because
I had no-one to lean on. On track eight, “Hold Me Down,” Vik
speaks about how he is thankful for brothers and sisters who
know the Lord who are able to intercede for him and give him
tough love when necessary. That says a lot about the
brother. He is a mature Christian wanting to grow closer to
the Lord. It takes someone serious about their walk to say
something like this. Marvin Winans, Jr. makes a special
guest appearance on here as well. This is a great song!
Honestly, I’d have to write a book to talk about all of the
gems and good things on this project. Every song is so good.
Well, I will say this… and Vik can probably feel me on this
one... The interlude (the only interlude on the album)
could’ve stayed off. LOL.
Vik, for a sophomore album, you did your thing bro! I
believe it now!
Production: 10
Lyrics: 10
Message: 10 | | source: Rapzilla.com, added: May 14, 2006 | |
| Review: | 1 | | source: -1', added: Mar 28, 2015 | |
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