The Art of Storytelling [Explicit Lyrics]

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Slick Rick boasts that he makes hip-hop that creates memories, and it's an apt description for an album that nostalgically recalls a different age of hip-hop. Unfortunately, the blast back to the past is mostly the result of an album that just sounds old--as if it's been collecting dust in Def Jam's attic for a while, what with Clark Kent's bare-bones production that pushes a boring formula of simplicity to tears. While some songs ("Sparkle," "Memories," and "Kill Niggaz" among them) have a spark of life, it's really up to Slick Rick to hold up the album's monstrous 23 tracks. His storytelling skills are all intact, whether on the X-rated tip ("Adults Only"), moralizing about infidelity ("Two Way Street"), or kickin' the playalistic game with Outkast ("Street Talk"). Overall, it's a likable album, but it suffers from obese length and bland production that only makes the experience seem longer. --Oliver Wang

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Average customer rating: 1 of Said and done! Slick Rick brings that loving feeling back to Rap THE WORST SLICK RICK ALBUM The Best Writer in the Game

The Art of Storytelling Slick Rick Manufacturer: Def Jam ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | 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 Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Great Adventures of Slick Rick The Ruler's Back Behind Bars The World's Greatest Entertainer Life After Death ASIN: B00000IFT2 Release Date: 1999-05-25

Tracks:

1. Jail Skit
2. Kill Niggaz
3. Street Talkin'
4. Me & Nas Bring It to Your Hardest
5. I Own America Part I
6. Bugsy Radio Skit
7. Who Rotten 'Em
8. 2 Way Street
9. King Piece In The Chess Game
10. Trapped By Me
11. Impress The Kid
12. Q-Tip & Peter Gunz Skit
13. I Run This
14. Frozen
15. Why, Why, Why
16. Adults Only
17. Memories
18. Unify
19. Bugsy Radio Skit
20. I Own America Part 2
21. CEO Outro
22. We Turn It On
23. La Di Da Di Live
24. The Show Live

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Slick Rick boasts that he makes hip-hop that creates memories, and it's an apt description for an album that nostalgically recalls a different age of hip-hop. Unfortunately, the blast back to the past is mostly the result of an album that just sounds old--as if it's been collecting dust in Def Jam's attic for a while, what with Clark Kent's bare-bones production that pushes a boring formula of simplicity to tears. While some songs ("Sparkle," "Memories," and "Kill Niggaz" among them) have a spark of life, it's really up to Slick Rick to hold up the album's monstrous 23 tracks. His storytelling skills are all intact, whether on the X-rated tip ("Adults Only"), moralizing about infidelity ("Two Way Street"), or kickin' the playalistic game with Outkast ("Street Talk"). Overall, it's a likable album, but it suffers from obese length and bland production that only makes the experience seem longer. --Oliver Wang

Customer Reviews:

1 of.......2005-11-28

the greatest come backs of the year I like about every song on this one it had gotten a whole lot of replay from me hot music!!!!

Said and done!.......2005-02-14

At first I was skeptical to buy it without hearing it first, but it came to be one of my favoriate albums. The downfall of this album is too many skits that does not move the cd along smoothly. The first song or track #2 "Kill Niggaz," Rick starts the cd off strong with the line, "Hoes ass kiss, 'cause I'm like Jason vision / releasing me a basket case from prison..." He adds color to all the tracks with his "singing" and descriptive vision of his lyrics. Just listen to "Adults Only," track #16. He puts a lot of rappers/emcees in check with "Impress the Kid," by saying "...girl catch this fever / and I don't need anyone else to rap with either / if this is based on skill / kill / anybody..." Slick Rick reigns as the Ruler. The most slept on and underated emcee/albums ever!

Slick Rick brings that loving feeling back to Rap.......2005-01-27

In 1999, Rick made a big return to the game with this effort, his first since being released from jail. I haven't heard "The Ruler's Back" or "Behind Bars," but this could legitimately be considered the follow-up to his historic debut "The Art Of Storytelling." The title of this is a little misleading, since Rick only tells a handful of his world-renown tales on this album. The rest of the album contains braggadocio, battle rhymes, and such. That sounds disappointing, but Rick wears the hat convincingly.
As much as I want to dislike Slick Rick the ruler, because of his arrogant attitude and his lack of respect towards women, I just can't hate him as I listen to his music. The man's just such a gifted MC, and he's been in the game since the mid-80's. He does curse more than ever on this album, and uses the p-word and similar words frequently, but his superior skill and assured cadence manifest throughout. He does drop a touch of wisdom every here and there, and even praises the Creator at some points. He's not one-dimensional. Rick leaves out talk about silly crap like cars, jewelry, drugs, gang activities, etc., but does include talk of two of his favorite pastimes: women and sex.
The first song, "Kill Ni***z," has him fantasizing about releasing all his pent-up rage right after being released from prison. Kinda interesting as he steps out of character. The next is "Street Talkin'"(w/ Big Boi) and it's about helping the kids grow to men. I like the chorus and the laid-back feel of this one. If you listen closely, "Who Rotten 'Em" is the best example of Rick's storytelling skills, and sits proudly next to his most famous tales. I think you already know what "Adults Only" is about, one of the most explicit and graphic songs EVER. But it's Rick, was anyone that suprised by it? It's definitely a forgettable one, as is the preceding "Why, Why, Why," which is done in the same(but not so graphic) spirit. "Unity"(w/ Snoop Dogg & Kid Capri) is a decent song about bringing both coasts together, and Snoop actually says something about Farrakhan and the Holy Koran(stick to your league Snoop, don't even try to step foot in ours!), and should technically be the last track. However, then you have a skit, then a second version of "I Own America"(with a better beat), another skit, a bonus song w/ Doug E. Fresh, then two live recordings with classic Rick and Doug E. Fresh joints, ending at 24 tracks.
The standouts are subjective to taste, but my favorites were definitely "2 Way Street," "Impress The Kid," the old-school throwback "I Run This," as well as the reminiscing "Memories" and "Street Talkin'." Other decent tracks include "Me and Nas Bring It To Your Hardest,"(w/ Nas) "Who Rotten 'Em," "King Piece In This Chess Game,"(w/ Canibus on the hook) and possibly "I Own America Part II." The production keeps it flowing throughout, some great points, but overall is simply decent. "2 Way Street" and "Memories" possess great beats that I can think of off the top of my head. Overall, this album is constantly laid-back and soothing. "The Art of Storytelling" falls a little short of classic, but was a strong and worthwhile return for Rick back to this thing we call Hiphop. Ricky D's mark will forever be left in the game.

THE WORST SLICK RICK ALBUM.......2004-05-22

Rick at his worst is still a 4star album..He's the best rapper ever by far..Its not even close..It's not hard to spit hardcore raps..anyone can do that..All those hardcore artists arent creative enough to do anything else..Rick is a Real Artist..These other bums just spit garbage compared to Rick..
The Art of Storytelling is Rick's worst album by far..buy the other 3 if oyur a true head...In 1988 I heard Slick Rick and haven't stopped listening to rap since..He has too many guest appearnaces and skits on this one..When I buy a Rick record i only want to hear Rick..I could care less about everyone else unless its a classic duet..Skits are just obnoxious..Everyone else just rhymes words and says nothing..listen to Rick if you wanna know how real rap should sound..There must be over 500 rap "acts" that are absolutely garbage..Its nice to know that Rick is still around..Also this album was recorded up state NY in the country which I believe Rick regrets. Ive read statements from him saying how he wants to remain in the Bronx cuz he feel syou lose some creative edge when you leave the environment that inpired you...BUY THE FIRST 3..FORGET THIS ONE

The Best Writer in the Game.......2003-10-13

Ok now this is definately my all time favourite rap/hip-hop cd, and I've got about 300. No questions asked. If I'm looking for something to listen to I might put on some Biggie or maybe a little Pharaohe Monch or perhaps a bit of Wu in its many shades, but if these aren't making my head bob, I take them out and put in the most reliable cd I have, Slick Rick's "The Art of Storytelling." Every single time I listen to it I'm drawn in, I just have to listen to the whole thing in its entirety and still I marvel at Ricky D's immaculate talent. I should point out that I'm only 22 and Rick is one of the older cats in the rap biz. But does that matter, well yes if you're looking for something a little different, a bit old school, even incredibly talented. I especially love "Who rotten em'" (plait swings or have you forgotten him biggest big shot since King Tut and em') I mean how many songs are there that talk about pharoahs and lions and a young slaves chance at a better life? None, the way Slick does it. And of course THE most graphic song of all time has to be "Adults Only" such a brilliant mix of filthy lyrics and appropriately filthy sound smaples.
Personally as Rick says, I don't think he needs anyone else to rap with either although being a big Snoop fan the collabo with him and Kid Capri is beautifully woven together.
This is one of the only cds that I have bought that I wasn't even concerned about who was making what beat, everything fits perfectly, even the two mixes of "I own America" stand alone and don't bore you when you hear one right after the other.
Ultimately my all time favourite cd and I'm a legend so if you want to be as good as me get this album nephew.

Average customer rating:

The Art of Storytelling Dirty Manufacturer: Asylum Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000PTYP7A Release Date: 2007-06-12

Tracks:

1. Set Up
2. Stop Playin'
3. Makin Money
4. Same Old Hood
5. Shut Em Down
6. Chevy Rock
7. Slob On My Nobb
8. I Got 50
9. I Got 50
10. Couple Hundred
11. Just Look At Her
12. Makin Money
13. Ride 4 Me
14. I'm Main
15. Black Flagg
16. Everybody Shoot
17. Snitcher
18. Rearview Mirror
19. Whoop Em
20. Check Myself
21. Comin Home (Troop Song)

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Solitary Heart Kathy Fry Manufacturer: Kathy Fry ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00008LUN0 Release Date: 2003-02-16

Tracks:

1. Always Be Here
2. Sorrow In Your Eyes
3. Eye Of The Hurricane
4. I Wanna Fly Away
5. Solitary Heart
6. Losing Ground
7. Slow And Easy Day
8. Walking In The Rain
9. Here's That Rainy Day
10. How Can I Keep From Singing?
11. Summer's End
12. One Light

Album Description

Debut album of singer/songwriter Kathy Fry. Twelve songs, ten originals.

Average customer rating: He's got rhymes! cool. The Ruler is for real...

The Art of Storytelling Slick Rick Manufacturer: Def Jam ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | 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 ASIN: B00000IFWN Release Date: 1999-05-25

Tracks:

1. Jail Skit
2. Kill N****z
3. Street Talkin'
4. Me & Nas Bring It To Your Hardest
5. I Own America Part I
6. Bugsy Radio Skit
7. Who Rotten 'Em
8. 2 Way Street
9. King Piece In The Chess Game
10. Trapped In Me
11. Impress The Kid
12. Q-Tip & Peter Gunz Skit
13. I Run This
14. Frozen
15. Why, Why, Why
16. Adults Only
17. Memories
18. Unify
19. Bugsy Radio Skit
20. I Own America Part 2
21. Ceo Outro
22. We Turn It On
23. La Di Da Di Live
24. The Show Live

Customer Reviews:

He's got rhymes!.......1999-09-03

Slick rick is the father of rap. His sweet english voice only adds to his incredible rhymes. The best rap album since Doggystyle

cool........1999-06-26

coo

The Ruler is for real..........1999-06-22

Seriously I could lock myself in a dark cell for weeks' with nothing but a cdplayer and "The Art..". Thanks for making life better Rick.

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Stories from the Tray Ronley Teper Manufacturer: Fly Butta Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00008WT46 Release Date: 2003-03-25

Tracks:

1. In My Pocket
2. Rainy Souled Man
3. Circle
4. At the Rex
5. Waitress Medley
6. Travel Song
7. Lucky & Finnegan
8. Yamaha
9. Couldn't Hold My Tongue

Average customer rating:

Cornered in the Alley Ronley Teper Manufacturer: Fly Butta Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAFN0U Release Date: 2005-07-05

Tracks:

1. Little Bit
2. Get It Over With
3. Ma Nishtana
4. Freezing
5. Gonna
6. Adon Olam
7. Mary's Secrets
8. Cornered in the Alley

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The Art of Storytelling Dirty ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000PTYRPU Release Date: 2007-06-12

Tracks:

1. Set Up
2. Stop Playin' - Dirty, Mr. Blue
3. Makin Money - Dirty, Parlae
4. Same Old Hood
5. Shut Em Down - Dirty, J-Ral, Killa Kat
6. Chevy Rock
7. Slob on My Nobb
8. I Got 50 (Skit)
9. I Got 50 - Dirty, Paris
10. Couple Hundred - Dirty, Rodney Wilkerson
11. Just Look at Her - Dirty, Willie Wheat
12. Makin Money (Skit)
13. Ride 4 Me
14. I'm Hood - Dirty, Lil Mario
15. Black Flagg
16. Everybody Shoot - Dirty, Lil Mario
17. Snitcher (Skit)
18. Rearview Mirror
19. Whoop Em - Lil' Burn One, , Dirty, Lil Mario
20. Check Myself
21. Comin Home (Troop Song) - Dirty, Kwantasia, De' Shante Marshall

Album Description

DIRTY members Pimp & Gangsta are one of the hottest duos to ever emerge from the South. They have six albums under their belts, most notables The Pimp and Tha Gangsta, Love Us Or Hate Us, & Hood Stories. The Art of Storytelling promises to be another smash

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