Game Face
"Where you at, whoadie? / I'm over here, whoadie!" As the hip-hop ice age begins to thaw, it's become apparent that Master P's the megamogul who holds the Dirty South's attention. But just when you thought he'd gone as far as possible, Master P takes his career to the next level.Game Face, his first album since signing a major partnership deal with Universal Records, moves P into the international zone. The music is still the same blend of booty bass beats and bubblegum pop hooks, but production values are extra crispy clean and P's vocals have acquired a suppleness that was missing in his earlier records.Lil' Romeo,C-Murder, andSilkk the Shockerplay major roles in this game, lending support on "Ghetto Ballin'" and "Back on Top," while newcomer Sera-Lynn adds flair to the square biz bounce of "Real Love."Game Faceshows why Master P is a hip-hop soldier withno limit.--Rebecca Levine