1) This Will Be (Intro)
Just a light intro to start the album, has a little gospel feel to it. Not the message he's trying to portray with this album I'm sure. Not the best start.
2) Best Night of My Life (Feat. Wiz Khalifa)
The title track featuring Pittsburgh's own Wiz Khalifa. Pretty much what you expect it to be, typical radio anthem for a good night. Tricking on women and trying to get em home with you. Wiz is my dude but he drops a lack luster verse.
3) Living Better Now (Feat. Rick Ross)
This makes two tricking anthems to start off the album. Bink laces him up with ill production, I like the Biggie sample on the chorus. Officer Ricky slides through with a solid verse and kind of saves the song.
4) Winner (Feat. Justin Timberlake & T.I.)
The first single featuring N*Sync's front man and Clifford. Came out around April and has been on airwaves ever since. Not the best first single but it will suffice. T.I. drops a solid verse. Ironically he talks about just getting released from prison....now look at him.
5) Freak (Feat. Rico Love)
Production by Timbaland's right hand man Danja. A straight techno sounding joint, pretty much what you expect it to be due to the song title. I like Jamie's parts and the chorus, but I can do without Rico Love's verse.
6) Hit It Like This
I could see this getting some spins in the club. Seems like one of those catchy songs you can dance to easily. I fuck with this one other than the random rambling in the background throughout the chorus.
7) Yep Dat's Me (Feat. Ludacris & Soulja Boy)
The catchy swag song for the radio. Sounds like it would have been better off as "Soulja Boy f/Jamie Foxx" instead of the other way around. Catchy as hell though, it will be in my head all day. Ludacris drops a weak "Battle of the Sexes" type verse on this one.
8) Fall For Your Type (Feat. Drake)
First heard as a reference track by Drake sometime early this year/late last year. Now Jamie hits us with the official version. This has been one of my favorite songs for a minute, most people can relate to it. Jamie's vocals are on point, as well as the lyrics. Rihanna's side bitch comes through and drops a hot verse.
9) Gorgeous
Jamie's ode to a beautiful woman. Yet another tricking anthem, that's 3 now. I like this one though, smooth production and an ill vibe. I'll be keeping this one on the iPod.
10) Let Me Get You on Your Toes (Interlude)
Sounds just like Ron Browz' "Pop Champagne". Quick little minute and a half joint for the bed room, not really necessary but it doesn't hurt either.
11) 15 Minutes
Another ill joint for the bedroom. Throughout the song he sings about how all he needs is that 15 minutes to get his woman right. Similar to a track off of one of his other CDs, just a different title this go around.
12) Sleeping Pill
I listened to the first minute of this song and busted out laughing, he compares a woman's VAG to a sleeping pill throughout the song. Remember when all the basics were all of a sudden "Ambitious Girls" because of Wale? Or "Fancy" because of Drake? Now we get to see them claim they've got that "Sleeping Pill". Thanks Jamie.
13) Rejoice
Another slow joint for the bedroom. Singing about how his love is going to make his woman rejoice....again.
14) All Said and Done
A more up tempo song for the most part. More talk about pulling a woman in the club and getting her home with you. Best part is when he slows it up in the last minute and a half, good showcase of vocal ability and versatility.
15) Sex on the Beach
A song about Sex on the Beach, the actual drink. Throws in a couple lines to boast about how good he's smoking. Also has a little techno sound, not feeling it.
SUMMARY:
Jamie Foxx is one of my favorite people in the entertainment industry. He's funny, can act his ass off, and is also capable of making great music....but he let me down with this one. The album's title is "Best Night of My Life", and he definitely did a good job of painting a picture of just that with this album. From beautiful women, to expensive liquor and lots of money...sounds like a good night to me. The problem is that minus a couple songs, the whole entire album sounds exactly the same. Not exactly a BAD album, but a bad album for Jamie Foxx. He fulfilled his concept, but didn't really deliver with the good music that we're used to. There were a couple bright spots, but for the most part the album is dim. I still know what Jamie is capable of though and won't lose faith on him bouncing back with a great compilation next time around.
BEST SONGS: Fall For Your Type, Best Night Of My Life, Gorgeous
WORST SONGS: Sex on the Beach, Rejoice
SPINS: 3
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