Destined to Be [Explicit Lyrics]

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True to his Crime Dog name, McGruff breaks no laws and plays it safe on his debut disc, Destined to Be. The Harlem-based rapper got his first break in 1995 on Big L's "8 Is Enough," and he was the unidentified MC on Monifah's "I Miss You"; he spent the intervening years lying relatively low, contributing tracks that often showed up on mix tapes while working on this, his first full-length. McGruff divides his time between showing the lessons of his mentor, Heavy D, and his pal Mase, and his efforts in both directions result here in easygoing, old-fashioned party hip-hop, with easily recognizable samples and uncomplicated rhyme schemes. McGruff spends a lot of time on where he's from (Harlem) and what he dreams of (big surprise here: wealth). If he played it any safer, it really would be a crime, but he's managed to pull off an informal, breezy summertime hip-hop jam. --Martin Johnson

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Destined to Be [Explicit Lyrics]

Destined to Be [Explicit Lyrics]
Thought Criminal: Journal of a Serial Thinker
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    		Thought Criminal: Journal of a Serial Thinker
    Remo'conscious
    Manufacturer: Soul Cipher Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B0006TQ6IU
    Release Date: 2004-12-07

    Tracks:

    1. The Real Bogeyman (Tonton Macoute)
    2. Lies
    3. I've Been Waiting
    4. Time (Featuring Sparlha Swa)
    5. The Future is Doomed
    6. Justified Homicide

    Album Description

    Lacing chest opening beats with thought provoking, intelligent lyrics on this destined to be classic EP, "Thought Criminal: Journal of a Serial thinker" draws the listener deep into the mind of an experienced, story teller, street poet, activist, and musician. reMo' reveals a flush and colorful pallet of song writing and production technique varying in mood, concept and style, proving him to be an extremely versatile artist. And when long time friend, MC and producer Donnan Linkz (Uncle Howie Records/Embedded Music) steps in to cook up two hot bowls of head-nod soup for the controversial hit "Lies" and the inspiring autobiographical anthem "Time" (featuring Sparlha Swa), reMo' adds the final lyrical spices to make these two dishes extremely tasty. This EP offers a full six course meal of classic material for any rap connoisseur to enjoy bringing them back for seconds.
    Small Hours
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Great CD
    		 Small Hours
    Jojo David
    Manufacturer: Arrhae Press Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B0002ZQGBK
    Release Date: 2004-09-21

    Tracks:

    1. In the Wee Small Hours
    2. Golden Slumbers
    3. You Must Believe in Spring
    4. But Beautiful
    5. Imagination
    6. Here's That Rainy Day
    7. Colors
    8. Have A Little Faith
    9. Be Careful, It's My Heart
    10. Little Prayer

    Album Description

    For his debut recording, Boston vocalist JoJo David teams up with extraordinary pianist Adam Birnbaum to create an intimate and timeless collection of classic and destined-to-be-classic ballads. David gets to the heart of every lyric, delivering each emotion and vulnerability as if experienced in real time. The context is masterfully set with Birnbaum's playing, always tasteful, and in captivating dialogue with the melody.

    From its title, "Small Hours" shares the same fabric of Frank Sinatra's innovative concept album "In the Wee Small Hours." The first track wraps the listener up in those "small" moments from the beginning of the CD and takes the listener on a tour of sublime throughout the album. David and Birnbaum take meticulous care with their arrangements and performances to get to the heart of the messages. In the standards "Imagination," "But Beautiful", and "In the Wee Small Hours", the oft discarded and rarely heard verses to theses standards are resurrected and made essential to the matter here. Birnbaum takes a fresh interpretation of the Beatles' "Golden Slumbers," stretching its time while David indulges his beautiful tone in the soaring melody. They take John Hiatt's "Have A Little Faith" to an inspired turn with the blues. Birnbaum presents a haunting rendition of "Here's That Rainy Day", and with the hidden gems "Colors" and "Little Prayer", David reveals his wide-open heart and musical grace.

    Sit back and indulge in "Small Hours". Paying homage to the lineage of Frank Sinatra with Nelson Riddle, Ella Fitzgerald with Joe Pass, Tony Bennett with Bill Evans, and Johnny Hartman with John Coltrane, JoJo David and Adam Birnbaum bring us up to date with this exquisitely crafted recording. This is as moving a ballad album as there is.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2007-02-11

    This CD is great! The piano player, Adam, is a Juliard trained Jazz pianist (Juliard only takes 2 players a year!), and he is phenomenal. Jojo, the singer, is also extremely accomplished and I have seen him perform numerous times in Boston. Together they make an incredible album!

    Highly recommended!
    Destined to Be a Rumor
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      		Destined to Be a Rumor
      Mike Duffy
      Manufacturer: CD Freedom
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD
      ASIN: B000JHX9LQ
      Entertain Us
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        		Entertain Us
        Luke the Band
        Manufacturer: LNR Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000CAG6SI
        Release Date: 2003-05-20

        Tracks:

        1. Face to Face
        2. Ivy
        3. Pictures of War
        4. Intermission
        5. Caught You Kissing
        6. Down Your Street
        7. Son (Wait Here for Today)
        8. Beautiful Goodbyes
        9. Caught You Kissing (Live)
        In Love with a Lie
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          		In Love with a Lie
          Wiz Kid
          Manufacturer: Maestro Music
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000AMPGDE
          Release Date: 2005-05-31

          Tracks:

          1. Intro
          2. Ms Blast from the Past
          3. Drink a Beer
          4. Asshole
          5. Rumble in My Trunk
          6. G's in a Cadillac
          7. Phoenix, Az
          8. In Love with a Lie
          9. God's Precious Child
          10. Caught in My Ways
          11. No Praise
          12. If I'm Still Here
          13. Makes Me Wanna Scream
          14. I Just Can't Slow Down
          15. Instruction Manual

          Product Description

          15 Tracks
          Destined to Be......
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            		Destined to Be......
            Paul Bunyun & Derez
            Manufacturer: Smitty Productions
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B000CAEP7M
            Release Date: 2005-09-06

            Tracks:

            1. Intro - Paul Bunyun & Derez
            2. Wassup, You Heard - Paul Bunyun
            3. Try Me - Paul Bunyun & Derez
            4. Where Did I Go Wrong - Paul Bunyun & Derez
            5. So Many Problemz - Paul Bunyun & Derez
            6. Can You Feel My Pain - Paul Bunyun & Derez
            7. Summertime - Paul Bunyun & Derez Feat. Omni
            8. Plead tha Fifth - Paul Bunyun Feat. E. Smitty
            9. Everything - N - Life - Paul Bunyun
            10. Wanna Show tha World - Paul Bunyun & Derez Feat. Em-Lo
            Pools of Grace
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              		Pools of Grace
              Ornament
              Manufacturer: Ornamusic
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
              ASIN: B000CADRD0
              Release Date: 2002-07-23

              Tracks:

              1. Rearview
              2. Spacial Seas
              3. Look Away
              4. Change
              5. Maybe Tonight
              6. There's Time
              Big Bad Sun
              Average customer rating: Not rated
                		Big Bad Sun
                Chris Juergensen
                Manufacturer: Abiku Records
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

                Contemporary BluesContemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music
                GeneralGeneral | Blues | Styles | Music
                Traditional BluesTraditional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music
                GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
                ASIN: B000CA8TME
                Release Date: 2005-08-09

                Tracks:

                1. Sweet Melissa
                2. Come out Baby
                3. Big Bad Sun
                4. House on the Hill
                5. Tell Me a Story
                6. Love Dog
                7. Revelation
                8. Some Sympathy
                9. Bug Lips
                Destined to Be
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                  		Destined to Be

                  ProductGroup: Music
                  Binding: Audio CD

                  GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
                  ASIN: B000B6KQOI
                  Release Date: 2005-09-20
                  Speechless
                  Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                  • Nice
                  • Awesome CD
                  		 Speechless
                  Mavis
                  Manufacturer: Urban Noize Entertainment
                  ProductGroup: Music
                  Binding: Audio CD

                  GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
                  GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
                  GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
                  GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
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                  ASIN: B000A27E66
                  Release Date: 2005-07-01

                  Tracks:

                  1. Feelin' This (Freestyle)
                  2. Get Here
                  3. Loving U
                  4. Speechless (featuring JB)
                  5. Baby I Love u
                  6. Weekend
                  7. Don't Go
                  8. The Way You Love Me
                  9. Ladies
                  10. Who Is She
                  11. All My Love (Shamia featuring Mavis)
                  12. Giving Thanks

                  Product Description

                  This CD is R&B at it's best. With a sound all her own Mavis both impresses and delights us on this CD. Fantastic vocals and harmonies done by a true songstress. This Cd is truly one for your collection and destined to be a classic one day

                  Customer Reviews:

                  5 out of 5 stars Nice.......2005-08-01

                  I love every song on this album, my favorite is "The Way You Love Me" it is sung so beautifully. Go Girl!

                  5 out of 5 stars Awesome CD.......2005-07-28

                  This CD has really demostrated that Mavis is a very talented, and creative person . I give the CD a 10/10. Good job Mavis...you will go far!

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