The Best of Old School

Track Listings

1. I Love Music

2. Now That We Found Love

3. Back Stabbers

4. Give the People What They Want

5. Love Train

6. For the Love of Money

7. People Keep Tellin' Me

8. Let Me Make Love to You

9. One Night Affair

10. Survival

The Best of Old School,The O'Jays,Amw Inc.,Philly Soul,Pop,Pop-Soul,R&B,Smooth Soul,Soul

Tracks:

Rapper's Delight
Hot Hot Summer Day
8th Wonder
Showdown
Apache
The Lover In You
The Word Is Out
Kick It Live From Nine To Five
Livin' In The Fast Lane
Girls
Work, Work, The Body

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It's not quite the first rap record, or the best, but Rapper's Delight--15 glorious minutes of the bass line from Chic's "Good Times," with a New Jersey crew spieling goofy routines about Superman and bad food on top--is one king hell of a party-starter. After that, they could have filled the rest of the disc with crowd noise and gotten away with it, but the Sugarhill Gang had a bunch of other party-jam hits, notably the almost-as-indelible "Apache" and "8th Wonder." Those songs show up here too, along with some entertaining non-hits and "Showdown," their rap-off with the Furious Five. What they're saying isn't really the point; the point is to move the crowd, and they're still hip-hop's greatest entertainers. --Douglas Wolk

Album Description

1995 compilation on Castle's Sequel label featuring 12 of these rap pioneer's phattes, including 'Rapper's Delight' (Album Version & Ben Leibrand DMC Remix), 'Apache' and 'KickIt Live From 9 To 5'.

Customer Reviews:

Huge Historical Significance; the Music is Good.......2007-07-26

This is definitely a good CD. It's hits from the Sugarhill Gang, whom many musical historians have designated as the first rappers. Or maybe it's that "Rapper's Delight" has been thought of as the first rap song? Rapper's Delight kicks off this album, and it's very catchy, chock full of creative lyrics [unlike today's swear-filled rap records] that make for a funny song. The full version, which is here, is very long. The rest of the disc shows itself very much a product of the times in which the songs were written, the early 80s. That's fine, but it's just that a number of the raps don't really have the flow I usually associate with rap. So the record ultimately didn't impress me enough for 5 stars. Good stuff tho, definitely worth 4.

Hip Hop at it's best........2007-07-10

This is truly a get up and dance CD that everyone would love. You can't just sit down listening to this.

Great.......2007-01-03

Great Service, Quick Turnaround! I was very pleased. This was a very hard to get item.

Not "Old School" But Rather "Before School Had a Name".......2006-10-29

The Sugarhill Gang brought Rap to the mainstream and in many ways cut a path for others to follow and build upon. Listening to this album, their nostalgic appeal is obvious. It is upbeat with catchy hooks and fun lyrics. The beat will get your head bopping and toes tapping. This is timeless music about partying, having some good fun from "Back in the Day" where the worst thing you could be is a "Sucka MC."

Recommended songs: "Rapper's Delight," "Apache," "Kickin' It Live From 9 to 5."

What this is not: Do not expect the technical sophistication of today's recording artists with 48 track recording and computer assist. Do not expect to find some social message - the only message here is having fun at the club or party.

Personal Note: The Sugarhill Gang was my first exposure to Rap music more than 20 years ago. It is good to hear rap without someone "Bustin a cap," or demeaning women. As to its staying power, I played this for the college student hire in my office and it was a big hit with her.

Classic.......2005-09-09

I applaud the person who put Super Pimp in his place. For that prick to have the audacity to disrespect them shows great ignorance on his part in the culture of Hip Hop. The Sugarhill Gang, along with the hip hop Holy Trinity (DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash and Afrika Bambaataa) are the embodiment of Hip Hop.

Admittedly, I'm a fan of "Gangsta" rap as well, but I still respect, appreciate and enjoy the originators of this incredible genre... and if you think NELLY is gangsta there is something seriously wrong with you. I just hope Super Pimp realises that "Gangsta" music originated from "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five (featuring Melle Mel).

Aaanywho, "Rapper's Delight" is a timeless classic and "Apache" is the hip hop ANTHEM, containing a lot of elemental old school Hip Hop, helping to unify the Hip Hop sound. This album is a must-have when one wishes to reminisce about the "Good Ol' Days", although be prepared for the depressing realisation that THAT kind of vibe will never be duplicated again.

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GRANDMASTER FLASH & FURIOUS FIVE
Sure-fire Collector's Item
The Beginning of an Era
Grandmaster cuts faster
The Quintessential 'Best Of' Collection

Message From Beat Street: Best Of
Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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Tracks:

Step Off Megamix - Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five
Freedom - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5
The Birthday Party - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Showdown - The Furious Five Meets The Sugarhill Gang
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Is there a rap fan out there who didn't like "The Message"? It took rap in an entirely new direction: while others were content to ride the "Double Dutch Bus" down to the disco, the Furious Five spoke out about social decay. The chorus of "The Message" ("Don't push me, 'cause I'm close to the edge / I'm trying not to lose my head / Sometimes it makes me wonder how I keep from going under") describes the effect of Reaganomics in ways that Dan Rather never could. Of course, Grandmaster Flash and company weren't against partying. In fact, they cut some of the best party tracks in the genre's history ("Freedom," "The Birthday Party"), along with some battle raps ("Step Off," "Showdown") to complete the package. Copyright restrictions probably kept the beat-edit classic "The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel" off the track listing. Still, one glaring omission isn't reason enough not to pick this up. --Todd Inoue

Customer Reviews:

GRANDMASTER FLASH & FURIOUS FIVE.......2007-05-17

AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR RAP OLD SCHOOLER'S. DELIVERY TIMEFRAME IS OUTSTANDING.

Sure-fire Collector's Item.......2007-03-12

I can't imagine a rap fan out there who would argue that Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five were not one of the best of all-time. Recognized as one of the pioneers of rap, particularly for turning rap into mainstream music, Grandmaster Flash should be respected for his work and ability to work with multitude of talents. "The Message" has to be regarded as one of the most popular rap songs of all time, and possibly in any type of music. That hit has been re-made, mixed, and sampled so much that even youngsters that were born after the hit was recorded will recognize the sounds. "Step Off" was also a hit during the break-dance era of the '80's, and many fans found that song more enjoyable than given credit for. Speaking of enjoyable hits, who didn't enjoy "Beat Street" (from the movie Beat Street) back in those days? It has to be regarded as one of the most fun rap songs to memorize, and "New York, New York" is another one that many enjoy rapping themselves. "White Lines" is a hit that many initially had no idea what the meaning of the song was supposed to be, but many figured it out after a while, once drug usage in urban areas of the country became heavily exposed to the mainstream audiences. Original lyrics, street-cred, hip beats/sounds, and strong social messages... Nothing seems to be missing in this compilation. If you like old school, make sure you add this one!

The Beginning of an Era .......2006-07-18

If you consider yourself a hip-hip fan (espically if you listen to most of todays garbage pop fake hip-hop, this is a must that you have this in your collection. Grandmaster Flash was one of the pioneers of hip-hop and even though this collection of songs was taken from the early 80's, it still holds up with its rawness. Its a shame that hip-hop has reached what it is today and the just arent enough hip-hop artist that do it just for the love of the music. Its a cruel world today in the music bizz, as most of the hip-hop artist of today are creations of some billion dollar record company and signs them to be the next MTV music hit. If you want raw, no nonsense hip-hop from the early days before artist cared about being #1 on TRL, this is a great place to start. ENJOY

Grandmaster cuts faster.......2005-11-01

Extraordinary music. Listen to what DJ GM Flash puts together: the grooves are so carefully fashioned and leap out at you time and again. In particular I've never heard a funkier slap bass sound - ever.

And let's talk MCs. Why don't rappers these days attack the mike anymore like these guys did? Are they afraid it's not cool to be energetic? Well no wonder no one dances to rap music anymore. But when you listen to this - the grooves and the punchy vocals - you will definitely move your body.

Only problem is: when you get hold of any other Hip Hop after this you'll be disappointed that the DJs don't cut as fast and clean as this Grandmaster.

The Quintessential 'Best Of' Collection.......2005-06-14

Like many of you, I've only heard "The Message" prior to purchasing this incredible 'best of' collection. As you probably know, Grandmaster Flash and company were recording the most popular rap songs in the early 80s. Most of these songs are stunningly wild and fun party jams. But in 1982, they released "The Message", which is considered to be the first rap song to be pushed from a novelty party jam, to a chilling prophecy, featuring effective social commentary. Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five built a rock solid bridge for Run-D.M.C. to step in, and push their "Message" even further, which eventually brought the hardcore edge to hip-hop. Whether you know it or now, their presence is still felt to this day, since hip-hop hasn't made that drastic of a leap since Run-D.M.C. (that's quite debatable). It also helped that the production was flawlessly perfect. It featured dub, electro, and R&B that was sure to hook nearly every listener of urban radio.

So if you're in the same boat as me, you're probably asking yourself, "Are their any other good songs from Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five?". Well, the answer is yes. This is probably the best single disc best of collection you'll find from these guys. These are long infectious party jams. Many of which include the artillery of a large emcee battle, such as the epic Furious Five / Sugarhill Gang collaboration of "Showdown". A song I didn't think I'd like given the title, "The Birthday Party", actually turned out to be one of my favorites. Although, "It's Nasty (Genius of Love)" would have to be one of the most under-appreciated rap songs of all time. It's got one of the most clever attacks on the compilation, and will surely please any and all hip-hop lovers. They do tackle a bit more social commentary on tracks like "New York New York" and "White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)". The latter features hard hitting lyrics about the dangers of drug use, and probably the most effective lyrics in it's time, given the subject matter. The only knock I have on the album is the first track, "Step Off Megamix". It's merely a "megamix" of their most popular songs thrown into one track (recorded in 1994). It would have been nicer if they would have thrown in a old-school jam up front, or at least put this track at the end, since the original versions shine much brighter throughout the remainder of the album.

Overall, if you're into old-school rap, this is a great listen. It's chalk-full of groundbreaking historical material. If you're at all interested in the evolution of rap, from the pre-Run-D.M.C. days, then you owe it to yourself to check this out. One could only be happier about the completeness of this collection.

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Outstanding
newcleus
Excellent rap album with technodance grooves
Don't hate congratulate
Up close and personal...Angieshubee

Jam on This!: The Best of Newcleus
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ASIN: B00000342Z
Release Date: 1997-07-29

Tracks:

Jam On Revenge (The Wikki Wikki Song)
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Computer Age (Push The Button)
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Destination Earth (1999)
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Customer Reviews:

Outstanding.......2007-03-10

Since the early 80's when our break dance crew used to battle it out in the crime riddled Bairnsdale Ghettos (that description may be an outrageus fabricated exaggeration)

Next to Grand Master Flash and The Furious Fives blistering Scorpio track...Newcleus' Jam On It was always high on our rotation list!

I spent the last 20+ years without hearing it so it's bloody awesome to have my very own copy again!!!

newcleus.......2007-02-12

It was very difficult to find this old release. But now that I've found it, It's on and popping.

Excellent rap album with technodance grooves.......2006-04-10

Newcleus had some dynamic songs that smartly used the techno dance sound under their raps. Cosmo D had the coolest raps over those songs. I still like Jam on It from 1984, which still sounds funky and catchy today. Had some humor in its lyrics too. But there are other surprises such as the 7 minute Computer Age, which came a year later in 1985. In most cases, they rival Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force in terms of the song quality. Most of the songs average around 5, 7 and 8 minutes, but they keep you entertained and dancing wild too! Jam still sounds good in its full 7 minutes--the 45 single that I got in 1984 doesn't even come close to it. The 1997 remix for Jam on It is just as catchy too. This group is underrated but made their mark in the 80s.

Don't hate congratulate.......2005-01-08

I would just like to start of by saying that "Jam on it" is one of my favorite dance songs. It has a good beat and the lyrics are slamming. I'm only 25, but I listen to old schools songs and old school groups and Newcleus is still up there in my book. Not only was "Jam on it" was a hit song, they also had songs that people slept over. Newcleus had good music and clean lyrics. Not only did they video play on video music box all the time but they also went on tour with "Cameo and RunDMc" Let's not forget some of the new talents that has sample some beats for them too. So yes, don't hate, congratulate

Up close and personal...Angieshubee.......2005-01-06

Yes! I was up close and personal with the Jam On Production Crew. Back in Brooklyn when they "ROCKED" block parties. Other crews were pissed when the "JOPC" came on the scene. Cosmo D always pumped up the volume and started with the rock jam "WE Will Rock You" and just then the crowd gathered around like ants on a crumb. Yes, I was there...CLOSE & Personal...really loved that "brother" Chilly B. He had the smooth rap sounds that made the ladies scream "OOOWEEE!" That bass line was classic, I'm talking a real bass guitar. These guys were about messages in their music whereas todays' rappers are about lyrics. Oh and don't snooze on that track "Push the Button". Yo, Chilly B rock that track and listen to the message, kinda sound true in this now technology world. FYI, Push The Button was played during the credits on Big Momma's House. Jam On It was played on Boyz In The Hood. No they were not rappers in the rapper sense of the word, but Newcleus made it on Soul Train and you had to big to get on Soul Train. I love Newcleus just like they were "family!"

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FUNKY BEAT IS FUNKY
Excellent compilation for one of the best old school rap groups
Great Compilation for Pioneers of Rap--

Funky Beat: The Best of Whodini
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Customer Reviews:

FUNKY BEAT IS FUNKY.......2007-05-07

I enjoyed every cut on this CD with the exception of the first two singles. However, after that, I felt like pulling my car over on the side of the road and having an Old School Party!

Excellent compilation for one of the best old school rap groups.......2006-12-02

If any one is looking for a Whodini album, get this one! It contains the classics like Freaks come out at night, Big Mouth, i'm a ho, friends and my all time whodini favorite one love. A great buy for the hard core or casual Whodini fan plus the sound quality on this album is 1st class.

Great Compilation for Pioneers of Rap--.......2006-11-16

Whodini is a hip hop group formed in the 1980s, made up of Jalil (Jalil Hutchins), Ecstasy (John Fletcher) and Grandmaster Dee (Drew Carter).
Along with Run-DMC and The Fat Boys, Whodini were among the first rap groups to cultivate a high-profile national following for hip-hop music, and made significant inroads on Urban radio. The Brooklyn, New York-based trio consisted of vocalist/chief lyricist Jalil Hutchens, (one of the few rappers to go by his real name), co-vocalist John Fletcher, aka Ecstasy (so-named before the drug trend), who tended to wear a Zorro-style hat as his trademark; and DJ Drew Carter, aka Grandmaster Dee. Contemporaries of Run DMC, they were managed by Russell Simmons, brother of Joey "Run" Simmons. Signed to NY-based indie Jive Records in 1982, they enjoyed a string of hits, mostly charting on Urban/R&B stations. The bulk of production on their releases was done by Larry Smith, a bass player who also handled much of Run DMC's early work. In keeping with 80's trends, Whodini's cuts tended to be synthesizer driven with a heavy electronic drumbeat. The sampling technology that became identified with rap hadn't really become prominent during Whodini's early days, and their works were thoroughly original compositions. "Haunted House of Rock" was their first single, a whimsical Halloween-themed number. Synth-pop pioneer Thomas Dolby produced another of their early singles, "Magic's Wand". The group culled a female audience with such relationship-themed cut as "Friends" and "One Love". Backstage partying was extolled in the mildly controversial "I'm a Ho". "Fugitive" was guitar-driven funk. From 1982 - 1986 was the band's heyday, touring with Run DMC, LL Cool J, the Fat Boys, and other prominent R&B and funk outfits of the 80's. Their albums Whodini (1983), Escape (1984), and Back in Black (1986; no relation to AC/DC) were all well-received by rap fans and youthful R&B enthusiasts. The `Fresh Fest' tours were the first arena-sized tours to feature all hip-hop lineups, but full-fledged crossover fame seemed to elude them, however. The group had earned their share of gold singles and albums by 1987, when the hits started to slump. Open Sesame, their release that year, failed to produce any hits. After that point, the band eked out their tenure on Jive by occasionally releasing singles, including "Anyway I Gotta Swing it" for the Nightmare on Elm Street 5 movie soundtrack.
In the 90's, the band made a handful of attempts at a comeback. In 1990, they signed with MCA Records and released the Bag-A-Trix LP in 1991, which promptly failed to have commercial impact. In mid '94 they did score a hit single in "It all Comes Down to the Money" (not included here), co-produced by Public Enemy DJ Terminator X. Talks with Def Jam for a new deal stalled, and In 1996, they were signed by Jermaine Dupri (mentor/producer to Kriss Kross and Bow Wow) to his So So Def/Columbia imprint. Dupri, as a child, did a brief stint as a dancer for the group in the 80's. The album, "Six", birthed "Keep Running Back", a brief R&B charter (included here), before quickly sinking down the charts. Curiously, their old label, Jive, which initially consisted of a near-exclusively hip-hop roster, scored a mega-coup by signing Britney Spears, soon followed by The Backstreet Boys and NSync. In recent years, Whodini still tours occasionally, and their old records still surface on pop and R&B radio, especially during "old school mix" shows. Interestingly, their records have now become sample sources for contemporary rappers like Nas and Master P.

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not the best available!
The R
Stands up after 20 years
Check out my melody???
I KNOW YOU GOT SOUL COP THIS

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not the best available!.......2007-07-09

every true hip hop fan should already have every eric b and rakim album or cd,but for those who don't,this is not the best compilation of their work.three classic songs are missing from this "best of" collection, "move the crowd", "as the rhyme goes on" and most noticeably,"my melody",but any eric b and rakim is better than no eric b and rakim, so for the casual hip hop fan this will suffice. if you want a much more complete complilation, go with eric b and rakim "GOLD", a double cd that contains all the great hits and some not so well known songs as well!

The R.......2007-02-12

If you are a fan of hip-hop, you need to cop this album, period. Every single line that the R spits is venom. Every song on this album serves as the blueprint for any song in its genre. For example, "I Ain't No Joke" and "Follow the Leader" are the ultimate battle raps, whereas "In the Ghetto" contains the best rap lyrics of all time. Listen to what Rakim is saying in this song; it is surreal. On a scale of 1 to 5, the beats on this album are a 3. Rakim's lyrics are a 5, no quesiton. Again, if you are a fan of rap, you need to study each of these songs. Note: Rakim's songs after Eric B, such as the ones he did with Premier ("When I be on the Mic" and "It's been a long time") are awesome as well.

"Now is the time for us to react,
Take a trip through the mind and when you get back,
Understand your third eye seen all of that,
It ain't where you from it's where you're at."

Stands up after 20 years.......2006-04-11

"Follow the leader" was played over the sound system between acts at the Coldplay concert in Philly last week. I thought "Man, I haven't heard Eric B. and Rakim in years." I immediately went out and bought this disc and haven't stopped listening to it yet. This is really good stuff and should be listened to by anyone who desires a full appreciation of important music of the 80s.

Check out my melody???.......2005-10-06

Ok, I am 33 so these guys are definitely staples from my era. These guys are the orignal dynamic duo. All of their stuff was the best but this album is really missing "My Melody" That would make this album truly complete.

I KNOW YOU GOT SOUL COP THIS .......2005-10-01

Eric B and Rakim are the best the old school has to offer. Most kids today have never heard of their greatness or witnessed any of rakims lyrics. You really cant go wrong with any of the early Eric B and Rakim Albums these guys are one of my favorite old school groups next to Boogie Down Productions of course. This is ten classic songs of material from all of their albums. so if you dont got it get it. WORD

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Top notch old school rap
"ONE OF THE BEST PIONEERS IN HIP HOP"
Nice collection from the King of Rap
Just a few good songs.
Good, but wears thin

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Tracks:

The Breaks
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Customer Reviews:

Top notch old school rap.......2004-06-20

When discussing the pioneers of rap music, Kurtis Blow often isn't mentioned as often as Grandmaster Flash, The Sugarhill Gang, and Run-DMC. This is unfortunate because he truly is one of the forefathers of hip-hop and unlike Grandmaster Flash and the Sugarhill Gang, he was no one trick pony. Although many music fans may only know him for his now classic track "The Breaks", The Best of Kurtis Blow shows that he had much more to offer.

Nearly everything here is great and still sounds fresh today. Unlike much of the rap music back then and even today, Kurtis Blow, at least for most of his career, created his music with live musicians rather than solely relying on sampling and production. Although "The Breaks" is now a hip-hop classic, many of the tracks here such as "Tough", "Hard Times", "Party Time", and his highest charting hit "Basketball" are just as strong. Listening to the old school references on "Tough" and "Basketball" over 20 years after they were recorded are still a joy to hear. But while the lyrics are strong on all of these tracks, it's the music that puts these songs over the top whether it's the funky bass lines on "Hard Times" and "Tough", the heavy percussion on "Party Time" and the Midnight Star-soundalike "I'm Chillin" or the combination of both on "The Breaks." The excellent musicianship also shines on the more lightweight tracks "Daydreamin'" and "Starlife." Other excellent tracks here include "Christmas Rappin'", which uses the guitar line rather than the oft-used bass line of Chic's "Good Times", his duet with Run-DMC, "8 Million Stories", and "One-Two-Three (Main Street, Harlem, USA)." The tracks here are listed chronologically thus the weaker tracks are on the album's second half. But while these songs are less memorable musically and lyrically and rely more on stellar production, the tracks "America" and "If I Ruled The World" are also pretty decent. Simply put, if you love old school rap, The Best of Kurtis Blow should be in your music collection. Newer fans will appreciate this too as most of the songs here have aged well and the best tracks are great party songs. Highly recommended.

"ONE OF THE BEST PIONEERS IN HIP HOP".......2004-06-07

THIS MAN IS AL OF THAT ALL HAIL REIGN THE KING!!!I LOVE THIS ALBUM IT CONTAINS SOME OF MY FAVORITES BY K.BLOW. IT DOESN'T CONTAIN "KRUSH GROOVIN" I LOVE THAT SONG AND HE IS FEATURED ON IT W/ THE KRUSH GROOVE ALL STARS. HE HAS DONE SO MUCH IN THE HIP HOP INDUSTRY. HE SHOULD BE INDUCTED INTO THE HIPHOP HALL OF FAME BECAUSE HE DEFINITELY DESERVES THE HONOR. HE IS INCREDIBLE AS A PRODUCER, AND AN ARTIST. THIS ALBUM CONTAINS SOME OF MY FAVORITES : THE BREAKS, PARTY TIME, AJ SCRATCH, BASKETBALL, AND MANY OTHERS THIS CD BRINGS BACK MEMORIES!!!!

Nice collection from the King of Rap.......2004-05-04

Kurtis Blow is known throughout the hip hop world as the original "King of Rap." This CD is a nice collection of some of his more popular songs. However, many of Kurtis Blow's best efforts were not released as individual singles and, thus, did not make it to this compilation. That fact aside, this CD is very good.

Everyone has heard the classic "The Breaks" as well as "Christmas Rappin" both of which stand true to Kurtis Blow form on this cd. Kurtis Blow also had classics with Basketball, 8 Million Stories and I'm Chillin. AJ Scratch is a nice ode to his dj and "Tough" has an awesome bass delivery.

Kurtis Blow was than man, and this CD certainly reflects his great vocal talents and classic hits.

Just a few good songs........2002-03-24

I bought the CD and only recorded the songs that I liked and remembered listening to back in the day. The others songs I never heard of, I listened to and really wasn't impressed. I can see why radio stations didn't play those songs. That isn't to say that Kurtis Blow is a bad musician. He has talent in his profession, but the CD wasn't all that it was meant to be. For only fourteen songs, I recorded about five or six. I wouldn't rate it any lower or higher than three stars.

Good, but wears thin.......2001-07-20

A nice package, good selection, but somewhat less interesting overall than the "turning-point-in-history" appeal of his "Kurtis Blow" CD. The two biggest hits here ("The Breaks" and "Christmas Rappin'") are also available on that CD, although the sort-of-novelty "Basketball" included here is not. Blow's style changed little over the years, so the tracks fit together seemlessly, but the effect can wear a bit by late in the disk. I'd go with the "Kurtis Blow" CD unless one or more of the tracks on this CD not duplicated there are of strong appeal to you.

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move over, elmo
A very good substitute for the class
great for any age!
THE BEST!
Most Tolerable Kid's CD Available

Songs for Wiggleworms
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Old Town School Of Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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You Are My Sunshine
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You Are My Little Bird
Catch the Moon (Book & CD)

ASIN: B00004YLUE
Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

Good Morning
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Wheels on the Bus
Baa Baa Blacksheep/the ABC's
Itsy Bitsy Spider
If You're Happy and You Know It
Three Little Ducks
Leah Counts to Ten
Walkin' Ol' Joe
Peanut Butter and Jelly
If All of the Raindrops
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Open, Shut Them
This Old Man
Are You Sleeping?
Seis Perritos
Five Little Monkeys
Milkshake Song
She'll be Coming 'Round the Mountain
Ols MacDonald
De Colores
Alluette
Shortnin' Bread
Rockin' Robin
Drive the Fire Truck
In and Out the Window
Chocolate
Head and Shoulders
Les Petite Marrianetta/Avignon
Walking, Walking
Hokey Pokey
The Ants Go Marching
I've Been Working on the Railroad
Skip to My Lou
La Bamba
Twist and Shout
You Are My Sunshine
Goodbye

Album Description

Songs for Wiggleworms is a collection of thirty-seven classic and traditional songs; "Old MacDonald", "This Old Man", "Itsy Bitsy Spider", along with one original "Milkshake Song" performed by teachers from the Wiggleworm children's music program offered by the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. Proceeds from the sale of Songs for Wiggleworms will be used to support scholarships for children who would not be able to take lessons otherwise. It is the School's policy that no one is to be denied musical instruction because of an inability to pay.

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move over, elmo.......2007-04-22

I was first introduced to this CD at storytime in the library. The songs are so mellow and refreshing. I also recommend 'catch the moon' by Lisa Loeb and Elizabeth Mitchell. Until we got wiggleworms, this is the only kids/parents CD that I could tolerate. My mother-in-law bought an Elmo CD for my son, and I want to poke something sharp in my eye 2 minutes into listening to it. This CD, however, is so much fun to sing along with and easy to play over and over again. Thanks, wiggleworms!

A very good substitute for the class.......2005-07-09

My son and I attended Wiggleworms from when he was 6 months to 1 year old. These songs by the Old Town teachers are terrific for kids - my son who is now 18 months loves the energy and folkiness of these songs! It's almost as if we were still there in Old Town enjoying Lisa D. live. This is a must have CD - especially for the Old Town fun twist on Itsy Bitsy Spider and Old MacDonald. Music is now one of the only things that will calm my toddler during one of the infamous toddler meltdowns - in other words this is highly recommended!

great for any age!.......2005-01-02

we have a 7 week old and we found out it's not too early to start singing these songs to him. my husband and i have a blast listening and singing along. we like the fact that they have a couple of different versions in spanish and french on the cd! we wish there was more for the little wiggleworms!

THE BEST!.......2004-10-26

We saw the other reviews, and thought it could be pretty good. we were wrong, IT'S GREAT. We listen to it with our 2 year old everyday. He's learned a lot of the words in the songs and created his own dances to some. The music is not overly syrupy like a lot of music for toddlers. We love the acoustic guitars.We just ahve one question- when are they going to make another one???!!!???

Most Tolerable Kid's CD Available.......2003-11-22

An instant hit for both the parents and the child in our household. I'll be giving this to all my friends for Christmas. The songs actually make me want to participate in song with my child. Good for the inner child!

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thorough reminisence (which is good, I hope)
New York Thrash! (not trash)
Worthy of Jay Leno's collection.

New York Thrash
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Roir
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Not So Quiet on the Western Front: Alternative Tentacles
This Is Boston, Not L.A.
Peace War
Living in Darkness
Flex Your Head

ASIN: B000009NXI
Release Date: 1998-07-14

Tracks:

I Hate Music - The Mad
Getaway - Kraut
Shotgun - Heart Attack
Social Reason - Undead
New Year's Eve - Adenalin O.D.
Illusion Won Again - Even Worse
Cry Now - Fiends
Here And Now - Nihilistics
Nightmare - Undead
Taxidermist - False Prophets
Regulator (Version) - Bad Brains
Riot Fight - Beastie Boys
Love and Kisses - Nihilistics
Asian White - Fiends
Last Chance - Kraut
Emptying The Madhouse - Even Worse
Paul's Not Home - Adrenalin O.D.
Scorched Earth - False Prophets
God Is Dead - Heart Attack
The Hell - The Mad
Big Take Over (Version) - Bad Brains
Beastie - Beastie Boys
M.A.C.H.I.N.E. - The Stimulators
Loud Fast Rules! - The Stimulators

Album Description

In 1982, at the suggestion of the then Bad Brains manager, the late Dave Hahn, ROIR agreed for Hahn to executive produce and curate a compilation of the hottest young bands from the thriving NYC "thrash" scene. This compliation has become the most definitive thrash statement ever assembled and is today recognized as the "hallmark" for all thrash compliations. The original cassette released on CD with two bonus tracks. Twenty-four songs by twelve hardcore bands!

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thorough reminisence (which is good, I hope).......2007-01-01

I had this collection back in the day of "cassette only" ROIR releases, and it was my introduction to bands like Bad Brains and Adrenaline O.D., who have the best songs on this mix, as far as I am concerned. This collection also chronicles the earliest phase of the Beastie Boys (definitely, definitely pre-rap).

But aside from introducing some great names in punk rock, this collection also introduced me to the true insanity of punk. I was a beach-combing teenager on the Jersey shore, where you were an out-and-out freak if you didn't think that the Rolling Stones were the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band (and I didn't). I had dabbled a little in some Misfits, some Black Flag (I had played out the soundtrack to _Desperate Teenage Lovedolls_ to death on my turntable--why hasn't THAT one been rereleased too?), some Suicidal, and felt that I had gotten just a glimpse of what was out there. More importantly, I felt that others were privy to what the Jersey shore kept me alienated from. Odd to say, but the stuff I'd listened to so far seemed almost acceptable--my MOM even bopped along to some Misfits riffs.

I don't know how I had gotten a hold of this release from ROIR, or how I even got a ROIR catalog, but I did, and this was one of my first purchases with my paper-route money.

And wow...

Right from the start, The Mad kick in with "I Hate Music," which splits its verses with screeching noise and saxophones (would love to say that it was Zorn bleating his alto there, but no). All the way through False Prophets screeching, "I am the Taxidermist," this collection offered me what I had only previously subconsciously wanted--music that my mom couldn't bop to, music that others would sneer at when I walked along the street with my boom box cranked up. I would take this collection to the beach with me, and while I sunbathed, a halo of empty sand formed around me. (It probably didn't help that Adrenaline O.D.'s "Paul's Not Home" set my head to epileptic tapping.) I had to buy this release four different times, mainly because people would steal it from me. I'd like to think that I was spreading some punk virus in my sleepy shore town, but I really think that some Zep-head would pull it out of the tape deck and chucked it, insulted that there could be some non-Page-influenced sounds in the world.

This disc maintains everything I liked about my early discoveries of punk--poor sound quality, pure energy. Music that would disappear if you pushed your Dolby noise reduction button. I mentioned Adrenaline O.D. and Bad Brains before, but you'll also find amazing stuff by False Prophets, Undead, Even Worse (whose "Emptying the Madhouse" is also one of the best tracks on this collection), and The Mad.

So get this disc, and then get the soundtrack to _Desperate Teenage Lovedolls_ (don't worry, I haven't seen the movie either), then the soundtrack to _Return of the Living Dead_ (AND watch the movie--punk chicks stripping in graveyards!) and then play them all with your ear up against the speaker before retiring to watch _Urgh! A Music War_ or _Repo Man_. Then you'll know what the life of a shut-in punk in hostile territory felt like.

New York Thrash! (not trash).......2002-01-25

I gave this collection a 5 star.This is some old stuff but this is the way it was in the early 80's.Some of the recordings are just a little fuzzy but thses bands didn't have a ton of cash to pay for the high cost of recording in those days. Bands like the Bad Brains,Kraut,The Beastie Boys(no rap here!),The False Prophets,which believe it or not is still around,and Much more keep this album alive.Good punk and definitely a collectors item for all you punksters.

Worthy of Jay Leno's collection........1999-01-17

This is a wonderful collection of New York bands that played hardcore punk in the early 1980s. It's akin to the California stuff that was going on - Black Flag and Circle Jerks, for instance - but it's darker.

It seems the world remembers the New York hardcore scene as the totalitarian dictators of rock and roll, all music utterly fulfilling punk's ethos of hard, fast noise. But if you've heard that, you may be surprised to hear how much character these bands have. Its quality isn't terribly consistent (the BeastieBoys' two entries aren't exactly stellar), but the majority really shreds. I like Even Worse a lot, and Kraut is a monster. It's too bad they didn't do much more.

The compilation includes two alternate versions of songs from Bad Brains' self-titled ROIR release. They're not as good. Get their regular album.

The Best of Cold Chillin': In Control, Vols. 1-2
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"Two classics in one package"

LIVE AND DIRECT FROM THE HOUSE OF HITS!!!!!

The Best of Cold Chillin': In Control, Vols. 1-2
Marley Marl
Manufacturer: Landscape Germany
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005Q6OX
Release Date: 2002-05-21

Tracks:

Dropping Science
We Write The Songs
The Rebel
Keep Your Eyes On The Prize
The Symphony
Live Motivator
Duck Alert
Simon Says
Freedom
Wack It

Tracks:

Intro
No Bullshit
The Symphony, Pt:II
Level Check
Buffalo Soldier
Mobile Phone
At The Drop Of A Dime
Scanning The Dial
Something Funky To Listen To
America Eats The Young
Check The Mirror
I Be Gettin' Busy
Girl, I Was Wrong
Fools In Love
Another Hooker
Cheatin' Days Are Over
Reach Out
Keep Control
Sweet Tooth
Out For The Count

Customer Reviews:

"Two classics in one package".......2005-09-02

These are Marley Marl's classic compilations "IN CONTROL", vol.1 & 2 from '88 and '91. Some of the best of the "COLD CHILLIN'" recordings are here. Two classics for the price of one! DOPE!!

LIVE AND DIRECT FROM THE HOUSE OF HITS!!!!!.......2002-05-28

Any TRUE hip-hop fan of yesteryear knows that THE HOUSE OF HITS was the name for Marley Marl's studio. The new installment from "THE BEST OF COLD CHILLIN'" series is a long time coming. Some may disagree with the rating of 5 stars, but I'm giving it the 5 star rating mostly on the strength of the first installment "IN CONTROL VOLUME 1". Even though many magazines often overlook this album, when it was released in 1988, it was considered a classic. With classic songs like "THE SYMPHONY"(the FIRST posse song and arguably the best in hip hop history), "DROPPIN' SCIENCE", and "FREEDOM", how can you go wrong? This album also contains the underground late 88-89 mix show classics "WE WRITE THE SONGS" (featuring Biz Markie and Heavy D. in what has to truly be considered one of the Hevster's BEST lyrical outings EVER as they trade verses back and forth), "DUCK ALERT", and "LIVE MOTIVATOR". The second disc is "IN CONTROL VOLUME 2:FOR YOUR STEERING PLEASURE" which Marley recently admitted that he did just to fulfill his contract obligation with Cold Chillin'. The album isn't a TOTAL dud. There are some bright moments like "THE SYMPHONY PT. 2" (which can't hold a CANDLE to the original...but is decent nonetheless), "I BE GETTIN'BUSY" (LL COOL J), and "AMERICA EATS THE YOUNG" (featuring CHUCK D. and TRAGEDY when he was the INTELLIGENT HOODLUM and before he just totally thugged out and became TRAGEDY KHADAFI). Pick this double cd up if you want to hear some classic material AND a producer that greatly influenced many hip-hop producers from PETE ROCK(who Marley tutored)to DJ PREMIER. Along with 45 KING no one producer held it down as well as MARLEY MARL....the true QUINCY JONES/GODFATHER of hip hop producers....

Tracks:

Bad Boy Joe In Your Face Megamix
Set It Off - Strafe
Dominatrix Sleeps Tonight - Dominatrix
One More Shot - C Bank
Walking On Sunshine - Rocker's Revenge
Crash Goes Love - Loleatta Holloway
The Harder They Come - Rocker's Revenge
White Lines - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Let The Music Play - Shannon
Jam On It - Newcleus
Play That Beat - G.L.O.B.E. & The Wiz Kid
Looking For The Perfect Beat - Afrika Bambaataa feat. Soul Sonic Force
I.O.U. - Freeze
You're The One For Me - D Train
Din Daa Daa - George Kranz
Al-Naayafish - Hashim
Play At Your Own Risk - Planet Patrol
I'll House You - The Jungle Brothers

Tracks:

Bad Boy Joe's New Generation Radio Edit
She's Got A Way - Shawn Michael
Release Me - Adelis
You'll Never Know - Ruben Gonzalez
Play It Right - Bibi
Quit All Those Games - Ashley
Surrender - Ascension
Won't Be There When You Cry - Anthony G
Knight In Shinning Armor - Manny
Only You - Angel Mena
Show Me Your Love - Reza
Give Me - Freeze
Memories - Freeze
Thank You - Nathan
My Desire - Nick Colon
Come To Me - Sara
Memories (Reggaeton Remix) - Freeze feat. Assensino

Customer Reviews:

Bad Boy Joe does Freestyle music proud !!!.......2004-09-17

Bad Boy Joe takes classic Freestyle music and makes them sound new. Adding the NEWSCHOOL Freestyle cd was great idea. It gives someone like me who grew up in the 80's with the oldschool to listen to the 'new blood'. You can't go wrong with "Bad Boy Joe Presents", just sit back and bring back the memories.

Bad Boy Joe really digs in the crates for this one!.......2004-04-16

Being a DJ for over 16 years I can appreciate Joe's work and the approach that he takes on all of his mixes. I own all 6 volumes and each one is masterfully done from a DJ prespective with perfect multi dubbing, editing and mixing reminiscent of old Latin Rascals, Andy Panda, Lewis A Martinee and Chep Nunez style of mixing. This style of mixing requires great creativity and talent which is something Joe seems to posses as he takes on every mix with relentless technique on this compilation of classics. The beats are right on track and the multi editing and dubbing is flawless. I must say the old school B-boy tracks put in the mix in volume 4 are my favorites, B-boy breaker jams like Looking for the perfect beat, Play that beat, I.O.U., Play at your own risk, Jam on it etc. were long overdue for someone to put on a new mix. I hope more of these Electro funk jams of the early 80's are in store for future volumes. The rest of the cd was great overall although I felt the song I'll house you did not belong on this mix and should have rather been held for a future classic ultimate house mix. Still I must say this is some of the best freestyle mixing I have ever heard aside from Albert Cabrera (Ex-Latin Rascal) and one which I'll keep following as long as the music selection remais off the hook as it has until now in all 6 volumes and as long as Bad Boy Joe Masters the mix like only he can. Keep it up Joe!!!

the best of freestyle megahits vol.2.......2003-12-22

this cd is very good. mixed so well.when i listen to this music it just takes me back to those days. this is the best music ever. bad boy joe rocks. keep making you'r cd's keep freestyle alive.

WOW! Take me back...way back!.......2003-11-15

Incredible!...That's all I can say. When Bad Boy Joe said "Back To The Old-School"...he wasn't kidding. Man...songs like "Set It Off", "Jam On It", "White Lines" really take me back to those great club days of the early 80's. And I absolutely love that track "Din Daa Daa" by George Kranz. I've been searching for a c.d. with that song for just about forever.

Joe has done it again with some of the greatest songs that show where Freestyle music really evolved from...and mixed them the way only he knows how to do.

My hats off to you again Joe...You are the MAN! And I'd give this star 10 stars if I could. I can't wait 'til Volume 5.

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