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ALBUM |
COMMENTS |
RATING |
NOTORIOUS B.I.G. (R.I.P.) Life After Death |
A very damn good album, although, unlike The Source , I do not think it qualifies as a "hip-hop classic." I just picked this double CD up, so I have only listened to it in its entirety once. It has many dope tracks, and some that seem like filler for this double-length LP. The subject matter is classic Biggie, and his lyrical flow is dope, especially when he moves to a B.O.N.E.-type flow on "Notorious Thugs." Unfortunately Biggie does try to sing (yes, sing) on a few songs, so be forewarned. I do recommend picking it up, if you haven't already, it's a piece of history (unfortunately). Standout tracks: "Notorious Thugs" f/ B.O.N.E., "Going Back to Cali", "Hypnotize", "Mo Money Mo Problems f/ Puff and Mase, "Somebody's Gotta Die", "#!*@ You Tonight" f/ R. Kelly, & "Last Day" f/ The Lox |
4.50 |
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Yes folks, a classic! His best LP? No--that would have to be "Me Against the World." The only thing about this album that disappointed me, was the subject matter. 'Pac tries to flaunt his riches, hoez, & status, also showing a shitload of anger. No doubt, though, the beats are tight and the lyrical flow is even better, especially with the huge array of all-star talent guest starring. We got Snoop, Dre, DPG, Meth, Redman, Richie Rich, E-40, Rappin' 4-Tay, Big Syke, The Outlawz, with Jodeci, Nate Dogg, and Danny Boy providing some guest vocals. Standout tracks: "Picture Me Rollin', "All Eyez on Me", " I Ain't Mad 'Cha","Ambitionz As a Ridah", "When We Ride", "I Got My Mind Made Up", "Ratha Be Ya N----", "What'z Ya Phone #", and the list goes on. It's the shit! |
4.75 |
Muggs Presents...The Soul Assassins |
This shit is dope! Muggs models his production to all the artists assisting him on his album. This is how a DJ's album should be. The production is tighter than my butt cheeks and the lyrics are too, when delivered by Dre & B-Real, Goodie Mob, RZA & GZA, Mobb Deep, KRS-One, and MC Eiht. Each of the beats fits the lyricists to a 'T'. DJ Honda hails in comparison to this badboy. Standout tracks: "Decisions, Decisions"--Goodie Mob, "Third World"--RZA & GZA, "Puppet Master"--Dre & the guy who's poppin' Carmen Electra (B-Real FYI), "Battle of 2001"--'The Hill', and "It Could Happen to You"--Mobb Deep. |
4.0 |
Blahzay Blahzay Blah, Blah, Blah |
(I just picked this shit up used, so don't think I haven't updated this page in a while.)"Blah, blah, blah..." does describe it well. I expected more after hearing "Danger", their dope first single, and "Pain I Feel." This album is still worthy of a listen. Would I buy it new? No. Am I glad I bought it used? Yes (since I can get my cash back if I want to). Good production from P.F. Cuttin' and good lyrics from Outloud. I still have to give it a few more listens, but this is my initial reaction to it. Standout tracks: "Pain I Feel", "Danger", and "Jackpot." |
3.0 |
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