Best of Grandmaster Flash & Sugarhill Gang [Import]

Product Description
Definitive Greatest Hits of Sugar Hill Records and their Most Important Arrtist, Grandmaster Flash. Includes the Top Ten Hit Singles "Rapper's Delight", "The Message", "White Lines' and "Step Off". Includes a Bonus Disc Mixed by Prime Cuts from the Scratch Perverts, the Former Dmc World Mixing Champion.

Best of Grandmaster Flash & Sugarhill Gang,Various Artists,Sanctuary,Rap

Average customer rating: GRANDMASTER FLASH & FURIOUS FIVE Sure-fire Collector's Item The Beginning of an Era Grandmaster cuts faster The Quintessential 'Best Of' Collection

Message From Beat Street: Best Of Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music 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 Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Best Of SugarHill Gang: Rapper's Delight Run-D.M.C. - Greatest Hits Jam on This!: The Best of Newcleus Whodini - Greatest Hits The Best of Kurtis Blow ASIN: B00000338D Release Date: 1994-04-19

Tracks:

1. Step Off Megamix - Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five
2. Freedom - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5
3. The Birthday Party - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
4. Showdown - The Furious Five Meets The Sugarhill Gang
5. It's Nasty (Genius Of Love) - Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five
6. The Message - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
7. Scorpio - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
8. Message II (Survival) - Melle Mel & Duke Bootee
9. New York New York - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
10. White Lines (Don't Don't Do It) - Grandmaster & Melle Mel
11. Beat Street - Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five

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Is there a rap fan out there who didn't like "The Message"? It took rap in an entirely new direction: while others were content to ride the "Double Dutch Bus" down to the disco, the Furious Five spoke out about social decay. The chorus of "The Message" ("Don't push me, 'cause I'm close to the edge / I'm trying not to lose my head / Sometimes it makes me wonder how I keep from going under") describes the effect of Reaganomics in ways that Dan Rather never could. Of course, Grandmaster Flash and company weren't against partying. In fact, they cut some of the best party tracks in the genre's history ("Freedom," "The Birthday Party"), along with some battle raps ("Step Off," "Showdown") to complete the package. Copyright restrictions probably kept the beat-edit classic "The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel" off the track listing. Still, one glaring omission isn't reason enough not to pick this up. --Todd Inoue

Customer Reviews:

GRANDMASTER FLASH & FURIOUS FIVE.......2007-05-17

AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR RAP OLD SCHOOLER'S. DELIVERY TIMEFRAME IS OUTSTANDING.

Sure-fire Collector's Item.......2007-03-12

I can't imagine a rap fan out there who would argue that Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five were not one of the best of all-time. Recognized as one of the pioneers of rap, particularly for turning rap into mainstream music, Grandmaster Flash should be respected for his work and ability to work with multitude of talents. "The Message" has to be regarded as one of the most popular rap songs of all time, and possibly in any type of music. That hit has been re-made, mixed, and sampled so much that even youngsters that were born after the hit was recorded will recognize the sounds. "Step Off" was also a hit during the break-dance era of the '80's, and many fans found that song more enjoyable than given credit for. Speaking of enjoyable hits, who didn't enjoy "Beat Street" (from the movie Beat Street) back in those days? It has to be regarded as one of the most fun rap songs to memorize, and "New York, New York" is another one that many enjoy rapping themselves. "White Lines" is a hit that many initially had no idea what the meaning of the song was supposed to be, but many figured it out after a while, once drug usage in urban areas of the country became heavily exposed to the mainstream audiences. Original lyrics, street-cred, hip beats/sounds, and strong social messages... Nothing seems to be missing in this compilation. If you like old school, make sure you add this one!

The Beginning of an Era .......2006-07-18

If you consider yourself a hip-hip fan (espically if you listen to most of todays garbage pop fake hip-hop, this is a must that you have this in your collection. Grandmaster Flash was one of the pioneers of hip-hop and even though this collection of songs was taken from the early 80's, it still holds up with its rawness. Its a shame that hip-hop has reached what it is today and the just arent enough hip-hop artist that do it just for the love of the music. Its a cruel world today in the music bizz, as most of the hip-hop artist of today are creations of some billion dollar record company and signs them to be the next MTV music hit. If you want raw, no nonsense hip-hop from the early days before artist cared about being #1 on TRL, this is a great place to start. ENJOY

Grandmaster cuts faster.......2005-11-01

Extraordinary music. Listen to what DJ GM Flash puts together: the grooves are so carefully fashioned and leap out at you time and again. In particular I've never heard a funkier slap bass sound - ever.

And let's talk MCs. Why don't rappers these days attack the mike anymore like these guys did? Are they afraid it's not cool to be energetic? Well no wonder no one dances to rap music anymore. But when you listen to this - the grooves and the punchy vocals - you will definitely move your body.

Only problem is: when you get hold of any other Hip Hop after this you'll be disappointed that the DJs don't cut as fast and clean as this Grandmaster.

The Quintessential 'Best Of' Collection.......2005-06-14

Like many of you, I've only heard "The Message" prior to purchasing this incredible 'best of' collection. As you probably know, Grandmaster Flash and company were recording the most popular rap songs in the early 80s. Most of these songs are stunningly wild and fun party jams. But in 1982, they released "The Message", which is considered to be the first rap song to be pushed from a novelty party jam, to a chilling prophecy, featuring effective social commentary. Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five built a rock solid bridge for Run-D.M.C. to step in, and push their "Message" even further, which eventually brought the hardcore edge to hip-hop. Whether you know it or now, their presence is still felt to this day, since hip-hop hasn't made that drastic of a leap since Run-D.M.C. (that's quite debatable). It also helped that the production was flawlessly perfect. It featured dub, electro, and R&B that was sure to hook nearly every listener of urban radio.

So if you're in the same boat as me, you're probably asking yourself, "Are their any other good songs from Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five?". Well, the answer is yes. This is probably the best single disc best of collection you'll find from these guys. These are long infectious party jams. Many of which include the artillery of a large emcee battle, such as the epic Furious Five / Sugarhill Gang collaboration of "Showdown". A song I didn't think I'd like given the title, "The Birthday Party", actually turned out to be one of my favorites. Although, "It's Nasty (Genius of Love)" would have to be one of the most under-appreciated rap songs of all time. It's got one of the most clever attacks on the compilation, and will surely please any and all hip-hop lovers. They do tackle a bit more social commentary on tracks like "New York New York" and "White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)". The latter features hard hitting lyrics about the dangers of drug use, and probably the most effective lyrics in it's time, given the subject matter. The only knock I have on the album is the first track, "Step Off Megamix". It's merely a "megamix" of their most popular songs thrown into one track (recorded in 1994). It would have been nicer if they would have thrown in a old-school jam up front, or at least put this track at the end, since the original versions shine much brighter throughout the remainder of the album.

Overall, if you're into old-school rap, this is a great listen. It's chalk-full of groundbreaking historical material. If you're at all interested in the evolution of rap, from the pre-Run-D.M.C. days, then you owe it to yourself to check this out. One could only be happier about the completeness of this collection.

Average customer rating: "One of the best SugarHill compilations to date!"

Best of Grandmaster Flash & Sugarhill Gang Various Artists Manufacturer: Sanctuary ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0006LCPV0 Release Date: 2005-02-07

Tracks:

1. White Lines (Don't Do It)
2. Rapper's Delight
3. Message
4. Break Dance: Electric Boogie
5. Step Off (Part 1)
6. We Got The Funk
7. That's The Joint
8. Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel
9. 8th Wonder
10. Pump Me Up
11. Message Ii (Survival)
12. Apache
13. Rapping & Rocking The House
14. Monster Jam
15. Beat Street Breakdown
16. Exclusive Sugarhill Mix By Prime Cuts From The Scratch Perverts

Album Details

Definitive Greatest Hits of Sugar Hill Records and their Most Important Arrtist, Grandmaster Flash. Includes the Top Ten Hit Singles "Rapper's Delight", "The Message", "White Lines' and "Step Off". Includes a Bonus Disc Mixed by Prime Cuts from the Scratch Perverts, the Former Dmc World Mixing Champion.

Customer Reviews:

"One of the best SugarHill compilations to date!".......2005-08-28

I picked up this CD in the U.K. while I was there this summer, and I have to admit that it's one of the best SugarHill compilations I've heard thus far. Of course, it has all of the SugarHill All-Stars classics, but what makes this CD special, is that it brings a bonus disc of the best of Sugar Hill "mixed"! All the classics on 2 CD's one mixed, one unmixed. And the sound quality is incredible! who can ask for more? A "sho'nuff, sure-shot, b"!

Average customer rating: Not the Eighties It's a doozy!!!!

The Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash...More Of The Best Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five , and Melle Mel Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music 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 Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Message From Beat Street: Best Of ASIN: B0000033TM Release Date: 1996-07-16

Tracks:

1. The Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel
2. Flash To The Beat (Part 1)
3. Jesse
4. Internationally Known
5. We Don't Work For Free
6. Sign Of The Times
7. Pump Me Up
8. Girls Love The Way He Spins
9. World War III
10. Vice (From Miami Vice)
11. Style (Peter Gunn Theme) (Extended Remixed Version)
12. U Know What Time It Is (Extended Scratch Version)

Customer Reviews:

Not the Eighties.......2000-01-08

My husband bought this one for me by accident. I've been going on and on about how my original tape of Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five was stolen when I was in high school and I've yet to find the album with the original "The MEssage" and "White Lines." I think he bought me this so I'd stop singing to myself, "Don't push me cuz I'm close to the edge," wherever we go. Although this didn't have the two songs I wanted (I later ordered the regular "Greatest Hits" album from Amazon.com), it didn't bring back any memories. In fact, I've never heard any of these songs. I don't mind the CD but it's taking some getting used to.

It's a doozy!!!!.......1999-02-21

This cd is so great!!! I would buy it again, except I already have. I encourage young people of all ages and races to buy this "neato" compact disk and play it in your stereo system....(but play it quiet 'cause it has bad language, you know, explicit lyrics???) My favorite part is when Grandmaster goes, "da na na na na na na na...GI Joe was swimmin on the water...bluuuuppp...and then a big brown shark came!!!!!!! bluuuuppppp. Limp Bizkit rules!!!!!

Average customer rating: These are Short Edits of Message and Rapper's Delight

The Message: The Best of Grandmaster Flash & the Sugarhill Gang Grandmaster Flash Manufacturer: BMG UK & Ireland ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006JTC8 Release Date: 2002-10-29

Tracks:

1. Message - Grandmaster Flash
2. White Lines (Don't Do It) - Grandmaster Flash
3. Step Off - Grandmaster Flash
4. Pump Me Up - Grandmaster Flash
5. It's Nasty (Genius of Love) - Grandmaster Flash
6. Jesse - Grandmaster Flash
7. Message 2 (Survival) - Grandmaster Flash
8. Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel - Grandmaster Flash
9. Rapper's Delight - The Sugarhill Gang
10. Eight Wonder - The Sugarhill Gang
11. Hot Hot Summer Day - The Sugarhill Gang
12. Showdown - The Sugarhill Gang
13. Apache - The Sugarhill Gang

Album Description

13 crucial cuts from the birth of Hip Hop available at low price. Including the 3 top 10 Grandmaster Flash hits plus arguably the most important record in hip hop and DJ History 'The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on The Wheels Of Steel.' Although The Sugarhill Gang never achieved the worldwide fame of their label mates, they did have the first proper Rap hit with 'Rappers Delight' (included here). BMG. 2002.

Album Details

13 Crucial Jams from These Two Pioneering Rap Groups, Including Grandmaster Flash's "The Message", "White Lines", "it's Nasty" and the Ever Important "The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel", as Well as Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight" and "Apache".

Customer Reviews:

These are Short Edits of Message and Rapper's Delight.......2003-10-17

This is the third album I've got now with a 3:xx minute version of Rapper's Delight, where I'm looking for the original 15:xx minute version. Same for The Message -- a shortened version, not the original. Booooo.

Average customer rating:

Message: The Best of Grandmaster Flash , and Sugarhill Gang Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006LHXH Release Date: 2002-10-29

Average customer rating:

Best of Grandmaster Flash Manufacturer: Sanctuary ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002SG3RE

Album Details

The Best from Sugarhill Records' Legendary Pioneering Rap Stable Including the Hits "White Lines", "Rapper's Delight", "The Message", "we Got the Funk" and Many More. Includes a Bonus CD Mix by Scratch Pervert's Prime Cuts.

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