Old School Rap

1. Rapper's Delight

2. Brass Monkey

3. Message

4. Gotta Rock

5. White Lines

6. It's Like That

7. Friends

8. Show

9. It's Nasty

10. Roof Is on Fire

11. Breaks

12. Roxanne, Roxanne

Old School Rap,Old School Players,D.M. Records,Hip-Hop,Old School Rap,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues

Average customer rating: listen to this classic....and party! Always a classic The Beginning of the Beastie Boys' Dynasty The Joke Is... A near-excellent album

Licensed to Ill Beastie Boys Manufacturer: Def Jam ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | 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 General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Rap & Hip-Hop General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Rap & Hip-Hop General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | 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 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rap & Hip-Hop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Paul's Boutique Ill Communication Check Your Head Hello Nasty Run-D.M.C. - Greatest Hits ASIN: B0000024JN Release Date: 1995-03-28

Tracks:

1. Rhymin & Stealin
2. The New Style
3. She's Crafty
4. Posse In Effect
5. Slow Ride
6. Girls
7. Fight For Your Right
8. No Sleep Till Brooklyn
9. Paul Revere
10. Hold It Now, Hit It
11. Brass Monkey
12. Slow And Low
13. Time To Get Ill

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The joke of Licensed to Ill's cover--that the Beasties could crash their jet into the side of a mountain and keep on tickin'--serves as a good metaphor for a career that even some of their 1986 admirers thought might be over after the one-time-only shock of this full-length debut. That thousands of funk-junkie wannabes have since failed at re-creating its groove, breaking-the-law vibe, and ear-splitting mix of rock and rap is an even better joke. And funniest of all is the record itself, which packs dexterous boasts, aural puns, and lots and lots of yelling into a disc that can still be listened to with as much pleasure as it gave in '86. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

listen to this classic....and party!.......2007-07-29

listen to licensed to ill and...party! there are lots of party classics on this album.(you've gotta)fight for your right (to party),brass monkey,no sleep 'til brooklyn,girls,hlod it now hit it,she's crafty,and time to get ill still sound good and funny today. so check out this album,party,and laugh. ed wilson

Always a classic.......2007-06-09

I finally had to replace my old copy of this. I love it! Beastie Boys' classic album mixes their "new style" lyrics (one-liners as I like to think of them) with all the classic party/dance tracks: No Sleep 'til Brooklyn, Fight for Your Right to Party, and Brass Monkey, not to mention "GIRLS". What fun it is, they obviously had so much fun with this album.

The Beginning of the Beastie Boys' Dynasty.......2007-06-05

License to Ill--

Formerly a punk-rock outfit called the Young & the Useless, New Yorkers Mike D, MCA and King Ad-Rock hooked up with Def Jam founder Rick Rubin in the mid-1980's to create a hip-hop masterpiece. Released in the fall of 1986, License to Ill took both the hip-hop world and mainstream pop culture by storm. Though this was their debut LP, the three MC's traded verses like veterans. Hip-hop rhythm tracks were combined with guitar licks for one of the first rap/rock fusion efforts, sowing seeds for the sub-genre's late 90's resurgence in the likes of Limp Bizkit and Rage Against the Machine.

Lyrically, the Beasties are basically college-age party animals throughout the album, telling wild stories about getting kicked out of White Castle, get-togethers stocked with Budweiser, and related tales of cheerful, hedonistic mayhem. In interviews, band members admitted to having a Schoolly-D fixation at the time, and so there are also some casual gun references here and there. "Slow and Low" covers an unreleased Run-DMC song, with the unforgettable line "White Castle fries only come in one size.." "Rhymin' & Stealin'" is pre-gangster rap pirate fantasy, where the Boys vow to send sucker MC's "to Davy Jones' locker.." "No Sleep `til Brooklyn" has a great guitar contribution by Slayer's Kerry King, as the Boys vow to keep the party going "eight days a week.."; the now-legendary "Paul Revere" is a cowboy fantasy (co-written with Run DMC) where the Beasties play desperadoes on the frontier, set to a reverse-drum track rhythm: "MCA was with it, and he's my ace, so I grab the piano player and I punched him in the face; piano player's out, the music stopped; his boy had beef, and he got dropped.."

The album's signature song was the top-10 pop smash "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right". The rocker is almost out of place amidst all the straightforward hip-hop, but it's just as well that it was the album's closer. The Beasties expanded the cultural diversity of rap as well as expanding its cultural acceptance worldwide.

As of 2007, the LP's 20th anniversary has already passed; a deluxe re-release is in order; it should include any unreleased songs (such as the early "Rock Hard" EP; also, bootleg releases have included rare songs like "Scenario", "I'm Down" and an alternate take of "Fight for Your Right"), as well as a DVD version of the now-rare VHS home video compilation.

The Joke Is..........2007-05-08

In response to Rickey Wright's editorial review (this guy's an editor and didn't see this?)...

The joke, Mr. Wright, is not them crashing their jet into the side of a mountain and surviving, but rather what the image turns into when you unfold the album cover and hold it length-wise with the tail-end up. It's the image of a 'joint' being mashed out (like a cigarette in an ashtray). So I think the genius behind it works, making the obvious - unobvious.

Also, the call letters on the rear of the plane (3MTA3) actually spell 'EAT ME' when viewed in reverse - which is what is usually done when you're smokin' a fatty and 'Jake' is on ya.

As for the album itself - CLASSIC! True Beastie Boy gold!

A near-excellent album.......2007-03-09

Who didn't listen to the Beastie Boys back in the '80's? Their crossover appeal to rap and rock fans made the group one of the biggest hits during that era. The album was indicative of their unique style of rap, along with their penchant for including heavy rock sounds/backgrounds into their music. Although some thought that this album was a bit commercialized, it didn't keep it from becoming one of the most popular releases during that time. "Brass Monkey" is a memorable track that almost every Beastie fan can sing along to, and "Fight For Your Right" almost became an anthem for party-crazed teens in the '80's. "Time To Get Ill" was one of my favorite songs on this album, since it displayed skilled Dj'ing and catchy backdrop beats. Lyrics were also easy to memorize, which always helps when you feel like rappin' along with the track being played in your car. "Hold It Now, Hit It" is still one of the most sampled tracks in today's rap songs, and its catchy beat and rhythm allows for regular play in many listener's stereos. "She's Crafty" and "The New Style" were less-known hits, but still allows for fans to enjoy, as beats and sounds are similar to other hits... but, just different enough to keep the album from being boring. With their unique style and memorable lyrics, who wouldn't want to buy this album for the right price?

Average customer rating: It's what you want on the road. Ear-splitting goodness i don't own this... When Rap Was Cool great introduction to beastie boys

Solid Gold Hits Beastie Boys Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Licensed to Ill Run-D.M.C. - Greatest Hits Greatest Hitz Check Your Head Ill Communication ASIN: B000BGR0SS Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

1. So What'cha Want
2. Brass Monkey
3. Ch-Check It Out
4. No Sleep 'till Brooklyn
5. Hey Ladies
6. Pass The Mic
7. An Open Letter To NYC
8. Root Down
9. Shake Your Rump
10. Intergalactic
11. Sure Shot
12. Body Movin' (Fatboy Slim Remix)
13. Triple Trouble
14. Sabotage
15. Fight For Your Right

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In celebration of Beastie Boys' 24th anniversary, Capitol Records has decided to pay tribute to Michael "Mike D" Diamond, Adam "Adrock" Horovitz and Adam "MCA" Yauch-- known collectively as Beastie Boys, with the release of Solid Gold Hits. (No, the group is not breaking up.) The infomercial-worthy 15-track compendium distills the NYC trio's storied career into an ADD-friendly digest format: Covering the Boys' first platinum-mining expeditions with "No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn" and "Fight For Your Right" through west coast detours "Shake Your Rump," "So What'cha Want" and "Sabotage," up to last year's return to #1 with the million-plus-selling To The 5 Boroughs' "Ch-Check It Out," "An Open Letter To NYC" and "Triple Trouble" -and all points between.

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Customer Reviews:

It's what you want on the road........2007-05-31

It's Capitol puttin' out the s*%t like Endless Summer for the California Kids bustin' their own in the early 60s. Well, This is decent for a Saturday or even Sunday drive. I think anything off of Paul's Boutique on a compilation makes you want to just ditch this shti and listen to that whole album.. but I think I just found out the same siht happens when you listen to like Pet Sounds or Rubber Soul or like you know what I mean .. the Beatsies are mackin'.......

Ear-splitting goodness.......2007-03-25

Every time you play this album, an angel gets its wings.

Okay, maybe not that. But your neighbors will probably tell you to turn it down. Hey, just tell them you've got a right to party.

i don't own this..........2006-11-08

..and what's the point? All of these songs (minus a few) are on the anthology, along with countless others. The Beastie Boys didn't put this out, their record label did. It's just way for corporate to make money. If you consider yourself a real Beastie Boys fan, that is you're interested in all the other music they made that wasn't put on radio, then don't buy this. If you occasionally heard them on the radio and Fight For Your Right is your favorite song, then go ahead. The Beastie Boys are much more than just their greatest hits. To fully appreciate them, you have to listen to an album all the way through.

When Rap Was Cool.......2006-08-21

If you're a Beastie Boys Fanatic, you will love this. It's got the best of the best. Who can't listen to "Hey Ladies" and "Intergalactic" over and over again? A great compilation for a road trip or your next retro party.

great introduction to beastie boys.......2006-03-03

if you are new to the beastie boys (like me) this is a great first album to get. it has all their best song and no filler. heres a song by song breakdown.
1. So What'cha Want - 4/5 - Great intro song, but not the best.
2. Brass Monkey - 5/5 - Amazing song, the best song from their debut album.
3. Ch-Check it Out - 5/5 - Best song on the album, although MCA's voice sounds shot compared to some of the earlier songs. Also, I think the Just Blaze Remix is better if you can find that.
4. No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn - 3/5 - not one of my favorites, but its still pretty good.
5. Hey Ladies - 5/5 - Great song, really shows off the genious of Paul's Boutique.
6. Pass The Mic - 3/5 - The worst song on the album, although it's ok.
7. An Open Letter to NYC - 4/5 - Great tribute to NYC, but like with Ch-Check it Out, MCA's voice isn't as good as in the older songs.
8. Root Down - 4/5 - Great song.
9. Shake Your Rump - 4/5 - Another one from Paul's Boutique, although not as good as Hey Ladies.
10. Intergalactic - 5/5 - The first Beastie Boys song I ever heard, back when it came out in 98, great song.
11. Sure Shot - 4/5 - Great song, the only rap song I've ever heard that successfully incorporates a flute.
12. Body Movin' (Fatboy Slim Remix) - 5/5 - Takes the original, which was an ok song, and turns it into something sublime.
13. Triple Trouble - 4/5 - Great song, but it has the same beat as Rapper's Delight by Sugarhill Gang.
14. Sabotage - 4/5 - Great song, more metal than rap.
15. Fight for your Right - 5/5 - How can you not love this song?

Average customer rating: Great Buy Old School Jams, Vol. 3 If You're Not Concerned With Quality.................. The Word Is Out back to the old school

Old School Jams, Vol. 3 Various Artists Manufacturer: Spg Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Disco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Old School Jams, Vol. 4 Old School Jams, Vol. 5 Old School, Vol. 1 Old School Jams, Vol. 6 Old School Nation ASIN: B00005Q4AN Release Date: 2002-05-17

Tracks:

1. Word Up (12' Vocal Version) - Cameo
2. Super Freak(Disoc Mix) - Rick James
3. Let It Whip(Original Mix) - Dazz Band
4. The Roof Is On Fire(CLub DJ Mix) - Rock Master Scott And The Dynamic Three
5. Freak-A-Zoid(Full Length Album Version) - Midnight Star
6. Hip Hop, Be Bop (Don't Stop)(Original Mix) - Man Parrish
7. In My House(12' Version) - Mary Jane Girls
8. You Dropped A Bomb On Me(Original Mix) - Gap Band
9. Ladies Night(12' Remix) - Kool & The Gang
10. A Night To Remember(Original mix) - Shalamar
11. The Word Is Out(West Mix Extended Version) - Jermaine Stewart
12. Hangin' On A String(Extended Dance Mix) - Loose Ends

Tracks:

1. Celebration(Original Version) - Kool & The Gang
2. Rumors(Long Version) - Timex Social Club
3. Candy Girl(Original 12' Vocal Version) - New Edition
4. Rapture(Long Version) - Blondie
5. Last Night A DJ Saved My Life(Original 12' Mix) - Indeep
6. Ain't Nothing Gon' On But The Rent(Original mix) - Gwen Guthrie
7. Rock Steady(12' Extended VErsion) - The Whispers
8. You're The One For Me(Francios Kevorkian & Hubert Eaves lll Remix) - 'D' Train
9. Heartbeat(Larry Levan's CLub Version) - Taana Gardner
10. Jam On It(Original Mix) - Newcleus
11. Play At Your Own Risk(Original Mix) - Planet Patrol
12. The Show (Original 12 Inch Vocal Mix) - Doug E. Fresh And The Get Fresh Crew

Album Description

2 CDs featuring original extended mixes by New Edition, Cameo, Doug E. Fresh, Gap Band, Kool & The Gang, Blondie, Jermaine Sweet, The Whispers Rick James and more. 24 tracks. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Great Buy.......2007-04-26

I agree with Mr. Pac Dan about some of the songs not being 12 inches, but still is a great buy, especially as a constant enjoyment reminder of the real essence of music and just havin' a phenomenally great/quality time whenever you heard these songs.

Old School Jams, Vol. 3.......2006-12-21

It has taken me years to finally find a disk with the "Original" version of "The Show" with Doug E. Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew. For those in the know, the part where Slick Rick says "Me-Shell, Ma-Bell...." was strangely edited out in every other version of the song that I've ever come across on Compact Disc. A special "Thank You" to whomever found the "Original" 12-inch version!

The rest of the disk isn't bad, either. But, for me, it's strictly "The Show!" Four stars!!

If You're Not Concerned With Quality.........................2006-09-13

Then you will enjoy this CD otherwise it's a waste of money, mostly Vinyl records transferred to CD and poorly done at that. You can clearly hear vinyl noise and pops/crackles. There should be a law that CD's transfered from vinyl records should state so on the package. I wasted my money.
"D-"

The Word Is Out.......2006-07-17

I bought this CD for one song - "The Word Is Out" by Jermaine Stewart. I can't even tell you what is on the rest of the CD. I received it in a hurry, though, and I appreciate that. Thanks much, Angelia

back to the old school.......2005-09-23

this is a nice collection of old school songs theres not one song I cant listen to.
I would recommened it for everybody who used to go clubbing back in the 80s..

Average customer rating: Old School Review You have got to be kidding classic jams Old School Jam - JAMS! WHAT!!!

Old School Jams, Vol. 4 Various Artists Manufacturer: Spg Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Disco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Old School Jams, Vol. 3 Old School Jams, Vol. 5 Old School Jams, Vol. 6 Old School, Vol. 1 Old School, Vol. 5 ASIN: B00008X2SZ Release Date: 2003-05-13

Tracks:

1. White Lines (Don't Do It) [Original 12" Version] - Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel & the Furious 5
2. Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll [Original Version] - Vaughan Mason
3. Love Come Down [12" Version] - Evelyn "Champagne" King
4. Dazz [Original 12" Version] - Brick
5. Lets Groove [Album Version] - Earth, Wind & Fire
6. Jump to It [Original Extended Version] - Aretha Franklin
7. Wet My Whistle [Original 12" Version] - Midnight Star
8. Get Down Saturday Night [Special Extended Version] - Oliver Cheatham
9. Hey DJ [Original 12" Mix] - World Famous Supreme Team
10. Freaks Come Out at Night [Original Version] - WHODINI
11. Bottle [Original Mix] - Gil Scott-Heron
12. Rock Creek Park [Original Mix] - The Blackbyrds
13. Between the Sheets [Album Version] - The Isley Brothers

Tracks:

1. More Bounce to the Ounce [LP Version] - Zapp
2. Set It Off [Extended Vocal Mix] - Strafe
3. I.O.U. [Extended 12" Version]
4. Let the Music Play [Extended Classic Mix] - Shannon
5. Funkin' for Jamaica [Original 12" Mix] - Tom Browne
6. Double Dutch Bus [Original 12" Mix] - Frankie Smith
7. For the Love of Money [Original Album Version] - The O'Jays
8. Keep On [12" Remix] - D Train
9. Before I Let Go [Original Version] - Frankie Beverly, Maze
10. It's a Love Thing [12" Extended Mix] - The Whispers
11. Somebody Else's Guy [Original Version] - Jocelyn Brown
12. We Got the Funk [Original Version] - Positive Force
13. Sexual Healing [Alternate Vocal Mix] - Marvin Gaye

Album Description

Canadian compilation features 26 old school jams from the likes of Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel, Evelyn Champagne King, Earth Wind & Fire, Aretha Franklin, Midnight Star, Whodini, Gill Scott Heron, & many more. SPG Music. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Old School Review.......2007-01-17

This CD and the music chosen for it has brought back many memories of those fun times. The beat, rhythm and vocals are great. I just feel like dancing every time I play this CD.

You have got to be kidding.......2006-09-23

I get so tired of seeing the same songs put on Old school CD's. All they know is Maze "Before I let go" and the Isley Brother's "Between the Sheet", these artist have other hit songs that are worthy of Old School type CD's. If I see "More Bounce to the Ounce" on another CD, I am going to scream.

classic jams.......2006-08-22

This is a great CD. Highly recommend it to those who danced in the 80's.

Old School Jam - JAMS!.......2006-01-15

Great collection...brings back great memories. Highly recommended.

WHAT!!!.......2005-12-03

This was FAN TAS TIC, it brings back memories of house parties, jamming til the early morn'. My friends and family all want to borrow the CD's, I suggested they buy their own because it is an investment they won't regret. Loving and listening to it 24/7.

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

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 CDs $7 - $10 | Rap & Hip-Hop General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Rap & Hip-Hop General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | 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 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rap & Hip-Hop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Follow the Leader Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em Strictly Business Don't Sweat the Technique It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back ASIN: B0008KLVVO Release Date: 2005-04-26

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: Huge Historical Significance; the Music is Good Hip Hop at it's best. Great Not "Old School" But Rather "Before School Had a Name" Classic

The Best Of SugarHill Gang: Rapper's Delight The Sugarhill Gang Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | 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 Innovators | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Message From Beat Street: Best Of Run-D.M.C. - Greatest Hits Whodini - Greatest Hits The Best of Kurtis Blow Jam on This!: The Best of Newcleus ASIN: B0000033K4 Release Date: 1996-07-16

Tracks:

1. Rapper's Delight
2. Hot Hot Summer Day
3. 8th Wonder
4. Showdown
5. Apache
6. The Lover In You
7. The Word Is Out
8. Kick It Live From Nine To Five
9. Livin' In The Fast Lane
10. Girls
11. Work, Work, The Body

Amazon.com

It's not quite the first rap record, or the best, but Rapper's Delight--15 glorious minutes of the bass line from Chic's "Good Times," with a New Jersey crew spieling goofy routines about Superman and bad food on top--is one king hell of a party-starter. After that, they could have filled the rest of the disc with crowd noise and gotten away with it, but the Sugarhill Gang had a bunch of other party-jam hits, notably the almost-as-indelible "Apache" and "8th Wonder." Those songs show up here too, along with some entertaining non-hits and "Showdown," their rap-off with the Furious Five. What they're saying isn't really the point; the point is to move the crowd, and they're still hip-hop's greatest entertainers. --Douglas Wolk

Album Description

1995 compilation on Castle's Sequel label featuring 12 of these rap pioneer's phattes, including 'Rapper's Delight' (Album Version & Ben Leibrand DMC Remix), 'Apache' and 'KickIt Live From 9 To 5'.

Customer Reviews:

Huge Historical Significance; the Music is Good.......2007-07-26

This is definitely a good CD. It's hits from the Sugarhill Gang, whom many musical historians have designated as the first rappers. Or maybe it's that "Rapper's Delight" has been thought of as the first rap song? Rapper's Delight kicks off this album, and it's very catchy, chock full of creative lyrics [unlike today's swear-filled rap records] that make for a funny song. The full version, which is here, is very long. The rest of the disc shows itself very much a product of the times in which the songs were written, the early 80s. That's fine, but it's just that a number of the raps don't really have the flow I usually associate with rap. So the record ultimately didn't impress me enough for 5 stars. Good stuff tho, definitely worth 4.

Hip Hop at it's best........2007-07-10

This is truly a get up and dance CD that everyone would love. You can't just sit down listening to this.

Great.......2007-01-03

Great Service, Quick Turnaround! I was very pleased. This was a very hard to get item.

Not "Old School" But Rather "Before School Had a Name".......2006-10-29

The Sugarhill Gang brought Rap to the mainstream and in many ways cut a path for others to follow and build upon. Listening to this album, their nostalgic appeal is obvious. It is upbeat with catchy hooks and fun lyrics. The beat will get your head bopping and toes tapping. This is timeless music about partying, having some good fun from "Back in the Day" where the worst thing you could be is a "Sucka MC."

Recommended songs: "Rapper's Delight," "Apache," "Kickin' It Live From 9 to 5."

What this is not: Do not expect the technical sophistication of today's recording artists with 48 track recording and computer assist. Do not expect to find some social message - the only message here is having fun at the club or party.

Personal Note: The Sugarhill Gang was my first exposure to Rap music more than 20 years ago. It is good to hear rap without someone "Bustin a cap," or demeaning women. As to its staying power, I played this for the college student hire in my office and it was a big hit with her.

Classic.......2005-09-09

I applaud the person who put Super Pimp in his place. For that prick to have the audacity to disrespect them shows great ignorance on his part in the culture of Hip Hop. The Sugarhill Gang, along with the hip hop Holy Trinity (DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash and Afrika Bambaataa) are the embodiment of Hip Hop.

Admittedly, I'm a fan of "Gangsta" rap as well, but I still respect, appreciate and enjoy the originators of this incredible genre... and if you think NELLY is gangsta there is something seriously wrong with you. I just hope Super Pimp realises that "Gangsta" music originated from "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five (featuring Melle Mel).

Aaanywho, "Rapper's Delight" is a timeless classic and "Apache" is the hip hop ANTHEM, containing a lot of elemental old school Hip Hop, helping to unify the Hip Hop sound. This album is a must-have when one wishes to reminisce about the "Good Ol' Days", although be prepared for the depressing realisation that THAT kind of vibe will never be duplicated again.

Average customer rating: Some Hard To Find Gems On This 2-Cd Collection!

Old School Jams, Vol. 7 Various Artists Manufacturer: Spg Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Old School Jams, Vol. 6 Old School Jams, Vol. 5 Gold: Old School Jams Old School Jams, Vol. 4 Old School Jams, Vol. 3 ASIN: B000OCYDNY Release Date: 2007-05-29

Tracks:

1. Payback - James Brown
2. I Can't Wait - Nu Shooz
3. Funky Sensation - Gwen McCrae
4. Supersonic - J.J. Fad
5. Sixty-Nine - Brooklyn Express
6. Square Biz - Teena Marie
7. I Need a Freak - Sexual Harrassment
8. Give It All You Got - Afro Rican
9. Movin' - Brass Construction
10. Love Bizarre (Parts 1 & 2) - Sheila E.
11. Somebody's Watching Me - Rockwell
12. Apache - Incredible Bongo Band

Tracks:

1. Jungle Boogie - Kool & the Gang
2. Haven't You Heard - Patrice Rushen
3. Single Life - Cameo
4. Trans-Europe Express - Kraftwerk
5. And the Bass Goes Boom - The Egyptian Lover
6. Ghetto Life - Rick James
7. Funkytown - Lipps, Inc.
8. Party Your Body - Stevie B
9. Thinking About Your Love - Skipworth & Turner
10. Rock the Planet - The Megatrons
11. Groove Me - Fern Kinney
12. Flashlight - Parliament

Customer Reviews:

Some Hard To Find Gems On This 2-Cd Collection!.......2007-06-01

The seventh installment of SPG Music's (Canada) "Old School Jams" is one of their better ones. This collection is a mix of funk, electro, disco and r&b. You get hard to find gems such as Brooklyn Expresses "Sixty-Nine" (basically a reworked instrumental version of Jimmy "Bo" Horne's "Spank"), Gwen McCrae's "Funky Sensation", Brass Construction's "Movin'", Patrice Rushen's "Haven't You Heard", Fern Kinney's "Groove Me" plus more. The track list and times are listed below:
Disc One
1. The Payback - James Brown (7:40)
2. I Can't Wait - Nu Shooz (6:16)
3. Funky Sensation - Gwen McCrae ( 6:22)
4. Supersonic - J.J. Fad (6:44)
5. Sixty-Nine - Brooklyn Express (9:06)
6. Square Biz - Teena Marie (6:23)
7. I Need A Freak - Sexual Harassment (5:55)
8. Give It All You Got - Afro-rican (4:41)
9. Movin' - Brass Connection (8:27)
10. A Love Bizarre (Parts 1&2) - Shelia E (7:37)
11. Somebody's Watching Me - Rockwell (4:49)
12. Apache - Incredible Bongo Band (4:51)

Disc Two
1. Jungle Boogie - Kool & The Gand (3:02)
2. Haven't You Heard - Patrice Rushen (6:41)
3. Single Life - Cameo (6:30)
4. Trans-Europe Express - Kraftwerk (6:53)
5. And The Bass Goes Boom - The Egyptian Lover (7:10)*
6. Ghetto Life - Rick James (4:20)
7. Funkytown - Lipps Inc. (7:44)
8. Party Your Body - Stevie B (5:22)
9. Thinking About Your Love - Skipworth & Turner (5:51)
10. Rock The Planet - The Megatrons (4:59)
11. Groove Me - fern Kinney (8:52)
12. Flashlight - Parliament (5:49)
* incorrectly printed, the actual title is "And My Beat Goes Boom".

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

Amazon.com

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: Jam Jam Jam Awesome Back Flash

Old School Jams, Vol. 5 Various Artists Manufacturer: Spg Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Old School Jams, Vol. 4 Old School Jams, Vol. 3 Old School Jams, Vol. 6 Old School Nation Old School, Vol. 7 ASIN: B000676SOY Release Date: 2004-11-30

Tracks:

1. Fresh [Original 12" Remix] - Kool & the Gang, Kool & the Gang
2. Candy [Original 12" UK Mix] - Cameo
3. Oh Sheila [Extended Version] - Ready for the World
4. Midas Touch [Original Version] - Midnight Star
5. Best of My Love [Original Version] - The Emotions
6. Do It ('Til You're Satisfied) [Original Version] - B.T. Express
7. Shine Your Light [Original 12" Version] - Graingers
8. Give Me Your Love [Original 12" Mix] - Sylvia Striplin
9. (Not Just) Knee Deep (Pt. 1) - Funkadelic
10. All Night Long [Original Version]
11. Joy and Pain [Original LP Version] - Frankie Beverly, Maze
12. Solid [Original Album Version] - Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
13. Blame It on the Boogie [Long Version] - The Jacksons

Tracks:

1. Planet Rock [Original Vocal Version] - Afrika Bambaataa, Soul Sonic Force
2. White Horse [12" Mix] - Laid Back
3. Forget Me Nots [Original 12" Version] - Patrice Rushen
4. Genius of Love [Long Version] - Tom Tom Club
5. Take That to the Bank [Original Version] - Shalamar
6. Running Away [12" Version] - Roy Ayers
7. Ain't Nobody [Original Version] - Chaka Khan, Rufus & Chaka Khan
8. Lovely Day [Original Version] - Bill Withers
9. All This Love That I'm Giving [Original LP Version] - Gwen McCrae
10. Jammin' Big Guitar [Original 12" Version] - Vaughan Mason
11. Funky Little Beat [Vocal Version] - Connie
12. Body Mechanic [Original Vocal Version] - Quadrant Six
13. Al-Naafiysh (The Soul) [Original Mix] - Hashim

Customer Reviews:

Jam Jam Jam.......2006-11-10

This CD is ....let me say, only, that you and you need to have in your collection. The old school sound is a live and well in the gooves in this cd. If you like to party! and want to show off that new dance step that you have been saving for the right time and the right songs....................... This one is for you. Try it you will like it.

Awesome Back Flash.......2006-08-22

This is totally awesome. Highly recommend it. That's when music was music!

Average customer rating: Nostalgic OLD SCHOOL VOL. 1 The First of the Series When Music Was Music Back in the Day Back In The Day

Old School, Vol. 1 Various Artists Manufacturer: Thump Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Compilations | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music 1970s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1970-1979 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Old School, Vol. 2 Old School Jams, Vol. 3 Old School, Vol. 7 Old School Jams, Vol. 4 Old School, Vol. 5 ASIN: B0000037YZ Release Date: 1994-01-13

Tracks:

1. Mr. Groove - One Way
2. Double Dutch Bus - Frankie Smith
3. You're The One For Me - D-Train
4. Funkin For Jamaica - Tom Browne
5. Flashlight - Parliament
6. Five Minutes Of Funk - Whodini
7. Atomic Dog - George Clinton
8. All Night Long - Mary Jane Girls
9. Cutie Pie - One Way
10. It Takes Two - Rob Base
11. Square Biz - Teena Marie
12. Friends - Whodini
13. You Dropped The Bomb - Gap Band
14. Smerphies Dance - Spyder-D

Customer Reviews:

Nostalgic.......2007-07-30

I was really enjoying going back in time with this CD. I was entering and in my teen years with these songs and haven't heard some of the songs since those times. I let my sisters listen to it also and they were really grooving on these songs as well. They wanted my CD, I told them they should buy it.

OLD SCHOOL VOL. 1.......2006-08-13

THIS CD KEEPS YOU MOVIVING AND BRINGS YOU BACK IN THE DAY

The First of the Series.......2005-03-19

When I purchased this one I was happy to find that there were more to follow. I am not that old but this music takes you back to the times when music was music. I love these songs and I love listening to them over and over again. I bought this CD because of Double Dutch Bus and Square Bizz, but I like all the tracks now. A great buy and I highly recommend it.

When Music Was Music Back in the Day.......2004-05-23

Listening to these songs reminds me of the days when music was enjoyable and fun to listen and dance to. Most of the music on the charts detail lewd sex and violence. Some of the artists even have no bones about being arrested and having criminal records. It's a shame we don't shun some of the conduct that is portrayed in their lyrics.

Back In The Day.......2002-10-17

Even though I'm Not too much of a old timer, I still enjoy alot of the jams on this cd. It takes me back to when me & all my friends use to kick it! It was one of my favorit cd's then & it still is now. If you ask me the best tracks are: 2. Double Dutch Bus - Frankie Smith,7. Atomic Dog - George Clinton,9. Cutie Pie -One Way and 13. You Dropped The Bomb - Gap Band. I think all of the old school vol. have great jams; I just wished they had all your favorit hits all on one cd! I would recommend this cd to both the young & old.

Dance Music:

1. People on Lock/Radio [CD-single]
2. Pimpin' on Wax [Explicit Lyrics]
3. Raising Hell [Explicit Lyrics]
4. Random Acts of Music [Explicit Lyrics]
5. Respect [CD-single]
6. Return of the Yung Don da Da [Explicit Lyrics]
7. Sittin' Fat Down South [Explicit Lyrics]
8. Slippin' [Enhanced] [EP] [Import] [CD-single]
9. Soundbombing, Vol. 2 [Explicit Lyrics]
10. Streets Is Talking [Explicit Lyrics]

Dance Music

dance music

Dance Music

Touch the Sky

Kontinuum... Bruchlos

John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman

Beneath the Surface

Global Dance Party 1

Millennia

Indibano

Haines Is Dead: a Collection of Aut [Import]

Hurrah! Another Year Surely This One Will Be [Import]

Herrmann: Symphony No. 1; Schuman: New England Triptych

Go-Kart MP300 Raceway [Enhanced]

Ian Tamblyn [Import]

Las Mas Pegadas de Durango y Tierra Caliente

Your Love Amazes Me

Live at the Jazz Cafe