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![The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory [CD] [PA]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4174/4174752_sa.jpg)
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5
Another CLASSIC from Pac
on September 29, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
This album is EXCELLENT and MYSTERIOUS at the same time, as it was speculated that Pac uttered the words "Suge shot me" at the beginning of this album. This album was also going to be the transformation of Pac's alter-ego, Makaveli, inspired the legendary figure of the same name. Makaveli Records, if you didn't know, was truly in the works around this time, with the first acts slated to be The Outlawz, but Pac's untimely death prevented that from happening. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: Although there's no filler on this album, the stand out cuts are Bomb First(a dis to New York MCs, namely Nas, Jay-Z, Mobb Deep, and Biggie), Hail Mary, To Live and Die In L.A., Blasphemy, Daddy, Me and my Girlfriend, and Against All Odds(where he disses Nas and Prodigy).
Album Highlights: Although there's no filler on this album, the stand out cuts are Bomb First(a dis to New York MCs, namely Nas, Jay-Z, Mobb Deep, and Biggie), Hail Mary, To Live and Die In L.A., Blasphemy, Daddy, Me and my Girlfriend, and Against All Odds(where he disses Nas and Prodigy).
Production: Thumbs in the middle, leaning towards up.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up.
Originality: Thumbs Up.
The Last Word: This is a GREAT album from 2-Pac. While certainly NOT better than Me Against The World, but SLIGHTLY better than All Eyez On Me, this is Pac in his true unpredictable form. He delivered the goods on this album, and it'll certainly stand the test of time. Strongly recommended.
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![Me Against the World [CD] [PA]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2409/2409593_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Pac's GREATEST album EVER!!!
on September 29, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
1995 was a landmark in hip hop, and this album is one of the reasons why. 2-Pac might have been behind bars, but Me Against The World would go on to be not only his GREATEST artistic achievement, but one of the most influential albums of 1995. Pac gave his all on this album, and it shows in EVERY song. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: The entire album.
Production: Thumbs up.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up.
Originality: Thumbs up. Who else in hip hop could come like Pac did?
The Last Word: EXCELLENT album, his absolute best. No other album in Pac's catalog can top this. This is the TRUE 2-Pac in his prime, and I STRONGLY RECOMMEND this album any true hip hop, especially the die hard Pac fans. You won't be disappointed.
Album Highlights: The entire album.
Production: Thumbs up.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up.
Originality: Thumbs up. Who else in hip hop could come like Pac did?
The Last Word: EXCELLENT album, his absolute best. No other album in Pac's catalog can top this. This is the TRUE 2-Pac in his prime, and I STRONGLY RECOMMEND this album any true hip hop, especially the die hard Pac fans. You won't be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![One for All [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/0610/0610583_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Brand Nubian deliver the goods!!!!
on September 29, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
Brand Nubian should have been given their props(record sales wise) for this CLASSIC album. In 1990, hip hop was MUCH different than it is today, and this album is one of the reasons why. Showing much consistency is topics from social and political awareness to relationships, Brand Nubian's debut album, One For All, is a testament in the history of hip hop music. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: The ENTIRE album, there's NO filler here.
Album Highlights: The ENTIRE album, there's NO filler here.
Production: Thumbs Up.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up.
Originality: Thumbs up.
The Last Word: This album is ABSOLUTELY brilliant. Brand Nubian exhibited a certain strength on this album, which is why it's still catchy today. If artists can release albums like this today, hip hop would be so much better. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND this album. Buy this today.
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![People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/0430/0430297_sa.jpg)
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5
The first in a series of three straight classics
on September 29, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
A Tribe Called Quest is one of the greatest groups ever in hip hop, and if you own any of their albums, you know why. This debut album is so great to listen to. At first, I wasn't impressed by it. But after the second listen, I realized that it IS a classic. It was released in 1990 along with other gems that year, and ATCQ certainly made their mark. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: Although there's no filler, the highlights are Luck of Luciei, Can I Kick It, I Left my wallet in El Segundo,and Bonita Applebum.
Album Highlights: Although there's no filler, the highlights are Luck of Luciei, Can I Kick It, I Left my wallet in El Segundo,and Bonita Applebum.
Production: Thumbs up.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up.
Originality: Thumbs up.
The Last Word: This is a great album, and you should own this it you currently don't have it. ATCQ only got BETTER as the years went by, and this album was a tremendous start in that direction. Strongly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Low End Theory [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/0452/0452904_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Check the Tribe!!!!!
on September 29, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
1991 was a GREAT year in hip hop. I was glad to see Organized Konfusion, Public Enemy, Ice Cube, Main Source, and others drop GEMS. Also, A Tribe Called Quest with their second album. This album is one of the greatest EVER, and it's production(and lyrics as well) is what pushed it over the top. If you didn't feel the impact on their first album, you DEFINITELY felt it on this album. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: NO filler, but the HIGHLIGHTS are Check the rhyme, Buggin out, Butter, Show Business(w/Brand Nubian & Diamond D), Jazz, and Scenario(w/Leaders Of The New School).
Album Highlights: NO filler, but the HIGHLIGHTS are Check the rhyme, Buggin out, Butter, Show Business(w/Brand Nubian & Diamond D), Jazz, and Scenario(w/Leaders Of The New School).
Production: Thumbs up, Ali Shaheed's BEST production ever.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up.
Originality: Thumbs up.
The Last Word: The GREATEST album from the ATCQ catalog. Most artists' second album usually cannot touch their first, but the Tribe did it, and they did it in style and grace. A STRONG RECOMMENDATION for this album if you don't own it. Don't be left out on owning one AWESOME album.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Midnight Marauders [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1718/1718537_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
An Award Tour with the Tribe!!!
on September 29, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
How many artists can say they released THREE STRAIGHT CLASSIC album? Not too many. But A Tribe Called Quest(and Public Enemy just to name one more)certainly did. I've said many times that 1993 was a tremendous year for hip hop, and this album is one of the reasons why. Midnight Marauders is CLASSIC, up there with their first two albums. They only got BETTER as the years went on, and they delivered their third straight classic. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: NO filler here, but the highlights are Steve Biko(Stir it up), Award Tour, Clap Your Hands, Electric Relaxation, and Oh My God.
Album Highlights: NO filler here, but the highlights are Steve Biko(Stir it up), Award Tour, Clap Your Hands, Electric Relaxation, and Oh My God.
Production: Thumbs up.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up.
Originality: Thumbs up.
The Last Word: What a GREAT album this is. With no filler(just like the first two albums), nice beats and lyrics throughout, this is a certified classic. Another STRONG recommendation for you to purchase this album if you have not done so. This IS the Tribe at their best. It's a shame that they disbanded in 98.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Straight Outta Compton [Bonus Tracks] [CD] [PA]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4871/4871357_sa.jpg)
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5
You don't get any more GANGSTA than this!!
on September 29, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
N.W.A. made their mark in hip hop, perhaps like NO OTHER group on the West Coast has or ever will again. This album is one of the greatest albums of all time, just for the sheer historical value surrounding it(they received letters from the F.B.I., they said things on this record that NO ONE thought of saying at the time, etc).Dr.Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, MC Ren, and DJ Yella were THE crew in the west. This AWESOME album showed their collective strength as a forced to be reckoned with. There will NEVER be another group this tough again. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: Straight Outta Compton, F**k Tha Police, Gangsta,Gangsta, Dopeman(Remix), 8Ball, Quiet On Tha Set, and Parental Discretion Iz Advised.
Album Highlights: Straight Outta Compton, F**k Tha Police, Gangsta,Gangsta, Dopeman(Remix), 8Ball, Quiet On Tha Set, and Parental Discretion Iz Advised.
Production: Thumbs up, the first of many Dr.Dre gems.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up, largely on the strength of Ice Cube.
Originality: Thumbs up, no one else was coming like this in 1988, from the east OR west.
The Last Word: What a BLOCKBUSTER album this is. The intensity shown on this record will NEVER be matched again, by ANYONE. N.W.A. defied the odds and released one TREMENDOUS album that'll stand the test of time. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![No One Can Do It Better [CD] [PA]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/0539/0539411_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Another bright spot for the West Coast!!
on September 29, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
The D.O.C. was a great talent in his prime, until an unfortunate car accident forver altered his once commanding voice. After the release of the phenomenal Straight Outta Compton album from N.W.A., The D.O.C. hooked up with Dre again to produce this classic. DOC was at his true form on this album, choosing to focus on rocking rough rhymes instead the gangsta attitude that N.W.A. displayed. And what resulted was one fine hip hop album. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: It's Funky Enough, Whirlwind Pyramind, The Formula, The Grand Finale(w/N.W.A.), The D.O.C. and The Doctor, and Lend Me An Ear.
Album Highlights: It's Funky Enough, Whirlwind Pyramind, The Formula, The Grand Finale(w/N.W.A.), The D.O.C. and The Doctor, and Lend Me An Ear.
Production: Thumbs up, more classic production by Dr.Dre.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up.
Originality: Thumbs Up.
The Last Word: The D.O.C. reigned supreme with this release. Although challenged by Ice Cube, The D.O.C., around the time in 89 when this was released, was a force to reckoned with, ALMOST ahead of his time in a way. Overall, the album is tremendous in every sense of the word, as it truly defines the West coast sound in all of its glory. Strongly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Chronic [CD] [PA]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4174/4174681_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
POWERFUL
on September 29, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
Did Dr.Dre set hip hop on fire with this album or what?!!! In 1993, hip hop heads weren't prepared for this one, as Death Row came through and literally dominated the hip hop scene. The Chronic is a gritty MASTERPIECE, one of the greatest albums to EVER be released. This album also has the reputation of being POSSIBLY the best produced album that Dre has been responsible for. It put Snoop Dogg on the map, and the world hasn't been the same since. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: The ENTIRE album, no filler on this one.
Album Highlights: The ENTIRE album, no filler on this one.
Production: Thumbs WAY up, Dre at his supreme best.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up.
Originality: Thumbs up.
The Last Word: This album is SO AWESOME,from start to finish. Everything you could possibly want out of a gangsta album, THIS IS IT. There will NEVER AGAIN be an album this powerful in hip hop, especially in today's hip hop. Dr.Dre himself would have to word TRIPLE overtime to produce another CLASSIC like this. Overall, one of the STRONGEST recommendations EVER.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Doggystyle [CD] [PA]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4174/4174707_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Snoop in his prime!!!!!
on September 29, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
Snoop Dogg reigned supreme in 93 with this CLASSIC. Snoop was perhaps one of the coolest rappers to emerge from the west during this time, and when he dropped this album, he took the east AND the west by storm. And what resulted was his ABSOLUTE BEST album to this very day. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: The ENTIRE album, EVERY song here literally is a classic.
Album Highlights: The ENTIRE album, EVERY song here literally is a classic.
Production: Thumbs up, laced with the supreme skills of Dr.Dre.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up, Snoop doesn't rhyme like this today.
Originality: Thumbs up.
The Last Word: It's a shame that we don't have THIS Snoop today. But in 93, he was on top of the world, on top of his game, and TRULY in his prime. He didn't peak until he went to the corny No Limit Records in an attempt to resurrect his career. But with Doggystyle, he forged an unforgettable classic, up there with the likes of Dre's The Chronic. Another STRONG recommendation for this album. You won't regret buying this album.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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