Family Business

About the Artist
BLACK MIKEY - Black Mikey fell in love with Hip-Hop at an early age. Inspired by musical pioneers like the Sugar Hill Gang, George Clinton, Grandmaster Flash, and Afrika Bambaata, he began writing rhymes as a way of expressing his feelings about true life experiences.

You might describe Mikey's style as a mixture of old and new school rap that Mikey has absorbed over the years. He blends old school flavors, contemporarily updated, to create a vast and complete lyrical catalog of flowing rhymes. Simply stated, "I can't really describe my style. It's really nobody's style-its my own. Im not trying to sound like too much of anybody, but at the same time I want others to sound like me", says the San Diego based B-Boy. This mixture is sure to make a permanent impression on Hip-Hop and its fans. Johnny Rourke - Johnny Rourke was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. As the newest recruit of the Filtered Souls family, he carries himself as a natural MC destined to be heard through hip-hop. As a youth, he participated in and won several break dance competitions in his hometown. As Hip-Hop grew very rapidly in Canada, it became a part of his soul. Nonetheless, he emerged as a B-Boy and landed in San Diego, California with the help of Skyline Records.

Now residing in California, Johnny Rourke has discovered how competitive the game really is, but his relentless approach to the business quickly earned him a slot on Skyline Records debut album "Family Business." San Diego's rap scene is challenging, even for natives, but Johnny Rourke stepped up to the plate and has become an extraordinary songwriter and lyricist.

MAD ONE - San Diego is long over due for a spot on the Nationwide map of Hip-Hop strongholds. Mad One is a Chicano, a direct product of the streets of this border town, and his lyrics bring fresh topics and stories to Hip-Hop listeners of all ages and races.

Call It Chicano Rap, Reality Rap or whatever you want, but make no mistake. . . Mad One brings it to you raw and uncut. Backed by the driving rhythms and haunting melodies of Filtered Souls Productions, this young lyricist will definitely earn himself legendary status In Hip-Hop. BIG MAINE "Big Maine, destined for money and fame!" This MC has a vocal tone and delivery that will surely earn him the luxuries his lyrics suggest. From the streets of South San Diego and Inglewood, California, he has mastered the art of turning his urban-life stories into rhymes of survival. Steady Livin LARGE: Big Maine stands six feet tall and weighs about two-hundred and sixty pounds. His presence is awesome and his personality exceeds his size. If his lyrical abilities dont make you a fan, his cool vibe and "BIG" smile will, at least, make you remember him. On Stage: Being at a Big Maine show is like at an action-adventure movie scratch that its like being in an action-adventure movie. Complete with high-energy drama and flawless mic control, this performer gives audiences of hip-hop music a refreshingly new kind of show. He demands attention on stage and captivates crowds with his play-by-play descriptions and reenactments of reality. SECRET SERVICE East meets West with a touch of Latin flavor Secret Service uses a unique fusion of Spanish, Puerto Rican and Mexican rhythm and style to create a new and refreshing vibe in Hip-Hop music. Hailing from two different coasts,, East and West,, Status and E.S. (The MC's) have developed a cool blend of playerlistic rhymes and catchy hooks that is captivating Southern California. The Latin flavor that this team brings to the genre is definitely a testimonial to the fact that not all Spanish rappers on the Westside are gangsters. Influenced by pioneers such as The Alkaholiks, Erykah Badu and Maxwell, these two artists believe in the "originality is a must" attitude and it shows. Status and E.S. have paid their dues as performers and studio artists. They are well known and respected in Southern Cali's Hip-Hop scene and have been on regional compilation albums such as the Vital Signs project that won them praise in the magazines Straight From The Lip and The Source. They are well on their way to the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame and both of these youngsters are still in their early twenties.

Product Description
The family recorded its first album all together, entitled Family Business, San Diego is ready. Mixed at Paramount Recording by Guy Snider, Lou Michaels and Norwood Barber II and mastered by the almighty "Big Bass" Brian Gardner at Bernie Grundman, this project lifted the camp's sound to new heights.

Family Business,Various Artists

Average customer rating: Just a lot of fun Family Force 5 -- A Force to be Reckoned with... What I've Been Looking For! best cd ever Its GREAT!

Business Up Front Party In The Back (Diamond Edition) Family Force 5 Manufacturer: Gotee Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rap Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Five Score and Seven Years Ago Southern Weather Portable Sounds Oh! Gravity. Polarity ASIN: B000NA288Y Release Date: 2007-03-20

Tracks:

1. Cadillac Phunque
2. Kountry Gentleman
3. X-Girlfriend
4. Drama Queen
5. Put Ur Hands Up
6. Love Addict
7. Earthquake
8. Replace Me
9. Lose Urself
10. Peachy
11. Supersonic
12. Numb
13. I Love You To Death
14. Face Down
15. Never Let Me Go

Customer Reviews:

Just a lot of fun.......2007-07-29

Like one other reviewer, I'm at least 40, and while I know this is really music created by and for the younger generation, I love this CD. It rocks and the bass shakes my car like crazy! And it's refreshing the the lyrics are something I'm not ashamed for my kids to listen to. For me, it's a pleasant change from some of the other me-too music out there today. I think the guitar work is hard-driving, the vocals are innovative and while subtle, some of these songs have good solid Christian messages. I'd have to say my favorite song is "Love U to Death", or maybe "Never Let You Go", but I love the whole CD. If you want to find a band and a CD that will rock you and make you feel good to boot, go buy this one! You won't be sorry!

Family Force 5 -- A Force to be Reckoned with..........2007-06-26

Family Force 5 delivers an onslaught from the first second to the very end. It's a wall of sound from start to finish that is some of the most fun you're likely to ever hear (unless they ever release an equally good sophomore album, etc).

This is the perfect crank-it-up, piss off your neighbors, head-banging kind of music. And it's great to scream along to.

What I've Been Looking For!.......2007-05-11

This cd is exactly what I have been looking for. Nice crunchy guitars, upbeat, and clean vocals. I just picked it up today, and I couldn't help but put my window down and turn the stereo up. I'm pushing 40, and this cd made me feel like I was in high school again. Great, great fun disc.

best cd ever.......2007-05-08

i listen to this cd every single day. family force five is the absolute best!!!!!

Its GREAT!.......2007-05-07

Family Force 5 is one of the best bands out there! their music is super catchy and you'll wanna sing it all day long... I DO! Before I had heard FF5 I didnt really like the loud upbeat music, but these guys were just so good I couldnt help but wanna hear them again and again! so I bought the CD. Trust me if you are fun, crazy, and loud you will LOVE this CD!!!

Average customer rating: no business, all party You, too, will become addicted!!! Get up and dance! Great music, fun band Can't help but Dance!

Business Up Front/Party In The Back Family Force 5 Manufacturer: Maverick ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rap Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Smile, It's the End of the World The Face of Love Comatose End of Grey The Art of Breaking ASIN: B000CS462S Release Date: 2006-03-14

Tracks:

1. Cadillac Phunque
2. Kountry Gentleman
3. X-Girlfriend
4. Drama Queen
5. Put Ur Hands Up
6. Love Addict
7. Earthquake
8. Lose Urself
9. Peachy
10. Supersonic
11. Numb
12. Replace Me

Amazon.com

Arriving out of Atlanta like high school sophomores who stole mom's car to hit spring break in Daytona Beach, the 3 brothers and 2 others of Family Force 5 deliver their debut, Business Up Front/Party In The Back. Without a doubt the focus here is on the "party", as most of the record is devoted to getting down, chasing girls ("Drama Queen" sounds like it was written by a 14 year old who just got dumped), and driving around with the radio blasting. Not that there's anything wrong with these things, but the band comes off more like Limp Bizkit's smart-ass little brother than a bunch of kids on a tear.

No one would accuse FF5 of over-thinking their music and lyrics--when your album title is a.k.a. a mullet, intellectualism probably isn't your highest priority. Overall, the album seems genetically engineered to appeal to as wide an audience as possible, piled high with 80's synths, rap/rock riffs and shout-along refrains, and name-checking everything from break dancing to Speak & Spells. In the end, trying this hard causes the FF5 to wear out their welcome. It's only when the band drops the catchy chorus on "Kountry Gentleman" or "Love Addict", you may just find yourself speeding down the highway, bobbing your head a little despite your better judgement. --Ben Heege

Album Description

Straight out of the Nu South, Family Force 5 is greazy, beat oriented, righteous Crunk Rock with blistering New Wave guitars and gritty-witty lyrics. Combining Outkast with Rage Against the Machine, Beastie Boys with the White Stripes, Family Force 5 won two awards-Best Band and Best Live Act-and was nominated for two others at the second annual Atlanta Music Guide Awards in September. Now FF5 redefines the Dirty South with its debut major label album, Business Up Front/Party in the Back.

Customer Reviews:

no business, all party.......2007-04-29

I love this CD! One of the most fun discs I have ever heard. Great to work out to, great to drive to, great for a pick-me-up. I only gave it a 4 because it never goes very deep, though there are a few songs that have a somewhat deeper meaning if you read into them. I hope they make more CD's; they certainly have talent.

You, too, will become addicted!!!.......2007-02-13

I first heard of FF5 while working in a Christian book/music store when I heard "Luv Addict" playing over the sound system. That song just stuck with me and I was hooked, so I bought the CD. WOW!!!!!!! Repeat after me: "I will buy this CD, I will buy this CD!" If you do not buy this CD, you are really missing out. Even as a 36-year old mother of 3, I absolutely love this music. It is so fresh and just good plain fun. And if you are looking for some great music to work out to...look no further! I am a runner and listening to this music has helped me increase my time because it really gets the adrenaline pumping!! Also, I love the messages in "Luv Addict" and "Replace Me". Last night I found myself worshipping God so deeply and dancing so energetically while listening to these songs that today I have the worst sore neck!! Consider yourself warned...you will not be able to sit still while listening to FF5. Inevitably, you will become a headbanger!! I love this band and I love the fact that they are Christians, and also that their music will cross over to anyone who just plain loves great music. Trust me, this CD will appeal to all types of music fans and is an absolute must-buy!!

Get up and dance!.......2007-01-10

If you are looking for a cd to get you outta your chair and moving, this is it. You can't help but blast every song and dance in your seat while you are driving, which tends to cause strange looks from other motorists! If they owned this cd, they would be doing the same thing! FF5 is a great band out of ATL with a Christian background. I first heard them on Sirius channel 67 (Revolution) and had to have the cd. It was worth every penny and I never have to worry about what kind of message the kids are getting from the music.

Great music, fun band.......2007-01-06

This is a CD that everyone in my house loves. I am a 42 year old man who grew up on on AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Van Halen, etc. My wife loves U2, Third Day, Lifehouse, etc, my 15 year old daughter loves Coldplay, Switchfoot, etc, my younger boys love DCTalk and TobyMac.... but WE ALL LOVE THIS CD!!! It is fun, it is funny, and the music kicks butt. Really. Buy it, you will like it and these guys deserve our support.

Can't help but Dance!.......2006-11-29

This group is one of the most unique, awesome, different bands I've ever heard! If you're tired of the same old depressing music get this CD and I promise you won't be able to stop yourself from dancing!!! And just when I thought they couldn't get any better I find out they're a Christian Band!!! Warning: If listening to this CD in the car exspect getting some wierd looks from people as you rock out driving past! But don't let that stop you! ROCK OUT!!!

Average customer rating: bay love Bay Area Sh!t

The Family Business Get Low Playaz Manufacturer: Get Low Records 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 General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004UAKN Release Date: 2000-08-15

Tracks:

1. Family Business
2. Gamblin' Shack
3. Eyes on the Street [Radio Edit]
4. Foreva Ball
5. We Got It Screwed
6. Rain
7. Sunlight
8. Disrespect
9. Keep 'Em Skirtin'
10. Too Shady
11. Thug Livin'
12. Warning Is Mercy
13. Eyes on the Street
14. Wrong Place, Wrong Time
15. Fillmore Heads

Customer Reviews:

bay love.......2002-06-03

its off tha hinges.....glp is still puttin it down real propa... buy this if u true.

Bay Area Sh!t.......2001-01-21

This cd is tight as hell. Straight Bay Area Frisco game. San Quinn is one of the best rappers out right now and deserves more recognition. The beats are all hella tight done by JT the Bigga Figga, Metro, and more Frisco producers. This cd is a must have for all those Bay Area rap fans. A perfect album that will probably be considered a classic in a few years. Peace WestRider

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Family Business E.S.G. Manufacturer: 101 Distribution 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 ASIN: B000A2GSUO Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

1. 60 Bars
2. You Don't Know E
3. Bosses
4. Roll Call
5. I Done Made It
6. Back Streets
7. By My Side
8. Fuck Yall
9. How Ses Do
10. Ride with Us
11. Where Da Love
12. On My Own
13. Down South
14. Fuck with Me
15. 32
16. Get Cha Grind On
17. On Lock
18. Goin Down Tonight
19. Now You Callin'
20. Sprung

Product Description

Track Listing Not Available

Format: CD

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Rockin' Is Our Business Freddie Bell Manufacturer: Bear Family ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001B43 Release Date: 1996-03-19

Tracks:

1. Hound Dog
2. Move Me Baby
3. Five-Ten-Fifteen Hours
4. Old Town Hall
5. Big Bad Wolf
6. I Said It And I'm Glad
7. Rockin' The Polonaise
8. Giddy Up A Ding dong
9. Hound Dog
10. All Right, Okay, You Win
11. The Hucklebuck
12. Rompin' And Stompin'
13. Stay Loose, Mother Goose (Overdub)
14. Hey There You
15. Take The First Train Out Of Town
16. Voo Doo
17. Teach You To Rock
18. I'm Advertisin' (With Added Handclaps)
19. You're Gonna Be Sorry
20. Variety
21. Rockin' Is My Business
22. Rockin' The Polonaise
23. Giddy Up A Ding Dong
24. Hound Dog
25. Stay Loose, Mother Goose
26. You're Gonna Be Sorry
27. Rockin' Is My Business

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Family Business Young Bleed Presents da Corleone Family Manufacturer: Da'tention Home 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: Rise Thru da Ranks from Earner Tugh Capo My Own ASIN: B0001MZ70K Release Date: 2004-04-06

Tracks:

1. Family Jewelz
2. Fa' All My Niggas
3. One Tugh Grow On
4. Availability
5. O.K.
6. Buck Jump
7. South Made
8. Still Alive
9. N.E. Body Killa'
10. Who Did Dat'
11. Call the Police
12. Always Hustlin'
13. No Bullshit
14. Bella' Victorian
15. Ill Mannered
16. Stay in Ya' Place
17. South Side Gangstas'
18. Herb N' Cowboys
19. You Already Kno'
20. Costra Nostra

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The Family Business Get Low Playaz Manufacturer: Getlow 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 ASIN: B000A2H9IY Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

1. The Family Business
2. Gamblin' Shack
3. Eyes On The Street (Radio)
4. Foreva Ball
5. We Got It Screwed
6. The Rain
7. Sunlight
8. Disrespect
9. Keep 'Em Skirtin'
10. Too Shady
11. Thug Livin'
12. Warning Is Mercy
13. Eyes On The Street (Street)
14. Wrong Place, Wrong Time
15. Fillmore Heads

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Unfinished Business The Royal Family ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000GBELIA Release Date: 2006-05-02

Tracks:

1. What Cha Know About
2. Look at Her
3. Sick Wit It
4. Who
5. Take Me for Examble
6. Boy
7. Get off My Shoes
8. Who out the Frame
9. We Been Doing This
10. Depend on I
11. Big Boy Ballin
12. Riding Down on Wankies
13. Bullets Coming
14. I Be Bout It Brother Be Trouble
15. Never Been in Love Like This
16. Suppose to Be Friends
17. What Wha What Screwed and Chopped
18. DRK Syd Outro

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Family Business Seven ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000RZN9CE

Product Description

1 Intro 2 Fuck With Me 3 Where The Work At? 4 Dreams 5 I Still Got It 6 The Dealer 7 Here On The West 8 Hennessy 9 Life I've Chosen 10 The Next Time 11 The Things We Do 12 On The West Coast 13 The Dope Game 14 This Song 15 Ice Cold 16 Varrio Muzik 17 From L.A. To The N.Y.

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Family Business Power Houze Manufacturer: Power Houze ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000063KQJ Release Date: 2002-03-26

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Yall Don't Wanna
3. Black Lips
4. Say Claude
5. We Like To Swang
6. 2 Way Pager
7. Ride With Me
8. 10/24
9. F**k Wit Me
10. Jump
11. 3 Tha Hard Way
12. B*tch N'ggaz
13. Baby Boo
14. Hubcaps And White Walls
15. Get On Tha Floor
16. Dirty Game
17. Aint No Thang
18. Taxi (Bonus Track) - B-Flat

Product Description

Excellent condition, includes the original CD, case, and paperwork, First Class shipped, ask me for my CD List!;

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6. Goin' 2 War
7. Golden State [Explicit Lyrics]
8. Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [Explicit Lyrics]
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