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R.I.P. Adam

Advantages: Original
Disadvantages: Inconsistent

"Death of Adam" is the debut album from the producer-turned-rapper, 88-Keys. As a result, this New York rapper does alll the production, alongside another who fits this description, Kany West. In the past the two have worked together, and a collabortion between the two, featured on this album, is what attracted me to his work. This is a concept album and 88-Keys himself stated that this is how it works: "The entire album is about the power of the ...
...of my man Adam who passed away and basically how he died. It all started off with him catching a boner one morning, morning wood, and his life starts to spin out of control from there." 1. "Morning Wood" To get things going, you have a pretty poor start where Keys sings the opener about how good your day will be if you girl "...take[s] care of the 'Morning Wood'". I was far from impressed by the lyrics, and it was a distasteful starter. **Two Stars** ...

XICripZ 15.12.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Death Of Adam, The - 88 Keys

Oooohhh. They Went There

Advantages: A few big tunes
Disadvantages: Rapid progression

“Live And Let Die” dropped in 1992 and came as the third and final album to feature the duo of Kool G Rap & DJ Polo (after which DJ Polo’s lack of participation led to little activity afterwards, whereas, of course, Kool G Rap was able to continue to grow as one of the most significant lyrists in Hip Hop as a solo artist). 1. “Intro” 2. “On The Run” They dive right into things here and perform in a style that really reflects the way that things were ...
...a clear advancement of what came on their 1990 album. It has Kool G Rap setting up a nice story that reflects the Mafioso Rap (a style that he was amongst few to popularise). However, I thought that it didn’t really make for all that good listening, especially where the weak, dark beats were concerned. **Two Stars** 3. “Live & Let Die” Here they move into the titular track to the album and it is one that finds them continuing the story as G Rap gets ...

XICripZ 06.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Live And Let Die [PA] - Kool G Rap & Polo

AZ a real Gangsta

Advantages: Az is back dont miss out
Disadvantages: Some weak productions

AZ's The Format is a fluent and complex opus from a largely underrated MC whose undeniable lyrical talent and classic perspective are often overlooked. One of New York's premier rhymesmiths since the days of Illmatic, AZ's albums are each gems in a murky sea of chaos, and The Format is no different. AZ begins with the strong "I Am The Truth," featuring a ceaseless torrent of lyrical bravado over a Fizzy Womack horn sample. Deftly swimming through ...
...introductory track into the equally flamboyant "Sit 'Em Back," featuring the veteran MOP on what is a prime example of AZ's versatility, as he meshes perfectly with his partners in rhyme. The I-am-the-greatest vibe continues with the third track, "Get High," which showcases AZ's material wealth and manages to pull itself out of the rut of bling rap with its deft lines. AZ's next offering, "Make Me," features an exceptional Fresh, and while it isn't ...

jamiedahustla 31.03.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Format, The - AZ

One Of The Best Albums Ever By Usher

Advantages: This Album Is Worth Buying/ Better Than The Rest
Disadvantages: None

...songs on this album is Here I Stand. Well, on this album I have many favorite songs. The lyrics are fantastic. Usher's album is a must get. Most of the songs on the album is about relationships/ love. Usher has grown to be one of the best male R&B entertainers alive. 1. Intro 2. Love In This Club featuring Young Jeezy 3. This Ain't Sex 4. Trading Places 5. Moving Mountains 6. What's Your Name featuring will.i.am 7. Prayer For You Interlude 8. Something ...
...featuring Jay Z 11. Before I Met You 12. His Mistakes 13. Appetite 14. What's A Man To Do 15. Lifetime 16. Love In This Club Part II featuring Beyoncé & Lil Wayne 17. Here I Stand ...

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Can't Nobody Do X-Mas Like...

Advantages: Lots of big tunes
Disadvantages: One weak track

...5 Christmas Album” is as the title indicates a Christmas-themed release from the Indiana Pop, Soul and Disco group The Jackson 5. Released in 1970, it was their fourth overall album (in spite of making their Motown debut the year before) and finds that Jermaine, Michael, Tito, Marlon and Jackie come together to bring a record that has them both covering classics and bringing new, original songs too. 1.“Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” The ...
...have a soothing tune from the act as they bring forward something that al are bound to find familiar and one that enables them to bring forward the Soul end of their music to show just how they are able to transform a tune that all know by giving it a spin that suits the direction of their music and what they had brought with the two other album from 1970. **Four Stars** 2.“Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” As things move on we are brought to a track ...

XICripZ 23.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of The Jackson 5 Christmas Album - Jackson 5