Starr Status
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| Studio album by Kenn Starr | |||||
| Released | August 29, 2006 | ||||
| Recorded | 2004 – 2006 | ||||
| Genre | Hip Hop | ||||
| Label | Halftooth Records | ||||
| Producer | Oddisee Illmind Kev Brown M-Phazes DJ Roddy Rod Khrysis Young Cee |
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Starr Status is the debut album by rapper Kenn Starr, released August 29, 2006 on Halftooth Records. The album features production from Starr's fellow Low Budget Crew members Kev Brown and Oddisee, as well as Illmind, Khrysis and DJ Roddy Rod. Album guests include Talib Kweli, Asheru, Supastition, Median and Darien Brockington. The album features the single "Against the Grain" b/w "Waitin' on You"/"Back at it Again", and the bonus track "If", Starr's 2004 debut single.
[edit] Reviews
Starr Status was well-received and praised by many underground Hip Hop fans, but was often met with mixed reviews from critics. JIVE Magazine praised the album, granting a 4 1/2 Star rating, stating "there shouldn’t be any argument over Kenn Starr’s status as one of thee best MCs in the game." [1] AllHipHop.com writer Andrew Kameka commented "Starr Status remains strong thanks to his wit and exceptional delivery. His natural, almost effortless ability to wrap words around any beat placed before him makes this a memorable collection." [2]
RapReviews.com writer Andrew Matson gave the album a humble rating, saying "he needs to hold himself to a much higher standard if he wants to make good on his potential to be a clever, emotional, mature emcee with technical skills"..."Starr Status is, to me, a frustrating listen because of what it could have been." [3] Okayplayer.com writer Adam Roussell gave the album a moderate 3 Star rating, and criticized Starr Status for a lack of introspection, stating "Anyone who listens to Starr Status is likely to be entertained, but they are unlikely to be endeared to the artist. And that’s vital in this era where a star’s status is often gauged by the number of people who are compelled by the artist’s story." [4]
[edit] Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
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| 1 | "Starr Status (Intro)" | Oddisee | Kenn Starr, Oddisee |
| 2 | "Against the Grain" | Illmind | Kenn Starr |
| 3 | "Relentless" | Kev Brown | Kenn Starr, Kev Brown |
| 4 | "The Same, Pt. 2" | Oddisee | Kenn Starr |
| 5 | "Mr. Nice Guy" | Oddisee | Kenn Starr, Wayna |
| 6 | "Middle Fingaz" | M-Phazes | Kenn Starr |
| 7 | "U Will" | DJ Roddy Rod | Kenn Starr |
| 8 | "Never Too Late" | Kev Brown | Kenn Starr, Sean Born |
| 9 | "Carry On" | Oddisee | Kenn Starr, Supastition, Darien Brockington |
| 10 | "Waitin' on You" | Khrysis | Kenn Starr |
| 11 | "Inside" | Illmind | Kenn Starr, Wayna |
| 12 | "Back at it Again" | M-Phazes | Kenn Starr, Median, M-Phazes |
| 13 | "Nothing But Time" | Young Cee | Kenn Starr, Oddisee |
| 14 | "Another Day" | Kev Brown | Kenn Starr, Sean Born, Chronkite |
| 15 | "Know Too Much (To Go Back)" | Oddisee | Kenn Starr |
| 16 | "If" | Oddisee | Kenn Starr, Talib Kweli, Asheru |
[edit] Album singles
| Single cover | Single information |
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"If"
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| "Against the Grain" |
