Notes & Personnel Info |  | MJG's solo debut No More Glory is a harder, more political record than anything he made with his regular partner, Eightball. While it has a few rough patches and it runs a little long, No More Glory is nevertheless an impressive display from MJG, revealing that he has greater lyrical insight and deeper musical gifts than previously suspected. The music is still Southern hardcore, with deep bass and hard-hitting rhythms, but the production is more textured than before, illustrating that the genre isn't as mindless as many critics claim. The album could have used a little of the more of the light funk that makes the single "That Girl" so irresistable, but even so, No More Glory is a terrific first step forward from MJG. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine | | Who he is: a red-hot hip-hopper out of Houston, TX. What you get: inspirational lyrics for members of the street culture, some pumped-up braggadocio, a male chorus to back up MJG's raps, the usual cast of homies, pimps, bitches and playaz, a great bass line on "Shine and Recline," a cover of Stevie Wonder's "That Girl," a couple of skits, a guest appearance from Eightball and a generally fat, funky mix. |
Producer: MO-Suave-A Productions, Inc. |
Engineer: Neal Jones; James Hoover |
Musical Guests | | Eightball | | Bun B | | The Fedz |
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| Vibe (2/98, p.126)
- "...MJG continues with people-pleasin' reality rap....Fortunately, masculine self-indulgence is tempered with declarations of love,...positive manifestos,...and a feel-good tribute to good livin'..."The Source (12/97, p.184)
- 3.5 Mics (out of 5)
- "...NO MORE GLORY allows MJG to show off the progress he's made as an MC..." Rap Pages (12/97, p.94)
- "...MJG doesn't veer from the proven 8-Ball/MJG pimpology...NO MORE GLORY has plenty of memorable hooks and singable choruses..." |
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