Slam: The Soundtrack [Explicit Lyrics] [Soundtrack]

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
It's nice to see that a film that places so much value in the spoken word went out of its way to fill up the soundtrack with accomplished rappers: most everyone here has demonstrated on more than one occasion that he has something to say (while the few that don't have much to say at least have a nice flow). Representing the old school, there's Q-Tip, a newly resurgent and provocative Brand Nubian, and KRS-One, who teams up with Saul Williams, a noted spoken-word artist and the film's star, who has appeared on both the Lyricist Lounge, Volume One and Black Whole Styles compilations. Then there's the new kids, most of whom have been around the block a half dozen times: Big Punisher, Goodie Mob, Black Rob, Mobb Deep, and a surprisingly catchy Flipmode Squad. Still, the spoken-word interludes, taken from the film and performed by Williams, Sonja Sohn, Jerome Goldman, and Bonz Malone, put most all of the MCs to shame with their intensity and eloquence. --Randy Silver

Vibe
With a cast as diverse as its accompanying film, the Slam soundtrack seems to possess all the ingredients for a stellar compilation. However, while the collection may look appealing--featuring a lineup of new music from Noreaga, Ol' Dirty Bastard, and KRS-One--looks ca be deceiving. A thorough listen through reveals more frowns than pounds.

Slam: The Soundtrack [Explicit Lyrics] [Soundtrack]

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Slam: The Soundtrack [Explicit Lyrics] [Soundtrack]

Slam: The Soundtrack [Explicit Lyrics] [Soundtrack]

Average customer rating:

eh...

great soundtrack

If You Enjoyed The Movie, You'll Love The Soundtrack!

Good Movie, Good Message, Good Hip-Hop

it `s worth buying

Slam: The Soundtrack
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Cake B (Interlude) - Bonz Malone
Sex, Money & Thugs - Big Punisher
World I Know [Country Livin' Version] - Esthero
Thug Poetry - Noreaga
I Dare You - Black Rob
Ain't No Stoppin' - Product
Psychopath Nut (Interlude)
Hey
Park - Coolio
D.O.P.E. (Drugs Oppress People Everyday) - Dead Prez
Why (Interlude)
Feel My Gat Blow - Mobb Deep
I Can See - Cappadonna
Time Is Running Out - Brand Nubian
Run Free (Interlude) - Sonja Sohn
Take a Walk in My Shoes - Baby Sham
Ocean Within - KRS-One
Galactic Funk [Live from the Black Hole Mix] - DJ Spooky
Sha-Clack-Clack (Interlude) - Saul Williams

Amazon.com

It's nice to see that a film that places so much value in the spoken word went out of its way to fill up the soundtrack with accomplished rappers: most everyone here has demonstrated on more than one occasion that he has something to say (while the few that don't have much to say at least have a nice flow). Representing the old school, there's Q-Tip, a newly resurgent and provocative Brand Nubian, and KRS-One, who teams up with Saul Williams, a noted spoken-word artist and the film's star, who has appeared on both the Lyricist Lounge, Volume One and Black Whole Styles compilations. Then there's the new kids, most of whom have been around the block a half dozen times: Big Punisher, Goodie Mob, Black Rob, Mobb Deep, and a surprisingly catchy Flipmode Squad. Still, the spoken-word interludes, taken from the film and performed by Williams, Sonja Sohn, Jerome Goldman, and Bonz Malone, put most all of the MCs to shame with their intensity and eloquence. --Randy Silver

Customer Reviews:

eh..........2003-10-05

I got the soundtrack because I really liked the movie and am a huge Saul Williams fan, yet there is very little Saul on the album.

I am a bigger fan of what many people concider "concious" hip-hop, and there isn't too much of that on here.

Stand-out tracks are 10 and 17, but you can't really go wrong with KRS One or Dead Prez.

The only tracks that are actually from scenes performed in the movie are 7, 11, 15, 19.

I was dissapointed that saul's spoken word from the jail basketball court didn't make it onto the album.

In short, the album is good for tracks 7, 10, 11, 15, 17, and 19, and I could really care less for the rest.

great soundtrack.......2003-07-24

bigpun,goodie mob,dead prez,coolio and odb,brand nubian have best songs. great soundtrack for the 98

If You Enjoyed The Movie, You'll Love The Soundtrack!.......2003-07-24

The soundtrack has most if not all of the memorable verses read including the music which really set the tone of the movie. There's Saul's last poem on this cd which is reason enough to buy this soundtrack!

Good Movie, Good Message, Good Hip-Hop.......2002-04-29

Man, I have to take issue with the review by Vibe (a publication that for the most part takes commercialism much too seriously). Strangely I listened to the soundtrack before I saw the movie. At the time I thought it was ok, but not exceptional.
When a friend of mine and I watched this movie, I thought the movie was thought-provoking and uniquely directed.
After watching the movie I returned to the soundtrack and found it to be much much better. The slam tracks were much better in context.
Also how can you argue with Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Dead Prez, and KRS-One all on one album.

it `s worth buying.......1999-03-31

it is really good but there is not one track great.i think the one of black rob is best. this cd is no sensation but it is worth buying.

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Customer Reviews:

Intriguing.......2007-02-15

This is a very commanding and intriguing score. Composer Adolph Deutsch did a tremendous job scoring this one. Conductor William T. Stromberg and the Moscow Symphony Orchestra once again come through with an excellent recording intrinsically representing Adolph Deutsch's perspective.

A Tribute to Adolph Deutsch..........2005-04-02

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