Just like on her debut Hard Core, the provocative sexy rap star Lil 'Kim does not mince her words on her second CD The Notorious Kim, a tribute to her discoverer, the late Notorious BIG. Following the example of her male hardcore rappers, her raps are unpolished, rough and almost pornographic with the beats sounding deep and menacing. She was assisted by a whole battery of macho fellow rappers
… including Sisqo, Cee Lo from Goodie Mob, Redman, the group Junior MAFIA and R&B singer Mary J. Blige. Aunt Dot, about raising a child alone shows a different side to Lil 'Kim. Grace Jones' contribution to Revolution is also interesting. Somewhat out of place are the tracks that go towards R&B such as Single Black Female, How Many Licks and Hold On. (CK)more
