Red Light District [Import]

Product Description
Ludacris' never-ending run of guest verses rolled on through 2004 (for better or worse), as did the hit singles from 2003's Chicken -n- Beer. He still managed to find the time to come out with The Red Light District, an album with content that rarely reflects the illicit-sounding title. There's nothing as squalid as "Splash Waterfalls," for instance -- the low point of the MC's career, regardless of chart success -- and yet, at the same time, there's nothing as immense as "Stand Up," and there isn't anything quite as ferocious as "Southern Fried Intro/Blow It Out." Bragging, boasting, clowning around, getting high, dispersing words of wisdom -- these are the overriding themes. Def Jam. 2005.

Red Light District,Ludacris,Universal,Rap

Average customer rating: Dont stop at this Red Light District just keep moving! Ludacris - Red Light District Impressive Album! Not bad but not my favorite Ludacris - The Red Light District

The Red Light District Ludacris 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 $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: Chicken N Beer Word of Mouf Back For The First Time Release Therapy Crunk Juice ASIN: B00065JTAQ Release Date: 2004-12-07

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Number One Spot
3. Get Back
4. Put Your Money
5. Blueberry Yum Yum
6. Child Of The Night
7. The Potion
8. Pass Out
9. Skit
10. Spur Of The Moment
11. Who Not Me
12. Large Amounts
13. Pimpin' All Over The World
14. Two Miles An Hour
15. Hopeless
16. Virgo

Amazon.com

Think what you want about Ludacris, but no one can deny that he is hip-hop's king of choruses. Luda's hooks are big, brassy, and loud; they're tailor-made for club crowds and radio programmers. Some songs, like "Get Back," practically sound like one long hook, every line a potential anthem. At times, it's easy to forget that Ludacris knows how to rhyme too. His taffy-pull verbal style isn't as lyrically intricate as Nas's (who appears on "Virgo") and can't match Trick Daddy's thuggish bravado ("Hopeless"), but few other rappers exude his level of charisma. On "Number One Spot," Luda acts like he's strong-arming his way to the top, but it's really charm that propels the charge. Even on a song like "Two Miles an Hour," dedicated to "those who spend more on their car than their relationship," he's more clever than clownish in selling the concept. Red Light District has its share of filler, but, track for track, Ludacris still delivers satisfaction. --Oliver Wang

Customer Reviews:

Dont stop at this Red Light District just keep moving!.......2007-07-15

Okay. Ludacris without a doubt has skills but he sometimes fails to make a good album. His first two were great but Chicken N Beer was horrible and he keeps the madness moving with this album. The Good: the intro wasnt bad plus it leads off into the second single and one of the better cuts on the album, Number One Spot. His first single Get Back was alright although it wasnt a groundbreaking cut its cool(why does that video look like a cheap imitation of Redman's I'll Be Dat?). Child Of The Night featuring Nate Dogg is another notable cut and DJ Quik joins in on the fun on Spur Of the Moment. Pimpin All Over The World is another highlight and will somebody PLEASE tell Honey Mike that he is not funny! Honorable Mention: The Potion. The Bad: A classic example of beat wasting is practiced on Put Your Money feat DMX. Nice beat but the bland lyrics about compulsive gambling make it filler. Pass Out is another dull crunk wannabe that should have been disposed of with the quickness. Two Miles An Hour is boring. Not because of the laid back beat by DJ Toomp but because the lethargic rhymes by Ludacris and how the hell do you sign your name in the streets? With pee? The Ugly: Blueberry Yum Yum, featuring Sleepy Brown is the worst smoke joint ever made! The corny beat and the stupid wordplay by Luda makes you want to quit smoking actually. Who Not Me featuring Small World and Dollar Boy is the second worse track on the album as the song itself sounds like it was put together in five minutes. Hopeless with Trick Daddy is dull as s***. I admire them for attempting to talk about something of substance but the song was too lifeless to get into. Dishonorable Mentions: Large Amounts(GARBAGE) and Virgo feat Nas and Doug E. Fresh(why Nas even put this soulless cubic zirconia on his album makes me question his sanity sometimes). Bottom Line: Luda drops another dud with Red Light District. Its not his worst album(Chicken N Beer has that honor) but its the next worse thing. No doubt that Luda has skills but this album and Chicken N Beer doesnt show it. Just beatwasting and wack guest appearances(with the exception of DJ Quik, Nate Dogg and Bobby Valentino) and some suspect production on certain parts. Red Light District? More like Bordello of wackness.

Ludacris - Red Light District.......2006-12-19

This is my favorate dirty south album (Besides Petey Pablo's debut, cuz he reps the greatest state in America, NORTH CAROLINA!!!)

01. Intro. 5/5
02. Number One Spot. 5/5
03. Get Back. 5/5
04. Put Your Money ft. DMX. 5/5
05. Blueberry Yum Yum ft. Sleepy Brown. 5/5
06. Child Of The Night ft. Nate Dogg. 5/5
07. The Potion. 5/5
08. Pass Out. 5/5
09. Skit. 5/5
10. Spur Of The Moment ft. DJ Quik & Kimmi J. 5/5
11. Who Not Me ft. Small World & Dolla Boy. 5/5
12. Large Amounts. 4/5
13. Pimpin' All Over The World ft. Bobby Valentino. 5/5
14. Two Miles An Hour. 5/5
15. Hopeless ft. Trick Daddy. 5/5
16. Virgo ft. Nas & Doug E. Fresh. 5/5

BUY THE ALBUM IF YOU LIKE HYPERACTIVE MUSIC!!!!!

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Impressive Album!.......2006-12-01

In celebration of Ludacris' more recent success with his #1 album "Release Therapy", I've decided to check back on its predecessor, "The Red Light District". Although I've been a fan of his music and his larger-than-life persona for a while, especially because of killer club cuts like "Stand Up", I've never convinced myself to buy any of his albums until now. And I must say that I'm impressed on this record.

Whether or not this album is better than its predecessors or "Release Therapy" is something entirely out of my current knowledge, but this album is packed full of infectious club bangers, witty punch-lines and the occasionally amazing (albeit obligatory) moment of lyrical brilliance and/or introspective clarity. Many of the album's producers (Timbaland, DJ Quik, DJ Green Lantern, Organized Noize, Doug E. Fresh and a large host of others, mainly unknowns) and guest artists (R&B singer Sleepy Brown, DMX, Nas, Tricky Daddy, Bobby Valentino, etc.) also lend their helping hands in this consistently enjoyable, more-than-an-hour-long record.

Without a doubt, "Number One Spot" is definitely one of the best tracks on the album. With DJ Green Lantern's unconventional Austin Powers Theme sample in the beat, along with Ludacris' witty lyrics and hilarious Austin Powers references, the aforementioned club tune plays to all of Ludacris' strengths - strong MC skills, witty lyric and punch-lines, appealing sense of humour, energetic performer, personality, etc. - and puts a creative twist on a standout track tailor-made for dance-floors. "Blueberry Yum Yum", a stoner ode that's as humorous and drowsy as it is essentially pointless, gets by mainly because of Ludacris' laid-back delivery & Organized Noize's squeaky, hypnotic synthesizers (in other words, guest singer Sleepy Brown is practically unrecognizable vocally). LT Moe provides a nice bouncy groove for the joyous "Spur Of The Moment", an obvious club jam where Ludacris & DJ Quik deliver their laid-back verses. Then of course there's "Get Back", a rowdy, violent, boisterous club banger where KLC's mix of blasting horns, piano key loops and pounding bass intensify Ludacris' attitude-heavy boasts. "Pimpin' All Over The World", a self-explanatory club track, succeeds (once again) due to Ludacris' unavoidable presence, Bobby Valentino's smooth crooning on the hook, Donnie Scantz & Polow Da Don's laid-back beat & a funny skit from Katt Williams.

Thankfully, not everything is about fun, games, partying and smart-a** jokes. Songs like the autobiographical "Child Of The Night" & the uplifting "Hopeless (feat. Nate Dogg & Trick Daddy, respectively) display Ludacris' more vulnerable, smarter, more thoughtful side of his personality. As joyless as such songs may be, seeing a deeper side of Ludacris - as well as something of more lyrical importance - is something I highly appreciate.

Unfortunately, inevitable filler is bound to come up (which is to say nothing of the forgettable intro and skit). Ludacris' ill-fated collaboration with DMX makes for trite music listening on "Put Your Money" ; one of Timbaland's lesser beats are -for better or worse- wasted on Ludacris' lacklustre lyrics on "The Potion" ; "Pass Out", a lifeless ode to violence, doesn't even come close to matching "Get Back", nonetheless any other track on his album, his catalogue or even Hip-Hop in general ; and although "Virgo", an old-school-inflected club tune/sex ode, isn't a complete train wreck, I expect someone of guest artist/rapper Nas' calibre and statues to deliver lyrics which have more depth or heat (I hereby have no comment on producer/guest rapper Doug E. Fresh's forgettable verse).

As a whole, this is a very impressive album. I suggest you buy or download "The Red Light District" consistently provides club-ready entertainment while also showing glimpses of Ludacris' lyrical ability. 4 stars!

5 Best Tracks:
"Child Of The Night (feat. Nate Dogg)"
"Spur Of The Moment (feat. DJ Quik)"
"Number One Spot"
"Pimpin' All Over The World (feat. Bobby Valentino & Katt Williams on skit)"
"Blueberry Yum Yum (feat. Sleepy Brown)"

Worst Tracks:
"Intro"
"Skit"
"Pass Out"
"Put Your Money (feat. DMX)
"The Potion"

Not bad but not my favorite.......2006-09-25

I'm not really a fan of rap. I do have some top 40 hits rap when i hear it, but really I'm a fan of hardcore. But really, I have love Ludacris since Word of Mouf. I found his raps creative and funny. Really a testament to the creativity it takes to rap. Instead of just mumbling out some ghetto slang about cars and bling he raps about funny elements but dont think hes all serious. He still fills songs out with cutting lyrics when he wants.

To me though, this CD isnt as good as Mouf or CnB. I don't think the songs were as strong. I still like them but I prefer Mouf because its what got me into his music and I think the songs are more catchy and fun to listen to. "Number One Spot" "Two Miles an Hour" "Pass Out" and "Get Back" are still enough to warrant a purchase but if your looking for a stronger Luda grab Word of Mouf or his new cd which I grabbed online and its very strong.

Ludacris - The Red Light District.......2006-09-17

Ludacris doesn't wait long to follow-up his 3rd solo album, 2003's "Chicken -N- Beer." In December 2004 his 4th album, "The Red Light District" was released. With his smash single "Get Back" getting maddd rotations and tv time, he is once again out to prove just how dominant he is in the rap game.

1. Intro - No Rating

2. Number One Spot - 4.5/5

3. Get Back - 4.5/5

4. Put Your Money (Featuring DMX) - 4/5

5. Blueberry Yum Yum (Featuring Sleepy Brown) - 4/5

6. Child of the Night (Featuring Nate Dogg) - 4.5/5

7. The Potion - 4/5

8. Pass Out - 3/5

9. Skit - No Rating

10. Spur of the Moment (Featuring DJ Quik & Kimmi J.) - 4.5/5

11. Who Not Me (Featuring Small World & Dolla Boy) - 4.5/5

12. Large Amounts - 3/5

13. Pimpin' All Over the World (Featuring Bobby Valentino) - 4/5

14. Two Miles an Hour - 3/5

15. Hopeless (Featuring Trick Daddy) - 4/5

16. Virgo (Featuring Nas & Doug E. Fresh) - 3.5/5

Overall:

55/70

3.5 Stars

Luda definitely disapoints with this effort. Instead of getting better with this release it just seems like he's going downhill. There are lots of good tracks on this album but also lots of wack ones that bring it down. Luda still got his punchline and lyrics game on top but lots of the hooks are so-so.

Average customer rating: great Luda is back! "It's not the universe, it's the Ludaverse" (3.5 stars)

The Red Light District Ludacris 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 $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: The Massacre (Clean) Chicken -N- Beer Late Registration Get Rich or Die Tryin' Release Therapy ASIN: B0006IIPBM Release Date: 2004-12-07

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Number One Spot
3. Get Back
4. Put Your Money
5. Blueberry Yum Yum
6. Child Of The Night
7. The Potion
8. Pass Out
9. Spur Of The Moment
10. Who Not Me
11. Large Amounts
12. Pimpin' All Over The World
13. Two Miles An Hour
14. Hopeless
15. Virgo

Customer Reviews:

great.......2006-04-23

great album no doubt... maybe not quite as good as his last one but definitely worth goin out and buyin

Luda is back! .......2005-11-27

I thought this album wuz pretty cool when I bought it. It had good songs with a great intro. A few of my personal favorites were get back, number 1 spot, the potion, pimpin all over the world, and 2 miles an hour. Spur of the moment was pretty good, too. But the album had a little room for improvement. Number 11, Large Amounts, has to be one of the worst tracks he has ever made. The one he did with DMX kinda disappointed me. I expected more from that single when I read it off the back of the CD as a track. But overall, it is a good album. I didn't regret buying it.

"It's not the universe, it's the Ludaverse" (3.5 stars).......2005-07-18

After the lackluster album "Chicken -N- Beer", one would wonder - where does Luda go with his next album? The answer is simple - back to basics. On "Red Light District", Luda does what he does best: boast, pimp, tell people to "Get Back", you know, the usual Luda-stuff. Punchline after punchline, it's obvious we're listening to a rejuvenated Luda.

What better place to start proving your worth than on the Intro. Produced by Timbaland, Luda spits hot line after hot line for about 1:20, making one of the best intros I've ever heard. The next track, "Number One Spot" is equally as impressive, with DJ Green Lantern sampling the Austin Powers them to create the backdrop of a driving bassline - and it works wonders. Not to mention Luda cleverly dropping Austin Powers references. The album starts to slip a bit at "Put Your Money", an uninspired cut about gambling. The tired bells and DMX on the hook (sorta) doesn't cut it. Ludacris tries something different on "Blueberry Yum Yum" with mixed results. Produced by Organized Noize, Luda's ode to pot is certainly interesting, and it's not for everyone.

"Child of the Night" with Nate Dogg on the hook is a gem, but "Potion" produced by Timbo is skip-material. "Pass Out" is an alright cut for the clubs, followed by the lone "Skit" on the album - and it's a hilarious one. "Spur The Moment" featuring DJ Quik is a great track with Luda and Quik trading lines over a nice west-coast beat, surprisingly enough NOT produced by Quik. Luda then introduces the newest members of DTP on "Who Not Me", not really feeling this one. "Large Amounts" has some of the goofiest sampling I've ever heard, but Luda rebounds on the last 4 tracks. The smooth cut "Pimpin' All Over the World" is a winner and Luda slows down the tempo appropriately for "Two Miles an Hour". Trick Daddy jumps on board and reminisces with Luda on "Hopeless", and the album ends on a very, very high note with "Virgo". Featuring Nas and beatbox legend Doug E. Fresh on the beat, Virgo has the sound of an instant classic.

While it has it's share of filler for sure, "Red Light District" remains a very entertaining album. "Get Back" was a sign of good things to come before the album, now it's time to put any doubts about Luda to rest.

Average customer rating:

The Red Light District Ludacris Manufacturer: Universal 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: B00080CO60 Release Date: 2005-05-10

Tracks:

1. Intro - Ludacris
2. Number One Spot - Ludacris
3. Get Back - Ludacris
4. Put Your Money - DMX, Ludacris
5. Blueberry Yum Yum - Sleepy Brown, Ludacris,
6. Child of the Night - Nate Dogg, Ludacris,
7. Potion - Ludacris
8. Pass Out - Ludacris
9. Skit - Ludacris, Rockell Minor, Raybezzie,
10. Spur of the Moment - DJ Quik, Kimmi, Ludacris
11. Who Not Me - Dolla Boy, , Ludacris, , Small World
12. Large Amounts - Ludacris
13. Pimpin' All Over the World - Ludacris, Bobby V.
14. Two Miles an Hour - Ludacris
15. Hopeless - Ludacris, Trick Daddy
16. Virgo - Doug E. Fresh, Ludacris, Nas

Album Description

Ludacris' never-ending run of guest verses rolled on through 2004 (for better or worse), as did the hit singles from 2003's Chicken -n- Beer. He still managed to find the time to come out with The Red Light District, an album with content that rarely reflects the illicit-sounding title. There's nothing as squalid as "Splash Waterfalls," for instance -- the low point of the MC's career, regardless of chart success -- and yet, at the same time, there's nothing as immense as "Stand Up," and there isn't anything quite as ferocious as "Southern Fried Intro/Blow It Out." Bragging, boasting, clowning around, getting high, dispersing words of wisdom -- these are the overriding themes. Def Jam. 2005.

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Holidae Inn (Ft. Ludacris & Snoop Dogg) [3 Tracks] Manufacturer: Capitol Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0007TXRS6

Product Description

Australian exclusive single taken from Chingy's 2003 album Jackpot. The title track features Ludacris & Snoop Dogg and includes the clean versions of 'Holidae In' & 'Represent' (feat. Tity Boi & I-20) plus 'Holidae In' (Instrumental). Capitol.

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Love Cinema Volume 6 Love Cinema Volume 6 Manufacturer: Refugee Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAKT0O Release Date: 2005-05-17

Tracks:

1. Local 69
2. Angel Lust
3. Human Toilet
4. Slots and Their Maethers
5. Sunday Girl
6. Bathin' + Buddy
7. Aurora Snow
8. Andre
9. Clit Like a Penis
10. Bitch Anthem
11. Silver Bullet
12. Babby Daddy
13. I Kill Everything I Fuck

Average customer rating:

Beer Lies and the Mighty Clothespin Red Light District ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000O9OXFU

Average customer rating:

Red Light District Ludacris Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000666UMK Release Date: 2004-11-29

Album Description

Japanese pressing of 2004 release, scheduled to include one exclusive bonus track. Details TBA. Universal.

Album Details

Japanese Release featuring a Bonus Track

Dance Music:

1. Respect the Game [Explicit Lyrics]
2. Round Here [Explicit Lyrics]
3. Scratchin' Tha Surface
4. Slow Jamz/Badunkadunk [CD-single]
5. Southern Comfort [Explicit Lyrics]
6. Split Personality [Explicit Lyrics]
7. Split Personality [Explicit Lyrics]
8. Stunt 101 [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]
9. Terrorist Threats [Enhanced] [Explicit Lyrics]
10. Terrorist Threats [Enhanced] [Explicit Lyrics]

Dance Music

dance music

Dance Music

Appointment With Venus [Live]

Clarinet Songs

First Touch

Art of Rhythm

Gogogo Airheart

Dip It Low [CD-single] [Import]

Dr. Seuss Presents: Green Eggs & Ham

Johannes LeFebure: Motets

Friends in High Places/She Thinks [Import]

From the Streets of Cali [Enhanced] [Explicit Lyrics]

Ex Voto [Import]

Jazz Greatest Hits: The Great Ones [Box set]

Dream, Pt. 1 [CD-single] [Import]

Deja Vu

A Celebration of Guilt