No Way Out

As in the case of Teddy Riley or Dr. Dre, it is not unlikely for a producer-extraordinaire to step to the forefront as an artist. With the release of NO WAY OUT, Sean "Puffy" Combs adds to an extensive musical resume. From hip-hop dancer to hit-making producer to CEO of Bad Boy Entertainment to recording artist, Puff Daddy has proven to be a man of many talents. (kompletten Text anzeigen)

Puffy's debut as an entertainer showcases both hardcore ("It's All About The Benjamins Remix") and mainstream ("Do You Know?") hip-hop songs. As a producer, Puff Daddy is the master when it comes to sampling old records and turning them into new hits, as he does with his tribute to The Notorious B.I.G. on "I'll Be Missing You", which incorporates the music from The Police's "Every Breath You Take". Other songs give Puffy a chance to test his own rap skills, like "Is This The End?" which matches him up with the world's fastest rapper, Twista.

Rolling Stone (5/13/99, pp.77-79)
- Included in Rolling Stone's "Essential Recordings of the 90's."

Vibe (10/97, p.159)
- "...with his new, imperious NO WAY OUT, Puffy places himself at the center of the pop universe....Ain't nothin' held him down yet....Say what you like, these tracks are soulful and charming..."