Gangsta Rap

1. Eazy Street - Eazy-E

2. 100 Miles and Runnin' - N.W.A

3. Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em - Eric B. & Rakim

4. You Played Yourself - Ice-T

5. Aladdin's on a Rampage - Low Profile

6. Who's the Mack? - Ice Cube

7. Must Be the Music - Geto Boys

8. Raise the Flag - X-Clan

9. Ballad of a Menace

10. Gangsters - KMC

Gangsta Rap,Various Artists,Priority,90's,East Coast Rap,Gangsta Rap,Golden Age,Hardcore Rap,Hip-Hop,Rap,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,West Coast Rap

Average customer rating: Disappointing T.I. - T.I. vs T.I.P. Lovin It T.I. Review Big Thing's Poppin

T.I. vs T.I.P. T.I. Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Double Up From Nothin' to Somethin' Epiphany Young Jeezy Presents U.S.D.A.: Cold Summer We the Best ASIN: B000Q3646A Release Date: 2007-07-03

Tracks:

1. Act I: T.I.P.
2. Big S**t Poppin' (Do It)
3. Raw
4. You Know What It Is
5. Da Dopeman
6. Watch What You Say To Me
7. Hurt
8. Act II: T.I.
9. Help Is Coming
10. My Swag
11. We Do This
12. Show It To Me
13. Don't You Wanna Be High
14. Touchdown
15. Act III: T.I. Vs. The Confrontation
16. Tell 'Em I Said That
17. Respect This Hustle
18. My Type

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T.I. may take alter-egotism to new heights on T.I. vs. T.I.P., an album that's essentially a spinoff of a song (Trap Muzik's psychologically charged "T.I. vs. T.I.P."), but few artists have been known to spin something so compelling out of a concept so silly. T.I.P. is the hoodie-wearing hustler we get to know in the first part of this exceptionally long disc--he curses and boasts behind the beats with a lazy bravado that manages to be both slouchy and sharp (check out "Da Dopeman," "Watch What You Say" featuring a fired-up Jay-Z, and "You Know What It is," with Wyclef), and T.I. is the right-minded tycoon-type who takes over for a while in act two. As smooth an operator as T.I. is--"Show It to Me," featuring Nelly, finds its groove and never lets up--he's more compelling in the grittier parts of the disc, including a four-song final act in which the two halves of his deeply divided personality square off. "Respect This Hustle," the M.C. commands on the next-to-last track; detractors will try not to, citing the slightness of his concept. T.I. is at the top of his game, though, and he makes it heard. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Disappointing.......2007-07-30

I actually liked a few tracks off of King...I would probably have given that a 3...
But this, this was horrible...

I'm just really sick of this recycled trash that hip-hop has turned into where basically everything people talk about concerns...

1. How many women they've slept with, and in general misogyny, disrespecting women as much as possible.
2. Drugs, drugs, and more drugs....I was a dopeboy...yee ha...I was a dopeboy...You can't hustle like me...yada yada.
3. Materialism...I know "cash rules everything around me" but it'd be nice to hear about the bad aspects of cash. It's not everything, but when you listen to so much of the genre these days all you hear is MOB. Money's more important than love, peace, kindness, God...any of that stuff that ultimately matters more than anything else.

I could go on, but I'm sure I got my point across...
I'm just glad Common's "Finding Forever" is coming out manana, or else I would have given up on most contemporary rap.

T.I. - T.I. vs T.I.P. .......2007-07-29

T.I's (A.K.A. Clifford Joseph Harris Jr) fifth album is "T.I. vs T.I.P." (2007). I found this release to be a sub-par effort from T.I. - a lot of the music found throughout the release being repetitive - a definite step down in lyrics and production from his last album. Not impressed by the lead single ""Big Things Poppin' (Do It)" - a track about people who talk big and don't back it up. To me T.I. is a fine example of that an average MC who calls himself "King" and does not back it up. I have no real interest listening to whole album based upon T.I.'s own internal battles. First track I did feel on this release was the Mannie Fresh produced "Da Dopeman" which T.I. laces with a solid chorus. Track's like Danja produced "Hurt" & Just Blaze's "Help Is Coming" will work for those who are looking for something to bang in the whip.The rest of the album is a mess to me one of the worst moment's for me was listening to Eminem trying to rhyme with a whiny flow on "Touch Down". T.I.'s braggy lyrics get beyond tiring, and the production found on this release is generally bland. Enlisting well known artists like Jay-Z, Eminem, Wyclef Jean, Busta Rhymes did not benefit this release, nothing against any of them but felt no one brought anything special to the table. I would rather hear a hungry MC who has something new to say. "T.I. explained the album's title, saying, "It's basically a battle within myself, there's not nobody out there doing what I do as well as I do it, so I see myself as worthy competition for myself". T.I. needs a wake up call, way to much ego, not enough quality music. "T.I. vs T.I.P." is not a release I would recommend for the collection.

Lovin It.......2007-07-28

I purchased this CD because I heard track 15 which is Act III the confrontation between T.I. & T.I.P. It appears to be one of those CD's that I play when I am traveling or in my F it mood. I am not the least bit disappointed. I put this CD in the player and I play it from track 1 right through to the end of the 2 bonus tracks and I hit repeat to start it all over again. My faves are:

#9 Help is Coming
#6 Watch What You Say
#19 The Hottest
#7 Hurt
#18 My Type

Highly - highly recommended!

T.I. Review.......2007-07-26

i loved the album. i listened to it for 2 weeks straight. i think this was better than the King album. this is a must buy. go cop it. youll enjoy it as much as i do.

Big Thing's Poppin.......2007-07-26

I love the CD and I love hoiw Amazon had it here within 3 day's of my purchase I like you guy's keep it up and you will alway's have bussiness from me much Love

Average customer rating: Best Cd Yet LOSO DOES IT AGAIN Fab's has another hit Decent From Nothin' To Somethin'

From Nothin' to Somethin' Fabolous 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 Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: T.I. vs T.I.P. Double Up Epiphany We the Best Because Of You ASIN: B000MCID4Q Release Date: 2007-06-12

Tracks:

1. From Nothin' To Somethin' Intro
2. Yep, I'm Back
3. Change Up feat. Akon
4. Make Me Better feat. Ne-Yo
5. Baby Don't Go feat. T- Pain
6. Return Of The Hustle feat. Swizz Beatz
7. Gangsta Don't Play feat. Junior Reid
8. Real Playa Like feat. Lloyd
9. First Time feat. Rihanna
10. Diamonds feat. Young Jeezy
11. Brooklyn feat. JAY-Z & Uncle Murda
12. I'm The Man feat. Red Café
13. Jokes On You feat. Pusha T
14. What Should I Do feat. Lil' Mo

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It's hard to catch a break when you're Fabolous. Though his skills as a manufacturer of blazing-hot street bangers and pop-crossover hits have not gone unnoticed by the hip-hop hype machine, the Brooklyn rapper hasn't come close to matching 50-Cent and similarly gifted superstars in the sales department. Which accounts for his decision, with album No. 4, to do somethin' about it. From Nothin' to Somethin' rounds up a massive herd of talent--Akon is here, and so are Swiss Beatz, Rihanna, Young Jeezy, Jay-Z, Lloyd, Junior Reid, Ne-Yo, and T-Pain. It's a little hard to locate Fabo on "Change Up," the Akon track, but otherwise he goes about spreading his Fabolousness throughout: "Diamonds," a bling-centric track with Jeezy, benefits from a borrowed take-it-easy Southern drawl, "Brooklyn" brings it home for New York with a spirit seldom seen since the East Coast/West Coast war was at its nastiest, and "Return of the Hustle" solidifies a career built on street cred with an asphalt-hot beat. Start to finish, but especially on the Timbaland-helmed "Make Me Better," production is top-notch. If there's a disc that can restore the fabulousness to being Fabolous, Somethin' is it. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Best Cd Yet.......2007-07-19

I got this cd for the song Make me Betta, but the whole cd is great, I highly recommend this cd to anyone.

LOSO DOES IT AGAIN.......2007-07-19

I would have have to say I was pretty happy with this album. Probably not his best work, but definitely worth buying. From nothing to something definitely seems like it is intended to be a bit more commercial sounding than his last album.

Fab's has another hit.......2007-07-12

Don't know why people are giving this low stars if you don't like it then don't worry about it. Listen to the classic rap albums all day and cry about the new hip pop that is out today. Cry to yourself though and don't be bitter about Fabolous new album because it is good hip pop album. I recommend buying this hip pop album it is worth it. HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Decent.......2007-07-11

Fabolous's 4th album is "From Nothin To Somethin". What I've always noticed about fab is that even though he tries to sound mainstream a lot he is still very underrated. Fabolous is right in same category as Trick Daddy & Mystikal. They can make good songs but their albums never really blow you away or make you say wow that's some tight s**t right there.

"From Nothin To Somethin" is a 15 track release with collaborations on all but 2 songs.

The album gets off to a pretty good start with "From Nothin To Somethin Intro", a decent opener that kind of sounds like a freestyle. the beat is crazy. And if the song was a little bit longer instead of just being an intro it would probably be one of the better songs on here. This album is basically the typical rap album these days. You got the songs where he constatly brags about himself ("Yep, I'm Back", "I'm The Man" feat. Red Cafe & "Jokes On You" feat. Pusha-T of The Clipse). As well as the songs for the ladies ("Baby Don't Go" feat. T-Pain, "Make Me Better" feat. NE-YO, "First Time" feat. Rihanna & "Real Playa Like" feat. Lloyd). You got the club bangers ("Diamonds" feat. Young Jeezy & "Return Of The Hustle" feat. Swizz Beatz). "Brooklyn" feat. Jay-Z & Uncle Murda has a great beat. But the hook is very dissapointing. It reminds me of "New York S**t" from Busta Rhymes's cd The Big Bang. The standout track for me is "Gangsta Don't Play" feat. Junior Reid. The beat is tight and Fab and J Reid deliver a solid street track. The only two songs that Fabolous really shows any hunger on are "Change Up" feat. Akon and the deep track "What Should I Do" feat. Lil Mo. And the bonus track "This Is Family" feat. Ransom, Freck Billionaire, Red Cafe, Joe Budden & Paul Cain is a solid posse cut. This album will go platinum but it isn't album of the year material.

My Top 5

1. "Real Playa Like" feat. Lloyd
2. "Diamonds" feat. Young Jeezy
3. "Change Up" feat. Akon
4. "Return Of The Hustle" feat. Swizz Beatz
5. "Make Me Better" feat. NE-YO

Honorable mention tracks

- "Gangsta Don't Play" feat. Junior Reid
- "Brooklyn" feat. Jay-Z & Uncle Murda
- "What Should I Do" feat. Lil Mo

From Nothin' To Somethin'.......2007-07-10

Definitely not his best but trust me it will grow on you. If you're a real Fab fan u will be willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. The problem with this album is not a lack of features got em (Lloyd, T-Pain, Akon, Jay-Z, Ne-yo, Red Cafe, Rihanna) or hot beatz got em (Just Blaze, Swizz Beatz etc.) but a lack of hooks. Brooklyn w/ Jay-Z was especially disappointing for that reason. But The cd does have at least 7 pretty good tracks and who can deny the kid with the Grammy grin? Hope this helps. Najwa >: <

Average customer rating: Bone Thugs #1 Lead Me, Guide Me Good Album OK Their best since The Art Of War

Strength & Loyalty Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Manufacturer: Full Surface / Interscope ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bone Brothers 2 Epiphany Double Up T.I. vs T.I.P. Because Of You ASIN: B000O58ZQW Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

1. Flow Motion
2. Bump in the Trunk - feat. Swizz Beatz
3. Wind Blow
4. I Tried - feat. Akon
5. Lil Love - feat. Mariah Carey & Bow Wow
6. C-Town - feat. Twista
7. Order My Steps (Dear Lord) - feat. Yolanda Adams
8. Streets - feat. the Game & will.i.am,
9. 9mm
10. Gun Blast
11. Candy Paint
12. So Good So Right - feat. Felecia
13. Sound the Same
14. Never Forget Me - feat. Akon

Amazon.com

It doesn't happen much, but there are times when the departure of a group's most prominent player inspires the rest of the act to get seriously bizzy. Strength & Love, a tight disc that skitters from track to shiny track with imagination and a renewed sense of rap's widened boundaries, makes Bone Thugs-N-Harmony a prime example. Without Bizzy Bone to layer a drizzle of Midwestern vocal weirdness over their sound, Layzie, Krayzie, and Wish Bone call in a crew of hard-hitting helpers: Akon delivers twice, first on the melting "I Tried" and again on the weepy "Never Forget Me," Mariah Carey flits through "Lil Love" alongside Bow Wow, and Twista and Yolanda Adams also make reputation-enhancing appearances (Twista by barreling through "C-Town" at breakneck speed and Adams by giving it up gorgeously for God on "Order My Steps (Dear Lord)"). Best of all about this proud-making comeback disc is its clever use of samples: "Wind Blow" pins the Fleetwood Mac chestnut "The Chain" down to urban pavement without wrecking its spirit, and the smartly produced "The Streets" updates the vibe of Bobby Womack's timeless "Across 110th Street" while preserving its grit-covered class. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Bone Thugs #1.......2007-07-24

Every track on this cd is good ive been a bonethugz fan ever since i could listen to music i grew up with most of there music so i was excited when i found out they where comin out with a new cd if you like bone thugs at all you should get this.

Lead Me, Guide Me.......2007-07-21

This track & "I Tried" are two of the best tracks I've heard from anyone in years.
I would compare them to DMX & 2Pac.
Keep up the great work guys.

JBL --> REPPIN' LAKE COUNTY OHIO!!!

Good Album.......2007-07-14

Bone Thugs come back strong with this latest addition. Their sound has been updated, but is still recognizable as uniquely Bone Thugs

OK .......2007-07-13

I was a bit disapointed because there are only two or three songs on the CD that I play. I guess my expectations were too high and too reminiscent of their old stuff. My son plays it non stop, hence the reason 3 stars!

Their best since The Art Of War.......2007-07-08

To me,this is the Bone cd is the best since the Art Of War. I liked some tracks off of Resurrection, and Thug Stories was the best cd in a long time,but this tops both of those albums with no problem at all. I like every track on here except for 2 of them. Tha Bone boys are back and they brought they fire flow that they were known for in the begining!!!

If you still doubt this groups talent then listen to the album opener Flow Motion...makes my jaw drop every time that I hear that track!
Bump In The trunk should become another Bone classic. They actually make "Wind Blow" work 100%! The first single is a sad song about trying in life,but also kind of inspirational at the same time. C-Town with Twista is awesome, everyone tears their verse up! 9mm and Gun Blast remind me of them 'ole Bone Boys classicks!!!

If you ever been a fan of Bone, then pick this classick up! Bone boys are back 110%!

Average customer rating: i like this cd good intro Every track is excellent, but there are some Missing 2 Pac Forever Pac's Life

2Pac - Greatest Hits 2Pac Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: All Eyez on Me Life After Death The Chronic 2001 Me Against the World ASIN: B00000FCBH Release Date: 1998-11-24

Tracks:

1. Keep Ya Head Up
2. 2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted
3. Temptations
4. God Bless The Dead
5. Hail Mary
6. Me Against The World
7. How Do U Want It
8. So Many Tears
9. Unconditional Love
10. Trapped
11. Life Goes On
12. Hit 'Em Up

Tracks:

1. Troublesome 96'
2. Brenda's Got A Baby
3. I Ain't Mad at Cha - Danny Boy
4. I Get Around
5. Changes
6. California Love (Original Version)
7. Picture Me Rollin'
8. How Long Will They Mourn Me?
9. Toss It Up
10. Dear Mama
11. All About U
12. To Live & Die In L.A.
13. Heartz Of Men

Amazon.com

An indispensable and definitive collection showcasing the passionate genius of the late rapper. The album's nonchronological sequence highlights the contradictory impulses that made Tupac's music so commanding; the 21 well-loved "hits," some slightly reedited for legal reasons, are accompanied by four previously unheard songs. Of the new material, the raw-sounding "God Bless the Dead" has been the subject of the most speculation, owing to its subject matter: a eulogizing of the late Notorious B.I.G.--a mysterious feat, since Tupac was killed six months before Biggie. And, making its first proper appearance on a Tupac album, the B-side "Hit 'Em Up" stands as the most intense outburst of pure venomous rage ever captured on tape. Whether he's waxing political, philosophical, or just plain paranoid, Tupac's empathetic, charismatic style remains unmatched. --Charley Gothic

Customer Reviews:

i like this cd.......2007-07-25

i like this cd i;ve been wanting it for ever and finally i got it love it!

good intro.......2007-04-24

if you don't have any 2pac albums, this is a perfect start. The songs are very close to what I would have picked for a greatest hits.
If you really like 2pac and rap, I would say skip this and buy each of his cd's instead. There still is some great material from him not on this CD

Every track is excellent, but there are some Missing.......2007-04-10

Bad things don't exist on this album, every trakc is Pac at his finest. However there are so many more that should be on here, like Pain (which was omitted from Above The Rim and can't be found anywhere), F*ck The World, Pour Out A Little Liquor, and tons more!!! But yes the music is all amazing with my favourite tracks being
Disc 1:
1. Keep Ya Head Up - Incredible way to start the album
2. God Bless The Dead - Whether its about Notorious B.I.G. or not the song is amazing with a very creepy beat
3. Me Against The World - Very introspective
4. So Many Tears - Pac's darkest song ever
5. Hit Em Up - All my god!!! Calling this a classic diss to me is an understatement, even those other dudes ripped Bad Boy. By far the greatest diss song ever

Disc 2:
1. Brenda's Got A Baby - Was this a true story? on the music video that was on my resurrection DVD it said "Based on a true story" but someone else say it was made up. Well its a great song anyway
2. I Ain't Mad At Cha - Amazing Daz production and lyrics
3. Changes - Another very introspective track with a fantastic piano beat
4. Dear Mama - My absolute favourite Pac song ever!!! As you know, one of the reasons why many consider Pac the best rapper ever is because no one else could make a song like this. Look at 21 Questions by 50 Cent for example, he just sounds corny, this song is genious
5. Heartz Of Men - Some prime Pac lyricism with an excellent DJ Quik beat

Peace and Rest in peace to

Tupac Amaru Shakur: 1971-1996 (We all miss ya)

2 Pac Forever.......2007-04-04

This CD has to be a part of your collection if you dare to call yourself a Tupac fan. Tupac Shakur is not easily dismissed when it comes to music of the century. Yeah I said music, not just "rap" music. Music is felt and moves the listener, putting it in a category is not what qualifies it. Nothin but Cali Love for my homie !!!!!!! For all you haters, listen and learn how its done on the real.

Pac's Life.......2007-02-07

Tupac Shakur 1971-1996 was one of the pioneers for West Coast Gangsta Rap in the 90's and despite being a fantastic MC he got just as much time in the spotlight for his lifestyle, cocky attitute, controvercial behavior, problems with the law and later his premature death. Many of his early songs were thugish gangsta anthems with explicit lyrics and at times it felt like Pac got trapped under that particular charachter, but that's only one side of the story. He portaited an ideal of a young stuggling black male with a troubled past that wouldn't get away from him. From time to time there were also songs that dealt with deeper subject like unwanted pregnancy of a young girl on "Brenda's Got a Baby" Friendship "If My Home Calls", Respect For Women on "Keep Ya Head Up" and premature deaths of homies on "Life Goes On". Tupac's versability and undpredictable behavior was fascinating and his sometimes very emotional sides aswell. He was far from the one-dimensional thug as the media wanted to make him. However, after two successful solo albums Tupac was sent to jail after sexual assault on a fan. While in Jail he started reflecting over his life and eventually his third album was penned, "Me Against the World" a very deep, serious and sincere album. Songs like, the title track, "If I Die 2 Nite", "Tempations", "So Many Tears" and ofcourse the touching tribute to his mother "Dear Mama". It debuted at #1 on the album charts making Tupac the first artist in Prison to top the charts. Perhaps it was also his greatest album too. Some fans however, didn't apreciate the changed Tupac and when his forth album "All Eyez On Me" was finally released it was a back 2 back album that mostly dealt with issues that made 2pac a star back in the day. It was a huge commercial success with hits like the westcoast anthem "California Love", "How Do You Want It" "I Ain't Mad At Cha" and "Heartz of Men". It was also the first ever double album in Hip Hop, making it an even bigger ambition. He also enjoyed great success with acting, other then starring against Janet Jackson in "Poetic Justice" in 1993, he was also making a few films later on. Sadly Tupac was shot to death in a drive by shooting in September 1996 and this ultimately led to an even bigger legacy of an Hip Hop soldier dying as an martyr, and rumours started popping up that he wasn't really dead, Considering there was and still is loads on unreleased material. And who killed Tupac, was it Suge Knight that was scared he would abandon his label? or was it a vendetta from East Coast Rappers?, or was it an old feud from somewhere else?. When Tupac died he was probably the greatest rapper alive, both enormously popular, controvercial and equally good writer and MC. He did use alot of samples to his music though and his lifestyle was a contributing factor to his legacy but he was a magnificient artist that sadly left us too soon. Like some people mentioned, this "Greeatest Hits" collection was released by Death Row and some minor hits weren't included, however you get most of the important hits and with 25 songs on this doubles album you shouldn't be dissapointed. Remember, 2pac was a very productive musician and released countless of singles and having them all included would make this album too long. Overall, Great Collection that captures his best moments. Rest In Peace.

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Curtis Manufacturer: Aftermath 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 Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: T.I. vs T.I.P. Graduation From Nothin' to Somethin' Double Up Finding Forever ASIN: B000QUCPUC Release Date: 2007-09-04

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Underground Kingz UGK Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: T.I. vs T.I.P. Ridin High Get Money, Stay True Double Up Epiphany ASIN: B000K7UFL2 Release Date: 2007-08-07

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Cocaine - Featuring Rick Ross
3. The Game Belongs To Me
4. Tell Me How Ya Feel -Featuring Jazze Pha
5. How Long Can It Last-Featuring Charlie Wilson
6. Players Anthem- Featuring Three 6 Mafia
7. Two Type of Bitches- Featuring Dizzee Rascal
8. Candy
9. Quit Hatin' The South-Featuring Charlie Wilson and Willie D
10. Next Up-Featuring Big Daddy Kane and Kool G Rap
11. Heaven
12. Still Ridin' Dirty
13. Hit The Block -Featuring T.I.
14. Trill Niggas Don't Die-Featuring Z-Ro
15. Take Tha Hood Back- Featuring Slim Thug, Vicious and Middle Fingaz
16. Stop-N-Go- Featuring Jazze Pha
17. Again-Featuring Ronald Isley
18. Real Women- Featuring Talib Kweli and Raheem DeVaughn
19. Shattered Dreams-Featuring Sleepy Brown
20. Chrome Plated Woman
21. Gravy
22. Underground Kingz
23. Life Is 2009 -Featuring Too $hort
24. Living This Life
25. Outro
26. Like That

Album Description

It's been a while, and UGK has a lot to say! Underground Kingz is a special 2 CD set! Not only that, folks celebrating UGK's return are a veritable who's who of the inner circle, and they lined up to lend their talents for UGK's eighth. They include Three 6 Mafia, Lil Jon, Scarface, Too $hort, T.I., Rick Ross, Slim Thugz, Andre 3000, and more! In 2006, UGK is free and pimpin' again - just like you wish you could. Their highly anticipated, star studded, and no-holds-barred release is simply put...the perfect stocking stuffer!

Average customer rating: Young Jeezy presents U.S.D.A.: Hot Winter USDA: Hot Summer!!! Almost got it YESS SIR! As a true jeezy fan I give this garbage 2 stars

Young Jeezy Presents U.S.D.A.: Cold Summer U.S.D.A. , and Young Jeezy Manufacturer: Def Jam ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: T.I. vs T.I.P. Double Up Epiphany From Nothin' to Somethin' Trill Entertainment Presents: Trill Fam ASIN: B000OQDV0Q Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

1. Focus
2. White Girl
3. Get It Up
4. Check
5. Corporate Thuggin'
6. Throw This Money
7. Pam
8. Quckie
9. Live My Life
10. Ride Tonight
11. What It Is
12. I Keep Tellin' Myself
13. Respect Da Shield
14. Go Getta

Amazon.com

The themes may be familiar, but the spirit is fresh: Working with his United Streets D-Boys of America crew, Young Jeezy finds his flow on Cold Summer and has no compunction about settling into it, even when that means his compadres Slick Pulla and Blood Raw get bumped to the side of the beat. From the hot, hooky "White Chick" (street code for cocaine, despite all the shout-outs to Christina Aguilera) to the bangin' second single "Corporate Thuggin'," this is Jeezy's baby--introspective, Jeez-ified joints like "I Keep Tellin' Myself" and "Live My Life" lay street life out for close inspection, and "Check" and "Focus" chug along to characteristically unstoppable choruses. Slick Pulla and Blood Raw step up most notably on "Get It Up" (Pulla) and "Respect the Shield" (Raw), and they give off an energy Jeezy clearly coasts on; overall, though, the title gets it right. Jeezy's doing the presenting here--he's a cool, capable leader in a unit whose players don't yet equal him, but probably will in the space of a few mixtapes. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Young Jeezy presents U.S.D.A.: Hot Winter.......2007-07-23

We all know who Jeezy is and what were going to get from him so let me enlighten you on the other two members: Slick Pulla and Blood Raw.
Slick Pulla: Prior to this I've heard him on some mixtapes. Even though his rhymes were mediocre he gave Jeezy a run for his money but on here his rhymes are subpar to say the least.
Blood Raw: The worst rap clone in rap history next to The Realest(2pac clone) and Drag-on(DMX's mini me)! He sounds like Snagglepuss and rhymes like Jeezy. I mean heavens to murgatroid since Jeezy wants to sign clones he might as well bury the hatchet with his equally wack archrival Gucci Womane and sign him. There are only two tracks that are worth mentioning. Check is the best song on here and Ride Tonight is okay. The first single White Girl is so stupid one has to wonder how anybody can call it a banger plus the hook is just as silly as the song itself. Classic examples of beatwasting is exhibited on Corporate Thuggin, Get It Up and Focus as all three bust some suspect verses over those dope beats. The original version of Go Getta was nothing to brag about but its better than the lackluster remix with Jadakiss(who had the only decent verse on the track). I Keep Tellin Myself, Pam and Quickie should have been found their way into the studio trash can like this mixtape. Bottom Line: Cold Summer is one of the worst releases of 2007. Young Jeezy, Slick Pulla and Blood Raw busts below average rhymes over dope production(with a few exceptions on the production part) and its safe to say that Jeezy is only going to get worse. Just avoid what comes out of this camp like a rabid dog.

USDA: Hot Summer!!!.......2007-07-06

To eloborate on C. Allen's review... the tracks on this album are bangin'. Coming out of ATL, its refreshing to hear an album that doesnt have a dance to match every freakin song. Young Jeezy successfully kept the same winning formula from his debut album with USDA. He still keeps it as street on this album as he did with his underground mixtapes like "I Am The Street Dream" & "Snowman."

I heard he has a mixtape with Fabolous coming out called "When The North & South Collide Part 2"...should be a banger!!!

Almost got it.......2007-07-04

I gave this a 5 star rating based on the fact it is a mixtape and not an album. If it was an album I would have given it 4 stars but that's besides the point. The USDA did their thing on this album and I'm happy Jeezy introduced them to the public on a commercial standpoint. Like all of other Jeezy related material, there is some solid production. If your not familiar with Jeezy or what he's about then the content of this mixtape may be over your head. Besides that, Jeezy drops some very good verses. Slick and Bloodraw need a little more time to develop.

Some songs I preferred were:
12. I Keep Tellin' Myself, 09. Live My Life, 07. Pam, and 05. Corporate Thuggin'.

YESS SIR!.......2007-06-11

Y.G. iz my dogg on tha real, his beats and lyrics be madd ill-matic, when I heard tha first track I just knew It guna be off tha hook, if u ain't got it now...then wut tha hell r u doin!?!

As a true jeezy fan I give this garbage 2 stars.......2007-06-08

Are you guys serious?!?!?! How can you rate this piece of junk of a cd anything higher than a 2. I am not hating on them, just being honest. There isn't one song on this cd where I caould listen to the whole thing. Jeezy has fell off. If want to hear some real Jeezy music before he got saturated with mainstream, listen to Thug Motivation 101, Boyz N Da Hood album, and the DJ Drama Trap or Die Mixtape.

Average customer rating: Good CD No explanation needed!! the best album ever Propelling gangsta rap into the new millennium... WEST COAST 4 LIFE

2001 Dr. Dre Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Chronic Doggystyle The Marshall Mathers LP The Slim Shady LP All Eyez on Me ASIN: B000023VR6 Release Date: 1999-11-16

Tracks:

1. Lolo (Intro)
2. The Watcher
3. You
4. Still D.R.E.
5. Big Ego's
6. Xxplosive
7. What's The Difference
8. Bar One
9. Light Speed
10. Forgot About Dre - (featuring Eminem)
11. The Next Episode
12. Let's Get High
13. Bitch Niggaz
14. The Car Bomb
15. Murder Ink
16. Ed-Ucation
17. Some L.A. Niggaz
18. Pause 4 Porno
19. Housewife
20. Ackrite
21. Bang Bang
22. The Message

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Despite the number of guests on hand, Dr. Dre's decade-/century-/millennium-ending sequel to The Chronic is, like its predecessor, less a stack of posse cuts and more an elegantly seamless work from West Coast hip-hop's premier auteur. Deliberately cinematic in everything from its mix of moods to dramatic musical surges, 2001 is Dre's assessment of the gangsta life in medium shots. No longer fully immersed in violence and random sex, yet aware of their attraction, he often lets his guests blow steam about whatever's on their minds. When he takes stock of gangbanging circa late '99, though, he drops his neutral tone; he even provides another half-joking but stern warning to protégé Eminem on "What's the Difference." Between his discovery of Slim Shady, visits from old pal Snoop Dogg, and, most of all, the masterful sound and flow of this CD, Dre should shut down all talk of his supposed irrelevance. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Good CD.......2007-07-10

if you like dr dre, X-Z, and eminem youll want this CD, really good there isnt one disapointing song on here

No explanation needed!!.......2007-06-13

This is one the best albums out there just go get it!!!

the best album ever.......2007-05-17

i have owned this CD since the year 2000, and i still havent a heard a cd better than it or anything that come close. this will be my all time favorite album. buy this cd. and if u dont love it, your not a true rap fan.

Propelling gangsta rap into the new millennium..........2007-05-14

By 1999, Dr. Dre had gained the status of being one of hip hop's most important pioneers both as a rapper and a producer, the man behind such hip hop classics as Straight Outta Compton, Doggystyle, and his own trendsetting debut The Chronic. At this point, he was already moving past the genre of g-funk that he had helped establish seven years earlier, instead focusing on his new Aftermath Records and promoting new artists like Eminem. On "2001," Dre returns with a vengeance, transforming the sound of west coast hip hop once again. On The Chronic, Dre pioneered the smooth, laidback, rolling and woozy hip hop sound of g-funk, which would be relentlessly imitated for the next decade. So with this album, Dre reestablishes himself as a musical genius, defining a whole new style of west coast rap that set the bar for the coming years. Gone are the lovable slow hollow basslines and whining synths, the female vocalists, and the extensive p-funk samples, in favor of a fast, angrier sound. The beats on "2001" are creative and original, musically the west coast's most important album of the last decade. The beats are more electronic and futuristic sounding, they are upbeat and more menacing. A deeper listen shows just how rich the productions are musically; the electronic instrumentals and thumping bass are very catchy and addictive. Even the skits have great beats. Lyrically, Dre and his crew of LA rappers are furious and explicit, full of threats, gang-throwing, and gun talk. Like on The Chronic, almost every song is sort of a posse-cut, and the frequently featured guests include Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Eminem, Kurupt, and Hitman, as well as single cameos by numerous others. The verses are not for the weak at heart, but this is gangsta rap at its most provocative and entertaining. The consistency is quite admirable, there's no slow songs or any odd cuts, just straight hardcore the whole time. You know what a classic this is because every single song is so recognizable, I've heard at least half of these songs on the radio at one point or another, they're such epic anthems. Overall "2001" is an incredibly influential album and is tons of fun to listen to.

Following an intro, the album begins with "The Watcher," an eerie production featuring Knocturnal, a great start. Dre shows his dark sense of humor over a droopy, dark musical backing on "F... You," featuring partner-in-crime Snoop Dogg and Devin the Dude. This is followed by the absolutely classic "Still D.R.E.," one of his discography's finest songs. The beat is incredible, a hard-hitting bass heavy groove, and Snoop and Dre both spit great verses, asserting they remain the same gangstas from the early-90s, this song's a true anthem. "Big Egos" is a memorable, depressed collaboration with Hitman. My favorite song is "Xxplosive." This beat is absolutely incredible, one of my favorites of all time. The blippy instrumental and the head-nodding bass are perfect, it's just so catchy. Nate Dogg and Kurupt both make inspired appearances on this hip hop classic. The furious "What's the Difference" has a very well known beat and threatening lyrics from Dre, Xzibit, and Eminem. The shorter "Lightspeed" showcases some space-age production. "Forgot About Dre" is the next classic, an infamous Eminem collaboration that immediately became an anthem. An incredible beat is covered with some of Dre and Em's angriest lyrics. Both lyrically and musically, this song embodies the entire album's quality, establishing a new force in rap. This is followed by the rap standard "The Next Episode," arguably Dre's most famous single. The thumping, upbeat track has one of the most well-known instrumentals and simply fun rhymes from Dre and Snoop, giving way to Nate Dogg's classic "Holdup!" cadence. "Let's Get High" is fast and memorable, and the dreary "B... N..." is another unique collabo. "Murder Inc." is a chilling narrative over an equally scary beat. The posse cut "Some LA N..." brings together west coast legends King Tee, MC Ren, Xzibit, and Knocturnal for one of the album's best songs lyrically. The unforgettable "Housewife" has an infectious beat and an inescapable hook, this song also appears on Kurupt's album Tha Streetz Iz a Mutha. The simple yet satisfying "Ackrite" precedes the lovable "Bang Bang," a gangsta anthem. The incessant gunshots and chanting are awesome. The album ends with the wonderful "The Message," a conscious track dedicated to Dre's late brother. The sad lyrics are supported by music and vocals to match.

"2001" is one of the most important albums of the last decade, breaking the mold and reinventing the sound of west coast hip hop. Dre once again proves his musical genius, and this album is a consistent and inventive masterpiece. This shouldn't factor into my review, but this album just has tons of sentimental value to me as well, I remember when this came out it seemed like every one of my friends was playing it all the time. "2001" is a must have for any fan of gangsta rap.

WEST COAST 4 LIFE.......2007-03-01

"it was a great summer when this album dropped!

CLASSICK! "

man when still d.r.e dropped it was so damn hot

Average customer rating: 2PAC is a Revolutionary!!! A true masterpiece in every sense of the word. Could Have Been a Great One Disc Album... Spread Across Two It Drags On Too Much... All Eyez on Pac All Eyez were on him

All Eyez on Me 2Pac Manufacturer: Koch Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Me Against the World The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory 2Pac - Greatest Hits R U Still Down? (Remember Me) Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. ASIN: B00005AQE8 Release Date: 2005-03-08

Tracks:

1. Ambition Az A Ridah
2. All Bout U
3. Skandalouz
4. Got My Mind Made Up
5. How Do U Want It
6. 2 Of Americaz Most Wanted
7. No More Pain
8. Heartz Of Men
9. Life Goes On
10. Only God Can Judge Me
11. Tradin' War Stories
12. California Love (Remix)
13. I Ain't Mad At Cha
14. What'z Ya Phone #

Tracks:

1. Can't C Me
2. Shorty Wanna Be A Thug
3. Holla At Me
4. Wonda Why They Call U
5. When We Ride
6. Thug Passion
7. Picture Me Rollin'
8. Check Out Time
9. Rather Be Ya
10. All Eyez On Me
11. Run The Streetz
12. Ain't Hard 2 Find
13. Heaven Ain't Hard 2 Find

Amazon.com essential recording

Simultaneously serving as both endless fodder for intellectual debates and the album most likely to be blaring out of the adjacent car's window, All Eyez on Me is a phenomenon that packs a wallop with every listen. Unquestionably the most nihilistic album to top the Billboard charts--and it's doubtful that any will match it--Eyez also manages to dish out the good-times dance tunes and still flow seamlessly. Recording commenced within hours of Tupac Shakur's release from prison, and a year's worth of pent-up ideas are unleashed with a fury akin to lifting the lid on a box of plutonium. The line between high art and insufferable reality, possibilities and self-destruction, has never been so blurred. Eyez is a landmark achievement that is unlikely to be topped by any heir apparent to the hip-hop crown. --Gregg Turkington

Customer Reviews:

2PAC is a Revolutionary!!!.......2007-07-26

2PAC could have lived a story of success in the music world or in Hollywood, for that matter. Talented, presentable and above all else, Socially Conscionable. A tragic and forceful figure of the modern era able to put it all into lyrics. Prison term certainly adding the final touch, I think. 2PAC was not a congenial kind of guide to a lot of people and I am certain that is why he was finally killed. This guy was a "creative force" to be reckoned with, the language of the streets his most decisive weapon. His fertile mind his source. But the music sucks! If you take all the words out and just play the music this album is below par. A lot of sequenced sections, same notes played over and over with very rare exceptions. Rap is mostly a beat, I think I understand, and all it requires is the delivery of the words. Truly a world onto itself and God knows there are some monster rappers! But very few create their own music and play it with passion and skills. To the point that the music could stand alone if necessary if only to prove that music and rap can and should go hand to hand. How long can you repeat the same background music, or listen to drum machines before you start missing great sounds?! That said, 2PAC is undoubtedly one of my heroes for here is a man that had it going on and chose to keep challenging the forces that be. He could have sold out and age gracefully but he opted to be a Revolutionary! His Bros must be very proud of him and his enemies can probably kiss his ass for they were not the ones who were on the Spotlight! 5 Stars for his Talent but the music no more than a 3 Stars equals 4 Stars? PS Everyone in the album with him sounded so awesome, he must have been surrounded by Excellent Bros'!

A true masterpiece in every sense of the word........2007-07-05

Tupac was a true MC and poet. His improvisations and lyrics were second to none. I always said that he was the Gil Scott Heron and Curtis Mayfield of his generation because he was so insightful and knowledgable about different things from the industry itself to the politics and injustices that exist in the communities across the country. "All Eyez on me" is a true masterpiece and is my personal favorite Tupac Shakur album.

Could Have Been a Great One Disc Album... Spread Across Two It Drags On Too Much..........2007-06-14

This album starts off great. Disc one is filled with tons of excellent material that is among the best work Pac has put out. In fact, the only track I wasn't feeling was 'How Do U Want It' with K-Ci and JoJo. Many of the tracks featured on disc one are straight up classics, such as the well-done single 'California Love (Remix)' with Dr. Dre. 'Got My Mind Made Up' is my personal favorite track on this album, and it features Redman and Method Man, who do an excellent job here. The rest of the songs on disc one range from good to excellent. I would give disc one at least a four star rating.

Disc two, however, is run of the mill 2pac affair and is filled with numerous boring and mundane tracks that really drag this set down. The opener on disc two, 'Can't C Me' which features funk legend George Clinton is definitely a highlight, and 'When We Ride' featuring the Outlawz is pretty good as well. However, the bulk of the second disc is extremely mediocre and forgettable.

This collection is still worth owning for disc one, but approach the second half of the album with caution. I found 2pac's later post-death release 'Until the End of Time' to have more worthwhile content than this release.

Stand out tracks: 'Got My Mind Made Up', '2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted', 'California Love' (remix)

All Eyez on Pac.......2007-06-09

2Pac changed his style a bit from his previous release Me Against the World as he was now aligned with the most powerful hip hop label in the world, Death Row. He hits a grand slam for gangsta rap with this one. He shows his great aggression on the mic and collaborates extremely well with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre to make classic joints like 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted and California Love. This is one of the greatest albums ever released not just from the West Coast, but hip hop in general.

All Eyez were on him.......2007-05-08

Im going to be brief. Upon his release from prison Tupac drops a double album classic All Eyez On Me. Even though its missing the political Pac I knew from 2pacalypse Now and Strictly For My N***az, it is nevertheless a great album that I still bump from time to time. Standout Tracks on Discs 1&2:AMBITIONZ OF A RIDAH, GOT MY MIND MADE UP(classic matchup with the Dogg Pound, Method Man and Redman), HOW DO YOU WANT IT, 2 OF AMERIKAZ MOST WANTED, NO MORE PAIN, HEARTZ OF MEN, ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME, TRADIN WAR STORIES, CALIFORNIA LOVE REMIX(RIP ROGER TROUTMAN), I AINT MAD AT CHA, CANT C ME, HOLLA AT ME, PICTURE ME ROLLIN, CHECK OUT TIME, ALL EYEZ ON ME(was once an anthem out here and rightfully so) and RUN THA STREETZ. Filler: The only song I cant feel is Heaven Aint Hard 2 Find. Bottom Line: 2pac dropped two classics The Seven Day Theory and All Eyez On Me. His rhymes were still sharp(even though the political side is missing)and the production was super. All in all one of the best double albums ever made. One last thing I never compared him to Malcolm X or Martin Luther King Jr but this son of a panther is not just another rapper you fool! G-Dep, House Of Pain, Lil Flip, Lil Jon(yeah right he is a hypeman)Tony Yayo etc are just rappers. Tupac, Krs-One,Chuck D, Immortal Technique,Rass Kass, Dead Prez, The Coup, Paris, Ice Cube(the old one), X-Clan, Sunz of Man, T-Kash, Uno The Prophet are all over and beyond your silly rappers and if you think all these soldiers are just rappers you need to stick to bubble gum bull**** you're used to. Next time talk what you know which is absolutely nothing which means you'll be keeping your mouth closed for a while!

Average customer rating: outstanding work by an outstanding artist! Worthy of being a classic. One Of The Finest From '96 (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5 Stars) Reviewer below me needs his head checked immediately The First Will Always Be The Best

Reasonable Doubt Jay-Z Manufacturer: EMI America Records 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 Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Blueprint In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 Vol. 2, Hard Knock Life The Black Album Vol. 3: Life and Times of S. Carter ASIN: B00000HZG9 Release Date: 2006-11-14

Tracks:

1. Can't Knock The Hustle
2. Politics As Usual
3. Brooklyn's Finest
4. Dead Presidents II (New Lyrics)
5. Feelin' It
6. D'Evils
7. 22 Two's
8. Can I Live
9. Ain't No *****
10. Friend Or Foe
11. Coming Of Age
12. Cashmere Thoughts
13. Bring It On
14. Regrets
15. Can I Live II

Amazon.com

Jay-Z's classic debut is a compelling reflection on his life as a hustler. It's invested with an uncommon complexity and candor that has noticeably faded in his later material. Armed with clever phrasing and sly deadpan wit, Jay-Z navigates indulgent romps ("Can't Knock the Hustle"), thought-provoking introspection ("Regrets"), and devastating street-corner soliloquies ("Friend or Foe") with savvy composure. The beats on Reasonable Doubt, provided by the likes of DJ Premier & Ski, are as irresistibly slick as his persona. "Brooklyn's Finest," his mic-passing session with his friend Notorious B.I.G., takes on a torch-passing significance in the wake of Biggie's death. That song, and the entire album, foreshadows Jay-Z's subsequent ascension to kingpin status. --Del. F. Cowie

Customer Reviews:

outstanding work by an outstanding artist!.......2007-04-04

I didn't get into hip hop until about a year ago, and I have gradually been buying all the classic albums and the new good ones that come out. The artist I have the most of is...you guessed.. Jigga Man himself. At first I only had heard the newer Jay-Z on The Black Album and Vol.2 and Vol.3 and I thought that was great work, but Reasonable Doubt is awesome! The album is pure hip hop, great rhymes and great beats. Jay-Z always commits to quality and he built his foundation with one hell of a debut.

Worthy of being a classic........2007-03-07

I've been trying to get this album for almost 9 months. 9 months ago, I asked for it for my 12th birthday. But when my grandmother went to a store to get it for me, one of the workers said the album was out of print. I knew I could buy it off here but I didn't ask my dad because he would get me an edited version and I hate them. I went to Trinidad two weeks ago and saw it in a music store in the Port of Spain Airport. I couldn't believe it was there. I begged my dad to get it for me but the CD was the explicit version. He said he might get it for me on the way out and he did but on the conditions that I couldn't listen to it until we got home and that I paid him back. I had to pay him twenty dollars but it was still a great deal for me.
So I downloaded the CD on itunes at home and I loved it. It made his Kingdom Come album look terrible. I like Jay's music in this CD best and not any of his new music from Kingdom Come besides "Lost One" for a few reasons.
One, it might just be because everyone says this is his best album. Which is very understandable when you listen to it but sometimes you just ending up liking a song because you want to.
Two, more about the album, the lyrics are amazing and flow better with the beats. Jay-Z's one of my favorite rappers because I find that he always spits out the right words at the right time.
Three, the good guest appearences. I did enjoy the songs with guest appearences the most, particually Mary J's appearence in "Can't Knock The Hustle", Foxy Brown's in "Ain't No N****", and the Notorious B.I.G. in "Brooklyn's Finest."
I think I have to agree with most Jay-Z fans when they say this is his greatest album. Plus, I ain't no critic, but I don't normally give too many five star reviews. If I had to pick five rap albums to give five stars to, this would be one of them. I'm sorry to all you Kingdom Come fans but I just don't think his lyrics are as clever as they used to be. But's that's only my personal opinion and with it, Reasonable Doubt is 100% worthy of being an album of both critic and fan praise as well as a hip hop classic.

One Of The Finest From '96 (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5 Stars).......2007-03-03

Man oh man, to believe this is Jay-Z's debut here, "Reasonable Doubt". This album dropped back in 1996, when many rappers were looking at the materialistic side of things in music (i.e. money, fast cars, etc.). What Jay-Z did on his debut was a classic. Jay-Z probably already had money, but he was a hungry rapper, and his hunger showed throughout this album.

A lot of these songs here are classics. "Can't Knock The Hustle" that featured Mary J. Blige is one of the best songs on here (there is a remix with Melissa Morigan that is better than this), as well as the beat behind it. On this album, Jigga displays his excellent word play on here, like on "Politics As Usual", and the well known "Dead Presidents". The latter song has that well known sampled Nas sample "I'm out for dead F'in Presidents to represent me". Depending on which version of this CD you have, the song is either two verses or three verses. Mine is three.

Guest appearances also come clean as well. One of my favorite tracks is the Primo laced "Bring It On" featuring Jaz-O and Sauce Money. Also the late Notorious B.I.G. comes in for the song "BK's Finest" another dope track. Foxy Brown joins in with Jay for the "Ain't No *****". Even Memphis Bleek does a good job on the song "Comming Of Age" and the bonus song "Can I Live II".

Jay-Z dropped a classic back in '96, that still gets play here in '07. I loved this CD everytime I play it, because it's good to hear one of raps biggest icons back when he was just another rapper. Some may say that this is Jay-Z's best album. I really can't make that call on that right there, although people have already established their opinions. Although I believe that this is one of Jay's finest LPs.

Lyrics: A+
Production: A
Guest Appearances: A-
Musical Vibes: A
Overall: A

Favorite Tracks: Can't Knock The Hustle, Politics As Ususal, BK's Finest, Dead Presidents, 22 Two's, Can I Live, Comming Of Age, Friend Or Foe '96, Cashmir Thoughts, Bring It On

Honorable Mention: Regrets

Peace Everyone!!!

Reviewer below me needs his head checked immediately .......2007-02-04

i dont know what this freak is trying to say coming to the conclusion that this album doesn't have a-list producers, kid you are nuts.. this is some of the hottest production to ever come out of mainstream rap. maybe if you did research you'd know dj premier was all over this, with the likes of irv gotti, ski (amazing producer), clark kent, damon dash and peter panic.. and one track produced by knobody, which happens to be one of the best..

damn what is this world coming to?

anyways, every track is hot.. jays lyrics were so on point its chilling (d'evils still sends shivers down my spine) just listen to premiers scratching.. underground heads know whats up .. this was and still is the hottest album jay dropped.. nothing comes close.. this is real rap before he sold out.. and jayz would be nothing with out BIG L (rest in peace) corleone 139 harlem new york represent to the fullest

-NOSTALGIA AT IT'S FINEST-
one love

The First Will Always Be The Best.......2007-01-27

Reasonable Doubt released in 1996....showed the world a hungry Shawn Carter....very few knew him from a verse he did on Original Flavor's "I Got Cha Open". As the first artist off the freshly christened Rocafella label, Jay-Z became Brooklyn's best representative overnight....his lead off single "Ain't No N***a" destroyed the air and radiowaves shared alongside femme fatale Foxy Brown. At first listen, you knew that Jay-Z was destined for greatness. Reasonable Doubt enlisted memorable guest appearances, and the lyrical prowess of Jay-Z made this an instant classic....even though 10 years later, I don't agree that Jay-Z still possesses the same lyrical greatness that caused him to skyrocket to the top of hip hop, this album will always remain in my steady rotation. To all of you youngsta's out there, don't claim that Jay-Z is a legend until you hear how it all started first.

Dance Music:

1. Get into It
2. Get into It
3. Give in to the Rhythm
4. Head Machine
5. Hey Bitty [CD-single] [Import]
6. Hip Hop Drunkies [CD-single]
7. Hip Hop Mix
8. Honey, That's Show Biz
9. House Sounds of London
10. I Am What I Am

Dance Music

dance music

Dance Music

Adam & Eve [Import]

Carnival!

Either Side of Midnight [Import]

A Map of the World (1999 Film) [Soundtrack]

Begin Here [Import]

Feel the Music [Import]

Debbie Does Dallas (2002 Off-Broadway Cast) [Soundtrack]

Dvorak: Slavonic Dances; String Serenade

Earl Greyhound [EP]

Claudio Arrau in Germany: Pre-War Recordings

Flight Test

Eleventh Hour [Import]

Estoy Aqui

Music of Ancient Serbia - Dragoslav Pavle Aksent'evich / Muzyka Drevnej Serbii - Dragoslav Pavle Aksent'evich

Bridge to Havana