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Genre:
Rap
Release Date: 02/07/1992
Run Time: 38:15
L'Trimm was the sort of
pop-rap group that
hip-hop's hardcore loves to hate.
Tigra and
Bunny D weren't great rappers, and their detractors argued that they made a mockery of
rap with their cutesy, girlish image and their frivolous, often silly lyrics. But then, the Miami-based duo wasn't trying to be the female equivalent of
Run-D.M.C. -- its albums were aimed at
dance-pop audiences, and
L'Trimm didn't expect to impress fans of
hardcore rap any more than
Poison expected to be compared to
Metallica.
Grab It!,
L'Trimm's debut album, must be taken for what it is: silly, goofy, escapist fun. From
"Sexy" and
"Better Yet L'Trimm" to the hit
"Cars With the Boom," L'Trimm's very
pop-minded, club-oriented songs are infectious and entertaining despite the group's obvious limitations. No one who's seriously into
hip-hop would think for a minute that
Tigra or
Bunny have great rapping skills, but for this type of crossover album, you don't need them. You need the right hooks and beats, and this 1988 release succeeds on that level.
L'Trimm went on to record a few more albums, but
Grab It! remains its most consistent and appealing effort.
~Alex Henderson, All Music Guide
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