Infernal's "Self Control", they've got the extended version here instead of the radio edit so we get to hear that little bit more! Again, there is a mixture on here from hardcore to pop and rap to techno. 4/5
CD Three:
Good ol' Lady GaGa, The Saturdays & the Bodyrockers are the stars of this CD. Unless you buy these type of CD's, you probably won't recognise the other artists. I particulary like DJ Gollum's (who?) mix of t.A.T.u's "All The Things She Said". I'm on a bit of a t.A.T.u craze at the moment. Bassfreakerz 's "Cry For You" cover isn't too bad either. This CD seems to be a lot calmer than the previous two, maybe that's why its number three? 4/5
So all in all it's a fantastic CD. We have the songs on there we wish we'd never heard of, but most of it is of a high standard. I really enjoy listening to this and I'm looking forward ...
Advantages: Songs, mix/range of artists Disadvantages: None
a party. The songs are amazing. You have LMC vs U2 with "Take Me To The Clouds Above". I don't know how to define this song, it's not overdone with synthesizers and effects. You have Ultrabeat's uplifting track "Feelin' Fine", Motorcycle's "As The Rush Comes"(quite a moody and dark tune), Lasgo's "Surrender", Kelly Llorenna's powerful vocals on "This Time I Know It's For Real", Northern Heightz's dancefloor hit "Look At Us", Despina Vandi's sensational and rhythmic "Gia", Tiësto's "Traffic" and Tube & Berger and Chrissie Hynde's collaboration on "Straight Ahead". I believe they've got the right mix of artists on here, providing a variety of styles within the "dance" genre. As always, there are some naff tracks on here from one hit wonders or people you've never heard of, but the balance of these and all the artists & songs listed above makes up ...
Advantages: Jaw-Dropping Lyricism, Awesome Subject Matter, Outstanding Production Disadvantages: TOO Many Skits, some weaker production
One of the greatest emcees in the history of hip-hop, in this reviewer's humble opinion is The Genius a.k.a. Gza, from the Wu-Tang Clan. His lyrics are complex, well-written, thoughtful, intelligent, and not to mention, loaded with metaphors and similes. His debut album, which predates the Wu-Tang Clan debut, is 1991's Words from the Genius. Though on-point lyricall, this album suffered due to poor sales and the fact that it is extremely rare, and underrated. Gza didn't strike gold until his sophomore LP, Liquid Swords hit stores in 1995. Backed by step-brother Rza and his unique and fabulous production methods, this is considered to be one of the greatest albums in Hip-Hop history. It was only a matter of time before the Genius would return with a third album, and he does with Beneath the Surface, in 1999...
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