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1. Intro

The album starts off very strongly, as Lloyds vocals glide over the Brian Cox production. The intro is basically an introduction (or re-introduction according to Lloyd) to who he is; that 'young fly flashy ni**a'. This obviously falls under the 'street' category of street love, one of the few tracks thats aimed more for the fellas than the ladies. It's a shame the track is so short, its catchiness is remarkable. Strong start. 5/5

2. You

There really isnt much else to say about this record, it speaks for itself. With the assistance of Weezy F Baby, Lloyd delivers his first number 1 hit on the billboard charts. It's success can be credited to its interpolation of Spandau Ballet's 'True', but that wouldn't be entirely true. Lloyd earned this one, creating a bonafide, intimate track for that special lady. 5/5

3. Certified

Slowing down the pace a little, Certified is another standout cut. Although it is a typical braggadocio type track, telling the ladies hes all too real, Certified is really catchy. 3rd verse has Lloyd in a more rap type delivery, which is either a hit or miss really, as his voice is much more suited to singing. A nice track to chill to regardless. 4/5

4. I Dont Mind

Although this song is quite slow also, its loud claps and booming bass is very suited to the clubs. Basically a 'make it rain' type of track, for those ladies dancing on the polls late at night to the early morning. Despite the banging beat, Lloyd doesn't really do anything vocally to make it a stand out track on the album. The typical subject matter doesnt help in this case either. Not bad, but definately one of the weaker tracks on the album. 2.5/5

5. Get It Shawty

The second single off Street Love is a club burner for sure. Usher's Little brother comes through on the production, creating an infectious mid to up tempo party joint. This track also features Lloyd rapping an entire verse, and is pulled off a lot better this time. This is guaranteed to grow on you with every listen. 4/5

6. Incredible

If there is one thing Lloyd has achieved on Street Love, its creating catchy slow jams. Incredible is the pinacle of this on the album. The track is very easy on the ears and will have you moving in no time. Its apparent by now that Lloyd's style has evolved considerably since Southside. Another one for the ladies to cherish. 4/5

7. Valentine

Knowing that Lloyd wrote Valentine when he was 15 only makes you love it more. It's a testimony to its timeless quality. Valentine is also the first track on Street Love where we hear more range in Lloyd's vocals, going into a false seto. Too bad it wasnt released as a single when Valentines Day passed, it would have blown up. 4.5/5

8. Hazel

On first listen, Hazel just seems like another track for a girl, right? Wrong. This ones for all the people out there with purple mindstates. Thats right, Hazel is actually a metaphor for weed. 'Let me take a look at the purple highlights in your hair' and 'Usually I share you with my homies' are the obvious give aways. Knowing the actual message of the song makes you like it more (unless you have a passionate hate for weed :P). If you didnt know, the song could come off as one of the weaker tracks on the album. 4/5.

9. Players Prayer

The stand out cut. No questions. Players Prayer may be the old 'please take me back ' song, but it is very evocative and powerful. Lloyds vocals have never been stronger, you can just imagine this being sung at a major award show like the Grammys. For anyone thats been in a relationship that didnt quite work out, this ones for you. 5/5

10. Killing Me

Another one of the few 'street' sounding records, Killing Me is also quite powerful. However, unlike players prayer, killing me is basically saying 'I don't want to get with you, but your making it awfully enticing'. With the crunk club beat and Lloyd southern vocals, the track is another stand out, that will stay on your mind for a good while. This track is a reminder that Lloyd isnt all about slow lovey dovey type records. 5/5

11. Take You Home

Talk about catchiness! The beat is gonna have you nodding and the tune will have you singin along 'daaamn, why you gotta be so fine, I just wanna get you home tonight, so i can work the middle, the left, the right, all night!'. The chopped and screwed voice ad libs provide a bit of comic relief also. Thats basically it, this is the epitome of catchiness. 4.5/5

12. What You Wanna Do

Lloyds varied pace in delivery is one of his strong points. It kind of comes off as singing and rapping at the same time. Quite reminscent of label mate Ja Rule actually, though Lloyd is more singer and Rule is more rapper. Though this technique works well in this song, the hook is not going to be everyones cup of tea. Chances are the repetitive 'what you wanna do, what you wanna do, what you wanna do, wha-wha-wha-what you wanna do' is going to get on your nerves. Probably the weakest track on the album. 2/5

13. Street Love

If Lloyd had delivered like this on 'I Dont Mind' the album would have been that much stronger. The beats are both similar in the sense that they are both slow, yet have powerful claps and bass drums. Lloyds ability to craft gem-like slow jams is never more apparent than on the title track. Nothing is forced on this cut, everything flows so well. Though it isnt really a a song about sorrow or regret, theres something about it that evokes similar emotions. 5/5

14. One For Me

If there was another standout track on the album other than Players Prayer and the obvious You, its One For Me. The sole in-house Murder Inc. produced track (7 and Gotti) samples'Moments In Love' by Art Of Noise. Originally used for Ashanti's Dont Leave Me Alone remix, Lloyd pulls this off far better. By far the most intimate and personal track on Street Love. 5/5

15. You (Remix)

Featuring two immensely talented MCs, Nas nad Andre 3000, you couldn't have been remixed better. Using a more slowed down beat, much like the original by Spandau Ballet, Lloyd writes two new verses while keeping the classic hook for us to sing a long to. Andre delivers a very strong story telling verse while Nas comes through lyrically and flow wise. Better than the original. 5/5

Finishing up, this album is a must have and really displays Lloyd's growth as an artist since Southside. Maybe a tad too many tracks for the ladies, which kind of contradicts the title, but then again why not play to your strengths right? Go cop that on March 13!

Overal Rating 4/5