Adam: La Jolie Fille de Gand

Advantages: for fans
Disadvantages: none

...i'd say this is a super album by DMX ( i am a dmx fan . . . ) . i heard this album whas dedicated to his dog, this album is super cool i baught it 4 months ago and it's super cool it has to be baught lol, DMX fans gent your hand in your poket and buy this CD it's worth it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (pardon the english) go to your music store and " get it on the floor" ; ) . . . . . . . . . .... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average not helpful

Advantages: Brillant production, great beats and big name collaborations
Disadvantages: Lacks the timeless originally of "Colours"

...The follow up to the drum and bass classic "Colours", "Kaos" is British DJ and producer Adam F's foray into the world of hip hop. The album includes collaborations with some of the biggest names in the US scene including Redman, LL Cool J, De La Soul and Pharoah Monch. Opener "Smash Sumthin' " (featuring the aforementioned Redman) is a pounding track which got heavy rotation in the clubs and sets the tone for first half of the album. The second half is more diverse. "Dirty Harry's Revenge" is a reggae / hip hop cross over, featuring the vocals of Beenie Man. "Time 4 De Truth" is more leftfield and has great lyrical performance by Dave and Pos from De La Soul. The next track "Karma" with Guru and Carl Thomas is a polished slice of R'n'B., and the finale with Pharoah Monch is dark and brooding. Throughout, Adam F's D'n'B background... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Every track is amazing
Disadvantages: It has to end!

...This is the CD that started it all off for Mariza. It has gone on to being one of the most sold world music titles in the UK of the last 10 years. She appeared on Jules Holland to fill in a gap after Bjork pulled out due to sickness- and i'm glad Bjork was sick that day. A bright star was born. Right from the outstart of this CD, it is excellent. There are no fillers and even though it is sung in Portuguese, you can feel the emotion of every song. From the upbeat 'Oica la Senhor Vinho' to the very emotional 'O gente da minha terra' the talent is shown in abundance. If you like dicovering new talents, then this is the CD for you.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful