Mr. Cheeks – John P. Kelly

Artist: Mr. Cheeks

Title: John P. Kelly

Label: Universal

Rating: 6/10

Mr. Cheeks may not sound familiar, but when I tell you that he is a member of the Lost Boyz, it might light a bulb above your dome.

Mr. Cheeks brings a flow similar to the one he had with the Lost Boyz, but here with tracks like “Lights, Camera, Action” you feel there are no worries about blinging and more about making green. And “7” brings more of the radio snuff. It’s crisp, clear hip-pop. “5” changes the whole pop outlook into more of an honest street riot.

“3” brings a generic but inescapable reggae hook. “‘Til We Meet Again” is another reggae tinged song, but is much more rugged and deep-hearted.

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