About.com Rating
The Bottom Line
Despite commanding 2 long verses, Jeezy loses the spotlight to Kanye on "Put On," the lead single from The Recession.
Pros
- Witty verse from Kanye
- Vibrant production
Cons
- Jeezy underperforms on his own song
Description
- "Put On" is the lead single from The Recession
- Produced by Drumma Boy
- Peaked at No.12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
Guide Review - Young Jeezy - "Put On" (Featuring Kanye West
Though I've listened to "Put On" a million times, I still occasionally have to remind myself that it's Jeezy featuring Yeezy, not the other way around.
Kanye outshines his host, thanks, in part to *surprise* Auto-Tune.
Jeezy kicks off the song with ho-hum boasts about being his city's rap ambassador. When a break beat finally sets up Kanye's robo-voice entrance, you're almost thankful to get a break from Jeezy's monotonous chops. Ye's verse packs just enough wit to keep you hooked, but doesn't venture any further.