| 1. Wannabe |
| 2. Say You'll Be There |
| 3. 2 Become 1 |
| 4. Love Thing |
| 5. Last Time Lover |
| 6. Mama |
| 7. Who Do You Think You Are |
| 8. Something Kinda Funny |
| 9. Naked |
| 10. If U Can't Dance |
Editorial Reviews
Putting aside the Girl Power phenomenon--really, what were the chances five scantily-clad birds flashing their knickers with kung-fu kicks wouldn't make it in the music industry?--the Spice Girls really do mean something: great singles. There's not a dog in their whole back-catalogue. They kicked off their career with "Wannabe", "Say You'll Be There" and "2 Become 1"--that's the pop equivalent of an Olympic gold in the triathlon. They're all here on Spice, along with the live favourite "If You Can't Dance"--one that Geri always looked particularly picked-upon whilst singing--and that irresistible champagne effervescence of pop history in the making. The only mistake they made at this point in their career was not releasing the slinky R&B track "Naked" as a single; and if that's because the video plot automatically suggests itself as too obvious, it's not as if that curtailed any other facet of their career. --Caitlin Moran
Spice,Spice Girls,Caroline,Adult Contemporary,Club/Dance,Dance Music,Dance-Pop,Euro-Dance,Euro-Pop,Pop,Teen Pop
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Spice
Spice Girls Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000000WCA Release Date: 1997-02-04 |
Tracks:
- Wannabe
- Say You'll Be There
- 2 Become 1
- Love Thing
- Last Time Lover
- Mama
- Who Do You Think You Are
- Something Kinda Funny
- Naked
- If U Can't Dance
Amazon.com
Putting aside the Girl Power phenomenon--really, what were the chances five scantily-clad birds flashing their knickers with kung-fu kicks wouldn't make it in the music industry?--the Spice Girls really do mean something: great singles. There's not a dog in their whole back-catalogue. They kicked off their career with "Wannabe", "Say You'll Be There" and "2 Become 1"--that's the pop equivalent of an Olympic gold in the triathlon. They're all here on Spice, along with the live favourite "If You Can't Dance"--one that Geri always looked particularly picked-upon whilst singing--and that irresistible champagne effervescence of pop history in the making. The only mistake they made at this point in their career was not releasing the slinky R&B track "Naked" as a single; and if that's because the video plot automatically suggests itself as too obvious, it's not as if that curtailed any other facet of their career. --Caitlin MoranCustomer Reviews:
1996's Guilty Pleasure.......2007-07-26
don't even think spice girls needs reviews; they are icons!.......2007-07-11
Still searching for the clues and secrets.......2007-05-11
Never have I seen such a beautiful woman. She is the object of all my desires. The perfect female specimen can be wrapped up in just two words 'Baby Spice'. When I first heard the song 'Naked' I was taken to a dream world. I listen to this album 14 times a day, everyday. And when I hear the song 'Naked', I become naked and always have the same vision, kneeling behind Baby Spice and using her pig-tails like the handlebars of a motorcycyle.
Now for the album. I only share this with you because I have come to a point in my research where a partner is mandatory. I did not want to bring an outsider in, but for the love of Baby, I must. I must have Baby Spice all to myself, and I promise a great reward for anyone that can help me. If you can assist me in my quest, I promise you fame, power, and glory. All I seek is Baby Spice, the rest of the world is yours.
SPICE is an acrynom, it stands for "Supernatural Place In Central Europe". I first discovered this after listening to 'If you can't dance' backwards. After more listens, I realized that SPice World is a real place and the peretual Baby Spice needs to be rescued. After wrapping my face in tin foil, sitting on a carrot, and listening to 'Love Thing', the vision was revealed to me as seen through a pink cloud. Baby is trapped in a tower in Prussia, as if that was not bad enough, a three headed dragon guards her.
I went to Wal-Mart and purchased a plastic sword that glows in the dark. The voices told me I would need it. 'Who do you think you are' confirmed my belief that I was the knight to rescue Baby. Only the man that rescues her can fulfill the prophecy of '2 become 1'
My quest is temporary on hold. I must find the 'yan uber gorrsay'. I discovered this after listening to 'Mama' from :23 to :27 of the song and then playing the last 14 seconds of 'Last Time Lover'. It was then I discovered that I must enter the 'Spice-rit World' never to return. I must bypass the gates of the Spirit World and locate the afterlife that contains all Spice. It is there that I find the Path of Spicage. I will follow it to the Spice Sea where the keeper will sail me to the Island of Spices. But for a ride on his boat I want answer the riddle "What do you really really want?" When I anwer the 'The love of Baby', my journy will continue.
But to enter the Spice-rit World, I must find a person with Spice of heart and Spice of mind. He or she must split my skull with one blow with a hatchet, separating my left and right brain. Immediately after doing this, he or she must shove the CD directly into my split brain and then tape my head back together with duct tape.
I ask all who are reading this listen to "Some Kind of Funny". Write down every tenth word and also include the 14th, 27th, and 56th word. When you have all the words written down, take the middle word and write down the last letter of the word. If that letter is also the first letter of your first name, then continue.
With your list, take the first letter of the first word and write it down. On the next word, write dwn the 3rd letter. Alternate between 1st and 3rd letters of the words until you reach the end, but beware on the 6th, 9th, and 13th word, you must use the fourth letter. When all the letters are written down, arrange the letters so that it spells your name EXACTLY!!! First, middle, and last. If you can make out your exact name with no letters left over, you are the one I seek. Please contact me.
I am serious, this world has nothing for me. I must rescue Baby to find my true happiness. She has been so lonely for so long, she needs her warrior to rescue her. It is my destiny to be with Baby Spice in a world where it is always 1997.
Spice Girls.......2007-05-06
Posh Spice- Victoria Adams
Scary Spice- Mel B
Sporty Spice- Mel C
Ginger Spice- Geri
Baby Spice- Emma
I have 2 say, I'm quite impressed. The Spice Girls, without a doubt, is the most popular gurl-group of all time. Hey, they brought the world of pop back!!! And major style. They all wear fab clothes, especially Posh and Baby Spice.
Did any of u ppl out there in the world go to a Spice Girls concert?? One where there is ALL 5 of the Spice Girls?? If so, what was it like?? Did they wear fab clothes?? And etc??? My Gawd, I >33 dem sooo much!!!!!
My absolutely fave song is Wannabe, it just rox!!! And it's gream 2 jam w/ u and ur friends!!!!
I almost 4got about the Spice Girls until I watched Spice World, which happens 2 b a fantastic movie, one of my actual favourites. I hope the Spice Girls reunite!! I want dem 2 sooooo baaaadd!!!!!!
Can be used so many ways.......2007-04-03
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Spiceworld
Spice Girls Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000000WFF Release Date: 1997-11-04 |
Tracks:
- Spice Up Your Life
- Stop
- Too Much
- Saturday Night Divas
- Never Give Up On The Good Times
- Move Over
- Do It
- Denying
- Viva Forever
- The Lady Is A Vamp
Amazon.com
"Spice up your life," the Spice Girls advise on the first single from Spiceworld, their second album, which was made quickly to capitalize on the movie of the same name. If that sounds more like an advertising slogan than a call for variety, solidarity, and fun, it's not the only time the disc echoes the language of a carefully planned campaign: The chorus of "Move Over" is built around the phrase "Generation Next," the rallying cry of the Brits' Pepsi spot. And if, in turn, you come to the conclusion that this record isn't nearly as much fun as its predecessor, you're right. Any question about the creative input of Scary, Posh, Baby, Ginger, and Sporty into their own music is moot; like "Candle in the Wind 1997," Spiceworld was made to be bought, not listened to. Sure, they trade vocals this time, leaning less on the Bananarama-style gang approach of their debut, and yeah, the Motown-lite confection "Stop" doesn't exactly hurt the ear, but this disc is ultimately a bigger insult than anything a bunch of diehard anarchists such as Chumbawamba could imagine--without the kick of "Tubthumping." It also ends on a note so jarring as to settle the group firmly in the avant-garde with the fake-lounge "Lady Is a Vamp," which unfortunately praises Jackie O and Marilyn Monroe in the same verse, then ups the ante with a shout-out to Sandy Denny(!) as a Spicy role model. All together now: Uh huh. --Rickey WrightAlbum Description
Japanese edition of their second album with 'Step To Me' added as an unmarked bonus track. 11 tracks total, also featuring the hits 'Spice Up Your Life' & 'Too Much'. A Virgin Records release.Album Description
Great Import only coupling of their first two albums packaged in their individual size jewel cases which are housed in a cardboard box. While retaining the same tracks as the domestic pressings this is great value for the money. 2000 release.Customer Reviews:
oh my God! wow! love this album!.......2007-07-11
CLASSIC!.......2007-04-04
The Best Stupid Movie I've Ever Seen.......2007-03-12
Cruel Brittania.......2007-02-13
Loves It.......2007-01-25
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Chicken Little
Manufacturer: Disney ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000BBOVEY Release Date: 2005-11-01 |
Tracks:
- Stir It Up - Patti Labelle
- One Little Slip - Barenaked Ladies
- Shake A Tail Feather - The Cheetah Girls
- All I Know - Five For Fighting
- Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross
- It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) - R.E.M.
- We Are The Champions - Chicken Little
- Wannabe - Abby Mallard And Runt Of The Litter
- Don't Go Breaking My Heart - The Chicken Little Cast
- The Sky Is Falling - John Debney
- The Big Game - John Debney
- Dad Apologizes - John Debney
- Chase To Cornfield - John Debney
- Dodgeball - John Debney
- Driving With Dad - John Debney
Amazon.com
This soundtrack offers a pretty standard mix of new songs, old chestnuts, and excerpts from the score (here by John Debney). On the new tip, Joss Stone and Patti LaBelle engage in an overheated battle of the divas on CD opener "Stir It Up," a bouncy piece of fluff that sounds more like Aretha Franklin circa "Freeway of Love" than classic soul. Other originals include Barenaked Ladies' "One Little Slip" (this movie's answer to Counting Crows' "Accidentally in Love" from Shrek 2) and the Cheetah Girls' peppy-but-bland cover of "Shake Your Tail Feather." But the real highlights are the songs performed by the movie's vocal cast, which includes Joan Cusack, Garry Marshall, Zach Braff, Steve Zahn, and Amy Sedaris. Their group cover of Elton John and Kiki Dee's "Don¹t Go Breaking My Heart," for instance, sounds as if half of them were drunk in the recording studio (and this is meant as a compliment.) Braff's a cappella version of "We Are the Champions" is smashing and Cusack and Zahn's take on the Spice Girls' "Wannabe" is completely demented. The kids will laugh; their parents will laugh even harder for completely different reasons. --Elisabeth VincentelliCustomer Reviews:
my little one loves Chicken Little.......2007-04-05
this is a great kids cd!!.......2007-03-24
Great soundtrack for the children, especially if they liked the movie!.......2007-03-14
Her favorite gift..........2006-12-23
Chicken Little Soundtrack.......2006-08-29
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Forever
Spice Girls Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000507FU Release Date: 2000-11-07 |
Tracks:
- Holler
- Tell Me Why
- Let Love Lead The Way
- Right Back At Ya
- Get Down With Me
- Wasting My Time
- Weekend Love
- Time Goes By
- If You Wanna Have Some Fun
- Oxygen
- Goodbye
Amazon.com
Since we last heard from them, the Spice Girls have hired new producers and writers, hoping to adopt an R&B edge with harder beats and a grittier sound. Gone are the cuddly wannabes of yesteryear, replaced by thinner, tougher glamazons of the new millennium Spice World. But Forever's strategy is a serious misstep--one that will disappoint their old fans and alienate new ones. "Holler," the first single, is standard-issue urban pop, with a beat you've heard before and terribly generic lyrics, promising to make you "do things you thought you would never do." As a matter of fact, you've heard all of this before: for "Tell Me Why," the Girls bite the computer-generated voice from TLC's Fan Mail, and borrow the vocoder from Cher's "Believe" sessions. "Right Back at Ya," their official comeback anthem, is trite and predictable: "Our friendship is forever," Baby Spice testifies. "You thought we wouldn't make it this far," Sporty sneers, and she's right. But they haven't made it yet--and with this material they don't deserve to. --Courtney KempCustomer Reviews:
dissapointing.......2007-07-17
My Favourite Spice Girls Album.......2007-07-14
Now to "Forever" - it was my favourite Spice Girls album back then and it remains so today. While the first 2 albums were enjoyable and fun, "Forever" saw the Spice Girls attempting a more adult and sophisticated sound - one which I greatly enjoyed. Standout tracks for me include: "Holler", "Tell Me Why", "Weekend Love", "Oxygen" and "Goodbye" - in my opinion all better songs, and having greater emotional impact, than those on the first 2 albums. Why this album was not widely embraced by pop fans I don't really know but I for one loved it! And still do.
Hip, UP-Beat, and Awesome! Track by Track Review........2007-07-05
1. Holler - 10/10
WOW! The song is great, and catchy, and the video is good, too! Awesome choice for a single. Just great. Theres nothing much else I can say about it!! Mel B (Scary)'s voice shines in this song.
2. Tell Me Why - 10/10
A song meant for Geri (Ginger), asking her why she abandoned them. This should have been released instead of 'Goodbye'. Definite number one. Victoria (Posh)'s voice shines in this song.
3. Let Love Lead The Way - 10/10
Released with 'Holler'. Of course, both got to number one. Best slow song on the album. Wonderful, and maybe the most catchy on the whole album. Mel C (Sporty)'s voice shines in this song.
4. Right Back At Ya - 9/10
Great for dancing, and parties. I wish that they would redo this song with Geri (Ginger) and get back together. The only problem with this song, taking away one point, it that their voiced, when combined, sound a little off in this song. Victoria (Posh)'s voice shines in this song.
5. Get Down With Me - 10/10
Best song on the whole album. Dance song, and also, very upbeat. Gotta love it. Mel B (Scary)'s voice shines in this song.
6. Wasting My Time - 10/10
Another 10/10! I can't help it. The whispering style of this dance song is iresistible! Mel C (Sporty)'s voice shines in this song.
7. Weekend Love - 8/10
This song has a great theme. It is slow, and Mel B's rap in this song doesn't really fit it, but it is still kind of catchy. Emma (Baby)'s voice shines in this song.
8. Time Goes By - 3/10
Yes, that is a 3/10. This is definitely the weak point of this album. Not catchy, and their voices seem out of place. Nobody's voice shines in this song.
9. If You Wanna Have Some Fun - 10/10
Is this sng slow, or fast. It's kinda both, and they fit perfectly together. The verses are much better than the chorus, though. Emma (Baby)'s voice shines in this song.
10. Oxygen - 5/10
Not a good tune to this song. It's weird because all of their voices shine in this song but it still manages to be somewhat bad. I try to ignore this song, but still not as much as 'Time Goes By'. All of their voices shine in this song.
11. Goodbye - 9/10
A song to bid farewell to Geri (Ginger). Very nice, and the No No No No's are sung well, by Emma. All of their voices shine in this song.
OVERALL ALBUM - 10/10
'Time Goes By', and 'Oxygen' fail to keep this album from a perfect ten! If you have the extra cash, you have to buy this!
TOTAL CRAP.......2007-06-30
Let me see..The Beatles were very good vocalists, great songwriters and could play a variety of instruments with great skill.
The spice girs can't sing, can't write songs and can't play any instruments.
Why, even the Bay City Rollers were better then the spice girls.
They will do a comeback I hear..Mind you, there are obviously many fools (see idiotic reviews) to part with their money to listen these tacky 10th raters mime away!
What I thought of this album? My 2 year old niece has a very bad music taste...
THE TRUTH
Spice girls really add a lot spice to your life!!!.......2007-03-13
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Lady of the Spice Lands - music for relaxation, massage, yoga, for the love of music...
Chris Brenne Manufacturer: Magic Brew Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00009IMZE Release Date: 2003-03-19 |
Tracks:
- Awakening
- After Dreams
- Lady of the Spice Lands
- Arctic Light
- One Afternoon on Rue Labrador
- The Long Sands
- Dusty's Girl
- Heather, Weeds and Rushes
- International Connection
- The Maiden and the Hunchback
- Sonnen Allee
- Home Again
- Lilacs
- Your Eyes, Your Hands
- That Day Would Come
- Transcendental Railway Station
- Vermont
- Wiggly Bridge
- Pastoral in D
Album Description
Perfect for acoustic guitar buffs, healing arts practitioners and passionate new music fans, Lady of the Spice Lands effortlessly weaves evocative yet calming music. Chris Brenne takes you on a journey with instrumental solo guitar pieces, creating sounds that inspire emotion and breath. Brenne is a Cambridge, Massachusetts artist and a native of Sweden, whose music grounds listeners with beautiful, lyrical melodies that are naturally relaxing and spiritually uplifting.Customer Reviews:
not very relaxing.......2007-07-17
Absolutely beautiful music!!!.......2006-11-06
Wonderful relaxing music.......2006-08-31
Good if you like acoustical guitar.......2006-08-03
Sounds to Soothe and Uplift Your Soul.......2004-04-06
I look forward to more offerings from this artist. Give yourself the gift of this music. You'll be happy you did.
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Spice 1
Spice 1 Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000004YX Release Date: 1992-04-14 |
Tracks:
- In My Neighborhood
- 187 Proof
- East Bay Gangster (Reggae)
- Money Gone
- 1-800-Spice
- Peace To My Nine
- Young Nigga
- Welcome To The Ghetto
- Fucked In The Game
- Money Or Murder
- City Streets
- 1-900-Spice
- Break Yourself
- 187 Pure
Customer Reviews:
Real Gangsta Rap for that ass.......2006-04-02
#1-8/10
#2-10/10
#3-10/10
#4-7/10
#5-7/10
#6-9/10
#7-9/10
#8-10/10
#9-10/10
#10-8/10
#11-9/10
#12-6/10
#13-10/10
#14-9/10
classic debut.......2005-07-15
187 Proof Gangster Rap From a Real Gansgter..........2005-03-04
Top 5 rap CD of the early 90's.......2002-11-26
That's where it all started.......1999-04-04
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In the Streets to Africa
Richie Spice Manufacturer: Vp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000M05T04 Release Date: 2007-02-20 |
Tracks:
- Get Up
- Open the Door
- Youth dem Cold
- Babylon a Gwaan
- Digital Ways - Joseph Hill, Richie Spice
- Sunny Day
- Baby Face - Pliers, Spanner Banner, Richie Spice
- Uptown Girl
- Brown Skin
- Groovin My Girl
- High Grade
- Mind off of Me
- Take It Easy
- Can't Stop Loving Jah
- Motherland Calling
Tracks:
- Brown Skin [DVD][*]
- Youth dem Cold [DVD][*]
- Open the Door [DVD][*]
- Folly Living/Blood Again [Acoustic][Live][*][Multimedia Track]
- Earth a Run Red [Acoustic][Live][*][Multimedia Track]
- Brown Skin [Acoustic][Live][*][Multimedia Track]
- Groovin' My Girl [Acoustic][Live][*][Multimedia Track]
- Ghetto Girl [Acoustic][Live][*][Multimedia Track]
- Youth dem Cold [Acoustic][Live][*][Multimedia Track]
- Crying for Love [Acoustic][Live][*][Multimedia Track]
- Open the Door [Acoustic][Live][*][Multimedia Track]
- Bonus Material [DVD][*]
Customer Reviews:
superb album.......2007-05-13
Its beautiful, smooth, it takes the listener away to that beautiful place called JA, in one song the singer sings "its a sunny day here in JA the atmosphere is clean i'd love to see the people living violence free" He managed to make the island sound like the paradise it is inspite of the violence that exists in certain sections of the society, he has a nice mixture of conscious tunes which talks about the ills that plaque the jamaican society, and he also has The Lovers Rock, as is seen with songs like "Brown Skin", "Grooving my girl", and "uptown girl" Richie you you did it before with the Album spice in your life, But you really did it this time with In the streets to africa. It hasnt gotten old yet and i listen to it every day!!!
RICHIE SPICE NICE!.......2007-02-20
Richie Spice, a.k.a Richie Bonner, has rarely been sighted outside the studios in the last couple of years, and chances are good that if you're into reggae, you'll already be familiar with several selections, including the excellent Bobby Konders-produced OPEN THE DOOR and the massive YOUTHS DEM COLD (based on Johnny Osbourne's classic TRUTH & RIGHTS, of course), as well as definitive vocals for Down Sound's MAROON rhythm (the very spiritual, very beautiful MOTHERLAND CALLING) and Vendetta's HEAVENLY (the romantic BROWN SKIN). You've also likely heard TAKE IT EASY on the MY BABY rhythm that backed Kiprich's smash hit TELEPHONE TING, which must be close to three years old now. GROOVIN MY GIRL, which actually made it onto Richie's first album, UNIVERSAL (released back in 2000, if I remember rightly), is even less fresh.
Fortunately, the new material is all first rate. Highlights are the excellent minor key masterpiece SUNNY DAY, two great lovers lyrics, UPTOWN GIRL and BABY FACE featuring the Bonner brothers, Spanner Banner and Pliers, and the very melodic, motivational opener, GET UP. There's also a follow up to the huge hit MARIJUANA, the blazing HIGH GRADE, and a combination with the late and very great Joseph Hill on DIGITAL WAYS - amazing to hear how the Culture singer's voice survived almost entirely intact right up to the end. BABYLON A GALONG and CAN'T STOP LOVING JAH are also solid.
Probably the biggest surprise is the bonus DVD. More often than not these so-called bonus discs are throwaways, but VP has done a great job here. Included are videos for BROWN SKIN, OPEN THE DOOR and YOUTHS DEM COLD, and a well-made documentary featuring interviews with Richie and his family and friends. Best of all is a great street-side live session featuring just an acoustic guitar, two hand drums and a backing singer, and taking in favourites like BLOOD AGAIN, EARTH A RUN RED, GHETTO GIRL and BROWN SKIN. This is easily one of the best live performances I've heard from a roots reggae artist in a long time, even if some elements are obviously staged - Richie Spice is really feeling the vibes here.
On the whole, IN THE STREETS TO AFRICA probably isn't the classic long player that this artist is clearly capable of delivering. It feels a bit patched-up at times for sure, and almost half the playlist is previously released. On the other hand, with some crucial new cuts included and a bonus DVD that is actually a bonus for once, IN THE STREETS is definitely worth your hard earn-eds. Don't miss it.
Also, watch out for more Richie Spice in April, when the very much less than reliable Penitentiary label has something called MOTHERLAND AFRICA scheduled for release. Hmmmmmm...??
Its Burning!. . ........2007-02-20
Richie Spice is the younger brother of singers Pliers (of Chaka Demus & Pliers fame), underrated singer Spanner Banner (with whom he tours) and lesser known do Snatcher Dogg and he has without a doubt come out of that shadow (if he were ever in it) to become one of the most in demand local artists in all of reggae music. Internationally, he has gained a mass attention due to the release of MASSIVE tunes such as 911, Blood Again, Marijuana, Righteous Youths, Ghetto Girl and his biggest hit to date, the epochal Earth a Run Red. His popularity reached such an unusual level after building it (it almost seemed like Spice left the island and went on tour and returned 20x bigger than when he left!) that upon signing Spice to a multi-album deal, VPRecords almost immediately re-released his only 2 year old third album, the poorly distributed, yet LOADED Spice in Your Life from his base label, Fifth Element (VP also released FE's I Swear riddim a couple of years earlier).
For his own part, Spice has become one of the more visible artists in Jamaica appearing on all the big shows and nearly every big roots riddim to emerge over the past 3-4 years. He, along with former stablemates Chuck Fenda and Anthony Cruz put Fifth Element on the map as one of the big emerging roots camps and further solidified reggae music's return to roots. His own style is something that I call right in the middle. Taking two ridiculous extremes in terms of voice; Jah Cure's beautiful shattering unearthly stone vocals on one end and Luciano's deep and mellow vibes on the other, Richie Spice's soulful wail is part Cure and part Luci. His style of writing is close to one of his peers, singer Bushman in that they both tend to write about on earth, tangible situations and problems. Spice, probably from growing up with his family has that start quality however, besides making beautiful beautiful music and staying far away from Jamaican tabloids, Spice, however, manages to stay firmly in the limelight.
The much anticipated In the Streets to Africa is somewhat of an odd album. It harkens back to the era of mid-late 90's dancehall albums which were as much compilations as they were actual albums. Fans of Spice might actually come away disappointed for awhile while catching the vibes from In the Streets to Africa. I, myself was included in that group and it took about a week of straight listening to truly appreciate the album, I had heard MUCH of the material before, and at this level, that isn't necessarily the best approach to take.
Despite that fact, that, ultimately doesn't take too much away from the album at all, the songs are still easy to appreciate (I'm just thankful VP didn't role out Folly Living for this one as soooooooo many compilations from the past 3 years have done.). What I'm begrudgingly calling the album's best track is official first single, Brown Skin over Vendetta's brilliant Heavenly riddim. Brown Skin is about as POWERFUL of a love song as you might find in all of modern roots reggae. The very fact that it managed to distinguish itself on the Heavenly which backs many strong tracks is force enough in itself, however, standing on its own merits alone, Spice absolutely hit a winner the second he stepped out of Vendetta's booth.
Continuing along that same vibes, In the Streets to Africa is an album full of wonderful lover's material. Check the wonderful previous single, Groovin My Girl. The song kind of gets overlooked besides the three other big lover's tracks here, but definitely holds its own amongst them (even though it was actually on Spice`s second album, Universal from 2000). Check the almost over-abundance that is Baby Face which features Spice's two older singing brothers Spanner Banner and Pliers. The song, an odd combination between brothers is MAGICAL. it's a lovely idea and a powerful vibes and definitely a potential singing as VP continues to promote the album, it would be wonderful to perhaps see the song performed live one day as the brothers Bonner shine on the tune. The additional lover's tune on the album is the previous hit single Uptown Girl over the State of Emergency riddim. Not much can be said about Uptown Girl, it's a very very strong song actually uplifting the Black woman, very mandatory selection from In the Streets to Africa.
Other standouts include Motherland Calling from Downsound's Maroon riddim, which was definitely one of my favorites from the strong strong nyah backed riddim. Of course Massive B's Youth Dem Cold we've all been vibing to for a while now, still a very big track and one of Spice's career best (it actually sounds like something that would have been better placed on the Spice in Your Life album; and check Take it Easy from the (Telephone Ting) My Baby riddim, again, we've all grown quite fond of the tune by now.
However, when you look at the track listing for In the Streets to Africa, for heavy reggae fans, one track will undoubtedly stick out on paper alone. The downright brilliant Digital Ways featuring the late great Father Culture himself, Joseph Hill. We lost Mr Hill last year but its because of wonderful material like Digital Ways, a call to not forget the ways of old, that he shall never be forgotten, and the well versed Spice definitely holds his own with the legend. Digital Ways definitely the biggest surprise from the album and a check to make sure that you're still paying attention.
Also, I'd be doing you a disservice not to mention the two openers, both Get Up and Open the Doors are wonderfully strong tracks and an excellent way to get this album kicked off to a fine start. Babylon a Gwaan is also a very very strong track and is probably my third favorite here overall, after Brown Skin and Digital Ways. Also present in the earliest release is a very useful DVD featuring behind the scenes material of Spice, videos and performance bits. The CD/DVD combination is becoming increasingly common in music and reggae has jumped on that train as well with VP doing fine jobs on this one, as well as Tanya Stephens' Rebelution and Soca and Reggae Gold 2006 albums.
Overall, if you haven't been listening to Richie Spice much over the past couple of years (then you probably won't have read this far into this review) then you will LIKELY be even more fond of the album than I am. It is that strong of an album and actually through several listening sessions with it, it got stronger and stronger as I started to look at it as a whole and not just a collection of singles. Blame does have to go somewhere for failure to deliver more fresh material, while that rarely is a problem in reggae-circles to date, as we enter a stage where more and more money is spent on the vibes, you almost have to deliver that fresh batch to fulfill the title `new Richie Spice album', where before, we were just happy that our favorite artist had a new album out. Fans you'll still check this one out of course and new fans you'll enjoy it more, either way, support good reggae music, pick up In the Streets to Africa by Richie Spice and tell them Bramoi sent you!
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187 He Wrote
Spice 1 Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000000504 Release Date: 1993-09-28 |
Tracks:
- I'm The #%!*&% Murderer
- Dumpin' Em In Ditches
- Gas Chamber
- 187 He Wrote
- Don't Ring The Alarm (The Heist)
- Clip & The Trigga
- Smoke' Em Like A Blunt
- The Murda Show
- 380 On That Ass
- Mo' Mail
- Runnin' Out Da Crackhouse
- Trigga Gots No Heart
- Trigga Happy
- RIP
- All He Wrote
Customer Reviews:
BEST RAP CD ( West Coast or any Coast).......2006-05-15
Perfect Gangsta Rap.......2005-10-24
Classic.......2005-07-15
187 HE WROTE.......2005-02-23
fire from Spiggity one - 4.5 stars.......2004-11-03
#1 - 8
#2 - 8.5
#3 - 8
#4 - 7.5
#5 - 5 (f/ Boss)
#6 - 9.5
#7 - 8.5
#8 - 10 (classic w/ MC Eiht)
#9 - 9 (f/ South Central Cartel)
#10 - 9.5 (w/ E-40 ad-libs in background)
#11 - 9
#12 - 9 (also on "Menace II Society Soundtrack")
#13 - 8.5
#14 - 9
b. Robert Lee Green -- around 1971 -- b. in Texas moved to Hayward, CA
"Can't fu*k wit the Easy Bay G"
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Pavarotti & Friends - For The Children Of Liberia
Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000DBVG Release Date: 1998-10-20 |
Tracks:
- Let It Rain
- Stop
- How Do I Live Without You
- I Hate You Then I Love You
- Higher Ground
- 'O Surdato 'Nnammurato
- Se Bastasse Una Canzone
- Betcha Never
- Viva Forever
- Va, Pensiero
- Napule e'
- Une Place Pour Moi
- Non Ti Scordar Di Me
- Tonight
- Dreams
- Adeste Fideles
- Peace Wanted Just To Be Free
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Is music for a good cause a good cause for music? Not really, if you expect artistry. But this smorgasbord of popular international musical stars brings together extreme musical genres for an excellent purpose, and is enjoyable enough for almost anyone. Pavarotti's relaxed and buoyant leadership and still gorgeous tenor add beauty to the rock/pop selections. Trisha Yearwood, Celine Dion, and Stevie Wonder impressively hold their own against Opera Spice; but the other artists pale against the master's presence. The Spice Girls will never be confused with Anonymous 4; Zucchero's growling is scary; Florent Pagny exemplifies French rock; and Pino Daniele's breathy tenor is mellow and soothing. Best for those wanting to experience Pavarotti's vocal beauty in a more popular idiom. --Barbara Eisner BayerCustomer Reviews:
A Superb Collection of Music.......2002-11-14
This is a delightful combination of music talents to enjoy!.......1999-04-01
This will tenderize your heart........1999-03-07
Phenomenal !! A must have for any music library........1998-12-29
Outstanding Music, bringing Pavarotti to new heights........1998-12-06
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AmeriKKKa's Nightmare
Spice 1 Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000051Z Release Date: 1994-11-22 |
Tracks:
- D-Boyz Got Love For Me - Spice 1 Featuring E-40
- Face Of A Desperate Man
- Strap On The Side
- Jealous Got Me Strapped - Spice 1 Featuring 2Pac
- Tell Me What That Mail Like
- Doncha Runaway
- Hard To Kill - Spice 1 Featuring Method Man
- Nigga Sings The Blus (Blackjack's Version)
- You Can Get The Gat For That
- Busta's Can't See Me
- Murder Ain't Crazy
- Stickin' To The 'G' Code
- Give The 'G' A Gat
- Three Strikes
- You Done *&^#&$ Up
Customer Reviews:
even if you dont know anything about this guy.......2007-06-23
sick all the way through, go pick it up.
Can't F With The East Bay G (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5.0 stars).......2007-05-06
Most of these tracks, Spiggity Spice rhymes about the street life and about guns as well as shooting up people. "Face Of A Desprite Man" surrounds those types of subject matters while Spice rhymes over a sick Ant Banks beat. "Strap On The Side" is another dope song over a Blackjack beat as he lays down the remerable line "Can't **** with the East Bay G". Another great song is "Jealous Got Me Strapped" where Spice as well as 2Pac drop classic verses. "Three Strikes" is a good track that I was feeling. And to close out the album, Spice lays down a funny diss to Pooh Man on the song "You Done F'ed Up" (the end of the song is hilarious).
Guest appearances are excellent as well. Aside from the 2Pac appearane, Wu-Tang Clan's Method Man drops an excellent verse on "Hard To Kill". The opening track "D-Boyz Got Love For Me" features E-40. And on dope song, "Give A G A Gat", Spice passes the mic to his crew The 187 Fac.
This album isn't flawless, but I don't believe that they are worth pointing out. Spice 1 dropped a Bay Area classic back in 1994 with this album. I agree with a lot of reviewers when they say he doesn't get any airplay outside of the Bay Area. Jive Records really should have pushed and had more promotion for him because I doubt people in the south heard of him either. I'm not sure how consistant he is with his album since I only have two of them, (this and "The Black Bossalini"...also a dope album). Fans of early 2Pac will enjoy this album a lot, but I recommend that any rap fan give this a listen. Peace!
In response to one reviewer, Redman does not appear on this album.
In response to yet another reviewer, this album did not receive 5 mics from The Source Magazine.
Lyrics: A+
Production: A
Guest Appearances: A+
Musical Vibes: A
Overall: A
Top 5 Favorite Tracks: (This wasn't easy at all)
1. Give A "G" A Gat (featuring The 187 Fac)
2. You Done F'ed Up
3. Face Of A Desprite Man
4. Strap On The Side
5. Jealous Got Me Strapped (featuring 2Pac)
Honorable Mention Tracks:
1. Hard To Kill (featuring Method Man)
2. Three Strikes
3. ***** Sings The Blues (Blackjack's version)
CLASSY WEST CLASSIC .......2007-02-13
THE OFFICAL AMAZON HIP-HOP REVIEWER.......2007-01-15
I first heard about spice 1 after listening to MC EIHT's album WE COME STRAPPED and MENACE II SOCIETY where spice ones backing beat is the opening song of the film when the camera's looking over WATTS as a bird-eye-veiw and also he does another song in the film, ( both song's are not on this album and can be found on 187 HE WROTE ) straight away liked his style of lyrics and the way they are put togher the only problem was that due to the album been MC EIHT i had not heard what spice 1 was like on his own and his style of music. i took a gamble and desided to buy this album and am glad to say that i was very impressed by this artist and futher more have got 3more albums of spice 1 since.
Spice 1 has been on the scene for some time now and still not many people have heard of this artist which came to some shock to me because he is classed as a true pioneer in the hiphop industry
He first came out in 1988 with his album LET IT BE KNOWN which ended up coming out on released in 1991 which is now out of print but can still be found on amazon but for a price of around $60 which is a lot of money to spend on a album and unfortunatly i have not heard the album yet so cant tell you if it is worth the money but i do have the album shipping to me any day now so please keep an eye out for me review ( luckly i got it cheaper then $60 )
Spice 1 then came out with what was considered his first big hitting album and was notice world wide with the album named SPICE 1 which i do own i can say it is a fairly good album but i would say AMERIKKKAZ NIGHTMARE is much more G-FUNK with better beats and lyrics
Spice 1 then brought out 187 HE WROTE which also is in my collection and i am thinking of doing a review on soon
AMERIKKKAZ NIGHTMARE came out in 1994.
Spice 1 is one of the many rappers too come from AMERICA, OAKLAND, along with tupac, too short, richi rich, and m.c. hammer. it was too short who first discovered spice 1 and intruduced his lyricial talent on the hiphop world
i would say this album was such a huge hit due to oakland becoming well known in the hiphop world around this time and showing us it wasn't just compton that could lay down hardcore beats with MC Hameer doing it in the late 80's to the early 90's then pac ripping it up from there onwards.
This album is a must have in any collection with great lyrics and songs, spice 1 has a diffrent way of telling the stories and topics in his lyrics where listening to tupac was like reading a book spice 1 throws his lyrics together to create catchy lyrics rather then graphic lyrics.
the 2nd soung on the album THE FACE OF A DESPERATE MAN on the other hand does seem to go in to detail about a few topics involving house partys where a man gets shoot,
lyrics eg: " nobody would stop for the sequal because the ni**a that busting was spreading bullets around equal "
" another dead body hits the floor, ambulance men put him in the door, at this touchy scene his ni**a is there standing in the rain, he looks at his homeboys face and his homie screams his name, now he's looking for the man with the gat in hand, the face of a desperiate man"
as you can probably see what i mean about the way the lyrics are put together, all the lyrics are put over a slow funky yet sad beat with the piano playing a catchy little melodey over the drums and bass line
this album also features a full song just spice 1 and 2pac which is one of the best on the album and also features method man from THE WU-TANG-CLAN.
Most people will love this album, i do think it is the better album out of most of spice 1's albums and is a classics G-FUNK album which straight away is easy to listen to.
thank you for taking the time to read through my review and i hope it helped you in your choice
quick up-date. i have recieved my album let it be known and can say the album is more then great. please look out for my review
East Bay Gangster Strikes Like Lightning.......2006-09-06
Christian Music:
- Spice Up Your Life [CD-single]
- Spice Up Your Life [CD-single]
- The Collection Vol.1 1976-1981
- The Hit Singles [Extra tracks] [Import]
- The Jingle Bellies Christmas Album - Potbellied Pigs Sing Holiday Favorites
- The Turtles' Greatest Hits/Happy Together Again [Live]
- The Visitors
- Thinking About You: A Collection of Modern Love Songs
- This Time Tomorrow
- Walk on By
Christian Music
Van Appledorn, Liebermann, Barber and others
Very Extremely Dangerous [Original recording remastered]
Two Months Off [CD-single] [Import]
Vence Tudo: Ao Vivo [Live] [Import]
Vernacular Homicide [CD-single] [EP]
Tchaikovsky: Romeo And Juliet Fantasy Overture/Mussorgsky: Pictures At An Exhibition