Cornell Haynes is back with his follow-up to his multi-platinum LP "Country Grammar." This time he introduces us to his utopian world he calls "Nellyville." Nelly's vocals along with beats from probably THE most underrated hip-hop producer, Jason Epperson (Jay E.) look to make this album just as successful as his first. Guest spots on "Nellyville" include "Country Grammar" skit man, Cedric The Entertainer, LaLa (I believe to be the same LaLa from MTV's Direct Effect), King Jacob, *NSync'er Justin Timberlake, Destiny Child's Kelly Rowland, Beanie Sigel, Freeway, and also, of course, his fellow St. Lunatics (Murphy Lee, Ali, & Kyjuan).

Track by Track Review:

1. "Nellyville": Pretty solid track in which the Mayor Of Nellyville, Nelly, explains this hip-hop star utopia. I don't think it would make a strong single, but it would be interesting to see a video for this one. Ranking: 7 out of 10

Overall, "Nellyville" is a great follow up to his debut album. Nelly is sure to stay on top of the hip-hip game and so are the rest of the Lunatics, especially Murphy Lee.

I cant' beleive web sites are actually putting this album under rap/hip-hop gener, This album is not HIP-HOP or RAP, "hot in here" is as stupid of a song as you can get with its meaningless lyrics and catchy beat, Where were the days when you had to have talent to be in the music industry?? this album not only repersents what's wrong with hip-hop these days but also what's wrong with music in general.

I guess the title for my review said it all. However I'll add a few more thoughts because I also want to comment on the state of 'music' today.

First of all I'm not really a rap fan, but I do appreciate it sometimes. I like people like Mos Def and the Roots, among others. Jay Z and Snoop are cool, but they aren't my type. But this guy Nelly, together with a host of others, is the bottom of the barrel. He can't really rap, but that's not the point.

The point is that his crap is being taken seriously. People think he's a real artist, that he's oh so hot-----just because he sang one song about it being 'hot in here'.

But I do believe people are getting tired of him now----I haven't heard him mentioned for some time now, and I hope it will be that way for ever.

I'm the last person to hate on someone else, I'm happy that Nelly made it and is makin $$, but he is not a real hip hop artist, he is not real hip hop. I didn't have a problem with him even though he was making songs with N'SYNC, stealing nursery rhymes and putting them in his hooks, and has no kind of lyrical flow but hey, if horrible music is making you rich, do your thing. But due to his recent beef with KRS-ONE and claiming himself the #1 rapper in the game, I am now officially hating on this man. How can you diss a legend like KRS-ONE? That's against the rules, MCs like him paved the way so you can make money and buy that corny jewelery you wear. If we build a hip hop Mt. Rushmore tommorow, KRS will be the face on the right next to Rakim. If you are a young fan of rap music and are unfamiliar with this man, download "step into a world" and just listen to hip hop at it's greatest, he is sick with it. And not only that, but now Nelly acts like he can touch KRS. What the hell is he smokin?? If you really want it, stop saying things in magazine articles and step up and battle the man. I hope they put it on pay per view, cause I would easily pay [mounds of money] to see a true MC just embarass a kid who has no idea what he just started. Nelly gets no play in any true Hip Hop heads stereo, the only time I will listen to him is at the club (and that's sometimes). How garbage is his new single "Hot in Here?" Anyway, I had to let out my frustrations because rappers like Nelly are the reason why hip hop is in a major slump. So please, Nelly, call KRS and beg for forgiveness (and take that damn band-aid off your face....)

This is quite possibly one of the wackest albums I've ever heard. Not only does this not deserve to be called hip-hop, but Nelly straight up disses KRS One with his "#1" song. You want real hip-hop? Turn to Hieroglyphics, Aceyalone, Mikah Nine, Jurassic 5, Black-Eyed Peas, DJ Shadow, Talib Kweli, Jedi Mind Tricks, Atmosphere, Afu-Ra, Zion I... the list goes on and on.

I for one don't consider an "artist" as new as Nelly to even have the guts to be able to make such a claim, but... he does. It's funny, because in ten years, who will still be talking about Nelly? 10 years later, we still regard KRS as one of, if not THE best artist in hip-hop.

Pass this album over at all costs. Don't believe the ratings. 8x platinum doesn't mean he's any good, it means naive pre-teens think whatever is shoved down their throat is "good". Stupid people need stupid music.

If I could give this a lower rating than 1, I would. I'll give you your #1, Nelly. You get a #1 Star from me, and the crew who helped me compose this one. I'm not the only one that recognizes your wackness!

And what's up with that band-aid? You look like a fool.