Rap Life [Explicit Lyrics] [Limited Edition]

Track Listings

1. Ricochet

2. Cops Skit

3. G's Iz G's

4. Pimpin' Ain't Easy

5. Rap Life

6. Game

7. Game Show (Skit)

8. Only When I'm Drunker

9. Goggles (Skit)

10. Nightfall

11. Bill Clinton (Skit)

12. Smokefest 1999

13. Fallin' On

14. Tash Rules

15. Ice-T (Skit)

16. True Homies

17. Blackula

18. Bermuda Triangle

Rap Life,Tash,Sony,Gangsta Rap,Hardcore Rap,Pop,Rap,Rap & Hip-Hop,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues

Rap Life [Explicit Lyrics] [Limited Edition]

Tracks:

Life After Death Intro
Somebody's Gotta Die
Hypnotize
Kick In The Door
#!*@ You Tonight
Last Day
I Love The Dough
What's Beef?
B.I.G. Interlude
Mo Money Mo Problems
Niggas Bleed
I Got A Story To Tell

Tracks:

Notorious Thugs
Miss U
Another
Going Back To Cali
Ten Crack Commandments
Playa Hater
Nasty Boy
Sky's The Limit
The World Is Filled...
My Downfall
Long Kiss Goodnight
You're Nobody (Til Somebody Kills You)

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The King of Brooklyn, Biggie Smalls, busted through with an instant hip-hop classic on his first album, Ready to Die, but he outdid even his standard on Life After Death, an audible, posthumous autobiography about the life of the former dope dealer. The 2 CD set revels in death, especially on "Niggaz Bleed," "Somebody's Gotta Die," and "You're Nobody ('Til Somebody Kills You)," but it's painfully clear that this chestnut-cheeked, fun-loving father of two wanted to see his kids grow up on "Sky Is the Limit" and "Miss U," both of which point to the future. The album also serves as a testament to Biggie's flexibility: he adopts Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's rapid rhyme flow and Midwestern beats when they guest on "Notorious Thugs," he positively bounces on both "Mo Money Mo Problems" and "Going Back to Cali" (guesting Eazy Mo Bee), and even kicks it Wu-Tang style when RZA shows up for "Long Kiss Goodnight." --Asondra R. Hunter

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Customer Reviews:

More Good Stuff from a Big Man.......2007-07-20

With 2 discs, Life After Death gives the listener a lot of material by Biggie. Some reviewers criticize this as having some weaker stuff and annoying guest appearances, but I think that's just a function of having a bigger album. Some stuff inevitably will not be as good as the rest. And I think the guest appearances are fine. Lil Kim spews off a foul mouth on one track, but that's what she does in her own stuff. Anyway, there's lots of great raps on her. The album's a bit slicker and more produced, lacking some of the edge of Ready to Die, but I think things as a whole work very well. While maybe not quite as awesome, on a song by song basis, as Ready to Die, this album definitely has enough quality material for the 5 stars. The best raps:

Hypnotize
Kick in the Door
I Love the Dough
Mo Money Mo Problems
Another
Going Back to Cali
The World is Filled

Posthumous greatness .......2007-07-14

This album is Biggie at his best before his music got corrupted by a sniveling weasel named Sean P Giddy Combs. It has guest appearances like 112, Too Short, Jay-z, R. Kelly, The Lox etc but Biggie shines regardless of guest appearances. The album kicks of with vivid storytelling by Biggie on Somebody's Gotta Die but that's not the only track where Biggie tells a great story. N***** Bleed is another cinematic track and Story To Tell is Biggie telling a story of some chick he was messing with whose husband ends up coming home while he's still there. Miss U is a touching tale with some good vocals by 112 on the chorus. Big keeps it true to the MC side of him with tracks like Kick In The Door(Nas Diss), the sinister sounding What's Beef, the first single Hypnotize, My Downfall(feat DMC), Long Kiss Goodnight(obvious 2pac diss but the track could do without Puffy's bipolar ranting. We all know Diddy is a cupcake), Last Day(feat the Lox). I Love The Dough is another highlight which features Jay-z and Angela Winbush as both Jigga and Biggie drop some hot verses on the track. Bone Thugs N Harmony join in on the festivities on Notorious Thugs as everybody delivers some fast-paced verses on the track. Going Back To Cali is Big's ode California and Biggie teaches the rules to the game on Ten Crack Commandments. The album does have its flaws like Playa Hater which is awful and anybody who can tell you that track is tight is borderline insane. Last Day is suspect only because of lackluster verses by The Lox(Biggie killed it!). I never felt The World Is Filled(feat Too Short and Fluff Diddy) and thats another song, with guest appearances where Biggie had the only notable verse(case in point for Mo Money Mo Problems). After that this album is smooth sailing. Biggie has his songs for the ladies like Nasty Boy and F*** You Tonight(feat R. Kelly) which he makes work for him. Lil Kim joins in on the battle of the sexes record Another. 112 makes another appearance on the magnificent Sky's The Limit where Biggie recalls his past. The second disc ends with the gritty You're Nobody (Til Somebody Kills You) as Biggie brings it to you raw and uncut. Bottom Line: The Notorious Big's Life After Death is easily the best rap album of 1997 and is a necessary requirement for any rap fan's collection. Biggie excelled on every track(even when the guest spots didnt) and the production was the best that Bad Boy could get. Standout tracks on Disc 1: SOMEBODY'S GOTTA DIE, HYPNOTIZE, KICK IN THE DOOR, F*** YOU TONIGHT, I LOVE THE DOUGH, WHAT'S BEEF, N***** BLEED and I GOT A STORY TO TELL. Standout Tracks on Disc Two: NOTORIOUS THUGS, MISS U, ANOTHER, GOING BACK TO CALI, TEN CRACK COMMANDMENTS, NASTY BOY, SKY'S THE LIMIT, MY D0WNFALL, LONG KISS GOODNIGHT and YOU'RE NOBODY(Til Somebody Kills You). RIP to Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious Big. Gone But Never Forgotten. There you have it. The most earnest review you'll ever read without the silly arguments about who is the better MC out of Pac and Big. You guys who are still carrying on with this asinine dispute need to agree to disagree and GROW UP!!! You're fools are damn near 40 still carrying on like high school kids. SHAME ON YOU ALL!

Biggy at His Prime.......2007-07-11

The Notorious B.I.G. was a lyrical genius and he showed it on Life After Death. This is the greatest rap double album ever. Biggy mastered his flow and showed his versitility on this album. He told stories, gave us party records, got serious, clowned around, rapped over west coast beats, rhymed fast, and gave us hard core street records. This is the definition of a complete album. Ready to Die was a classic and Biggy took it to another level on this album.

He left the world with his best work before he passed. Biggy had a great ability to make his lyrics very visual. Stories like "Somebody Gots to Die", "Niggas Bleed" and "I Got A Story to Tell" are so good that you can visualize his every word. Biggy had the East Coast on lock and no one in the game could touch him in wordplay. I can not even sit here and start to name the best songs because there were too many.

Biggy dropped two classic albums and was killed while he was still on top. He never lost his spot. Life After Death raised the bar for the game. I would have loved to see B.I.G. grow as an artist and make new music after this record. Unfortunately, his time was cut short, but he left us with a gem that shows his amazing talent....

Biggie's best work!.......2007-07-05

The first album was pretty tight, but this title cd album is Biggie's best work. And even if he was still alive, i'm not so sure that he could really top this one. It's a collector's item.

The greatest album ever released by Biggie & BadBoy Records........2006-12-01

Life After shows Biggie's growth as an artist and man. The storytelling is very cinematic and compelling. This is really a movie on wax for real. The paranoia is also raised on here and for good reason since Biggie spent 1996 fending off Pac's accusations and insults. In short, Biggie was a naturally gifted, personable, smart dude that's greatly missed.

Top Joints:
I Got A Story To Tell
Long Kiss Goodnight
Notorious Thugs
Hypnotize
N*ggas Bleed
Goin Back To Cali
My Downfall
What's Beef
Kick In The Door
You're Nobody.........
Ten Crack Commandments

Basically the whole 2 discs.

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Yes it is.
Missing they Y from the name
more melody is needed
Korn is peachy!
Overrated

Life Is Peachy
Korn
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Korn
Follow The Leader
Issues
Untouchables
Take a Look in the Mirror

ASIN: B000002BHP
Release Date: 1996-10-15

Tracks:

Twist
Chi
Lost
Swallow
Porno Creep
Good God
Mr. Rogers
K@#0%!
No Place To Hide
Wicked
A.D.I.D.A.S.
Lowrider
Ass Itch
Kill You

Customer Reviews:

Yes it is........2007-05-15

This was almost a continuation of their debut. The sound is very similar, and just like the first, there is not a dull moment. Odd song structures and insane vocals are prevalent. "ADIDAS", "Wicked", "No Place to Hide", "Twist", "Chi", "Swallow" "Mr. Rogers", etc. This album rocks and is full of killer tracks. There are a lot of Korn haters out there, so if you are just becoming familiar with them, listen and make a decision for yourselves. Don't listen to the haters. They are usually people who don't have open minds about anything, or they are insecure and bashing others makes them feel special. Korn is one of the best heavy bands in recent years and one of the most original to come out in the 90s. Are they the most talented? NO. Plenty of other bands have better guitarists, drummers, bassists, and vocalists. But they are good at what they do, and have made a successful career of it. I don't care how talented someone is with their instrument: if they can't write a hook, people will forget them. Korn knows hooks.

Missing they Y from the name.......2007-03-12

Once upon a time I use to really like Korn and this was shockingly one of my favourite albums at the time but thankfully I grew up and listening to this garbage now makes me feel embarrased. Every track on here sounds the same apart from Wicked which is a cover anyway but this record is so obviously rushed it must have been done in like 2 days.

Johnathan Davis is one of the worst singers ever all he does is whine like a bratty kid that didn't get his favourite toy for christmas, he can't sing to save his life. None of the surposed musicians in the band have any talent. The guitaists Munky and head are both lousy guitarists who play the same riff over again, while Fieldy just slaps random strings not creating any kind of melody from them just slaps which doesnt make a good bass player. Drummer David Silveria is below Mediocre he just plays the same basic drum beat over and over.

The album starts of horibly with Twist which sees Jonathan making stupid noises over a crappy riff in the background. Making stupid noises is perhaps the only thing Johnathan Davis is good at.

It surprises me Head didnt leave earlier then he did if I was in this band I would have left as soon as this appaling record came out and saved myself the embaresment. Your life certainly wont be peachy after listening to this.

more melody is needed.......2006-12-28

overall this album is ok for the most part guitar riffs werent too great but the songs still sounded good it had really no melody becouse the instruments were grindy and thrashy , but aside from the non meledic tunes the lyrics are pretty dark and creepy and give you that wierd feeling however the reason it was so grimey was not only for the lack of melody but becouse this ws a bit of a turn point for the band from general guitars(self titled korn)to electronics (untouchables)this i believe was in the middle of all of it anyway they were on a slipperly slope with this and almost messed this one up but they had some songs that kept the album alive like porno creep and a.d.i.d.a.s. and I dont think there will ever be a time were they ever mess an album up

Korn is peachy!.......2006-12-15

Korn has no real talent how do I know well i use to be a fan for 4 years my taste sucked back then. Same awful guitar riffs not to mention they are very slow down tuned plain noise then hearing jonathans horrible wimpy vocals and his stupid gibberish in the 1st song twist with his anger. I grew out of this garbage years ago and found my true taste in music.

Overrated.......2006-09-15

Okay, let's get something straight: Just because an album is loud and full of anger does not make it good!

The album starts out with Jon screaming complete gibberish while the music players of the group make various noises with their instruments, this goes on for about a minute. The rest of the songs continue in pretty much the same fashion.

Honestly, the only one who sounds halfway decent on here is David, but as a drummer he'd have to be pretty bad not to sound good compared to the squealing and sludging noise of everyone else. On this record, rather than playing their instruments, the boys seem to be "playing with" them, as a child would play with his food. The guitarists try to mask the fact that they aren't very good by incorporating all sorts of effects and tricks into their playing, like pitch-shifting pedals and feedback, but that doesn't help any.

I was surprised to learn that the song "No Place to Hide" was nominated for a grammy. Just goes to show you how bad people's judgement is nowadays.

In conclusion, Any KoRn fan will tell you this is a very good album because of it's raw anger and so-called heaviness, but don't be fooled, this is not good because it's not music it's noise. This album is essential only if you're a diehard KoRn fan and any other fan is likely to call you a poser if you don't own it. To everyone else, stay far away.

Korn on this album is:

Jonathan Davis - Lead Vocals, Bagpipes, Guitars
Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu - Bass
James "Munky" Shaffer - Guitars
Brian "Head" Welch - Guitars, Background Vocals,
Lead Vocals (Lowrider)
David Silveria - Drums

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HOW COME HAVE WE LET THIS RAPPER GET FAMOUS ????
Hard life
The beginning of Jay-Z Superstar!
one of jigga's best
It's A Hard Knock Life For Us (4 stars)

Vol. 2, Hard Knock Life
Jay-Z
Manufacturer: Roc-a-Fella
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ASIN: B00000AFF9
Release Date: 1998-09-29

Tracks:

Intro - Hand It Down
Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
If I Should Die
Ride Or Die
Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99)
Money, Cash, Hoes
A Week Ago
Coming Of Age (Da Sequel)
Can I Get A...
Paper Chase
Reservoir Dogs
It's Like That
It's Alright
Money Ain't A Thang

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Only an artist of Jay-Z's stature could have survived the indignity of In My Lifetime, Vol. 1, his stunningly poor second LP, and remain standing as one of the premier lyricists of his generation. Like Biggie did on Life After Death, Jay-Z diversifies his style here--with the Timbaland-laced "Nigga What, Nigga Who" and the dialogue "Coming of Age" (which revisits the young hustler from Jay-Z's first LP, Reasonable Doubt)--demonstrating that even when experimenting with flow, he can still crush his peers. Though the album falters notably at the end (the lazy funk of "Paper Chase," "Reservoir Dogs," and "It's Like That" could be safely cut without incident), Shawn Carter has nonetheless reclaimed his mantle as rap's leading don. --Jon Caramanica

Customer Reviews:

HOW COME HAVE WE LET THIS RAPPER GET FAMOUS ????.......2007-07-07

I bought this album in the last 1998, because I liked the Jermaine Dupri's song " Money ain't thang" (the last track of this album). In the same time I bought the excellent album of Jermaine Dupri "Life in 1472".
Just and only for this reason, I own this album of Jay-Z.
According to me, Jay-Z does well at Rap just and only in the collaborations with other rappers, that have him a guest in their albums, like Foxy Brown in "ILL NA NA " in the excellent track " I'll be" feATURING jAY-z OR LIKE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. in " Life after Deafh" in the nice track "I love the dough".
For the rest, Jay-z IS USEFUL FOR NOTHING !!!!!!!!!!!
So a question rises in spontaneous way : HOW COME HAS JAY-Z GOTTEN SO FAMOUS ?
PERHAPS THANKS TO PEOPLE LIKE ME, THAT BOUGHT A CD OF JAY-Z BY MISTAKE !!!!!!
WE have to support and let get famous talented rappers like Redman, Camp Lo, M.O.P., Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz, Onyx etc, and not, by mistake, rappers like Jay-Z.
If you want to buy a nice rap album, please check up my rap listmania, just clicking on my nickname and clicking above my listmania. Here there are 40 Hip-Hop albums choosed by me just for winning people and not for fans of the mortal masochism rap !!!
I assure that in my rap albums' list you will find the best American Hip-Hop albums. There are dance beats and strong ones and lyrics just for the winninf person in the life !!!

Hard life.......2006-12-05

Many people will diagree with me, but out of all the albums Jay has done this album is the hardest for me to listen to. Because he has to many people on this album. Jay does not need a person breathing on a album with him more or less having other people on the album. Yes, I know he was introducing Beans and others on this album. The Best Song is Hard Knock Life, and that's because he is on the record by himself. I have never liked this album as much as the rest because of all the people on the album. However, numbers do not lie, and many platinum sales later who care what I think, and opinions are like butt's everyone has one. But in my humble opinion the best parts of this album is whenever Jay spits other than that I skip the rest.

The beginning of Jay-Z Superstar!.......2006-09-22

Can I get a? was the first banger off this joint, then came the full leap to mainstream acceotance with Hard Knock Life(with it's Annie chorus). After this album Jay ruled hip hop. Even when DMX came along they co ruled but Jay was never knocked out of his #1 spot till Nas responded with ether in 2001. Anyways back to this review, Jay steps his game up from where he left off with "In my Lifetime vol 1". Most of the songs on here could have been sucessful singles such as Money Cash Hoes, Jigga What, Jigga Who, It's Alright, Money Aint A Thing and a couple more. The production was next level by Timbo and Swizz Beats.

one of jigga's best.......2006-07-29

i own this album and i like all the songs.
buy it! if you're a jay-z fan you won't be dissapointed

its tha ROC!

It's A Hard Knock Life For Us (4 stars).......2006-07-05

It seems like a lot of reviewers are idiots and just want to bash Jay-Z.

Jay-Z's third album Hard Knock life was a boost in his commercial sucess. More money, more cash, more hoes...and what not comming to him. Ironically, he decides to take a dive in the subject on the song "Money, Cash, Hoes". His second single "Hard Knock Life" was a rememberable song, because it was played on the radio. No problem with that, but it was stuck in my head. "N***a What?, N***a Who?" (or Jigga What? Jigga Who?) is a fast paced song featuring Jaz-O and Amil. I have the edited version of this CD, and for some reason they took out the entire hook to the song, so I'm just left with blank spots as the chorus and Amil comming in as the song fades out. One of my favorite tracks is "Reservoir Dogs" with The Lox, Beanie Sigel, and Sauce Money. Another favorite track is "It's Alright" with Memphis Bleek, rapping decent, but the beat makes the song more enjoyable.

There are a few skippable tracks though. "Comming Of Age (Da Sequel)" is okay, but I like the first one on the Reasonable Doubt album. "Ride Or Die" and "If I Should Die" both sounds dry and slapped together. "Paper Chase" isn't all that good because Foxy Brown spits some trashy rhymes in the beginning. The well known hit "Can I Get A..." from the Rush Hour OST. I have the radio edited version of this album, but I've also heard the explicit version to the song and it sounds trashy because of it's heavy vulgarity (mostly comming from Amil).

Those are the only flaws on this album. Other than that, if you love Jay-Z or mainstream 1998 rap music, I recommend this to you.

Lyrics: B
Production: B+
Guest Appearances: C+

Fav Tracks: Hand It Down, Hard Knock Life, Jigga What..., Money Cash Hoes, A Week Ago, Reservoir Dogs, It's Alright, Money Ain't A Thang

P.S.- To the reviewer below me: If you hate rap and Jay-Z so much, why did you buy this album?

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Bring this stuff back....
Great CD
The Most Innovative Group From Atlanta (5 stars)
Thank You Baba Oje!
Who says rap has to be violent and vulgar?

3 Years 5 Months & 2 Days in the Life of--
Arrested Development
Manufacturer: Capitol
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ASIN: B000003JBE
Release Date: 1992-03-24

Tracks:

Man's Final Frontier
Mama's Always On Stage
People Everyday
Blues Happy
Mr. Wendal
Children Play With Earth
Raining Revolution
Fishin' 4 Religion
Give A Man A Fish
U
Eve Of Reality
Natural
Dawn Of The Dreads
Tennessee
Washed Away
People Everyday (Metamorphosis Mix)

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Excellent condition, includes the original Cd, case, and paperwork, First Class shipped, ask me for more CD Titles/Artists or my Complete CD List! :D

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With their feel-good humanism, uniquely rural perspective, and melodic blend of funk and rap, Arrested Development seemed like the next big thing in 1992. The group hailed from Atlanta, which was not then a capital of hip-hop and R&B, and this, their debut recording, won the Village Voice's Pazz & Jop critics poll. Speech, the primary lyricist, wrote and delivered eloquent attacks on gangsta rap's mindless nihilism: the band's first hit, "Tennessee," spoke of reclaiming Southern black traditions from the racism that sullied their memory, while their second, "People Everyday," deftly updated the Sly Stone classic. Although Speech's rapping style was not distinctive, Dionne Farris's keening vocals highlighted the band's front line. Unfortunately, Speech began to run short of ideas and the band failed to maintain the high standards that this debut set. They disbanded a few years later. --Martin Johnson

Customer Reviews:

Bring this stuff back...........2006-11-28

How refreshing to hear this kind of positive hip-hop, when the most of the world is drunk on the toxic garbage of 50-cent, P-Diddy, Ludacris, and Jay-Z.

There was a time when hip-hop showed promise by having intelligent lyrical content and thought-provoking introspection set to creative and original music from groups like Arrested Development.

When Ice-T was doing his morally-bankrupt "Cop-Killa" vomit, and Bone-Thugz-n-Harmony were glorifying the "gangsta" mentality that by now has been adopted into much of the hip-hop genre, A.D. was trying to send a different message. That women are NOT objects of marital infidelity and are not sex toys that you "hook up" with at the local clubs. And that Black culture is not about bling, blunts and "bitches". There are more beautiful, traditional and wholesome things to be proud of that sadly get thrown to the side for the more provocative and fleeting racy tripe that fills the screens of BET and MTV.

Standout tracks are Tennesee, Give a Man a Fish, People Everyday and Mr. Wendall.

If you're tired of the "Yo Dawg...spark up dat splif, grab my gat, and get-cho-freak-on" trash of today's rap/hip-hop scene, I recommend you check these guys out. It's much more satisfying (and edifying).

Great CD.......2006-07-31

I am a big fan and really enjoy this CD. It was great on my drive from PA to N'awlins.
K

The Most Innovative Group From Atlanta (5 stars).......2006-06-26

Before Outkast, Goodie Mob, and many other voices, there was a group named Arrested Development (Speech, Headliner, Baba Oje, Rasa Don, Aerle Taree, & Motosho Eshe) well known for spreading their African culture and vibes, along with positive messages comming from Atlanta.

One thing I like about this group is their style was mostly laid back and enjoyable. Most of the contributions of this album were the instruments that were used throughout this album. Speech, who does most of the vocals, makes lyrics that were made to create a positive environment like marrage on the song as "U" and getting a better outlook on religion on "Fishin' 4 Religion". At the same time, they were more for giving back knowledge to others in songs "Give A Man A Fish" & "Mr. Wendal". Other tracks that have a strong positive vibe are "People Everyday", "Tennessee" and "Washed Away". They sample a lot of old artist's songs on this album (a good one would be Sylvester Stewart's "Everyday People" on the song "People Everyday"), I like it though.

Overall, this was a very innovative album that came out in 1992. Unfortnately this album got over played, that people got tired of this group (I was about 7 when this came out, and I still remember the "Mr. Wendal" song), so when their 1994 album Zinga...(I dear not try to spell that name) came out, people turned the other way. I believe both of their albums should be heard. Also they would appear on MTV's Unplugged in 1993. If you can, try to hear one of the albums by this group, even it's a greatest hits album (they're tons of them floating around), because I pretty sure you'll love it. I recommend this to people who want to hear some African cultural vibes and music.

Lyrics: A
Production: A+
Musical Vibes: A+
Overall: A+

Favorite Tracks:Mr. Wendal, People Everyday (reprise), Fishing 4 Religion, Give A Man A Fish, U, Tenessee

Honorable Mention Track: Natural

Thank You Baba Oje!.......2005-08-19

It is a true pity that our people are so eager to line the pockets of filthmongering materialistic hip-crap, and leaving eloquent and sincere artists like A.D. out to dry.

This album was positivity pure and simple. The message was strength but also intelligence. We can be poets too. The pen is mightier than the sword.

How many other groups out there subscribe to the African concept of respecting the elders? But Speech and Co. brought Baba Oje with them for spiritual guidance, and he gave them plenty!

The music is soft and deep and beautiful. An anthem for our people, and a prayer of hope.

Who says rap has to be violent and vulgar?.......2005-08-10

I respect AD for having the courage of their convictions and being unafraid to state their beliefs unequivocally in their music. It's obvious that they have great respect for humanity and for their fellow man (all mankind).

"Mr. Wendal" is a very touching commentary on homelessness, "Tennessee" talks about recapturing a more peaceful time and lifestyle and my favourite track "Washed Away" talks about the gradual and slow moral degradation that takes place almost imperceptably.

This album is a classic because the lyrics are great and would still be great if this were a country & western album. My point is that the intelligent and heartfelt lyrics here would be at home in any genre and what is surprising is that it falls under the rap genre which is probably the one you'd least associate these days with intelligence, sympathy and concern for humanity.

AD may not have lived very long as a group but this album sure will and is destined to remain a classic for many years to come.

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Underated
The Fall off begins................
Great piece of History
A Tribe Called Quest - Beats, Rhymes & Life
Tribe Called Quest - Beats Rhymes & Life

Beats, Rhymes and Life
A Tribe Called Quest
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Amplified

ASIN: B00000053T
Release Date: 1996-07-30

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Phony Rappers
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Jam
Crew
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1nce Again
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Stressed Out

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Tribe's fourth album, Beats, Rhymes, and Life, should be the awkward one, the album on which the group, growing up, falters a little as it figures out what it's going to do next. It isn't. Marked by a number of changes, both internally (this is the album on which the Ummah production crew takes over, and it also marks Q-Tip's new religious faith) and externally (by 1996 Quest's jazzy approach to hip-hop had fallen out of popular favor), Beats finds Tribe taking it as it comes and handling all of the challenges with flair. It's a slower, steadier album than either People's Instinctive Travels or The Low End Theory, but that's a description, not a complaint; rather, it gives you plenty of time to enjoy jams like "1nce Again." It doesn't hurt that Q-Tip and Phife Dog are feeling the flow here; an inspired pairing with distinctive voices and different strengths, they trade verses with fluid grace. --Randy Silver

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Underated.......2007-03-09

One of Tribe's best and also one of the most unheard of. Some of their greatest tracks except for the sellout "stressed out" - which inspired the industry to label them as anything but "real"

The Fall off begins.......................2006-11-25

The addition of Q-Tip's cousin Consequence on BRL, threw me for a loop. It totally messed up the chemistry between Abstract and the 5 footer. This joint was just okay for me. Nothing like the 3 preceding classics.

Great piece of History.......2006-06-12

A Tribe Called Quest's album "Beats, Rhymes and Life" is an overlooked album. The success of "The Low End Theory" and "Midnight Marauders" shadowed its greatness, for now, 10 years later, one can look at it and see what it was really trying to say. Much of the album complains about the East Coast vs. West Coast atmosphere of the time, urging their macho gangsta rap companions to stop the violence before things get out of hand. In September of that year, 2Pac was shot and killed in Vegas. Notorious BIG was killed next year in 1997. Nobody, apparently, was listening.

The Album marks the turn from the Low End/Midnight sound and towards what would eventually become The Love Movement. It demonstrates a perfect middle ground between the two sides and ends up better than most would expect. You wont find the greatest songs Tribe produced here, but there are some excellent tracks to be heard. Pick this up for your Tribe collection and take a glimpse into history.

A Tribe Called Quest - Beats, Rhymes & Life.......2006-04-03

A Tribe Called Quest's (Q-Tip, Phife, Ali Shaheed Muhammad) fourth album was "Beats, Rhymes & Life" (1996). Following the release of three albums I consider classics ATCQ dropped this solid fifteen-track release after a three-year hiatus. Jay Dee (R.I.P.) teamed up with Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhamammad for "The Ummah" and helped with production on this release. My favourite track on this one is "Stressed Out", ATCQ and Faith Evans collaborate for an outstanding track. Faith Evans really impressed me on this cut, her soulful singing is excellent. Backed by some sick production ATCQ shine on cuts like "Jam", "1nce Again" and "What Really Goes On". Overall their is a notable change in production (more hard, less upbeat) and lyrics, less Jazz oriented cuts (the type I love), and more serious lyrics in my opinion. I don't consider "Beats, Rhymes & Life" to be among ATCQ's best work, it does however have some memorable moments, and some impressive production, which makes it a keeper for any big ATCQ fan. A Tribe Called Quest 1988-1998.

Tribe Called Quest - Beats Rhymes & Life.......2006-03-10

This is an ill TCQ album! This album has some pretty ill beats on, some laid back but some with some sick loops on it. The lyrics are of course, always ill, when arent they? This is real hiphop beats though, on the real and the lyrics. Some of the beats arent that great, im more of a wu-tang beat fan haha. But there nice. Nice rhymes, good production, overall a good album. Check this out!! Real hiphop fans!

My Top 5
1.Phony Rappers
2.Motivators
3.Jam
4.The Pressure
5.Word Play

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4.5 stars: Great follow up to Hard Knock Life
Close to being great...
Am I Hearing Something Different (2.5 stars)
stop hatin
rip pacman that is bullsh*t

Vol. 3: Life and Times of S. Carter
Jay-Z
Manufacturer: Roc-a-Fella
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ASIN: B00003NHAR
Release Date: 1999-12-28

Tracks:

Hova Song (intro)
So Ghetto
Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)
Dope Man
Things That U Do (featuring Mariah Carey)
It's Hot (Some Like It Hot)
Snoopy Track (featuring Juvenile)
S. Carter (featuring Amil)
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Watch Me (featuring Dr. Dre)
Big Pimpin' (featuring UGK)
There's Been A Murder
Come And Get Me
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On The Life and Times of S. Carter, Jay-Z's century-closing guaranteed-platinum album, he compares his hit-making prowess to that of Michael Jackson--the unspoken difference being that Jigga appears to be far from wearing out his commercial welcome. For good reason, too; not only is the Roc-A-Fella king maker one prolific rapper and writer, his output is of high enough quality to keep heads ringin'. While there's no single classic on the order of "Hard Knock Life" here, collaborations with Dr. Dre (the truly defiant "Watch Me"), Juvenile ("Snoopy Track"), and UGK ("Big Pimpin'") argue well for Jay-Z's continued vitality. Further proof may lie in the fact that, faced with mass bootlegging weeks before the CD's release, the Z-man added several tracks, effectively revising it at the last minute. --Rickey Wright

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4.5 stars: Great follow up to Hard Knock Life.......2006-12-24

Jay's streak continued with Vol 3. He has some of the most potent album cuts ever. His album cuts are tighter than the majority of other rapper's singles. Could have been a classic if he had taken out 4 songs.

Top Joints:
Hova Song (intro)
So Ghetto
Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)
Dope Man
It's Hot (Some Like It Hot) (A little heat for 50)
Snoopy Track (featuring Juvenile) (Should have been a single)
S. Carter (featuring Amil)
Big Pimpin' (featuring UGK) Classic!
There's Been A Murder (Tight)
Come And Get Me (Shots to give)

Close to being great..........2006-10-03

Anyone who liked volume II has to buy this album. Although admittedly a few songs fall flat, this is still a superb record. I really
think this was one of the best rap albums released back when rap was actually good aka pre 2002.

There are a couple of club type songs, flow type songs, serious songs and etc. I actually liked his duo with DRE and think it was a pretty good rhyme although "Things That You Do" f/ Mariah falls flat pretty quickly. I dont know who the heck Amil is but she generally sounds good on the album and I think that having Big Pimpin plus 2 good, hidden tracks is icing on this cake. How could you not buy this album for $10 if you love raps glory days from the late 90s/early00?

Am I Hearing Something Different (2.5 stars).......2006-07-27

I'm reading some of the recent reviews and most of them are 5 star reviews. I wonder if they ever sat down and listened to the album or are they aware if Jay-Z is capable of much more.

Anyway Jay-Z's fourth album Vol.3: Life And Times Of Shawn Carter is a semi-decent album at best. In 1999, Jay-Z was possibly enjoying the mainstream status of his career, to the point that he has been lacking on the microphone. He hasn't improved since Vol.2: Hard Knock Life. His rhymes seemed to be slapped together, as shown in the second track "So Ghetto" with rhymes like "Jigga man, Volume 3/I'm back looking like me/stop the presses/ladies drop your dresses." Some tracks just fall flat on the ground like the Mariah Carey assisted "Things That You Do", and and the weak hook on "S. Carter". Awkward moments are on this album like Dr. Dre appearing on the song "Watch Me" as Jigga doesn't shine lyrically on the track. "Come And Get Me" could have been shortened and condenced to three verses, since I've ever heard Jigga do a solo song lasting longer than 4 and a half minutes. Amil, Beanie Sigel, and Memphis Bleek colab with Jay for "Pop 4 Roc" and that fails causing me to loose my attention towards it.

Now there are some good songs on this album though. The first single "Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)" was probably a club banger back in late '99/early 2000 with the help of Beanie Sigel. "It's Hot (Some Like It Hot)" Jay turns to his lyrical side and it works somewhat on the better side on this track with rhymes like "I'm about a dollar, what the f*** is 50 Cents" (a response to 50's "How To Rob"). UGK hooks up with Jay on the hit single "Big Pimpin" that is one of the standout tracks (If you remember when it was on the radio/television, Jay had an extra verse, that is not on the album). Mostly the production on this CD saves it from being a failure. "Snoop Track" featuring Juvenile is one of those tracks that carries a good beat.

The bonus tracks "Jigga My N****" appeared on the Ruff Ryders first comp album and "Girls Best Friend" appeared on the Blue Streak Sndtrk. A couple of bonus songs that are better than the ones on the album.

As I said before Jay-Z is capable of doing much better. Many Jigga fans want to hear the same man that was on Reasonable Doubt, and this album is far from what that is. The production saves this from being a complete failure in my opinion. Luckly Jigga stepped his rhymes back up on future albums. If you want to hear more Jay-Z or you have never bought this album and are curious, I recommend this to you. Otherwise pick up other Jigga albums.

Lyrics: D+
Production: B-
Guest Appearances: C
Musical Vibes: C-

Favorite Tracks: Do It Again (Put Yo Hands Up), It's Hot (Some Like It Hot), Snoopy Track, Big Pimpin', Jigga My N****, Girls Best Friend

stop hatin .......2006-06-23

jay held it down this summer as always with so many hits. this album was jacked off the internet so he had to make 5 songs in 2 days. I think that is amazing.

rip pacman that is bullsh*t.......2006-06-20

ok i can deal with you saying that this album is average even though i feel it is a very solid album not near the quality of reasonable doubt but it is worth picking up and as far as calling UGK "average texas rappers" thats like calling 2pac an average west coast rapper thats bullsh*t

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A consistently good album; not Short Dog's best, but up there
"Don't Stop That Rap"
The Oakland Mack is Back
Too Short...Too Hype!
Any Rap fan will love this album

Life Is...Too Short
Too Short
Manufacturer: Jive
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000004UU
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Life Is...Too Short
Rhymes
I Ain't Trippin'
Nobody Does It Better
Oakland
Don't Fight The Feelin'
CussWords
City Of Dope
Pimp The Ho
Bonus Track 1

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A consistently good album; not Short Dog's best, but up there.......2007-06-10

See, while some of Short Dog's post "retirement" albums ended up being decent, they weren't consistently good like early releases like 'Life Is... Too $Hort'. While this isn't my favorite album of his, and it does sound a bit antiquated compared to his next three albums ('Short Dog's in the House', 'Shorty the Pimp', and 'Get in Where You Fit In'), it is a classic album and one of his most important. This was the first time Too $hort went platinum, and with songs like 'Life Is... Too $hort' (my personal favorite on this album), 'Rhymes', and 'Don't Fight the Feelin'', it's not hard to see why. While this is a good album when it's all said and done, I bought it after hearing the three previously meantioned and I felt a bit overwhelmed hearing this compared to those classics. However, if you like Too $hort you'll like this important part of his history. I would give this release a good 3.5 stars. Check it out, but be aware that Short Dog has released better albums.

"Don't Stop That Rap".......2007-05-30

After emerging from the underground scene of the Bay Area, Too Short comes back with his mainstream sophomore effort Life Is...Too Short. Unfortunately this contains only the clean songs not the original release. This version also contains a few songs from the debut album Born To Mack. The title track leads this album off with positivity and a message. He incorporates funk guitar licks over deep bass kicks and keys to match production efforts. "Rhymes" and "Mack Attack" uptempo tracks showcasing Sir Too Short's flows as he spits constant without any hooks or choruses. To clear rumours, "I Ain't Trippin'" clears the air as Short give a brief history of his quest to stardom. "...now that I established one fact / I came here to rap..." a punchline found on "Nobody Does It Better" as he claims his position as a pioneer. "Oakland" is a mainstream, R&B groove that's more like an instrumental interlude. No he does not rap or flow on this song, but he does calmly takes us on a ride in a Cadillac Barritz on Trues and Vogue with the top down feeling the breeze. Representing East Oakland like no other, "City Of Dope (Edited Version)" is the darker side of the city streets. Most would ignore Too Short because of his favoriate word, but these tracks shows his versitility and has a statement. Produced, written, performed and mixed by the artist with little help personalised this LP as you can feel the sense of pride taken for his releases and this one is no let down. Too Short still "don't stop that rap"!

The Oakland Mack is Back.......2007-05-16

After he finally got a major label deal after rappin on the underground for years, Too $hort brings a tight follow up to "Born To Mack" (the only $hort album I don't have that he released from 1988 on). Like all his earlier album the beats are tight and funky and the album is very tight (which he hasn't put out a 4 star album sice 2000). Like all his earlier albums, the song count is short (only 9) but the majority are 5 minutes plus over some funky beats (that $hort provided on all songs with help from al Eaton on 2 or 3). It has 1 classic, 1 I skip, 3 ar eok and the rest are good or real good songs. Guests are on 1 song and do the hook on 1 so like most of his pre retirement albums, you get a lot of $hort Dog. a must have album.

#1 - 9 (tight beat)
#2 - 8
#3 - 7.5 (beat is tight but I ain't really feelin' his rap style on this one)
#4 - 7.5
#5 - 5
#6 - 7.5 (f/ Danger Zone & Rappin' 4-Tay -- tight beat)
#7 - 8.5 (good beat)
#8 - 8.5 (nice beat)
#9 - 10 (CLASSIC over a great beat)

Todd Shaw -- b. 4/29/66 -- b. Los Angeles, CA moved to Oakland, CA
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Too Short...Too Hype!.......2006-06-07

This album is by far one of the greatest "Explicit Lyrics" Albums to date! Deep bass and mellow grooves. This album was not allowed in my house, I smuggled it in; with no regrets! Great CD!

Any Rap fan will love this album.......2006-03-21

All I have to say is great CD. The only thing which is my personal preference is the effects he put on the song "Oakland". Thats just me personally.. Even with that, the CD still with no doubt gets 5 stars. There are not many CD's that you can ride the whole CD but "life is too short" you can. Every single song on the CD is good. Obviously freaky tales, i aint trippen, and life is too short are the best songs. All the others are good too. If you can get this on CD the bass quality is great. The whole CD hits really hard and has a clean bass sound suprisingly considering that the CD is from the 80's. Anyway, another one of my favorite too short ablums. For every Too Short review check out my other reviews

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(3.5 Stars) R.I.P....If You Can....
Where Are All The People Who Were Glad Afeni Shakur Won The Unreleased Material???
give it a listen
Shouldn't be hated on so much
2Pac's Legacy Is Being Ruined

Pac's Life
2Pac
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000JJRIO8
Release Date: 2006-11-21

Tracks:

Untouchable (Swiss Beatz Remix)
Pac's Life
Dumpin'
Playa Cardz Right (Female)
Whatz Next
Sleep
International
Don't Sleep
Soon As I Get Home
Playa Cardz Right (Male)
Don't Stop
Pac's Life (Remix)
Untouchable

Album Description

2Pac's legendary work ethic and constant drive often found him laying down vocals in two or three rooms of a recording studio simultaneously, and then heading straight to a film set, video shoot, or concert, only to begin again the next morning, sleeping during travel from one location to the next. Since his tragic death, his spirit has been kept alive thanks to the extraordinary legacy of unfinished recordings he left behind, and the commitment his mother Afeni Shakur has made to continue to get his complete body of work released; work considered even more astonishing given that his first album came out in 1991 and he was murdered in September 1996 at age 25. Now some of the recordings from this tremendously prolific period are brought to light for the first time on Pac's Life (Amaru/Interscope Records), released November 21, 2006. Other than one verse fans will recognize from an earlier album, all of the recordings on the album are previously unheard. Contributing to Pac's Life are Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Keyshia Cole, T.I., Ashanti, Young Buck, Lil Scrappy, Carl Thomas, Outlawz, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Big Syke, Papoose, with productions from LT Hutton, Sha Money XL, Swizz Beatz and more. The artists and producers involved range from his close friends and colleagues to those who grew up on his music and were inspired and motivated by it. The passion and the fire inside him makes it possible, 10 years and 11 posthumous albums later to create yet another album of unreleased material.

"I say it every time, that Tupac left us the blueprints to follow, and without the amazing contributions made by everyone of these artists, producers, musicians, everyone, I do not know how I would get this great task accomplished," says Afeni Shakur, his mother, the album's executive producer (along with Tom Whalley) and founder of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation, " I believe whole-heartedly that Tupac sends the people he wants to these projects."

2Pac's relevance is attested to by the success of his post-1996 albums. His most recent studio album, 2004's Loyal To The Game, charted #1 Pop and #1 R&B/Hip-Hop and was certified platinum. The soundtrack to Tupac: Resurrection that same year hit #2 Pop and #3 R&B/Hip-Hop and was also platinum. 2002's Better Dayz, #5 Pop and #1 R&B/Hip-Hop, earned double platinum while the previous year's Until The End Of Time, #1 Pop and #1 R&B/Hip-Hop, reached the triple platinum plateau. In 2000, Still I Rise scored #6 Pop and #1 R&B/Hip-Hop positions while racking up a platinum award. 1998's Greatest Hits, #3 Pop and #1 R&B/Hip-Hop, is currently nine times platinum. The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation (TASF) was founded by Afeni Shakur to provide training and support to artists who aspire to enhance their creative talents. TASF fosters an environment that encourages freedom of expression, serves as a resource for the arts, and empowers through education. To date, more than 500 students have benefited from the program with a broad range of training available via the Annual Performing Arts Day Camp held at the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts (home of the Foundation in Stone Mountain, Georgia). Students are able to study creative writing, vocal technique, acting, stage set design, dance, poetry, spoken word, and conflict resolution.

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(3.5 Stars) R.I.P....If You Can...........2007-06-26

2pac has been gone since 1997, but his music still lives on through numerous reworked and remixed pieces of his work. Sure, after Makaveli 1-10 were released, you though it wasn't possible for any more to be done with his music. Wrong! Now, with Pac's Life, the rapper's work is paired with new production and top-level recording artists. Swiss Beatz opens up the album with a remix of the song "Untouchable" with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Ashanti and T.I. appear on the title track while Snoop pops up for the remix version. Hussein, Papoose and Carl Thomas join forces with 2pac for the ominous "Dumpin'." Young Buck and Chamillionaire bring some Southern flare with "Sleep," while "Don't Sleep" features Lil Scrappy, Nutso, Yaki Kadafi, and Stormy. Yaki Kadafi pops up a couple more times for "Soon As I Get Home," "Don't Stop" with Big Syke, Hussein, Young Noble, EDI, and Stormy, and 'original' version of "Untouchable" with Hussein and Gravy. Keyshia Cole shines on the female version of "Playa Cardz Right" while Ludacris gives us the fellas version of the song. Even though there are a lot of familiar faces, it still sounds like a lot of songs 2pac wouldn't have done in the first place. But just hearing "new music" from 2pac does help keep his memory alive. It's makes you wonder, how many more albums like Pac's Life will they concoct?

Where Are All The People Who Were Glad Afeni Shakur Won The Unreleased Material???.......2007-05-16

Seriously, I remember when Afeni Shakur won the rights to 2pac's unreleased material and everyone was so happy that Suge couldn't "ruin" Pac's legacy. Well folks, I think Afeni Shakur has nearly ruined Pac's legacy beyond repair. Afeni only cares about making money off of her dead son, even Pac admitted that he only became his mom's favorite when he became rich and famous.

This all started with Loyal To The Game. Guest appearences by 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Young Buck, and Obie Trice are embarrasing to the legacy of Pac. I felt that Eminem did a decent job with this record, but you can't make Pac do the G-Unit dance. Pac is best in his original and raw form.

The featured guest artists on Pac's life are enough to make any Pac fan scream: Ashanti, T.I., Young Buck, Chamillionaire, Lil Scrappy, and Ludacris. I can't say who Pac would ride with if he were still alive, but I can guarantee you it wouldn't be with T.I., Lil Scrappy, or Ludacris. Appearences by the Outlawz and others can't save this album.

In my opinion, the Death Row influenced Until The End of Time, Better Dayz, Greatest Hits, and Makaveli are Pac's best posthumous releases yet. Say what you want about Suge Knight and Death Row, but they knew how to make a Pac record great. Suge was also very leary about featuring artists Pac wouldn't have anything to do with.

In conclusion, Afeni Shakur is ruining her son's legacy to make a buck. It's plainly obvious considering the artists that are featured on this cd. Advice to Afeni: 2pac music is the best in its raw and original form (ie R U Still Down?). For these reasons, this cd deserves 2.5 stars.

give it a listen.......2007-05-12

True, this is not the 1990s Tupac, also true, there's a lot of name artist who are hot today on this track, this CD is a mix of 2000s beats/artist with 2pac. Don't hate, it's poppy but ppl like that, and it's a good CD cuz pac's on it. This CD isn't just to milk every penny outta PAC, that is not to say it's a tribute. It's just music...

Shouldn't be hated on so much.......2007-04-10

Well its certainly better than that "Loyal To The Game" episode, though its a very mixed bag. Tracks like the lead single "Pac's Life" are pure garbage. However tracks like "Dumpin", "Playa Cardz Right", "Don't Sleep" and Soon As I Get Home (The only original on the album) are well worth listening to. Though i do hope the soundtrack for the upcoming movie coming out that Pac wrote in jail, will be the last as Pac's legacy is starting to get pretty greedy.

R.I.P. Tupac Amaru Shakur

2Pac's Legacy Is Being Ruined.......2007-04-06

2Pac was one of the best rappers ever to have lived and it's a shame that the new rap listeners are hearing this kind of rubbish that is nothing like how he sounded. When I heard the single 'Pac's Life' I was nearly sick, it's nothing more than bad R&B, and T.I. comparing himself to Pac is ridiculous. Also, I can't imagine Pac working with Ashanti, he was a thug.

2Pac had a presence on the mic that most modern day rappers just don't have, so why is it that posthumously released albums have to feature so many modern 'rappers' (if you can even call them that, I prefer R&B rappers)? for example the 'Biggie Duets' album. I doubt that 2Pac would have worked with very many of the rappers featured on this release, he would have probably been dissing them because 3/4 of them are terrible.

For people who have never heard a 2Pac album do not judge him on this trash, buy 'Me Against The World' or 'Don Killuminati'. The last two posthumous 2pac albums have been terrible and teenagers are judging him on these releases, I know because I'm only 14, but my taste in rap is unlike other teenagers', I have listened to lots of classic rap albums and so I know what 2Pac is capable of. If Amaru Entertainment cannot make 2Pac sound how he should sound they should just stop making these albums and destroying his legacy. Overall, if you like to hear legendary rappers being ruined by R&B rappers, then this album is for you.
If not, you should buy:
Snoop Dogg - Doggystyle
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2Pac - All Eyez On Me
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R.I.P. Tupac Shakur

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Top Notch Production Is The Focus (4 Stars)
VA Baby, believe that
Timbaland...The Untouchable Producer
Tim comes hard with the beats on this one

Tim's Bio: Life From da Basement
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Timbaland was known as an innovative producer before deciding to make a name for himself; on his second album, he shows that he keeps his best tracks stockpiled for the home team. When he raps, "He said 'Timbaland can't rap' / But I don't care / Because I make dope tracks / I make you bounce and wiggle / And do this and that," it's no idle boast; it hasn't been this much fun to strap yourself into a pair of headphones in years. --Randy Silver

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Though Timbaland's work might be characterized by its daring unpredictability in terms of rhythmic structure, it's his youthful sense of fun that proves most infectious. His ideas feed both the empirical and the creative mind alike. Tim's Bio is an elegant summation of the first chapter in the musical life of the producer who has revolutionized the sound and context of American R&B (and urban-based music as a whole) in as little as three years, with his smash albums for Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, and Ginuwine, along with Tim's own partnership with rapper Magoo (who forms somewhat of a power core of Tim's mercurial crew, Da Bassment). Bassment regulars get the star treatment they have become accustomed to, while new talents--such as Kelly Price and wordsmith Twista--shine just as brightly. --Tamara Palmer

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happy wit purchase.......2005-07-05

i paid extra for faster shipping but that never happened but everything was still good

Top Notch Production Is The Focus (4 Stars).......2004-10-07

When cats like Timbaland drop an album, you pretty much know already that the focus is on the beats instead of the rhymes. And I have to say that the beats on this album were some of the tightest out at the time. I want to say that Tim is the best producer to ever come out of Virginia, but The Neptunes are running neck and neck with Mr. Mosley (with Nottz holding down 3rd place). The guest appearances are even tight. There are a lot of no names on this album along with the usual suspects like Jay Z, Missy, Magoo, Nas, Aaliyah, Skillz (aka Mad Skillz)Ginuwine, and Ludacris (this was actually my first time ever hearing of Ludacris). Even Twista comes through and tears a Timbaland beat to shreds. There really aren't any negative things to be said about this album. Even the no name artists hold down their positions very well.

Basically, this album is a showcase for Tim's beats. We all know this. And the beats on this album don't disappoint. It's a great addition to your collection and still bumps even today. Tim has changed up his production schemes since this release, but this is still some of his best stuff. I'd suggest getting this album if you haven't heard it already.

Standout Tracks: Lobster & Scrimp feat. Jay Z, Fat Rabbit feat. Ludacris, Here We Come feat. Missy & Magoo, Who Am I feat. Twista (My Favorite), To My feat. Nas & Mad Skillz, and Bringin' It

VA Baby, believe that.......2000-05-24

The only weakness on this CD is that Timbaland can't rap, which he rarly does does on this disc. It's more of a mix tape and an album combined. He uses some newer artists on here which is suprising, but NAS and Jay-Z do represent on here along with the usuals Missy and Maggo. Maybe he wanted his beats to be the focus of this album, as well they should be. Songs like Here we Go, Wathca Talkin' Bout, and Who Am I (with Twista goin' off) hook you in immediatly, while song like What You Know About this and To My reel you in slowly with thier cachy choruses and infectious beats. You won't be able to get these songs out of your head. The R&B part of the tape is not as strong (with Keep it Real starring) but is solid. A good buy for any music fan, and a must have collection from the best producer in hip-hop for any fan of the genre.

Timbaland...The Untouchable Producer.......2000-01-27

Much Props 2 Timbaland Fa Makin' It Happen Once Again With His Platinum Follow-Up Smash "Tim's Bio". This CD Is Off The Hinges, I Recommended D.J.'s All Over To Pick This Joint Up, Cause It's Definetely A CLUB BANGER. It's Packed With The Tightest Production & The Illest Lyrics, A Couple Of Slow Grindin'-Headboard Bed Bangin' Joints As Well As Showcasing Up & Coming New Artist That Timbaland Put On This Joint. I'm Loving Every Minute Of It.To All Beat Biting Producers/Beat Makers, Yall Gotta Give It Up To This Untouchable,Blessed Producer, Paid What U Owe. To Everyone Else, Don't Sleep On This Gifted Cat From The V-A, Pick Up The CD And Bang It In Ya Homes And CD Changers All Over. Keep Bringin' Them Platinum Hits Timbaland.

Tim comes hard with the beats on this one.......1999-12-18

Timbaland almost out did himself with this one. He gets tighter and tighter with every cd he produces. If anyone dosen't know who tim is let me fill u in. He is the producer responsible for making hit albums by : Ginuwine(both cds), Missy(both cds with missy's help), Aalyiah(second cd), Tim and magoo(welcome to our world), Are u that somebody(Aalyiah)-dr. doolittle sdtk, Nas(one track), Lil Kim(twice my age-track)...etc. This cd takes him to new hights by bringing in jigga(jay-z), missy and the rest of the crew along with some new voices. The best songs here are : 2,4, 6, 7, 15, and 16. Timbaland is best as a producer though and the only thing with this cd is that he dosen't do much rapping. His skills can pass since he produces he can get away with it. But don't listen expecting to hear him rap all through....because he dosen't. But expect to hear some hard, wall shaking, head-knocking beats as we always expect from Tim. The other half of the cd is R+B and 2 out of the 6 songs are good. His best beats I think are the ones he did for missy's new cd...Da real world. That is another one to check out if u don't have it.

Overall this cd is good for just the beats if nothing else. get if your looking for some new sounds to test your sound system or just if your a fan..or non-fan.

25 to Life
Average customer rating:

Nothing Grand about this Hustle

Crown Him

This music perhaps kills brain cells just listening to.

sh*t is hot....

No Shame

25 to Life
P$C
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009FGWUS
Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

Walk To Me -- feat. Ceelo
Coming Down
Fuck Where You From -- feat. Young Jeezy
Characters
Set It Out
Murder Game
Westside
Like A Movie
Still I Luv Her
Party All The Time
A Thug -- feat. Ciara
Mess It Up
I Hustle
Doin' It

Album Description

The King of the South is back and this time with his crew The P$C. The P$C roots run deep-all the way bak to the schoolyards and street corners of their native Atlanta. The P$C debut album is titled 25 To Life. The title is significant because each member is 25 years old and as T.I. says "we Pimp Squad Click for life man."

Customer Reviews:

Nothing Grand about this Hustle.......2006-09-26

Standout Tracks: 25 TO LIFE, WESTSIDE, F--K WHERE YOU FROM, DO YA THING, IM A KING, LIKE A MOVIE, MESS IT UP and #1 CREW. Filler: Walk this way(Worst girlie record ever made!), Lookin shife(WTF is shife?), Still I love her(Even with T.I this record still sucks), Coming down(this song is DEAD R.I.P.), Touch Something(nice beat weak record)Murder Game (T.I killed it though)and Set it Off(weak first single). Bottom Line: we already know that T.I is a great lyricist but even he cant hold up a GROUP album such as this. Mac Boney once in a blue moon will bust a decent rhyme but Young Dro and the rest of them forget about it! Surprisingly though they have two song without T.I that is good(25 to life and #1 crew) but they also have songs with T.I that suck(touch something, Still I love her , Set it out and Murder Game). T.I had the only good verse in Murder game causing it to be labled as filler. Even if you are a T.I fan I strongly recommend you to think before you buy this one.

Crown Him.......2006-06-14

As Someone else stated the album is good minus 4 songs.

P.S. To The Reviewer talkin that south is only winning because real coasts takin a break. booooooy stop. The Eastcoast need to step their f**king game up.

This music perhaps kills brain cells just listening to........2006-03-26

The south is blowing up quickly but the reason is because the real niggaz just took a break (Westside, and Eastcoast) but when they come back there will be a war to claim who is king.

T.I. will be one of many Dirty South rappers who will battle to the end as a soldier to defend to title and I will be proud say he is the best. (Trap Muzik) proves it, how ever this album is a disapointment coming from someone who took the time to buy, and listen to it. Please run to the store and get Trap Muzik, and I'm Serious I recommented it to every Dirty South fan.

sh*t is hot...........2006-02-18

its good.. PSC can hold their own.. still aint good as TI, but its all good.. they did they thing

No Shame.......2006-01-17

This book helps toddlers put into context how they fit into the animal kingdom, and the natural things all animals do. It teaches them to be comfortable with - without shame - the move from being a diaper-clad baby to a big kid. The drawings are charming! I bought this book for a friends who runs a day care center and got a very positive reaction.

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