Rap & Hip Hop V.3 [Import]

Product Description
DVD. NTSC. All areas. 100 min. Portuguese. Dolby digital 2.0. Best Brazilian Hip Hop video clips: Nego Leo, Nega Gizza, DJ Tano, KL Jay & Dina Dee. 18 tracks.

Tracks:

Wake
Given Up
Leave Out All The Rest
Bleed It Out
Shadow Of The Day
What I've Done
Hands Held High
No More Sorrow
Valentine's Day
In Between
In Pieces
The Little Things Give You Away

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Minutes to Midnight stands to defend Linkin Park's status as the hardest-rockin' softies in mainstream music. Like its predecessors Hybrid Theory (2000) and Meteroa (2003), Minutes to Midnight flexes plenty of decibel-heavy muscle ("Given Up," "Bleed It Out," "No More Sorrow") and made-to-order, melodic radio fare ("Leave Out All the Rest," "Shadow of the Day," "In Pieces"). But for all its volume, Linkin Park likes to paint its heart openly on its sleeve with suspicious sonic drama, as in the palpably saccharine "Valentine's Day." Fortunately, co-producer Rick Rubin brings all these elements to pinnacle effect with the surprise "Hands Held High." On past efforts, the combination of breezy keyboard, arpeggiated guitar, choral vocals, and a military snare-beat would yield another slab of smarm, here MC Mike Shinoda drops the two best verses of his career, blending vocal styles with singer Chester Bennington for a moving piece that's as welcome a repertorial addition as Linkin Park is ever likely to muster. --Jason Kirk

Album Description

"Minutes to Midnight" is rock's most anticipated album of the year. This album redefines one of today's most adventurous, accomplished and acclaimed bands.

Customer Reviews:

It ain't what it was before and that's pretty darn sad.......2007-07-18

OK so life got better and there is no more angst, but what happened to the music, man? The MC is still cool but he got to have the music to rock the beat. Some of the long drawn out vocals sound good until it its drawn out soooo long that it sees lame. What?! Refugees? what are you talking about?
anyway. the past was GREAT...I guess we are not as angry anymore...that's too bad...it made great music!

Where They Should've Started..........2007-07-18

It's no joke that I dislike nu-metal, especially the radio-friendly commercial whores we know as Linkin Park, so don't be surprised as I show a twinge of bias.

However, let me start this on a positive note, as I surprisingly have a positive outlook on Minutes to Midnight. Whereas I'm a longtime fan of groups like Tool and Skinny Puppy, overlooking mainstream like the plague, LP caught my ear this time around. See, I love Tool for elaborating their songs, Skinny Puppy for their unorthodox sounds and both for abstract lyricism. Here's where you should brace yourself, 'cause I'll finally admit that Linkin Park is at least making an attempt on all three fronts.

Now sure, I never said they succeeded - in fact they didn't even gain momentum - but there's finally something more worthwhile and respectable to gather from the new studio album. The first single, "What I've Done," will have you believe they're absolutely no different from preceding albums (aside from different distortion on guitars and political content), 'cause hell, it sounds like "Numb" recycled to begin with. But, aside from the opening two songs and "No More Sorrow", you might be pleasantly surprised with their departure from typically angsty nu-metal whining with droning, dry distortion style to uphold perfectly trite lyricism.

As I said, the boys are at least attempting something greater this time around. "Wake," though executed weakly and painfully short of enunciation, shows a hint of interest in post-rock stylings. Granted the atmospherics and climax were nothing more than familiar LP hooks that beg more for attention than respect, but it tries. The same can almost be said of "Valentine's Day." Though it falls far short of being remotely inventive, the boys give linear songwriting a chance, mayhap for the purpose of reaching into post-rock territory. Nay, it misses severely, but it does give weight to their new niche in the pop-punk and Emotive styles.

Where long-time MTV-plaguing bands that originate and wither away in these genres, Linkin Park graciously step in after seven years of their bland history. And to be honest, they do a better job than the pop-punk 'professionals'. With such songs as "Leave Out All the Rest" and "Shadow of the Day," Chester's voice resonates with a charm it's been missing amidst the powerchord charades that were pre-Minutes to Midnight recordings (and as if to leave a reminder of that era, they included "Given Up" in the beginning). It's still nothing substantially unique or graceful, but I daresay I've found three or four songs enjoyable on this album.

Lyrically, they're doing somewhat better. Though the pallette of metaphors is quite the small one still, there's more to gather from both Chester and Mike than redundant whinings and narcissistic angst. Yes, there's a little of that left, but generally we're seeing them mature into clarity and accepting responsibility. Basically, they're all growed-up now! We have political wedge-ins and a more thoughtful approach on their recurrent theme of deception, often romantically-based. It's a sharp improvement, but sometimes their lyrical imagery that leads us to believe they've got something substantial to say ends with a climax that goes a little like, "I never knew what it was like / to be alone on a Valentine's Day." Yeah; Ya had me, but lost me.

Aside from themes, there's more new content. Obscenities. Some have complained that it's a departure from clean-mouthed, respectful and more creative resources. But let's face it, they were never creative to begin with. And let's also admit that some instances of cursing come across as entirely appropriate and passionate, notably in "Hands Held High." It's a meatier and more tactful usage of the F-word than many are accustomed to in the mainstream wasteland, so accepting their concession came easy to me.

All things considered, it may not have staying power (I wager I'll hate it in another week), but Minutes to Midnight does have an enjoyable air upon early rotations. It's simply too bad they haven't figured out a method of resolution and enunciation that would truly make their songs and collective works remotely memorable and inspiring. But this may yet come, and how amazing it would be for a commercialism-friendly band as Linkin Park to grow away from their mainstream hole.

I'll be ready to give them a chance in the future. As should any skeptic.

I still love Linkin Park!.......2007-07-17

I don't know why everyone is complaining about this album. In my opinion, I thought this album was phenomenal! Different, yes, but I still adore it. It is definetely softer than Hybrid Theory and Meteora. Chester has such a beautiful singing voice when he's not screaming/yelling/shouting (I love that too though :D). Rap fans: there's more singing/screaming than there is rap on this album. LONG LIVE LINKIN PARK! :)

Watch Out! The Hybrid Theory Fans are Bawling Hysterically!.......2007-07-16

Because Linkin' Park left them in the dust. Sure, we have Given Up, No More Sorrow, and the infectious Bleed it Out here, but since Linkin' Park found a totally different way to convey their feelings besides screaming, all the angry fans that once liked them have no place to go. And, it's come to this. They have to blame Linkin' Park for moving on to a different sound. They couldn't handle the new sound. And, it's a shame. Because, no matter what, Linkin' Park delivers quality music. And, I wouldn't want them to turn into the generic materialistic rappers who rap about the same, and quite a few of people are now getting tired of them. I'd rather want what they deliver here. Just know, if you say that this album totally sucks, you're saying that Chester & Mike's feelings suck. You're saying that the Katrina victims suck. You're saying that the talents of the members of Linkin' Park suck. But, we all know that this band is wonderful. I don't know about the rest of the downers, but I'm moving on with Linkin' Park to their new sound. And, it doesn't have to be an evolution, it doesn't have to be an upgrade. It's just a new sound, coupled with some more in-depth lyrics. Sad that their earlier fans can't get that. Either way, just know that if you get this album, you will be hearing something much different. And, it's a host of good songs, along with a bit of profound thoughts & political biases (yes, politics). Linkin' Park has done a good job with this album, and don't be offended by my review, it's just my opinion. I just think that Linkin' Park has done a fantastic job with their album, from the Wake, all the way to their tribute at the end. It's good.

Took a few spins, but I ended up loving this CD.......2007-07-16

Like the rest of the people here, I wasn't sure what to make of this CD the first time I heard it...but after listening to it a few times, it hasn't left my CD changer yet.
"Bleed it out", "No More Sorrow", and "What I've Done" are my favorites. "No More Sorrow" is even a little reminiscent of Metallica. Overall great CD!

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The CD from a rap band with no words...
Actually, There is a "Mix-Up" Here...
three sets of listeners, three sets of reviews
Listen to The Music not the critics.
Play this CD anytime.

The Mix-Up
Beastie Boys
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000PY32CE
Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

B For My Name
14th St. Break
Suco De Tangerina
The Gala Event
Electric Worm
Freaky Hijiki
Off The Grid
The Rat Cage
The Melee
Dramastically Different
The Cousin Of Death
The Kangaroo Rat

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Having long since shed their image as hip-hop's clown princes, the Beastie Boys now bring what feels like their emeritus recording, a celebratory instrumental memoir of all of the influences (except punk) that brought them to their secure place among hip-hop's fickle elite. The party opens with the aptly titled "B for My Name," its plodding bounce staking claim to the mid-tempo path the album treads almost throughout. "14th St. Break" picks up the pace, especially in the auxiliary percussion breakdown, complete with rally whistle. Then, beginning with "Suco de Tangerina," the album drops into a deep groove cut from dub- and dancehall-tinged ostinati that carry through a full third of its tracks. Among these, "The Gala Event" suffers from a lack of developmental motion that characterizes many of these tracks, but highlights still abound. "Off the Grid," for example, departs from the otherwise unbreakable chill and rips the proceedings wide open, blooming again and again in a series of pulsing riffs that celebrate the very institution of the instrumental groove. More than 20 years since Licensed to Ill took a long, irreverent piss into the mainstream, it seems you can still fight for your right to party. --Jason Kirk

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The Mix-Up is Beastie Boys' first-ever full album of all-new instrumental material. The follow-up to 2004's To The 5 Boroughs, The Mix-Up features Diamond, Horovitz and Yauch back on drums, guitar and bass, with able assistance from Keyboard Money Mark and percussionist Alfredo Ortiz, on 12 brand new wordless, sample-less, scratchless originals. Sure to please fans of the instrumental cuts from Check Your Head and Ill Communication and the cult hit compilation album made up largely of those tracks, The In Sound From Way Out!, The Mix-Up finds NYC's favorite sons drawing on one of their arsenal's primary strengths and pushing it into bold new directions.

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The CD from a rap band with no words..........2007-07-16

The Beasties have done it again. This is the album a lot of fans wanted- after hearing tastes of the band's musicianship on songs included in previous albums, one can finally hear the funky stylings of what has been one of the most progressive and influential bands of the last 20 years. Casual fans may not get it- for them, I suggest using it as background music for other activities. In that setting, the hooks may draw you in, or, at worst, you create a non-obtrusive atmosphere of funk driven by vintage street cred.

Actually, There is a "Mix-Up" Here..........2007-07-16

...somebody replaced the new Beastie Boys disc with a 1960's cheesy lounge record!

At least that's what it sounds like to this Beastie fan. I've bought all of their albums, but after one listen to the "Mix-Up," I'm going to have to leave this one on the shelf. The "5 Burroughs" album wasn't perfect but it was a step in the right direction (from the bizarre "Hello Nasty"), but this new "all instrumental" album is a bore to listen to. I think that some people will really like it--perhaps I'm just missing their sense of "irony".

three sets of listeners, three sets of reviews.......2007-07-14

More than likely you will fit into one of these three categories, each with a different take on this album:

1. You like the BB's as hip hop artists, especially the funny lyrics, and enjoy the old school beats. You like Hello Nasty and To the Five Boroughs more than Check Your Head. Chances are good that you won't care for this album---don't buy it.

2. Your favorite album is Check Your Head and you really like the funky instrumental interludes on that and other albums of that era. BUT, you are not an avid listener of funk/acid jazz and are not familiar with Medeski, Martin, and Wood, etc. You will probably like this album and should buy it.

3. You fit into Category 2 EXCEPT that you ARE familiar with MMW, recent collaborations by John Scofield, Grey Boy Allstars, etc. You will be disappointed in this album because it just doesn't measure up. Frankly, this album comes off as very amateurish and shows that, though the BB's have developed some chops, they can't pull off a full album of instrumentals. The interludes in Check Your Head were just that---interludes---and you can't support a full album on interlude music. Not being a hater---I love the BB's too---but check out any of Stanton Moore's albums and you will see exactly what I mean.

Listen to The Music not the critics........2007-07-10

Wow. Some of the reviews on this page leave my mouth agape with wonder. What in the world is so very wrong with this album? There are a few that are saying there's "no fun' in this record or the 'dynamic is gone'(whatever that means).What record are you listening to? To all of you naysayers I say Fooey and double Fooey! THIS ALBUM IS GREAT. It's a groovy little record period. But that's all it is. It doesn't have to be the next Sgt. Peppers or Paul's Boutique or whatever. You have to take a look at it on it's own. I will say this for this album, no other band is making music like this right now. This is completly original music. Why aren't these guys given the chance to grow and expand? If you don't like this album fine, whatever. Go listen to your 12" of Brass Monkey until your parents kick you out of the basement.
For those of you out there who want something a little groovy and different, get it. Meanwhile I'm going to mix myself a gimlet and listen to a great little combo called the Beastie Boys. Their new album is cool as hell.

Play this CD anytime........2007-07-10

Just put this CD on when you're not specifically trying to listen to music. Just let it play. It's fun, but can't be the center of attention like the Beastie's cds that you're used to. It's not all that entertaining to sit down and listen to (like when driving) even for a fan of jambands like myself, but it's the perfect album for anytime.

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The King Is Back Again!
just aight
You know what it is!
TI vs TIP, cool but not as good as king
aiight

T.I. vs T.I.P.
T.I.
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000Q3646A
Release Date: 2007-07-03

Tracks:

Act I: T.I.P.
Big S**t Poppin' (Do It)
Raw
You Know What It Is
Da Dopeman
Watch What You Say To Me
Hurt
Act II: T.I.
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My Swag
We Do This
Show It To Me
Don't You Wanna Be High
Touchdown
Act III: T.I. Vs. The Confrontation
Tell 'Em I Said That
Respect This Hustle
My Type

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T.I. may take alter-egotism to new heights on T.I. vs. T.I.P., an album that's essentially a spinoff of a song (Trap Muzik's psychologically charged "T.I. vs. T.I.P."), but few artists have been known to spin something so compelling out of a concept so silly. T.I.P. is the hoodie-wearing hustler we get to know in the first part of this exceptionally long disc--he curses and boasts behind the beats with a lazy bravado that manages to be both slouchy and sharp (check out "Da Dopeman," "Watch What You Say" featuring a fired-up Jay-Z, and "You Know What It is," with Wyclef), and T.I. is the right-minded tycoon-type who takes over for a while in act two. As smooth an operator as T.I. is--"Show It to Me," featuring Nelly, finds its groove and never lets up--he's more compelling in the grittier parts of the disc, including a four-song final act in which the two halves of his deeply divided personality square off. "Respect This Hustle," the M.C. commands on the next-to-last track; detractors will try not to, citing the slightness of his concept. T.I. is at the top of his game, though, and he makes it heard. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

The King Is Back Again!.......2007-07-20

TI does it again. This album is hot. The lyrics are consistently nice and the beats are all bangers. The content is a real take on the street life and what goes on in the rap industry. And the break down was nice too. He gives each alter ego a chance to do their thing and then mixes it up in the end. There is not one bad song on the album, its one of those that you can play all the way through. Even the skits are well done and add some substance to the album. They do a great job of showing the "conflict" of TI. Overall, Id definitely say this album is a must have. The best rap album out so far this Summer. Hot Tracks: Raw, Touch Down, Tell Em I Said That

just aight.......2007-07-19

no matter what name or alter ego T.I. goes by or does, he just doesn't have the rapping skills to pull off the type of undertakings he aspires to. thus far in his career beats and Production have moved me far more than what T.I. has put out. he is conssitant with staying to a formula that has worked and I don't expect him to change anytime soon. despite name Artists and Producers on board here this Album is just aight. he is the "IT" Cat of the moment in Rap with Films,Endoresements,tv,(Espn plays his songs)etc... but on his albums i just don't get all the hype. neither Person on this album sounds that much different from the other.

You know what it is!.......2007-07-16

I am not the biggest fan of the current state of hiphop in fact i rarely by new cd's or even bootleg them. I am one of thost that agrees that this is the hiphop is dead era. But, every now and then you get a quality rap cd. I am a T.I fan more of a TIP fan but they are the same guy a least I think they are. Anyway my credibility may be shot by that statement but this is a good pop rap cd. Notice I said pop rap cd, not hiphop. I won't bore you with the three acts the cd is divided into that has already been done. I found it interesting to listen to the two alter egos do battle in the music. I also thought is was cool that T.I went back to his old style of rapping. Most artist when they make it they say by by to what they did before. So you get a more hardcore syle and the bragging thing that every rapper does today. Some of my favorite tracks are you know what it is, help on the way, we do this. Help on the way has these cathedral style organs playing that gives it a very dramatic affect easily the best song on the cd. We do this has a more futuristic/new wave sound from the 80's. When I hear that track it makes me think of what Kanye West new sound is suppose to be. Listen to it, it has those sci fi keyboards that Mr. West claims will make his new album sound like 2080 something. That was off the subject easily one of the best if not the best rap album this year. I would give it 4 1/2 stars but I liked it so much a gave it five. Also check out if you haven't heard T.I "I'm Serious" if you like the TIP style

TI vs TIP, cool but not as good as king.......2007-07-14

TI is indeed one of the top rappers in the south along with lil wayne. Im a TI fan. I got all 5 of his cd's, but this ain't his best offering. That would go to trap muzik. Some tight cuts on here include dopeman, my type, you know what it is, hurt, watch what you say to me, help is coming,the 1st act with TIP and the 2nd act with TI even though they were both interludes. Touchdown was straight, but a collaboration with eminem, i'd thought it would have been hotter. Big thangs poppin was alright, but not even close to his best 1st single. If you want good southern rap or a TI fan, then cop it, but if you are new to TI then cop trap muzik or im serious first.

aiight.......2007-07-13

This cd is good but it could've been a little better.I still love it though.

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Guilty Pleasure
NOT A SOLO ARTIST
Diverse Hot and Fresh
Good singles but lots of filler
One Of The Best Albums I've Ever Heard

The Dutchess
Fergie
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000H4VV52
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Clumsy
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Voodoo Doll
Glamorous (Featuring Ludacris)
Here I Come
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Big Girls Dont Cry
Mary Jane Shoes (Featuring Rita Marley & The I-ThreeS)
Losing My Ground
Finally

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If you thought Black Eyed Pea-sized bites of Fergie might be all you could handle--that a full plate of Fergie is possibly too much for any discerning musical palate--The Dutchess might change your mind. For here the lumpen lady throws caution to the wind and threads her pop needle with an ambitious ribbon of yet-to-be-conquered genres: reggae and ska on "Mary Jane Shoes," with Rita Marley; vintage soul on "Here I Come"; '80s hip-hop on "Fergalicious"; and sophisticated R&B on the John Legend-assisted "Finally." It's a tremendous and unpredictable expenditure of effort that mostly pays off--echoes of more talented vocalists like Pink, Beyoncé, and Christina Aguilera poke through in places. But while unbridled messing about can pay handsome artistic dividends (here, the guitar-propelled rock-like track "Big Girls Don't Cry" coughs them up), ultimately it's when Fergie's at her Peas-iest that she's most lovable; cases in point are the raunchily irresistible "London Bridge," which earned every week of its chart-topping success, and the will.i.am-assisted "Clumsy," a girl-group-styled bump-a-thon that showcases Fergie's coolest and most distinctive asset--her personality--to winning effect. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Guilty Pleasure.......2007-07-17

Fergie could have been just some great eye candy and no substance artist, but she is far from getting that label.

If you are the person who turns your nose up at tracks like Fergalicious and London Bridge then you don't deserve this outstanding album. This album is solid from top to bottom, and beginning to end.

First, Fergie really can sing. She moves from rap to ballards with a smooth ease that makes we want to see what she does next. Second, Ms. Stacy Ferguson doesn't lip sync when on TV shows, and the confidence she has in her voice is displayed in the album. Finally, in my opinion this is the MUST HAVE pop record for 2006/2007.

NOT A SOLO ARTIST.......2007-07-15

SHE BY FAR IS TIED WITH THE WORST ALBUM OF 2006 (TIED WITH K-FED) ALL OF HER SONGS ARE SONGS BY OTHER PEOPLE THAT THE OVERRATED PRODUCER WILLIAM DID.

Diverse Hot and Fresh.......2007-07-12

Better than I could have expected. First artist who has such a range of songs on this CD that makes it impossible to pigeon hole her. One of the best CD's I've bought ever. She changes it up on every track. 90% of this CD could qualify as hit songs.

Good singles but lots of filler.......2007-07-08

I wasn't really a Black Eyed Peas fan so I was surprised I enjoyed Fergie's singles so much. From the hardcore "London Bridge" to the 80's rap feel of "Fergaliscious" to the self-descriptive "Glamerous" her singles are just amazing. I also love the single "Big Girls Don't Cry." I wasn't however a fan of the album besides the singles. There is a lot of filler and you can tell this album was rushed for the market. Thanks to youtube (where you can listen to the songs for free!) I was able to listen to this album without buying it and I am dissapointed with Fergie. Hopefully next time she'll release a good album with good songs besides the radio singles. If you're a fan of Fergie from listening to her on the radio then I wouldn't reccomend this album. Sorry but I think I'll pass.

One Of The Best Albums I've Ever Heard.......2007-06-22

I just bought this album last night and I loved all of the songs instantly, which doesn't usually happen to me. All of the songs are catchy and fun, very few of them are flops. I would recommend this album to all!

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Shocked at shock value
Can't stop Tim
two decent cuts
Amazing
(2.5 Stars) He Definitely Gives You Some 'Shock Value' With This CD!

Timbaland Presents Shock Value
Timbaland
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
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Release Date: 2007-04-03

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2 Man Show

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When the most exciting producer in pop music himself puts out a CD, the thrill is in the discovery: The world may have already suspected that Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado, and a small army of other singers owed 75% of their fame to the stockpile of skittering beats Timbaland built and then graciously set them upon, but here's a chance to prove it. Or it might have been in less welcoming hands. Shock Value is a far-reaching and ambitious disc; a masterpiece, even, in its own way. But it's not at all self-centered. If there's a point being put across here, it's that Timbaland came by your vote as behind-the-scenes musical man of the hour honestly: pair him with Fall Out Boy or the Strokes, and he will not only provide tracks that surprise you by maintaining their rock 'n' roll integrity, he will also convince you that shimmer's role in rock music has, to now, been tragically misguided and miniscule. Re-team him with Timberlake and Furtado (for the near-flawless track "Give It to Me") and he will again trade vocal bites, but they will still be nibbly, not voracious. In a CD full of experiments and puzzles (why is Elton John just piano-playing, not singing? And how did the L.A. band One Republic end up on this disc?) a single truth emerges: Timbaland's taste is impeccable, but his judgment is even better. Shock Value, by virtue of its swirly beats and mesmerizing rhythms, will bring him a smidge closer to the spotlight. But because it's a disc of collaborations, he'll retain the shadowy-genius reputation that precedes him, and that he so richly deserves. --Tammy La Gorce

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Shocked at shock value.......2007-07-13

Now, I'm not going to say I didn't like the album. I did like it. But, I just do not feel Timbaland let loose enough.
I think he is a wild stallion, but it just felt like something was pulling back on the reins, something was MISSING.
I can't put my finger on it, but felt this album was...Too controlled to offer an SHOCK to me.
I wanted a cut loose RAW BEAT album.
I was satisfied, but being satisfied means the content was just satisfactory. I want to be satiated. I hope another album is to follow this, I really do. I'm addicted to the beats, Timbaland is EXCELLENT for those. I can't get enough. BUT, please next time don't just shock me.
I want shock waves, electricty to the veins. Maybe next time.

Can't stop Tim.......2007-07-09

This album rocks. I love that Timberland teamed up with all different types of artists. Rock this!

two decent cuts.......2007-06-30

You already know the two good cuts - theyre the singles and fully worth downloading. the rest of the album is disappointing.

in the mid 90s timbaland sounded fresh - had a new style - and was known for his creative beats. you would never know that from this new cd. theres nothing remarkable about the beats - the melodies dominate. do we buy timbaland albums for the melodies? i dont think so.

timbaland isnt trying to impress anyone - and when artists arent hungry and have no one to impress they slack off and make lame albums like this.

Amazing.......2007-06-27

This album just shows how amazing Timbaland is. Although some of the songs get criticized for sounding too much like other songs (The Way I are = My Love) that is the beauty of it! Songs that we already love sound like some of these. It sounds enough like it to attract the same fans, but different enough to give the public something new. Besides, most of the songs sound so different then anything I've ever heard in my life. Buy this CD!

(2.5 Stars) He Definitely Gives You Some 'Shock Value' With This CD!.......2007-06-26

The musical genius that is Timbaland has had his fair share of success with a wide range of artists. From his earlier work with Aaliyah to Jay-Z to Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado later, Timbo has worked with some of the best around. So it seemed to be a no-brainer to put out another solo album amid his new found resurgence on the music scene. So Timbaland Presents Shock Value is his latest offering with a multitude of eccentric guest artists and very little hip-hop to speak of outside of his lyrics. The lead single "Give It To Me" features Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, two artists who have flourished since uniting with the super producer. Both give their signature Pop sound to the song, leaving very little room for the songs to be played on traditional urban stations. Most of the album follows the same formula of non-Hip-Hop beats with non-Hip-Hop cameos. Artists like alternative rock band The Hives ("Throw It On Me"), the Punk-Pop crew Fall Out Boy ("One & Only"), pop icon Elton John ("2 Man Show"), electronic artist Amar ("Bombay"), pop-R&B artist Money ("Fantasy"), electronic goth/punk duo She Wants Revenge ("Time"), and others give the album a mainstream pop radio feel that longtime fans of Timbaland will be turned off to. He even goes as far as to remix the song "Apologize" by his own Mosley Music artists OneRepublic with no verses by the rapper himself. Timbaland does give R&B signee Keri Hilson some much deserved spotlight on songs like the 'SexyBack'-inspired "Way I Are," "Scream" featuring Nicole Scherzinger of Pussycat Dolls fame, and "Miscommunication" with labelmate Sebastian. Outside of a few hip-hop guest stars like Dr. Dre and Missy Elliott ("Bounce"), Mosley Music signee Sebastian ("Kill Yourself"), and former partner-in-crime Magoo ("Boardmeeting"), Timbaland Presents Shock Value gives a lot of shock and very little value for us Hip-Hop heads. If this is the new direction for Timbaland and his Mosley Music Group, then good luck to him and his new venture. He was never a strong lyricist, but Timbaland was certainly a huge Hip-Hop producer. But with his eye on the Pop music prize, there will be little room for him to focus on Hip-Hop....for himself or other artists.

Average customer rating:

Quite Impressive!
Love This CD
"say it"
Great Sophomore Album!
Best

Because Of You
Ne-Yo
Manufacturer: Def Jam
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000NVL4EW
Release Date: 2007-05-01

Tracks:

Because Of You
Crazy (feat. JAY-Z)
Can We Chill
Do You
Addicted
Leaving Tonight (feat. Jennifer Hudson)
Ain't Thinking About You
Sex With My Ex
Angel
Make It Work
Say It
Go On Girl

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Kelly Clarkson, kindly step aside: the title "Because of You" now belongs to Ne-Yo, who has done things with it no one with a pair of hands to clap will soon forget. And not just on the phenomenally appealing first single. Throughout Because of You, the sophomore disc by the songwriter responsible for such monster hits as Beyoncé's "Irreplaceable" and Rihanna's "Unfaithful," a flutter-voiced fluidity--the kind seldom heard since Michael Jackson's Off the Wall days--reigns. Jay-Z makes room to let it rip on "Crazy," and Jennifer Hudson wraps herself around it with restraint on "Leaving Tonight," a lovers' quarrel that could hold its own against anything Marilyn McCoo & Billy David Jr. cared to toss off in their heyday. If it's MJ who's lingered in Ne-Yo's ear longest, Prince hasn't gone silent, either: echoes poke up on the far-out "Sex with My Ex." Elsewhere, shades of contemporaries such as Nelly and Diddy show through. Overall, though, Ne-Yo's flammable hooks, flirty vibe, and flawless vocals reveal an R&B genius in the making. If the talent bar for up-and-comers is set impossibly high in the coming years, chances are it will be all because of him. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Quite Impressive!.......2007-07-12

I'm just saying you should check out what other reviews have been written from a reviewer before you let it pursued you for or against a release because it may influence how much credit you give their review.
This sophomore release by Neo shows maturity, growth and solidifies his presence in the R & B genre. Because of You, Crazy minus J-Z intro., Do You, Leaving Tonight, Aint Thinking About You, Make it Work, Tell Me, are most noteable. Which is quite a number of tracks, practically the whole CD. Each track flows into the next, you can really just press play and relax, let the music work it's magic.
BET Awards Show said it "Best R&B Male" enough said.

Love This CD.......2007-07-12

Simply put, this is a great CD! My favorite songs are:
2. Crazy f/ Jay-Z
4. Do You
6. Leaving Tonight
11. Say It

I recommend this CD to listeners who prefer a CD that isn't filled with featured rappers!

"say it".......2007-07-10

if "say it" were the ONLY song on the album, i still would've gotten my money's worth. i also love "do you", "because of you", and "can we chill". all in all i like about the same amount of songs on this album as i did on the other one.

Great Sophomore Album!.......2007-07-07

I am always wary of sophomore efforts from singers, but I really loved Ne-Yo's first CD, and I love the fact that he's a songwriter -- his songs usually make sense -- so I went ahead and picked it up even though I had only heard snippets of "Because of You" (the title track) and no other song. I'm glad I did. I really love this CD from start to finish -- the tracks are smooth and you can definitely see the influence from different artists on the CD. It's a "chill on a Saturday afternoon" CD (and that's exactly what I am doing right now), and I like it better than his first CD.

My favorite songs on the album: "Crazy" (featuring Jay-Z, it's well written and a really smooth entry on the CD); "Can We Chill" (smooth dance track about being in a club, which I usually hate, but this one is pretty well written as well and I love the beat and melody), "Addicted" (the premise is funny, and if you can laugh good-naturedly at Ne-Yo's grandstanding in the CD -- it's a great song), "Leaving Tonight" (I love Jennifer Hudson, she sounds like a goddess on this CD, American Idol shouldn't have cut her and I hope she comes out with a CD ASAP!) and "Sex With My Ex" (Prince fans should flock to this one, it sounds like something The Artist would've sung.)

Best.......2007-07-06

Neyo has come with his sophomore album STRONG. This is a play right through CD. All of the songs are HOT!

Average customer rating:

An OK Album
very good
R-Kelly brings it again
One song about SEX PLANET!
Still at large!

Double Up
R. Kelly
Manufacturer: Jive
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000P29B3U
Release Date: 2007-05-29

Tracks:

The Champ featuring Swizz Beatz
Double Up featuring Snoop Dogg
Tryin' To Get A Number featuring Nelly
Get Dirty featuring Chamillionaire
Leave Your Name
Freaky In The Club
The Zoo
I'm A Flirt Remix featuring T.I. and T-Pain
Same Girl duet with Usher
Real Talk
Hook It Up featuring Huey
Rock Star featuring Ludacris and Kid Rock
Best Friend featuring Keyshia Cole and Polow Da Don
Rollin'
Sweet Tooth
Havin' A Baby
Sex Planet
Rise Up

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R. Kelly's rep could be considered controversial at best, but that's not to say the man who does for raunch what Beyoncé does for backsides (that is, caused the masses to arrive at a more multidimensional consideration) is not a fascinating artist. On Double Up, arguably his most sex-crazed, diabolically sleazy CD to date, Kelly grunts like a monkey, envisions a hot and heavy interplanetary romp, and indulges in NC-17-rated rhymes. Stylistically, the self-described king of R&B kicks up a hip-hoppy storm, spitting rapid-fire rhymes and tossing the 'n' word around too freely. But then there's the saving grace: that voice. Throughout a couple of inspirational numbers and collaborations with friends such as Usher ("Same Girl") and Nelly ("Tryin' to Get a Number"), Kelly does what he did so capably on the megahit "I Believe I Can Fly": he reaches even reluctant listeners with deep-seated sincerity. Even when he doesn't, he still knows how to capture catchy--first single "I'm a Flirt," for example, locks it up with a whisper and a wink. --Tammy La Gorce

Album Description

The King of R&B's Double Up delivers a potent potion of pure signature R&B with some Hip Hop on top. Featuring collaborations with T.I., T-Pain, and more, the legendary R. Kelly joins forces with some of the hottest and best Hip-Hop talent and the result is fiercly sexy. From the amazing duet with Usher "Same Girl", to the smooth stylin of "Freaky In The Club," fans around the globe will jump at the opportunity to Double Up with R. Kelly

Customer Reviews:

An OK Album.......2007-07-17

I've always enjoyed R. Kelly's music from day one, back in the '90s. His recent and best album in this century is "TP3". "Double Up"is a little bit of a disappointment. There are a couple of good songs like "Get Dirty" with Chamillionaire, and "I'm A Flirt". The rest of the album is mediocre. One of the reviewers stated that he is 40 yrs old, but trying to pass himself off as a 25 yr old thug. I think a lot of this has to do with the way radio is nowadays. If his music was more mature, it would not get played on Hip-Hop stations, and would largely go un-noticed. Even video channels like BET would not pick it up. It's a pretty sad state-of-affairs if an artist has to try and act young, just to be able to get his album out there on commercial radio. The other thing that seems to be common is older artist featuring young Hip Hop artists on their albums. This is done to try and appeal to a young audience, and get picked up on radio. Nowadays, everyone seems to be fixated on Hip Hop, and great R&B singers seems to get looked over, or not even noticed by the media.

very good.......2007-07-15

don't usually buy this type of music. I think the songs are engaging. worth a buy.

R-Kelly brings it again.......2007-07-15

R-Kelly has been in the game for a minute making hit after hit from i wish to down low from his earlier classics. This cd here is more of the hip-hop side of r-kelly, which is not a bad thing but more r&b cuts would have been nicer. The jams that im feeling include imma flirt remix, same girl, rise up, freaky in the club, the title track, sex planet, leave your name, sweet tooth and havin a baby. R-Kelly could have done without rockstar because the song is just all over the place. Luda's verse is nice though. Even though his scandals may have turn away a lot of his fans, there is no denying that he still makes good music. This cd is definitely better that TP3 RELOADED but not better than his older material. Still a solid effort from the king of r&b. Cop it if you are a fan of r-kelly or like mixtures of r&b and hip-hop

One song about SEX PLANET!.......2007-07-14

A SONG ABOUT SEX PLANET SOME KIDS CAN BE LISTENING TO THAT SONG AND BE PUTTING BAD WORDS IN THERE HEAD THAT VERY SAD!

Still at large!.......2007-07-11

Make money for a large record company and you can stay out of prison for ______ing underage girls! He is so immature and just not all that as an artist. R Kelly should change his name to "lucky".

Average customer rating:

Pretty Good
Not impressed; More substance and hits would've been nice...
I'll take a drink over this album anyday!
Not Impressed
He's different and I like it

Epiphany
T-Pain
Manufacturer: Jive
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000P0JQ9Q
Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

Tallahassee Love
Church featuring Teddy Verseti
Tipsy
Show U How featuring Teddy Pain & Teddy Penderazdoun
I Got It
Suicide
Bartender featuring Akon
Backseat Action featuring Shawnna
Put It Down featuring Ray, Teddy Penderazdoun & Teddy Verseti
Time Machine
Yo Stomach featuring Tay Dizm
Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')Featuring Yung Joc
69 featuring J Lyriq
Reggae Night
Shottas featuring Kardinal Offishall & Cham
Right Hand
Sounds Bad

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T-Pain opens the liner notes to his hotly anticipated second disc with a couple of helpful definitions: An epiphany is "the manifestation of a supernatural being" (definition No. 1) or "a sudden moment of insight or revelation" (No. 2), the opening page puts forth. Because most of the R&B record-buying world knows that T-Pain is not a supernatural being, but a stylish and inventive singer from Tallahassee, it would seem the second definition inspired the title--T-Pain probably felt flashes of inspiration when laying out the lyrics. A single spin ought to convince listeners a little of both factored in, though: Songs like "Bartender" and "Buy U a Drank" send out a southern hip-hop vibe silky enough to be considered a revelation (thanks partially to Akon, who pitches in on "Bartender"). And because the entire album leans hard on the vocoder, tracks such as opener "Tallahassee Love," a nod to Tupac's "California Love," sound otherworldly, a la definition one. Throughout, T-Pain hands out hooks like there's been a two-for-one sale. Maybe they came to him in a series of epiphanies. Or maybe a benevolent R&B being--some supernatural force who knows how to make a hit record--whispered them in his ear. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Pretty Good.......2007-07-03

I noticed a lot of people did not like this album. I thought it was pretty damn good. The reason why I didn't give it five stars is because there are two stupid skit and two song I don't like. That leave me with 13 songs that I really liked. It has both a comical side and a serious side. I suggest you buy this album yourself and see what you think. It makes for good driving music too with a lot of bass. Check it out.

Not impressed; More substance and hits would've been nice..........2007-07-01

So I joined the bandwagon and bought EPIPHANY. Why you ask? Well my friends, "Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')" was bumping and it was one of the most undeniably catchy (as well as stupid) songs of 2007. I couldn't resist. I'm not a big fan of "clubby" R&B albums, but sometimes i give into guilty pleasures. In some respects with EPIPHANY (which I have to agree with one of the reviewers that this is no "epiphany" by any means), I wish I'd let the album itself pass by and just downloaded "Buy U A Drank". But I had to indulge and I can't help to say that ultimately EPIPHANY is a disappointment. Then, you also have to think mentally, that with such club-savvy artist as T-Pain, Akon, and sometimes R. Kelly (though excluding nis great new album DOUBLE UP), that the club-centric albums only tend to have one hit. Sure, EPIPHANY is good for a couple of worthy numbers (first single and "Church" to name a few), but overall, it is nothing but a mess. Sure, I'm happy T-Pain surprised everybody to take the #1 spot on the Billboard charts, hold back both Rihanna and expected chart-topper Paul McCartney, but still you wonder if people were expecting a real "epiphany" for the money. Oh well.

The album begins with the introductory track, "Tallahassee Love" in which T-Pain not only defines "epiphany" but also gives love back to his hometown, Tallahassee. It is completely unnecessary, as with most intro tracks, but it is actually better than some of the full length tracks on EPIPHANY. "Church" has the most undeniably catchy groove of EPIPHANY with an incredibly soulful guitar riff, tropical sounding drum-programming, and random interspersed "rah!" during the verse. Vocally, T-Pain sounds top notch, even if he is halfway between singing and rapping. T-Pain sounds among the hardest ever when he sings: "***damn, you think you cool, you think I'm not, you think you're tough, ***damn, you think you're hard, you think I'm soft, you think you're rough... I'm gonna have to take you're a** to church..." Sure the song's ridiculous, but it is worthy of spins in the CD player. "Tipsy" features overall repetitive, but sound production work, with an undeniably catchy sounding synth-line. Sure the track lacks substance, but it is the same man who took "I'm N Luv Wit A Stripper" to #6 on the pop charts. "Show U How" is plain annoying and odd, though the hook is well performed. "Suicide" is perhaps T-Pain's first attempt at being serious (it is a song about AIDS), but he falls short, particularly when he uses clumsy lines as "cause I f***** her/ and didn't have a rubber on me." Sure, it is a worthy enough track, but again, it comes over cornier than it ultimately should.

Second single "Bartender" tries to bank on the success of the great "Buy You a Drank", but it also falls short. It isn't bad, but the repetitive piano loop doesn't quite sell as well as the great "Buy You A Drank". Sure, T-Pain jacks his discoverer Akon, but it still doesn't make "Bartender" as top-notch as the inescapable first single. "Backseat Action" features mammoth drums supporting T-Pains heavily produced vocals (that stupid vocal effect again) and proves to be one of this albums few stronger tracks. "Put It Down" is solid as well, making it look like EPIPHANY might have a stab at redeeming itself after a number of misses via "Show U How" or even the utter unconvincing nature of "Suicide". "Put It Down" actually has some very nice moments, even moreso than "Backseat Action". "Time Machine" is a miss, while "Yo Stomach" is OK. "Buy You a Drink" almost comes too late, and is followed by misses that continue all the way to the end of the album ("69", "Shottas", "Right Hand", and finally "Sounds Bad").

It's unfortunate for T-Pain because had he bottled the best of EPIPHANY and perhaps written songs with more substance not so focused on sex or the strip-club, he may have truly had his FIRST epiphany. Sure at times, EPIPHANY is on the edge of at least being average, but with so many misses and with numerous unconvincing moments and a title such as EPIPHANY, a listener can't help but rip on T-Pain. More substance in the future please - you are a talented rapper and vocalist. 2 stars.

I'll take a drink over this album anyday!.......2007-06-28

I only bought this album for the hit single Buy you a drink. And its funny because thats the only jammin' song on there ! Thank God I bought it bootleg for 3 bucks because its not worth the retail price!( Yeah Yeah I know alot of people may look down on others that buy or sell bootleg copies of cd's but hey if the artist only drops one hot single and nothing else what can you expect! Im sure as hell not gonna chance all my money for a cd that dont jam!)

Not Impressed.......2007-06-23

This is another album where only the singles are a hit. Save your dough.

He's different and I like it.......2007-06-22

I decided to take a chance and buy TPain's new album. I love it. I'll be honest and say I didn't expect it to be good at all, but I was highly surprised with some of his tracks. His voice is different and I will agree with another reviewer and say that he's not afraid to try new things with his songs, and for that he stands out. And besides everybody has got him on their album, so what does that tell the haters? :)

Four stars no doubt!

Average customer rating:

Best Cd Yet
LOSO DOES IT AGAIN
Fab's has another hit
Decent
From Nothin' To Somethin'

From Nothin' to Somethin'
Fabolous
Manufacturer: Def Jam
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000MCID4Q
Release Date: 2007-06-12

Tracks:

From Nothin' To Somethin' Intro
Yep, I'm Back
Change Up feat. Akon
Make Me Better feat. Ne-Yo
Baby Don't Go feat. T- Pain
Return Of The Hustle feat. Swizz Beatz
Gangsta Don't Play feat. Junior Reid
Real Playa Like feat. Lloyd
First Time feat. Rihanna
Diamonds feat. Young Jeezy
Brooklyn feat. JAY-Z & Uncle Murda
I'm The Man feat. Red Café
Jokes On You feat. Pusha T
What Should I Do feat. Lil' Mo

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It's hard to catch a break when you're Fabolous. Though his skills as a manufacturer of blazing-hot street bangers and pop-crossover hits have not gone unnoticed by the hip-hop hype machine, the Brooklyn rapper hasn't come close to matching 50-Cent and similarly gifted superstars in the sales department. Which accounts for his decision, with album No. 4, to do somethin' about it. From Nothin' to Somethin' rounds up a massive herd of talent--Akon is here, and so are Swiss Beatz, Rihanna, Young Jeezy, Jay-Z, Lloyd, Junior Reid, Ne-Yo, and T-Pain. It's a little hard to locate Fabo on "Change Up," the Akon track, but otherwise he goes about spreading his Fabolousness throughout: "Diamonds," a bling-centric track with Jeezy, benefits from a borrowed take-it-easy Southern drawl, "Brooklyn" brings it home for New York with a spirit seldom seen since the East Coast/West Coast war was at its nastiest, and "Return of the Hustle" solidifies a career built on street cred with an asphalt-hot beat. Start to finish, but especially on the Timbaland-helmed "Make Me Better," production is top-notch. If there's a disc that can restore the fabulousness to being Fabolous, Somethin' is it. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Best Cd Yet.......2007-07-19

I got this cd for the song Make me Betta, but the whole cd is great, I highly recommend this cd to anyone.

LOSO DOES IT AGAIN.......2007-07-19

I would have have to say I was pretty happy with this album. Probably not his best work, but definitely worth buying. From nothing to something definitely seems like it is intended to be a bit more commercial sounding than his last album.

Fab's has another hit.......2007-07-12

Don't know why people are giving this low stars if you don't like it then don't worry about it. Listen to the classic rap albums all day and cry about the new hip pop that is out today. Cry to yourself though and don't be bitter about Fabolous new album because it is good hip pop album. I recommend buying this hip pop album it is worth it. HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Decent.......2007-07-11

Fabolous's 4th album is "From Nothin To Somethin". What I've always noticed about fab is that even though he tries to sound mainstream a lot he is still very underrated. Fabolous is right in same category as Trick Daddy & Mystikal. They can make good songs but their albums never really blow you away or make you say wow that's some tight s**t right there.

"From Nothin To Somethin" is a 15 track release with collaborations on all but 2 songs.

The album gets off to a pretty good start with "From Nothin To Somethin Intro", a decent opener that kind of sounds like a freestyle. the beat is crazy. And if the song was a little bit longer instead of just being an intro it would probably be one of the better songs on here. This album is basically the typical rap album these days. You got the songs where he constatly brags about himself ("Yep, I'm Back", "I'm The Man" feat. Red Cafe & "Jokes On You" feat. Pusha-T of The Clipse). As well as the songs for the ladies ("Baby Don't Go" feat. T-Pain, "Make Me Better" feat. NE-YO, "First Time" feat. Rihanna & "Real Playa Like" feat. Lloyd). You got the club bangers ("Diamonds" feat. Young Jeezy & "Return Of The Hustle" feat. Swizz Beatz). "Brooklyn" feat. Jay-Z & Uncle Murda has a great beat. But the hook is very dissapointing. It reminds me of "New York S**t" from Busta Rhymes's cd The Big Bang. The standout track for me is "Gangsta Don't Play" feat. Junior Reid. The beat is tight and Fab and J Reid deliver a solid street track. The only two songs that Fabolous really shows any hunger on are "Change Up" feat. Akon and the deep track "What Should I Do" feat. Lil Mo. And the bonus track "This Is Family" feat. Ransom, Freck Billionaire, Red Cafe, Joe Budden & Paul Cain is a solid posse cut. This album will go platinum but it isn't album of the year material.

My Top 5

1. "Real Playa Like" feat. Lloyd
2. "Diamonds" feat. Young Jeezy
3. "Change Up" feat. Akon
4. "Return Of The Hustle" feat. Swizz Beatz
5. "Make Me Better" feat. NE-YO

Honorable mention tracks

- "Gangsta Don't Play" feat. Junior Reid
- "Brooklyn" feat. Jay-Z & Uncle Murda
- "What Should I Do" feat. Lil Mo

From Nothin' To Somethin'.......2007-07-10

Definitely not his best but trust me it will grow on you. If you're a real Fab fan u will be willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. The problem with this album is not a lack of features got em (Lloyd, T-Pain, Akon, Jay-Z, Ne-yo, Red Cafe, Rihanna) or hot beatz got em (Just Blaze, Swizz Beatz etc.) but a lack of hooks. Brooklyn w/ Jay-Z was especially disappointing for that reason. But The cd does have at least 7 pretty good tracks and who can deny the kid with the Grammy grin? Hope this helps. Najwa >: <

Average customer rating:

R & B is back
Lovin This CD
Left alot to be desired
BANGING
Hmm, not much here

Sex Love & Pain
Tank
Manufacturer: Blackground Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000P6R822
Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

Coldest
I'm Coming Home
My Body
Please Don't Go
I Hate You
Heartbreaker
Who Dat
When
Wedding Song
My Heart
I Love You
I Love Them Girls

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Tank, on Sex, Love & Pain, is like Luther Vandross only slightly lewder: He'll be the first to admit, as he does on the three-part opening track "Coldest," that he's "somewhat of a hustler out here on the street... occasional strip clubs and shots of Hennessy." That doesn't stop him from laying his heart on the line, though. Repeatedly. Midtempo grooves like "I'm Coming Home," a hopeful reunion song, and "Heartbreaker," a limber-voiced lament that outlines a crumbled relationship, show Tank's tender side and take the romantically inclined places more real-seeming than Luther's songs. Throughout the long lineup of love-gone-wrong tracks, the brawny guy with the tattooed back doesn't forget his playful side, either. Before Timbaland sidles up and gets closing track "I Love Them Girls" all trademark-sizzly, Tank does some titillating of his own via the sexed-up steamer "My Body." --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

R & B is back.......2007-07-19

Wonderful cd. Listened to it 3 times in a row. Im glad he's back. Songs are very well written, kind of reminds me of Jaheim "Ghetto Love" CD.

Lovin This CD.......2007-07-13

This cd stays in constant rotation in my player at work and home. I love the whole cd, especially "My Body" and "Who Dat". Tank out did himself on this one.

Left alot to be desired.......2007-07-04

Anticipated this album so much, but it turned out to be a let down. Most of the songs sounded the same, you would think he would write himself a lot of #1 hits as he has done for others but it just wasn't the case here. I really gave it a 3 because I still think he is so sexy.

BANGING.......2007-07-03

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST AND BANGING CD I HAVE PURCHASED. I AM LOOKING FOR TO THE NEW CD FROM TANK, TYRESE AND GUIWINE. SORRY IF I SPELLED SOMETHING WRONG. I LISTEN TO THIS EACH AND EVERYDAY. GOOD JOB TANK

Hmm, not much here.......2007-06-30

I'm so sorry but this album did nothing for me. I keep buying his albums and he keeps having like a good 3 songs on each album that I totally love. I dubbed a copy and sold the orginal.
There may be someone out there that likes this album but it just wasn't working for me.
Sorry.

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Licensed to Ill	Awesome, I Shot That	DVD Video Anthology - Criterion Collection