Ready Now

Ready Now

Editorial Reviews

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Somewhere between the nasty-girlisms of Millie Jackson and the morality tales of Shirley Brown--and come to think of it, the morality tales of Millie Jackson--rests Truth Hurts. After one album under the auspices of Dr. Dre, the singer returns with Raphael Saadiq's Pookie label. Even Saadiq's most straightforward projects come with offbeat moments: Right Now puts Truth's not-shy persona and her rich, overdubbed vocals alongside his insinuating steel guitar ("Catch 22") and Bollywood-tinged tracks that suggest that producers Alonzo Jackson and Brian "B. Dub" Wilson have been paying attention to Timbaland's recent work. At the heart of all this is one woman's, er, truth, regrets and all. Suited for both street cruising and bedroom listening, Ready Now promises more to come from this intriguing talent. --Rickey Wright

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Ready Now
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Truth is more than ready
  • FIYAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Not her best, but ok
  • I don't think the world was ready for the Truth!
  • FOR ADULTS...........
Ready Now
Truth Hurts
Manufacturer: Pookie Entertainment
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001XASHG
Release Date: 2004-06-01

Tracks:

  1. Knock Knock
  2. Ready Now
  3. Ride
  4. Love U Better
  5. Catch 22
  6. Phone Sex
  7. Watchu Sayin'
  8. Lifetime (Interlude)
  9. Lifetime
  10. Can't Be Mad
  11. U

Product Description

1. Knock Knock
2. Ready Now
3. Ride
4. Love U Better
5. Catch 22
6. Phone Sex
7. Whatchu Sayin'
8. Lifetime Interlude
9. Lifetime
10. Can't Be Mad
11. U

Format: CD

Amazon.com

Somewhere between the nasty-girlisms of Millie Jackson and the morality tales of Shirley Brown--and come to think of it, the morality tales of Millie Jackson--rests Truth Hurts. After one album under the auspices of Dr. Dre, the singer returns with Raphael Saadiq's Pookie label. Even Saadiq's most straightforward projects come with offbeat moments: Right Now puts Truth's not-shy persona and her rich, overdubbed vocals alongside his insinuating steel guitar ("Catch 22") and Bollywood-tinged tracks that suggest that producers Alonzo Jackson and Brian "B. Dub" Wilson have been paying attention to Timbaland's recent work. At the heart of all this is one woman's, er, truth, regrets and all. Suited for both street cruising and bedroom listening, Ready Now promises more to come from this intriguing talent. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Truth is more than ready.......2005-08-31

Truth's second album, Ready Now succeeds her debut in a number of ways. Unlike Truthfully Speaking, Ready Now isn't full of the A-list producers her debut featured. Truth's music isn't hurt by the abscense of big names such as Timbaland or Dr. Dre. Working with lesser known producers can be a step in the right direction for artists being that it creates a more "original" sound. Production wise Tony Toni Tone frontman, Raphael Saadiq takes on the production duties among others. Saadiq known for his bluesy southern soul and funk works well with Truth. On the funky title track, Truth sings over a pulsating beat that sucks you in with illict lyrics. Truth also seems to have toned down on her vocals which before were all over the place. This time Truth is more subdued delivering smoldering sexy soul music which is slowly becoming her trademark. While this album isn't as commercial as her first release listeners will enjoy Truth's sassiness and sense of humor. Truth hurts, but it definitely feels good!

5 out of 5 stars FIYAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-04-14

point blank this album is HOT better than the first...sexy az hell and dang she shoulda got more promotion...

ready now
ride
love u better
phone sex
whatchu saying
lifetime
cant be mad
U

4 out of 5 stars Not her best, but ok.......2005-03-19

It was ok but it should have been much longer. 11 songs just doesnt cut it with an rnb record. Her first album was a blockbuster this one was just an attempt to release another cd. Knock Knock, and Ready Now, Phone Sex, and Catch 22 are the basic good songs here.

3 out of 5 stars I don't think the world was ready for the Truth!.......2005-01-30

Truth Hurts came out a few years back with her blazing single "Addictive" which featured Rakim. Being that she was one of Dr. Dre's girls, she had a West Coast vibe. Nobody knew who she was or what she could accomplish. Many people loved the single but hated the album "Truthfully Speaking". Truth went back into the studio before completing her sophomore album "Ready Now" which is by far a great CD. Some songs stand out more than others, but after one day with this CD, you're hooked.

1. Knock Knock (8/10) - Nice song with a hot beat. You can't help but nod your head to the beat. Vocals are great. Rafael Saadiq helps on this track.

2. Ready Now (10/10) - The best song on the album. I believe it was a single though I never heard much about it. The beat is hot and different which makes me attracted to it. I love this song!

3. Ride (6/10) - Nice beat, nice lyrics, but it's missing something.

4. Love U Better (9/10) - A deep, sexual song. Truth is really X-Rated on much of her album. This song takes you into sexual extasy.

5. Catch 22 (5/10) - Alright song. Nothing special.

6. Phone Sex (8/10) - A very sexy song. The beat gets you all excited. Never heard a song about phone sex before.

7. Whatchu Sayin' (featuring Loon) (4/10) - Very weird. I don't like this song that much.

8. Lifetime (Interlude) - Just an interlude where she calls up some girl.

9. Lifetime (2/10) - Nothing special here. She gets a 2 for her vocals because she can sing!

10. Can't Be Mad (6/10) - Never really listen to it, but the beat is good and the vocals sound tight.

11. U (8/10) - Truth slows it down and stretches it out for this 7 minute song. Although it tends to repeat itself, it doesn't get old. It's nice.

If Truth had more promotion behind this album, it could have done better than it did.

Overall Grade: B-

5 out of 5 stars FOR ADULTS..................2005-01-23

THIS ALBUM IS FOR ADULT
IT'S SEDUCTIVE AND VERY
MEANT FOR MATURE PEOPLE
WHO HANDLE THESE SONGS
AND THE ALBUM IT SELF.
TRUTH SOUNDS GREAT AND THE
ALBUM IS GREAT.RAPHAEL
SAADIQ BROUGHT HER ALONG
WAY.MY HIGHLIGHTS ARE: 1,2,3
4,5,6,7 AND 9.THE REMAINING
SONGS ARE STANDARD LAID BACK JOINTS.
-IF YOU HANDLE THIS MATURE PIECE OF ART
I RECOMMAND YOU PICK IT UP
IT DOESNT DISAPPOINTS.
Carmen (Sung in English)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • English is an asset and a drawback
  • You Will Love Opera After Hearing Carmen In English
  • A wholly credible "Carmen" -- finally!
  • I love Carmen!
Carmen (Sung in English)
Bizet , Bardon , Gavin , Plazas , Magee , and Parry
Manufacturer: Chandos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00007JGRN
Release Date: 2003-03-11

Tracks:

  1. Prelude
  2. In The Plaza
  3. Just Look At That Delicious Morsel
  4. Here Come Our New Soldier Boys
  5. Jose! There Was A Girl Here Looking For You Just Now
  6. Off With You Old Soldier Boys
  7. Corporal! Sir!
  8. We Have Heard The Bell Summon Us To Meet Here
  9. Ah, Just Look!
  10. But Why Hasn't She Come, Our Carmencita?
  11. Love's A Bird Wild As Any Rebel
  12. Carmen! We Will Follow You High And Low!
  13. The Cheek Of It!
  14. Give Me News Of My Mother!
  15. Your Dear Mother And I Were Leaving Church This Morning
  16. I See My Mother's Face!
  17. Wait A Moment - I'm Going To Read The Letter
  18. Come And Help
  19. So, Corporal: Tell Me What Happened
  20. Well, Carmencita: What Do You Have To Say For Yourself?
  21. Where Are You Taking Me?
  22. There's An Old Bar In The City
  23. Careful - It's Lieutenant!
  24. Entr'acte
  25. From Far Away Mysterious Sounds
  26. Bravo, Bravo! More! Keep Dancing!
  27. Hurrah! Hurrah! The Torero!
  28. Who's That? It's Escamillo, The Bullfighter From Granada
  29. Hurrah! Hurrah! The Torero!
  30. You're Most Kind
  31. We'll Come With You, Senor Torero
  32. Toreador, Be Ready!
  33. At Last! We Got Rid Of Them As Quickly As We Could
  34. There's A Little Job That We're Starting!
  35. Being In Love Is Not A Reason

Tracks:

  1. To Bid You Welcome To Our Bar
  2. La La La La La La La La...
  3. Back To Camp!... Go At Once!
  4. That Flow'r You Threw To Me I Treasured
  5. No, It's Not Love At All!
  6. Hello! Carmen!
  7. Lieutenant Fair, It's True
  8. The Sky Above The Open Road
  9. Entr'acte
  10. Keep Going, Dear Old Friend, Kep Going!
  11. Right! Let's Stop For A While
  12. Shuffle! Cut Them!
  13. In Vain You Would Avoid The Bitter Things They're Saying
  14. You're Back!
  15. As For That Man, It Should Be Easy!
  16. Is This The Place?
  17. I Say That There's Nothing To Fear
  18. It's Him! I'm Sure It's Him Over There!
  19. Escamillo Is My Name, And I Come From Granada
  20. She Had A Lover Here
  21. Hola! Hola! Jose!
  22. You Should Take Care, Carmen
  23. Alas! Jose, Your Mother Is Ill
  24. Entr'acte
  25. A Few Cuartos! A Few Cuartos!
  26. Here They Come! Here They Come!
  27. If You Love Me, Carmen
  28. It's You! It's Me!
  29. Viva! Viva! What A Corrida!

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars English is an asset and a drawback.......2004-07-20

The best thing about this recording of Carmen is the libretto. Conductor David Parry penned this facile and dramatic English translation. He avoids the pitfalls of literal translation to achieve an idiomatic flow that matches the rhythm of the original lyrics. I use this as a reference libretto for any of the French Carmens.

Unfortunately, the performance suffers from being sung in English. The singers declaim their parts with such proper British diction that Carmen comes across as a school marm. The spoken dialog is delivered beat for deliberate beat and is dripping with reverb. It makes the plaza, tavern and mountain pass all sound like a sewer pipe.

This is a good first Carmen for someone trying to understand the work. The libretto itself is a good investment for further listening. For an enjoyable performance with an emphasis on character and action, I recommend Regina Resnik on the London Double Decker set.

5 out of 5 stars You Will Love Opera After Hearing Carmen In English.......2004-02-09

What a perfect introduction to opera. This newly released recording will surely get you hooked into opera. Carmen, a French opera by Georges Bizet, is the most recognizable and most popular in the opera world. It's famous melodies- the overture, the Habanera, The Toreador Song have all been featured in everything from cellular phone ring tones to Superbowl Commercial (last year's Superbowl with The "Opera In English" label has been making Italian operas into English for a number of years now. Also on the market are Verdi's La Traviata in English (with soprano Valerie Masterson as Violetta) Handel's Julius Caesar with Janet Baker and even Wagner's epic Ring Of The Nibeling sung in English. This is a terrific recording and I highly recommend it if you want to get into opera. Listen to this version first and then try the real, original French version Bizet had written. Patricia Bardon is sensational, sexy and dramatic as Carmen.

The real strength of this version is the dynamic drama. With the advantage of being sung in English, we get better insight on characters' emotions and motives, and we understand the drama a lot better. Carmen is all about great drama. Bizet drew the plot from the French writer Prosper Merimee's dark short story. Carmen is the ultimate femme fatale- a devil-may-care, sexy Gypsy living in Spain, seduces the conservatively raised soldier Don Jose, stealing him away from his fiancee, the passive Micaela, living a life of underground smuggling and rowdy taverns. "Habanera" and "The Gypsy Song and Dance" are very expressive of Carmen's extraordinarily liberal lifestyle. Don Jose, however, has fallen deeply in love- as he shows us in his song/aria "The Flower Song". But Carmen soon becomes tired of his constancy. Don Jose wants a committed, monogamous relationship with Carmen. But Carmen will not submit to love, since she is first and foremost a carnal creature. Eventually, she falls for the handsome Toreador Escamillo. Don Jose, consumed by jealousy, stabs Carmen at a bullfight after Carmen declares her love for Escamillo and rejects Don Jose's love. Don Jose's crazed, obscessive personality shines through in the English version as well. This tragedy has been done in English before so don't think this is the first time. Back in the 50's, there was a film, starring black actors "Carmen Jones" which was treated the same way as this opera- more like an English Broadway musical and with the dubbed singing voice of Marilyn Horne as Carmen. All in all, this recording is excellent.

5 out of 5 stars A wholly credible "Carmen" -- finally!.......2003-09-17

This recording really sells "Carmen" as a drama. Although I have two other recordings of this opera and have seen it performed several times, it never quite worked for me dramatically. But thanks to the fine performances, conducting, and translation here, I've become a "Carmen" convert. Producing a good English-language performance of a foreign opera, especially a warhorse like "Carmen," is much more difficult than it might appear. You need performers who not only can sing the parts (of course) but also can sing *English* and make it halfway intelligible and make it sound like English and make it dramatically convincing to English-speakers. The singers on this recording do an excellent job all around. Don't be put off if you don't recognize their names -- they are up to the task musically and (especially) in their acting. Admittedly, as with *all* English-language recordings, some passages are very hard to understand without reading along, but most of the time the words are clear and effective. I would recommend this recording to any opera beginner or opera lover, even those who normally turn up their noses at performances in translation.

4 out of 5 stars I love Carmen!.......2003-08-15

I do. I can think of no other opera with more melodic inventiveness, and few others with so sure a dramatic pulse. Carmen is popular and it thrills me to say that it is also a very good opera - not always true of popular things.

And what of this recording? Carmen sits well in English, so it is good to hear in translation, although some of the detais in the text jar. Escamillo refers to Jose as "my dear", which sounds rather peculiar, and the guide's line to Micaela: "it's not exactly inviting, is it?" sounds distinctly Middle England rather than Rural Spain. Some of the performers, not least Carmen herself, make the words work, although there are long tracts, especially with the chorus, where the language is distinctly indistinct.

The soloists are, by and large, strong. Patricia Bardon's deep, Handel-friendly voice adapts well to Carmen and she colours the music with phenomenal detail, sounding sexy and provocative from the start with an edge of pride and anger that emerges as the show goes on. She is out of her depth above the stave, though, and some extra top notes in the second act don't show her off to her best advantage. I have previously said that Julian Gavin is poorly served by recordings, though here he sounds much more even and gives a thrilling and musical performance (but his wooden spoken lines let him down). Mary Plazas is a lovely Micaela, rich-voiced and sincere (and word-perfect), but Garry Magee sounds miscast as Escamillo, lacking the ballast at the bottom of the voice to do justice to this tricky role.

The supporting cast is good (Mary Hegarty seems to do nothing but Frasquita these days!) but the really treasurable thing is the conducting. Stepping out of Italian Ottocento, David Parry turns his hand to this French Comedie with an appropriate lightness of touch. His pacing and handling of the set pieces is exemplary and the enrtractes go with a real swing.

A pleasure, then, for the Carmen naive or a novelty for the Carmen-acquainted. I nearly wrote Carmen-weary - but I don't think it's possible.
Now/People Get Ready
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • A Decent Album
  • Time
Now/People Get Ready
The Chambers Brothers
Manufacturer: Repertoire
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Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1999-02-17

Tracks:

  1. Introduction To
  2. High Heel Sneakers
  3. Baby Please Don't Go
  4. What'd I Say
  5. Long Tall Sally
  6. Bony Maronie
  7. It's Groovin' Time
  8. You Don't Have to Go
  9. C.C. Rider
  10. So Fine
  11. Yes, Yes, Yes
  12. Tore Up
  13. Reconsider Baby
  14. You've Got Me Running
  15. Family Story
  16. People Get Ready
  17. Money (That's What I Want)
  18. You Can Run (But You Can't Hide)
  19. Hooka Tooka
  20. Call Me
  21. Summertime
  22. Your Old Lady
  23. It's All over Now

Album Description

The hit '60s soul group's first two albums together on one CD, from 1965 & 1967 respectively. Both were originally released on the Vault label. A combined total of 23 tracks. 1999 release.

Album Details

Remastered Twofer of their 1965 Debut Release and 1966 Second Album.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars A Decent Album.......2000-01-29

If you are buying this CD for the song "Time Has Come Today" don't bother. That song is not on this album. You may want to look at the Chamber Brothers greatest hits, which is also available on Amazon. Still this cd does have some good tracks on it like "Money, and Long Tall Sally". Overall just a decent cd.

5 out of 5 stars Time.......1999-09-17

Time has come today, Young hearts go that way, Dont put it off another day This is the best cd If you like the chamber brothers, youll like this if you like that time song youll like this If i could pick one of my cd's to review about the chambers brothers, it would be this I think their time song is better than the no talent rolling stones and the one hit wonder band, Pink Floyd This band had sooooo many more hits than that P.F. garbage. GET IT!!!!
Mozart: Le Nozze Di Figaro - Highlights / Giulini, Prey, Schwarzkopf, et al
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    Mozart: Le Nozze Di Figaro - Highlights / Giulini, Prey, Schwarzkopf, et al
    Hermann Prey , Elisabeth Schwarzkopf , Giuseppe Taddei , Graziella Sciutti , Dutch Chamber Choir , Residentie-Orchestra , and Carlo Maria Giulini
    Manufacturer: Gala
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    Release Date: 2000-06-06

    Tracks:

    1. Act One, No.6 Aria: I No longer Know What I Am Or What I'm Doing - Stafania Malagu
    2. Act One, No.9 Aria: No More, You Amorous Butterfly - Giuseppe Taddei
    3. Act Two, No.10 Cavatina: O Love, Bring Some - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
    4. Act Two, No.11 Canzona: You Ladies - Stafania Malagu
    5. Act Two, No.12 Aria: Come...Kneel Down - Graziella Sciutti
    6. Act Two, No.15 Finale: Now Out You Come, You Imp Of Satan - Hermann Prey/Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
    7. Act Two, No.15 Finale: My Lord And Lady, The Musicians Are Outside - Giuseppe Taddei
    8. Act Two, No.15 Finale: Oh My Just And Noble Lord - Mimi Aarden/Frans Vroons/Joseph Rouleau/Hermann Prey/Graziella Sciutti/Elisabeth Schwarzkopf...
    9. Act Three, No.16 Duet: Cruel One, Why Have You Caused Me Thus To Languish? - Hermann Prey/Graziella Sciutti/Giuseppe Taddei
    10. Act Three, No.17 Recitative And Aria: We've Won Our Case!...Must I See A Serf Of Mine Made Happy - Hermann Prey
    11. Act Three, No.18 Sextet: Dearest Son, In This Embrace - Hermann Prey/Graziella Sciutti
    12. Act Three, No.19 Recitative And Aria: Susanna's Not Come!...Where Are Those Happy Moments - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
    13. Act Three, No.20 Duet: To The Zephyr...How Sweet The Breeze - Graziella Sciutti/Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
    14. Act Three, No.26 Recitative And Aria: Everything Is Ready...Just Open Your Eyes - Giuseppe Taddei
    15. Act Three, No.26 Recitative And Aria: At Last Comes The Moment...Come, Do Not Delay - Graziella Sciutti
    16. Act Three, No.26 Recitative And Aria: Ho There! Bring Your Swords - Hermann Prey/Giuseppe Taddei/Frans Vroons/Chris Taverne/Ge Smit/Joseph Rouleau/Graziella Sciutti...
    Evensong
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Marvelous music, marvelous music, mediocre recording.....
    Evensong

    Manufacturer: Koch Int'l Classics
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000001SI0
    Release Date: 1995-08-22

    Tracks:

    1. Introit - 'The Lord Is In His Holy Temple'
    2. Improvisation
    3. Preces - Rector And The Choir
    4. Psalm 133 - Ecce, quam bonum!
    5. Psalm 134 - Ecce nunc
    6. Isaiah 35 - First Lesson
    7. Hymn - We Sing Of God
    8. Magnificat - The Evening Service In A Minor
    9. John 17:13-23 - Second Lesson
    10. Nunc Dimittis - The Evening Service In A Minor
    11. The Apostles Creed
    12. Responses - Rector And The Choir
    13. Anthem - O God, My Heart Is Ready (Text From Psalm 108)
    14. Prayers
    15. Blessing
    16. Hymn - Abide With Me (Eventide)
    17. Anthem - Judge Eternal
    18. Anthem - Christ, Whose Glory
    19. Organ Voluntary - Magnificat (Organbook II)

    Amazon.com

    Next time you're in New York, treat yourself to an Evensong service at St. Thomas Church on Fifth Avenue. The next best thing is this recording, which gives you a satisfying taste of the church's atmosphere and choral excellence. It's got everything, from readings of lessons and choral psalm singing, to hymns with descants, organ solos, and anthems by Ned Rorem, Gerre Hancock, and Frederick Candlyn. --David Vernier

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Marvelous music, marvelous music, mediocre recording............2004-03-10

    Who said America doesn't have a fantastic boy-choir tradition?

    He should be slapped in the face....

    First of all, I've always admired Gerre Hancock for his bold music selections. He may be dismissed as a "modernist" by the more conservative choral conducters, but one who has an ear for good music will know what makes an outstanding musical performance. I'm very happy Hancock has decided again to perform something of Ned Rorem, wich suits the sound of the 5th Avenue choir very well. One would also want to mention Hancocks own musical compositions, like Judge Eternal, wich are marvelous work of art! His improvisation on the organ however is a little bit a of a disappointment (what you wouldn't expect of somebody who was a protegé of Jean Langlais for crying out loud). But he makes up for that in other CD's. The last piece on the CD, performed by Peter Stoltzfus (an outstanding young talent) is Rorem's Magnificat from organbook II, an organsolo wich absolutly MINDBLOWING!

    I would have almost rated this CD 4-stars because of the mediocre (but not bad) recording, but one should hold in mind that the recording opperandi for such a broad space as St.Thomas can be very demanding. Still, an overall must for music, choral and organlovers alike!
    Are You Ready Now
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      Are You Ready Now
      Thee Minks
      Manufacturer: Steel Cage
      ProductGroup: Music
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      ASIN: B0009Y26Y0
      Release Date: 2005-07-26

      Tracks:

      1. Outta Your Head
      2. 151 Girl
      3. Shut Up And Kiss Me
      4. (I Wanna) Do A Woogle
      5. Old Habits Die Heard
      6. Truly
      7. Girl On The Go
      8. First Time
      9. Savage Love Affair
      10. Teach That Boy A Lesson
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      12. Urban Guerrilla
      13. Motorin'
      14. Gorilla
      Secular Folk-songs from Dalecarlia
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        Secular Folk-songs from Dalecarlia

        Manufacturer: Bis
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        Release Date: 1994-09-22
        I'm Ready Now
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          I'm Ready Now
          Portia Young
          ProductGroup: Music
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          ASIN: B000FTAYXO
          Release Date: 2006-01-31

          Tracks:

          1. My Dedication Song
          2. I'm Ready NOw
          3. Nothing Can Separate Me
          4. Blessed Be The Lord
          5. When I Come Into Your Presence
          6. On My Mind
          7. Lord Of All
          8. Release The Pressure
          9. I Need You
          10. More Like You
          11. Now Faith
          12. Medley, Saving Grace/Gospel Groove/Amazing Grace

          Album Description

          Portia's debut CD project I'M READY NOW, harnesses the unique as well as the artistic sound of this aggressive tyro. Her own style of Inspirational/Gospel songs range from worship adoration and praise with a twist of salsa to a touch of hip-hop flava, and a sound of smooth jazz, all the way back down home with a mixed medley hymnal. Positively "a must have" for those who can appreciate the word of God through songs.
          Ready Now
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            Ready Now
            Truth Hurts
            Manufacturer: Jvc Victor
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            Contemporary R&BContemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
            R&BR&B | Imports | Stores | Music
            ASIN: B0002CHPO0
            Release Date: 2004-08-02

            Tracks:

            1. Knock Knock
            2. Ready Now
            3. Ride
            4. Love U Better
            5. Catch 22
            6. Phone Sex
            7. Whatchu Sayin'
            8. Lifetime (Interlude)
            9. Lifetime
            10. Can't Be Mad
            11. U

            Album Description

            Japanese pressing of 2004 album adds the bonus track 'Ready Now Part II'. Somewhere between the nasty-girlisms of Millie Jackson and the morality tales of Shirley Brown--and even the morality tales of Millie Jackson--rests Truth Hurts. After one album under the auspices of Dr. Dre, the singer returns with Raphael Saadiq's Pookie label.

            Album Details

            Japanese Release featuring a Bonus Track
            Hood Heffz
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              Hood Heffz

              Manufacturer: Hefna'z Produkshunn, LLC
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
              ASIN: B000CA3Q72
              Release Date: 2004-07-27

              Christian Music:

              1. Rhythm Nation 1814
              2. Right Now
              3. Shotgun & Soul [Import]
              4. Smooth Grooves: Sensual Christmas
              5. Someday at Christmas
              6. Special Fan Box [Import]
              7. Stand [Original recording remastered] [Import]
              8. Story [Import]
              9. Swept Away [Import]
              10. The Best of Me

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              Balada: Hangman, Hangman!; The Town of Greed

              Blues & Soul Years, Vol. 12 [Import]

              Today's Country Hits (Female) [Karaoke]

              Back to the Heavyweight [Limited Edition] [Import]

              Beyond a Dream

              Ao Vivo V.1 [Import] [Live]

              Age of Consent

              Bobo vs. Girlpope Live [Explicit Lyrics] [Live]

              Amy Beach: "Gaelic" Symphony; Piano Concerto

              Amazon Drumming To Journey By

              Best of Starship [Import]

              Boleros Al Estilo de Daniel Santos

              Lonely Just Like Me

              All the Roadrunning