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Imagine the stories Charli Baltimore's Diary could tell! This Philly sista has been thru madd drama, delays and devastating losses and somehow manages to keep resurfacing like Jason. Now that she's found yet another new home in Murder Inc., she comes off with a grittier edge more in the mold of the Muder vision.

On Diary, Charli sounds more focused and serious than in past projects. She sounds as if she realizes that even cats only have nine lives and her chances are running out. What Diary shows is a more mature and focused artist. Charli's delivery is tight and on point without sounding plastic. Her flow is greatly improved. It wouldn't be a stretch to suggest that Charli is using the build up angst inside of her to her own advantage. At the same time, Chuck B-more isn't the type of rapper who can carry a track on their vocals alone- a la' KRS-ONE. She's obviously been smartly teamed up with new production talent that better compliments her sophisticated B style. The music gently asks the head to nod and sneaks up on you with deep water bass.

On the strength of her name and the vibe of the track, Diary has already made its way onto numerous East Coast mixtapes and fufill it's role as a buzz creator for Charli's upcoming album of the same name.

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reviewed by Funk Wizard Snow
November, 2002