The Realness [Explicit Lyrics]

1. Dramatic Entrance

2. American Beauty

3. Thun & Kicko - Cormega,

4. Saga

5. R U My Ni**a?

6. Unforgiven

7. Fallen Soldiers

8. Glory Days

9. Rap's a Hustle

10. Get Out My Way

11. You Don't Want It

12. 5 for 40

13. They Forced My Hand - Cormega, Tragedy Khadafi

14. Fallen Soldiers [Remix]

The Realness,Cormega,Landspeed,East Coast Rap,Gangsta Rap,Hardcore Rap,Hip-Hop,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop

Average customer rating: Addictive and thought-provoking Phenominal Refreshing, innovative, dynamic Masterfull Overwhelmingly Beautiful and Poetic!

The Dusty Foot Philosopher K'naan Manufacturer: Bmg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mind Control Gold and Wax Joyful Atlantis: Hymns for Disco Right About Now ASIN: B000A1IKCO Release Date: 2005-06-23

Tracks:

1. Wash It Down
2. Soobax
3. What's Hardcore?
4. My Old Home
5. Moment
6. I Was Stabbed by Satan
7. My God
8. Smile
9. If Rap Gets Jealous
10. Dusty Foot Philosopher
11. Strugglin'
12. In the Beginning
13. Hoobaale
14. African Way
15. Voices in My Head
16. Boxing My Shadow
17. For Mohamoud (Soviet)
18. Until the Lion Learns to Speak

Album Description

K'naan, former refugee, now based in Toronto makes music that is a mixture of hip hop, African beats and world music intertwined - combining African drums, chants, handclaps, guitars and organic instrumentation sets this album outside the hip hop herd. K'naan creates music with a message. Leaving Somalia at the age of thirteen on what turned out to be the last commercial flight ever to do so, amidst a crumbling society and the end to this day of any form of central government K'naan carried with him a very strong sense of purpose as well as his amazing lyrical gift, which has made him a beacon for other artists a well as those dedicated to global change. Canada only release! With his unique voice and truly authentic style, K'naan brings an enormous dose of realness and urgency to the hip-hop world in a time when people are desperate for it. From a personal and cultural history rooted in poetry (being the grandson of one of Somalia's most famous poets), K'naan widens the traditional hip-hop perspective. Discovered and produced by Track & Field, same producers that discovered and produced Nelly Furtado, Dusty Foot Philosopher is comprised of 18 total tracks including 'Smile', 'My Old Home', 'In The Beginning', 'Voices In My Head', 'Wash It Down', 'Hoobaale', 'Rap Gets Jealous' and more. BMG. 2005.

Album Details

Negotiating his Way Forcefully Through a Gritty Sandstorm of Spoken-word and African Instrumental Interludes, K'naan Brings Us a Collection of Funky, Original Backgrounds Nearly as Weighty as the Cautionary Words that Float above Them. In his Liner Notes, K'naan Recounts a Nearly Fatal Incident Involving a Live Grenade which He and a Couple of his School Friends Discovered in their Classroom in Mogadishu, Somalia. While Playing with the Mysterious Object, which Initially Looked Like a Potato, the Grenade's Pin Slipped. Throwing it as Fast and as Far as He Could, the Destructive Object Lay to Ruin Much of the Empty Building. Thankfully, No One was Hurt. Then Only Ten Years Old, K'naan (Whose Name Means "The Traveller" in Somalian) Credits that Event as the Watershed Moment which Led Him to Become a Writer.

Customer Reviews:

Addictive and thought-provoking.......2007-07-07

Everyone will have their own opinion, but in my opinion (which is the best! : * ) this is the best CD I've purchased in a long time. If you like Arrested Development, Donnie, Stevie Wonder, India Arie or anybody who's not just singing or rapping for the sake of filling airtime, you'll love it. In The Beginning makes me dance, Hoobaale makes my think and sing at the same time, and What's Hardcore makes me laugh at the stupidity of mainstream hip-hop "gangstas". I love it.

Phenominal.......2006-12-16

I generally listen to reggae and have recently gotten into more Hip-hop and Rap. So, while I may not have the best perspective on this type of music, I will put it simply: this album blew me away. I really can't put my finger on it, but K'naan is fantastic. He is clever, angry, poetic, lyrical, and contemplative all at the same time. Besides the rythims, beats, etc., which are great, K'naan is able to give the listener a picture of whatever he's rhyming about, literally a picture in your mind. And, this is fundementally positive rap, hard to find no doubt, and it also makes you want to stand up a move around. I recommend this album to any fan of music, and I anxiously await K'naan's sophmore attempt.

Refreshing, innovative, dynamic.......2006-11-27

I normally don't go for hip hop and I hardly ever give 5 stars, but quality trumps genre any day, and this is some great stuff. Musically influenced by hip hop beats and his native Somalia, he manages to keep them successfully distinct. When he does merge them, it is with skill and style and wit. Too often merged styles end up sounding muddy, but not here.

The lyrics are poetic. He deals with some very serious subjects, but manages to inject humour and pragmatism without cheapening the message.

Finally, the album works well as a whole, not just a collection of songs, though you'll probably want to add some singles to your playlists.

Enjoy!

Masterfull.......2006-10-19

I had a chance to see K'naan at the Breedlove Tour with Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Pharaoh Monche and Jean Grey and let me tell you he rocked the show. I had the chance to meet him after the show as he was selling his beautiful album at the back of the Fillmore in Denver and what a guy. Humble, kind, very down to earth. His music expresses the hardships of leaving his homeland and the unimaginable pain of living in modern day Somalia. His music expresses the frustration and anger about his homeland but also brings hope about the future, as well as awareness as most people especially in the U.S. have no idea what is going on over there because CNN and other corporate media just cover it as a rogue state. K'naan puts the human element in his music and expresses it beautifully. Great all around CD, original beats, lyrics, and well put together. Keep on fighting K'naan wherever you are.

Overwhelmingly Beautiful and Poetic!.......2006-10-04

I'm an East African who grew up right over the border from Somalia and even then, I've never heard anyone say anything about Somalia other than rehashing CNN's point of view. It was always just a "messed up" place and nothing else. Finally this young brother speaks with such passion about the life and people that LIVE there...despite the turmoil and everything else there is LIFE and LOVE and K'Naan does such a phenomenal job getting that across. Listening to his tracks you can feel the pain, the frusteration, the hope...everything. He also acknowledges that just because he's no longer in a war-torn country doesn't automatically mean that life is great, a thought rarely discussed when it comes to refugees. It's often assumed and believed that we've done them all a great huge favor by removing them from their country...and while it's obviously better not to live under the fear of death, there's also the fact that generally people prefer to live in their home surroundings with the people they love and are familiar with. Migration, even to the lands of milk and honey in the west, is a HUGE sacrifice. Bravo K'Naan! This CD is a major contribution to Africa's history and to the masses whose thoughts and feelings are rarely acknowledged in an affirming an unbiased manner. An ESSENTIAL piece to anyone's library!

Average customer rating: The Realness is the realness Cormega is for real The Realness... Cormega - The Realness The Real Album!

The Realness Cormega Manufacturer: Landscape Germany 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 General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The True Meaning Legal Hustle The Testament Lifestylez Ov Da Poor and Dangerous My Brother's Keeper ASIN: B00005LN49 Release Date: 2001-07-24

Tracks:

1. Dramatic Entrance
2. American Beauty
3. Thun & Kicko (featuring Prodigy of Mobb Deep)
4. The Saga
5. R U My Ni**a?
6. Unforgiven
7. Fallen Soldiers
8. Glory Days
9. Rap's A Hustle
10. Get Out My Way
11. You Don't Want It
12. 5 For 40
13. They Forced My Hand (featuring Tragedy Khadafi)
14. Fallen Soldiers (remix)

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

If rap's a hustle and only the strong survive, then Cormega must be an ironman. Better known for what he hasn't appeared on, 'Mega's name first came to light when Nasty Nas mentioned during "One Love" that he'd been incarcerated. Then came his much-publicized non-tenure with Nas's supergroup, The Firm. After years of dealing with street-music biz madness, Cormega has taken his time to craft The Realness. Similar in theme to his friend Prodigy's H.N.I.C., The Realness mainly deals with day-to-day life in the ghetto, while throwing a sideways nod to industry drama and the art of rhyming. On first listen, this might seem to be little more than that ol' bittersweet thug reflection people love to indulge in, but the quiet beats and somber lyrics will grow on you. The real gem here is "American Beauty," a succinct, multidimensional breakdown of the development of hip-hop at the hand of her creators. Are you listening, Nas? --Rebecca Levine

Customer Reviews:

The Realness is the realness.......2006-11-09

The title "The Realness" explains it all. A lot of rappers talk about what they did and do when they don't. Cormega actually did and does it. Dramatic entrance was one of my favorite songs since 2000, which hasn't yeilded many good albums or artists besides Cormega and Little Brother. The last 8 years or so has been a terrible period for hip hop/rap. Cormega has been around for ever, and was supposed to blow up like Raekwon and Nas. It's probably better he didn't blow up like them because he has kept all his real fans, without losing the real street flows. Cop this. Peace.

Cormega is for real.......2006-07-15

The Realness was easily the best album of 2001. The production is flawless for an independent release and the lyrics are perfect. Cormega tells a story better than anyone. With the clowns people consider rappers these days, Cormega is for real. Tracks that stand out are Thun & Kicko feat. Prodigy and Rap's a Hustle.

The Realness..........2006-05-12

If you've never heard of Cormega, he is the second most poetic, respected & creative Mc's ever to come out of Queens, behind Nas. Similarly he is undoubteduly in the top 10 NY artists of all time. Yes, I know that is a bold statement but for me & alot of other true fans, its the truth. Cormega is very down to earth, and his style is one of the most distinctive in hiphop. The Realness is the best example of how Great of an MC cormega is, for all those who don't know, and it needs to be checked out if you consider yourself to be an NY hiphop fan. Even though its 2001, the realness is reminiscent of the sound that was so prominent in the best time for hiphop (The Early - Mid 90's). Most of the production on the realness is handled by Queen's legend;Havoc,J-Love,Ayatollah,Alchemist & others who all bring nothing less than impeccable for Cormega to lay down his inspiring material. The highlights of the album are definitely the tracks "American Beauty", were Cormega makes subtle comparisons of hiphop with a human being, talking about its journey throughout the years and how its progressed. Likewise "They Forced My hand" featurng tragedy khadafi is nothing short off a QB classic, with a beat that should send shivers down your spine. Cormega even performs his brief trademark poems, with no beat, on the track "5 for 40" showing passion & creativity that only an understanding hiphop fan can appreciate. By all means necessary get this album if you claim to be a fan of that "real" hiphop, as Cormega is the epitome of "real". CLASSIC. Peace!

Lyrics - 10/10
Beats - 10/10
Originality - 9/10
Replay Value - 10/10

Also check out: "True meaning" & "the testament" by corey, because they also need to be heard.

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Cormega - The Realness.......2006-03-16

Another good Cormega album. Just for my style, some of the beats on here I wasnt feeling MUCH but a little bit. Some of the beats I liked alot. But I gave this album 5 stars just for the fact that Cormega doesnt spit about stupid sh**. He spits about real stuff that happens, life. Thats why this album deserves that rating. You know you could wack beats, but if your lyrics are THAT good, it makes up most of the time. And Cormega does it on here. Check this album out for sure, youll like it. Real hiphop in the hands of this album. Some DEEP songs on here, slow paced, and some uptempo tracks. Check this!!!

My Top 5 Songs
1.Dramatic Entrance
2.The Saga
3.Fallen Soldiers
4.Glory Days
5.Get Out Of My Way

The Real Album!.......2006-01-09

Personally,I respect this dude and his lyrics for not being fake.He definity out shined everyone in Queens that year with this album.He shown heart and keept it real!A true underground Classic.One Love,Mega

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Sight Unseen Mas Mindz Manufacturer: Movinnum Entertainmentz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA9TCS Release Date: 2002-04-02

Tracks:

1. Darkness
2. Green Woman
3. Shake That
4. Sit Down & Shut Up
5. Ballin
6. Gladiator
7. Retaliation
8. Knock This
9. Say What...
10. Tyred
11. Material Thangz
12. Sight Unseen
13. Thugz Love Song Love Loss

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Realness Art Recycling Factory Manufacturer: Extraplatte ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000050SEM Release Date: 1996-01-01

Tracks:

1. Welcome
2. Fullhouse
3. Maiwipferln
4. Minutes
5. TV Cannot Worry Me
6. Blue Noon
7. Prelude in G
8. News Flash
9. Nicht Von Nirgendwo
10. Pissing Mink
11. A(nother) Child Is Born
12. San Pedro
13. P. M. Slight Return

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Keep It Country Manufacturer: Country Boy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA4D0Q Release Date: 2004-09-07

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Strong Emotion Manufacturer: Kara Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAH5Q0 Release Date: 2004-07-06

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Thru My Eyez C-Ride Manufacturer: KingCity Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAKVR0 Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Dawning
3. No Stoppin' Us (Interlude)
4. Rock the Spot
5. In the Air Tonight
6. Please Come Home
7. Tiglath Pileser
8. Keep It Hot
9. Unconscious Environment
10. Thru My Eyez
11. Heaven
12. Oh No
13. Freak Mix
14. Record Release Party
15. Cali'z Finest
16. When Souljahz Collide
17. Wat U Know Bout' Dis

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I 8 the Sandbox Mary Mulliken Manufacturer: Fredandbetty Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00080QRK4 Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

1. You Ain't Worth A Dime
2. Don't Be A Stranger
3. Good To Be Home
4. Marina From The Marina
5. My Only Friend
6. La Vida Brillante
7. My Way Back Home
8. I'm A Man
9. 'Til I Saw You Next To Me
10. Purple Stream

Product Description

Singer-Songwriter

Average customer rating: Deserves 10 Stars ! ! Just Listen The Ultimate Artist

Nobody Nowhere Manufacturer: Donna Williams ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA3TZ6 Release Date: 2003-02-18

Customer Reviews:

Deserves 10 Stars ! ! .......2007-03-04

This collection of music by Donna Williams is sensational! She has a gorgeous voice! The words are meaningful & insightful. The melodies are absolutely exquisite & unique. The production quality is awesome. Someone recommended this CD to me, saying, "All the songs are really good." However, I found that to be an understatement. The songs exceeded my expectations, and I was not prepared for how struck I was by the CD from the very first time I heard it. Typically on music collections that I like, there are from one to three songs that stand out. However, on this CD, most of the songs not only stand out, but rank as some of the best music I've EVER heard. Once I put it into the CD player of my car, it didn't come out for the better part of a year. The first time I moved on to other music, I went right back to this CD. I am so glad that Donna Williams overcame the obstacles that might have prevented production of these songs -- which have truly enriched the realm of music!

Just Listen.......2006-07-25

My wife has been playing this for days, and I have to say, it's GREAT. Just check it out, it's good for everybody.

The Ultimate Artist.......2006-07-25

Donna Williams' music WILL touch you. She is an artist in ways that are incomprehensible to most. I urge you to listen, read, and check out her paintings and sculptures, for she epitomizes the word ART, as she is a master work in and of herself.

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La Vie En Rose Presents... Volume 1 Music Factory , Darren Ash , Martin Smith , Miguel Brown , Evelyn Thomas , Barbara Pennington , Hot Gossip , Earlene Bentley , Seventh Avenue , and The Communards Manufacturer: Music Factory Records Ltd. France ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music ASIN: B000SO4M9S

Product Description

LA VIE EN ROSE' PRESENTS Volume One - Two Mixes Of Hi NRG Realness ------------------------------------------- TRACKS: A - An oral extravaganza 1. MIQUEL BROWN - So Many Men, So Little Time (Saint & Sinner Tranny Mix) 2. THE FLIRTATIONS - Earthquake 3. KOFI & THE LOVENOTONES - Countdown 4. EVELYN THOMAS - Reflections 5. BARBARA PENNINGTON - All American Boy 6. HOT GOSSIP - Break Me Into Little Pieces 7. JAMES And SUSAN WELLS - R.S.V.P. 8. SARIENE BENTLEY - Caught In The Act 9. KELLY MARIE - I'm Om Fire 10. SAMANTA GILLES - Let Me Feel It 11. SEVENTH AVENUE - Ending Up On A High 12. THE COMMUNARDS - Never Can Say Goodbye ------------------------------------------------------ B - The Second Coming... 1. EVERLYN THOMAS - High Energy 2. SYLVESTER / PATRICK COWLEY - Menergy 3. PHYLIS NELSON - I Like You 4. DIVINE - Native Love (Step By Step) 5. BOBBY 'O' - I'm So Hot For You 6. DIVINE - Love Reaction 7. RONI GRIFFITH - The Best Part Of Breaking Up 8. SINITTA - So Macho 9. MAN 2 MAN MEET MAN PARRISH - Male Stripper 10. SYLVESTER / PATRICK COWLEY - Do Ya Wanna Funk 11. JEANIE TRACY - Time Bomb 12. MODERN ROCKETRY feat. JO-LO - Cuba Libre 13. JO-LO - Soul

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