Urbal

Track Listings

1. Corner (Intro)

2. Pass the Vibe

3. Earth, Wind, & Fire

4. That's Funked Up (Segue)

5. Real (Do-Do) - Bootsy Collins, , Valerie Watson

6. Whether U Know It - Jane Eugene, Valerie Watson

7. Soul Shack

8. Do What Come Funky

9. High (It's My State of Mind)

10. Flower - Gerald Albright, George Duke, Valerie Watson

11. Days Like This

12. Alright - Patrice Rushen, Valerie Watson

Urbal,Val Watson,Thump Records,Pop,R&B,Soul/R & B

Urbal

Tracks:

Rock The Funky Beat (Radio Edit) - Natural Born Chillers
Treat Infamy (7' Main Mix) - Rest Assured
Smack My B**** Up (DJ Hype Remix) - Prodigy
Going Out Of My Head - Fatboy Slim
Release Yo' Delf (Prodigy Remix) - Method Man
Subfusion - Rabbit In The Moon
My Mate Paul - David Holmes
The Freakz - Uberzone
B-Boy Stance (Cut & Paste Remix) - The Freestylers
City Of Groove - DJ Icey
Temper, Temper (Grooverider Remix) - Goldie
Ultrasonic Sound - Hive
What Does Your Soul Look Like - DJ Die Vs. DJ Shadow
Over - Portishead

Tracks:

Chime - Orbital
Cubik (Kings County Dub) - 808 State
Voodoo Ray - A Guy Called Gerald
Clear - Cybotron
Mother Earth - Dubtribe
Go - Moby
Charly - Prodigy
Something Good - Utah Saints
Energy Flash - Joey Beltram
Salsa Life - Rhythim Is Rhythim

Amazon.com

This compilation, offered by LA's Urb Magazine, is only deceptively straightforward: it explores the current state of electronica, with dance-floor stalwarts DJ Icey, Uberzone, and Rabbit in the Moon butting heads with neo-pop stars like the Crystal Method, Goldie, and Portishead. One might suspect this to be yet another cash-in "electronica" compilation, a mere licensing scheme intended to separate you from the contents of your wallet. But this ain't no scam: not only is the track selection topnotch and accessible, with an equal dose of well-known hits and underappreciated gems, but the compilation also offers an entertaining education. On disc two, New York's Liquid Todd throws down a set of classics, tracks like Rhythim Is Rhythim's "Strings of Life," Orbital's "Chime," and Dubtribe's "Mother Earth," giving an insight as to what today's electronica stars were hearing whilst in their nappies. As an introduction to the overhyped and confusing world of "electronica," this compilation can't be beat. --Matthew Corwine

Customer Reviews:

Good "past and present" collection........2003-09-08

No collection will ever be perfect, but this does a decent job. The first disc is what's supposed to be hot (in 98). The second is supposed to be some old school classics. Some well known artists are on here like "Prodigy", "Moby", and "Portishead". My favorite thing by far is some of who's sampled on different tracks. Samples from "Bad Brains", "Kate Bush", "The Verve", and the theme from "Twin Peaks". Overall a good comp. The 1st "Urbal Beats" is good too. Pretty much electronica's greatest hits.

This is a pointless review.. for a pointless album.......2001-07-28

First thing about this album that i must mention right off is that the track slection is horrid. If it wasn't trying to be a "definitive guide to electronic music" it probably wouldn't have been so annoying. Really this "urbal beats" series works well if view together, but the track selection seems wrong in the individual sets. This time around the balance is thrown off by adding too much big beats,jungle, and trip hop. Three styles that do come from the same influences. Giving the whole album a lack of diversity. Digital empire 2 does diversity so much better. Another issue is the repetition of the same groups and groups that are seen together all the time.. I mean we have an original prodigy song, a remix of a prodigy song and a song prodigy remixed? is this the "definitve guide to prodigy?" We have a fatboy slim song, and a fat boy slim remix. And the whole first disk breaks down to basically 3 different types of related electronica. giving a very bad "definition" of electronica.

The second disk is a half way decent attempt at mixing alot of classic together, but I am getting somewhat sick of hearing old school electronica thats just doesn't hodl up well over time.

I give the album 4 stars since it does have some decent gems on it. But I highy recomend "digital empire 2" over this compilation if your looking to get schooled on the so called "electronica genre"

A letdown.......2000-06-23

This CD was a big letdown.. it was recommended by the person at the record store, looked good, etc. Basically disc 1 was too jungle for me. There are some tunes that are pretty good, but there are some downright angry-feeling ones as well. Temper-temper gave me a headache and "release YO' Delf"--well, you can figure it.

Disc 2 was much better, but still not enough to compell me to repeat the purchase.

Summary: Disc1 1-2 stars, Disc2 3-4 stars

Disc 2 much better.......2000-06-19

There's another review that sums my sentiments exactly. Disc 1 gets 2-3 stars (kind of like a rap with faster beat) But disc 2 is really good; 5 stars)

Start With The First Volume.......2000-06-01

This set is more uneven than the first Urbal Beats, but it still contains more than a few classics of the genre. The two discs contain a lot of music for a good price--I recommend it as a next step if you like the first volume.

Urbal Beats: Definitive Guide To Electronic Music

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Electronica 101?
Electronic at it's finest
Tecno Heaven
Excellent Introduction To Techno/Ambient
Must have!

Urbal Beats: Definitive Guide To Electronic Music
the Prodigy , and DJ Icey
Manufacturer: Utv Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Urbal Beats, Vol. 2
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ASIN: B00000486Q
Release Date: 1997-07-29

Tracks:

Poison - The Prodigy
Big Ditch - DJ Icey
Block Rockin Beats - The Chemical Brothers
We Have Explosive - Future Sound Of London
O.B.E. - Rabbit In The Moon
Higher State Of Consciousness - Wink
Caterpillar - Keoki
Born Slippy - Underworld
Sugar Is Sweeter - CJ Bolland
The Saint - Orbital
Toxygene - The Orb
Inner City Life (Radio Edit) - Golide
Share The Fall - Reprezent
Sour Times - Portishead
Before Today (Adam F Remix) - Everything But The Girl
Busy Child - Crystal Method

Customer Reviews:

Electronica 101?.......2003-07-07

Obviously these 16 songs aren't all you need to know about electronica. I could think of another 16 right off the top of my head. BUT, this all good, and one of the better collections to come out of 1997. You got your big names like "Chemical Brothers", "Prodigy", and "Crystal Method", along side some more unknowns which is nice. Three of my favorites are the tracks by "DJ Keoki", "Underworld", and "CJ Bolland". All are excellent. I could have dropped a few of these myself, but I'll let you decide which ones. Though no compilation is gonna be perfect, I would say this is almost there. By not having it, you might find yourself in "Sour Times".

Electronic at it's finest.......2002-10-16

First let me say this - The artists and tracks that Urb magazine has pulled together on this compilation are definitely good music. But I would not call this a definitive guide to electronic music. There are definitely other bands that put out good electronic music at the time. But I guess you can only fit so much good music on an 80 minute CD (76:43 to be exact). That being said, let me give a short run down of the awesome tracks on this CD:
1. The Prodigy - Poison: gets better with age - Prodigy is definitely an essential - powerful lead in track for this CD
2. DJ Icey - Big Ditch: Icey is nice and dicey on this track
3. The Chemical Brothers - Block Rockin Beats: might have been played one too many times but it rocks every time you here it
4. Future Sound of London - We Have Explosive: the original is a good track and this remix is even better
5. Rabbit in the Moon - O.B.E.: This is how down tempo is done
6. Wink - Higher State of Consciousness: I would call it the anthem of acid funk - my favorite track
7. Keoki - Caterpillar: the driving beat and guitar sounds make it worth listening to twice
8. Underworld - Born Slippery: a sticky tune with a beat that makes you move to the music
9. CJ Bolland - Sugar is Sweeter: a very surprising track with some nice lyrics
10. Orbital - The Saint: shows the best side of Orbital with airy flute sounds and a nice bass line
11. The Orb - Toxygene: the comeback of the orb - a good ambient dub
12. Goldie - Inner City Life: good ambience - nice vocals
13. Reprazent - Share The Fall: the airy flute at the beginning leads to a good beat
14. Portishead - Sour Times: another good ambient dub
15. Everything But The Girl - Before Today: the best vocals on the CD with a hint of drum and bass
16. Crystal Method - Busy Child: one of the most played by the crystal method, but makes for a good driving last track

Hope this helps in making your choice to add this CD to your electronic collection. Now that I own Urbal Beats Vol. 1, 2, & 3, I can say that Vol. 1 is probably the best.

Tecno Heaven.......2001-12-24

This CD is a mixture of songs from various artists. If you just started listening to techno, you'll really be hooked after hearing this one. Out of the three urbal beat CD's, This one is the best. Because of all the different artists. Highly reccomended. ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent Introduction To Techno/Ambient.......2000-06-01

This CD contains some of my favorite tracks of the genre, including 'Block Rockin Beats', 'Rabbit In The Moon', 'Sour Times' and 'Busy Child'. Probably the best overall mix that I have encountered. A very few of the tracks are a bit grating/overly repetitive, so it doesn't quite deserve five stars (maybe 4 1/2). If you like the samples, you will like the rest of the disc!

Must have!.......2000-04-26

This CD is a definite must have for all fans of techno-- covering all the bases from early to modern trance and break beat, showcasing artists who had not yet broken into the mainstream (like Josh Wink and Roni Size) and uncovering lesser known sides to artists like Prodigy. It is an excellent expose of all the staple artists techno fans of all kinds should take a look at.... don't pass this one up!

China Chill: Urbal Essence from the Far East

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China Chill - Herbal Essence From the Far East

China Chill: Urbal Essence from the Far East
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Kiigo
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

China | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00008H2K9
Release Date: 2003-03-04

Tracks:

Still Clouds and a Solitary Crane - Liu Xing
How Can I Stop Missing Him? - Yang Xiao-Lin
Lonely - Zhang Wei-Liang
Essence
Tibetan Plateau
Beauty - Damo Luzhuo
Late Autumn Rain - Liu Xing
Blue Sky
Concord - Zhang Wei-Liang
Deep in Love - Yang Xiao-Lin
Soft Nothings of the Frogs - Wu Yi-Wen
Xiao Player
Fading Village - Liu Xing

Customer Reviews:

China Chill - Herbal Essence From the Far East.......2003-11-27

I am not aware of a more relaxing, thought provoking album on this planet. Listen alone or with company. This is a wonderful compelation of artists including one of the finest sopranos ever.

This album will reach out to your spirit, no matter what your heritage.

Tracks:

Nu Planet - Hive & The Troublemaker
Judgement Day (Super Jupiter Remix) - Method Man
Universal Magnetic (IQ Collective Remix) - Mos Def
2 Kool 4 Skool - Uberzone
M5000 - DJ Icey
Now Is The Time (The Crystal Method Millenium Mix) - The Crystal Method
Style (Old Style) - Orbital
A Crate of BDP - BDP vs. Bassbin Twins
Cut Chemist Suite - Ozomatli
Charge (Live Version) - Asian Dub Foundation
Fire Like This - Hardknox
That Zipper Track - DJ Dan Presents Needle Damage
Push Upstairs - Underworld
Crazy Legs - Cassius
Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad? - Moby
Be There - UNKLE

Customer Reviews:

Half techno, half hip hop.......2004-05-28

I am a big techno fan. Techno is one of my favorite genres of music. I was first exposed to some really great techno through a former roommate of mine in college. He really knew his techno music, from BT to Orbital. I bought as many techno compilations I could get my grubby hands on as a means to expose myself to different types of techno. One of my first compilations was the second volume in the "Urbal Beats" series. I liked that cd a lot. A couple of years later, I came across the third volume in the used cd bins and thought I would give it a shot. I have to say that I was rather disappointed in what I heard. Half of the music is hip hop orientated, namely the first four tracks on the cd. I did like the Method Man track "Judgement Day" (Super Jupiter Remix). The other hip hop tracks were only so so. As far as the techno tracks on the cd, most left something to be desired. I wasn't big on most of them. The only tracks I did like was by Orbital, Moby, and Underworld. I was disappointed in the third volume of "Urbal Beats". It was too inconsistent and uneven.

woops!.......2002-02-04

If you get sick of CDs that have all good tracks on them that you love listening to over and over, then buy this cd- its got 4 good tracks-they're good tracks, but the others seriously eat it.

More Hardcore Than The First Two Collections.......2000-06-01

Compared to Urbal Beats 1 & 2, the music generally has a harder edge. Many tunes feature the hip-hop element that is now more prevalent in the genre. Best suited for hardcore electronic fans.

[8= urb delivers =8].......1999-10-01

The urbeats compilations has evloved into something that really accommodates alot of differente styles of eletronic/techno music. this latest addtion to me has clearly stated that it could careless if it can make people get up and dance, rather it illustrates that music in this genre can express various worlds. don't just buy this cd because others say it's great rave music... some of it might not be, but as least they are sincere.

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an "URBAL" disappointment
VAL WATSON "URBAL"
Val Watson, "Urbal"
Read @ BlackVibes.com
Excellent cd

Urbal
Val Watson
Manufacturer: Thump Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Interpretations: Celebrating the Music of Earth Wind & Fire
Love Rain Down
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FOR YOUR EARS ONLY
Shine

ASIN: B00028HOSG
Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

Corner (Intro)
Pass the Vibe
Earth, Wind, & Fire
That's Funked Up (Segue)
Real (Do-Do) - Bootsy Collins, , Valerie Watson
Whether U Know It - Jane Eugene, Valerie Watson
Soul Shack
Do What Come Funky - George Clinton, Valerie Watson
High (It's My State of Mind)
Flower - Gerald Albright, George Duke, Valerie Watson
Days Like This
Alright - Patrice Rushen, Valerie Watson

Customer Reviews:

an "URBAL" disappointment.......2004-08-25

When reading the review by Loudmouth, I felt as if I had wrote it because that's exactly how I feel when listening to this cd.

I couldn't wait for this cd to be released and before I picked it up, I had heard a few songs on XM radio and I had mixed feelings about what I heard, but decided to give the whole project a chance.

After a few listens i'm just not impressed.

I think Val is trying so hard to vocally be funky that it gets in the way of the music. I really like the music on Earth, Wind & Fire but for the life of me, I can only make out about 5 words in the song.

Maybe i'll keep listening and see if it gets better in time.

E.

VAL WATSON "URBAL".......2004-08-20

This Woman is not only sexy, but she has got it going one, this is one of the best CD's of the year and the guest Artist's are unreal and the Producer is a legend in his own right! You go Val! I can't wait to hear your next project and see in at one of your shows!

Val Watson, "Urbal".......2004-08-19

Former Club Nouveau frontwoman Valerie Watson dropped this album this year and it is one of the strangest albums ever (although Val herself always acted a little peculiar). She seems to be on some kind of "funk" vibe, which is fine but the production is too underwhelming and she tries too hard to be funky on songs like 'Pass the Vibe', 'Do What Come Funky', 'The Real (Do-Do)' (featuring Bootsy Collins) and 'Soul Shack'. Speaking of underwhelming production, even the Jane Eugene (of Loose Ends) guest spot on 'Whether U Know It' doesn't save the song from its dreariness. Val can sing and if she would just focus on that instead of trying to be funky, the results can be lovely like the song, 'Days Like This'. I can't recommend this album to anyone. Just check out Club Nouveau's old stuff if you like Val Watson.

Read @ BlackVibes.com.......2004-07-04

For an excellent review of this album, please visit BlackVibes.com

Excellent cd.......2004-06-27

It bothers me to finally hear such good music and to know that... based on most of this generations versions of R&B music standards, this cd will be slept on. For those of you looking to hear some funky good old school R&B with a bit of the modern flair, go and buy this cd. There are good artist that are also a part of this project including, George Clinton, Boosty Collins, George Duke and Gerald Albright just to name a few. This cd is funky jazzy and soulful and has a nice mixture of slow and up-tempo music. I just purchased this cd yesterday and have been listening to it non-stop. Definately a collectors item.

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An Urbal Remedy

Manufacturer: Brockway
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000E3BB5G
Release Date: 2004-01-01

Product Description

New Brunswick Canada's Pimp Tea returns with his sophomore album featuring guest vocals from Bonshah, Mickey D, Rory Borealis, The Sound & THe Fury & AC. Production by Jorun (Buck 65, Sixtoo, Universal Soul), Classified (Maestro, Cella Dwellas), Nevski, J-Bru, Cal, Karl Mohr & more; cuts by DJ STV & Jorun. Track Listing: 01. Super Dude (Jorun Intro) 02. Super Dude (Jorun remix) 03. Shake Ya Caboose 04. Hick Hop 05. Sometimes 06. Music Biz 07. Maniac For Your Love feat AC, The Sound & The Fury 08. This Is Me 09. P. Titty feat Mickey D & Bonshah 10. Can I Get A CS 11. Spoof Le Grand feat Rory Borealis 12. Superfluous Garth - Welcome to the Bonus Section 13. Tha PIMP-T Theme (live sur MusiquePlus) 14. Aerosmith Tribute Skit feat Fred McCausland 15. Super Dude 16. Ed The Sock Speaks 17. Freaky Scene Interlude 18. Party Slam (Karl Mohr Club Mix) 19. P. Tipty feat Mickey D & Bonshah

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