Bass Head (The Ultimate DJ Magic Mike Collection) - DJ Magic Mike

Advantages: Mixture of genres
Disadvantages: aged content

...favorites in my collection. Also featuring a cameo appearance by UK Apachi to introduce Original Nuttah (Shy FX ft UK Apachi), this album really does deliver some of the greates tracks of the four genres it covers. In the Hip-hop section we have the likes of: Ice Cube - You Can Do It Khia - My Neck, My Back (lick it) **explicit** Punjabi MC - Mundian To Bach Ke Snoop Dogg - What's My Name Tupac & Dre - California Love Drum' n'Bass tracks include: Shy FX ft UK Apachi - Original Nuttah Q Project - Champion Sound Ganja Kru - Super Sharp Shooter Ray Keith - Chopper One of the Drum'n'Bass tracks actually features the voice of Mike Reid, also known as Frank Butcher Garage Dizzee Rascal - I Love You So Solid - Sentimental Things DJ Zinc - 138 Trek House Zombie Nation - Kernkraft Darude - Sandstorm Operation Blade (from the film) All in all... Read review

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Advantages: All the hits
Disadvantages: Couple of weak tracks

...The Album This is an unofficial compilation of some of the best tracks from DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince during the best years of their Hip Hip music career. It has on all of the most memorable tunes that Jazzy Jeff produced on Will Smith rapped on from 1987, when they debuted, to 1993, when "Code Red" was released. That was the last LP they released with new content to it. The Artists DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince (Will Smith), are a Hip Hop duo from Philadelphia. The pair are known to be the complete opposite of what Hip Hop is known for today (money, cars and beef), so they are more likely to be enjoyed by a broader range of music-listeners. They do still appeal to Hip Hop heads, because Jazzy Jeff's style of production and turntablism encorporates aspects of roots Hip Hop, bringing back the good old days... Read review

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Advantages: brill album
Disadvantages: none

...This is the rare case where the hype lives up to the reality. Hybrid Theory’s 12 tracks fulfill the prophecy. Linkin Park has exploded into the forefront of the music world for good reason; the music is there! Taking one part Deftones, one part Godsmack and another part Nine Inch Nails, Linkin Park creates a modern day hard rock, rapcore/hip-hop, and industrial hybrid much in the vain of Finger Eleven. They take the best parts of each of these genres and create an explosive mix of music that leaves the listener craving more. Hybrid Theory is a textbook example of great production. Don Gilmore’s magic hand blended the guitars, rhythm section and vocals perfectly, showcasing each without sacrificing the overall solidarity of the band. Dueling vocalist Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda are this band’s secret... Read review

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