Having proved herself with 2001's rough and tough
Scorpion,
Eve changed direction slightly for Eve-Olution. The focus here is less hip-hop and more contemporary R&B, with fewer rappers invited as guests -- only appear on only two tracks, "Hey Y'All" features
Snoop Dogg and
Nate Dogg and the
Scorpion sequel "Double R What" features
Jadakiss and
Styles. After the intro,
Eve focuses squarely on neo-soul. The productions keep the groove going coutresy of the beatheads behind the boards
Irv Gotti,
Dr. Dre,
Swizz Beatz, and
Poke & Tone. ("Irresistible Chick" features a smooth
Irv Gotti production that's moving almost as fast as
Eve's fluid raps. There are a few tough-love tracks along the lines of
Scorpion's "You Had Me, You Lost Me" and "You Ain't Gettin' None," and a nod to her
Ruff Ryders past with "Ryde Away." ~ John Bush