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This debut album, basically a collection of early singles ("Eric B. Is President," "I Know You Got Soul," the title track), is the motherlode of late-'80s New York rap--assured, serious, and hugely influential. Rakim, a rapper's rapper, is the Chow Yun-Fat of hip-hop: cool as steel, absolutely calm, absolutely deadly. His verbal wit and rhythmic gift go hand-in-hand. He flows like a waterfall, playing around the beat, leaping from one ingenious phrase to another, letting the words do all the work. And Eric B.? He comes up with some straightforward but effective backing tracks (he favors James Brown grooves), scratches on a couple of block-rocking instrumentals, and makes room for the master to do his thing. --Douglas Wolk

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Average customer rating: More than just a "classic" A Pinnacle in Hip-Hop This one's for real. It's THAT "Paid in Full" (Rating: 10 out of 10) So This Is What People Were Bumping Back In Eighty-Six

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Tracks:

1. I Ain't No Joke
2. Eric B. Is on the Cut
3. My Melody - Eric B. & Rakim, Rakim
4. I Know You Got Soul
5. Move the Crowd
6. Paid in Full
7. As the Rhyme Goes On
8. Chinese Arithmetic
9. Eric B. Is President
10. Extended Beat
11. As the Rhyme Goes On [Radio Mix][*]
12. Paid in Full [Mini Madness- The Coldcut Remix][*]

Customer Reviews:

More than just a "classic".......2007-05-26

Paid in full is more than a classic. It was a masterpiece that is among the greatest records ever made in rap history. I'd say it was the perfect blend of catchy beats and rhymes that flowed like water. My favorite song of all time is My Melody especially when Rakim dropped "I'll take 7 mc's....." (u know the rest). I Ain't No Joke, Move The Crowd, I Know You Got Soul, and Paid in Full were also hot. This is one you gotta have in the collection cause it was one for the ages.

A Pinnacle in Hip-Hop.......2007-04-03

1987's Paid In Full instantly upon its release set the height of the brass ring that every contender needed to aim for (and usually missed by a yard) in order to make a definitive rap album. By today's standards, the beats may be a little old-school and the master-of-the-microphone lyrics a bit out of date but the musicianship, style, and class are not to be ignored. As I said about Follow The Leader, it's refreshing in this day and age to be able to listen to a phenomenal rap album without hearing about bitches and the like. A landmark in rap and music in general. I own the 2005 reissue which has 3 bonus remixes and stellar sound.

This one's for real........2007-02-12

Wow. I love this album. I am filing this one under Quality. This album is raw and experimental. The rhymes on here are ingenious and consistently creative. Paid in Full and I Know You Got Soul have to be two of my favorite songs ever. I don't want to be one of those old school whiners who complains how everything these days is crap and this is when it was done right, but upon listening to this I have to say that, wow, this is how it's done. And let me tell you, "the beat is fresh". Eric B. and Rakim were opening some innovative doors with this one. I have more to say but I got to get back to listening. Peace.

It's THAT "Paid in Full".......2007-01-06

I should't really have much to say about "Paid in Full" that hasn't been said by all the other reviewers. Along with Run-DMC's earliest albums, this is one of the records that would go on to revolutionize hip hop and the music industry at large. This allowed rap music to make the shift from single-driven rap albums to entire LPs, and from looping party music to intelligent, musical, and original products. And even though "Paid in Full" is one of the blueprints of hip hop music and sounds a little dated (this is from 20 years ago, after all!) it's amazing to hear how completely relevant it is. I can't even begin to think of how many times I've heard the bassline from the title track sampled. This is without a doubt the most sampled album in hip hop history, I think I've heard each of the ten tracks sampled at one time or another. But besides its influence, this album is still a joy to listen to. Rakim's monotone flow delivers punchlines up the wazoo and perfected the style of bragadacio rap. This album would earn him the title of one of the greatest rappers of all time, a title that he would hold for the rest of his life. Rakim's lyrics still sound ten times as fresh as 90% of today's rappers, and Eric B's bass and sample heavy grooves are still enough to make my head bob every time. James Brown was a favorite sampling subject, and he also introduced heavy horn instrumentation and vocal samples along with his hard drumbeats in many of the songs. Every song here is a classic and that's more than can be said of almost any other piece of music. "Paid in Full" is one of a select few rap albums that was completely revolutionary and is a must have for any hip hop collection.

The album begins with "I Ain't No Joke," a song where Rakim represents the duo and boasts of their talent as musicians, over a catchy saxophone-laced beat. The entertaining instrumental "Eric B Is on the Cut" follows, preceding the heavy and infamous "My Melody." The thumping drums and bass on this track are excellent, as are Rakim's legendary rap verses. "I Know You Got Soul" is upbeat and lyrically inventive. "Move the Crowd" is a product of excellent sampling of funky horn instrumentation and another great job by Rakim. The previously mentioned title cut is probably the most well-known instrumental on the album, having the phenomenal, oft-used bassline and fun lyrics. "As the Rhyme Goes On" follows, containing so many simple yet classic lines ("I'm the R, the A to the K-I-M / If I wasn't, then why would I say I am?"). "Chinese Arithmetic" is the most musically inventive, using an Asian instrumental along with the hard snare. The phenomenal "Eric B Is President" will forever be considered a masterpiece, and the closing instrumental "Extended Beat" is a nice touch.

"Paid in Full" is every bit the masterpiece that its legend would suggest, both musically and lyrically. It sounds like a cliche, but it is true that if it were not for "Paid in Full," hip hop would not sound quite the way it does today. I highly recommend that any fan of hip hop shell out ten bucks to own one of the most respected pieces of hip hop music ever. This is legendary for a reason, and is plain fun to listen to besides.

(Rating: 10 out of 10) So This Is What People Were Bumping Back In Eighty-Six.......2006-10-08

"My favourite rappers used to say 'check-check out My Melody'" -50 Cent from The Game's "Hate It Or Love It" (sorry for quoting him on this review).

Hearing rappers between 1993 and today, a lot of them quote Rakim or said that he was their influence. But after watching the "I Ain't No Joke" on BET one day, I immediately went and bought this album. Rakim's rhymes were a good distance ahead of their time. Listening to the long track "My Melody" would perfectly describe how his wordplay was. And what I like about this album is everything is so basic, no gimmics or anything compared to other albums I've heard. Another one of my favorites is the well known "Paid In Full" (I'd be here all day naming the artists that bit this song) as Rakim starts off the song "Thinking of a master plan/it ain't nothing but sweat inside my hand..."(and you know the rest...).

But Rakim isn't the only person who was involved in this classic. DJ Eric B. contibutes just as much as Rakim does. His cuts are outstanding. "Eric B. Is On The Cut" as well as the creative "Chineese Arithmetic" are dope as hell. Production is 80's flavor, so thats good. It might be odd for some people to think 10 tracks makes the album kind of short, but many albums from the 80's were about the same length.

This album is a classic to name. I'm pretty sure people were playing this album like crazy back in the day. Me and this album are roughly the same age, and having discover this here I see where many artists got their style from. If you're a new hip hop head, this is another one of those albums that belongs in your starter kit. Each album that this group made together is dope (I personally like "Follow The Leader" better than this one) and recommend that you check out all of them.

Lyrics: A+
Production: A+
Musical Vibes: A+
Overall: A+

Other Notable Tracks: All are good and are worth hearing.

Peace!

Average customer rating: Sweet, and syrupy; just the way it should be. Still N Luv Wit My $$$ Worthwhile weak ! The Only Good Album With Paul Wall

Get Ya Mind Correct Paul Wall & Chamillionaire , and Swishahouse Manufacturer: Paid in Full ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Controversy Sells Chick Magnet The Mix Tape Messiah The Sound of Revenge Man On Fire (Double CD) ASIN: B000068QV5 Release Date: 2002-06-25

Tracks:

1. My Money Gets Jealous
2. N Luv Wit My Money
3. Thinkin' Thoed
4. Skit
5. Falsifying
6. U Owe Me
7. Skit
8. The Other Day
9. Game Over
10. I Wanna Get
11. Balla Talk II
12. Go Grind
13. Skit
14. Luv N My Life
15. U Already Know
16. Play Dirty
17. Outro

Customer Reviews:

Sweet, and syrupy; just the way it should be........2006-10-12

Chamillionaire and Paul Wall are two of the few emcees I like in the mainstream scene. It's not because they have anything truly provocative to say, but simply because they present their rap with so much flair and style, that it's impossible to overlook them. Chamillionaire has gone a more lyrical route, while Paul Wall is continuing the subject matter that the Screwed Up Click made famous in the underground in the mid-nineties. On this release, it's easy to tell both men were brought up listening to Screw's music, much like the rest of the Houston scene, and they use the perfect mix of harmonizing flows about 'Lacs and grills, over trippy, and hypnotic beats.

While it's true that Paul nor Chamillionaire are profound lyricists, dropping GZA knowledge on this release, they are both damn good rappers, able to flip sweet punchlines galore. Clever metaphores abound throughout this album, while Chamillionaire sings the hooks in each song. I know Cham gets some flack for singing the hooks in his songs, and has even be labeled "50 Cent Jr." by some people because of it, but for the Chamillionaire detractors, face it; Chamillionaire has a slick voice, and is one of the few rappers who SHOULD handle his own hooks(the only other I can think of is Cee-Lo, and, well, he's made a career out of crooning now).


The Swishahouse crew handle production duties, and as one would expect, that's a good thing. It's hard to get an album sounding this authentic to the Houston sound Screw crafted over a decade ago, but 4 years ago, Swishahouse brought it; and they're still bringing the tight production today. These aren't songs to 'get crunk' to; these are songs to chill to. This is an ideal album to listen to whether you're taking a late night drive, or simply chilling out in your home with your headphones on. Calm, cool, and downright dope, the production on this album matches the charismatic duo perfectly.

If you're a fan of the H-Town sound, then this is perfect for you. Even if you're not, it's still incredibly difficult not to love this release. If you can find it, pick it up. Highly recommended.

Still N Luv Wit My $$$.......2006-02-12

I had just moved back to Houston from Seattle when this LP dropped and was in heavy radio-rotation around H-Town. Being away from the South for so long actually made me come back with a greater appreciation for Southern hip hop and the H-Town sound.

This probably isn't the album 4 you if you're looking for a Nas' "Illmatic," Jay-Z "Reasonable Doubt" or Wu-Tang "36 Chambers" type of album -- lyrical masterpieces.

That's not to hate on Paul and Cham b/c they got somethin' 2 say.

This is definitely an album you can ride 2 ... N Luv With My Money is still one of my favorites.

It's really too bad Paul and Cham fell out after this album though I'm not sure I'd even want them to try to top this LP if they got right again.

Fun, fun, fun hip hop album. Recommended for those who like to chill, have a good time and ride to some highly entertaining hiphop music.

Worthwhile.......2006-02-08

I enjoyed this CD quite a bit. The production is pretty good, while both rappers do show some nice lyricism throughout the CD. In my opinion does a better job than Paul Wall, but that's just me. Either way, this CD is worth buying.

weak !.......2006-01-05

anybody who likes chamillionare is trippin'. his flows are weak and his lyrics are weaker. come on "bullet proof vest on my chest so i won't get shot by cupid". is he still in kindergarten cause his flows sound like he's on a playground. paul wall is ok but he should stick to his day job makin' grillz. chamillionare needs to take his iced chain and melt it into a pacifier cause he's still an infant in da game.

The Only Good Album With Paul Wall.......2005-11-06

Ladies and Gentleman....... Koopa is the King..... This album I have owned for a number of years and is still my favorite Chamillionaire album ever... This is such a good album even Paul Wall was good... In case you dont already know this album unlike Controversy Sells was approved by Chamillion and Paul Wall... This is not a garbage thrown together album like Controversy Sells and if you have never heard a Chamillion album this should definetly be your first and if you have never heard a Paul Wall album then you should only buy this one cause all the others with exceptions for The Color Changin Click albums is Boo-Boo... I knew it 5 years ago I still know it today when the Sound Of Revenge drops the sky is the limit for the Color Changin Reptile... Dyke Jones Phoney

Average customer rating: Outstanding One of The Best They Got It Right The First TIme Sick, just plain sick best album ever

Get Ya Mind Correct Paul Wall & Chamillionaire , and Swishahouse Manufacturer: Paid in Full ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Get Ya Mind Correct Get Money, Stay True (Chopped & Screwed) City of Syrup 1st Round Draft Picks (Chop) Get Ya Mind Correct: The Remix Album ASIN: B00008V5ZV Release Date: 2003-03-11

Tracks:

1. Freestyle
2. Game Over
3. The other Day
4. Play Dirty
5. My Money Gets Jealous
6. Thinking Thoed
7. Freestyle
8. Falsifying
9. Go Grind
10. Luv N My Life
11. U Already Know
12. I Wanna Get
13. N Luv Wit My Money

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding.......2005-09-09

The chopped and skrewed version of Get Ya Mind Correct is incredible. The freestyles in the cd are really good too. I higly recommend this cd to anyone, especially anyone who likes songs chopped and skrewed

One of The Best.......2005-04-29

Cham is one of the best rappers to come out of texas. get ya mind correct and get this cd

They Got It Right The First TIme.......2004-10-28

Right here is the first ablum Chamillionaie and Pual Wall have made and I met these rappers when I lived in Texas and the under ground they came up from and to have their fisrt album in the source magazine that's Real. These Boys been on the grind and get and deffinatly shine on the album. You'll love the Screw version they cho chop it right Holla.

Sick, just plain sick.......2004-05-03

Paul Wall and Chamillionaire really killed it this time. This CD is sick, I love it. It has not come out of my CD player since I bought it, it's also sick to bump in your car. Sick baselines only made better by Michael "5000" Watts. Paul Wall IS the best white rapper. Plus, I gotta rep the TX

best album ever.......2003-09-18

This album is by far the best album ever released, especially the chopped and screwed version. The beats are tight and the flow is incredible. These guys rhyme about everything. Paul Wall is the best white rapper out there next to Eminem. This album along with all the other SwishaHouse CD"s are a must have for the ultimate rap fan collection.

Average customer rating: FIRE!!!!! The hottest new female artist yet..... Not your average Christian album, but it's a must-buy!

The Lita Mae Show Shei Atkins Manufacturer: Paid in Full ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Life in Stereo The Password: Access Granted Jamie Jones Love Jones PAJAM Presents 21:03 ASIN: B000AOEN7W Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

1. The Lita Mae Show
2. No One
3. I Got Shot
4. Lose My Cool
5. Sudden Change
6. That Aint Me
7. One Day
8. Call Me
9. Try Again Pt.3
10. Im Going Home
11. Your Love
12. Ladies 2 Da Fellas
13. He Can Fix It
14. Hes There
15. Quit Bumpin Rmx feat. Paul Wall

Album Description

Grammy nominated Houston songstress Shei Atkins returns with her 2nd CD and this time she matures her sound and offers insight into her personal life, thoughts and spirituality. This CD is filled with top notch production and song writing and features fellow H-town Homie Paul Wall on the rmx of "Quit Bumpin" as well as the writing talents of "Tabu" who co-wrote on Whitney Houston's last album. This album has received critical acclaim from PD's and DJ's alike. The album is again executive produced by Hit making producer / re-mixer Crazy C. and top rated Houston DJ, Tha Madd Hatter of 97.9 fm The Box. Be sure to cop this CD as it is sure to please her current fans and garner new ones.

Customer Reviews:

FIRE!!!!!.......2005-11-04

After listening to it non-stop since I got it last week, my verdict is this. It is clear that this sincere, gifted girl loves JESUS and is not ashamed of it. Yet, at the same time she comes CORRECT with a tight R&B style that could easily get played with all those hits on secular radio...And yes I appreciate the way she sings about RELATIONSHIPS (gasp!), because she is teaching these cats out here that you can sing beautiful songs about marriage and relationships and so forth and yet you don't have to get FREAKY to do it! ("If you want a freak boy that ain't me/If you want a one-night stand boy that ain't me" - now how many times do we get to hear that message on the radio??!!)
So, needless to say, I HIGHLY recommend this CD. First off, the vocals are beautiful - she has such a pretty tone which is a notch above most that you hear today, she is truly GIFTED vocally and I always appreciate being able to hear some pipes on an album. Also, the songs are real, talking about some of the things people are REALLY going through, ya heard? And the message is Christ - take a listen to No 2, 3 (I LOVE this one - creative), and the last ones ("He can fix it" - powerful!).
Now, the only complaint I have is some of the skits were a little predictable, if you don't like skits on CDs those might annoy you. But please, that does not by any means take away from the blessing that is wrapped up in these songs! Every single one of them is like, a hand-wrapped gift from God to so many in the hip-hop generation, showing how it's supposed to be DONE!

The hottest new female artist yet............2005-11-01

I loved the life in stereo cd but this cd takes it up a notch. I agree with everything the previous reviewer said. He summed it up quite well. On this Cd, she is living the Christ like lifestyle. It is more life situations than Jesus talk on every song. I can especially relate because I see so many gospel artists that have Jesus on every song but their life doesn't reflect what they sing. Shei holds on barres about her lifestyle and you can tell who she represents on everysong eventhough Jesus's name may not be mentioned. Whether she is telling you about how God spared her life, or how to reconsile your marriage
or how to difuse a bad situation or how to respect your self as a lady. Shei is doing pure ministry in its rawest form. Then she summs it all up after the last song with an invitation to accept Jesus. Mannn. That's Hot...... SHei keep doin' your thing girl, you are setting a new standard. Even if you just love good R&B this CD is a must have....

Not your average Christian album, but it's a must-buy!.......2005-10-28

On Shei Atkins' first CD "Life In Stereo," there were about certain songs that were good enough to keep rewinding over and over again, though overall it's a good album. This time around on "The Lita Mae Show," every track will have you rewinding. And this CD is different from other Christian album simply because the focal point of the album is moreso about relationships than it is talking about Jesus, which was the format of her last album.

By relationships I mean situations where your friends encourage you to reconcile their marriage("Call Me,") , leaving that other man or woman to go back to your spouse("I'm Going Home"), dropping that man that's clearly not trying to be about you("Sudden Change"), resisting to temptation to smack that woman who's going around town talking about your man("Lose My Cool"), and my favorite, not trusting the gossip when people say they saw your man/woman with someone else("Try Again Part 3").

She also gives shout-outs to all children who have big dreams("One Day") and the men who are working hard to support and love their women and families("Ladies to the Fellas"), which as a man I really appreciate. She tells the story about how God spared her life on "I Got Shot." But don't worry, she does have songs dedicated to Jesus. There's the upbeat "No One," and the slow tracks "He Can Fix It" and "He's There."

This CD is also different because it layed out like a talk show, hence the title. Think of a cleaner version of Jerry Springer done as a musical. For example, "Lose My Cool" starts off with some girl coming on stage who shamelessly talks about someone's man and taunts her, saying "Yeah I talked about your man, and what?!? What you gonna do about it?" and then it cuts to "Lose My Cool." So it's really a creative album, and the skits are too funny!

Overall it's a very well produced album, the tracks are hot, the skits are too funny, and there's definitely a godly message about relationships. But even if you're not into Christian music, this is a high quality CD that anyone can enjoy.

Average customer rating: Real Classics BANG SCREW YOU JUST GOT TO GET IT

The Classics: Chopped & Screwed by the Swishahouse Various Artists Manufacturer: Paid in Full ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: F Action 37.5 11-16-00 Screw Tape In the Deck F Action 37 The Most Known Unknown (Screwed and Chopped) ASIN: B00005B39E Release Date: 2001-07-17

Tracks:

1. 25 Lighters - DJ DMD, Fat Pat, Archie Lee, Lil' Keke, Slim Thug
2. Southern Style - Mista Madd
3. Southern Freestyle - Big Tiger, Lil' Ron
4. I'm Just a G - Botany Boyz
5. Superstar - Fat Pat
6. RSF - Ace Deuce
7. Can I Get a Lil' Luv - Big Mello, Fat Pat, Lil' Keke, Mista Madd
8. Northside - Money Black
9. Swangin' and Bangin' - E.S.G.

Tracks:

1. Down South - Slim Thug, Yungstar
2. Ball (Till Ya Fall) - Boss Hogg, , , Lil' Flip, Sabwarfare
3. H-Town Is Made of... - J-Dawg, Lil' Ron, Sabwarfare
4. Say What'cha Wanna Say - Heather Nicole Barrett
5. Luv Segment - Lil' Troy, Mista Madd
6. Give Me Sum Love - Big Mello, Fat Pat, Lil' Keke
7. Lil' Mo' Luv - Fat Pat, Lil' Keke, South Park Mexican
8. What Would You Do? - C-Note, C-Note, Will Lean
9. C-R-E-E-P
10. Puttin' It Down - Greg Curtis
11. Southernario - Koo Rod,
12. Decisions - Willie D, Geto Boys
13. Down 4 Whatever - G.T., Steve Nice
14. World Gone Crazy - Ronnie Spencer

Tracks:

1. Southside II - Eightball & MJG, Lil' Keke
2. Northside - J Dawg, Slim Thug
3. Down South - Mista Madd, Slim Thug, Yungstar
4. All About My Doe - E.S.G., Fat Pat, , Ronnie Spencer
5. Give It Up to the City - Klas' One, Slim Thug, Tayday
6. Ball - Boss Hog, E.S.G., Lil' Flip, Mista Luv, Mista Madd, Sabwarfare
7. Ya Heard - 20-2-Life, C-Loc, , Young Bleed
8. Freestyle - Sabwarfare, Paul Wall
9. Down South [Crazy C. Remix] - Mista Madd, Yungstar
10. Peep the Picture - Sabwarfare, Slim Thug
11. Hi Ways - Discuva, Sha-Caller
12. Body Rock - Big Steve, Fat Pat
13. Lil' Luv - Fat Pat, Lil' Keke, Mista Madd, South Park Mexican
14. Nasty Girl - Lifestyl
15. Diamonds All-N-Yo-Face - C-Note, C-Note, Deep Threat, Lil' Flip
16. Braids N' Fades - E.S.G., Slim Thug

Customer Reviews:

Real Classics.......2006-04-04

Unlike a lot of Screw compilations, which are usually nothing more than throwawy tracks... this collection collects a large majority of the H-Town tracks that defined the original Screw subculture. Mixed by the Swishahouse, back in the good old days whenRon C and Mike Watts chopped it up together.

If you are new to slowed music and want to hear what it is about without searching out the true underground, than this is a great start. The mixes are slow and sloppy - just like they used to be. Don't expect great quality - and be aware that sometimes the records will even skip. These are raw mixes - and most people who consider themselves Screw Heads would have it no other way.

Worth it for 'Braids and Fades' alone!

DAF

BANG SCREW.......2005-09-15

Go get u some purple drank n some indo n let it play overall a sicc cd if u r a screw fan this is a must have

YOU JUST GOT TO GET IT.......2004-08-04

I REALLY DO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS I HAVE EVER HEARD. I LOVE SCREWED AND CHOPPED UP MUSIC ANYWAY SO THIS IS NOTHING NEW FOR ME. YOU HAVE NEVER LISTENED TO A SONG SCREWED OF CHOPPED YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE MISSING.

Average customer rating: Tight Soundtrack, average mixtape Can you stop the roc???????? Dash signs Twista/M.O.P./Samantha Ronson/Victoria Beckham how terrible can you get Bangin ... cd

Paid in Full Various Artists Manufacturer: Roc-a-Fella ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: State Property State Property Presents The Chain Gang Vol. 2 The B.Coming Philadelphia Freeway In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 ASIN: B00006IK2Q Release Date: 2002-11-26

Tracks:

1. Paid in Full - Eric B. & Rakim
2. The Show - Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh
3. New Generation - The Classical Two
4. Gangster Sh*t - Mob Style
5. The Bridge Is Over - B.D.P.
6. I Got It Made - Special Ed
7. Fool's Paradise - Meli'sa Morgan
8. Before I Let Go - Maze feat. Frankie Beverly
9. In the Air Tonight - Phil Collins
10. Goodbye Love - Guy

Tracks:

1. Champions - Dame Dash, Kayne West, Beanie Sigel, Cam'ron, Young Chris & Twista
2. Roc Army - Jay-Z, Cam'ron, Freeway, Oschino & Sparks, Young Chris & Peedi Crakk
3. Bout It, Bout It (Part III) - The Diplomats feat. Master P
4. One for Peedi Crakk - Peedie Crack, Beanie Sigel, Freeway & Young Chris
5. 1, 2 Yall - Memphis Bleek feat. Jay-Z, Lil' Cease & Geda K
6. Don't You Know - Jay-Z
7. You Know What I Want - Rell feat. Cam'Ron
8. I'm Ready - The Diplomats feat. Cam'Ron, Jimmy Jones & Juelz Santana
9. Ghost - Rick Vocals
10. Home of Philly - Beanie Sigel & Young Chris
11. Alright - Allen Anthony
12. City - M.O.P. & Lil' Red
13. I Am Dame Dash - Dame Dash, Cam'ron & Jimmy Jones
14. Fantasy Real - Frankie feat. Freeway
15. On & Poppin' - Oschino & Sparks
16. Brooklyn Girl - M.A.J.

Customer Reviews:

Tight Soundtrack, average mixtape.......2006-11-05

Like many reviewers said already, the soundtrack is better then the mixtape. All in all you get 26 songs, 16 new ones and 10 older ones. Fot disc 1, the soundtrack, you get some real nice old school hip-hop songs, the only problem is the world's most annoying (not famous) DJ Brucie B yelling over every song. Of these 10 songs, 1 is a classic, 1 I skip, 2 are ok, the rest are good. For the 16 song mixtape, you get 7 good songs, 3 I skip, and the other 6 are ok. Production on here isn't as good as I expected from the line of producers on here. Kanye West, Zukhan, KLC, Megahertz, Shim & E Bass, Liz & PLX, Heatmakerz, Pro & Boggs, Black Key, DJ Kick Ass, MAJ all do 1 song, King James does 2, and Just Blaze does 3.

SOUNDTRACK
#1 - 10 (Classic by Rakim -- great beat)
#2 - 7.5 (Slick Rick & Doug E Fresh)
#3 - 8.5 (Classical 2) -- nice beat)
#4 - 8 (Pretty Tone, Gangster Lou, Mob Style, AZ)
#5 - 8.5 (KRS-One)
#6 - 9 (Special Ed -- tight beat)
#7 - 3 (Melissa Morgan)
#8 - 8 (Frankie Beverly & Maze)
#9 - 9.5 (Phil Collins -- great song)
#10 - 7 (Guy)

MIXTAPE
#1 - 7.5 (Kanye west, beanie sigel, camron, young chris, twista)
#2 - 8.5 (Jay-Z, Cam'ron, freeway, oschino, sparks, peedi crakk, young chris)
#3 - 9 (Cam'ron, Jim Jones, Master P -- great beat to sample from P)
#4 - 9 (Peedi crakk, beanie sigel, freeway, young chris -- nice beat)
#5 - 9 (Memphis Bleek, Lil Ceae, Geda K, Jay-Z - -also on Bleek's "MADE")
#6 - 8.5 (Jay-Z)
#7 - 6 (rell f/ Camron -- R&B Song)
#8 - 7 (Camron, Juelzs Santana, Jim Jones)
#9 - 6 (Rick Vocals -- R&B Song)
#10 - 7.5 (beanie sigel & Young chris)
#11 - 5 (allen Anthony -- R&B Song)
#12 - 9 (M.O.P. f/ lil red -- nice beat)
#13 - 6.5 (Cam'ron & Jim JOnes)
#14 - 4 (Franke f/ Freeway -- R&B Song)
#15 - 8 (Oschino & Sparks)
#16 - 1 (MAJ -- R&B Song)

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Can you stop the roc????????.......2005-05-20

well before i go on i dont actually own this album BUT ive listened to sampels (courtsy of amazon) and what ive heard sounds quite impressive.
The R.O.C: I am a HUGH fan of the roc kanye west, memphis bleek (even though his album M.A.D.E was a weak attempted ive heard 543 is ment to be a great comeback), beanie sigel,young gunz and of course jay-z. poeple like to critisise the roc but i wouldnt be to sure, the roc is slowly taking over (even though of reports its a "death of a dynasty"). The roc have so much potential with knock out artists that havent relised an album yet! (rell & n.o.r.e-ed). The main reason i think this album is so brilliant is Kanye West. He is slowly takeing over the rap game (G.O.O.D music signing Common is a fantastic idea, i hear BE is a hip/hop classic) and he will continue to shine with his new album "Late Registration". The R.O.C is faultless though with "mistake" artists like: Peddi Peddi A.K.A Peddi Crakk, Foxy Brown (a newlly signed person to the R.O.C), State Propety's awful attempts to be gangstar, Jewelz Santanas and of cource DJ Clue who goes for quantity over quality! Anyway now to the album:
Why not 5 Stars??? because of the following reasons:
1. That alful track with Master P (He uses the term "Master" loosly and who "No Limit" records made Snoop Dogg look desperate for a record deal!)
2. The awful comentry by DJ Clue or whoever it is! Why does he wreck classic Hip/Hop (Paid In Full-Eric.B and Ramkin)!!!!!!
Another reason wrong with the R.O.C (as much as i love them!) is sometimes they try a little to hard even though Hova's at a point were he can do just about anything at the moment. Songs like Champions which is a great song streachs the limits a little bit (BUT GREAT PRODUCTION BY KANYE WEST!).
In conclusion i would pick this album up if your a fan of the R.O.C (i will hope to get this album if i get the money and theres not to many more things i wan Law and Order SVU anyone???). Hope you enjoy the review and take into acount what i have said and STOP HATTING THE R.O.C!

Dash signs Twista/M.O.P./Samantha Ronson/Victoria Beckham.......2003-10-23

all i gotta say iz keep ur ears clean cuz tha roc iz in da buildin!

how terrible can you get.......2003-02-26

ok i cant believe i wasted money on this cd...twista's flow and kanye's production are the only bright spots on the whole cd...twista's one verse lights up everybody else like a ...christmas tree..i thought that the ROC was steadily takin over the game but after hearing this im having second thoughts half these cats lyrics arent worthy of getting their name on a post-it let alone a contract and M.O.P. made a big mistake signin with the ROC,their style is on the other side of the spectrum compared to what Rocafella is known for.Im glad Twista's contract is just a appearance deal and not a full album contract,I'd hate to see someone with so much overlooked talent be ruined before he gets his chance

Bangin ... cd.......2002-12-27

Yo how could anyone hate the roc. IF u dont got this jawn, go out and cop that. Twista and M.O.P newest heads to the squad. I cant wait till another one comes out. ONe

Average customer rating: masterpiece!

The Southwest Connection CWB Manufacturer: Paid in Full Ent ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: New South Crackavelli The Mixtape, Vol. 1 Natural Mak Million ASIN: B000FBFTGY Release Date: 2006-05-09

Tracks:

1. Undisputed
2. All Around The World
3. Take Me As I Am
4. Just Like You
5. Hustlin'
6. Sleepless
7. Physical
8. Right About Now
9. Wolves In Sheep's Clothing
10. Player Like Me
11. By The Bar
12. Dopeboy
13. Up In This Thang
14. Still Got It
15. 1 Night Stand
16. Still
17. Story Of Me
18. Hold On

Customer Reviews:

masterpiece!.......2006-06-09

tight lyrics and tight beats with a southern and bay feel all wrapped into one.definetly get this when you see it.you will not be dissapointed.

Average customer rating: Bow Down to the Greatest HipHop Album of alltime......... Unbeatable duo!!! 30 years from now! back in the day... take notes fake mc's

Paid In Full: The Platinum Edition Eric B. & Rakim Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Follow the Leader Don't Sweat the Technique Hard to Earn Step in the Arena Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em ASIN: B00000DC4O Release Date: 1998-10-27

Tracks:

1. I Ain't No Joke
2. Eric B. Is On The Cut
3. My Melody
4. I Know You Got Soul
5. Move The Crowd
6. Paid In Full
7. As The Rhyme Goes On
8. Chinese Arithmetic
9. Eric B. Is President
10. Extended Beat

Tracks:

1. Paid in Full (Seven Minutes Of Music-The Coldcut Remix)
2. I Know You Got Soul (The Richie Rich Mega-Mix)
3. Move The Crowd (The Wild Bunch Remix)
4. Paid In Full (Derek B.'s Urban Respray)
5. As The Rhyme Goes On (Pumpin' The Turbo-Chad Jay in Effect)
6. Move The Crowd (Beatmix By The Democratic 3 Featuring DJ Slack)
7. I Know You Got Soul (Acappella)
8. I Know You Got Soul (Dub)
9. Eric B. Is President (Dub)
10. My Melody (Dub)

Amazon.com

Hip-hop has always been a puzzle, and the two-CD "platinum edition" of 1987's classic Paid in Full reestablishes one of the genre's key pieces in proper context by combining the original 10-song tour de force with a companion collection of important remixes. From Eric B.'s Technics terrorism and sampling symphonies to Rakim's soulful, street-smart flow, Paid in Full is landmark science, a Ph.D. effort building on the early theories of New York City legends like the Sugarhill Gang and Grandmaster Flash. By featuring 10 remixes--including Coldcut's "Seven Minutes of Madness" treatment of the title track and the Wild Bunch's "Move the Crowd"--The Platinum Edition also highlights the duo's influence on DJ and club culture beyond the B-boy set. --Mark Woodlief

Customer Reviews:

Bow Down to the Greatest HipHop Album of alltime................2007-05-09

This is one and only truly classic album by Eric B and Rakim that stands the test of time. Impeccable rhyming at its finest. Rakim's delivery was just unbelievable back in 86. No one had rapped like that up to that point. The music by Run DMC, LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys was loud and rock influenced. Eric B's deep (Dennis Edwards) baseline on the song Paid in Full was a changing of guard. Ra's slowed down flow was next level. Fav's are the entire album. Nuff Said.

Unbeatable duo!!!.......2000-08-19

Back in the days, I was a DJ/MC/Beat Boxer/Popper and I remember it as the most fun time of my life. I was in awe by Rakim's lyrics and couldn't figure out how he had so much creativity to dream up his lyrics, and on top of that, put it into a hardcore yet funky rhyme. I soon boasted Rakim as one of the few, if any, that could hang with Grandmaster Melle Mel during his prime. I shadowed Eric B. because I used to focus on his weak scratching techniques, but soon learned the whole orchestrated composition was his doing. After getting into local Hip-Hop production, I respected his talents by TRYING to "bite his style." It was to no avail. Although I could duplicate the beats and cuts, it definetly didn't have the same soul. Together, Eric B. & Rakim are an "unbeatable duo" and one of the later pioneers of Hip-Hop. This CD is a must have!!! - - WIZDOM (formerly Lenny V.)

30 years from now!.......2000-07-03

30 years from now when most of the early rap fans are old men and women only a few rap artist of the day will be remembered. Dispite all the big money men efforts to promote commercial artist they all will be forgotten. Among those most remembered will be Eric B and Rakim. Commentators will discusss how this group never recieved the attention from the established media that it gave to lesser rappers who were backed by those that wanted artist they could control. It has been nearly 17 years since I first saw Eric B and Rakim in one of their first videos and first thought that the two looked like "hardrocks" that were jokes. How wrong I was and the rap scene. Eric B and Rakim earned the right to wear the stone face of seriousness. "They ain't no joke."

back in the day..........2000-06-22

how many rap/alt songs nowadays STILL sample these tracks? you know it...this was probably the best rap cd of all time...listen to the trash no limit, and the rest of those bozos continuously try to shove down your throat...chuckle, then listen to Paid in Full...like Rakim, I say 'peace'

take notes fake mc's.......2000-06-04

eric b and rakim was the ultimate dj,mc combination of old school hip hop.and it shows with this album.you will enjoy this cd if you are new to true hip hop.you will enjoy it even more if you are an old school hip hop fan like me.its a must for true hip hoppers.with songs like "paid in full","eric b is on the cut","my melody",and one of the best hip hop songs ever,"eric b is president".its a double cd.the first one has the original songs and the second cd is pretty much the same songs but they are the remixes.never before heard songs that you will enjoy.these guys without a doubt led the way in the early hip hop years.this cd is very enjoyable and worth every penny....

Average customer rating: Bow Down to the Greatest HipHop Album of alltime......... "No tricks in '86, it's time to build"! The greatest lyricist of all time? You make the call Beautiful Classic

Paid in Full Eric B. & Rakim Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Let's Get It On [Deluxe Edition] Rastaman Vibration [Deluxe Edition w/ Bonus Tracks] I Want You [2 CD DELUXE EDITION] Burnin' Exodus ASIN: B0000D9PRT Release Date: 2003-10-28

Tracks:

1. I Ain't No Joke
2. Eric B. Is On The Cut
3. My Melody
4. I Know You Got Soul
5. Move The Crowd
6. Paid In Full
7. As The Rhyme Goes On
8. Chinese Arithmetic
9. Eric B. Is President
10. Extended Beat

Tracks:

1. Paid In Full (Seven Minutes Of Madness - The Cold Cut Remix)
2. I Know You Got Soul (The Richie Rich Megamix)
3. Move The Crowd (The Wild Bunch Remix)
4. Paid In Full (Derek B's Urban Respray)
5. As The Rhyme Goes On (Pumpin' The Turbo - Chad Jay In Effect)
6. Move The Crowd (Beatmix By The Democratic 3)
7. My Melody (Original Mix)
8. I Know You Got Soul (A Cappella)
9. I Know You Got Soul (Dub)
10. Eric B. Is President (Dub)
11. My Melody (Dub)

Customer Reviews:

Bow Down to the Greatest HipHop Album of alltime................2007-05-09

This is one and only truly classic album by Eric B and Rakim that stands the test of time. Impeccable rhyming at its finest. Rakim's delivery was just unbelievable back in 86. No one had rapped like that up to that point. The music by Run DMC, LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys was loud and rock influenced. Eric B's deep (Dennis Edwards) baseline on the song Paid in Full was a changing of guard. Ra's slowed down flow was next level. Fav's are the entire album. Nuff Said.

"No tricks in '86, it's time to build"!.......2005-08-17

This here is the definitive, ultimate editon of Eric B & Rakim's masterpiece debut album. Loaded with remixes, re-mastered for superior sound quality and an enhanced video for viewing on your PC. this is "CLASSIC" material all true Hip-Hop fans must own!

The greatest lyricist of all time? You make the call.......2005-06-03

When I ask myself questions like - Who's the best emcee on the planet? Who's flow is completely state-of-the-art? Which emcee has the most mic presence? Who's flow is so potent, that it makes your jaw drop in awe? Well, only two names come to mind, and those are KRS-One and Rakim. These two guys are arguably the most influential rappers in the golden age, influencing countless acts to following. Rakim's flow is absolute butter. His rhymes are so alluring, and addictive, that he will keep ALL of your attention on him. If you're looking for a first time purchase by this devastatingly affecting duo, look no further, "Paid In Full" reaches the vertex of their career (and arguably every rap album that came out in 1987). Rakim isn't all this duo has to offer. The just-as-influential DJ/producer, Eric B. possesses more skill on the turntables than any album that came out in 1987 (check out "Chinese Arithmetic"), and still sounds pretty fresh by today's standards (amazingly). That influence is very apparent on the second disc of this fantastic collection. All the remixes are tight as can be. And although Eric B. didn't remix all the tracks, his influence is felt by the number of musicians that did do the mixing.

It's almost impossible to describe how brilliant Rakim rhymes. I'm better off just quoting some of his flows (although that doesn't do much justice for him either, but I'll try). Here's some from "I Ain't No Joke" - "Write a rhyme in graffiti in / Every show you see me in / Deep concentration cuz I'm no comedian". Here's another, "But whatever you do, don't miss one / There'll be another rough rhyme after this one / Before you know it, you're following and fiending / Waiting for the punch-line, to get the meaning". Here's one from my favorite track, "My Melody" - "The rhyme is rugged, at the same time sharp / I can swing off anything, even a string of a harp". Here's one from their most well known "Paid In Full" - "Thinkin' of a master plan / Cuz it ain't nothin' but sweat inside my hand / So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent / So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint / So I start my mission, leave my residence / Thinkin', how could I get some dead presidents?". Here's one from "I Know You Got Soul" - "I start to think, and then I sink / Into the paper like I was ink / When I'm writing, I'm trapped in between the lines / I escape when I finish the rhyme". OK, one more from "Eric B. Is President" - "I came in the door, I said it before / I never let the mic magnetize me no more / But it's biting me, fighting me, inviting me to rhyme / I can't hold it back, I'm looking for the line / Taking off my coat, clearing my throat / My rhyme will be kickin' it until I hit my very last note". I can go on and on and on quoting my favorite lyrics and rhymes from Rakim, but I think I would hit the maximum word usage.

I'm not sure how much more I can tell you. Besides the fact that this is probably my favorite old-school rap album (and by far my favorite from 1987). I just wish I would've discovered it before last year. If you end up buying it, you will think the same. I personally guarantee it.

Beautiful.......2004-02-03

After the third verse on "My Melody" I was in tears.

Self explanitory

Classic.......2004-01-29

It's Paid In Full with more songs and remixes...a hip hop masterpiece, get it.

Average customer rating: EIHT DOES IT AGAIN GEEASH What the game is missing... street-oriented gangsta rap from the Compton legend! Maybe Im Biased!! 11 th solo is another pretty good one from Eiht MC Eiht Is Authentic Compton...Geah!!!!

Affiliated MC Eiht Manufacturer: Paid in Full Ent ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Sound Effects | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Keep It Gangsta Music to Gang Bang Compton's OG Representin' Death Threatz ASIN: B000EQH2T2 Release Date: 2006-04-04

Tracks:

1. Cpt Mf'z
2. Which Way Iz Up
3. Say Nuthin'
4. What The Fuc U Want Me To Do
5. Tha Ghetto
6. Gsta Melody
7. Just Lean
8. Cpt'z Bac
9. Where U Frum
10. Gangsta Minded
11. Respect It
12. N My Neighborhood
13. Pipe Down
14. Smoke Dis

Customer Reviews:

EIHT DOES IT AGAIN GEEASH.......2006-11-14

LOVE THIS CD EIHT BRINGS THE HEAT ONCE AGAIN STILL REPPING THE STREETS YOU LOVE HEARING TALES OF DRUG DEALING, DEALING WITH HOODRATS AND JUST LIVING LOW GET THIS EIHT DELIVERS i DIG ALL HIS CD'S AND BEEN A FAN SINCE IT'S A COMPTON THANG.

What the game is missing... street-oriented gangsta rap from the Compton legend!.......2006-10-11

I don't have to go back and tell you about MC Eiht's history. Up untill 1996 all this guy released were classics. After that, he released an awful album (Last Man Standing - even Eiht admited that he wasn't feeling this record), and after that a few good ones. But many were left with the feeling that right after the untouchable "Death Threatz", Eiht went into some other direction (only musically of course) - using beats that didn't really fit his lyrics and style overall. However, Eiht was one of the only rappers from the West, that stayed streed and never ever got caught up in all this stupid Rolex watches / Bentley cars/ chinchila coats, etc. etc, nonsense. He always remained true to the streets of Compton and to the strugle of everyday people. After leaving Mack 10's Hoo Bangin' Records, Eiht started releasing some deccent albums independently. And with his 2005 release (Veterans Day) he showed he could still drop classic albums! I didn't think Eiht would be able to make a better album than Veteran's Day but he surprised me. Big time! Yes. I think that "Affiliated" is almost on the same level as Death Threatz... It seems like Eiht decided that "f*** the industry, I'll go with my own sound, the one I always used untill 1997!". And he did that. The production is flawless, and it seems like a combination of his style on "We Come Strapped" and "Death Threatz", combined with a touch of the older CMW days. The old beats are back! The laid back beats, with that old-school R&B/soul feel to them... The low bass-lines, the piano keyboards... The classic Eiht sound is back. And it's so different than anything going on on the West Coast (or everywhere else actually). Producers are Chill, Raw Steele, DJ Subflo, Prodeje, DJ Silk and MC Eiht himself (in an interview, Eiht said that Battlecat worked on the album too, but I didn't see him in the credits)... So, that's it about the beats. Old Eiht fans will love them. And in terms of rapping, MC Eiht never changed, guys. It's the same West Coast Gangsta sh**. Eiht raps about the usual subjects (representing Compton, street life, hustlin, money hongry women..) and he does it the best, because he was one of those who invented and developed gangsta rap in the late 80's, and 90's... Some songs are hard and agressive but most of the songs have a laid-back feel to them. His long-time partners Chill and Boom Bam are all over the album (which is a good thing, since their verses are cool), but the other guest featured are pretty weak (it doesn't hurt the album too much, though)... I think that 4 of the songs on this album definitely belong to the MC Eiht's Greatest Hits album - songs 1 (CPT MF'z), 2 (Which Way is Up), 3 (Say Nuthin') and 6 (Gangsta Melody)... The other 10 ones are either great or just plain good and solid. The only 2 songs I am not feeling are 10 (Gangsta Minded) and 14 (Smoke Dis), but they do not take off the album's quality that much, just prevent it from being a classic...
Dear West Coast fans, MC Eiht showed us once again that you can get better with age. With over 15 albums under his belt (and counting), MC Eiht (who is 39 years old by the way) shows us that you don't have to get wack or soft with age (unlike so many rappers these days... don't make me mention names, there's not enough space for that), and you can still release great albums.

Eiht just gives his fans what they want and what they love about him... He doesn't wear any diamond chains, does not drive expensive cars. Like Eiht said on the interview "[Brothers] ain't feeling this [stuff]". This album is for those who want to hear music from the streets and about the streets. MC Eiht ain't goin' nowhere. Geah! The album is named "Affiliated" and everyone knows that Eiht is a Crip, but unlike many of those fake-wanna-be rappers (you know who they are) he doesn't rap about it too much or shout "crip" all over the album. I think that by "Affiliated" Eiht meant he is affiliated to the streets, and to the ghetto... You gotta admire that from an artist who has sold millions of albums worldwide...
4.5 stars for "Affiliated".

Maybe Im Biased!!.......2006-05-18

My fault Cuz, I totaly forgot you had this one Coming out.

Now that got it, I Can take out "rythm and gangta". Well ofCourse, if you don't bang or live in Cali., you won't understand a word he is saying...but if you do, then this is the CD to ride, and mash-out to. UGBCs stand up!!!CUZ

11 th solo is another pretty good one from Eiht.......2006-04-22

18 years in the game and part of 19 CD's you know the Man is a true Blue vet from the CPT. This is the 15th album I have that he is affiliated with (11 solo's and 4 group albums), and of those it falls in the bottom half but still worthy of 4 stars, so it's not bad he just has alot of real grat/classic albums. A year and a half since his last solo the west side of Compton vet drops again. With 14 songs, 8 are good, 1 or 2 I skip, and 4 or 5 are ok. Guests are on all but 4 songs. Production is decent but not as good as he usually has. DJ Slip, Raw Steele, Prodeje of SCC, Tha Chill and DJ SubFlo do the production. A nice album for his fans but far from his best work.

#1 - 9 (f/ 2 D-A -- tight beat)
#2 - 7
#3 - 8.5 (f/ tha chill)
#4 - 6.5 (f/ tha chill & Bam)
#5 - 6 (f/ tha chill)
#6 - 7.5
#7 - 5
#8 - 8 (f/ tha chill)
#9 - 8 (f/ G-Luv)
#10 - 7.5 (f/ Jaz & tha Chill)
#11 - 9 (CMW Reunion -- f/ Tha Chill & Boom Bam -- tight beat)
#12 - 8.5 (nice beat)
#13 - 8 (f/ tha chill & boki -- dirty song)
#14 - 8 (f/ Jayo Felony & tha Chill)

Aaron Tyler -- b. around 1971 -- Compton, CA
GEAH!!!

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MC Eiht Is Authentic Compton...Geah!!!!.......2006-04-05

MC Eiht's "Affiliated" is the Compton rapper's nineteenth album release. His first enhanced disc, this special product contains 14 album tracks, exclusive interview footage and a new music video starring MC Eiht, performing the song "Say Nothin.'"
Among the album's authentic Compton born and bred tracks is the radio single, "CPT'z Bac (159 Remix Featuring CMW," produced by Raw Steel. Throughout "Affiliated," MC Eiht comes back strapped with his trademark style on new songs like "Where U Frum (Featuring Gangsta Luv of the Road Dawgs)." "Just Lean" is a laid back track by Chill and DJ Subflo, a drum and bass producer, who is also a well-known rave DJ. "Gangsta Minded (Featuring Jaz and Chill)" introduces Jaz, a female rapper.
This is authentic Compton. Keepin' it gangsta since 1988, MC Eiht has been releasing genuine issue Compton tracks. Accordingly, he has solidly earned the respect of his fans and peers in the industry. With his solo recordings, his work with Comptons Most Wanted and his stealthy collaborations, this highly prolific artist has now released 19 albums, and this number does not even include the greatest hits, compilation albums or feature film soundtrack albums that have also resulted. "Affiliated" stays true to his serious alliance with the streets of Compton, and beyond.
On the date of this album's release, Allhiphop.com dubbed MC Eiht as "an unstoppable gangsta," and listening to this album explains why.
MC Eiht's music is the soundtrack of the streets, and of the Hub City, Compton, California---a feat that is envied by many other artists, despite their heavy padding from corporate bankrolling that has helped spawn a growing number of fake, wanna-be imitators.
"Affiliated" is true blue. MC Eiht is real Compton.
Geah!!

Dance Music:

1. Pass It On
2. Planet Fillmoe [Explicit Lyrics]
3. Polemic Beat Poetry
4. Poly Sci [Explicit Lyrics]
5. Poly Sci [Explicit Lyrics]
6. Pre-Meditated Drama [Explicit Lyrics]
7. Rap: 10 Years of Gold
8. Shock of the Hour [Explicit Lyrics]
9. So Addictive [Limited Edition] [Import]
10. Str8 Off Tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton 1 [Explicit Lyrics]

Dance Music

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Ridin' With Panama Red [Live]

Dutilleux: Metaboles; Timbres, Espace, Mouvement

Feels Like Home

70s & 80s Country, Vol. 8 [Karaoke]

Eighty One

Love Me Tender

Don Juan [Import]

Field of Crows

Escape from Tomorrow Today [Import]

Gilbert & Sullivan - Operettas / Pro Arte Orchestra · Sir Malcolm Sargent [Box set]

Generation Terrorists

From Beyond [Live]

Homenaje a los Tigres del Norte

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