Hip Hop, Vol. 2 [Explicit Lyrics] [Import]

Disc: 1
1. Nuthin' But a "G" Thang
2. Murder Was the Case - Dat Nigga Daz, Snoop Dogg
3. Me Against the World - 2Pac
4. No Vaseline - Ice Cube
5. Dogg Pound 4 Life - Tha Dogg Pound
6. Hip-Hop Drunkies - Ol' Dirty Bastard, Tha Alkaholiks
See all 10 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. MC's Act Like They Don't Know - KRS-One,
2. I Left My Wallet in El Segundo - A Tribe Called Quest
3. How Ya Want It We Got It [Native Tongues Remix] - Jungle Brothers
4. Dark Side of the Wall: 2000 - Public Enemy
5. Message - Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five
6. Apache - The Sugarhill Gang
See all 10 tracks on this disc
Disc: 3
1. Join the Dots - Roots Manuva
2. Play On - Jungle Brothers,
3. Back by Dope Demand - The King Bees
4. Amongst the Madness - Nextmen, Soulson
5. I'm Riffin [1990 Remix] - MC Duke
6. Movement
See all 10 tracks on this disc

Hip Hop, Vol. 2,Various Artists,Deca Dance,Club/Dance,East Coast Rap,G-Funk,Gangsta Rap,Golden Age,Hardcore Rap,Hip-Hop,Jazz-Rap,Old School Rap,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop,Soul/R & B Collections,West Coast Rap

Average customer rating: a little let-down jill scott Just TRY to Justify Your Hatred For This Album It's Jill Scott... of course it's hot Just Beautiful

Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds, Vol. 2 Jill Scott Manufacturer: Hidden Beach ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Philly Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Vol. 1 Experience: Jill Scott Collaborations Album II Baduizm ASIN: B0002S94RK Release Date: 2004-08-31

Tracks:

1. Warm Up
2. I'm Not Afraid
3. Golden
4. The Fact Is (I Need You)
5. Spring Summer Feeling
6. Cross My Mind
7. Bedda At Home
8. Talk To Me
9. Family Reunion
10. Can't Explain (42nd Street Happenstance)
11. Whatever
12. Not Like Crazy
13. Nothing (Interlude)
14. Rasool
15. My Petition
16. I Keep

Amazon.com

While most neo-soulsters crank out albums like their hip-hop counterparts, Jill Scott takes a more traditional approach to her craft. Four years after the release of her debut, Who Is Jill Scott, Words & Sounds Vol. 1, Scott returns with the masterful Beautifully Human: Words & Sounds Vol. 2. The album features a collection of lush and hypnotic songs that will make you want to fall in love, live life, and be a better person all at the same time. Lead single "Golden" is a prime example of this. Set to a midtempo groove made for the dance floor, "Golden" is a shiny, beautifully-written narrative about living life to its fullest. The old-school R&B ballad vibe of "Petition" is reminiscent of Minnie Ripperton or early Chaka Khan. However, "Bedda at Home" is anything but laid back. Combining elements of jazz, soul, and old-school hip-hop breakbeats, Scott extols the greatness of her man with a swagger that can only be described as cool. Other highlights include "Family Reunion" and the socially conscious "Rasool."

The album's only flaw may be that it ends too soon, but then again it's always better to leave a listener wanting more. For Scott, being "Beautifully Human" means just that--finding the allure in all that life has to offer and that's well worth the wait. --Rashaun Hall

Customer Reviews:

a little let-down.......2007-06-30

her first album really raised the bar, a bar she herself couldn't leap, climb, or crawl over with her next. there's a few good songs on this one yet the pace as a whole is slumpy and slower...not as upbeat and uplifting.

jill scott.......2007-06-30

she is an amazing talent. really enjoyed this album. she has a way with words

Just TRY to Justify Your Hatred For This Album.......2007-06-30

Because it will always be unfounded. No matter what, you can't say that this entire album is horrible. From our hauting intro to the continuing positivity throughout it, this album is just wonderful. I got started on Jill way too late into the game, but it's never to late to love this girl. Can't find a track that I don't want to play here, especially since, like her first album, they relate to humans! All of us feel certain ways, and need messages promoted here: Golden-Life is good, and we should live it. (The Fact Is) I Need You-Many people don't like to admit it, but sometimes, we do need that other being in our lives for love. Spring Summer Feeling-Thank you for denouncing that materialistic mentality that plagues present day urban music. You can go on and on with this, from the funky "Bedda At Home" & the huge Jazz Band in "Talk to Me", to the reality of "Family Reunion", and the sensuality of "Whatever", "Not Like Crazy", and the interlude. And, then you have your socially conscious music with "Rasool", and "My Petition". What a wonder! But, many say that this album is not good ONLY because they are comparing it to Vol. 1. Nah, they are in two different catagories. Vol. 1 & Experience, then Vol. 2, and probably whatever is coming next. Keep living, Jill Scott! You've made many see that there is still room for true music in this world. Get the album, then head over to Experience for her live set. Matter of fact, get everything. At least we can know that we can keep playing her 4-6 years from now.

It's Jill Scott... of course it's hot.......2007-05-18

some cuts resonated with me the first time I heard them... a few of the songs are more personalized and less universal, so they took a little longer to grow on me (but they do grow on you)... it's Jill Scott... you have to add this to your collection

Just Beautiful.......2007-05-09

I have never heard anything that can put me in such a relaxed state of mind.It brought back memories of things I haven't thought of in years. Good memories!! It is by far my favorite album. I lost my first cd and I purchased it again

Average customer rating: You already know. Weezy Baby, PLEASE SAY THE BABY... LIL WAYNE IS A BEAST!!!!!!!! Weezy finally comes correct AAAAAAHHHH!!! MAKE IT STOP!!!!

Tha Carter, Vol. 2 Lil Wayne Manufacturer: Cash Money ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tha Carter What the Game's Been Missing! Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 The Sound of Revenge Trill ASIN: B000BLI4UG Release Date: 2005-12-06

Tracks:

1. Tha Mobb
2. Fly In
3. Money In Mind
4. Fireman
5. Mo Fire
6. On Tha Block No.1
7. Best Rapper Alive
8. Lock And Load
9. Oh No
10. Grown Man
11. On Tha Block No.2
12. Hit Em Up
13. Carter II
14. Hustler Musik
15. Receipt
16. Shooter
17. Weezy Baby
18. On Tha Block No.3
19. I'm A Dboy
20. Feel Me
21. Get Over
22. Fly Out

Amazon.com

Who would have thought back in the Hot Boys' early days that it'd be Lil Wayne who not simply survived his older peers like Juvenile, but ended up thriving by the time he reached Tha Carter, vol. 2, Weezy's fourth album. He sounds more confident as an MC--but more importantly, he wields a genuinely impressive array of different styles (as opposed to countless one-note rappers), from the chattering, thuggish "Fireman" and the languid style of "Oh No" to the emotional, introspective "Feel Me." In some ways, he actually bears a resemblance to rap's other major "Carter" (Jay-Z), not just in his increasingly effortless flow but in his assertiveness as a leader. In other words, he's matured in all the right ways as an artist. His album is still longer than it needs to be--22 tracks, 77 minutes--but even the filler is listenable while the best songs, like "Receipt," "Shooter," and "Hustler Musik" help establish this as one of 2005's last great albums. --Oliver Wang

Customer Reviews:

You already know........2007-07-18

Now see this is a album that one point i owned but it's so good that i had to get it again and if i lose this one them im getting it again YA DIG!!!

Weezy Baby, PLEASE SAY THE BABY..........2007-06-11

LOVE WEEZY BABY, His voice always makes my day. This album is CCCRRRAAAZZZYYY! Even though, Weezy dont write his own lyrics and kisses his friend on the lips, I am forever a fan!! Best tracks are
1. Money on my Mind
2. Mo' Fire
3. Fireman (HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!)
4. Best Rapper Alive
5. Oh No
6. Hit'em Up
7. Hustler Musik
8. Shooter
9. Weezy Baby

Trust me, ITS WORTH YOUR MONEY! DONT BUY BOOTLEG!!!

LIL WAYNE IS A BEAST!!!!!!!!.......2007-03-15

I HONESTLY DIDNT LIKE LIL WAYNE BEFORE THIS ALBUM, BUT THIS ALBUM HE PROVES THAT HE CAN SPIT. HIS LYRICS HAVE DEFINITELY IMPROVED A WHOLE BUNCH SINCE HIS EARLIER YEARS WITH CA$H MONEY. EVERYTHING ABOUT THE ALBUM MAKES IT A HOTT ALBUM. THE BEATS, FLOWS, CONCEPTS, AND LYRICS. NOW LIL WAYNE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE MC'S NOT JUST CUZ OF THIS ALBUM, BUT ALSO CUZ OF HIS LATEST MIXTAPES.

Weezy finally comes correct.......2007-03-02

Although he was only 23 when this was released, Lil wayne has been puttin out album for 8 or 9 years, so his isn't a rookie. I honestly can say I've enver been impressed by what he has put out other than a song here and there, but after a bunch of good reviews and people tellin' me I had to check this out, I finally gave in, and I am very surprised. Claimin to be the best rapper alive (far from it but this album puts him heading in the right direction). I don't have many Cash Money albums (about 4), but this is a very ice album. With 19 songs, more than half are definitely worth checking out (#'s 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 22). Guests are minimal on 3 or 4 songs, and the production is good (that has been a constant with Cash Money releases thanx mostly to Manny Fresh). A must have album and one that shouldn't be slept on.

DeWayne Carter -- b. 9/27/82 -- New Orleans, LA
check all my reviews

AAAAAAHHHH!!! MAKE IT STOP!!!!.......2007-02-16

NOTE: I am 16, I just don't want my own username.

Ladies and gentleman, what is the big deal about these untalented posers? It's like the record companies aren't even trying to hire talent - they just hire whoever so that more innocent folks will go to that same record company and get a record deal.

But it's not just that - EVERY black kid at my school (NOTE: I am not racist) praises this guy, and that's why I singled him out. It's not just him, people also go gaa-gaa over other untalented drivel like Bow Wow, Chris Brown (the most overrated "musician" of the 20th century), and T.I. Whenever a black person at my school doesn't listen to what's popular, they are listening to - you guessed it - this guy.

Honestly, what is so great about him. In order to be considered a good rapper, IMO, you must have good, intelligent lyrics and an excellent flow (Some examples are Chuck D and Del tha Funkee Homosapien). Wayne here has neither. I know what you're thinking: "But he freestyles!" Well, you want to know how "good" of a freestyler he is? Take this verse from "Fireman":

"Come on mama let the Carter make ya, toss you like a fruit salad, strawberry grape ya".

What kind of verse is that?! I could come up with something better in my sleep. In fact, check this out:

I walk through the valley of the ashes
the area where death and car crashes
Run abundant, I'm so pungent
All the girls like me, but despite the
Pain that I suffer, I got my luster
So I can shine and be divine
In a world of pain, a world of sorrow
There can be no tomorrow.

I came up with that in just 5 minutes. See how easy it is to rap? Now I'm gonna go take this rap and get my OWN record deal. Later... MUCH!!!!

Average customer rating: Five stars for one song Volume 2 THE Verve Another good package Yes!

Verve Remixed, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Verve ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Turntablists | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Verve | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Verve Remixed Verve Remixed, Vol. 3 Motown Remixed Verve Unmixed, Vol. 3 Verve Unmixed, Vol. 2 ASIN: B0000ACAO3 Release Date: 2003-08-26

Tracks:

1. Manteca (Dizzy Gillespie) - The Funky Lowlives Remix
2. Sinnerman (Nina Simone) - Felix Da Housecat's Heavenly House Mix
3. Whatever Lola Wants (Sarah Vaughan) - Gotan Project Remix
4. Brother Where Are You? (Oscar Brown, Jr.) - Matthew Herbert Remix
5. Slap That Bass (Ella Fitzgerald) - Miguel Migs Petalpusher Remix
6. Blues For Brother George Jackson (Archie Shepp) - Mondo Grosso Next Wave Mix
7. Angel Eyes (Ella Fitzgerald) - Layo & Bushwacka Remix
8. Do What You Wanna (Ramsey Lewis) - Mr. Scruff's Soul Party Remix
9. Soul Sauce (Cal Tjader) - Fila Brazillia Remix
10. Fried Neckbones and Some Home Fries (Willie Bobo) - Dan The Automator Remix
11. Naima's Love Song (Betty Carter) - DJ Spinna Remix
12. Mama (Hugh Masekela) - Metro Area Birthday Dub
13. Here's That Rainy Day (Astrud Gilberto) - Koop Remix
14. Black Is The color Of My True Love's Hair (Nina Simone) - Jaffa Remix

Amazon.com

The sequel to 2002's Verve Remixed follows and improves upon the original's formula; take material from the storied vaults at Verve Records and let top DJs of the modern era have at them. Featuring an impressive roster of dance artists like Miguel Migs, Koop, and Fila Brazillia, the trick is matching DJ with jazz standard in a way that compliments both. It's a tough chore, given the classics involved and the need to do them justice. On Sarah Vaughan's "Whatever Lola Wants," Gotan Project manage the task with distinction, filtering rustic and romantic accordions through the song's lusty machinations. Astute choices are required, like Mondo Grosso's decision to build a solid thump out of just the central melody of Archie Shepp's "Blues For Brother George Jackson." Sometimes, the best thing to do is get out of the way; Mr. Scruff's Soul Party Mix of "Do What You Wanna" only adds some background party noise to Ramsey Lewis' ripping keyboard solo. VR2 doesn't hit the mark every time, but the combinations that work accomplish what only the best dance music does--they crumble the walls between genres and encourage us all to get down together. --Matthew Cooke

Customer Reviews:

Five stars for one song.......2007-07-04

this CD is hit or miss. Mostly miss for me. However there is a big but in here. Big enough to give it five stars. If you are an Ella fan you have to part with the cash to hear what has been done with Slap that Bass. That one song is worth the price of admission

Volume 2.......2007-04-10

The first "Verve/Remixed" focused on Divas, mostly those of the Jazz genre. This disc deviates from that enjoyable formula by expanding to female pop singers, male vocalists, and instrumentalists.

VERVE/REMIXED 2 consists of 14 newly remixed songs. Disc packaged in clear jewel case; total running time: 72:08. Booklet does not include information about the original recordings (not even songwriting credits).

There are once again two remixes of Nina Simone recordings. There are also two Ella Fitzgerald recordings remixed. Several instrumental tracks are remixed - I don't get the point of that, but they are included here.

This sequel is not nearly as good as the original.

THE Verve.......2007-02-07

overall great album, my favorite of the series...
just the right tempo and selection of artists make this a perfect album for a chillout but up-beat enough session without falling asleep

Another good package.......2005-12-21

This is the second remixed CD from the Verve Remixed series. These tracks are still well mixed but I do find a few tracks which are quite noisy (a bit over-the-top). Still, I think there are enough good dance tracks to keep this CD in your stereo for sometime. If you are asking for more, then try getting the 'Complete Verve Remixed Box-Set' which comes in a package of four (3 + 1) CDs.

Yes!.......2005-11-06

So I don't listen to this kind of music very often, and I apologise if I'm being naiive or ignorant, but this is an extremely good CD. The first 5 songs are some of the best music I've heard in a long time, and I will definitely be picking up Remixed 3 after hearing this.

Average customer rating: Classic Southern Mixtape

Dedication, Vol. 2 Lil Wayne Manufacturer: Bcd Music Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Dedication LIL WAYNE DA DROUGHT 3 (MIXTAPE) 2 CD SET Carter Files Lil Wayne & Juelz Santana: Mick Boogie Presents Blow Lil Wayne: The Greatest Rapper Alive Pt.2 ASIN: B000KN7BX6 Release Date: 2006-12-05

Tracks:

1. Best In The Business
2. Get Em
3. They Still Like Me
4. I'm The Best Rapper Alive
5. Cannon (AMG Remix) (Feat. DJ Drama, Lil Wayne,Freeway, Wille The Kid, Detroit Red, & Juice)
6. Workin Em
7. Sportscenter
8. Welcome To The Concrete Jungle (Ft. Juelz Santana)
9. Spitter
10. South Muzik
11. Weezy On Retirement
12. Poppin Them Bottles (Feat. Currency & Mac Maine)
13. Where The Cash At (Feat Currency & Remy Ma)
14. Ridin With The AK (Feat Currency & Mac Maine)
15. Weezy On The Streets Of N.O.
16. Walk It Off
17. A Dedication After Disaster
18. No Other (Feat. Juelz Santana)
19. Outta Here

Product Description

Fresh off the mixtape Dedication, Lil Wayne and Drama team up for a second installation in the mixtape game. Dedication 2 features over 15 tracks of Lil Wayne spitting fire on never heard before tracks.

Customer Reviews:

Classic Southern Mixtape.......2007-07-24

Eventhough he has done alot more mixtapes since this one, this has to be his most well put together one. By far the best mixtape I've ever heard from one artist. Thank you Wayne.

Average customer rating: Another Fantastic Album! Do Sweat The Technique A History Lesson you'll never get from the estabishment This album is chocked full of thought nutrients This cat is...

Revolutionary, Vol. 2 Immortal Technique Manufacturer: Babygrande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Revolutionary, Vol. 1 Violent by Design Servants in Heaven, Kings in Hell Legacy of Blood Shadows On The Sun ASIN: B0009J4O90 Release Date: 2005-06-07

Tracks:

1. Revolutionary (Intro) - Immortal Technique, Mumia Abu-Jamal
2. Point of Now Return
3. Peruvian Cocaine - C-Rayz Walz, , Diabolic, Immortal Technique, , Poison Pen, Pumpkinhead, Tonedeff
4. Harlem Streets - Immortal Technique, Roc Raida
5. Obnoxious
6. Message & The Money
7. Industrial Revolution - Immortal Technique, Roc Raida
8. Crossing the Boundary
9. Sierra Maestra
10. 4th Branch
11. Internally Bleeding
12. Homeland and Hip Hop - Immortal Technique, Mumia Abu-Jamal
13. Cause of Death
14. Freedom of Speech
15. Leaving the Past
16. Truth's Razors
17. You Never Know - Jean Grae, Immortal Technique
18. One [Remix] - Akir, Immortal Technique

Customer Reviews:

Another Fantastic Album!.......2007-07-21

Just as good as the first, if not better. Maybe a bit more mainstream, with more hooks on the tracks--but still far, far away & above anything else you hear on any rap station. You can now get your jam on without feeling as if the music is killing your brain cells.

Do Sweat The Technique.......2007-07-01

I heard about Immortal Technique through some friends and decided to pick up this album. Im pleasantly surprised. Immortal Technique not only has a killer flow but he's quite conscious of things that most zombies would pass off as lunacy. The albums kicks off with a great track Point Of No Return. Then then next track Peruvian Cocaine breaks down like a well acted out play. If you think he only has two or three songs of substance on this album guess again. Harlem Streets, 4th Branch, Internal Bleeding, The Cause Of Death, Leaving The Past are all tight tracks that prove otherwise. Immortal Technique keeps it true to the hip hop side of him with the humorous Obnoxious, which is his f*** all ya'll style track, Industrial Revolution and Crossing The Boundary. I'm still laughing at that track Freedom Of Speech. Even though its a deep cut, the funny part is the sampling of Pinochio and his sarcasm on the song. Immortal Technique teams up with Jean Grae on the deepest song on the album, You Never Know. On this song Immortal Technique tells a very vivid story of a girl he once loved who dies of aids. The album ends with the One Remix with Akir. The only track that is not a song is The Message & The Money. Its basically him telling other up and coming underground MCs that they need to know the ins and outs of the industry. Not bad but its not a song. Bottom Line: Immortal Technique's Revolutionary Vol. 2 is a must have for any fan of political hip hop. His lyrics were as truthful as they were phenomenal, the production was great and the guest appearances were a nice touch. All in all it was a beautifully put together album. 5 stars!

A History Lesson you'll never get from the estabishment.......2007-06-10

Tech isn't rapping, he's teaching.
Setting a foundation for liberating minds.
Things that sound crazy aren't, they're real and you can see for yourself.
Many of the lyrics are the keywords to revealing a truth that has been buried. Don't take his word for it, find out for yourself.

This album is chocked full of thought nutrients.......2007-05-30

Very good on the mic. Lyrical content is just how I like it. Beats are bumpin'. I don't need songs about bling and hoes. I need more mcs like this!

This cat is..........2007-05-05

walkin' around with a full banana clip and he's blasting everything in site. Hip Hop, the government, people that did him wrong, etcetera. This cd is not for the Lite FM listener. Y'all better DUCK! Those that need to.

Average customer rating: HOW COME HAVE WE LET THIS RAPPER GET FAMOUS ???? Hard life The beginning of Jay-Z Superstar! one of jigga's best It's A Hard Knock Life For Us (4 stars)

Vol. 2, Hard Knock Life Jay-Z Manufacturer: Roc-a-Fella 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: Vol. 3: Life and Times of S. Carter In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 The Blueprint The Dynasty: Roc La Familia 2000 Reasonable Doubt ASIN: B00000AFF9 Release Date: 1998-09-29

Tracks:

1. Intro - Hand It Down
2. Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
3. If I Should Die
4. Ride Or Die
5. Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99)
6. Money, Cash, Hoes
7. A Week Ago
8. Coming Of Age (Da Sequel)
9. Can I Get A...
10. Paper Chase
11. Reservoir Dogs
12. It's Like That
13. It's Alright
14. Money Ain't A Thang

Amazon.com

Only an artist of Jay-Z's stature could have survived the indignity of In My Lifetime, Vol. 1, his stunningly poor second LP, and remain standing as one of the premier lyricists of his generation. Like Biggie did on Life After Death, Jay-Z diversifies his style here--with the Timbaland-laced "Nigga What, Nigga Who" and the dialogue "Coming of Age" (which revisits the young hustler from Jay-Z's first LP, Reasonable Doubt)--demonstrating that even when experimenting with flow, he can still crush his peers. Though the album falters notably at the end (the lazy funk of "Paper Chase," "Reservoir Dogs," and "It's Like That" could be safely cut without incident), Shawn Carter has nonetheless reclaimed his mantle as rap's leading don. --Jon Caramanica

Customer Reviews:

HOW COME HAVE WE LET THIS RAPPER GET FAMOUS ????.......2007-07-07

I bought this album in the last 1998, because I liked the Jermaine Dupri's song " Money ain't thang" (the last track of this album). In the same time I bought the excellent album of Jermaine Dupri "Life in 1472".
Just and only for this reason, I own this album of Jay-Z.
According to me, Jay-Z does well at Rap just and only in the collaborations with other rappers, that have him a guest in their albums, like Foxy Brown in "ILL NA NA " in the excellent track " I'll be" feATURING jAY-z OR LIKE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. in " Life after Deafh" in the nice track "I love the dough".
For the rest, Jay-z IS USEFUL FOR NOTHING !!!!!!!!!!!
So a question rises in spontaneous way : HOW COME HAS JAY-Z GOTTEN SO FAMOUS ?
PERHAPS THANKS TO PEOPLE LIKE ME, THAT BOUGHT A CD OF JAY-Z BY MISTAKE !!!!!!
WE have to support and let get famous talented rappers like Redman, Camp Lo, M.O.P., Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz, Onyx etc, and not, by mistake, rappers like Jay-Z.
If you want to buy a nice rap album, please check up my rap listmania, just clicking on my nickname and clicking above my listmania. Here there are 40 Hip-Hop albums choosed by me just for winning people and not for fans of the mortal masochism rap !!!
I assure that in my rap albums' list you will find the best American Hip-Hop albums. There are dance beats and strong ones and lyrics just for the winninf person in the life !!!

Hard life.......2006-12-05

Many people will diagree with me, but out of all the albums Jay has done this album is the hardest for me to listen to. Because he has to many people on this album. Jay does not need a person breathing on a album with him more or less having other people on the album. Yes, I know he was introducing Beans and others on this album. The Best Song is Hard Knock Life, and that's because he is on the record by himself. I have never liked this album as much as the rest because of all the people on the album. However, numbers do not lie, and many platinum sales later who care what I think, and opinions are like butt's everyone has one. But in my humble opinion the best parts of this album is whenever Jay spits other than that I skip the rest.

The beginning of Jay-Z Superstar!.......2006-09-22

Can I get a? was the first banger off this joint, then came the full leap to mainstream acceotance with Hard Knock Life(with it's Annie chorus). After this album Jay ruled hip hop. Even when DMX came along they co ruled but Jay was never knocked out of his #1 spot till Nas responded with ether in 2001. Anyways back to this review, Jay steps his game up from where he left off with "In my Lifetime vol 1". Most of the songs on here could have been sucessful singles such as Money Cash Hoes, Jigga What, Jigga Who, It's Alright, Money Aint A Thing and a couple more. The production was next level by Timbo and Swizz Beats.

one of jigga's best.......2006-07-29

i own this album and i like all the songs.
buy it! if you're a jay-z fan you won't be dissapointed

its tha ROC!

It's A Hard Knock Life For Us (4 stars).......2006-07-05

It seems like a lot of reviewers are idiots and just want to bash Jay-Z.

Jay-Z's third album Hard Knock life was a boost in his commercial sucess. More money, more cash, more hoes...and what not comming to him. Ironically, he decides to take a dive in the subject on the song "Money, Cash, Hoes". His second single "Hard Knock Life" was a rememberable song, because it was played on the radio. No problem with that, but it was stuck in my head. "N***a What?, N***a Who?" (or Jigga What? Jigga Who?) is a fast paced song featuring Jaz-O and Amil. I have the edited version of this CD, and for some reason they took out the entire hook to the song, so I'm just left with blank spots as the chorus and Amil comming in as the song fades out. One of my favorite tracks is "Reservoir Dogs" with The Lox, Beanie Sigel, and Sauce Money. Another favorite track is "It's Alright" with Memphis Bleek, rapping decent, but the beat makes the song more enjoyable.

There are a few skippable tracks though. "Comming Of Age (Da Sequel)" is okay, but I like the first one on the Reasonable Doubt album. "Ride Or Die" and "If I Should Die" both sounds dry and slapped together. "Paper Chase" isn't all that good because Foxy Brown spits some trashy rhymes in the beginning. The well known hit "Can I Get A..." from the Rush Hour OST. I have the radio edited version of this album, but I've also heard the explicit version to the song and it sounds trashy because of it's heavy vulgarity (mostly comming from Amil).

Those are the only flaws on this album. Other than that, if you love Jay-Z or mainstream 1998 rap music, I recommend this to you.

Lyrics: B
Production: B+
Guest Appearances: C+

Fav Tracks: Hand It Down, Hard Knock Life, Jigga What..., Money Cash Hoes, A Week Ago, Reservoir Dogs, It's Alright, Money Ain't A Thang

P.S.- To the reviewer below me: If you hate rap and Jay-Z so much, why did you buy this album?

Average customer rating: Rap + Jazz x 2= Jazmatazz Volume 2 (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4 stars) Good stuff to drive too The second, and second-best, of the series Simply.......Awesome The Fusion Continues

Jazzmatazz, Vol. 2: The New Reality Guru Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1 Streetsoul Daily Operation Hard to Earn Step in the Arena ASIN: B000003JD7 Release Date: 1995-07-18

Tracks:

1. Intro (Light It Up)/Jazzalude I/New Reality Style
2. Lifesaver
3. Living In This World
4. Looking Through Darkness
5. Skit A (Interview)/Watch What You Say
6. Jazzalude II./Defining Purpose
7. For You
8. Insert A (Mental Relaxation)/Medicine
9. Lost Souls
10. Insert B (The Real Deal)/Nobody Knows
11. Jazzalude III./Hip Hop As A Way Of Life
12. Respect The Architect
13. Feel The Music
14. Young Ladies
15. The Traveler
16. Jazzalude IV./Maintaining Focus
17. Count Your Blessings
18. Choice Of Weapons
19. Something In The Past
20. Skit B (Alot On My Mind)/Revelation

Amazon.com

By the time Gang Starr's rapper Guru created the "experimental fusion of hip-hop and jazz" he called Jazzmatazz back in 1993, the idea of blending the two African-American styles had been fairly well explored. But as the first wholly self-conscious genremixing, Jazzmatazz Volume I was at least a decent novelty record. In the two Years that followed, however, jazz rap--from Digable Planets to Buckshot Lefonque to the Roots--grew into a dominant strain of alternative hip-hop.

The good news is that 1995's Jazzmatazz II acknowledges the changing times. Guru ups the ante by collecting artists from R&B (Chaka Khan, Mica Paris) and reggae (Ini Kamoze, Patra) in addition to jazz (Ramsey Lewis, Donald Byrd, Freddie Hubbard) and rap (Kool Keith, Big Shug). The concept broadens to bring together makers of all black music. At best, the songs reflect this more robust brew: "Watch What You Say," for instance, blends Khan's dynamic blue improvisational singing and Branford Marsalis's subdued saxophone phrases with Guru's rap and DJ Premier's unorthodox track of video game sound effects.

The bad news, though, is that Volume II fails in precisely the same places Volume I did. First, Guru still raps with fine tone but little gift for either rhythm or rhyme. In a monotone he self- righteously calls himself "The Lifesaver" but offers only vague solutions like "deal with reality and try to keep focus" to innercity turmoil. Second, except for Khan's vocals and perhaps Lewis' piano solo on "Respect the Architect," the style meshes never get a chance to rise out of the same tried hip-hop form. --Roni Sarig

Customer Reviews:

Rap + Jazz x 2= Jazmatazz Volume 2 (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4 stars).......2006-12-23

I don't know what the editorial reviewer was listening to. Guru's second series of Jazzmatazz was great to listen to. I heard the first one earlier this year and felt to cop the second volume. Guru wanted to create the same thing he did back in 1993, with a blend of hip hop and jazz. On the first album, it was only twelve tracks deep. Here on the second, it's a total of twenty tracks. Also there are more featured artists on this one than it was on the first.

A lot of these tracks you can easily catch a vibe to. "Lifesaver" is a easy listening track with the singing of Baybe in the background. Or with the reggae mix "Medicine" featuring Ini Kimoze, True Masters, and Donald Byrd. Hip hop plays a mix in this album also, like on the good song "Respect The Architect" with Bahamadia. Or "Young Ladies", a tracks cut out for young ladies, that features Big Shug, Kool Keith, and Patra. True, Guru has that monotone voice, but that never stopped him in Gang Starr, and it sure doesn't stop him here, he can still cut a flow. And on most tracks, his vocals blend in with the music, so it doesn't make a big deal. A lot of these songs have a positive message, like on "Count Your Blessings", Guru sees what he really had during his hard times.

As for things I didn't like. Theres a lot of Jazzaludes and skits that wern't really necessary. Also there were quite a few tracks I didn't have a taste for. Also there are some tracks that Guru has a hard staying on beat, like the song "Looking Through The Darkness". I like that track though, so I'll name that my honorable mention track.

This is a good album. If you heard the first "Jazzmatazz" and haven't heard this one, give it a try. I heard the third one wasn't good at all though. Or if you're just curious or want to hear more of Guru, you might enjoy this here. Back in '95, Guru proved that he can carry himself with or without Primo. Speaking of Primo, he would produce the track "Watch What You Say" so he had a part in this project also.

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

Favorite Tracks: Lifesaver, Watch What You Say, Medicine, Lost Souls, Respect The Architect, Young Ladies, Count Your Blessings, Choice Of Weapons

Honorable Mention Track: Looking Through The Darkness

Peace!

Good stuff to drive too.......2005-03-22

I love it, good stuff to ride too! Very laid back and cool. I like "Something In The Past".

Peace, K

The second, and second-best, of the series.......2004-03-18

This was Guru's second Jazzmatazz project. I purchased this one back in the day solely on having loved the first one.

Jazzmatazz II is solid; not spectacular like the first one. It still has some jazz feel to it but not as much. It's more hip hop but it's still very chill and laidback.

I like the Jamiroquai song; funny to think that they were no-names back then before blowing up a few years later.

Very soulful, mellow, good late-nite listening.

Simply.......Awesome.......2002-12-18

The best of the 3 jazzmatazzes. It is not nearly as jazz influenced as the 1st but absolutely the most complete of the 3. i love guru and Gangstarr. he is lyrically on point and every song is great. its deep and arranged well. This is one of my top 10 and top 5 hip hop albums in my mind. it takes a few listens to understand the complexity and integrity of this album. Completely original and very trippy when you get down to it. be patient and it will grow on you.

The Fusion Continues.......2001-01-25

This album continues the fusion of jazz and hip-hop that GURU pushed in his previous release of Jazzmatazz. He stays away and ventures out from the conventional representation of hip-hop in the form of beat samples and often misguided beats. This is one of the most bold musical moves in hip-hop since Kool Herc did dj parties in the Bronx

Average customer rating: Tango para el futuro

Narco Tango, Vol. 2 Carlos Libedinsky Manufacturer: Pattaya ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Argentina | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Tango | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Narco Tango Otros Aires Emigrante Hybrid Tango Bajofondo Tango Club ASIN: B000FTXOCW Release Date: 2006-06-05

Tracks:

1. Esa
2. Dos
3. Tres Son Multitud
4. Aire en Mis Manos
5. Esta Noche
6. Sarasa
7. Solo por Hoy
8. DDespues
9. Rescate
10. Gente Que S
11. VI Luz SubEn Vivo en LA Viruta]

Album Details

2006 Issue of the Second Volume of Electronic Tango from One of Argentina's Leading Purveyors of the Style. Audiences around the World have Warmly Embraced this Inevitable 21st Century Sound Renovation to this Most Classic of Latin Musical Styles. Libedinsky Explains the Birth of his Vision: "at the Hour When There Are Only a Few Couples Left on the Dancing Floor, Magic Sneaks Into the Milonga, and I Watch People Experimenting a New Kind of Tango Dance, When the Bodies Are Exhausted from Dancing for Hours and We Don't Want the Night to End, at that Hour Narcotango was Born. It was Then that I Could Imagine this Music, at that Moment, the Narcotic Power of Tango Takes Over and Confirms, Once Again, that I have Entered a Universe Inside of Me that is Hard to Leave, Because Tango Generates a Sensual and Powerfull Addiction."

Customer Reviews:

Tango para el futuro.......2006-06-29

Narcotango 2 cumple con el estándar del tango electrónico. Aunque a ratos se puede pensar que su sonido está cada día más cercano a Piazzolla que a Gotan project.

Y es precisamente eso lo que hace de él un serio candidato para continuar dignamente cuando pase esta moda de ponerle tanta tecnología al ritmo porteño.

Average customer rating: That was FAST! oldschool must have Fantastic Beginnings of Hip Hop More cheesy disco rap Woderful

Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Innovators | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 1 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 3 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 4 Hip-Hop From The Top: Part 1 Jam on This!: The Best of Newcleus ASIN: B0000032HU Release Date: 1992-02-11

Tracks:

1. Siberian Nights - Twilight 22
2. Computer Age (Push The Button) - Newcleus
3. Egypt, Egypt - The Egyptian Lover
4. Pack Jam (Look Out For The OVC) - Jonzon Crew
5. Reckless (Club Mix) - Chris 'The Glove' Taylor And David Storrs; Rap By Ice-T
6. R-9 - Cybotron
7. When I Hear Music - Debbie Deb
8. Young Ladies - Fast Lane
9. 122 B.P.M. - Jive Rhythm Trax
10. Jam On It - Newcleus
11. Funky Little Beat - Connie
12. Let The Music Play - Shannon

Customer Reviews:

That was FAST!.......2007-06-13

I was so surprised how quick I got this order....Good JOB!

oldschool must have.......2006-02-11

If you came up in the mid 80's, I mean like in high school or something like that then you will know what I am talking about. This album and the series bring back so many memories. It was when rap was "happy" and the beats are what you paid attention to and you could actually rap the whole song with the MC. These tracks are oldschool and most younger people won't get the lyric's or beats. If you are over thirty then you have to get these and if you are younger you might learn some history.

Fantastic Beginnings of Hip Hop.......2005-10-21

A previous poster mad a really cruel review about this compilation series, and I've figured him all out. This individual is basically going on Amazon, and sampling soundbytes of certain albums, and just criticizing them just because he can. If you don't believe me, just check this person's listing of reviews. Every review is a "1 Star" Review, from Nine Inch Nails to The Killers. Please disregard his review, and listen to someone who actually "buys" and "listens" to music, and who was actually there during the beginnings of hip-hop. Many of these songs are still played at house parties, on mixshows, tv shows, and movies. The cool thing is that many jams of this era's hip hop was very lighthearted, fun, non-violent, and even downright silly, BUT they got the butts on the dancefloor, and that's what has been missing in hip hop and rap. This whole series I would recommend to anyone who is interested in historical origins of genres and sub-genres, or just want to relive a more innocent time. But like those kids on Reading Rainbow would say, "Don't Take MY Word For It"

More cheesy disco rap.......2005-08-21

Ice-T is the only good rapper on here, The rest is lameo stupid disco schlock. This is posuer rap. im talking total losers. Stupid kiddie beats make this sound like an episode of Mr Rogers

Woderful.......2005-07-28

old school songs remind me of the good ole days of just having fun

Average customer rating:

Bad Azz Mixtape Vol. 2 Lil Boosie Manufacturer: Trill Entertainment 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: Trill Entertainment Presents: Trill Fam Young Jeezy Presents U.S.D.A.: Cold Summer We the Best Epiphany T.I. vs T.I.P. ASIN: B000Q35RYA Release Date: 2007-06-19

Tracks:

1. Hit Em Up
2. Stop Playing
3. Fresh Cut
4. Touch Down
5. Streetz Iz Mine
6. Big Dog
7. Takeover
8. I Know
9. Stressin Me
10. I m Hot
11. Me Too
12. Size 10
13. I Miss U
14. Confused
15. Booty Talk
16. Real Slow
17. Daddy Luv U
18. What About Me
19. Bonus

Product Description

Boosie's first official street-fed mixtape album 'Bad Azz, vol. 1' helped launch his career outside of Louisiana. Already hot in Baton Rouge on the local tip, Boosie's first volume of 'Bad Azz' helped Boosie get ready to become a star in the South. Back with the second volume of his 'Bad Azz' official street series, Boosie hits you with more hardcore gangsta fire from that other side of Louisiana. With 19 new tracks and freestyles, this CD will definitely help keep the Boosie movement moving.

Dance Music:

1. Holla at a Playa [CD-single] [Explicit Lyrics]
2. Houston Hard Hitters, Version 7.0 [Explicit Lyrics]
3. Houston Hard Hitters, Vol. 7 [Explicit Lyrics]
4. IIcons [Explicit Lyrics]
5. IIcons [Explicit Lyrics]
6. Insurrection
7. Invention
8. Jaze Reign [Explicit Lyrics]
9. Jump/Lil Boys in Da Hood [CD-single]
10. Kingz Kounty [Explicit Lyrics]

Dance Music

dance music

Dance Music

Jethro Tull/Ian Anderson

Paul Ladmirault: Quatuors, Trios, Fantaisie

Pump It Up [Import]

Key Witness

Western Addiction/New Mexican Disaster

Sing Unto The Lord A New Psalm

Some Kind of Wonderful

Oleg Kagan Edition Vol. 13

Spadella: The Essential

Promises of the Heart

Performs His Own Compositions

Passatori

Rock the Discotheque 2

Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 22 & 23

Live at Blues Alley