Street Flavas Reggae [Import]

Street Flavas Reggae [Import]

Street Flavas Reggae [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. Cool Meditation
2. Easy
3. Police & Thieves
4. Beds Too Big Without You
5. Night Nurse
6. Breakfast In Bed
7. Rivers Of Babylon
8. Funky Kingston
9. Harder They Come
10. Warrior Charge
11. War Ina Babylon
12. Ku Klux Klan
13. Tease Me
14. Now That We Found Love
15. Reggae Got Soul
16. Wild World
17. Don't Turn Around
18. Compliments On Your Kiss
19. Prodigal Son
20. 96% In The Shade
See all 32 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
32-track compilation featuring tracks from Bob Marley & The Wailers, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, Third World, Junior Murvin, Jimmy Cliff, The Pioneers and more. X-Media. 2005.

Street Flavas Reggae,Various Artists,X-Media,Dance,Reggae Collections
Street Love
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • music lover
  • Sexy, soul with a little street flair...
  • he has really grown alot on this one
  • Pleasantly Surprised
  • Even Better The Second Time Around!
 Street Love
Lloyd
Manufacturer: Motown
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000NA1Z1K
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

  1. Lloyd (Intro)
  2. You
  3. Certified
  4. I Don't Mind
  5. Get It Shawty
  6. Incredible
  7. Valentine
  8. Hazel
  9. Player's Prayer
  10. Killing Me
  11. Take You Home
  12. What You Wanna Do
  13. Streetlove
  14. One For Me
  15. I Want You

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On Street Love, Lloyd packs in the urban-tough reputation he was going for on 2004's Southside and becomes, unmistakably, a sweetie. His heart beats for two on "Valentine." He whispers candy-coated nothings on the title track. And by the time we're nine songs in, the man has sunk, love-scorched, to his knees. Which turns out to be a pretty great position for him to make a record from, actually. Lloyd's shift to the soft side on this well-executed sophomore set will cause the inevitable comparisons to the reigning king of all R&B love-song crooners, Usher. But it shouldn't. Mr. Polite, as the well-acquainted call him, is a different sort of singer entirely: sub out the realistic, realtionshippy lyrics for something sensational, and he could be Michael Jackson. That he chooses to hang his songs on relatable scenes (like "Killing Me," at the club) gives us a glimmer of what a street-loving, lady-killing Michael might have sounded like. And then the disc adds a little more: the soul-leaning joint "Hazel" hints at stylistic leaps to come, and "I Want You (remix)," with Andre 3000 and Nas, is as satisfying a kicker as we've seen in 2007. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars music lover.......2007-07-12

I must say with the slump that R&B is in Lloyd's cd was refreshing. He did an excellent job on this album..nice flow..all the songs are real nice. My favorites are "Valentine" and "One for me" using the art of noise for that track was hot!! ..I recommend this cd to music lovers..

4 out of 5 stars Sexy, soul with a little street flair..........2007-07-09

Lloyd did a great job on this album, he mixes street hip-hop beats with a nice smooth, mellow sound. Reminds me so much of a young Michael Jackson...almost a little TOO much. But, it's still great. The Hazel song is about weed...LOL. Like that one, like Valentine, You, Get it Shawty...he's got some hot songs on here. I think any girl would love to have this in her collection to ride to in the whip.

4 out of 5 stars he has really grown alot on this one.......2007-06-30

he did a really good job of balancing his style of singing with hip hop, traditional r&b, and the newer stylings of r&b. much better than his first cd.

5 out of 5 stars Pleasantly Surprised.......2007-06-28

I'm new to this artist. But after I heard the "You" remix with 3000 and Nas, I figured, why not just buy it, and I'm glad I did. I was blown away! His vocals, subject matters, and dance tracks are outstanding. And, although he is a "youngen" (as we call them in my hood), he comes with a (very) mature approach; especially tracks 5, 8, and 11. Even the CD title perfectly fits the music this artist has created. This CD is in heavy rotation in my house.

4 out of 5 stars Even Better The Second Time Around!.......2007-06-26

This is definitely a welcome surprise coming from this young cat who used to rep for his label Murder Inc to the fullest (he's now reportedly managed by Sho Nuff Entertainment with an eventual move to Jazze Pha's label in the coming year or so). And with that came a sudden switch in his musical styling, resorting more on down-to-earth ballads with a charming quality behind them instead of the rough and tough image that was basically ingrained into him. And even though the new CD is called Street Love, it isn't nearly as 'hood' as other recent offerings in the R&B market. His breakout single "You" with Lil Wayne got the kind of buzz most artists wish they could pull off on a sophomore effort. "Get It Shawty" is grimy enough for the younger crowd, but catchy enough for the club crowd to enjoy. "Incredible" will make you immediately compare Lloyd to Michael Jackson, but thankfully his charisma is more believable over an edgier urban beat than most of the futile attempts by the King of Pop. Other standouts have to be "Certified," "I Don't Mind," and "Player's Prayer" (the latter is a serious contender for the next single). "Killing Me" and "Valentine" both revert back to early M.J., "Streetlove" sounds suspiciously like "Promise" by Ciara but still delivers nonetheless, and "Hazel" uses a unique storytelling approach for the lyrics (and makes the name Hazel sound a lot better than Gertrude!). He closes out the album with "One For Me" which uses the beat from the infamous "Moments In Love" beat from Art of Noise, and Andre 3000 and Nas put it down for the "You" remix. Lloyd has his eye on the prize, and the magnetism of Street Love will certainly keep everybody looking at the rising superstar for years to come.
The Best Of The Moments: Love On A Two-Way Street
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • DON'T BOTHER
  • Wendy from Washington DC
  • The Best of the Moments: Love On a Two way street
  • Out of Site
  • Not on the Outside
 The Best Of The Moments: Love On A Two-Way Street
The Moments
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000033S1
Release Date: 1996-07-16

Tracks:

  1. Not On The Outside
  2. Sunday
  3. I Do
  4. Lovely Way She Loves
  5. Love On A Two-Way Street
  6. If I Didn't Care
  7. All I Have
  8. Just Because He Wants To Make Love (Doesn't Mean He Loves You)
  9. My Thing
  10. Gotta Find A Way
  11. Sexy Mama (Album Version)
  12. What's Your Name
  13. Look At Me (I'm In Love)
  14. Come Away With Me
  15. With You
  16. I Don't Wanna Go
  17. I Could Have Loved You
  18. I'm Willing

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars DON'T BOTHER.......2007-06-29

This CD deserves a zero star rating. The engineering on this CD takes away any hope of enjoyment. The mixing is absolutely terrible. The group sounds as if they're trying to scretch out and shatter someone. This is an all-time group, but the quality control is AWOL. Love On A Two-Way Street is the only song that sounds decent, and yet...

5 out of 5 stars Wendy from Washington DC .......2007-03-29

This CD is Fantastic. I remember when I was a teenager and I would go to the Loew's Palace in DC to see my favorite singers. I have been a fan of the MOMENTS and later RAY, GOODMAN & BROWN for many years. I remember one night I had stayed for both shows and Harry Ray had me come up on stage to sing and dance with him. I never forgot that night. I have the CD's from New Jersey "THE BIG SHOW". I am still a fan from wayback. Would love to see other DVD's from this group....I still love you all....My heart is still with Harry Ray....Gone way to soon. You will always be missed.

3 out of 5 stars The Best of the Moments: Love On a Two way street.......2007-01-18

I have been an admirer of the Moments since 1975. I have another "Greatest Hits" collection as well as the "Greatest Hits" of Ray, Goodman and Brown. The only stand-out song on this collection is the "Full-length" version of "Sexy Mama (8:52)." Rhino chooses to release the "Single" versions of most of the other songs? If I had known this in advance, I probably wouldn't have spent the money. Arguably, I only spent $10/US for the collection - but in there is a principle. I feel that I've been cheated (somewhat).

In closing, The song "Come Away With Me" is a classic "Moments" song that will grow on you!

Five stars for the Moments, three stars for the disc...

5 out of 5 stars Out of Site.......2007-01-10

This cd is allsome. I love to get a cd an it has more than one of to good songs on it. Most of the songs on here are the bomb. I was in grade school when most of these songs came out and those was some good times.

5 out of 5 stars Not on the Outside.......2007-01-05

Also the Moments are one of the best Soulgroups, I like this musik
and can everybody say - buy it.
Message From Beat Street: Best Of
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • GRANDMASTER FLASH & FURIOUS FIVE
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 Message From Beat Street: Best Of
Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five
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ASIN: B00000338D
Release Date: 1994-04-19

Tracks:

  1. Step Off Megamix - Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five
  2. Freedom - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5
  3. The Birthday Party - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
  4. Showdown - The Furious Five Meets The Sugarhill Gang
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  9. New York New York - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
  10. White Lines (Don't Don't Do It) - Grandmaster & Melle Mel
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Is there a rap fan out there who didn't like "The Message"? It took rap in an entirely new direction: while others were content to ride the "Double Dutch Bus" down to the disco, the Furious Five spoke out about social decay. The chorus of "The Message" ("Don't push me, 'cause I'm close to the edge / I'm trying not to lose my head / Sometimes it makes me wonder how I keep from going under") describes the effect of Reaganomics in ways that Dan Rather never could. Of course, Grandmaster Flash and company weren't against partying. In fact, they cut some of the best party tracks in the genre's history ("Freedom," "The Birthday Party"), along with some battle raps ("Step Off," "Showdown") to complete the package. Copyright restrictions probably kept the beat-edit classic "The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel" off the track listing. Still, one glaring omission isn't reason enough not to pick this up. --Todd Inoue

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars GRANDMASTER FLASH & FURIOUS FIVE.......2007-05-17

AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR RAP OLD SCHOOLER'S. DELIVERY TIMEFRAME IS OUTSTANDING.

5 out of 5 stars Sure-fire Collector's Item.......2007-03-12

I can't imagine a rap fan out there who would argue that Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five were not one of the best of all-time. Recognized as one of the pioneers of rap, particularly for turning rap into mainstream music, Grandmaster Flash should be respected for his work and ability to work with multitude of talents. "The Message" has to be regarded as one of the most popular rap songs of all time, and possibly in any type of music. That hit has been re-made, mixed, and sampled so much that even youngsters that were born after the hit was recorded will recognize the sounds. "Step Off" was also a hit during the break-dance era of the '80's, and many fans found that song more enjoyable than given credit for. Speaking of enjoyable hits, who didn't enjoy "Beat Street" (from the movie Beat Street) back in those days? It has to be regarded as one of the most fun rap songs to memorize, and "New York, New York" is another one that many enjoy rapping themselves. "White Lines" is a hit that many initially had no idea what the meaning of the song was supposed to be, but many figured it out after a while, once drug usage in urban areas of the country became heavily exposed to the mainstream audiences. Original lyrics, street-cred, hip beats/sounds, and strong social messages... Nothing seems to be missing in this compilation. If you like old school, make sure you add this one!

5 out of 5 stars The Beginning of an Era .......2006-07-18

If you consider yourself a hip-hip fan (espically if you listen to most of todays garbage pop fake hip-hop, this is a must that you have this in your collection. Grandmaster Flash was one of the pioneers of hip-hop and even though this collection of songs was taken from the early 80's, it still holds up with its rawness. Its a shame that hip-hop has reached what it is today and the just arent enough hip-hop artist that do it just for the love of the music. Its a cruel world today in the music bizz, as most of the hip-hop artist of today are creations of some billion dollar record company and signs them to be the next MTV music hit. If you want raw, no nonsense hip-hop from the early days before artist cared about being #1 on TRL, this is a great place to start. ENJOY

5 out of 5 stars Grandmaster cuts faster.......2005-11-01

Extraordinary music. Listen to what DJ GM Flash puts together: the grooves are so carefully fashioned and leap out at you time and again. In particular I've never heard a funkier slap bass sound - ever.

And let's talk MCs. Why don't rappers these days attack the mike anymore like these guys did? Are they afraid it's not cool to be energetic? Well no wonder no one dances to rap music anymore. But when you listen to this - the grooves and the punchy vocals - you will definitely move your body.

Only problem is: when you get hold of any other Hip Hop after this you'll be disappointed that the DJs don't cut as fast and clean as this Grandmaster.

5 out of 5 stars The Quintessential 'Best Of' Collection.......2005-06-14

Like many of you, I've only heard "The Message" prior to purchasing this incredible 'best of' collection. As you probably know, Grandmaster Flash and company were recording the most popular rap songs in the early 80s. Most of these songs are stunningly wild and fun party jams. But in 1982, they released "The Message", which is considered to be the first rap song to be pushed from a novelty party jam, to a chilling prophecy, featuring effective social commentary. Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five built a rock solid bridge for Run-D.M.C. to step in, and push their "Message" even further, which eventually brought the hardcore edge to hip-hop. Whether you know it or now, their presence is still felt to this day, since hip-hop hasn't made that drastic of a leap since Run-D.M.C. (that's quite debatable). It also helped that the production was flawlessly perfect. It featured dub, electro, and R&B that was sure to hook nearly every listener of urban radio.

So if you're in the same boat as me, you're probably asking yourself, "Are their any other good songs from Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five?". Well, the answer is yes. This is probably the best single disc best of collection you'll find from these guys. These are long infectious party jams. Many of which include the artillery of a large emcee battle, such as the epic Furious Five / Sugarhill Gang collaboration of "Showdown". A song I didn't think I'd like given the title, "The Birthday Party", actually turned out to be one of my favorites. Although, "It's Nasty (Genius of Love)" would have to be one of the most under-appreciated rap songs of all time. It's got one of the most clever attacks on the compilation, and will surely please any and all hip-hop lovers. They do tackle a bit more social commentary on tracks like "New York New York" and "White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)". The latter features hard hitting lyrics about the dangers of drug use, and probably the most effective lyrics in it's time, given the subject matter. The only knock I have on the album is the first track, "Step Off Megamix". It's merely a "megamix" of their most popular songs thrown into one track (recorded in 1994). It would have been nicer if they would have thrown in a old-school jam up front, or at least put this track at the end, since the original versions shine much brighter throughout the remainder of the album.

Overall, if you're into old-school rap, this is a great listen. It's chalk-full of groundbreaking historical material. If you're at all interested in the evolution of rap, from the pre-Run-D.M.C. days, then you owe it to yourself to check this out. One could only be happier about the completeness of this collection.
Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 1
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • That was FAST! AGAIN!
  • Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 1
  • As Good As Music Gets!
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  • Awesome collection
 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 1
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ASIN: B0000032HS
Release Date: 1992-02-11

Tracks:

  1. Skanless Electric Funk Mega-Mix - Juice
  2. Planet Rock - Afrika Babmaataa & The Soul Sonic Force
  3. Electric Kingdom - Twilight 22
  4. Play At Your Own Risk - Planet Patrol
  5. Mirda Rock - Reggie Griffin & Technofunk
  6. Who You Stealin' From - Guru
  7. Al-Naafiysh (The Soul) - Hashim
  8. Clear - Cybotron
  9. Release Yourself - Aleem
  10. Rockit - Herbie Hancock
  11. Megamix II: Why Is It Fresh? - D.ST.
  12. Jam On Revenge (The Wikki-Wikki Song) - Newcleus
  13. Crazy Cuts - Grandmixer D.ST.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars That was FAST! AGAIN!.......2007-06-13

WOW! How fast was that. I order this and it arrived in 2 days....AWESOME!

5 out of 5 stars Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 1.......2005-10-28

I grew up on this stuff even though I'm only 16. All the songs blended hip-hip with techno. All the beats seem unique and exotic. They are all something that you don't hear in today's rap/hip-hop unless they use the beat. Missy Elliott got her "Lose Control" beat from the song "Clear" off this cd. This cd includes the mega hit "Planet Rock" by Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force. Every song here is great and major part of rap/hip-hop history and culture but here are my top 5:

1.Planet Rock
2.Skanless Electric Funk Mega-Mix
3.Electric Kingdom
4.Clear
5.Jam on Revenge (The Wikki-Wikki Song)

5 out of 5 stars As Good As Music Gets!.......2005-09-13

Many of the sounds on this CD are about as good as rap/hip hop/electronic funk gets. Planet Rock is close to musical perfection in my opinion. How I wish the hip hop scene of today would return to its musical roots.

5 out of 5 stars Essential for fans.......2004-10-15

I can't praise this 4 cd set enough.

Sound quality is excellent, decent liner notes - fantastic track selection.

Part 1 includes "Planet Rock" (Afrika Bambaataa), "Play At Your Own Risk" (Planet Patrol) and "Rockit" (Herbie Hancock).

Parts 2, 3 and 4 include "Siberian Nights" (Twilight 22), "Egypt, Egypt" (The Egyptian Lover) "White Horse" (Laid Back), "Don't Stop The Rock" (Freestyle) So many classics and the "Skanless Electric Funk Megamixes" are brilliant!

Anyone with even a passing interest in this type of music would be advised to purchase this.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome collection.......2001-06-10

This CD is awesome! I just got it a few days ago and cannot stop playing it. There are so many early freestyle and hip-hop hits on here. Of course, you could not have an electric funk compilation without the classic Planet Rock by Afrika Bambaataa, which was one of the earliest (And best) hip-hop songs. Play At Your Own Risk by Planet Patrol is very catchy and easily danceable. The two megamixes are unbelievably good, and I think they should have made a CD with one long megamix. Another classic on here is Herbie Hancock's Rockit, which is infectious and awesome to dance too. If you like good, danceable, catchy music, and you are interested in listening to some early dance music, pick up this awesome CD. You will not be disapointed.
Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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ASIN: B0000032HU
Release Date: 1992-02-11

Tracks:

  1. Siberian Nights - Twilight 22
  2. Computer Age (Push The Button) - Newcleus
  3. Egypt, Egypt - The Egyptian Lover
  4. Pack Jam (Look Out For The OVC) - Jonzon Crew
  5. Reckless (Club Mix) - Chris 'The Glove' Taylor And David Storrs; Rap By Ice-T
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  8. Young Ladies - Fast Lane
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  10. Jam On It - Newcleus
  11. Funky Little Beat - Connie
  12. Let The Music Play - Shannon

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars That was FAST!.......2007-06-13

I was so surprised how quick I got this order....Good JOB!

5 out of 5 stars oldschool must have.......2006-02-11

If you came up in the mid 80's, I mean like in high school or something like that then you will know what I am talking about. This album and the series bring back so many memories. It was when rap was "happy" and the beats are what you paid attention to and you could actually rap the whole song with the MC. These tracks are oldschool and most younger people won't get the lyric's or beats. If you are over thirty then you have to get these and if you are younger you might learn some history.

4 out of 5 stars Fantastic Beginnings of Hip Hop.......2005-10-21

A previous poster mad a really cruel review about this compilation series, and I've figured him all out. This individual is basically going on Amazon, and sampling soundbytes of certain albums, and just criticizing them just because he can. If you don't believe me, just check this person's listing of reviews. Every review is a "1 Star" Review, from Nine Inch Nails to The Killers. Please disregard his review, and listen to someone who actually "buys" and "listens" to music, and who was actually there during the beginnings of hip-hop. Many of these songs are still played at house parties, on mixshows, tv shows, and movies. The cool thing is that many jams of this era's hip hop was very lighthearted, fun, non-violent, and even downright silly, BUT they got the butts on the dancefloor, and that's what has been missing in hip hop and rap. This whole series I would recommend to anyone who is interested in historical origins of genres and sub-genres, or just want to relive a more innocent time. But like those kids on Reading Rainbow would say, "Don't Take MY Word For It"

1 out of 5 stars More cheesy disco rap.......2005-08-21

Ice-T is the only good rapper on here, The rest is lameo stupid disco schlock. This is posuer rap. im talking total losers. Stupid kiddie beats make this sound like an episode of Mr Rogers

4 out of 5 stars Woderful.......2005-07-28

old school songs remind me of the good ole days of just having fun
Street Songs
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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 Street Songs
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Release Date: 2002-11-12

Tracks:

  1. Give It To Me Baby
  2. Ghetto Life
  3. Make Love To Me
  4. Mr. Policeman
  5. Super Freak
  6. Fire And Desire
  7. Call Me Up
  8. Below The Funk (Pass The J)
  9. Give It To Me Baby
  10. Super Freak

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One Of The Great Classic Motown Albums!.......2006-08-22

The late Rick James first love was the fine art of jazz music. He eventually found his calling in the field of funk and soul. In 1981, James released "Street Songs", which goes down in Motown history as quite possibly the greatest funk album ever released. This album stayed on top of the R&B charts for over 5 months, and was fueled by the the #1 mega hits "Give It To Me", and "Superfreak", which dominated the pop charts all summer long in 1981. This album had no trouble crossing over to the playlists of middle America Radio airwaves. This is some of the best dance music ever waxed and although his career did not have the longevity everyone expected due to a multitude of personal problems, Rick James for one year, ruled the pop world. He took a little from George Clinton's style, and passed on his own influence to such pop stars as Prince. This cd contains two bonus tracks that are extended dance mixes of his big hits "Superfreak" and "Give It To Me". An array of stars play supporting roles like Stevie Wonder,Teena Marie and three members of the Temptations, most notably the bass voice of the late Melvin Franklin. With a bargain price attached to this classic album, the purchase of this cd is a no brainer if you were one of those souls who fondly remember the dance clubs of 1981.

5 out of 5 stars Could Easily Be A Greatest Hits CD.......2004-10-17

When I looked at the track listing for "Street Songs" I thought maybe it was a Re-issue greatest hits compilation with the same name as his earlier album then I realized that this was the same "Street Songs" only with two bonus tracks. Artists today are lucky to have one or two hits on an album, but this album is packed with hits. The first song "Give It ToMe Baby," sounds great remastered. The second song "Ghetto Life," man Rick really signs from the heart when he says "Ain't no need to hurry," basically saying their is no need to rush in the ghetto because everything will be there tommorrow. "Ghetto Life" also gained new fans as it was featured on the soundtrack for the video game Grand Theft Auto Vice City. This album also includes "Superfreak," a song that is over 20 years old that still bumps and sounds great and makes you want to get up and dance. "Street Songs" also includes the Teena Marie duet and classic song "Fire and Desire." This is a GREAT CD. The bonus tracks are 12 inch mixes of "Give It To Me Baby" and "Superfreak."

5 out of 5 stars "gotta fill the groove ~ Rick James".......2002-12-27

Great musicial genius---Rick James is Funky, but also has many other attributes. James blends so many styles all at once---just take a listen to "GIVE IT TO ME BABY", the lyrics grab you ~ "GHETTO LIFE", a beat to die for ~ "CALL ME UP", get yourself a cell phone for this classic conversation ~ and "SUPER FREAK", he has his own sound. Trust me, if you haven't heard those songs, you have not lived - hot smoldering Funk at its absolute zenith, very essential material.

Little bit of everything is the remastered album "Street Songs", completely composed, produced and arranged by the man himself. This CD has a whole lot of "funk" and a little bit of blues all rolled up into one. Soul-ful and a classic to this day. The punk funk king is in full-effect on this album---Rick James was front and center on the street tip, long before any of the gangsta rap---less we mention the two bonus tracks "GIVE IT TO ME BABY" and "SUPER FREAK", twelve inch mixes from 1981, all arranged by Rick with one thought in mind---to fill your groove, gotta love it!

Total Time: 47:58 on 10 Tracks ~ Motown 440-064-023-2 ~ (2002)

5 out of 5 stars Pass The Funk.......2002-11-27

Rick James is more remembered for his drug and criminal problems but in his hey day, he produced some superior funk music. Street Songs ranks with any funk album and Mr. James has never been better. The album features the ubiquitous "Super Freak" which has taken on a life of its own. Despite the saturation of it, the song has a vicious bass line and is a master groove. There are other superb cuts on the album like the sultry "Give It To Me Baby", the open come on of "Make Love To Me", the smoldering "Fire & Desire" and "Call Me". The album isn't all about parties as he speaks of inner city troubles in "Ghetto Love" that is set over a sweet groove, the scathing indictment of police indifference in "Mr. Policeman" and the drug scene in "Below The Funk (Pass The J)".

5 out of 5 stars Super freaky.......2002-11-17

Last year's "Special Edition" of this album featured a second disk of live-in-concert versions of these songs, but for those who want just the original album - one of the cornerstone albums of 1980s R&B/funk - here it is in digitally remastered glory, with 2 bonus tracks (12-inch remixes of "Give It To Me Baby" and "Super Freak"). A classic.
Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 3
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Memories
  • DJ "DR. Don" Garberg
 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 3
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Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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ASIN: B00000336A
Release Date: 1994-02-22

Tracks:

  1. Skanless Electric Funk Megamix (Phase 2) - Steve Yano/Juice 'The Electric Wire'
  2. White Lines (Don't Don't Do It) - Grandmaster & Melle Mel
  3. Take A Chance - Nuance
  4. Looking For The Perfect Beat - Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force
  5. Jam The Box - 'Pretty' Tony
  6. Taste So Good - File 13
  7. Naughty Boy - Uncle Jamm's Army
  8. All Night - Trinere
  9. The Party Has Begun - Free Style
  10. Calling On The Dream Team - L.A. Dream Team
  11. Celebrate! (Everybody) - Globe & Pow Wow
  12. Surgery - The Wreckin Cru
  13. Dubb Girls (The Ultimate Mix) - Egyptian Lover

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Memories.......2007-03-20

Brings back the good old memories, if you liked them then you will like them now.

5 out of 5 stars DJ "DR. Don" Garberg.......1999-12-28

I have used this CD for many dance parties and this music gets them up and dancing everytime.

Great jams, music to move it by and high energy. A must have for any frat party or just friends getting together to get funky.
Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 4
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • brilliant cd
  • Old schoolers, breakers, poppers, no matter, this CD kicks
 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 4
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ASIN: B00000336C
Release Date: 1994-03-15

Tracks:

  1. Don't Stop The Rock - Freestyle
  2. I Wonder If I Take You Home (Extended Version) - Lisa-Lisa & Cult Jam
  3. White Horse - Laid Back
  4. Rock Me - Connie
  5. Rock The Planet - The Megatrons
  6. Computer Power - Jamie Jupitor
  7. Technicolor (Long Mix) - Channel One
  8. How To Be A Zillionaire (Wall Street Mix) - ABC
  9. Dance - Egyptian Lover
  10. It's Automatic - Freestyle
  11. Juice - The World Class Wreckin Cru
  12. Rockberry Jam - L.A. Dream Team

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars brilliant cd.......2006-07-03

i have enjoyed listen to this cd it brought back some great memories

5 out of 5 stars Old schoolers, breakers, poppers, no matter, this CD kicks.......1999-08-10

This CD is really good. The first song is what made me buy this CD in the first place and after listening to the other songs, that's what made me keep it.
Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • One of the best kept secrets in music today...
  • More Hipper
  • Graitt, Funky, Piano master!
  • New- New Orleans Funk
  • Funk and Groovin' New Orleans Style
 Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen
Jon Cleary
Manufacturer: Basin Street Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000640NO
Release Date: 2002-05-07

Tracks:

  1. Sometimes I Wonder
  2. Cheating On You
  3. More Hipper
  4. Just Kissed My Baby
  5. When You Get Back
  6. Take My Love
  7. A Little Satisfaction
  8. Been and Gone
  9. So Damn Good
  10. Fanning the Flames
  11. Too Damn Hot

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One of the best kept secrets in music today..........2006-11-22

I first heard Jon & the AMG one Saturday night at the Clearwater Jazz Holiday in Clearwater, FL. They came on just after a particularly uninteresting straight-ahead jazz trio had pretty much put the crowd to sleep. Jon & the boys opened with "So Damn Good" and within 60 seconds they had me and the 9,000 other people in attendance partying our brains out. I've been a HUGE Jon Cleary fan since that moment. Buy this CD. It's great. If you don't like it you're an idiot.

5 out of 5 stars More Hipper.......2005-01-29

I bought this CD a few months back, and it is, without a doubt, one of the funkiest things I have ever heard. I listen to it at least once a day, and the cover of the Meters tune "Just Kissed My Baby" is worth the price of the CD alone. Cleary is a master, and the Monster Gentlemen live up to their name, and then some. I love the CD so much, it brought me out of retirement as a keyboard player. Every single person who has heard me playing this CD has asked me about it. I work in a bar, and put it in the CD player one night, and every head in the place was bobbing, and I even got requests for repeat plays. You cannot go wrong with this CD!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Graitt, Funky, Piano master!.......2004-02-23

This is a great funky groove start to finish by a guy and his band that is
only getting better. Its great to see him with Bonnie Raitt
on tour and as her keyboard player. He just brings out the best
in so much of Bonnie's newer stuff. He is by far the most funky
keyboard player I've heard in a long, long time. I love this new collection!!
See this guy LIVE whenever you can!

5 out of 5 stars New- New Orleans Funk.......2003-05-13

I've been listening to New Orleans Funk for 3 decades & traveling to Jazzfest since 1990, and have heard a LOT of N.O. funk. Cleary performs and writes for Bonnie Raitt, and has a wonderful ear for arranging. This CD is very diverse in its musical jendre but still draws you to listen over and over - I've had it in my car's player for weeks at a time. It is the BEST - and just a little askew of what we commonly hear as N.O. Funk. Cleary's a fabulous songwriter and a creative arranger of 'old standards' such as "Just Kissed My Baby." This is definitely one of my top 10 CD's I own.

5 out of 5 stars Funk and Groovin' New Orleans Style.......2003-05-07

Not the George Clinton and P-funk kind of funk music but in a funky groove all of its own. Cleary (originally a Brit now adopted by New Orleans) gives this album a distinct New Orleanian flavor and passion with a cruising kind a funk---meaning that you can listen to it in your car to jam, at cocktail hour, at a club or even jazzfest. The best part of this CD is that I didn't feel the need to say---he was better live. It's just that good!
Street Gospel
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent Quik Production...Suga Free Isn't Bad Either
  • A CLASSIC!!
  • Suga Free's beats are addicting: 4.5 stars
  • Suga Free, problem free
  • I'd Rather Give You My Money...
 Street Gospel
Suga Free
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ASIN: B000001EB3
Release Date: 1997-06-24

Tracks:

  1. Intro
  2. Why U Bull**in?
  3. I'd Rather Give You My Bitch
  4. Doe Doe And A Skunk
  5. Don't No Suckaz Live Here
  6. Tip Toe
  7. I Wanna Go Home (The County Jail Song)
  8. If U Stay Ready
  9. Fly Fo Life
  10. On My Way
  11. Secrets
  12. Table Interlude
  13. Dip Da
  14. Tip Toe (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Excellent Quik Production...Suga Free Isn't Bad Either.......2006-03-08

1997's Street Gospel is a memorable g funk era production with DJ Quik at the helm. It still retains its predictable raunchiness in part, but he doesn't overdo it, boasting about his unparalleled libido in every song. In fact, the two most memorable songs, the positive and insightful Dip Da and the hilarious smoking song, Doe Doe and A Skunk, contain few profanities.

Doe Doe and A Skunk is the first classic, with a fantastic funky beat, a smooth addictive hook and a funny subject matter. It was sampled also by Cali Life Style around the same time, but this song blows that one out of the water. The next classic and the best song on the album is Dip Da. It contains one of the most interesting series of lines in rap I've ever heard: "Now how in the hell/Did you figure you was gon cross/That pretty blue eyed-green eyed/Country voodoo creole female." It's one of those things that those uninitiated with rap, who just base their entire view of rap on MTV, wouldn't expect. And the whole song is insightful and creative as well, with Suga talking about his irresponsible father who left his kids to be raised by their mother.

The rest of the album has 2 near classics, On My Way, with a slow R&B groove like Dip Da and Tip Toe, a funky guitar-backed song where DJ Quik makes an appearance. Tip Toe (Reprise), a primarily instrumental version, is what we have come to expect with impassioned music-lover Quik's releases and is just as good. The quality of the album plummets thereafter, with nothing else memorable to speak of. It's not bad, it just seems like filler. Nonetheless, if you are a fan of DJ Quik's innovative funky rhythms and g funk era rap in genral, I'd recommend this one. The songs that are good are really good. 4.5/5

5 out of 5 stars A CLASSIC!! .......2005-08-14

DJ Quik (the best producer ever) did all the tracks in this one with help from Robert Bacon on some tracks. This album is just CLASSIC nuthin more to it!

4 out of 5 stars Suga Free's beats are addicting: 4.5 stars.......2005-02-18

Suga Free comes out strong on "Street Gospel." If you love G-Funk and humorous rhymes about hood life and pimpin', this is one to consider. Doe Doe And A Skunk has the best beat on the album. It has a smooth beat with excellent rhyming with a relaxing tropical background beat. Dip Da is a dope track showing Suga Free's more serious side dealing with issues in his family and the hood. It has a really hardcore beat and excellent rhyming. Don't sleep on this album.

4 out of 5 stars Suga Free, problem free.......2004-12-22

This is a very solid debut. A unique style of flow that seperates him from the pack, but easy to bang. Hes hot. Production is Q-U-I-K no C so u know its bangin. Lyrically this cat is a west koast phenom and highly underrated. For the majority of the album the feel is reminiscent of Quiks ground breaking "Tonite". Very close to being a classic. My reviews are for those close to the streets so if this isnt u dont be surprised if u dont agree.
6X9 b down or get klowned

5 out of 5 stars I'd Rather Give You My Money..........2004-03-19

If you haven't listened to this album, get out! There is no need for you to read these reviews! This c.d. is off the track man. The songs will make you wet your pants in laughter, and check your wallet cause your baby's mama mighta just dipped in their.
"I wanna go home", was on the Eastsidaz movie(hint hint) where he freestyles the lines to Snoop. Bow Wow!
"Doe Doe and a Skunk", best track. He caught me laughing with wonder, on how he got," Now I'm about to get gone, after I'm g'd up from the feet up, now roll this weed up like car heat up, speed up with the beat up and roll." within 4 seconds and not brea wind or something.
The rest...buy it and her it, it is worth not buying a bottle tonight and hearing yourself to become drunk.
One.

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