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Artist: The Attik
Album: "I Think About You All The Time"
CD Review: Genre: Rap
Sounds Like: ?
Technical Grade: 9
Production/Musicianship Grade: 8
Commercial Value: 8
Overall Talent Level: 8
Songwriting Skills: 8
Performance Skill: 8
Best Songs: Single
Weakness: ?
CD Review: I met Noni Galloway, the CEO of Oakstar Entertainment who represents The Attik, while guest lecturing at her class on Artist Management. She's not only bright, but apparently has a bright future in the music industry that can be paved with her group's trailblazing single that benefits from a funky, Neo-Soul flavored, head-bobbing beat. It's a simple song with a simple sentiment that should stick at radio and it features a chorus that you just can't resist singing along with:

"I ain't got money in large amounts, I can't buy you things that's fine...my mama told me it's the thought that counts and I think about you all the time...I won't buy you diamonds, can't cash you out, but I will put you in my ride...cause my mama told me it's the thought that counts so I think about you all the time..."

That's a good hook and a "real" statement from rappers who have the maturity and audacity to admit such things in this bling-bling, MTV Cribs era. While the topic may not be flashy and the lyrics may not be hard, the message is clear and will be well-received by radio audiences who give this PG rated track half a chance.

Advice: Push this track to radio.

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