Am I Black Enough for You

Track Listings

1. Am I Black Enough for You - Billy Paul

2. Thank You for Talkin' to Me Africa - Sly & the Family Stone

3. Freedom - The Isley Brothers

4. Big Gangster - The O'Jays

5. Freddie's Dead - MFSB

6. Brother Brother - The Isley Brothers

7. Don't Call Me Brother - The O'Jays

8. Ebony Woman - Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Teddy Pendergrass

9. Keep Smilin' - Bunny Sigler

10. Where Are All My Friends - Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Teddy Pendergrass

11. Save the Children - The Intruders

12. Go for Your Guns - The Isley Brothers

13. Man of War - The Jacksons

Am I Black Enough for You,Various Artists,Sony,70's,Disco,Frat Rock,Funk,Philly Soul,Pop,Pop-Soul,Psychedelic Soul,Quiet Storm,R&B,Smooth Soul,Soul,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Urban

Tracks:

Black
Gangster Boogie
It's Like Dope
D. Is For
Black Is...
Gucci Again
Pussy Ain't Nothin'
Black Attack
Who's Schoolin' Who?
Mama Feel Good
Get Off Your Ass
Education Of A Black Man
Black Education
Livin' In The Jungle
Black Jesus
Super Nigger
Am I Black Enough For You?
Don't Call Me Nigger
Black Power
Godfather Of Funk

Customer Reviews:

Original Gangsta Rap.......2006-08-30

One of my favorite Rappers of all time. The OG Schooly D Gucci drops some ill street stuff, along side some illadelph funk. Check it out!!! Not the most lyrical but still a good CD to chill out to.

Jesus was a colored guy. Get over it........2004-09-11

Schoolly's 4th album seemed to get more exposure than his first 3, and is distinguished by early use of extremely long, largely unaccompanied, samples of well-known material -- not that this hadn't happened at all before, but Schoolly's pushing the envelope here. (His next album "How A Black Man Feels" has pages of legal clearance info on the samples -- perhaps there was trouble.) It's a neat demonstration of the DJ's art, and if long samples don't irritate you (or if you've never heard Hendrix, Richard Pryor & many others before), it's okay.

As a rap album, it's just okay.

After "Smoke Some Kill" (1988), Schoolly's self-hyped Bad Negro image had become clowny. On this album he wants to be taken a bit more seriously, adding a bit of black power & drugs-f***-you-up-kidz social responsiblity. These insights aren't deep, but they seem like sincere expressions of home truths for the rap-as-CNN youth audience. For me, the white rock n roller, Schoolly was a lot more credible (and effective) insulting white rock n rollers. Rhythmicly the album is catchy but not compelling.

Good, but not something I'd trot out to impress the neophite.

Hear these first:

* The Last Poets first two albums, recently reissued, are an unrelenting and deeply felt expression of sentiments Schoolly touches upon here, and they make Schoolly sound kid-safe by comparison.

* Schoolly's self-titled debut album, dearly needing re-issue

SCHOOLLY'S THIRD BEST DISC IN YO FACE!.......1999-02-16

ILLADEPHIA'S SCHOOLLY D WAS THE ONE WHO PUT GANGSTA IN GANGSTA RAP BACK IN 1985 WITH JAMS LIKE "PSK (WHAT DOES IT MEAN)","GUCCI TIME","SATURDAY NIGHT","PARKSIDE 5-2" AND "HOUSING THE JOINT",WEED SMOKIN' AND PIMPIN' THE HOES LONG BEFORE CYPRESS HILL AND TOO SHORT GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL,SCHOOLLY D. DID IT HIS WAY OR NO WAY AT ALL. "AM I BLACK ENOUGH FOR YOU" POSES A DIFFERENT BUT RIGHTEOUS SIDE OF SCHOOLLY. "LIVING IN A JUNGLE" THE FIRST SINGLE SETS THE PACE FOR THE LISTENER TO FEEL SCHOOLLY'S PAIN AS A BLACK MAN AND HAVIN' TO PROVE HE IS INDEED,BLACK. MORE SAMPLES THAN EVER,THIS WON'T ONLY MAKE YOU THINK,IT WILL MAKE YOU DANCE RAPIDLY WHILE THINKING.

Schoolly D, the forgotten gangsta rapper.......1999-01-27

I have 3 of Schoolly D's albums and there all very good. His album "am I black enough for you" combines old school rythem with a touch of R&B funk. Black Jesus is a very interesting song. Maybe Jesus is black after all!!!!!!!

The best there is, the best there was, the best there ever w.......1998-09-23

This by far has to be one of the best rap cd's from the 80's. As a matter of fact it is one of the best rap cd's even to this day, compared to what the 90's has to offer. The first time I heard a song from Schoollt D was while I was watching the movie THE KING OF NEW YORK. It stared Christopher Walken, Larry Fishburne, Wesley Snipes, David Caruso and minor parts with by Steve Buscemi. The movie is "AWESOME" the song "Am I Black Enough For You" is the one that is used durning the climax sceen in the movie. After hereing that sond I had to hear what else the artist of the song offered. Which lead me to Schoolly D and his album "AM I BLACK ENOUGH FOR YOU". The album is amazing there is not a single song on it that makes you want to skip to the next. In my time I have only come accross 3 other albums that I actually like every song on the album. Hope you will enjoy it as much as I have.

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Am I Black Enough for You
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Trojan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002XMF76
Release Date: 2004-11-01

Tracks:

Am I Black Enough for You - Billy Paul
Thank You for Talkin' to Me Africa - Sly & the Family Stone
Freedom - The Isley Brothers
Big Gangster - The O'Jays
Freddie's Dead - MFSB
Brother Brother - The Isley Brothers
Don't Call Me Brother - The O'Jays
Ebony Woman - Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Teddy Pendergrass
Keep Smilin' - Bunny Sigler
Where Are All My Friends - Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Teddy Pendergrass
Save the Children - The Intruders
Go for Your Guns - The Isley Brothers
Man of War - The Jacksons

Album Description

This compilation features songs highlighting some of Jamaica's black heroes in Trojan's hall of fame of reggae greats. 23 tracks on Trojan. 2004.

Album Details

This Compilations features Songs Highlighting the Experience of the African Diaspora around the World and Accentuates a Sense of Black Pride. Presented Here Are Some of Jamaica's Black Heroes in Trojan's Hall of Fame Performing in a Conscientious Style that Has Resulted in a Dignified and Extremely Enlightening Collection.

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Am I Black Enough for You
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Disco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music

Philly Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music

Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music

Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music

1970s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music

Tracks:

Am I Black Enough For You - Billy Paul
Thank You For Talkin' To Me Africa - Sly & The Family Stone
Freedom - The Isley Brothers
The Big Gangster - The O'Jays
Freddie's Dead - MFSB
Brother Brother - The Isley Brothers
Don't Call Me Brother - The O'Jays
Ebony Woman - Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes
Keep Smilin' - Benny Sigler
Where Are All My Friends - Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes
Save The Children - The Intruders
Go For Your Guns - The Isley Brothers
Man Of War - The Jacksons

Am I Black Enough for You?: Jamaican Songs of Freedom

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Am I Black Enough for You?: Jamaican Songs of Freedom
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sanctuary Trojan Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music

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