Urban Rapsody [Clean]

Track Listings

1. Urban Rapsody

2. West Coast Thang

3. Somebody's Watching You

4. Back in You Again

5. Turn It Out

6. Good Ol Days

7. Player's Way

8. Never Say You Love Me

9. It's Time

10. So Soft So Wet

11. Bring on the Love

12. Mama's Eyes

13. Soul Sista

14. Favorite Flava

15. Urban Rapsody (Reprise)

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Urban Rapsody [Clean]

Average customer rating:

I MUST CONFESS

A Funk Masterpiece.

BuffaloGirl - I was never a Rick James Fan

Rick James definitely still has "it"! Staying power that is

Funkadelic!

Urban Rapsody
Rick James
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | R&B | Styles | Music
General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000001DST
Release Date: 1997-10-14

Tracks:

Urban Rapsody
West Coast Thang
Somebody's Watching You
Back In You Again
Turn It Out
Good Ol Days
Player's Way
Never Say You Love Me
It's Time
So Soft So Wet
Bring On The Love
Mama's Eyes
Soul Sista
Favorite Flava
Urban Rhapsody (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

I MUST CONFESS.......2006-12-28

IF IT WASNT FOR RICK JAMES MUSIC, I WOULDNT HAVE THE 3 BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN I NOW HAVE. HIS MUSIC GAVE ME PICK UP LINES I NEVER HAD. HIS MUSIC MADE ME A BETTER MAN WITH WOMEN. HELL BE MISSED, BUT THEN AGAIN AS LONG AS I LOOK AT MY CHILDREN I KNOW ITS HE WHO GAVE ME WORDS TO SAY TO THIER MOTHERS TO BRING FOURTH MY SEEDS. THANKS RICK!! I KNOW YOU, JAMES BROWN, RAY CHARLS,LEVERT,AALYAH,2PAC,BIGGIE,LOE RALWS,ARE UP THERE STILL MAKING ELEGANT SONNETS FOR REDD FOXX AND THE REST OF THEM. LOVE YOU ALL. TEARS!PS SORRY FOR THE SPELLING.

A Funk Masterpiece........2005-11-15

Folks who know me would ask, why is he reviewing a Rick James CD? Well, I was cleaning up my house and I noticed this CD, Urban Rapsody, that I purchased used the same day Rick James died, but I never played it. While I was never a Rick James fan, I thought perhaps I'd buy it since it was his last effort and it was made after he got out of prison. Not expecting too much, I concluded after it was over that this is a funk masterpiece. I am a child of the '70s and I was a DJ in college when Rick James came on the scene so I am quite familiar with the funk sound of that era. On Rick James' album, you would find maybe one or two songs worth listening, but this CD has about 13 of 15 songs that represent some of the best funking R&B I've heard. The creativity, for this kind of music, shows musical genius and the recording quality is simply state of the art. This is a stellar production that got no airplay which is unfortunate. I think Rick's lifestyle turned a lot of folks against him including me. But, you must hear this CD. It was made as soon as he got out of prison and he was sober during the time it was recorded. Its so good that I stayed up quite late playing it over and over while cleaning my junky home. I didn't finish cleaning up, but I'm still listening to this CD. Its a lesson on funk and R&B dance music, and represents the best of its genre. If you like this kind of music, track down this CD at all cost as it truly is a funk masterpiece. Too bad I discovered this one posthumously.

BuffaloGirl - I was never a Rick James Fan.......2004-07-18

I was born and raised in Buffalo, NY so I had no choice but to hear all of Ricks' music...ALL OF IT! That taught me one thing.....I never really was a Rick James fan.....AT ALL. It was something about his music that just irked me terribly with the exception, of course, of "Mary Jane" and another song off that album called "Dream Maker", which I think didn't get hardly enough, if any, air play. In my opinion, next to his duet with Teena Marie of "Fire and Desire", "Dream Maker" was his most sexiest and seductive slow jam. It was something about the melody that stirred my juices. BUT THAT WAS ALL. Now, after his prison experience, I decided to listen to "Urban Rapsody". For the life of me I don't know why. But I did and to my surprise I heard something I had never heard before. It was like ALL the music he made prior to this album was just a prototype. I mean nothing but drafts. I couldn't believe how much his rhythms had matured and how his music made me feel. It was like PURE FUNK. I LOVED IT. I had no idea that his music would effect me like it did. By the way, did I neglect to mention that I had a 20 year career in radio starting in 1981 as a DJ with at least 17 of those years in Buffalo? And I still do it part-time at 93.7 WBLK. Anyway when I got the album I played it to death and somehow it dissapeared and now I find myself desparately looking for it. Rick, all I can say is BRAVO!!! And what took you so long?!?!?

Rick James definitely still has "it"! Staying power that is.......2003-02-22

I have been a Rick James fan since album number one. I've seen him in concert and I still have a slot available for him on the CD changer in my vehicle. I had passed up "Urban Rapsody" thinking that his better days were possibly over. Boy, was I wrong! This album is truly a gem for those of us who really love Rick's bold, sensual, lyrics and musical content. His guitar playing is awesome, his lyrics are true Rick.... which informs me that he has stayed true to himself and that he didn't put out a "joint", no pun intended, in an effort to be someone else. This CD proves that Rick was before his time. The music is reminiscent of his older stuff yet simultaneously it is indicative of today! How did he do that? The Stone City Band is as tight as ever! The guests on the CD: Bobby Womack, Jojo, Snoop Dogg, and Charlie Wilson sound incredible! The sista rapping on the CD, he called her Nebb, is clear and spittin something fierce! I have nearly worn my CD out and I just received it! I am so thankful for these jams: "Good Ol Days", "Player's Way", Mama's Eyes" and "Soul Sista"! Actually, I just downright love the entire CD. Please don't sleep on this CD that unfortunately did not get the air play that it certainly deserved! I sincerely hope he blesses us with another CD soon. Rick James forever!

Funkadelic!.......2000-04-26

This is the best album Rick James has done, to date. Urban Rhapsody and West Coast Thang will really have you rockin' to the beat and you won't be able to sit still! Be sure to check out his other songs that will keep you groovin' to the beat! This album prooves that Rick still has what it takes to be the Ultimate King of Funk! Long live Rick! Right On!