Like a Midwest 2000s answer to LL Cool J‘s Radio, Country Grammar effectively introduced a way of life that women and men could both support. With his voice, his easy-to-follow flow, and penchant for homegrown background vocals, Nelly showed the future of Rap-with nine-times-platinum results. Again with Jay E’s speaker-breaking bass, Nelly made a song about feeling himself with multiple unforgettable movements. These records would carve the way for Akon, Pitbull, and Taylor Swift, all at once. As Jay Z, Nas, and Eminem were taking themselves and their songs so seriously, Nelly cast a net of carefree. As the record defiantly chronicled the world beyond the arch, Nelly cleverly made an anthem that interchangeably applied to Anywhere, USA. Nelly profiled his city’s offerings with longtime St.
“Ride With Me” put away the low-end bass for an acoustic guitar. The Universal-backed act made the Gateway to the West the priority. The album is confident, but not braggadocious. Save for a Band-Aid under the eye, the Missouri MC was void of gimmicks. For his part, Nelly was a master charmer. The MC’s multi-tracked vocals and melodic delivery made his music accessible to R&B/Pop playlists, while his rhymes were drenched in crossover catchiness. Nelly and producer Jay E created the perfect harmony of music that worked in cars, clubs, sporting events, and headphones. In blasting his own sound and message, the Fo’ Reel flagship artist would give hope to cities across the globe, and all sorts of artists paying dues and making ends beyond the industry’s radar.Ĭountry Grammar’s charms and explosiveness began through its single of the same name. Lunatics behind him (a group in motion since the late ’90s), Nelly brilliantly set up plans not for a flash-in-the-pan, but a highly sustainable career. Louie'” as more than just a Hip-Hop tour-stop. 2000’s Country Grammar helped identify “St. In the Gangsta Rap hangover, Nelly opened his doors to a strip club party, and fun-loving songs about relishing youth-and still finding some mischief. used trunk-rattling, homegrown beats, and a booming melodic delivery to not only become one of Hip-Hop’s most successful and enduring 2000s upstarts, but to forecast trends of the next 15 years. Louis, Missouri, a former minor league baseball star named Nelly would be the juggernaut. Pharrell) (Audio)Įarly this year, during Ambrosia For Heads’ “Finding The GOAT Album” user-decided contest, this is what we had to say about the LP largely produced by fellow Lou’ newcomer Jay E.: “ In Y2K, Hip-Hop’s global expansion was powered by the regional flare and sub-cultures across not only the United States, but the world. Nelly was presented with an award last night (July 25) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by the RIAA-the association responsible for plaques and certifications. Team surprises with Diamond Album Award at last night’s benefit! #CountryGrammar!? /FKb9pU5mYs Nelly Tells The Story of Making His Career-Launching Hit, “Country Grammar” (Video)įrom that distinguished list, only Em’-a mainstream contemporary of Nelly’s joins the rapper as being a product of the Midwest. The LP whose lone star guest was fellow Universal Records-backed sensation Lil Wayne hit a mark, placing Nelly alongside Tupac, The Notorious B.I.G., Outkast, Beastie Boys, Eminem, and M.C.
launched himself into the mainstream with few to thank besides a forward-thinking team around him.Ĭountry Grammar now has a distinction that only seven other Rap albums can claim-it is certified diamond with 10 million units scanned. Moreover, in the era of co-signs, the former minor league baseball player named Cornell Haynes, Jr. Lunatics founder) created a style that arguably paved the way for Kanye West, Future, and Drake. Backed by a string of hits beginning with a title single, the melodic Fo’ Reel Records flagship artist (and St. Louis, Missouri MC Nelly released his debut album, Country Grammar.
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