Chris Brown is one busy guy who manages to find time amongst his rocky relationship and court appearances to make a lot of hit music. After only releasing his own album a few months ago, Chris has teamed up with his friend and fellow controversial artist, Tyga, to make a 16 track album.
Chris and Tyga, who are touring together at the moment alongside Trey Songz, are releasing Fan Of A Fan today and, after collaborating on some club anthems many times before, there is a high expectation for this album.
The album cover already sets a precedent for a fun, fresh and colourful album with the sultry slow jams we expect from Chris and the catchy club anthems that made Tyga famous.
So opening track Westside does exactly what you would hope and sets the scene with a sexy, mid-tempo vibe where Tyga and Chris both rap.
This is followed by two, more commercial sounding, club songs including the hit single Ayo which follows the formulae of many other successful Chris and Tyga collaborations. It may sound very similar to many of their previous hits like Holla At Me and Loyal but it is a sound that works and hasn't grown old quite yet.
But, it is track number four, Girl You Loud, that has fast become my favourite even though it is one of the slower more understated songs on the album.
As the title suggests, its a very sexual slow jam with some high notes from Chris on the chorus and some provocative rapping from Tyga. This, along with the simplicity of the beat and catchy lyrics, makes it an album highlight for me.
There are also some great features on the album with 50 Cent jumping on I Bet, a potential single and an aggressive yet fun club anthem. Then Pusha T makes a brilliant appearance on another favourite of mine D.G.I.F.U. Tyga finally has his chance to shine on this track with an impressive flow and a sing-a-long hook over some innovative production, as well as Chris making a serious entrance as a rapper. This song will definitely grab your attention from the outset.
The fresh beats and catchy hooks are what stand out on this album which is brimming with five star club tracks which we are used to hearing from the duo but will never tire of. Tracks like Banjo and Bitches and Marijuana may not be lyrically complex or original but they are fun, exciting and memorable which sums up the music the pair are known for making.
There are equally as many moments of greatness in the slower and sexier songs like Lights Out and Wrong In The Right Way.
In fact, there is only one song on the album that does nothing for me, which is Better, because it feels lacklustre and dull when amongst such strong production throughout the rest of the album.
I am really impressed with this album, which I almost didn't even listen to since I am not the biggest fan of Tyga's previous work and Chris fell short with his last album. However, I am glad I gave this album a chance as it has the perfect mix of Chris bedroom song hits and catchy Tyga-style uptempo music.
They compliment each other well, and I even enjoy Chris when he tries his hand at rapping, so this is an all around brilliant album from the both of them.
Standout track: I Bet and Banjo
Rating : 4/5
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