Savin Hill - Street Dogs

Advantages: Ex-Factor, Guest appearences
Disadvantages: None in my view

...you through. Track 9 - I Used to Love Him sees Lauryn collaborate with Mary J Blige. Remember Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson singing 'I Know Him So Well'? Well, think of this song as the street cred version of that! Blige and Hill work well together producing an effective funky version of the often used two women moaning about a bloke song template. Track 10 - Forgive them Father, a mildly reggae influenced song that has aspects of the Marley legacy who has inspired Lauryn Hill so much. Track 11 - Every Ghetto, Every City, one of my favourite songs on the album. For anyone who enjoys going down the nostalgia road, in my case that's watching the I Remember the 1970s series on BBC2 and oohing and aahing over the sweets and toys of my childhood, well this Lauryn Hill's version! An extremely catchy, finger clicking and happy tune... Read review

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Advantages: Well produced, Good variation of tracks
Disadvantages: None

...Cypress Hill - IV Released: 6 October 1998 Produced By: DJ Muggs Label: Ruff House Firstly Who Are Cypress Hill? Cypress Hill are are Hip-Hop collective consisting of three main rappers B-Real, Sen Dog & Eric BoBo who alongside DJ producer DJ Muggs who formed in the late 80's. Originally the group consisted of school friends Louis Freese (B-Real), Lawrence Muggerud (DJ Muggs), Senen Reyes (Sen Dog) and Ulpiano Sergio Reyes (Mellow Man Ace) but before their debut in 1988 Mellow Man Ace seperated from the group to further a solo career and was replaced by Eric Correa (Eric BoBo) although he has had guest appearances on most of their albums. The Album: Originally released in the US in 1998 and then later in 2001 for the UK IV is one of Cypress Hill's most creative albums to date with a good variation of tracks... Read review

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...The lads from S Club 7 may have been caught red-handed the other week, but the severity of their actions pales in comparison to the antics of these fellas! Cypress Hill gained notoriety for their endorsement of cannabis, becoming leading campaigners for its legalisation. The release of this self-titled début in 1991 ushered in a new era for hip-hop, introducing slow, stoned, funky beats that made the listener feel, well, stoned! The trio originated from L.A. and comprises rappers Sen Dog and B-Real, and DJ Muggs. The latter is arguably the most important member of Cypress Hill, as the group's highly distinctive sound is built around creepy, remote beats and weird samples, with disturbing wails coming out from nowhere. "Cypress Hill" was recorded back in the days when the group was still primarily a rap crew. In the past few years... Read review

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