Heist of the Century

Editorial Reviews
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The strength of Heist... isn't in its storytelling, it's in La's ability to put an unexpected twist on a couple of all-too-familiar story lines.... Most of the tracks drown in mid-tempo drums laced with nocturnal sound loops. And La's delivery, while showing signs of promise, doesn't quite break from the Killa B pack.

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Heist of the Century

Heist of the Century
Heist of the Century
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Best storyteller
  • The best Wu affiliate there is
  • gun rule....
  • LA The Darkman - Heist Of The Century
  • THIS ALBUM'S DARK..MAN
 Heist of the Century
LA the Darkman
Manufacturer: Supreme Team
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
Gangsta & HardcoreGangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
Pop RapPop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00000DFI3
Release Date: 1998-11-17

Tracks:

  1. Lucci
  2. Shine
  3. City Lights
  4. What Thugs Do
  5. Heist Of The Century
  6. Fifth Disciple
  7. Now Y
  8. Spring Water
  9. 4 Souls
  10. Street Life
  11. Love
  12. Figaro Chain
  13. Polluted Wisdom
  14. Gun Rule
  15. Element Of Surprise
  16. Az The World Turnz
  17. Wu-Blood Kin
  18. I Want It All

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Best storyteller.......2007-07-09

Another member of the Wu-Tang Clan, La The Dark Man is another Killer Bee out of the hive. Blessed with blazing hot tracks from producer Carlos "Six July" Broady ("T.O.N.Y.," "Can't Hold Me Down"), La kicks verses with his unique style. Guest appearance from Raekwon, Ghostface U-God and Masta Killah and Havoc of Mobb Deep. Keep the debut release from La rockin' deep into its eighteen tracks. The album features tracks produced by Broady as well as RZA ("Polluted Wisdom"), Muggs ("Heist of the Century"), 4th Disciple ("Fifth Disciple," "Love") and Havoc ("City Lights"). Other tracks to check out are "Lucci," "Gun Rule" and "4 Souls." HEIST OF THE CENTURY is packed with streetworthy knowledge and mind elevating lyrics, from hip-hop's brightest MC's. La the dark!

5 out of 5 stars The best Wu affiliate there is.......2007-07-04

Some members of Wu-Tang & affiliates, are pretty dope, some are lackluster, and some are plain garbage.

La the Darkman, stands high amongst all of the above. I have dug Wu-Tang, since their 1993 debut, and always bought the next one out. When La the Darkman, came out with his smash, "Heist of the Century", I almost lost it. It isn't the fact that he, like the rest of them, talk about life on the streets, though his voice pain-stakingly tells you the horror of it, it is because of the fact, that his story-telling, vivid imagination, and unparalleled ability to put his heart into EVERY track, combined with dope beats, and hard life attitude, are the basis behind making this c.d. a winner.

I would say that my five (and there is more) favorite tracks are...

Shine

Lucci

Fifth Disciple

Polluted Wisdom

Az The World Turnz

Listen to this gem for yourself and hear how a Wu affiliate rocked the industry.

Peace

4 out of 5 stars gun rule...........2006-06-20

yo, this album is great....but its not worth payin the 20+ --- 70 dollars to have it....is this out of print or something? why's it so high priced???? i got it when it first came out in 98....then i lost it....and found a used one in the local record shop for about 6 bux! check the local shops first.....if not then i'll tell you where to d/l from for free.....just send me a message on myspace.com/doctabuddah

4 out of 5 stars LA The Darkman - Heist Of The Century.......2006-04-17

Much respect due to LA, since hes Wu affiliated. This album is really raw, its got its underground style production, and the lyrics are definately on point. On the street scene, life in the street and everything to tie in with it. I thought the production went perfectly with his flow and lyrics, so thats a big plus. He gots the real lyrics, none of that bubblegum sh**, so im feelin it. Of course, this album isnt in print no more, so you should go to eBay to find this album for a decent price. But people will be charging quite a bit since its a rare album. I definately recommend you pick this up! It has the same type of WU sound youll like!

My Top 5 Songs
1.4 Souls
2.Gun Rule
3.Element Of Suprise
4.Lucci
5.Heist Of The Century

4 out of 5 stars THIS ALBUM'S DARK..MAN.......2006-02-10

I don't know much about La the darkman, I mean despite being a big Wu fan I had not heard much information about him. I knew that he had featured on Dj Muggs's first Soul Assassins album and that he was one of the Wu affiliates most eagerly anticipated.

Continuing with the tradition of classic Wu-Tang the album starts with the Kung-fu movie sample before the first track kicks in and you start to realise this could be something special and Im glad to say it is. There are many serious tracks on here such as Lucci, Shine, Love and the title track which was produced by Muggs.

The production on here is tight keeping within the dark Wu soundscape, unfortunatly there is only one track (Polluted Wisdom) which was produced by Rza but the other tracks are held down by people like Havoc of Mobb Deep, 4th Disciple, Muggs and even Raekwon has a stab at producing a track with the help of Carlos (Six July) Brody which is where much credit must be given since he produced the majority of the album.

Also in keeping with the Wu authenticity the album features members of the Wu-Tang such as Raekwon, U-God, Ghostface Killah and Masta Killah along with fellow affiliates Killa Sin (Killarmy) and 12 o'Clock (Brooklyn zu) plus Havoc drops a verse along with a few others.

La himself is solid, capable of holding his own although he is not in my opinion the best of the affiliates he carries himself well giving his take on the harsh reality of the streets.

Overall this album is fantastic, most of the tracks are of good quality and in my opinion this is deffinatley in the top twenty of all time great Wu albums but it is not a classic, there is just not enough of a spark to make it as memorable as other Wu releases but it is almost there.
21st Century Trance, Vol. 4
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		21st Century Trance, Vol. 4
    Members of Mayday , Timo Maas , John Truelove , Yves Deruyter , Way Out West , Steve Gibbs , Pepper Sweeney , Electric Tease , Rocco & Heist , and Jan Johnston
    Manufacturer: React
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
    TranceTrance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B00005O42W
    Release Date: 2001-10-23

    Tracks:

    1. 10 in 01 [Paul Van Dyk Mix] - Members of Mayday
    2. Killin' Me [Jan Driver Remix] - Timo Maas
    3. Silence - Taiko
    4. Future - X-Press
    5. Musika Tremenda [Yves Deruyter Remix] - Ramirez
    6. Into the Sun [Liquid Child Remix] - Inc Olive
    7. First Strike - Signum
    8. Flesh [Tiesto Mix] - Jan Johnston
    9. Please Save Me - Push, Sunscreem
    10. Darkness [Yakooza Remix] - DJ Wag
    11. Warriors
    12. Rhythmic Bazz [Progressive Mix] - Yves Deruyter
    13. Getaway [Technomachine. De Remix] - Terry Bones
    14. Melody of Consolation

    Tracks:

    1. Surveillance [Blu Peter Remix] - Surveillance
    2. Prana [Dub Mix] - Subterfuge
    3. Tokyo [Praha Mix] - Steve Gibbs
    4. Intensify - Way Out West
    5. Fever
    6. Breaker - X-Cabs,
    7. Contact [Original Global Mix]
    8. Soliton Wave - Our House
    9. True Emotion [da Hool Remix] - DJ Gee
    10. Energy Flow
    11. Barracuda
    12. Paradiso Sush [303 Filta Mix] - Rocco & Heist
    13. Sutra - The Digital Blondes, John "00" Fleming

    Tracks:

    1. Kite [Evolution Mix]
    2. Gongala - John Truelove
    3. I Do Both Jay and Jane [Praha Remix] - La Rissa
    4. H4U
    5. Lazarev [Under the Iceshelf Dub] - Antartica
    6. Night Stalker - Altitude
    7. Music in You [Theme from Around the World in 80 Raves] - Delores Haze,
    8. You & Me
    9. Breathe in You [Airscape Remix] - Lucy Cotter, Tekara
    10. Sublime [3 Am Mix] - Drax, Scott Mac
    11. Unsolved Mysteries [Club Mix] - Kay Cee
    12. Journey - Legend B
    13. Jerusalem

    Album Description

    Fourth volume in React's price bustin', genre thrashin' series, featuring 40 tracks of the freshest sounds over three CDs. A combination of current big tracks, future unreleased stormers & some React exclusives. Key tracks include Mayday '10 In 1' (Paul Van Dyk Mix), Timo Maas 'Killin' Me' (Jan Driver Remix), Jan Johnston 'Flesh' (Tiesto Mix), John OO Fleming & Digital Blond 'Sutra' & Monoboy feat. Delores 'The Music In You (Theme From Around The World In 80 Raves)'. Three slimline jewel cases housed in a slipcase. 2001.
    Heist Of The Century
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Heist Of The Century
    		 Heist Of The Century

    Manufacturer: Supreme Team Entertainment
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    East CoastEast Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B0006SE5A2

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Heist Of The Century.......2004-11-25

    Track Listing:

    1. Lucci
    (Performed by LA The Darkman)
    (Produced by Six July)

    2. Shine
    (Performed by LA The Darkman)
    (Produced by Six July)

    3. City Lights
    (Performed by LA The Darkman)
    (Produced by *Havoc)

    4. What Thugs Do
    (Performed by LA The Darkman, *DJ Rogers Jnr., and *Puff)
    (Produced by Six July)

    5. Heist of the Century
    (Performed by LA The Darkman, and Killa Sin)
    (Produced by *DJ Muggs)

    6. Fifth Disciple
    (Performed by LA The Darkman)
    (Produced by 4th Disciple)

    7. Now Y
    (Performed by LA The Darkman)
    (Produced by Six July)

    8. Spring Water
    (Performed by LA The Darkman, and Raekwon)
    (Produced by Raekwon, co-produced by Six July)

    9. 4 Souls
    (Performed by LA The Darkman, and Shotti Screwface)
    (Produced by Six July)

    10. Street Life
    (Performed by LA The Darkman, and Tekitha)
    (Produced by Six July)

    11. Love
    (Performed by LA The Darkman, and *Maia Campbell)
    (Produced by 4th Disciple)

    12. Figaro Chain
    (Performed by LA The Darkman, and *Havoc)
    (Produced by *Havoc)

    13. Polluted Wisdom
    (Performed by LA The Darkman)
    (Produced by The RZA)

    14. Gun Rule
    (Performed by LA The Darkman)
    (Produced by Six July)

    15. Element of Surprise
    (Performed by LA The Darkman, Masta Killa, and U-God)
    (Produced by 4th Disciple)

    16. Az The World Turnz
    (Performed by LA The Darkman, and Raekwon)
    (Produced by 4th Disciple)

    17. Wu-Blood Kin
    (Performed by LA The Darkman, 12 O'Clock, and Ghostface Killah)
    (Produced by Six July)

    18. I Want It All
    (Performed by LA The Darkman)
    (Produced by Six July)


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