A decade is an eternity in Rap years, and that truth isn’t lost on Jeezy. These days he raps about crimes for which the statute of limitations would have long expired with a renewed sense of purpose, as if reflecting upon everything he has survived with a smug sense of satisfaction. It isn’t that he foresees his impending downfall; he simply hears the grumblings of those writing his career obituary while the scene he helped build rapidly changes around him. There’s a subtle self-awareness to everything he does now—attempting to preserve his legacy with YG, the ill-fated Freddie Gibbs signing, growing noticeably more deliberate and introspective, etc.—and it’s clear to all paying attention that he doesn’t have the cachet he once did. But perpetually shifting release dates and internal turmoil within his CTE imprint haven’t yet rendered him impotent. Jeezy is more in tune with his craft than ever; we, the fans, have simply changed.
With Seen It All: The Autobiography, the seventh LP from Rap’s preeminent coke hustler-turned-rapper, Jeezy chronicles his ascension between the two points with the acuity of a far wiser man, and does so with some of his sharpest writing. He pens his own memoir as if he might not get another chance and he does so with a stunning mindfulness. Jeezy has been the face of Trap long enough to no longer be young, so naïveté plays no part in how he assesses his own career arc. On “No Tears,” he raps, “I guess this is what it feels like when you’re royalty, holmes / And you wake up and the loyalty’s gone,” and it almost feels like he’s hashing out his relationship with both Def Jam and the subgenre that has seemingly turned its back on him. In that regard, Seen It All is a proud commemorative created to remind us of Jeezy’s place in the Trap pantheon, and while the output does get rather uneven in spurts, it feels like an honest, autobiographical retelling of Snowman lore.
Concepts quickly get stale in music, but on Seen It All Jeezy subverts beating the proverbial dead horse by pushing his craftsmanship to new, hyper-reflective heights. The songwriting is much more personal this time around, and it gives new life to ideas Jeezy has worn dry over the years, ideas that have evolved into Trap tropes.
“I’m from a small hood, but I had big dreams / My uncle Robert taught me how to use the big beam / That was right before he caught his life sentence / Said do what you gotta, just put your life in it,” he raps on the sober, horn-laced “How I Did It (Perfection),” and it’s that kind of glimpse into the past that helps a listener understand basic criminal psychology. On “Win Is A Win” he spits, “I hope my words they inspire ya, spoke like a true leader / The first to admit life’s more than two seaters.” He’s a bit more thoughtful this go-round, and he must be given all he’s seen.
Seen It All: The Autobiography does get muddled at times. There’s no place for “Holy Ghost” on this record, “Enough” is just plain cheesy with strained attempts at crooning, and things get even dicier on the deluxe edition. Even with its sometimes-questionable decisions, however, it cuts through the clutter with piercing moments of brilliance. The LP has standard Trap anthems like “1/4 Block” and “What You Say,” which both hearken back to the classic Jeezy of old, but it also finds Jeezy stepping outside his element for the groovy, Akon-assisted “Been Getting Money” and street reunion “Beez Like” featuring Lil Boosie, which both lay stringy guitar licks under Jeezy’s boisterous voice. That voice itself is still enough to clear a room; it stands as the centerpiece, broadcasting this drug epic.
At its very best, Seen It All is a glimpse into how Jeezy can make his living on the back nine in a crowded subgenre with no use for him anymore: By recalling the most chilling details of his drug dealing past with a flashback-like crispness. The title track finds the host reminiscing nostalgically about coke, what it forced him to endure, and what it gave him, getting an increasinly rare, great verse from Jay Z in the process. “Me OK” is signature Jeezy with drug mathematics and drug kingpin ostentatiousness. The longer Jeezy sticks around the more obvious it becomes that to some he will always be the “drug-dealing rapper” archetype incapable of evolving into something else, something more. He’ll always speak for the streets. It’s just a matter of whether or not we’ll still be interested in receiving his message.
4 stars is the best rating for this album
We would never get tired of jeezy and his motivation. Let’s get it shawty
5 Stars
Excellent choices production-wise, Jeezy keeps the same feel throughout the album.
Im in the middle of the road with this album only a few cuts i like, and the DX editors dislike. Holy Ghost was dope, Me Ok, Beez Like and 1/4 block. thats about it for me compared to the other Jeezy albums this might be my least favorite
Classic Jeezy!
So you guys mean to tell me this goes for 3.5 stars but shit like dilated people & g-unit getting 4+ stars? Classic hhdx lol. I wonder how many stars y’all rated the recession.
This critic must be crazy to say theres no place for Holy Ghost!
I don’t care what DX has to say, this is still one of the most solid albums dropped so far. Yeah, Jeezy is getting worn down, but what do you expect after being in the game this long? I mean, look at Jay Z,Kanye, or Eminem; they’ve fizzled out in this “back 9” of their careers too, but the difference is that Jeezy’s “Seen it All” is better than anything that any of those three have put out recently.
4.5/5 stars
I love dis album
review sucks balls
This review is terrible. Its definitely his best album, it deserves at least a 4.5.
poo album
5
Jeezy bac to his 101 days
Fire love #13
To say that “Holy Ghost” does not have a place on Holy Ghost is laughable!!!!!!!!!!!! Thats one of the best songs on the able and since there are reflective bars on that song it does fit a reflective title like “Seen It All”.
I really didn’t like it, mainly due to his voice. I can’t take it anymore. His old voice was so dope and easy on your ears.
Jeezy keeps it real. Free JEEZY
Holy Ghost was one of the best songs on this album…I guess I don’t understand why there’d be no place for it.
the album is decently good, however not great. Review was on point.
only song that is good is holy ghost…. rest are the same shitty trashy shit were trying to put behind us in this game.
This the best album to come out so far this year. 2014 been a shitty year for hip hop.
This is dope. Stop over analyzing …its The tale of Snowman …dope
another classic album far as I’m concerned
Shit hot
I C u jeezy
Seen it All
This will sell less than Mastermind.
Ignorant Mf’ers luv this recycled dope boy shit, Mf’ers luv Jeezy, Ross and gucci. So people will still be listening to the same stories and crap for years to come. He has a good voice, and sometimes beats and hooks to be fair. Shit done been old though
fucking DX you fuckers give slaines album 3 stars but jeezy gets this much ….how do you decide your shit? raffle contests? your reviews I must say over the past 2 years have been either stolen from other sites or completely non reflective of the submitted work….shiiittt
The Album is scorching hot coz the production is high-end and in sync with Jeezy’s trap flows.Fave tracks:1.Me Ok 2.Holy Ghost 3.Been getting money 4.What you say? Jeezy all day.Get that album.
Nigga is a fraud Pimp C already exposed him as a fraud.
Niggas like Jeezy give hiphop a bad name. He is wack and has no lyrics or substance. Music for retarded people.
This album is pure fire.. Def deserves at least 4.5..who makes them like this now?
HOT!
if im being honest, i was expecting a much better album
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“There’s no place for ‘Holy Ghost’ on this record.”
WHAT!? “Holy Ghost” is not only the best song on this album but it’s probably one of the best songs in Jeezy’s career.
love this album deff wrth my $
Good album.
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Did it again!
dope.
One of his best work been one of his fans since day this albums up there with Thug Motivation 101
Since TM101 ive not really been into jeezy, feel all albums since his debut album have gone downhill (just my opinion)…. anyway I reluctantly downloaded to give it a try and Im glad I did. Shit goes hard!!!!!!! Jeezy back to his best, beats/production spot on, solid album 4.5 but give it a 5 to boost rating. Go get this album!!!!!!!!!!
R.I.P to this fake!
Jeezy
his a real trap rapper ……
his real a nigga and seen it all
dope
Jeezy improved his game
Perfect Album
This is the worst review i read, ((he will always be the drug-dealing rapper archetype incapable of evolving into something else, something more. Hell always speak for the streets. Its just a matter of whether or not well still be interested in receiving his message)) real niggas will always listen to Jeezy
Jeezy has been my favorite rapper since boyhood.. unfortunately the quality of his work has diminished with his age. “Seen It All” with Jay-Z is an instant classic! Other than that “Me OK” is a decent banger and “Beautiful” is acceptable. I am disappointed with the album overall, especially since it has been 3 years since TM103.
I would love to see Jeezy take another 3 years to put in all his effort to create one last album that represents his flow and trap-music genre we all enjoyed in TM101, The Inspiration, and The Recession.
Still love the man though!!
FUCK YOU DX !!!!! FUCK YOU !!!
THIS ALBUM IS JUMPING !!!
DOPE-EST SHIT IVE HEARD IN A WHILE.
RICK ROSS PUSHA T AB SOUL SCHOOLBOY Q ALBUMS GET BORING REAL QUICK…
ALBUM IS DIFFERENT BECAUSE ITS JEEZY AND NOT YOUNG ANY MORE.
BUT IT STILL AND ALWAYS WIL HAVE THAT YOUNG HEADBANGER FEEL TO IT
Okay
This idiot of a fucking critic said “Theres no room for Holy Ghost” “Enough is plain cheesy” Yeah i stopped reading after that. Two of the best track on the CD and he wants them off. Such a fucking dweeb
Jeezy album is fire start and finish
I give the new Young Jeezy Seen It All: The Autobiography. B+ 87% It’s easily his best work since TM101. It’s what you want from Jeezy. Best songs on Jeezy’s album: Seen It All, Beautiful, Black Eskimo, Beez Like & Holy Ghost. His rhymes have improved but not too much. His storytelling and introspection is much better. Still has those trap joints and substance.
big jeezy fan, but this shit flopped in my opinion – no big songs just the same boring shit
2/5 JUST MY OPINION, FUCK A HATER
This album is straightforward hustling music if you done ever been in the game you gone feel most of this, Jeezy motivates me! I don’t know if the writer has ever been on the blocc before because his review is wacked. This shit go in my town!
Im done ahahaha this guy said “Enough” is cheesy. Well damn!! That song helps me get through my day on the way to work everyday. This album is fire from beginning to end
This album is COLD!!!!! You critics need to go back to school. Track sequence is everything. Jeezy killed it on this one.
Jeezy back
If you never lived it will never understand hands down its a hit
Jeezy preaches grind like no other rapper. I feel like he had tried to change his style and image as a rapper since TM101, which he absolutely did not need to do. This album takes us back to the Jeezy we remember bumping during our grind, an anthem of our own lives, back when TM101 kept us pushing. Say what you will, but this album is the first since 101 where Jeezy said fuck image, fuck everything, let’s get it. And that nigga got it. The album track Seen It All might be the best single track Jeezy has ever recorded. If you haven’t missed this Jeezy, then you never knew him like I did. Knew he had it in him still, was just waiting it out. Finally, the realest is back. Hopefully to stay.
If you dont like it its not for you. This album fire to me. Especially compared to these fruity lame ass rappers out,