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'''''B.A.R.S. The Barry Adrian Reese Story '''''<ref>[http://www.defsounds.com/news/view/1933-cassidy-gets-his-b-a-r-s-right.html [News] Cassidy gets his B.A.R.S right<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> is the third [[studio album]] by rapper [[Cassidy (rapper)|Cassidy]]. It was released under [[Full Surface Records]]/[[J Records]].<ref name=billboard/> Before its release, XXL Magazine ranked the album the 10th most anticipated album of 2007. The album debuted at #10 on the [[Billboard 200]] with 63,000 copies sold in the first week released.<ref>http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003672227#/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003672227</ref> |
'''''B.A.R.S. The Barry Adrian Reese Story '''''<ref>[http://www.defsounds.com/news/view/1933-cassidy-gets-his-b-a-r-s-right.html [News] Cassidy gets his B.A.R.S right<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> is the third [[studio album]] by rapper [[Cassidy (rapper)|Cassidy]]. It was released under [[Full Surface Records]]/[[J Records]].<ref name=billboard/> Before its release, XXL Magazine ranked the album the 10th most anticipated album of 2007. The album debuted at #10 on the [[Billboard 200]] with 63,000 copies sold in the first week released.<ref>{{cite web|author=Up for Discussion Jump to Forums |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003672227#/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003672227 |title=Jay-Z Leapfrogs Eagles, Britney For No. 1 Debut |publisher=Billboard.com |date= |accessdate=2012-01-15}}</ref> |
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== Background == |
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Producer [[Swizz Beatz]] handled some of the production on the album. The CD was released on Swizz Beatz' [[Full Surface Records]] imprint, a subsidiary of [[J Records]]. Other producers involved with the project were [[Neo Da Matrix]], [[Don Cannon]], [[Kanye West]], [[Bink]], [[Hi-Tek]], and others. |
Producer [[Swizz Beatz]] handled some of the production on the album. The CD was released on Swizz Beatz' [[Full Surface Records]] imprint, a subsidiary of [[J Records]]. Other producers involved with the project were [[Neo Da Matrix]], [[Don Cannon]], [[Kanye West]], [[Bink]], [[Hi-Tek]], and others. |
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Swizz Beatz confirmed before the album's release that [[Sean Garrett]] would have production credits on this album |
Swizz Beatz confirmed before the album's release that [[Sean Garrett]] would have production credits on this album:<ref>[http://www.rnbkings.net/newsontheinside_news_slot_24.html ]{{dead link|date=January 2012}}</ref> |
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{{cquote|''Swizz and Sean aren't only collaborating on music for world peace — they are also teaming up for some big upcoming albums. "Sean is an incredible talent," Swizz said, "and yes, he and I have formed a partnership to change the game. We have projects we are currently working on from J. Lo to Eve, Beyoncé to Cassidy."''}} Cassidy himself |
{{cquote|''Swizz and Sean aren't only collaborating on music for world peace — they are also teaming up for some big upcoming albums. "Sean is an incredible talent," Swizz said, "and yes, he and I have formed a partnership to change the game. We have projects we are currently working on from J. Lo to Eve, Beyoncé to Cassidy."''}} |
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Cassidy himself produced the track "All By Myself" which sampled "Me, Myself & I" by [[The Dramatics]]. |
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Three promotional mixtapes called "The Hustlas Home", "The Hustlas Home Pt.2", and "07-07-07" were released before the CD.<ref>[http://www.mixtrap.com/shop/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=10&products_id=2172&%3CosCsid%3E Dj Big Mike & Dj Thoro The Hustlas Home (OFFICIAL CASSIDY MIXTAPE!!!) MixTrap - www.mixtrap.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.datpiff.com/Cassidy-Green-Lantern-Dj-Thoro-7-7-07-mid5652.html# Cassidy - 7-7-07 - Free Mixtape @ datpiff.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
Three promotional mixtapes called "The Hustlas Home", "The Hustlas Home Pt.2", and "07-07-07" were released before the CD.<ref>[http://www.mixtrap.com/shop/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=10&products_id=2172&%3CosCsid%3E Dj Big Mike & Dj Thoro The Hustlas Home (OFFICIAL CASSIDY MIXTAPE!!!) MixTrap - www.mixtrap.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.datpiff.com/Cassidy-Green-Lantern-Dj-Thoro-7-7-07-mid5652.html# Cassidy - 7-7-07 - Free Mixtape @ datpiff.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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== Tracklisting == |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllHipHop |    [1] |
| Allmusic |    [2] |
| RapReviews | [3] |
| Rolling Stone | [4] |
| XXL | [5] |
| DJBooth.net | [6] |
B.A.R.S. The Barry Adrian Reese Story [7] is the third studio album by rapper Cassidy. It was released under Full Surface Records/J Records.[8] Before its release, XXL Magazine ranked the album the 10th most anticipated album of 2007. The album debuted at #10 on the Billboard 200 with 63,000 copies sold in the first week released.[9]
Background
The album was originally titled This Time Around, then it was changed to It Is What It Is and finally to B.A.R.S. The Barry Adrian Reese Story.[8] Cassidy named the album B.A.R.S. after spending 8 months behind bars (in prison). B.A.R.S are also his initials, Barry Adrian Reese [Story]. The album features songs about his accident and his time in jail as well as his relationship with God. He also created a B.A.R.S. Competition Freestyle Battle with finalists, G.O.D. Jewels of Chicago, IL, Rocky of Detroit, MI, and Lil' Chugga of, Columbia, TN on October 10, 2007 live on MTV's Sucker Free.
Production
Producer Swizz Beatz handled some of the production on the album. The CD was released on Swizz Beatz' Full Surface Records imprint, a subsidiary of J Records. Other producers involved with the project were Neo Da Matrix, Don Cannon, Kanye West, Bink, Hi-Tek, and others.
Swizz Beatz confirmed before the album's release that Sean Garrett would have production credits on this album:[10]
Swizz and Sean aren't only collaborating on music for world peace — they are also teaming up for some big upcoming albums. "Sean is an incredible talent," Swizz said, "and yes, he and I have formed a partnership to change the game. We have projects we are currently working on from J. Lo to Eve, Beyoncé to Cassidy."
Cassidy himself produced the track "All By Myself" which sampled "Me, Myself & I" by The Dramatics.
Three promotional mixtapes called "The Hustlas Home", "The Hustlas Home Pt.2", and "07-07-07" were released before the CD.[11][12]
Features
Guest appearances include Swizz Beatz, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Eve, Angie Stone, Larsiny, Mashonda, Mark Morrison, Rell and John Legend.
"Celebrate" featuring John Legend samples jazz singer Billie Holiday's song "Strange Fruit."
Tracklisting
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Featured guest(s) | Time |
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| 1 | "Intro (B.A.R.S. vs. da Hustla)" | Avenue & Joe Bravo of The Individuals | 6:20 | |
| 2 | "My Drink n My 2 Step" | Swizz Beatz & Anthem Frost | Swizz Beatz | 3:13 |
| 3 | "Where My Niggaz At" | Neo Da Matrix | 4:52 | |
| 4 | "I Will Never Tell (Uh Uh)" | Lamont "Logic" Coleman & Devon "Gold" Golder | 4:39 | |
| 5 | "I Pray" | Lamont "Logic" Coleman & Devon "Gold" Golder | Shiz Lansky | 4:56 |
| 6 | "Innocent Man (Misunderstood)" | Swizz Beatz | Mark Morrison | 4:12 |
| 7 | "Cash Rulez" | Hi-Tek | Bone Thugs-n-Harmony & Eve | 3:54 |
| 8 | "Leanin' on the Lord" | Swizz Beatz | Angie Stone | 5:07 |
| 9 | "Damn I Miss the Game" | Bink | Rell | 3:24 |
| 10 | "Done 4 Me" | Dready | 3:29 | |
| 11 | "I Get My Paper" | Nottz | Swizz Beatz | 4:41 |
| 12 | "Take a Trip" | Swizz Beatz | Mashonda | 3:33 |
| 13 | "Celebrate" | Devo Springsteen | John Legend | 3:57 |
| 14 | "All By Myself" | Cassidy | 5:02 |
Chart positions
| Chart (2007–2008) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard 200 | 10 |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 3 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Rap Albums | 2 |
References
- ^ AllHipHop Review
- ^ Allmusic Review
- ^ RapReviews Review
- ^ Rolling Stone Review
- ^ XXL Review
- ^ DJBooth.net Review
- ^ [News] Cassidy gets his B.A.R.S right
- ^ a b Cassidy Leans On The Lord For 'B.A.R.S.'
- ^ Up for Discussion Jump to Forums. "Jay-Z Leapfrogs Eagles, Britney For No. 1 Debut". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-01-15.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ Dj Big Mike & Dj Thoro The Hustlas Home (OFFICIAL CASSIDY MIXTAPE!!!) MixTrap - www.mixtrap.com
- ^ Cassidy - 7-7-07 - Free Mixtape @ datpiff.com