Eamon, 19세의 청춘비망록 트렌디한 빈티지(?) 사운드를 들려주는 독특한 데뷔 앨범. 싱글 커트곡으로 빌보드 차트 16위까지 상승했었던 `I Don`t Want You Back`을 들어보면 과거 프린스가 작곡했던 시너드 오코너의 `Nothings Compare 2 U`가 연상되는 소울풍의 발라드이다. 역시 백인 보컬리스트인 탓인지 그의 보컬은 흑인 특유의 성적이면서도 원초적인 에너지가 넘치는 스타일이라기보다는 하이톤 특유의 유연하면서 감미로운 스타일이다. 후속 싱글감으로 유력한 `On & On` 역시 이몬의 매력이 잘 드러난 트랙이다. 에리카 바두의 히트곡과 동명의 타이틀을 가진 이 곡 역시 R&B 발라드로 친숙한 멜로디의 진행을 가진 편안한 곡이다.<BR>`I Love Them Ho`s (Ho-Wop)`은 플라멩고스(The Flamingos)의 `I Only Have Eyes for You`을 샘플링한 곡으로 좀처럼 뮤지션들이 직접적으로 다루기꺼려하는 그루피(groupie)에 대한 소재를 담은 곡이다. `I Want You So Bad`와 같은 곡은 60년대 흑인 보컬 그룹들을 연상할 수 있는 하모니를 감상할 수 있고, 멋진 파티 트랙이라고 할 수 있는 `Finally`, `All Over You`와 같은 발라드 트랙은 보이팝 밴드들의 발라드 트랙처럼 대중적인 요소들을 고루 지니고 있다. 이몬의 앨범에서 기대할 수 있는 최고의 미덕은 부담 없이 즐길 수 있는 좋은 멜로디를 가진 알앤비 취향의 발라드 음악이라고 해도 무리 없을 것이다.<BR><BR>물론 이몬의 음악이 마냥 즐거운 것은 아니다. 드럼앤 베이스 비트와 어우러진 `Get Off My Dick`이나 재지(Jazzy)한 접근으로 그루브감을 잘 살려낸 `Controversy`와 같은 트랙들은 이몬이 그저 대중적인 인기와 상업성에 급급한 뮤지션이 아니라는 것을 증명해준다. 사실 이몬의 보컬이 소울의 깊은 맛을 전해주는 걸죽한 스타일이라고 보기는 힘들기 때문에 앨범에 수록된 대부분의 곡이 감미로운 멜로디에 의존해있다. 실제로 사운드도 최근의 트렌드에 부합하는 듯하면서도 조금은 다른 느낌을 전해준다. 이몬의 음악은 거리의 음악이었던 힙합과 메인스트림 알앤비가 적극적으로 타협을 모색하던 80년대 후반에서 90년대 초반의 사운드와 닮아있다. 비트들은 무겁지 않고 경쾌하게 떨어지면서 그루브감 넘치는 베이스 라인 대신에 따라잡기 쉬운 멜로디 라인과 `거리의 시인`들의 정서가 강조되어 있다. 물론 전체적으로 19살이라는 어린 나이가 말해주듯이 아직은 확실한 자신의 음악적 방향을 결정하여 일궈낸 앨범이라고 보기는 힘들다. 오히려 이몬의 데뷔작은 뚜렷하게 자기색을 드러내기 보다는 지금까지 자신이 영향을 받고 영감을 얻은 선배들의 스타일을 고르게 다루고 있는데 잭슨 파이브(Jackson Five)나 올드 스쿨 래퍼에서 우 탱 클랜(Wu-Tang Clan)에 이르는 선배들의 음악을 고르게 차용한 일종의 오마주 앨범처럼 들리기도 한다.<BR><BR>얼반 소울, 네오 소울, 올가닉 소울 등 세련된 사운드와 바이브(Vibe)를 가진 흑인 음악들이 여러 가지 명함을 내밀며 속속 등장하여 우리를 유혹하고 있다. 이들 음악은 기존의 팝음악과는 다른 새로운 방식으로 음악을 풀어가면서 사운드에 있어서도 굉장히 밀도 높은 충실한 사운드로 인기를 얻고 있다. 그러나 한편으로는 최근의 소울 음악들이 멜로디보다는 리듬과 비트에 치중하면서 국내 음악적 정서와는 굉장한 거리감을 지니게 된 것도 사실이다. 이제는 빌보드 히트곡이라고 해도 국내에서는 대중적인 취향에서 벗어난 부담스러운 음악인 경우가 십중팔구인 상황이 벌어지고 있다. 그런 가운데 발표된 이몬의 앨범은 힙합, 소울, 알앤비 등 다양한 흑인 음악적 요소로 이루어져 있지만 현재의 빌보드 히트곡들과는 다른 감각을 보여주는 음악이다. 흑인 음악이 부담스러운 사람에게는 굳이 흑인 음악이라는 것을 강조할 것도 없이 듣기 좋은 멜로디와 트렌디한 감각이 어우러져 있다고 소개해도 좋을 것이다. 이몬은 신인으로서는 대단히 주목 받는 첫 발을 내딛은 셈인데, 데뷔 앨범을 통해 확인한 그의 음악적 재능은 앞으로의 행보도 주목해볼 필요가 있는 루키라는 점을 확실히 해주고 있다. .... ....
Yeah... Girl i thank ya for this wondeful night Wishing i could see ya one more time But i don`t think ya will love me So i thank you If you wanna still fool around You can come to the next town But until then i gotta go So i thank you
I love them ho's, love them ho's, love them ho's [4x's]
Looking sad, even though we just met No need to get upset But i got a show, gotta go, so i thank you And if you wanna still get sexed down You can catch the next greyhound But until then i gotta go, so i thank you
I love them ho's, love them ho's, love them ho's [4x's]
Oh, lettin' you know that i love them ho's [4x's]
Girl i thank ya for this wondeful night Wishing i could see ya one more time But i don`t think ya will love me So i thank you If you wanna still fool around You can come to the next town But until then i gotta go So i thank you
I love them ho's, love them ho's, love them ho's [4x's] Oh, lettin' you know that i love them ho's [4x's]
[chorce] I’m seeing sumthin I ain’t seen before yeahhhhahhh (sumthin sumthin strange sumthin strange) yeahh (yeahh) Yeah could it be your actin like a whore yeahhh (sumthin sumthin strange sumthin strange) YEAH
When I meet you everything seemed right, but the truth is you fucked on the first night, it sank in slow, now I know your a hoe yo I shoulda listend when my friends told me so I thought this would last, but I realise that your just a peice of ass, I know your game, chicks are all the same, your lookin kinda funny and your actin kinda strange
[chorce]
I caught you in the club last week you looked like a freak in the VIP sittin on laps, and suckin on necks actin like a slut cuz you tripin on X I Fliped, I was gonna hurt her then my boy said CHILL over murder I was feelin nice till my boy told me he just saw da bitch bounce wit Milk Dee
(Milk Dee) who me? MC am I E I didn’t know thats your hoe dats why I, took her to the bathroom, I had her face in da bowl wit a tight grip hold loseing control when I hit it I didn’t have a clue, if i knew she was u I wouldnt of did it thats my word true clue, so fuck whatcha heard it aint no beaf when it comes to a bird WERD
Every time I finish I could see it in your eyes I put in work and there is no surprise I got just what you're looking for Yo I freak it like you like it Then you want some more Let's explore the bedroom floor Over and over and over
On and on and on (5x) Over and over and over On and on and on (5x)
Anytime you need me girl you know I'm by your side And I know that you know that I can make it right I feel just how you feel tonight Lemme do what I can do to make the feeling right Hit the lights and let me ride Over and over and over
On and on and on (5x) Over and over and over On and on and on (5x)
Everytime I finish I could see it in your eyes I know I put in work and there is no surprise I got just what you're looking for Yo I freak it like you like it Then you want some more Let's explore the bedroom floor Over and over and over
On and on and on (5x) Over and over and over On and on and on (5x) Over and over and over On and on and on (5x) Over and over and over On and on and on...... (fade out)
When i first met you You were so unique Like what i seen Let a few weeks go You had me crazy When we would meet Why you gonna act like You ain`t been trained yet But boot i bet If i take you out You won`t act like my lady should
[chorus] When you come please girl act right Don`t try none of your crazy shit tonight When you come please girl act right I don`t give a fuck you been acting up When you come please girl act right Don`t try none of your crazy shit tonight When you come please girl act right I don`t give a fuck you been acting up
You should know by now When i take you out You act all up When you at places You know your place When ho's holler Fuck that shit You know the rules Every girl that i fuck Is put through school But i still feel like you won`t Act like my lady should
[chorus] When you come please girl act right Don`t try none of your crazy shit tonight When you come please girl act right I don`t give a fuck you been acting up When you come please girl act right Don`t try none of your crazy shit tonight When you come please girl act right I don`t give a fuck you been acting up
Hey trick Better start acting right (oh) Swallow You will never taste it right (oh) Hey trick Better start acting right (oh) Swallow You will never taste it right (oh)
[chorus] When you come please girl act right Don`t try none of your crazy shit tonight When you come please girl act right I don`t give a fuck you been acting up When you come please girl act right Don`t try none of your crazy shit tonight When you come please girl act right I don`t give a fuck you been acting up
Hey trick Better start acting right (oh) Swallow You will never taste it right (oh) Hey trick Better start acting right (oh) Swallow You will never taste it right (oh)
[chorus] When you come please girl act right Don`t try none of your crazy shit tonight When you come please girl act right I don`t give a fuck you been acting up When you come please girl act right Don`t try none of your crazy shit tonight When you come please girl act right I don`t give a fuck you been acting up
had the earth and the sweats adn the sticks and brew and i knew she was feeling me too passed the bone gave the eye and i knew fo sho what she wanted to do cant stop thinkin about my baby girl and how she done loved me so long next thing i _ _ _?_ _ _ but the poison had me gone
[choris]: down to and i was with her friend knew i was gonna pay we was sexin like every day she found out she was like no doubt do what you gotta do i fucked your friend this after noon (whoa) MY BABY'S LOST game at a lack got my shit off track had the bitch trapped now she gone like that MY BABY'S LOST aint no comin back she's gone just like that
As the days went by had the evil chills then went about my devilish ways called her up picked her up all we did was fuck as we both was in the days being blazed all the time never ever helped my mind was always in the sky If i could i would I'd take it back cuz it hurts soo much in side
[chorus] I may not be your man baby But you know i`m driving you crazy Thats why you`ll fuck with me For the rest of your life I know your loving the sex Swallow it down just like a vanex Thats why you stuck with me 4 the rest of your life
In your room cryin` over bullshit Cause you know Only i could hit it The way you like it girl It's been a while but you'll really get it down Cause where we You know it's hot as hell Don`t be mad be glad That you got me girl
you can`t stand me And you don`t love me but why do you keep Calling me girl You say cause your bored I am not so sure My lips are shut As long as you stay open
[chorus] I may not be your man baby But you know i`m driving you crazy Thats why you`ll fuck with me For the rest of your life I know your loving the sex Swallow it down just like a vanex Thats why you stuck with me 4 the rest of your life
From the spread, said i don`t act right But i`m good when it's late at night Pop that shit, i love it It was love, now it's just make love How i love, that i ride meaner Do your thing, it's ok Cause you know i am
If you can`t stand me And you don`t love me but why do you keep Calling me girl You say cause your bored I am not so sure My lips are shut As long as yours stay open
[chorus] I may not be your man baby But you know i`m driving you crazy Thats why you`ll fuck with me For the rest of your life I know your loving the sex Swallow it down just like a vanex Thats why you stuck with me 4 the rest of your life
You don`t love me You don`t trust me Don`t wanna be with me You just wanna fuck with me I don`t love you I don`t like you Don`t wanna be with you I just wanna fuck with you
[chorus] I may not be your man baby But you know i`m driving you crazy Thats why you`ll fuck with me For the rest of your life I know your loving the sex Swallow it down just like a vanex Thats why you stuck with me 4 the rest of your life
Hard to believe it its kind of amazing but its true Now that Im needed by someone so special here comes you So how am I crazy cuz here that im dreamin over you Someone so special how could you say this oh so cruel So when you say that u need love I look at you and kinda smile Its very hard juz to convince you baby So maybe this' ll take while Cuz all that I wish for is just to be with you baby With a little of the squeezin' and holdin u close Girl its driving me crazy All over love All over love All over love All over love All over love All over love All over love All over love Now that we started lets make a relationship at last Getting to know you is nothing to owe you so I ask Lets keep this real simple we know that material things wont last Show me you love me if anythings different then ill pass So when you say that u need love I look at you and kinda smile Its very hard juz to convince you baby So maybe this'll take while Cuz all that I wish for is just to be with you baby With a little of the squeezin' and holdin u close Girl its driving me crazy All over love All over love All over love All over love All over love All over love All over love All over love Cuz all that I wish for is just to be with you baby With a little of the squeezin' and holdin u close Girl its driving me crazy All over love All over love All over love All over love All over love All over love All over love All over love Cuz all that I wish for is just to be with you baby With a little of the squeezin' and holdin u close Girl its driving me crazy All over love All over love All over love All over love
On my way to the studio, when the beat rise through, like pure as gold. And you know I got ? up my flow When the girl I brought along just dropped her clothes. And even if its true what you said, I could have your girl chillin in my bed So theres no need for controversy, what you gotta stop is all this envy.
What I gotta do, cats don't even have a clue, can't stand to see me kick a flow so unbelieveably. Never gave a hand , askin bout the back up plan. Now that is true, for ever tellin me that you always knew
On my way to the studio, when the beat rise through, like pure as gold. And you know I got ? up my flow When the girl I brought along just dropped her clothes. And even if its true what you said, I could have your girl chillin in my bed So theres no need for controversy, what you gotta stop is all this envy.
Such a funny face,you actin all outta place, but I'd love to know, how you really know how far I go Don't gotta choice, gotta play kids like its toys Don't gotta flap, you keep poppin shit, while i spit facts
On my way to the studio, when the beat rise through, like pure as gold. And you know I got ? up my flow When the girl I brought along just dropped her clothes. And even if its true what you said, I could have your girl chillin in my bed So theres no need for controversy, what you gotta stop is all this envy.
Please don't get mad at my talent, I just wanna meet my balance. Blaze trees, girls, make money So much jealousy, its funny What I bring is a whole new moment ? Stop all the hate that your makin Smokin, singin, girl takin
On my way to the studio, when the beat rise through, like pure as gold. And you know I got ? up my flow When the girl I brought along just dropped her clothes. And even if its true what you said, I could have your girl chillin in my bed So theres no need for controversy, what you gotta stop is all this envy.
[nore] yeah, its like 2-30 in the mornin just left the club, about to go to the after-hour after-hour spot, ya gotta dig that over there, over there ya know how we do it get my lo rida, hit some switches yeah, yeah any highway from here to you ya know what i mean? we gonna ride eamon, lets ride, eamon, yeah ya know what i’m sayin? lets ride, lo rida, come on!
[eamon] feelin high, gotta ride it i take routes to ease my life and there’s no doubt i test my life still i , i step back, step back and let the feelin take control may be hard, may be soft and what ya had might be lost but i gotta, gotta not care what i’m goin through
[chorus] the lovin and the huggin the way i just can’t stop buggin the feedin and the schemin the way i get when i’m weaken
[chorus 2] lo rida, can’t get higha all i gotta do now is calm that fire love makin, shit that i’m takin all i gotta do now is calm that fire love makin, shit that i’m takin can’t get enough of it
yo its been sent to find my cost and, you might think it’s my loss but i’m rollin, rollin to the illest place i know eyes are wide, insides hot and nasty thoughts just won’t stop and i’m lovin, lovin everything that ya do to me
[chorus] the lovin and the huggin the way i just can’t stop buggin the feedin and the schemin the way i get when i’m weaken
[chorus 2] lo rida, can’t get higha all i gotta do now is calm that fire love makin, shit that i’m takin all i gotta do now is calm that fire love makin, shit that i’m takin can’t get enough of it
[nore] ya see i never had a chick like this we’d argue, she’d break out come back like this she said she never had a pimp like this and never seen a camouflage make like this suckin that lo rida we on that cali slide i’m the insider, we buffin takin the valley ride i’m a provider and stay high up from tiger shots we played wrestles before, nelsons and body shots oh, excited like we’re, until we’re "gatti bots" look at her booty, man, got me on body watch she got a leather trench on now, with nothin under it just like when she on top and i’m under it so i run with it, gotta have fun a bit ain’t nothin like a hoeside, lo ride new kicks, new whip "sit safe" 0-5 nice eyes, thick thighs boy, she make my skin rise!
[chorus 2 x2] lo rida, can’t get higha all i gotta do now is calm that fire love makin, shit that i’m takin all i gotta do now is calm that fire love makin, shit that i’m takin can’t get enough of it
lo rida, can’t get higha all i gotta do now is calm that fire love makin, shit that i’m takin all i gotta do now is calm that fire love makin, shit that i’m takin can’t get enough of it
Wake up and I'm feelin right Hop outta bed and I grab a bite Break up a fatty and roll it tight Thinkin what I'm gonna do tonight Knew that she was feelin me And I was feelin her like xtasy Next thing you know she was Next to me, By the morning time shes sexin me see
Finally I can say everything today is gone my way No problems, no hassles I been smokin Finally I can say everything today is gone my way No problems, no hassles I been fuckin
Check the mailbox and I got my check Sit back relax as I sip my baxs Think about all the shit I can gets So I spend and spend til I think I'm set Hit the club and I'm feelin nice Let me get the bottles and the ice When I come through you know staten types Everyone I brought gets laid tonight
Finally I can say everything today is gone my way No problems, no hassles I been livin Finally I can say everything today is gone my way No problems, no hassles I been drinkin
And so the day has come Just as quick the day goes By I still know I gotta try leave the bullshit far behind Even if that feelins lost I'll make sure that it was found on my Grounds, I'll be crowned, ain't goin down
Finally I can say everything today is gone my way No problems, no hassles I been fuckin
Finally I can say everything today is gone my way No problems, no hassles I been livin
Everytime you see me I'll be smilin, with my boys on staten island, phillys and lots a Chicks, we havin fun tonight
Everytime you see me I'll be smilin, with my boys on staten island, phillys and lots a licks, We fucked up feelin right
Finally I can say everything today is gone my way No problems, no hassles I been smokin
Finally I can say everything today is gone my way No problems, no hassles I been drinkin
Finally I can say everything today is gone my way No problems, no hassles I been fuckin
Finally I can say everything today is gone my way No problems, no hassles I been livin