Chingy

After the triple-platinum success of his debut album, St. Louis club-rap specialist Chingy returns with Powerballin'. Infectious Trak Starz production and sing-along raps are the order of the day, as Ching-a-ling collaborates with R. Kelly ("Leave With Me") and Lil Flip ("Balla Boy Remix").

MC's have long used rapping as a flirtation technique, but Chingy has forged an entire
career out of the practice. On his 2003 debut, he perfected the art with the lighter-than-air
singles "One Call Away" and "Right Thurr," and there's little deviation from form on his
follow-up. Chingy is charming in presence and in singsong flow, but not particularly
engaging. And Powerballin' is bloated with cuts such as "We Clubbin" and "Balla B... More >