The Good Fight (Bizzle album)

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The Good Fight
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Studio album by
Bizzle
ReleasedMay 7, 2013
Genre Hip hop, Christian hip hop
Label God Over Money
Producer Beat Sampras, Boi-1da, Cam Wallace, Dilemma, Marv4MoBeats, The Maven Boys, Megaman, Q. Smith, Sevin, T-Minus, Vinyalz

The Good Fight is Bizzle's second Christian hip hop album released on May 7, 2013 under Bizzle's own record label God Over Money. It was produced by Boi-1da, Dilemma, Megaman and others. It contains collaborations with No Malice, Willie 'P-Dub' Moore Jr. and Sevin. [1] [2]

Contents

It debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Gospel Albums chart, No. 7 on Christian Albums and No. 11 on Top Rap Albums [3] selling a total of 3,962 copies in its first week. [4] [5]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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New Release Tuesday's Mark Ryan stated that it was "hip-hop evangelism at its finest" and Bizzle "touches on use of the 'N-word' and pimp as ways to greet one another". Ryan found it atypical of Christian hip hop artists to "be so blatant in their phrasing ... but is truly refreshing to hear someone come straight out and ask the questions." [6]

Aubrey McKay of Wade-O Radio, however, described Bizzle's use of the N-word as inappropriate. Even so, McKay highlighted "The Way", "Mr Range Rover" and "Better Way Pt. 2" as standout tracks and that The Good Fight as "a great record on several levels". [7]

Simon Ramaker from Dutch website Christelijkerap highlighted the album's second single, "Dear Hip-Hop", as a song that clearly criticizes hip hop culture. Along with this, Ramaker noted "My Confession" was a "very special track" addressing Bizzle's porn addiction and sexual history. [8]

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Lead Me" Boi-1da 3:13
2."Here We Go"Dilemma4:30
3."Do It Again" (featuring Willie Moore Jr.)Boi-1da4:01
4."Think 4 a Minute"Boi-1da3:51
5."Dear Hip Hop"Boi-1da5:17
6."You Know"Boi-1da5:09
7."Higher" (featuring J. Carter)Q. Smith3:53
8."Against You"Boi-1da3:51
9."The Way" (featuring Haley Hunt)Boi-1da4:16
10."Make Her the Mrs." (featuring Willie Moore Jr.)Boi-1da3:59
11."I'm a Christian"Boi-1da, The Maven Boys [9] 3:51
12."Soldier" (featuring No Malice)Dilemma3:35
13."Options"Marv4MoBeats5:05
14."Mr. Range Rover" (featuring Kay Richards)Megaman3:43
15."Tomorrow (No Win)"Boi-1da, T-Minus [10] 3:31
16."My Confession" (featuring Sevin)Boi-1da, Beat Sampras [11] 4:33
17."Safest Place (Interlude)" (featuring Sevin)Sevin1:51
18."Meet My Savior"Cam Wallace3:56
19."Not Alone" (featuring Nina Sims)Boi-1da5:00
Bonus tracks
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
20."Better Way Pt.2 (Sandy Hook Tribute)" Boi-1da, Vinyalz [12] 5:29
21."Wonder" Boi-1da 4:02

[1] [13]

Charts

ChartPeak position
Billboard 200 [14] 116
Billboard Gospel Albums [14] 2
Rap Albums [14] 11
Christian Albums [14] 7

References

  1. 1 2 "Bizzle 'The Good Fight' Tracklisting & Production Credits Revealed". Rapzilla. May 7, 2013. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  2. ↑ Johnsont, Jomo (July 26, 2012). "Sevin - Underrated: "He's Been One Of The Most Slept-On Rapper..."". SOHH.
  3. ↑ Artists: Bizzle. Billboard
  4. ↑ Patrick, Kris (May 20, 2013). "This Week's Billboard Top Gospel CDs: Tamela Mann #1, Bizzle Debuts at #2". Path Magazine.
  5. ↑ Arbet, DeVante (May 15, 2013). "Bizzle's 'The Good Fight' Debuts At #2 On Billboard Gospel Chart". TheGospelGuru.com.
  6. 1 2 Ryan, Mark (May 18, 2013). "Hip Hop Evangelism". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
  7. ↑ McKay, Aubrey (May 2, 2013). "Album Review: Bizzle – The Good Fight". Wade-O Radio. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
  8. ↑ Ramaker, Simon (May 14, 2013). "Review - Bizzle - The Good Fight". Christelijkerap.nl. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
  9. ↑ "Listen: Bizzle "I'm A Christian" (Prod. By Boi-1da & The Maven Boys)". Complex Mag.
  10. ↑ "Tag Archives: Bizzle". Boi-1da.net. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Tag Archives: Bizzle ft. Sevin - The Good Fight". Boi-1da.net. April 30, 2013. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
  12. ↑ Marl, Marley. Bizzle - Better Way Pt.2. Boi-1da.net
  13. ↑ Bizzle 'The Good Fight'. iTunes
  14. 1 2 3 4 "The Good Fight – Bizzle". Billboard . Nielsen Business Media . Retrieved August 5, 2013.
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