Will Smith is the future of hip-hop--in the sense that Willennium, his follow-up to 1997's multiplatinum Big Willie Style, is sure to dominate pop-rap airwaves and sales in the months after its release. Proud of his kid appeal but also self-mocking (he carries the title concept further with the single "Will2K," a party jam built on a sample of the Clash's "Rock the Casbah"), Smith celebrates the early-rap values of good-natured boasting and fun-fun-fun. This megastar's desire to remain part of the community is reflected in his savvy choice of guests, who number everyone from K-Ci to rappers new school (Lil' Kim, Eve) and old (Slick Rick, Biz Markie); once and future partner DJ Jazzy Jeff even gets his own four minutes of funk on the scratch-happy "Pump Me Up." Smith also attempts cinematic--natch--storytelling on "Afro Angel" and "The Rain," which are admirably solemn if far from the best things here. Smith may not be the hippest hip-hopper around, but as Chuck D once said of another, very different figure, "Don't tell me that you understand until you hear the man." --Rickey Wright
Willennium,Will Smith,Sony,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop,Soul/R & B,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues
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Willennium
Will Smith Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000031XCS Release Date: 1999-11-16 |
Tracks:
- I'm Comin'
- Will2K
- Freakin It
- Da Butta
- La Fiesta
- Afro Angel
- So Fresh
- Pump me Up
- Can U Feel Me?
- Potnas
- Who U Trust (interlude)
- No More
- Uhhh
- Wild Wild West
- The Rain
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Will Smith is the future of hip-hop--in the sense that Willennium, his follow-up to 1997's multiplatinum Big Willie Style, is sure to dominate pop-rap airwaves and sales in the months after its release. Proud of his kid appeal but also self-mocking (he carries the title concept further with the single "Will2K," a party jam built on a sample of the Clash's "Rock the Casbah"), Smith celebrates the early-rap values of good-natured boasting and fun-fun-fun. This megastar's desire to remain part of the community is reflected in his savvy choice of guests, who number everyone from K-Ci to rappers new school (Lil' Kim, Eve) and old (Slick Rick, Biz Markie); once and future partner DJ Jazzy Jeff even gets his own four minutes of funk on the scratch-happy "Pump Me Up." Smith also attempts cinematic--natch--storytelling on "Afro Angel" and "The Rain," which are admirably solemn if far from the best things here. Smith may not be the hippest hip-hopper around, but as Chuck D once said of another, very different figure, "Don't tell me that you understand until you hear the man." --Rickey WrightCustomer Reviews:
Good listen .......2006-02-25
1) I'm Comin' - (***) This track is worth a listen every now and then, the beat is cool and the rhymes are nice, but it is very repetitive. It is worth a listen due to some creative rhymes.
2) Will2k - (****) Will2k sounds good at first but does get old after a while but it is good to play at a new years party (despite Will saying that it will be 2000 and not, say, 2006) It is good for parties and can be very fun to dance to.
3) Freakin it - (***) Freakin it is basically Will's lashing out at the rap world. It does address some issues that need to be discussed, but Will does talk about himself too much in this one.
4) Da Butta - (**) Da Butta does have some good lyrics by Will as well as Lil' Kim who is featured in this rap, but the beat is too repetitive for me.
5) La Fiesta - (****) La Fiesta does have a very catchy feel to it and has a good dance instrumental. I like the semi-fast rapping of Will on this track.
6) Who Am I - (****) For some reason Amazon forgets this track on their track listing, but it is on the album (at least the North American version) Anyway, This track has great lyrics in it and you should just listen to it.
7) Afro Angel - (*****) Great track! It is Will's slow song, but is very powerful and good!
8) So Fresh - (*****) Personally I think this is by far the best track on the album. It is classic DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince at its finest.
9) Pump Me Up - (*****) The continuation of So Fresh with superb scratching by Jeff.
10) Can You Feel Me - (****) Cool sampling of Michael Jackson's Working Day and Night! Very catchy
11) Potnas/Interlude - (****) Potnas is a good look at friends in general and the interlude contains an extra song and Will talking with his father about friends.
12) No More - (****) I really like this song; it is another good slow song by Will about trying to get your girl back.
13) Uuhhh - (****) Great track featuring independent artist Kel Spencer. Addicting instrumental.
14) Wild Wild West - (****) You know this song.
15) The Rain - (****) Final track, it is a slow song. It is full of symbols and is very multi-layered. A good song!
Hip-Hop Classic!.......2005-07-24
Willennium.......2005-05-21
Great Follow Up To Big Willie Style.....Over 2 million sold!.......2005-02-16
Will is da new MILLENNIUM.......2004-12-21
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Before the Willennium
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince Manufacturer: Bmg Special Product ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00004OCRX Release Date: 2000-03-07 |
Tracks:
- Nightmare on My Street
- Parents Just Don't Understand
- I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson
- Brand New Funk
- Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble
- I'm Looking for the One (To Be With Me)
- Dumb Dancin'
- Rock the House
- This Boy Is Smooth
- Who Stole the D.J.
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Before the Willennium
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince Manufacturer: Collectables Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00020H6L4 Release Date: 2004-03-30 |
Tracks:
- Nightmare on My Street
- Parents Just Don't Understand
- I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson
- Brand New Funk
- Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble
- I'm Looking for the One (To Be With Me)
- Dumb Dancin'
- Rock the House
- This Boy Is Smooth
- Who Stole the D.J.
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Tim and Willennium 1999 Highlights From the First 1000 Years of Tim & Willy in the Morning KNIX FM 102.5 Double Cd Set
Tim & Willy Manufacturer: fred meyer mark ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000808W6G |
Product Description
2 cd's. CD 1 has 27 tracks and CD 2 has 32 tracks.
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Before the Willennium
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince Manufacturer: Bmg Special Product ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000668PV Release Date: 2002-04-01 |
Tracks:
- Nightmare on My Street
- Parents Just Don't Understand
- I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson
- Brand New Funk
- Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble
- I'm Looking for the One (To Be With Me)
- Dumb Dancin'
- Rock the House
- This Boy Is Smooth
- Who Stole the D.J.
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