Released August 29, 2006 The Starr Report
(2006) Starr Status
(2006) Artist Kenn Starr Label Halftooth Records | Length 61:31 Starr Status
(2006) Square One
(2015) Release date 29 August 2006 Genre Hip hop music | |
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Recorded 2004 – 2006
Reagle Beagle Studios
Olney, Maryland
Kev's Room
Landover, Maryland Producers Oddisee, Illmind, Kev Brown, M-Phazes, Khrysis Similar I Do What I Do, Getback, A Dream Deferred, The Salvation, The Magnificent | ||
Kenn starr starr status intro
Starr Status is the debut album by rapper Kenn Starr, released August 29, 2006 on Halftooth Records. The album features production from Starr's fellow Low Budget Crew members Kev Brown and Oddisee, as well as Illmind, Khrysis and DJ Roddy Rod. Album guests include Talib Kweli, Asheru, Supastition, Median and Darien Brockington. The album features the single "Against the Grain" b/w "Waitin' on You"/"Back at it Again", and the bonus track "If", Starr's 2004 debut single.
Contents
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Reviews
Starr Status was met with mixed reviews from critics. JIVE Magazine praised the album, granting a 4 1⁄2 Star rating, stating "there shouldn’t be any argument over Kenn Starr’s status as one of thee best MCs in the game." [1] AllHipHop.com writer Andrew Kameka commented "Starr Status remains strong thanks to his wit and exceptional delivery. His natural, almost effortless ability to wrap words around any beat placed before him makes this a memorable collection." [2]
RapReviews.com writer Andrew Matson gave the album a humble rating, saying "he needs to hold himself to a much higher standard if he wants to make good on his potential to be a clever, emotional, mature emcee with technical skills"..."Starr Status is, to me, a frustrating listen because of what it could have been." [3] Okayplayer.com writer Adam Roussell gave the album a moderate 3 Star rating, and criticized Starr Status for a lack of introspection, stating "Anyone who listens to Starr Status is likely to be entertained, but they are unlikely to be endeared to the artist. And that’s vital in this era where a star’s status is often gauged by the number of people who are compelled by the artist’s story." [4]
Personnel
Songs
1Starr Status (intro)2:54
2Against the Grain4:08
3Relentless (feat Kev Brown)3:16