Real Talk is the fourth studio album by American singer Dave Hollister. It was released by DreamWorks Records on November 11, 2003 in the United States.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Vibe | [2] |
Allmusic editor Andy Kellman found that "this fourth album is only outshined by Ghetto Hymns as Hollister's best [...] It's a lean album with plenty of dimensions and little in the way of wasted moments. Hollister makes every second count, and while there might be a few lines that make you scratch your head – such as "I need you as bad as old folks need soft shoes" – Real Talk forges the singer's status as one of the most consistent, down-to-earth figures in contemporary R&B."[1] Jason King from Vibe felt that "Hollister may be blessed with a passionate, churchy singing voice, but his sensibility is much more hip hop than gospel or R&B" and while his "earnest spirit shines through, he doesn’t demonstrate the faith needed to take true musical risks."[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Big Payback" |
|
| 3:22 |
| 2. | "Bad When U Broke" |
| Feemster | 3:29 |
| 3. | "Never Gonna Change" |
|
| 3:55 |
| 4. | "Good Ole Ghetto" |
| Cox | 4:00 |
| 5. | "Real Talk" |
| 4:34 | |
| 6. | "Reason With Your Body" |
| The Rocket | 3:52 |
| 7. | "Winning With You" (featuring R-N-La) |
|
| 4:21 |
| 8. | "Karma" |
| Tank | 3:44 |
| 9. | "Case Is Closed" |
| The Rocket | 3:55 |
| 10. | "Almost" | Michael Flowers | Mike City | 3:57 |
| 11. | "I Lied" |
| Tank | 4:15 |
| 12. | "Pleased Tonight" |
|
| 6:22 |
Sample credits
- "The Big Payback" contains a sample of "The Big Payback", performed by James Brown.
Charts
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[3] | 42 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] | 23 |
References
- ^ a b "Dave Hollister: Real Talk". AllMusic. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ a b King, Jason (December 10, 2003). "Dave Hollister – Real Talk (Goodfellas/Dreamworks)". Vibe. Archived from the original on November 30, 2004. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ "Dave Hollister Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ "Dave Hollister Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2020.