Jermaine Dupri

Vibe (9/98, p.283) - "...on his LIFE IN 1472, he assumes the role of 'Don Chi Chi' and rips his kiddie-pop producer image like a hymen on prom night, creating the type of testes-grabbing songs of misogyny that a lot of guys are gonna love--behind their girlfriends' back..."
Rap Pages (10/98, p.120) - 4 (out of 5) - "...JD comes across and feels the same way he does on his other projects....[T]he collaborative patchwork quilt does reflect variety..."
Rolling Stone (8/6/98, p.71) - 4 Stars (out of 5) - "...J.D. lays down his guaranteed shoulder-bouncin', funked-out, too-lush, glittering tracks....In an era when no rap album is complete without a cornucopia of guest stars, J.D.'s long guest list still stands out..."
Spin (9/98, p.191) - 7 (out of 10) - "...LIFE IN 1472 is an odd mixture of celebrity ego and the intelligence to know when to back up and let the pros do their thing....the grooves are...cohesive and the beats...finely woven..."