Asian Takeaways - Various Artists

Advantages: Various songs, hottest cuts, kool classics
Disadvantages: a few songs bit iffy

...Essential Asian Flavas Vol.2 - Various Artists Following the success and major hit records of Essential Asian Flavas Vol.1 - Various Artists, the 2nd volume launched in May 2003 by outcaste records. It comprises of a mixture of various Asian artists from the likes of Jogi, Jay Sean and Bhangra Knights. This album is bigger and better then the first with fresh new hits, fresh grooves and desi beats that will have you swinging your hips in no time.. !!! It features a wide selection of tracks including brand new street tunes from Rishi Rich & Juggy D with Dance With You, and influential classics from the last few years Shazia Manzur with Aaja Sohneya, a pure classic!! The track listings are as follows:- Tracklisting: 1) Dum Dum Project feat the1shanti 'Punjabi 5-0' 2) Punjabi MC 'Jogi' 3) Rishi Rich feat. Jay Sean & Juggy D... Read review

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Advantages: Expertedly produced, features diverse world music styles, wonderfully addictive
Disadvantages: Too short

...of traditional sounds of various countries. In 'Politik Society', African beats support Latin banjo's and trumpets. Similarly, the opening track 'Absence Heard Presence Felt' features Asian strings, as well as heavy hip-hop inspired bass. He incorporates the voices of rap artist Ohmega Watts, as well as the lead vocalist from acclaimed urban jazz band "The Rebirth", Noelle Scaggs. As with "The 5th Exotic", Holland is evidently describing his varied travels, delivering it with an extremely cool and addictive musical experience. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- ...THE TRACKS... 'Absence Heard Presence Felt' The opening track has a distinct Asian feel, beginning with delicate Chinese strings, which sound as if they are radiating from old, dusty speakers. It is soon interrupted with some abrubt soulful... Read review

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Advantages: Gives you a feeling of major issues surrounding us today
Disadvantages: has some explicit lyrics

...What a wicked song 'STAN' Eminem he has writtern such a good song about a fan who is obsessed with him and eventually dies due to his obsessiveness. Many rap songs contain explicit lyrics which do offend people of all ages, genders and race. However many of theses songs have a good moral, it maybe difficult to understand at times as some artists rap so fast you think....'what' but if you listen carefully a whole new dimension arises you can relate to it, well I know I can being an Asian I understand the concept of racism and violence, it is this which is expressed in many of the songs we hear today. If you have never listened to rap give it ago, listen to the lyrics it will make you feel that something needs to be done about the problems we face in todays world.... Read review

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