Disco de Dru Hill: “Dru World Order”

Dru Hill does it again! This album is sure to please old Dru fans and new alike. While the formula for the album isn't a huge change from the past albums, the quality equates and may even surpass the quality of the previous two. There is a fine mixture of slow, sensual grooves...to club bangin songs...and then the obligatory love ballads. All skillfully done and the voices of Sisqo, Nokio, Woody, Jazz, and new member, Scola, blend perfectly. R&B fans really can't lose with this CD.

Song by song:

-Xstacy Jones: Slow, erotic kind of groove. The chorus is irresistable. Definitely a "babymakin" song.

-Steps (I Should Be): The group's first single. Classic Dru Hill. Chorus tells a four step formula for a girl to ditch her loser boyfriend and get with Dru.

-If I Could: One of my personal favorites. The music seems a little busy at first, but after a couple listens it all works. A nice beat with jazzy piano accompaniment. In this, the boys pine for a girl they ignored before and who is now lookin pretty good.

-No Doubt: One of the club bangers. Perfect to work it to in the club.

-On Me: The other club banger, and the superior one at that. Rapper Noreaga makes a guest appearance. Slammin music.

-Old Love: Another classic Dru song, old school style. Showcases the harmonizing of the group; tells of hooking up with a former flame.

-She Said: Definitely a standout track. Includes member Chinky from Sisqo's group, LovHer. A clever back and forth song between Nokio and Chinky, where he is upset over a woman leaving him and the female response reminds him how she promised to never leave...but where is she now?

-I Do (Millions): Irresistable love song, making the ultimate commitment to a woman by asking her to marry. Slow and romantic.

-Never Stop Loving You: This is the only track I'm not particularly fond of. It's alright, just not the best they've done.

-Men Always Regret: Warns men to pay attention to their woman. Definitely a standout track, with a strong chorus that commands attention.

-My Angel/How Could You: My Angel is a song member Woody dedicates to his recently deceased mother. It's absolutely beautiful, and will bring a tear to your eye. How Could You is a song in the gospel vein. I'm not a gospel fan at all, but this song is skillfully done and worth listening to.

All in all, this song is a necessary addition to any R&B collection.

"Dru World Order" by Dru Hill was the top cd on my 2002 Christmas list. Thank goodness "Santa" brought it for me! This cd is an excellent comeback cd. Some of the ballads may not be as heartfelt as "5 Steps" but the songs "She Said", "I love you", and "Men Always Regret" are very much worth the cost alone. Here are my ratings on each song

1. Love/Hate (Interlude)~ Very amazing showcase of group vocals

You can also hear much of the album is produced/written by NOKIO by the funky beats and witty rhymes. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CD!

I have been a Dru Hill fan for the longest and I couldn't wait to get this album. If you are looking for actual singing, this album is it. Their voices are beautiful and the entire album is well worth it. The new member Scola, has an incredible voice. On this album, you can hear each members voice unlike some other groups. There are some very good ballads and up-tempo songs. This album is the true definition of a talented R&B group. Some of my favorites from this album are "No Doubt","I Love You", and " Men Always Regret", a wonderful ballad that has a very good message. Dru Hill had been off the scence for a while, but this album is a great come back and I look forward to future albums from the 5 talented guys of Dru Hill. So, If you want to hear some god music and hear songs that everyone can relate to Dru World Order is the perfect album. I recommend it to any and everyone. The vocals on this album are incredible!!

This is a very good CD I am just speechless. The only thing is that the version that I have is like missing some songs...I fell in love with "I DO (millions)", "Men always regret", "Xstacey Jones"....Buy this CD!... The final version of the cd is missing 4 songs...but that's ok...My BOO'S are back!...

Like many fans I eagerly awaited Dru Hill's Dru World Order,however I was very disapointed as the CD only has four tracks that really impress me. Two of those tracks were the singles I Should Be and I Love You. The only album tracks that impressed me were Xstacey Jones and Never Stop Loving You, other than that it's a filler album as the harmoines are weak and the singing is boring. Two things could have fixed this album the first being enlist better producers such as The Underdogs, Babyface and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Nokio produced over half the album, and much of the songwriting was kept in-house as well which was a mistake for the group. The second thing that could have fixed the album would have been a good cover song as I think Sisqo & Jazz could have easily killed Cameo's Why Have I Lost Your or Gentle by Fredick.