Channel U Presents Underground Vol.2 (+DVD) - Various Artists

Advantages: Better selection of bands
Disadvantages: Still a few oddities

...Well priced and with more effort... will this album finally tip the scales of power away from George W. Bush...only time will tell! The Review Finally sounding more like a properly collated punk album, the Rock Against Bush compilation series returns with its second instalment. More refined and two tracks longer than before, 'Rock Against Bush Vol.2' is better value and may well have even greater impact than its predecessor which made number 54 on the American Billboard chart. Once again the majority of the tracks are unreleased or rare, making the album essential listening to fans of any one of the bands included this time round. 3 live tracks, oddly positioned in the middle rather than at the end of the CD, compliment a good range of artists, styles and messages intended once again to increase awareness of the website... Read review

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Advantages: A decade of some monster hits
Disadvantages: Some really poor tunes

...in full energy in good old Brooklyn, New York. Raised in the church and still attending is where Ms. Tucker found her love for singing, as well as having a little help from her entertainer Father Jayotis Washington of the well-known group The Persuasions. As a dancer, Ms. Tucker has choreographed and danced for various dance artist such as C&C, Soul System, Jay Williams, Dee-Lite and that's just to name a few. Ms. Tucker also had the pleasure of choreographing the First Club Music Award Show and is presently choreographer for The Underground Network Dancers. As a vocalist, she has recorded and had the pleasure of doing background vocals from Dee-Lite to George Clinton. She has had many underground tunes such as "Set It Off", "Black Deliah Dee", "Open Your Heart", and was featured on "Unity". This tune was some of her earlier work and I feel... Read review

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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... Read review

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