Hey all you rappers, do me a favor and write one verse without a curse.

None of these songs have abusive language, so parents will love that. Another part I like is that at the beggining of Wild Wild West, Will asks his son for advice on what to put next on the C-D. All in all, Will is back and no body, no matter how good is going to top him.


Will did it again!   November 29, 1999
ALEX BOTEL (SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

This is one of the best CD's I ever got! Along with Dr. Dre 2001. I like all the songs but "Will2K" has to be my favorite. "Pontas", "Freakin' it", and "Rain" are also slammin' songs. Bring this CD to a party and you will be dancin' all night long. This is a perfect mellenium party CD. Go out and buy it right now!


Party In A Y2Kan...   December 3, 1999
artisticsoul (Motown)
14 out of 16 found this review helpful

How can you take Will "seriously" (oxymoron)... I mean, what do you expect from a megacelebrity married to Jada Pinkett? Remember, he didn't come outta nowhere, he's an ol' school rapper-turned-actor. (remember "Parents Just Don't Understand & "Summertime?). So you can fathom that he's gonna keep spitting out albums with swift rhymes, humorous content, & childish hooks/kiddy background vocals (to the people who percieve it as corny). So just accept it as a happy album that appeals to a general audience (hard pop- per se). This a party in a can to those who appreciate good music- the beats are tight, the flows are tight... even Jazz's scratching is tight. Great way to kick off the millenium with the (corny-titled, yet thumpin') anthem "Will2K." Hardcore hip-hop fans might drop this on the floor and stomp on it, but if they do happen to pick it up, at least they'll like the first & last tracks ("I'm Comin" & track "The Rain") before throwing it in garbage. Highlights include "I'm Comin'" (with a beat out the gate), "Will2K" (with K-Ci and a danceable rhythm), "Freakin' It," (a playful, retro number), "La Fiesta" (swift vocals and a latin beat), "So Fresh" (an ol' skool retreat), "Potnas" (a retro ode to stable friendship), & "The Rain" (an athem to being positive along with a intriguing beat). All of them are good, except some of them were cheesy like "Da Butta" & "No More" (that piano line is cool) because the hooks were hilarious. Kel Spencer was quite good on "Uhhh." All 'n all, a solid album that surpasses "Big Willie Style." Yes, the album's theme is corny (i.e. Willenium), but the fun factor overrules. Great job the artist formerly known as Fresh Prince.


Refreshing as always   November 22, 1999
Anonymous
10 out of 11 found this review helpful

It appears from the other reviewers that they are too young to remember Will Smith before he was an actor. Back then in the dark ages (what '88?) he was just the Fresh Prince. And he was a welcome refreshment compared to Eazy-E, NWA and all the other stale rap focused on sex and dope. Eleven years later, Will Smith is still a breath of fresh air in a field crowded with foul mouth fools and idiotic rappers. His music is silly, and light. "Willennium" is a light hearted fun party album. A great road trip selection. "Freakin' It" makes your toes tap no matter what your mood. "Who am I" is a bit off compared to the other tracks, but still a worthy song. And while WWW the movie was a poor tribute to a great show, the song does do it justice. "The Rain" is an obligatory WS slow song, but still quite enjoyable. Overall, while everyone else tries to remake themselves or shoot for the shock value, Smith "keeps it real"