Ghostface Killah
The Big Doe Rehab
Reviewed by: MJ AKA Marissa J. Lonardo

It might take you three tracks in before Ghostface Killah’s “The Big Doe Rehab” really gets started but once Ghost’s party pops off its sure not to end until 6 in the morning. Like I have said before Ghostface and Reakwon have been the most consistent and viable Wu members that drop gems with swagger on the mic that many envy. Ghost’s latest work of art doesn’t venture far from the rhyme impresario we have all grown to know and love.

With appearances by Method Man, Reakwon, Cappadonna, Styles P and Beanie Sigel just to name a few. The album starts off with a nice Spanish infused beat but falls short with a skit that clearly is out of place. As far as the second track goes it’s clearly a filler song aptly titled “Toney Sigel” which definitely should have gone on a mixtape or something. Placing it in as the first real track on the album really wasn’t an intelligent decision because it sounds like screaming, no offense Beanie.

Anyways, the 3rd track you will remind you of why we love the chemistry between Ghostface Killah and his Wu counterparts Meth and Rea; because the track “Yolanda’s House” is probably one of the finest tracks on the EP and their abundant flow unquestionably showcases the exceptional expertise these Shaolin Island alumni boast. “We Celebrate” with the famed DJ Kid Capri is an immense party anthem that is undeniably the truth.

Another enormous track “Paisley Darts” feat Raekwon, Sun God, Trife Da God, Method Man, and Cappadonna, yes it’s a WU reunion but a great showcase of skill, intensity, and the god given talent that all of these masterful MC posses as wordsmiths. A nice touch at the end of the song includes a live concert track of Ghostface schooling his audience on the fact that he is a Don and he then pays homage to Rakim. He also let it be known if we already didn’t know that he is real and other MC’s we should question; however, if this was anyone other than Ghostface I might say its kind of corny to include a venting session at a concert on your album. But Ghostface is a Don and he maybe helping wack MC’s out so, I’ll give him an A for effort.

As the 14 track album goes you can’t say enough on the fact that Ghostface still has it and no doubt has enhanced his lyrical artillery. Other than track one and two the album is conducive even including two bonus tracks one with R&B soul superstar Chrisette Michelle on the nicely aristocratic “Slow Down” and “Killa Lipstick” with Method Man and Masta Killa. Two befitting songs called bonuses, great inclusions.

Overall you’re sure to make a great purchase if you enjoy hot hip-hop beats, ostentatious flow and a pure unfiltered Ghostface at his very finest. I believe “The Big Doe Rehab” is a definite Collection adder.