I got this CD, because I like the song "Like a Pimp". However, when I heard the CD, I wasn't THAT impressed, cause a lot of the songs were slow and boring. I do like the songs "What It Do", "Might Getcha", "Like a Pimp", and F... 'Em". The other songs are ok, but not my favorite. The CD is good. It's a lot better than Insane Clown Posse. I respect David Banner for his strong belief in God and for making a strong effort to set a good rep for Mississippi.

Many people don't know much about David Banner. Most of the audience know Banner only from his loud and raunchy songs, with his trademark scream "Yeah". What the avarege rap listener doesn't know that David Banner is one of the most unique figures in the rap industry. Not only a rapper, he's first of all a very talented producer. Other than that he's also an actor and a philantropist. Plus, he is a very well educated brother. David Banner is a graduate of Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he served as president of the Student Government Association. So you get to see, that even though he comes from Mississippi, one of poorest states in the US (if not the poorest) he's very different from your everyday gangsta rapper. He's much more than that, and don't get his looks, or his crunked out singles decieve you. DB is one of the deepest and socially aware artists. He's got a multi-dimensional personality and it shows on this album. David Banner delivers a fascinating mix of straight-up hardcore gangsta rap and politicized soul music in the vein of Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. On some songs, he's straight-up crunk, agressive, screaming, not unlike many other Down South rappers. But on most songs, he's mellow, sensative, and very well aware of the sruggles of black folks living in Mississippi. Banner puts the sex and violence right up front for all to see. Then, just as the listener thinks it's all been said before, the album switches gears, adopting a reflective, socially aware tone right out of "What's Goin' On". Unlike most of his contemporaries, Banner isn't content to merely describe the societal ills he sees around him--he actually questions the motivations behind the problems. An ambitious project in what is too often a one-dimensional genre, MISSISSIPPI: THE ALBUM suggests that gangsta rap has the potential to offer more than simply a play-by-play account of urban culture's darkest moments. The album starts out loud, and bangin' with the first 4 songs being crunk to the fullest. The second was produced by Lil Jon (I consider it the worst song on this album) and the third is the album's lead single "Like A Pimp" (feat. Lil' flip"). The 4th song (track number six) is the hardhitting "F*** Em (feat. Pastor Troy). And from song number 7 and till the end (there's even a hidden bonus track) the album is much more mellow, and you find DB adressing mainly social issues. While very aware of what's going on (pun intended), David Banner stays away from preaching. He's not about that. What he does is tell it the way it is, hoping us, the listeners, will understand and change the way we think and the way we live. There is a lot of sadness in his songs. Some of the album is more personal, but most of it deals with life of people in Mississippi. Production is top notch, handled mostly by David Banner himself, and his music is very different from other Dirty South artists, for example his productions sometimes have small guitar elements. Most guests are unknown newcommers, and while doing a nice job, do not stand out. David Banner and Mississippi are the center of this album.

On September 25, 2007, David Banner testified in congress in a hearing about African American Media Stereotypes. He spoke about his lyrics and whether or not they are appropriate or stereotypical. He argued that his lyrics explain the pain blacks go through. In his opening statement, Banner was applauded by several in attendance for saying, "I can admit there are some problems in Hip-Hop but it is only a reflection of whats taking place in our society. Hip-Hop is sick because America is sick".

To sum it all up, while not quite perfect (I'd defintely would've got rid of the Lil' Jon song and the useless skits or the less talented guest features), "Mississippi" is a true classic, one of the most unique albums to come out in 2003, and definetely one of the best ones that year. Do not miss it.

I been in love with that album since day one

good

This CD is definetely showcasin some trus south [stuff]. Most of the songs are bangin, but a little too much singin for the south. David Banner is fairly new to the game, so u have to give him props for makin a surprisin CD like this one. Although not as hard as the 3 6 Mafia, a suprisingly great effort is show. F**k Em with Pastor Troy and Bone Crusher is one of my favourties. Like A Pimp is a great song, but I am gettin bored of it as I write this review. The rest of the CD is close to average. I think u should check it out.