But is Battle of the Sexes really a fair fight? Only time will tell. With heavy radio rotation of hit single “How Low,” and the lure of guest appearances by popular female artists, it’s no wonder the album is No. Listeners will undoubtedly be entertained by the artist’s clever use of text acronyms against the backdrop of the catchy club beat. Luda also embraces his comedic side on perhaps the most hilarious track on the album “Sexting.” In the opening of the song, he mocks the infamous voicemail left by Tiger Woods to one of his many mistresses. With Ne-Yo’s smooth vocals and poetic hook, the ladies will definitely be inclined to believe him.įor men and women who are all too familiar with the peaks and valleys encountered in love and relationships, “Can’t Live With You, Can’t Live Without You” featuring Monica is a track NOT to be skipped.
On “Tell Me A Secret,” he reveals that he can be tender, sensual, and trusted with just about anything a woman is willing to share. The album is not all about warfare, however, as Luda often expresses his sexual side on tracks like the ecstasy fueled “Sex Room” featuring Trey Songz–an obvious throwback to the fans of his previous hit “Lovers and Friends” featuring Usher and Lil Jon. But with their repetitive hooks and simplistic tone, they come across as fillers in what was clearly supposed to be all out combat–male versus female. Not surprising considering she was Ludacris’ protégé, and the initial conceptualization of the album had her slated to be the sole spokesperson for the female perspective.Ĭhoosing not to engage in this war alone, Luda brings in backup from other rappers like Gucci Mane on “Party No Mo,” Flo Rida on the radio friendly “I Know You Got a Man,” and Lil Scrappy on “Everybody Drunk.” The tracks, filled with snare drum beats and the drowning base of 808s, are clearly a southern delight. (Get it) Smokin' cheeba, twisted blisted, lifted puff it pass it (It's the Battle Of The Sexes) Smokin' cheeba, twisted blisted. Radio,” and “Feeling So Sexy.” While other femme fatale rap artists do maintain their ground, in comparison to Shawnna, they come off as casualties of war. However, the major female force to be reckoned with on the album (who, for the most part, is not explicitly acknowledged as a featured artist) is Shawnna – credited on “I Do It All Night,” “B.O.T.S. Lil’ Kim tries to hang with the boys and claim a round on “Hey Ho.” Unfortunately, she is outranked.
In “My Chick Bad,” Ludacris goes head-to-head with Nicki Minaj–a definite match for the animated rapper, in terms of her delivery. Thereafter, a lyrical brawl proceeds between Luda and the ladies.
From the beginning of his intro track as he proclaims, “It’s a man’s world, and all you women… I just want the rest to know,” the challenge is issued. On the album, Luda cleverly taps into the dynamics between men and women, as he takes a stab at lyrically dissecting which is the greater of the two sexes. Featuring female rappers Eve, Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim and more, Ludacris shows fans he isn’t afraid to go toe-to-toe with his feminine counterparts. Debuting at the top of this week’s Billboard Album Chart, Ludacris takes on the opposite sex on his seventh album, Battle of the Sexes.
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