Confessions Of Fire Review

04/22/2005 5:06 AM, AMG


Following in the footsteps of Sean "Puffy" Combs, Cam'Ron has created an accessible fusion of rap and pop that manages to keep some sort of street edge. Of course, that doesn't mean Cam'Ron is hardcore -- he may come off as an East Coast gangsta, but his music is polished and melodic...much like that of Puff, his mentor. He happens to be a better rapper than Puffy, but he doesn't have the pop flair that makes Combs' productions big hits. Still, he shows promise on his debut, Confessions of Fire. Although it has too many songs and some tracks blend together, he shows potential as a charimsatic rapper and there are enough strong singles, including "357" and "Horse & Carriage," to make it worth a listen for fans of East Coast popcore. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide