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- First reviewAugust 30, 2007
- Last reviewSeptember 29, 2007
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![The Score [CD] [PA]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2712/2712997_sa.jpg)
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5
They SCORED with this album!
on September 29, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
In 1996, hip hop was a different place, although a few years from becoming the wack music it is now. Pac and Biggie were still alive, Jay-Z was getting started, Nas reigned supreme, and you had the Fugees, a group who were SO momumental together that their presence was always something to behold. This album, their second, is BRILLIANT. They released hit songs in 96 from this album, and they did what most other artists CAN'T do: they TOPPED their first album, and they did it with supreme excellence. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: Too many to mention here, but there is NO filler.
Production: Thumbs up, Wyclef earned his bones with the beats, and so did Pras, Lauryn, and Diamond D.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs Up.
Originality: Thumbs up.
The Last Word: In today's hip hop, we could certainly use a group like The Fugees. But, I'm afraid it won't happen again, but you never know!!! But with this album, The Fugees collectively were on top of their game, as they really brought out the best in each other. Classic album??? Definitely. Another strong recommendation for this album. You will enjoy this.
Album Highlights: Too many to mention here, but there is NO filler.
Production: Thumbs up, Wyclef earned his bones with the beats, and so did Pras, Lauryn, and Diamond D.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs Up.
Originality: Thumbs up.
The Last Word: In today's hip hop, we could certainly use a group like The Fugees. But, I'm afraid it won't happen again, but you never know!!! But with this album, The Fugees collectively were on top of their game, as they really brought out the best in each other. Classic album??? Definitely. Another strong recommendation for this album. You will enjoy this.
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![By All Means Necessary [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/0570/0570457_sa.jpg)
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5
KRS DELIVERS the second time around!!
on September 29, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
Krs-One is another one of those MCs, on a SHORT list of them, whose second album COMPLETELY took the first. By All Means Necessary was EXCELLENT, as he, just like Public Enemy did in 88, brought a conscious and more political state of awareness to hip hop. This album represents Krs in his true form, and it shows on EVERY song. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: EVERY song is worth a listen.
Album Highlights: EVERY song is worth a listen.
Production: Thumbs up.
Lyrics and Subject Mattere: Thumbs up. Other than Public Enemy, who else was coming this political in 88?
Originality: Thumbs up.
The Last Word: This was a great moment for hip hop music. Krs-One came back in 88 for this second album and he didn't disappoint. If hip hop was still like this today, it would be so much better. One can only hope. Overall, I strongly recommend this album to any fan of hip hop, if you're into politically charged hip hop.
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Customer Rating
5
Hip hop's FIRST CLASSIC album
on September 27, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
I can go ON and ON about what Run-DMC has meant to hip hop AND music in general. If it wasn't for them, hip hop would probably not be enjoying the fruits of its labor at this moment. Run-DMC emerged and changed hip hop forever, and it all started with this album, the first of many hits from this legendary trio. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: Hard Times, Sucker MCs, Rock Box, and It's Like That.
Album Highlights: Hard Times, Sucker MCs, Rock Box, and It's Like That.
Production: Thumbs up, old school at its very best.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up, they were truly one of a kind.
Originality: Thumbs up, not too many people were coming like Run-DMC.
The Last Word: What a powerful beginning for perhaps the greatest trio in hip hop history. Run-DMC set tremendous trends with this debut, and you can tell that they were having the time of their lives with this album. A STRONG RECOMMENDATION for this album.
R.I.P. Jam Master Jay
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Customer Rating
5
PHENOMENAL!!!!
on September 27, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
Run-DMC did it again with the release of their third album. If their first two albums didn't put them on the map, then this one CERTAINLY did. It set all kinds of historical precedence for hip hop(and music in general), the likes of which will NEVER be matched again. Run, DMC, and Jam Master Jay returned with gusto with this album, proving to everyone that their success was no fluke, and it WASN'T. Here's the review:
Album Highlights; Peter Piper, Walk This Way, Dumb Girl, It's Tricky, and My Adidas.
Production: Thumbs up.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up.
Originality: Thumbs up.
The Last Word: Another landmark in hip hop. Run-DMC forever made their mark in the world of music with this AWESOME album. If you don't own this album now, you're truly missing out on something classic and special. Strongly recommended.
Album Highlights; Peter Piper, Walk This Way, Dumb Girl, It's Tricky, and My Adidas.
Production: Thumbs up.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up.
Originality: Thumbs up.
The Last Word: Another landmark in hip hop. Run-DMC forever made their mark in the world of music with this AWESOME album. If you don't own this album now, you're truly missing out on something classic and special. Strongly recommended.
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5
Smif N Wessun SHINES with this album
on September 27, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
What a year 1994 was. The release of CLASSIC material that year was relevant, and this album by Smif N Wessun is relevant too, for all the right reasons. Just like Black Moon before them, this album represents not only Smif N Wessun, but the entire Boot Camp Clik in their primes. Tek and Steele come off smoothly on every track, and the production by The Beatminerz in something amazing. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: Every song here KNOCKS!! Absolutely NO filler on this one.
Album Highlights: Every song here KNOCKS!! Absolutely NO filler on this one.
Production: Thumbs up, some of The Beatminerz' best work.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up.
Originality: Thumbs up.
The Last Word: This is one AWESOME album, from start to finish. It didn't set me on fire when I first heard it, but after a couple of listens, it grew on me just like Black Moon's first album did. This album, out of many, represents the resurgence of the East Coast sound in hip hop, after hip hop was dominated by the West Coast for a period. Overall, I strongly recommend this album to anyone who wants to purchase this.
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Customer Rating
5
The beginning of the BCC!!
on September 27, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
Black Moon may have had an underground sound, but they truly emerged at a time when the hip hop world was literally being dominated by the West Coast sound. In 1993, they released Enta Da Stage, an album that STILL knocks til this very day. They might not have made sn impact in record sales, but this album represents the Black Moon click at their very BEST, completely in their primes. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: Although there's NO filler, and every song on this album is a banger, check out these gems: N*** Talk ***t, Who Got Da Props, Son Get Wrec, Black Smif N Wessun, Buck Em Down, Make Munne, S**t Iz Real, I Got Cha Opin, Enta Da Stage, How Many MCs, and U Da Man.
Album Highlights: Although there's NO filler, and every song on this album is a banger, check out these gems: N*** Talk ***t, Who Got Da Props, Son Get Wrec, Black Smif N Wessun, Buck Em Down, Make Munne, S**t Iz Real, I Got Cha Opin, Enta Da Stage, How Many MCs, and U Da Man.
Production: Thumbs up, the very first classic material from the Beatminerz.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up.
Originality: Thumbs up.
The Last Word: Some may say that Black Moon were ahead of their time. I don't know about that, but in 93, that had the underground sound that most still embrace today. This debut is one CLASSIC, featuring some of Buckshot's greatest material. It couldn't have dropped at a better time. Overall, I STRONGLY recommend this album.
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Customer Rating
5
The BLUEPRINT for STORYTELLING
on September 27, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
NO ONE who listens to any form of hip hop can deny Slick Rick's strength when it comes to storytelling. It wouldn't be a form of any type if The Ruler didn't set the stage for it all. With the release of his debut album in 88, he did it with SUPREME finesse, like no other BEFORE him and certainly AFTER him(maybe with Nas, Jay-Z, Kool G.Rap, and others). This album truly defines what storytelling in hip hop is supposed to be like. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: EVERY song on this album is BRILLIANT, nuff said.
Album Highlights: EVERY song on this album is BRILLIANT, nuff said.
Production: Thumbs up, most people to this day don't have any clue that some of the beats on this album was handled by Public Enemy's own Bomb Squad.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs way, way up. Like I said, Slick Rick set the blueprint for storytelling in hip hop.
Originality: Thumbs up, no one, other that Kool G. Rap, was coming with such profound storytelling in hip hop in 88.
The Last Word: ANOTHER landmark moment in hip hop. It was pregnant with landmark moments in 88. This is album is EXCELLENT in every sense of word, and you owe it to yourself to own this album. A STRONG RECOMMENDATION from me. If you like hip hop in ALL of its true glory and form, this album is for you.
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5
Only the beginning of the LEGEND known as LL
on September 27, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
LL Cool J is one of the all-time greats in hip hop, bar none. If you've been a fan of hip hop for a while like me, then you know the kind of precedent he set. This debut made LL a bonafide star, and it's indeed a classic, one of his best recordings. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: Even though EVERY song stands out on this album, the true highlights of this album are I Can't Live Without My Radio, Dear Yvette, and Rock The Bells.
Production: Thumbs up.
Lyrics and Subject Middle: Thumbs in the middle, leaning slightly towards up.
Originality: Thumbs up.
The Last Word: The first classic gem from the man know as LL. He showed true talent and charisma on this album, and remained a dominant force in the industry over the next several years. Overall, I recommend this album.
Album Highlights: Even though EVERY song stands out on this album, the true highlights of this album are I Can't Live Without My Radio, Dear Yvette, and Rock The Bells.
Production: Thumbs up.
Lyrics and Subject Middle: Thumbs in the middle, leaning slightly towards up.
Originality: Thumbs up.
The Last Word: The first classic gem from the man know as LL. He showed true talent and charisma on this album, and remained a dominant force in the industry over the next several years. Overall, I recommend this album.
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Customer Rating
5
Scarface FIXED up a CLASSIC
on September 27, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
2002 was starting to become a "dead zone" as far as hip hop is concerned. But the almighty Scarface, coming off of the "near classic" The Last of a Dying Breed album, returned to bless us with The Fix, an album that I like to describe as being "conceptually beautiful." Not only is this album one of his best, it was possibly the best album of 2002, although CHALLENGED by Nas' God Son album. Just like his other 5 star classic The Diary, this album is another album where Face is truly in his prime, still 10 years in the game and he hasn't peaked yet. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: Once again, Scarface delivers an album with absolutely NO filler. Even though I don't like WC, the song featuring him is TIGHT.
Album Highlights: Once again, Scarface delivers an album with absolutely NO filler. Even though I don't like WC, the song featuring him is TIGHT.
Production: Thumbs up. He hooked up with Kanye West and The Neptunes for this one. You'd think that with their different styles that they wouldn't suit the nature of Scarface. But they do, and they do with STYLE.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs way way up. Listen to the songs with Faith Evans and Kelly Price, and you'll see what I mean.
Originality: Thumbs way up. NO ONE was coming like this in 2002.
The Last Word: One CLASSIC album from Scarface. He came back and did it again with this release, and he managed to release this at a time when hip hop was starting to get weak. If other artists can release albums as excellent as this, hip hop would be better. But as for now, this album stands as a true testament to Scarface's prowess as an artist. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
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Customer Rating
5
ABSOULETY CLASSIC!!!!
on September 27, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
1990 was a TREMENDOUS year for hip hop music, as I've said many times before. Kool G. Rap, fresh off of his tight debut album, Road To The Riches, returned to the scene with his second album, Wanted Dead Or Alive. This album features G.Rap at his absolute best, telling stories, kicking street knowledge, talking to the ladies, battling, you name it, it's all here and then some. Most fans might not remember this album, but I DO, and it's certainly one of his best. You don't hear records like this no more. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: The ENTIRE album, with NO filler.
Album Highlights: The ENTIRE album, with NO filler.
Production: Thumbs up. He did a couple of songs himself, with other tracks produced by Marley Marl, Large Professor, and Eric B.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs way way up. Peep the gems "Streets of New York", "Wanted Dead Or Alive", "Death Wish", "Kool Is Back", and "Play It Again Polo." Battling and storytelling at it's best.
Originality: Thumbs up.
The Last Word: Kool G.Rap did what not too many other MCs can say they did: his second album succeeded in taking the first. This album not only TOOK the first album, but it BLEW IT AWAY and never looked back. Overall, G.Rap was in prime with this album, as it shows in EVERY song. This album may be his best, although it's STRONGLY CHALLENGED by his third album, Live And Let Die. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Don't sleep on this one.
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