The Hip-Hop Violinist [Clean]

Track Listings

1. Intro - Miri Ben-Ari,

2. We Gonna Win - Miri Ben-Ari, , Styles P

3. Jump & Spread Out - Miri Ben-Ari, , Fatman Scoop,

4. Fly Away - Miri Ben-Ari, , Fabolous, , Kanye West

5. Hold Your Head Up High - Miri Ben-Ari, ,

6. Sunshine to the Rain - Miri Ben-Ari, , Anthony Hamilton,

7. Lord of the Strings - Miri Ben-Ari, ,

8. Chillin' in the Key of E - Miri Ben-Ari,

9. Miss Melody - Tariq Akonan, Miri Ben-Ari,

10. New World Symphony - Miri Ben-Ari, , Pharoahe Monch

11. 4 Flat Tires - 6 Shot, , Miri Ben-Ari, ,

12. She Was Just a Friend - Miri Ben-Ari, , Anthony Hamilton

13. I've Been Waiting on You - Miri Ben-Ari, , , John Legend

14. Star Spangled Banner - Miri Ben-Ari, , Doug E. Fresh

15. Jump & Spread Out [Reggaetone Remix] [*] - Miri Ben-Ari, , Fatman Scoop, , , Zion & Lennox

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Tracks:

Intro
We Gonna Win
Jump & Spread Out
Fly Away
Hold Your Head Up High
Sunshine To The Rain
Lord Of The Strings
Outside The Box
Miss Melody
The Ninth Symphony (From The New World)
4 Flat Tires
She Was Just A Friend
I've Been Waiting On You
Star Spangled Banner
Jump & Spread Out

Customer Reviews:

So-So.......2007-01-17

It was very heavy on the hip-hop but didn't really showcase Miri's talent. It was also quite annoying to have her name announced on every track.

Not Bad For a Concept Album.......2006-06-14

This album is different and in a hip-hop world that continues to grow more monotonous that stands out as successful whether different means good or not.

But it is good. Very good. Miri Ben-Ari is an amazing violinist (The Beautiful Temple and Sahara are her two other, less revolutionary studio albums) and her staccato-filled style aligns perfectly with the snare and bass beats and rap vocals that go along with it. Her talent is evident throughout the entire LP.

Which leaves the success of this violin-rap concept album up to those singing and rhyming over the notes. For the whole, the line-up of guests hold up and help deliver a decent listen.

1. Intro
2. We Gonna Win- Styles P is alone with Ari on the first song. I've never thought much of Styles P as a rapper and still don't after this track but Miri holds her own. 8/10.
3. Jump and Spread Out- Fatman Scoop and Vicious come with a hot dancehall/reggaeton sound on this track. Miri is awesome. 7/10.
4. Fly Away- Miri's best on the album. She's accompanied by Fabolous, who drops a better-than-average verse. Kanye drops a disapointing few lines. Musiq covers the chorus. 8/10.
5. Hold Your Head Up High- Lil' Mo whines terrible lyrics over a weak beat. The violin presence is little. 4/10.
6. Sunshine to the Rain- Scarface and Anthony Hamilton (who already have worked-well together) deliver a great song. Hamliton's voice sounds smooth over Ari's music. 9/10.
7. Lord of the Strings- a short poetic song with J.Ivy reciting a poem about Ari accompanied by Ari's violin. 8/10.
8. Chillin' in the Key of E- just Ari in E. No guests. Sounds great. 9/10.
9. Miss Melody- best song on the album. Akon sings over an almost-haunting repetitive piece by Ari. The beat, produced by Akon, is a perfect simple snare n' bass. The song is about 4 minutes long and is followed by a violin solo. 10/10.
10. New World Symphony- Pharoahe Monche guests on this track. The man has got to be the most underrated rapper around. His flow on this track is ridiculous. He raps to the violin rather than to the drum beat and it works. Not to down the beat, Kanye kills it. 9/10.
11. 4 Flat Tires- Cash Money and Miri Ben-Ari. Doesn't work. But Lil' Wayne's verse is good enough reason to go and buy the whole CD. 8/10.
12. She Was Just a Friend- Anthony Hamilton and Algebra combine with well with the string-light Ari on this one. Most R&B-type song on the album. 8/10.
13. I've Been Waiting For You- John Legend has a great voice and Consequence has great rhymes (he shows-up Kanye on this LP). Good song. 8/10.
14. Star-Spangled Banner- Doug E. Fresh beatboxes over Ari's violin. Her violin is amazing. His beatboxing ruins the song. 4/10.
15. Jump and Spread (Reggaeton Remix)- same song but even more Latin. Pitbull brings a very "crunk" sound to the final track on the album. Fatman Scoop is kind of annoying. Zion and Lennox also jump on this track. 9/10.

Overall, this album is worth buying because there is not another album like it. Miri Ben-Ari deserves a hand for her violinist skills and for being courageous enough to try this concept-album. It has some weak spots but the Akon, Anthony Hamilton, Lil' Wayne, Pharoahe Monche, and friends help save the whole.

4 out of 5.

A New Look in Hip-Hop.......2006-06-03

I honestly have to say this is one of my favorite albums of 2005. The list of artists that helped put this album together shows that this girl has got game and when you hear her play you will know it as well. The best song on here is undoubtedly Sunshine to the Rain feat. Scarface and Anthony Hamilton. The way Face speaks about real deep emotions and Hamilton blazes thru the chorus with his vocals was simply amazing and very unique. Hamilton is also featured on another song titled She Was Just a Friend along with Algebra. Its just another love song, but the difference that distinguishes from others is the fact that I can listen to it, and I dont like listening to sappy love songs. Another great song on this album is Miss Melody feat. Akon. Akon speaks of his struggle listening to this performer playing his life out in this melody on the violin who is none other than Miri Ben-Ari. Put together very well, and is my second favorite on the album. There is variety on this album for everyone, and if you are looking to expand your hip-hop horizon, then I strongly recommend this album.

Worth checking out.......2006-03-04

We put too much emphasis on the new face of hip hop. Miri has been in the background of your favorite artists for years. Her new album has some duds and some good songs but it's worth it to hear something different. Sunshine to the Rain it an amazing song and everyone-- I mean everyone-- on the crew deserves credit for that. How often do we actually write that? Also... why not explore. Hip-hop/rap and rock have gotten really dull these last few years. Enter artists such as Miri who are moving forward instead of spewing out the same boring dreck. So what if she isn't the SUPERSTAR of the album? She's a freakin violinist doing hip hop.. but look behind the scenes. Undoubtedly she had the freedom to pick and chose arists, create her own riffs and time the lyrics, etc. It's a great album.

Most underrated album EVER.......2006-02-23

This is by far the most underrated/slept album ever. Most people I know didn't even know it came out. The whole album is incredibly soulful, the composition and arrangement of the songs are never mundane throughout the entire album. I mean I have so many favorite tracks on this album. In addition, the whole album is consistent, at the same time it offers variety by the different artists featured. I think the best track on this album tho, is Sunshine to the Rain, featuring Scarface. (Fly away with Fab & Kanye was crazy too)

I think some people said this song has too many features, or it derails too much from tradition, or that it's a dumbed down version of classical music. It's a break through piece of art in my opinion. Its fusing hip hop and classical music into another form of art work. If anything its should be categorized as modern classica. Sometimes it's more like she's a producer that makes amazing beats for the backbone, and then the artists completes it by putting in the soul and body. At the same time her presence is definitely know throughout as a performer, because her skills is just extraordinary. It's a shame many people have never heard this album.

Average customer rating:

Pretty good.

The Hip-Hop Violinist
Miri Ben-Ari
Manufacturer: Umvd Labels
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Israel | Middle East | International | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000AA4H90
Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

Intro - Miri Ben-Ari,
We Gonna Win - Miri Ben-Ari, , Scarface
Jump & Spread Out - Miri Ben-Ari, , Fatman Scoop,
Fly Away - Miri Ben-Ari, , Fabolous, , Musiq (Soulchild), Kanye West
Hold Your Head Up High - Miri Ben-Ari, ,
Sunshine to the Rain - Miri Ben-Ari, , Anthony Hamilton, Scarface
Lord of the Strings - Miri Ben-Ari, ,
Chillin' in the Key of E - Miri Ben-Ari,
Miss Melody - Tariq Akonan, Miri Ben-Ari,
New World Symphony - Miri Ben-Ari, , Pharoahe Monch
4 Flat Tires - 6 Shot, Baby, Miri Ben-Ari, , Lil Wayne,
She Was Just a Friend - Algebra, Algebra, Miri Ben-Ari, , Anthony Hamilton
I've Been Waiting on You - Miri Ben-Ari, , Consequence, John Legend
Star Spangled Banner - Miri Ben-Ari, , Doug E. Fresh
Jump & Spread Out [Reggaetone Remix][*] - Miri Ben-Ari, , Fatman Scoop, , Pitbull, Zion & Lennox

Customer Reviews:

Pretty good........2006-01-02

This album is a set of pretty good hip hop tracks with Miri's beautiful strings in the background. This is more of a compilation than a Miri Ben-Ari CD and there are only about 7 minutes on the CD where she plays alone. Highlights include "Keep You Head Up High" with Lil' Mo and "Sunshine to the Rain" with Scarface and Anthony Hamilton. But there are a few wack songs like "4 Flat Tires", "Jump & Spread Out" Remix and "Star Spangled Banner." Thank goodness this album doesn't contain "Sick Wit Da Flip" on it. That song is awful.

I would reccomend this album for someone who wants a decent hip hop compilation, not a Mir Ben-Ari album.

Average customer rating:

Hip Hop Violinist
Miri Ben Ari
Manufacturer: Nice Tunes
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000HLDFS6
Release Date: 2006-10-12

Tracks:

Intro
Good (Ghostface & Mr Maygreen)
Sunshine To The Rain (Anthony Hamilton, Scarface)
Fly Away (Kanye West, Fabolous, Musiq (Soulchild)
I've Been Waiting On You (John Legend & Consequence)
She Was Just A Friend (Anthony Hamilton & Algebra)
4 Flat Tires (6 Shot, Baby, Lil Wayne)
New World Symphony (Pharoahe Monch, Kanye West & John Legend)
We Gonna Win (Styles P)
Miss Melody (Akon)
Hold Your Head Up High (Lil Mo)
Chillin' In The Key Of E
Lord Of The Strings (J. Ivy)
Jump & Spread Out (Fatman Scoop)
Sick With The Flip (E40 & Lil Flip) (Bonus Track)
Get That (Joe Budden & Mr. Maygreen) (Bonus Track)
We Gonna Win (Outro)

Album Details

2006 Album by the Radical Violinist that Includes the Tracks "Sick with the Flip" and "Get That", Both of which Do Not Appear on the Us Equivalent Release.

Average customer rating:

Just a Taste
The Mad Violinist
Manufacturer: Rikki Tikki Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CA8JQ0
Release Date: 2005-07-19

Tracks:

What Do You Look Like
Just a Taste
Never Can Say Goodbye
I'm So Fly
Emotions 1
Midnight Train
Blue Skies
Bout' to Get Down
It Feels So Good Feat. Blackberry
Wedding Song
My People Feat. Chief
Emotions 2
Bible Says
When Morning Gildes the Skies
When This Life Is Over
Thank You
Like Some Violins Playing

The Pulling Strings Mixtape: Clinton Sparks Presents Miri Ben-Ari "The Hip Hop Violinist"

Average customer rating:

Great Mix CD with a twist of the violin
don't buy for Miri

The Pulling Strings Mixtape: Clinton Sparks Presents Miri Ben-Ari "The Hip Hop Violinist"

Manufacturer: Clinton Sparks
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B0009MLA1W

Product Description

The Hip-Hop Violinist Clinton Sparks (Mix Show DJ of 2004) and hip-hop new- comer Miri Ben-Ari string out a collection of exclusives with special host Dame Dash on this MixUnit HotPick. If you heard Twista & Kanye West's "Overnight Celebrity," then you've heard her music, but if you're really familiar with hip-hop, you'll know that hip-hop's biggest names from Diddy to Dame Dash to Kanye to Jay-Z have enlisted her for her string-work. This mixtape gets you familiar with hip-hop's newest talent, the Israeli beauty aka. The Hip-Hop Violinist.

Customer Reviews:

Great Mix CD with a twist of the violin.......2005-12-23

I have always loved her work and wanted this mix cd for awhile. Clinton sparks really know how to put together a good mix cd. this was the first time i heard alot of what I consider miri ben ari gems such as 'fly away' and 'ghetto soldier'. I would recommened it to anyone that has ever liked her in the least, Kanye West has a hugh presence on it as well, having his beats and rhymes on many tracks.

don't buy for Miri.......2005-05-19

This was slightly disappointing for me. I was expecting a CD to showcase Miri Ben-Ari's style and showmanship, instead I got a CD overpowered by the mixer screaming over the music. And, you don't get full songs except a few. Most are just snippets with the mixer giving shout-outs or advertising his own skills.

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