Soundbombing, Vol. 2 [Explicit Lyrics]

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As the home of Black Star and Company Flow, Rawkus has made a name for itself as the label for any late-1990s discerning hip-hop fan. But DJs have come to know Rawkus as the home of some of the underground's best singles--tracks that were available only on vinyl until the label started the Soundbombing series. Soundbombing II opens with Beat Junkies J-Rocc and Babu working their magic on Eminem's "Any Man"--and while it's a strong track from the wack-minded MC, it's clear that the men behind the wheels of steel are hosting this party. That's not to imply that the MCs aren't doing their part--Mos Def is the best part of a great track on "B-Boy Document"; his partner in Black Star, Talib Kweli, busts out with his other crew, Reflection Eternal, and the sultry-voiced Bahamadia on "Chaos"; Medina Green displays a nice flow on "Crosstown Beef" (produced, incidentally, by De La Soul's Posdanuos); and Dilated Peoples drop their science over minimal backing on "Soundbombing." There's more (from Company Flow, Grand Puba, Sir Menelik, Common, and Sadat X, among others), and it's consistently interesting, if not consistently overwhelming. --Randy Silver

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Average customer rating: (8 out of 10) Maybe I Reviewed This Too Fast Once Upon A Time Not Long Ago... [5 Stars] Best of the Best RAWKUS AT IT'S FINEST... Just plain sick.

Soundbombing, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Priority Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Turntablists | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Acid Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Soundbombing 3 Soundbombing Lyricist Lounge, Vol. 2 Lyricist Lounge, Vol. 1 Livin' Proof ASIN: B00000IIZ1 Release Date: 1999-05-18

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Any Man Intro - The Beat Junkies
3. Any Man - Eminem
4. B-Boy Document 99 - High And Mighty feat. Mos Def & Mad Skillz
5. WW II Intro - The Beat Junkies
6. WW II - Pharohe Monch & Shabaam Sahdeeq
7. Stanley Kubrick - RA the Rugged Man
8. A Message From J-Live & Prince Paul - J-Live & Prince Paul
9. Crosstown Beef Intro - Kid Capri & The Beat Junkies
10. Crosstown Beef - Medina Green
11. 7XL Intro - Marly Marl / Pete Rock / The Beat Junkies
12. 7xL - Sir Menelik feat. Grand Puba & Sadat X
13. Chaos - Reflection Eternal
14. Soundbombing - Dilated Peoples and Tash
15. Brooklyn Hard Rock - Thirstin Howl III
16. Mayor - Pharoahe Monch
17. Patriotism - The Beat Junkies
18. Patriotism - Company Flow
19. 1999 Intro - Q-tip and The Beat Junkies
20. 1-9-9-9 - Common / Sadat X
21. When It Pours It Rains - Diamond
22. A Message From - Mos Def / The Beat Junkies
23. Next Universe - Mos Def
24. (Every Rhyme I Write Intro) - The Beat Junkies
25. Every Time I Write - Shabaam Sahdeeq / The Cocoa Brovas
26. On Mission - Reflection Eternal
27. Outro - Rawkus Presents Soundbombing II

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As the home of Black Star and Company Flow, Rawkus has made a name for itself as the label for any late-1990s discerning hip-hop fan. But DJs have come to know Rawkus as the home of some of the underground's best singles--tracks that were available only on vinyl until the label started the Soundbombing series. Soundbombing II opens with Beat Junkies J-Rocc and Babu working their magic on Eminem's "Any Man"--and while it's a strong track from the wack-minded MC, it's clear that the men behind the wheels of steel are hosting this party. That's not to imply that the MCs aren't doing their part--Mos Def is the best part of a great track on "B-Boy Document"; his partner in Black Star, Talib Kweli, busts out with his other crew, Reflection Eternal, and the sultry-voiced Bahamadia on "Chaos"; Medina Green displays a nice flow on "Crosstown Beef" (produced, incidentally, by De La Soul's Posdanuos); and Dilated Peoples drop their science over minimal backing on "Soundbombing." There's more (from Company Flow, Grand Puba, Sir Menelik, Common, and Sadat X, among others), and it's consistently interesting, if not consistently overwhelming. --Randy Silver

Customer Reviews:

(8 out of 10) Maybe I Reviewed This Too Fast.......2006-06-10

When I first heard this album here, I thought it was a tight compliation and gave this a 5 star rating (10 out of 10)(My older review will remain on the reissue of this album). After about 4 of 5 spins I began to see the flaws in this album. First a lot of the members don't bring their A game behind the mic. For example: On The High And Mighty's "B-Boy Document 99", Mr. Eon gets outshined by the guests on that song, in this case Mos Def, and Mad Skillz. Diamond D on the song "When It Pours, It Rains" doesn't come off as strong as I heard him on his solo albums. Also I like the beat on that song, but unfortunately is short. The thing that makes me angry is that Jon Doe produced the track, and there is a rare 12" version where he rhymes making it a full length song, instead of some minute and something short track.


Okay, enough griping. Now for the good stuff. Other artists do bring their A game though. The most rememberable song is the Eminem "Any Man". Other artists that shine are R.A. The Rugged Man on the song "Stanley Kubrick", Dilated Peoples on the song "Soundbombing", as well as the hit single on this comp, "1-9-9-9" by Common and Sadat X, just to name a few. Other artists that appear on this are Medina Green, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Pharohe Monch, Company Flow, Sir Menelik, Grand Puba, and more. There are many other dope tracks that I recommend that you should check out. If you like compilation albums, then this one is perfect for you.

Lyrics: A-
Production: A
Guest Appearances: A-
Overall: A-

My favorite songs: Any Man, WW III, Stanley Kubrick, Crosstown Beef, Chaos, Soundbombing, Patriotism, 1999, Every Rhyme I Write

Chandler (The Infamous) and I'm out. Peace!

Once Upon A Time Not Long Ago... [5 Stars].......2006-06-08

There isn't really a whole lot that I can add to the other eviews. Soundbombing is classic material. Point blank. Period. If you're relatively new to rap music and you want to hear what some of your favorites sounded like before they started to slip (like Eminem, Dilated Peoples, High & Mighty, etc...), then get this album. This album is the perfect embodiment of what Rawkus stood for at its peak. Tight beats, dope rhymes, and two top notch DJs [J-Rocc & Babu aka The Bumrush Brothers] scratching and blending every song in an outstanding fashion.

As far as negative aspects, there are none. This album is simply flawless in my humble opinion. Without being too dramatic, I'd have to say that albums like these are simply impossible to recreate (which is why Soundbombing III pales in comparison). Soundbombing II is truly a once in a lifetime experience. Man, I really miss the old Rawkus days.

Like I said man, this album is the perfect representation of what Rawkus in its prime stood for. It simply doesn't get better than this. If you consider yourself a fan of "real" hip hop, then quit reading this review and click the "buy" button A.S.A.P.

Standout Tracks: On Mission, Patriotism, 1-9-9-9, Any Man [My Favorite], Stanley Kubrick, Chaos, Crosstown Beef, B-Boy Document, and Every Time I Write

Best of the Best.......2006-04-30

Really great CD, alot of good artists on it. Little bit of comedy as well. This was when Rawkus was in its prime. If you want a mix CD, this is the first one you should buy. Every song is hot, not one track should be skipped. Even the Eminem song is hot. It's a 5 star album so pick it up.

RAWKUS AT IT'S FINEST..........2005-06-25

Once again, another fine mixtape courtesy of the late Rawkus Records (late because Kweli's the only artist still on). Before rap became permanently commercial, "Soundbombing vol. 2" was released at the highest point of the rap revivalist movement. DJ's J-Rocc and Babu aka the Bumrush Brothers seamlessly blend various 12" releases like they was born with it, also including the clever idea of putting an instrumental (featuring underground legends giving shout-outs) before the actual song, and scratch the mess out of it with other samples. Like any mixtape for the streets, there are no sweet tracks on this album. For the whole spin, this album is rough and rugged (giving you various images of stories and neighborhoods from New York to LA); beats are dusty to the break and the rhymes are top notch. The highlight tracks are the trancendent "1-9-9-9" with Common and Sadat X, July 4th celebration "Next Universe" with Mos Def, a mystic track "Chaos" with Reflection Eternal and Bahamadia, the caper "Crosstown Beef" with Mos' crew Medina Green, the short but gutter "Brooklyn Hard Rock" with Thirstin Howl III, and last but not least, the banger "Every Rhyme I Write" feat Smif-N-Wessun (aka Cocca Brovaz) and Shabaam Sadeeq. Further guest appearances are Grand Puba, Sir Menelik, Pharaohe Monch, Eminem, Skilz, Dialated Peoples, Tash, The High and Mighty, and Company Flow. If you claim you underground (I mean, below the subway underground), cop this. If you love hip-hop in its purest form, COP THIS!!!!!!!

Just plain sick........2005-05-18

Man, if there was any kind of compilation album to get, this is it. They have the World Famous Beat Junkies on the Ones and two's doing a great job, man it felt as if you were listening to a mix show with great underground hip hop. Now the line up, great, if not better than the first ( which the first had an allstar lineup.) Having Eminem spit fire on Any Man over a dope beat was just sick, which was nice to see Slim Shady from his underground days before he put out the wack My Name is. Man, B-Boy document was just plain hot. A line up of Mos Def, Mad Skillz (or now known just as Skillz) team up with High and Mighty was nice. It was nice to see Pharoahe Monch on the mic on Mayor and WW III. Shabaam tore it up on Every Rhyme I Write and WWIII. I loved the Reflection Eternal songs, but since when did Reflection Eternal not come out with good songs. Common and Sadat X came correct on the mic on 1999. The only complaint I had was Diamond D. Man, the beat on When It Pours It Rains was just nice, but Diamond, quotes "The ice on my wrist makes the honey's eye's squint." Or " I want boats and planes, Ice ropes and chains" type of lines was just weird for a pioneer in hip hop to say. I guess his buddy and partner Fat Joe from Diggin in the Crates is getting to him. This same song is in Roc Raida's Crossfadaz cd, titled MC 2 which has the same verses as Soundbombing's but has John Doe trading the mic with Diamond in the Crossfadaz version. I wish they used that version because John Doe's verse was tight and definitely drowned out some of the wack lines Diamond put in. RA kind of turned me off with "We smackin B**ches by the hundreds." in Stanley Kubrick, but hey, that beat was just sick. Those were the only complaints with a strong album that ranges from artists like Eminem to Medina Green to Cocoa B's to the Mighty Mos. Beats are just plain nice, so it goes well with the Soundbombing title. All the lyrics are top notched, minus Ra and Diamond, but they are good mc's so I'm glad they are on this. This is a classic, so anybody that's a real hip hop fan, you need to have this.

Average customer rating: Awesome AMAZING! If you like the N.Y. underground style rap, you'll love this Mix tape fans, cop this sh**!! REAL HIP-HOP IZ MAKING A COME BACK

Vol. 2-Soundbombing (Clean Version) Various Artists Manufacturer: Priority Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Turntablists | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Acid Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000IIZ5 Release Date: 1999-05-18

Tracks:

1. Any Man -- Eminem
2. B-Boy Document 1999 -- High & Mighty feat. Mos Def & Mad Skillz
3. WW II -- Pharohe Monch & Shabaam Sahdeeq
4. Stanley Kubrick -- RA the Rugged Man
5. Crosstown Beef -- Medina Green
6. 7XL -- Sir Menelik feat. Grand Puba & Sadat X
7. Chaos -- Talib Kweli & Bahamadia
8. Soundbombing -- Dilated Poeples & Tash
9. Brooklyn Hard Rock -- Thirsten Howell III
10. Mayor -- Pharohe Monch
11. Patriotism -- Company Flow
12. 1999 -- Common & Sadat X
13. When It Rains It Pours -- Diamond
14. Next Universe -- Mos Def
15. Evert Rhyme I Write -- Shabaam Sahdeeq & The Cocoa Brovas
16. On Mission -- Reflection Eternal
17. Patriotism Intro - The Beat Junkies
18. Patriotism - Company Flow
19. 1999 Intro - Q-Tip/The Beat Junkies
20. 1-9-9-9 - Common
21. When It Pours It Rains - Diamond
22. A Message From Mos Def & The Beat Junkies - Mos Def/The Beat Junkies
23. Next Universe - Mos Def
24. Every Rhyme I Write Intro - The Beat Junkies
25. Every Rhyme I Write - Shabaam Sahiddeq
26. On Mission - Reflection Eternal
27. Outro - J-Rocc/Babu

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As the home of Black Star and Company Flow, Rawkus has made a name for itself as the label for any late-1990s discerning hip-hop fan. But DJs have come to know Rawkus as the home of some of the underground's best singles--tracks that were available only on vinyl until the label started the Soundbombing series. Soundbombing II opens with Beat Junkies J-Rocc and Babu working their magic on Eminem's "Any Man"--and while it's a strong track from the wack-minded MC, it's clear that the men behind the wheels of steel are hosting this party. That's not to imply that the MCs aren't doing their part--Mos Def is the best part of a great track on "B-Boy Document"; his partner in Black Star, Talib Kweli, busts out with his other crew, Reflection Eternal, and the sultry-voiced Bahamadia on "Chaos"; Medina Green displays a nice flow on "Crosstown Beef" (produced, incidentally, by De La Soul's Posdanuos); and Dilated Peoples drop their science over minimal backing on "Soundbombing." There's more (from Company Flow, Grand Puba, Sir Menelik, Common, and Sadat X, among others), and it's consistently interesting, if not consistently overwhelming. --Randy Silver

Customer Reviews:

Awesome.......2000-10-21

You will never get bored of this album. The beats, the flow and the mix are all top drawer. It takes a lot to get my head banging when I'm driving (or any other time) but this disk is so dope I find myself rapping like I'm a badass and banging my steering wheel with a passion. Its consistantly brilliant and I haven't yet found anything comparable. Mos Def, Dilated Peoples, High and Mighty; Their albums are excellent in places but I always find my finger hovering over the f-fwd button. Never with this one though. I recommend the dirty version, however.

AMAZING!.......2000-02-02

Want to talk about talent? Rawkus has got it! What a label! There's not one bad track. We're talkin REAL DJ's. They're one of the most talented labels I think. PROPS TO J-ROCC AND BABU! Please, keep the hits comin!

If you like the N.Y. underground style rap, you'll love this.......1999-06-24

Rawkus records is the best rap label out there. I got Lyracist Lounge and this one and they're the best 2 rap albums in my collection. What's best is it's got the hottest djs scratchin over beats at the beginning of almost every song. I haven't heard this good an album in a long time

Mix tape fans, cop this sh**!!.......1999-06-11

Even if you've never heard a mix tape/CD in your life, this CD is must buy! It is a classic from start to finish. It can and will give mainstream heads a whole new respect for underground hip-hop. But when the underground consists of artists like Cocoa Brovas, Mad Skillz, Common, R.A., Mos Def, and Talib Kweli, respect is essential! For all of you Eminem fans like myself, he still holdin' it down with has fabulous freestyle. I love all of the songs, but "1999" has the greatest classic feel of all the songs. It is the flagship which has graced the skies of BET(Video Vib, Rap City, etc.) and MTV(Yo!), bombarding listeners with lyrical darts a la Common and Sadat X and Talib Kweli, telling you not to sleep in this album! Take their advice, and get yours in the 1-9-9-9 by getting "Soundbombing II"!

REAL HIP-HOP IZ MAKING A COME BACK.......1999-06-07

Put it in your cd player and let it play. You won't even have to worry about fast forwarding. It's blazing hot. Hard knock beats and bomb lyric's. This cd is "REAL HIP-HOP".

Dance Music:

1. Streets Is Talking [Explicit Lyrics]
2. Suge Knight Represents: Chronic 2000 [Explicit Lyrics]
3. Sunday's Chicken
4. Swang/A Bit Old Fashioned [CD-single]
5. Take Your Partner By the Hand Pt.2 [CD-single] [Import]
6. The Art of Storytelling [Explicit Lyrics]
7. The Last of a Dying Breed [Explicit Lyrics]
8. The Missin' Element
9. The Moment
10. The Player Mack Hustler

Dance Music

dance music

Dance Music

Trapeze [Original recording remastered]

Misteri d'Elx

Meets Cole Porter/At the Crescendo [Import]

Electronic

Keb Darge's Legendary Deep Funk, Vol. 3 [Import]

Over Seas

Liricas [Import]

Labour of Love-Music of Nick Lowe

Living [Import]

La Corona

Last Night on Earth, Pt. 2 [CD-single] [Import]

Live at Life [Live]

Los Durisimos Y Yo [Import]

Cantando Para Cristo

Orange Ave.