Hip-Hop Hits

Track Listings

1. Ladies First

2. Fly Girl

3. Come Into My House

4. Latifah's Had It Up 2 Here

5. Dance For Me

6. Wrath Of My Madness

7. Nuff' Of the Ruff' Stuff

8. Give Me Your Love

9. Princess of the Posse

10. Nature of A Sista

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Hip-Hop Hits

Tracks:

Keep Ya Head Up
2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted
Temptations
God Bless The Dead
Hail Mary
Me Against The World
How Do U Want It
So Many Tears
Unconditional Love
Trapped
Life Goes On
Hit 'Em Up

Tracks:

Troublesome 96'
Brenda's Got A Baby
I Ain't Mad at Cha - Danny Boy
I Get Around
Changes
California Love (Original Version)
Picture Me Rollin'
How Long Will They Mourn Me?
Toss It Up
Dear Mama
All About U
To Live & Die In L.A.
Heartz Of Men

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An indispensable and definitive collection showcasing the passionate genius of the late rapper. The album's nonchronological sequence highlights the contradictory impulses that made Tupac's music so commanding; the 21 well-loved "hits," some slightly reedited for legal reasons, are accompanied by four previously unheard songs. Of the new material, the raw-sounding "God Bless the Dead" has been the subject of the most speculation, owing to its subject matter: a eulogizing of the late Notorious B.I.G.--a mysterious feat, since Tupac was killed six months before Biggie. And, making its first proper appearance on a Tupac album, the B-side "Hit 'Em Up" stands as the most intense outburst of pure venomous rage ever captured on tape. Whether he's waxing political, philosophical, or just plain paranoid, Tupac's empathetic, charismatic style remains unmatched. --Charley Gothic

Customer Reviews:

i like this cd.......2007-07-25

i like this cd i;ve been wanting it for ever and finally i got it love it!

good intro.......2007-04-24

if you don't have any 2pac albums, this is a perfect start. The songs are very close to what I would have picked for a greatest hits.
If you really like 2pac and rap, I would say skip this and buy each of his cd's instead. There still is some great material from him not on this CD

Every track is excellent, but there are some Missing.......2007-04-10

Bad things don't exist on this album, every trakc is Pac at his finest. However there are so many more that should be on here, like Pain (which was omitted from Above The Rim and can't be found anywhere), F*ck The World, Pour Out A Little Liquor, and tons more!!! But yes the music is all amazing with my favourite tracks being
Disc 1:
1. Keep Ya Head Up - Incredible way to start the album
2. God Bless The Dead - Whether its about Notorious B.I.G. or not the song is amazing with a very creepy beat
3. Me Against The World - Very introspective
4. So Many Tears - Pac's darkest song ever
5. Hit Em Up - All my god!!! Calling this a classic diss to me is an understatement, even those other dudes ripped Bad Boy. By far the greatest diss song ever

Disc 2:
1. Brenda's Got A Baby - Was this a true story? on the music video that was on my resurrection DVD it said "Based on a true story" but someone else say it was made up. Well its a great song anyway
2. I Ain't Mad At Cha - Amazing Daz production and lyrics
3. Changes - Another very introspective track with a fantastic piano beat
4. Dear Mama - My absolute favourite Pac song ever!!! As you know, one of the reasons why many consider Pac the best rapper ever is because no one else could make a song like this. Look at 21 Questions by 50 Cent for example, he just sounds corny, this song is genious
5. Heartz Of Men - Some prime Pac lyricism with an excellent DJ Quik beat

Peace and Rest in peace to

Tupac Amaru Shakur: 1971-1996 (We all miss ya)

2 Pac Forever.......2007-04-04

This CD has to be a part of your collection if you dare to call yourself a Tupac fan. Tupac Shakur is not easily dismissed when it comes to music of the century. Yeah I said music, not just "rap" music. Music is felt and moves the listener, putting it in a category is not what qualifies it. Nothin but Cali Love for my homie !!!!!!! For all you haters, listen and learn how its done on the real.

Pac's Life.......2007-02-07

Tupac Shakur 1971-1996 was one of the pioneers for West Coast Gangsta Rap in the 90's and despite being a fantastic MC he got just as much time in the spotlight for his lifestyle, cocky attitute, controvercial behavior, problems with the law and later his premature death. Many of his early songs were thugish gangsta anthems with explicit lyrics and at times it felt like Pac got trapped under that particular charachter, but that's only one side of the story. He portaited an ideal of a young stuggling black male with a troubled past that wouldn't get away from him. From time to time there were also songs that dealt with deeper subject like unwanted pregnancy of a young girl on "Brenda's Got a Baby" Friendship "If My Home Calls", Respect For Women on "Keep Ya Head Up" and premature deaths of homies on "Life Goes On". Tupac's versability and undpredictable behavior was fascinating and his sometimes very emotional sides aswell. He was far from the one-dimensional thug as the media wanted to make him. However, after two successful solo albums Tupac was sent to jail after sexual assault on a fan. While in Jail he started reflecting over his life and eventually his third album was penned, "Me Against the World" a very deep, serious and sincere album. Songs like, the title track, "If I Die 2 Nite", "Tempations", "So Many Tears" and ofcourse the touching tribute to his mother "Dear Mama". It debuted at #1 on the album charts making Tupac the first artist in Prison to top the charts. Perhaps it was also his greatest album too. Some fans however, didn't apreciate the changed Tupac and when his forth album "All Eyez On Me" was finally released it was a back 2 back album that mostly dealt with issues that made 2pac a star back in the day. It was a huge commercial success with hits like the westcoast anthem "California Love", "How Do You Want It" "I Ain't Mad At Cha" and "Heartz of Men". It was also the first ever double album in Hip Hop, making it an even bigger ambition. He also enjoyed great success with acting, other then starring against Janet Jackson in "Poetic Justice" in 1993, he was also making a few films later on. Sadly Tupac was shot to death in a drive by shooting in September 1996 and this ultimately led to an even bigger legacy of an Hip Hop soldier dying as an martyr, and rumours started popping up that he wasn't really dead, Considering there was and still is loads on unreleased material. And who killed Tupac, was it Suge Knight that was scared he would abandon his label? or was it a vendetta from East Coast Rappers?, or was it an old feud from somewhere else?. When Tupac died he was probably the greatest rapper alive, both enormously popular, controvercial and equally good writer and MC. He did use alot of samples to his music though and his lifestyle was a contributing factor to his legacy but he was a magnificient artist that sadly left us too soon. Like some people mentioned, this "Greeatest Hits" collection was released by Death Row and some minor hits weren't included, however you get most of the important hits and with 25 songs on this doubles album you shouldn't be dissapointed. Remember, 2pac was a very productive musician and released countless of singles and having them all included would make this album too long. Overall, Great Collection that captures his best moments. Rest In Peace.

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Running on a full tank
The Absolute Kings of Rock
Run DMC - Greatest Hits
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Run-D.M.C. - Greatest Hits
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Manufacturer: Arista
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ASIN: B00006HCW6
Release Date: 2002-09-10

Tracks:

King Of Rock
It's Tricky
Beats to the Rhyme
Can You Rock It Like This
Walk This Way
Run's House
Rock Box
Peter Piper
Mary, Mary
Hard Times
You Be Illin'
It's Like That
My Adidas
Sucker M.C.'s (Krush Groove 1)
You Talk Too Much
Jam-Master Jay
Down with the King
Christmas in Hollis

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Is Run-DMC the most important group of the past 25 years? Well, if you believe that the rise of hip-hop is the most significant musical development in a quarter century, what other conclusion can you draw? Though they may not have been responsible for the birth of rap, the Hollis, Queens, trio represents the genre's coming of age. They were the ones who brought what was largely a regional street phenomenon to the masses. The rhymes, the beats, the style, the attitude--Run-DMC introduced it all to the world. Focusing mostly on the group's first three albums--each of them a cornerstone of rap music--this 18-track collection is a reminder of a time when rap enjoyed a kind of childlike innocence: their boasts are forceful but not angry; the beats are simple but exciting; the overall effect (fueled by heavy-metal riffs) is edgy and aggressive, but not violent or destructive. But most of all, it's fun. In the 1990s, rap artists would take Run-DMC's ideas to wide extremes, but the roots of this next generation--gangsta rap's street realism, political rap's social agendas, rock-rap's antagonism--are found right here. Run-DMC--like almost all pioneers from Elvis to Louis Armstrong--suffered a period of irrelevancy when they were looked upon as quaint or outdated, but, their time will come. Rest assured, this is not '80s retro kitsch. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

Running on a full tank.......2007-07-24

Run DMC seems a bit dated in a way, an artifact of the 80s, but that might be a good thing. Their raps are free of the celebration of anti-social behavior that's found in a lot of current rap. It's not sissy stuff, but you can listen to it without worrying if children are around. Their stuff has a heavy beat to it, it's kind of like rap/rock. Maybe that's a big part of why they had significant appeal to white kids and broadened the audience of rap. Indeed, Run DMC is one of the lead rap groups ever, largely because they were instrumental in taking rap mainstream. I'm an 80s white kid, and these guys are some of the first rappers I remember listening to. One criticism might be that a lot of the raps sound the same, at least as far as the beat goes. The raps are usually pretty fun and sometimes humorous. Like I said, it's stuff you can listen to "in the open." With over an hour of raps, this is a good buy, especially for those looking for some 80s culture.

The Absolute Kings of Rock.......2007-05-25

First, thoughts and prayers to JMJ's family and friends. RIP JMJ. This is a great introduction to the best hip hop, rap or whatever label you want prefer. I can remember the Metal Head's in high school (circa mid 80's) blasting this and that was unheard of in my little town. Run DMC is the most influential group in the last quarter century period. They bring back so many memories and they were one of the first rap groups I ever heard and was hooked. I think 99% of todays "rap" or "hip hop" artists or whatever you want to call them, suck. Listen to this and then listen to something from one of todays rap "stars" and try to argue that rap has really gone downhill in the last 5 to 10 years IMHO.

Run DMC - Greatest Hits.......2007-01-10

Really good that an album like this came out. A bunch of Run DMC classics on one cd. Run DMC set a standard style for Hip-Hop and theyll be remembered for doing so.

The production on this album is just crazy. That old school sound that sounds perfect on these songs. This album has 18 tracks, all classic RUN DMC songs. But back to the production, most of the beats are insanely dope. If you like old school hip-hop then youll love all these beats. Some beats that are standouts are.. "Its Tricky", "Beats To The Rhyme" (Love this beat), "Peter Piper", "You Be Illin", "Its Like That", "Sucker MC's", "Jam Master Jay" (RIP). These beats are top-notch and keep that real hiphop old school sound to it.

The lyrics are also good, just your typical old school hip-hop. I recommend this album to any Run DMC fans of course, and anyone who appreciates real hip-hop and old school hip-hop.

My Top 5 Songs
1.Its Tricky
2.Beats To Rhyme
3.Peter Piper
4.Sucker MC's
5.Jam Master Jay (R.I.P)

white guy review of the cd.......2006-12-25

Run DMC hold a special place in my heart since they introduced and convinced me that rap deserves to be considered an aspect of music no different than rock , folk, etc.

There materials worked, at the time, because of the "cross over" nature of their songs. They injected a true rock sensibility into their raps. I wish more artists today would utilize guitars and real drums when rapping.

When you listen to this, the main theme of the music is FUN. This is roll down the windows, crank it up, sing along, songs.

The best songs are the ones that incorporate rock structure and pop culture. "Its Tricky", "Can you rock it like that", "My adidas", "Mary, Mary" and "You be Illin" are great.

The highlight is "Walk this Way". They took a song that was essentially a predecessor to rap and made it even more funky. I will challlenge any Aerosmith fan to a debate...if it was not for RUN DMC then Aerosmith would still be an obscure, over the hill group from the 70's. They made Aeromsith cool again! Run DMC's version is an improvement over Aerosmith's. This song is the ultimate party tune.

This cd belongs in any essential ROCK cd collection

LEGENDS.......2006-07-19

Run DMC will always be the best to rhyme. The beats are great and will make you say wow. They are not overated like some say because they are just so great that people can't say enough about their skills. This is an album of their classics and this is the record i put in my cd player to bring me back, or to just chill. Their music makes you feel so good and the beats you just want to rock your head to. Songs like 'you be illin', you talk to much', 'its like that', 'its tricky', and 'runs house' will never get old. Those aren't there only good songs, this album is full of hits and so are there other records. Its different than todays music definitly, yet they will always be the best rap group of all time.

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It's what you want on the road.
Ear-splitting goodness
i don't own this...
When Rap Was Cool
great introduction to beastie boys

Solid Gold Hits
Beastie Boys
Manufacturer: Capitol
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ASIN: B000BGR0SS
Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

So What'cha Want
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Ch-Check It Out
No Sleep 'till Brooklyn
Hey Ladies
Pass The Mic
An Open Letter To NYC
Root Down
Shake Your Rump
Intergalactic
Sure Shot
Body Movin' (Fatboy Slim Remix)
Triple Trouble
Sabotage
Fight For Your Right

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In celebration of Beastie Boys' 24th anniversary, Capitol Records has decided to pay tribute to Michael "Mike D" Diamond, Adam "Adrock" Horovitz and Adam "MCA" Yauch-- known collectively as Beastie Boys, with the release of Solid Gold Hits. (No, the group is not breaking up.) The infomercial-worthy 15-track compendium distills the NYC trio's storied career into an ADD-friendly digest format: Covering the Boys' first platinum-mining expeditions with "No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn" and "Fight For Your Right" through west coast detours "Shake Your Rump," "So What'cha Want" and "Sabotage," up to last year's return to #1 with the million-plus-selling To The 5 Boroughs' "Ch-Check It Out," "An Open Letter To NYC" and "Triple Trouble" -and all points between.

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Customer Reviews:

It's what you want on the road........2007-05-31

It's Capitol puttin' out the s*%t like Endless Summer for the California Kids bustin' their own in the early 60s. Well, This is decent for a Saturday or even Sunday drive. I think anything off of Paul's Boutique on a compilation makes you want to just ditch this shti and listen to that whole album.. but I think I just found out the same siht happens when you listen to like Pet Sounds or Rubber Soul or like you know what I mean .. the Beatsies are mackin'.......

Ear-splitting goodness.......2007-03-25

Every time you play this album, an angel gets its wings.

Okay, maybe not that. But your neighbors will probably tell you to turn it down. Hey, just tell them you've got a right to party.

i don't own this..........2006-11-08

..and what's the point? All of these songs (minus a few) are on the anthology, along with countless others. The Beastie Boys didn't put this out, their record label did. It's just way for corporate to make money. If you consider yourself a real Beastie Boys fan, that is you're interested in all the other music they made that wasn't put on radio, then don't buy this. If you occasionally heard them on the radio and Fight For Your Right is your favorite song, then go ahead. The Beastie Boys are much more than just their greatest hits. To fully appreciate them, you have to listen to an album all the way through.

When Rap Was Cool.......2006-08-21

If you're a Beastie Boys Fanatic, you will love this. It's got the best of the best. Who can't listen to "Hey Ladies" and "Intergalactic" over and over again? A great compilation for a road trip or your next retro party.

great introduction to beastie boys.......2006-03-03

if you are new to the beastie boys (like me) this is a great first album to get. it has all their best song and no filler. heres a song by song breakdown.
1. So What'cha Want - 4/5 - Great intro song, but not the best.
2. Brass Monkey - 5/5 - Amazing song, the best song from their debut album.
3. Ch-Check it Out - 5/5 - Best song on the album, although MCA's voice sounds shot compared to some of the earlier songs. Also, I think the Just Blaze Remix is better if you can find that.
4. No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn - 3/5 - not one of my favorites, but its still pretty good.
5. Hey Ladies - 5/5 - Great song, really shows off the genious of Paul's Boutique.
6. Pass The Mic - 3/5 - The worst song on the album, although it's ok.
7. An Open Letter to NYC - 4/5 - Great tribute to NYC, but like with Ch-Check it Out, MCA's voice isn't as good as in the older songs.
8. Root Down - 4/5 - Great song.
9. Shake Your Rump - 4/5 - Another one from Paul's Boutique, although not as good as Hey Ladies.
10. Intergalactic - 5/5 - The first Beastie Boys song I ever heard, back when it came out in 98, great song.
11. Sure Shot - 4/5 - Great song, the only rap song I've ever heard that successfully incorporates a flute.
12. Body Movin' (Fatboy Slim Remix) - 5/5 - Takes the original, which was an ok song, and turns it into something sublime.
13. Triple Trouble - 4/5 - Great song, but it has the same beat as Rapper's Delight by Sugarhill Gang.
14. Sabotage - 4/5 - Great song, more metal than rap.
15. Fight for your Right - 5/5 - How can you not love this song?

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Bought It Last Summer, and Still Playing It
Greatest hits - no not really
"MY" GREATEST HITS of BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY
TRULY A GREAT COMPILATION
Bone Thugs the best in the game!!!!

Greatest Hits
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Release Date: 2004-11-16

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1st Of Tha Month
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Customer Reviews:

Bought It Last Summer, and Still Playing It .......2006-11-03

I bought my copy last summer and I'm still playing it. The best songs are Thuggish Ruggish Bone, Foe Tha Love Of $, Shoot 'Em Up, Days Of Our Livez, Thug Luv, Notorious Thugs, All Good, Thug Mentality, Resurrection, Ecstasy, Weed Song, Get Up and Get It, Ghetto Cowboy, and Thugz Cry.

Greatest hits - no not really.......2006-09-16

Ruthless are just eating off bone's legacy. This ain't really their greatest hits.

I love that track "Blaze it" - should have been prelonged into a full track, (saving me rewinding so many times when i light up).

these r my bone greatest hits

Mr Ouija 1
Crossroads
Dayz of our lives
extacy
P.O.D
1st o tha month
if i could teach the world
Crept on ah come up
Fo the love of money
Blaze it
thuggish ruggish bone
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all original
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paper paper
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righteous ones
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no surrender
take me home

- fo sho

"MY" GREATEST HITS of BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY.......2006-08-06

Don't Get this,

Here's "MY" Greatest Bone Hits

1. Thuggsih Ruggish Bone from Creepin on ah Come up
2. Creepin on ah Come Up from Creepin on ah Come up
3. Foe tha Luv of $ w/ Eazy-E from Creepin on ah Come up
4. East 99 from E. 1999 Eternal
5. Eternal from E. 1999 Eternal
6. Crept We Came from E. 1999 Eternal
7. Down '71 (The Getaway) from E. 1999 Eternal
8. Mr. Bill Collector from E. 1999 Eternal
9. Tha Crossroads from E. 1999 Eternal
10. Land of tha Heartless from E. 1999 Eternal
11. 1st of tha month from E. 1999 Eternal
12. Mo' Murda from E. 1999 Eternal
13. Shotz to tha double Glock from E. 1999 Eternal
14. Look Into My Eyes from The Art of War
15. Ready 4 War from The Art of War
16. Thug Luv from The Art of War
17. U Ain't Bone from The Art of War
18. Notorious Thugs from The Notorious B.I.G.'s Life After Death
Ok, that Disc 1, basically tha early stuff from there 1st 3 CDs

TRULY A GREAT COMPILATION .......2006-04-29

THIS ALBUM IS OFF THE HOOK!!!! I have to give it up for Bone Thugs and Tomica Wright (who is an executive producer on the album). A lot of people come out with trashy hits album, that are just thrown together for money. I may only be 16, but trust me I know. This is the exact opposite. It has 26 songs, and is a 2-disc. All real hardcore Bone Thugs fans, like me, must have this album. It has "Tha Crossroads", "Look Into My Eyes", "Thug Luv", and every song that has been a major hit for them. No song is missing. Bone Thugs are just so ORGINAL, TALENTED, and everything that rappers should be. It is worth every bit of your 13 or 14 dollars, or however much cds cost at your local music carrier stores. It's Bone Thugs, so you know you can't go wrong.

Bone Thugs the best in the game!!!!.......2006-04-03

Yo before I review this album, I only got to say one thing. BONE THUGS N HARMONY IS THE BEST RAP GROUP EVER TO BE IN THE GAME. I listened to them since I was 6 years old. I play all day, everyday, 24/7/365. They Thuggish Ruggish til' the day they die. Now back to the greatest hits, they have a lot of great collections of song on this album, the classic "Crossroads (from E. 1999) (sampled from Isley Brothers "Make Me Say It Again"), "Look Into My Eyez", "Foe The Love Of $", "1st of da Month", and etc. But my favorite song on that whole Greatest Hits is "Money, Money". This has been in my CD player since I first bought it. I can't wait till their new album come out in summer.

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The greatness of Uncle L is based on the first half of his career.
A Ten Year Span Of Greatest Hits (Rating: 9 out of 10- -4.5 stars)
Love LL
All World: Greatest Hits- LL Cool J
Pop J meets Cool J

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The very epitome of "been there, done that," LL Cool J also has the distinction of having originated (or, at least, being the most proficient at) half a dozen rap styles. On the hits collection All World, all the phases are represented: he was "hard as hell" on 1986's "Rock the Bells" and again on 1991's "Mama Said Knock You Out"; on 1987's "I Need Love," he was the painfully sappy precursor to Boyz II Men, but he had the formula down pat for 1990's "Around the Way Girl" (and then he went sappy again on 1995's "Hey Lover," a collaboration with the Boyz); and 1988's "Going Back to Cali" found him stylin'. He's had his ups and downs and managed to produce only a couple of truly killer albums, but LL's first dozen years show that he's left his stamp on nearly every facet of the hip-hop world. --Randy Silver

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The greatness of Uncle L is based on the first half of his career........2007-04-24

The second half was hit or miss. But for the most part all of LL's biggest hits from the mid 80's to the mid 90's are here.

A Ten Year Span Of Greatest Hits (Rating: 9 out of 10- -4.5 stars).......2007-03-15

Not many people can have an excellent career like LL Cool J. From 1985 to 1995, Uncle L has really given us many rememerable jams for us to kick it with. From old school tracks like "Rock The Bells" and "I'm Bad", LL has proven why he is one of the best of the 80's & 90's. Back in 1990 when I was a kid, one of the first rap songs I heard was "Mama Said Knock You Out", and every time I play that song, it always bring back memories. "Back Seat Of My Jeep" is another classic single that I found to be one of my favorites from this album.

I do have a few guilty pleasures on this album. "Going Back To Cali" is one of them (possibly because of my love for that state). And the female songs like "Jingling Baby" the smooth "Hey Lover" is more that I had an enjoyment for. And the pop song that still gets play on the radio frequently "Loungin (Who Do You Luv Remix)" is another great addition. There are a few songs that are missing (just like almost every greatest hits album), like "Pink Cookies..." and "I'm That Type Of Guy", but I'm not going to sweat that. This album is still excellent for a ten year span of LL. If you're a fan of 80's and 90's rap, don't hesitate to pick this up here. I really started getting into him when he dropped "The G.O.A.T." and thought this CD would help me catch up with his earlier work. Now only if his most recent CD's were half as good as this here.

Peace!

Love LL.......2007-01-19

I love LL. This CD brought back so many memories from back in the day. It's so hard to believe that LL has been in the game for so long and on top. This is a great compilation of his older tracks.

All World: Greatest Hits- LL Cool J.......2007-01-03

The product arrived promptly and in great condidtion! I love this CD!!!

Pop J meets Cool J.......2006-07-31

What up people, it's LL Pop J speaking. Now you may guess: Who inspired me to this name, eh?! Right: The one and only, the grandmaster of rap business, THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME: JAMES TODD SMITH, LL COOL J!!! This CD includes his most succesful titles, from "I can't live without my radio" over "I need love" until "Hey lover". Here you can have a general impression of the meaning of HipHop, what a 17-year-old guy is able to do...

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Dope
greatest music
So-so, but worth a listen
greatest hits to say the least
half-filler

Greatest Hits
The Notorious B.I.G.
Manufacturer: Bad Boy
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ASIN: B000M5473E
Release Date: 2007-03-06

Tracks:

Juicy
Big Poppa
Hypnotize
One More Chance/Stay With Me
Get Money - Junior M.A.F.I.A.
Warning
Dead Wrong
Who Shot Ya
Ten Crack Commandments
Notorious Thugs
Notorious B.I.G.
Nasty Girl
Unbelievable
N***as Bleed
Running Your Mouth
Want That Old Thing Back
#!*@ You Tonight

Customer Reviews:

Dope.......2007-05-13

The best songs from one of the best hip-hop artists in history. F*cking Awesome!

greatest music .......2007-05-09

biggie is the best i enjoy this cd everyday ,biggie is awsome worth all its money i payed for it,

So-so, but worth a listen.......2007-05-07

This has a few songs I really like and some I had never heard of. I wouldn't really say it's ALL of Biggie's hits, but it's definitely worth checking out.

greatest hits to say the least.......2007-04-03

this was simply the perfect way to end the legacy. all the hits and no filler. i was even impressed with the new material which has been lacking in his posthumous deaths. a must buy for any biggie fan.

half-filler .......2007-04-02

An artist with as influential (and short) a career as Christopher Wallace, aka The Notorious B.I.G., is done a disservice by an album like "Greatest Hits," especially since it was conceived as a tribute to the Brooklyn rapper 10 years after his tragic death.

While half of the release lives up to its premise with choice cuts from B.I.G.'s brief but brilliant studio album output like "Juicy," "Hypnotize" and "One More Chance/Stay With Me," the other half is muddled with posthumously-released cuts that are more vehicles for guest artists like Nelly and Eminem than true Biggie classics.

Removing the layer of artist purity, one would expect radio hits like the massive tribute release "I'll Be Missing You" or duets like "Mo Money, Mo Problems" (with Diddy), especially since minor hits like Junior M.A.F.I.A.'s "Get Money" made the cut. But no, sadly, neither of the first two tracks are anywhere to be found, while the latter track and "Notorious Thugs" (with Bone Thgs-N-Harmony) made it onto the album.

This album is worth it if you're only passively interested in Notorious B.I.G.'s biggest radio hits (and don't mind paying for a lot of filler). Serious fans and B.I.G. beginners should seek out "Ready to Die: The Remaster" and "Life After Death" and call it a day.

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Lime
Before LimeWire, there was Lime
IF YOU GOT TO HAVE
Lime is Great
HI-NRG with a Twist of LIME...

Lime - Greatest Hits
Lime
Manufacturer: Unidisc Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005DM3
Release Date: 1991-12-31

Tracks:

Angel Eyes (Remix)
Come And Get Your Love (Remix)
Take It Up (Remix)
Your Love (Remix)
Babe We're Gonna Love Tonite (Remix)
Guilty (Remix)
My Love (Remix)
Unexpected Lovers (Remix)
Gold Digger (Remix)
A Man And A Woman (Extended Mix)
Re-Lime-D Megamix: Guilty/Angel Eyes/You're My Magician/Come And Get Your Love/Babe We're Gonna...

Album Description

11 of the disco outfit's best, including a megamix & remixes of 'Angel Eyes', 'Take It Up', 'Your Love', 'Babe We're Gonna Love Tonight', 'Guilty', 'My Love', 'Unexpected Lovers', 'Gold Digger' and 'A Man And A Woman'. 1993 release.

Album Details

Best Selling Hits Comp of Denis and Denise Lepage, with all Remixed Or Extended Versions of Angel Eyes / Come and Get Your Love / Take it Up / Your Love / Babe We're Gonna Love Tonight / Guilty / My Love / Unexpected Lovers / Gold Digger and More.

Customer Reviews:

Lime.......2007-03-08

I have been looking for a particular song for several years. This album had it.

Before LimeWire, there was Lime.......2006-11-06

Infectious, disco grooves that are up, up, up. This is a fabulous greatest-hits collection, (albeit slightly auraly tweaked for the Ninetees), that shows off the sounds of Lime at their blistering best. And the music transcends time and space; my fondest memory is watching my mother and father dance together to 'Unexpected Lovers' in the living room. If you like one Lime track ('Your Love' for example), the rest is just as good.
Brad

IF YOU GOT TO HAVE.......2006-09-20

I love Amazon, there are some items that are well priced but when I was searching to buy LIME's GREATEST HITS, I thought to myself are you kidding me. WHY $[...]? Because it's an IMPORT? I dont think so. This is a great album to have in it's disco/freestyle type era of the early and late 80's, and I was willing to find it for cheaper...Go to FYE.COM, I got it for $[...], I love Lime but for $[...] I can buy a Concert TICKET. 5 Stars for Lime, 1 star for Amazon

Lime is Great.......2006-09-01

I have enjoyed listening to this group in the past and found their sound very exciting and interesting. I am glad I was able to find this Compact Disc on Amazon.

HI-NRG with a Twist of LIME..........2006-07-23

This Cd is a great collection of Limes classic HI-NRG dance tracks.All Remixed to perfection,remember the 80s then this is the Cd for you.A must have Cd for anyone into HI-NRG.

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One Of The Most Entertaining Acts Of The 1990s
I'm shaking my "Pumps in da But"
I'D STILL RATHER LISTEN TO HAMMER......
Here Comes The Hammer!
85 Delorean bettah check yo'self

MC Hammer - Greatest Hits
MC Hammer
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
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Pump Up the Jam: The Album

ASIN: B000002UI8
Release Date: 1996-10-01

Tracks:

U Can't Touch This
Too Legit to Quit
Turn This Mutha Out
Pray
Addams Groove
Do Not Pass Me By
Here Comes The Hammer
Have You Seen Her
Let's Get It Started
Gaining Momentum
Pump It Up (Here's The News)
They Put Me In The Mix

Customer Reviews:

One Of The Most Entertaining Acts Of The 1990s .......2007-06-07

MC Hammer was by far one of the most popular artists of the 90s. I think that this Greatest Hits Collection is one of my more favorite Cd's because of the fact that MC hammers music was for the most part "family Friendly", and in this day and age, that is very important. I'm in no way knocking the artists of today, and if you prefer gangster music, that's your choice, and this is definitely not the CD for you. However, if you want to buy a decent CD for yourself, or your child/children, then I think this Cd is a good choice to add to your collection. Hammer's lyrics may not have been the best, but he put everything he had into dancing/entertaining his fans, I just hate the way that his career ended, but we all learn lessons in life, some go through worst case situations than Hammer did. The positive side of all of this, is that he appears to be getting his life and priorities in order now, and that's a blessing in it self.

I'm shaking my "Pumps in da But".......2007-04-27

I'm only giving this greatest hits 4 stars instead of 5 because they didn't put Pumps in the But on this set - why, I don't know, but, they missed it on this one. Otherwise, I loved MC Hammer, because, his music was fun and positive, before the gangster rappers took over and made rapping ugly.

I'D STILL RATHER LISTEN TO HAMMER.............2005-12-08

PLEASE make me understand: P Diddy is accepted, but hammer isn't ? An idiot that is proud of being shot 9 times (50 cent) is being idolized by youths, but hammer is ridiculed? Another rapper rapping about "sweat dripping down his ballz" is accepted, but hammer is wack ? Oh my god, when Hammer came out rap was still about fun and partying, not like nowa days where everyone wants to kill each other. I dont get how they can put down Hammer's style, when all Rap bands nowa days have a million people on stage fronting. Everyone used to put Hammer down cause he supposedly sold out and crossed over and all that, but all rap groups now do the same thing. And the only reason why the general public started to dislike him was because a few people in the industry didn't care for him, other than that you know ya'll use to love him...u know u had on your rayon shirts and a your zodiac shoes doing the hammer shuffle at the clubs. Hammer might have not had great lyrics, but at least he had amazing dance skill and entertainment. What do hip hop artist provide now? nothing more than hammer did.

Here Comes The Hammer!.......2005-11-06

It's funny how people could front on MC Hammer since he could outperform any rapper in the game. He always brings the energy on his tracks and he does it in a way that gets people from all walks of life to enjoy it unlike a lot of rappers today that make boring music that offend people, in my opinion he has more heart than all of them. Hip-hop is about peace, unity, and having fun so Hammertime is the epitome of that, I recommend you buy this and all of his albums, one love!

85 Delorean bettah check yo'self.......2005-08-24

Sorry bud, ya iz mistaken about da baby got back song. That song wuz sang by Sir Mix a-lot. Hope dis here helps, take care slap mah fro yo! 'Dis album get 1 star cuz no "Pumps N Da Bump"!!

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Where it all begins
a great replacement
Now That's What I Call Music Vol. 1
Vol. 1
Now that's what I call commercial garbage!

Now, Vol. 1
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ASIN: B00000DGOX
Release Date: 1998-10-27

Tracks:

Together Again - Janet
As Long As You Love Me - Backstreet Boys
The Way - Fastball
Flagpole Sitta - Harvey Danger
Say You'll Be There - Spice Girls
All My Life - K-Ci & JoJo
Never Ever (Single Edit) - All Saints
If You Could Only See - Tonic
Mmmm Bop - Hanson
Zoot Suit Riot - Cherry Poppin' Daddies
Shorty (You Keep Playing With My Mind) - Imajin
Anytime - Brian McKnight
Barbie Girl - Aqua
Karma Police - Radiohead
I Will Buy You A New Life - Everclear
Fly Away - Lenny Kravitz
Sex & Candy - Marcy Playground

Customer Reviews:

Where it all begins.......2007-04-17

I bought this album when it originally came out in late 1998. Even though it's a good compilation for the most part some of the songs were already over a year old when this album was released. This would be corrected however in later volumes. Some of these artists aren't around anymore and some still are but this is definitely a good sample what was playing on the airwaves back then. By the way, notice how this album is totally devoid of hip hop music.

a great replacement.......2007-03-14

i got this cd, because i misplaced the one i had previously. i love it!!

Now That's What I Call Music Vol. 1.......2006-12-15

I started collecting Now CD's a while back, probably in 1998 or 1999. The reason I started collecting these CD's is because the Now That's What I Call Music series can open doors to new singers you've probably never heard of before. I enjoy listening to new songs and discovering new singers/singing groups, so I figured "well, why not? Maybe I'll start collecting these and see where it goes from there." That's how it all began for me. I still listen to these CD's today. The last Now CD I got was Now That's What I Call Music Volume 17, which has Bowling For Soup's "1985" on it. I used to go in order when it comes to collecting these, but now I only get certain ones for certain songs. Now 17 is an example. So, in conclusion, I highly recommend this CD to anyone who wants to hear new music.

Vol. 1.......2006-07-17

This was the start of an onslaught of yearly 'greatest hits' albums, comp. of every track that's already been overplayed enough on the radio just for the consumer to overplay it even more on their stereo. This is the culprit for starting the revolution. Anyways...the idea wasn't a terrible one. Take the ost popular songs of the 'Top 40' year and throw them on one album, giving the average consumer a chance to score their favorite songs without spending a fortune. There are a few misteps every year, so heres the breakdown of Vol. 1.

When this was released I was a pophead. I was young and loved this kind of music. I listen to much more music now, still listening to Top 40 on occasion because it's mindless and nice to just vibe to with no agenda. Talentwise, pop stars are at the bottom of the food chain mostly because they can't play and or write their own music, but they do serve some sort of entertainment factor as long as you don't have to watch them try to dance.

Janet starts us off with 'Together Again' and she does alright. 'As Long as you Love Me' was one of my favorite Backstreet songs. As I said, I was a huge pophead at the time and loved the Backstreet Boys. Personally, don't much care for them anymore...Nick is too whiney to even be considered a good vocalist, while at least Justin Timberlake (of the much better N'Sync) can sing and dance and thus delivers a well-rounded solo album.

Sorry about that...

Fastball, Harvey Danger, Tonic, Radiohead, Everclear, Lenny Kravitz, Marcy's Playground and Hanson (dear god) deliver our pop/rock tracks and I will admitt that I loved, and still love 'Flagpole Sitta' as well as anything Everclear. Marcy's Playground was probbaly the biggest one hit wonder ever, and 'Sex and Candy' was worth the wonder. Good song, not perfect, a little overrated but overall still memerable.

KC&JoJo, All Saints and even The Spice Girls pull off good tracks. The point of this album is not to be the best music of the year but the most popular and, probably, the funest songs of any given year. These are the songs that will make you bop your head and tap your feet...even if you hate to admitt it.

Probably my favorite track here (and total proof of what I just said) is Barbie Girl by Aqua...I loved that song when it came out because it was a perfect satire and just cracked me up...and I was 12...so now it's even funnier! Great parody. The album is not at the top of my replay list, but it helps me remember younger days, when I was a kid and I remember them with a smile of my face! Not great music but decent and it serves it's purpose. I may not be a pophead anymore, but I can appreciate a good trip down memory lane every once in a while!

Now that's what I call commercial garbage!.......2005-07-04

Maybe half of these songs are still remembered today. Another half of that half is garbage songs. How many people can honestly say they can still enjoy listening to this today? "NOW" compelations are the perfect example of how whats popular today may not be popular tommorow. Hell some of these songs weren't even good back when this was released. My advice, stear clear of this, future NOW compilations, and any other commercial mix cd's.

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Hits of the Time Never Truly Die
Vol. 2
"NOW" : Version 2.0
A review from a hole in the wall
It was an ok cd

Now That's What I Call Music! 2
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ASIN: B00000JMYP
Release Date: 1999-07-27

Tracks:

...Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
You Get What You Give - New Radicals
Millennium - Robbie Williams
Closing Time - Semisonic
Sweetest Thing (The Single Mix) - U2
My Favorite Mistake - Sheryl Crow
Praise You (Radio Edit) - Fatboy Slim
I Think I'm Paranoid - Garbage
Never There - Cake
Because Of You - 98 Degrees
Goodbye (Single Version) - Spice Girls
Take Me There - Blackstreet/Mya
When A Woman's Fed Up (Clean Version) - R. Kelly
Father Of Mine - Everclear
What I Got (Clean Version) - Sublime
I'll Never Break Your Heart - Backstreet Boys
Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) (Edit) - Jay-Z
Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen) (Edit) - Baz Luhrmann

Customer Reviews:

Hits of the Time Never Truly Die.......2007-03-23

I am sure everyone has at least one if not more compact discs in their car that if someone happed to stumble across you would say, wow that is so old I didn't even know I still have that cd, and pray they don't say anything me about it. More often that not this is your one pick me up disc, right? Well, I defiantly have a couple of these types that only one friend knows that I still listen to. These compact discs I am talking about for me are Now, Vol. 1 and Now, That's What I Call Music! 2.

The main reason I still listen to these compact discs when I have a bad day would be not really because of the words or the beat, but mostly because of what the songs remind me of. They are a familiar thing and you always remember the words no matter how hard you have tried to forget. I am one of those people that anything that I am familiar and comfortable with I will not get rid of because I don't really like changes much. These were all popular songs when I was in junior high and they remind me of those days. Also, when I am just cruising down the highway blasting the compact disc as loud as possible and belting out the words is comforting to me.

These compact discs may not be on everyone's must buy list but they are still good songs no matter how old they get. Every song on these two compact discs were played on the radio many times over. In many cases way too often but this did help in making sure everyone heard these songs. Also, the beats and words were easy enough to follow for the younger kids. With these being songs you would hear on the radio they would also be played anywhere that junior high aged kids would be hanging out like school dances and skating rinks.

I also feel that there is one really meaningful song on the second disc of this collection. This song has a very simple beat, but if you sit there and listen to the words it has a ton of meaning. This is the last song on the disc antilitter Everybody's Free by Baz Luhrmann. This is by far the song on these compact discs I listen to the most as a pick me up song. I don't even sing to this one, I just sit there and soak in the words. I think these compact discs are just all around enjoyable because can you honestly say if you were alone in your car or house and heard; "Barbie Girl", "...Baby One More Time" or songs by Spice Girls or Backstreet Boys you wouldn't sing along? I love to listen to these old hits and no matter how "uncool" the bands and songs seem to my peers listening to them just never completely die out of my mind.

Vol. 2.......2006-07-17

Okay, so we have the next in the long line of comp. disc's that followed the orininal 'Now!' This album, while still decent, falters a bit I feel. First off, I know that the target audience is kids from 8-14 or so, and teenage girls, but the choosing of songs like Jay-Z's 'Hard Knock Life' and R. Kellys 'When a Womans Fed Up' and then stripping it bare is kinda annoying. Not that I'm really a huge fan of either track, I just hate editing. They were better off to choose songs that didn't have to be cleaned up for the youngins and keep it that way rather than butcher music. Anyways, heres my opinion.

The appearance of Britney was of course nec. when summerizing the pop sensations of the late 90's. Of course the Backstreet BOys will make a repeat appearance because they were just that huge...but what shocked me was seeing Everclear again, not that I'm against it (I love the song despite it was so played out) but it just shocked me that the general 'Top 40' public wanted to hear more from these guys.

This album also included some new acts like 'New Radicals' and Robbie Williams, who is actually one of the greatest things to come out of the UK...ever. Semisonic give us the wreched 'Closing Time' and the Spice Girls say 'Goodbye' to everyone...boohoohoo...There is some hope though. Sheryl Crow delivers another great song, as does U2 with 'Sweetest Thing'. Garbage (awesome band) give us one of my favorite tracks of 'Version 2.0' and Cake delivers one of the best songs of the entire year with 'Never There' (I have this really funny story that goes along with this track...another place another time)...Sublime is also a highlight. Love them, wish it weren't edited, but I still love them! Hate 'Praise You' but love 'Take me There' and while it's not really a song you can't go wrong with Baz Luhrmann.

All in all it's decent...not as consistant as Vol. 1 but still delivering a nice glimpse of my past...and everybody elses!

"NOW" : Version 2.0.......2005-04-14

If "NOW 1" was an experiment that happened to succeed; "NOW 2" displays the results. The album gives brings back all the qualities that made the 1st one work, and refines them. There are a couple of tracks that don't work, but they can be ignored when compared to the number of good songs we get. Wheras the the 1st album was all safe pop/rock with some R&B; this one has some harder rock (Garbage, Sublime), alternative sounds (Fatboy Slim, Cake), even some rap (Jay-Z) and spoken word (Baz Luhrmann). The diversitry is essentail, as that is what truly makes it sound like Top 40 radio. All the sounds mend well for a solid cimpilaton:
(1) Britney Spears "...Baby One More Time" C-. The song is very catchy with a sexual tone in it's slick production, yet there's really nothing left beneath the sugar. Sounds great at first; then we realize how little the song really. Still, it was a VERY big hit, so I guess it deserves a place on the album.
(2) New Radicals "You Get What You Give" A. In response to the fast, flash of Britney; here is a relaxed, low key tune that's really about something. Lead singer, Gregg Alexander has a cool tone to his voice that is perfect for delivering his intelligent lyrics. Though the song clocks in at near 5 minutes; it is always able to keep attention throughout.
(3) Robbie Williams "Millennium" A-. Of couse it was shamelessly released to take advantage of the Y2K craze, but it's still a really good single. Robbie is definetly a great male vocalist and his material is equal to his voice. The lyrics really do sum up the insane feelings and fears of the time. It's a shame Americans have never caught on to Robbie.
(4) Semisonic "Closing Time" B. Semisonic was praised to be a great post-grunge band, but they never lived up to it. The 1st single of their sophmore LP isn't bad at all; it's just on the safe side. There's nothing wrong with the craft of delivery, but think about what it could have been if it was more daring.
(5) U2 "The Sweetest Thing" (The Single Mix) B+. Originally a B-side from "The Joshua Tree" (1987), this is a pretty good mix of a U2 classic. Although it's not one of their VERY BEST works; it still does a nice job of conveying the talent U2 brought to the 1980s. A minor, if highly satisfing offer from one of the greatest groups ever.
(6) Sheryl Crow "My Favorite Mistake" A. Simply put; this is Sheryl Crow at her best. Striking, heartfelt lyrics combined with her near flawless guitar chords make for an excellent pop/rock track with real heart. One of 1998's best and possible a personal best from her 11 year career.
(7) Fatboy Slim "Praise You" A. Another brilliant offering from Fatboy Slim: an artist who always does things HIS way. Light on substance and lyrics, yet there is so much to praise for the skill and energy which he infuses into the song. This is the perfect example of why he was the front runner of the "Big Beat Movement".
(8) Garbage "I Think I'm Paranoid" A. Perfect, cutting edge rock from a great female group. The song has some meaning, but the most notable parts are the group's electrified beats which are flowing with energy. It's a catchy, distinct sound that we've never heard before, and that is a relief when you consider today's rock music.
(9) Cake "Never There" B-. Very toned down and subdued compared to the last two tracks. Cake seems like an old fashioned group, yet there is something unmistakenly modern about them. This song has many charms, including the content and horn arrangments, but something seems to be holding it back. You wait for everything to just "pop" into something really grand, yet it never does.
(10) 98 Degrees "Because Of You" A-. While "Invisible Man" was good; this was the single that elevated 98 Degrees among the rest in their genre. It is presented as a pop song, yet the slick R&B current runs beneath it all. As male groups go, few can harmnonize like these guys can; and the essential to gracefully deliver these beautiful lyrics. It'a a small treasure.
(11) Spice Girls "Goodbye" A. Yes, that is an "A" next to a song by the Spice Girls. After all the worthless, mindless dance-pop they bombarded us with; they pull together to create a powerful, touching friendship ballad that really gets under the skin. How ironic is it, that their last song released released in the U.S. would turn out to be a masterpiece?
(12) Blackstreet and Mya feat. Ma$e and Blinky Blink "Take Me There" D. What were all these talented artists thinking? Signing up to do a theme song for "Rugrats" is not a smart career move. Everything about this song diminishes the crdibiliity of the artists involved. As a vehicle for the talents of Blackstreet, Mya and Ma$e; this is a deadly miscalculation. A real disaster from otherwise sane producer Teddy Riley.
(13) R. Kelly "When A Womnan's Fed Up" A. Now this is what music SHOULD be. Powerful and deep; this is a perfect single to display R. Kelly's vast talents. Everything falls perfectly into place, and carries alot of atmosphere and dimension. The writing and beats are so crisp and touching that we can't help but get caught up in this heartbreaking tale.
(14) Everclear "Father Of Mine" B+. The usual quality that expect from that wondeful, underrated group known as Everclear. As always, Art Alexakis' powerful lyrics and voice create a rich, vivid single that is flowing with the group's style. Serves as a good companion to Simple Plan's "Perfect" (2004).
(15) Sublime "What I Got" C. There's some skill in this rock tune, but it's just not very satisfying in the end. It's too short and breif to really go anywhere and we crave more. The group, although higly overrated, does have some talent; yet the don't let it shine to it's full potential here.
(16) Backstreet Boys "I'll Never Break Your Heart" B+. An early showcase for the boys' mastery of the pop ballad. The wrioting seems outdated, yet their smooth voices and charisma elevate it to heartfelt and beautiful. They get panned as "teen pop", but this exceeds that classification in almost every way.
(17) Jay-Z "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" B+. One of the few rap songs on the earlier "NOW"s; this is a strange mix from Jay-Z. His lyrics a rhyming is as tight as ever, but the chorus borrowed from "Annie" is a little jolting at times. Thankfully it isn't used too much, a mixes fairly well at times. In the enmd this is a solid rap track from a great rapper.
(18) Baz Luhrmann "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" A-. This is definetly the most unique song ever put on ANY "NOW". The entire song is spoken word over 5 minutes long. Yet the words have deep sense of poetry to them, and are highly effective because of their relevance. If nothing else this is original to every word.
Bottom Line: ***. A solid collection of Top 40 hits from Late 1998 and early 1999. A good amount of variety and quality helps the album flow very well throughout it's entire running time. It also serves as proof that "NOW" figured out the secret to making a good compilation from the begining. Something that many imitators can't seem to accomplish

A review from a hole in the wall.......2004-11-26

Hmm...It's been almost six years since this release. I still haven't reviewed it! I know, I can't believe I forgot.

Ok.

1. Britney Spears, Baby One More Time: B- I used to hate this song, now I like it because Britney Spears sucks really bad now.

2. New Radicals, You Get What You Give: B Good song. Nothing special, but a good listen.

3. Robbie Williams, Millenium: D- Sorry, I thought it sounded like Justin Timberlake smoking p0t.

4. Semisonic, Closing Time: A One of my favs. Too bad Semisonic was a one-hit wonder.

5. U2, The Sweetest Thing: C- Worst U2 song to date. Slow, stupid, and boring.

6. Sheryl Crow, My Favorite Mistake: B- Not the best from Sheryl Crow, but, I guess it's decent.

7. Fatboy Slim, Praise You: B+ Not the best from Fatoby Slim either. It's still pretty good.

8. Garbage, I Think I'm Paranoid: C+ Pop-Metal? Don't think so.

9. Cake, Never There: B+ Pretty good, but why is it so short?

10. 98, Because Of You: D+ Worst 98 song yet.

11. Spice Girls, Goodbye: F The worst song on the CD. The Spice Girls can do much better!

12. Mya & Blackstreet, Take Me There: F Rugrats? Right...next track

13. R. Kelly, When A Woman's Fed Up: C- This song has absolutely no point! Who cares?

14. Everclear, Father Of Mine: A Woo...a breath of fresh air from the crap on the last 4 tracks. This is a great AC song!

15. Sublime, What I Got: A Once again, this is a great song, that is really short.

16. Backstreet Boys, I'll Never Break Your Heart: C- Meaningful lyrics with horrible singers.

17. Jay-Z, Hard Knock Life: B+ This was a great rap song, but Now could have done a bit better with editing.

18. Baz Luhrman, Everybody's Free To Wear Sunscreen: F I've changed my mind, this is the worst song on this CD. Wait, it can't be because it's not a song!

CD. Various Artists, Now 2 Overall Grade: C+

Truly not the best now, but I've seen much worse with Now 12 and 17.

It was an ok cd.......2004-04-24

1. Britney Spears, Baby One More Time: I like this song. I don't care what people think of her this is one of her best hits. A+

2. New Radicals, You Get What You Give: It was an alright song I have no complaints. B

3. Robbie Williams, Millenium: I really didn't care for the song but I can see where some like it alot. C

4. Semisonic, Closing Time: I loved this song in high school and I still love it today. A

5. U2, The Sweetest Thing: It was a good song by U2 I bought the cd this was released on. B

6. Sheryl Crow, My Favorite Mistake: I was not impressed with this song. I always skip it. D

7. Fatboy Slim, Praise You: I am not a fan of Fatboy Slim and like the previous song this one gets skipped too. F

8. Garbage, I Think I'm Paranoid: It was alright but they overplayed it. C-

9. Cake, Never There: This song was great and I still like it. B

10. 98, Because Of You: It was ok my girlfriend at the time always listened to it but it got on my nerves. D+

11. Spice Girls, Goodbye: I like this song cause it reminds me of when I left for basic training. A

12. Mya & Blackstreet, Take Me There: They needed to leave the Rugrats music off of here. I thought this was a Rugrats promotional disaster. F

13. R. Kelly, When A Woman's Fed Up: It is a good song and I liked the meaning of it. B

14. Everclear, Father Of Mine: This is a good song and I still listen to it all the time. One of the best on the cd. A

15. Sublime, What I Got: The one Sublime song I actually like and I would give it an A but since it is edited... B

16. Backstreet Boys, I'll Never Break Your Heart: The song always reminds me of my senior prom. It does bring back bring good memories. A

17. Jay-Z, Hard Knock Life: Yeah it is a ripoff of Annie combined with rap but it is a good song none-the-less. B

18. Baz Luhrman, Everybody's Free To Wear Sunscreen: I am from the class of 1999 and this song repulses me. Baz needs to stick to directing not singing and this was a bad choice to end the cd. F

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