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Average customer rating: CD Classic A CLASSIC The Chronic The Chronic

The Chronic Dr. Dre Manufacturer: Death Row Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Doggystyle 2001 Straight Outta Compton 2Pac - Greatest Hits All Eyez on Me ASIN: B00005AQEQ Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

1. The Chronic (Intro)
2. Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin')
3. Let Me Ride
4. The Day the Niggaz Took Over
5. Nuthin' But a "G" Thang
6. Deeez Nuuuts
7. Lil' Ghetto Boy
8. A Nigga Witta Gun
9. Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat
10. The $20 Sack Pyramid
11. Lyrical Gangbang
12. High Powered
13. The Doctor's Office
14. Stranded on Death Row
15. The Roach [The Chronic Outro]
16. Bitches Ain't Shit

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1989's Straight Outta Compton, by Dre's previous outfit N.W.A., may have shined the public spotlight on the genre, but The Chronic legitimized it. That is not to say that Snoop Doggy Dogg (The Chronic marks his debut) and Dre's raps are for everyone; the subject matter is the sex, drugs, violence, and politics of South Central Los Angeles, and the phrasing is explicit, to say the least. But The Chronic's real genius is the music. By breeding hip-hop, jazz (studio instrumentation includes saxophones and flutes), funk, and soul (sampled artists include Parliament, Donny Hathaway, and Isaac Hayes), Dre creates downright intoxicating grooves. If you can't feel The Chronic pulsating through your veins, maybe your heart's not pumping. --Bill Crandall

Album Description

Death Row Records. Digitally remastered and repackaged in jewel box in slipcase. Enhanced portion features the classic video Dre Day. 2001 reissue.

Customer Reviews:

CD.......2007-05-08

I have bought this CD about 6 times in my life since it has always seemed to dissapear. I love this album!!!

Classic.......2007-04-11

If you've listened to this, you'll know that the the subject matter is basically generic gangsta rap. I'll give you that there's some pure garbage gangsta rap out there (i think you know which people i'm talking aboutt here) However when its done right it can be amazing, and this classic proves that.

It's not my favourite of Death Row's classic era (All Eyez On Me) but definitely worth a listen. The skits are actually funny with some amazing g funk (which was the sub genre this album started) and some very catchy rhymes from all the Deathrow family, (Snoop, Tha Pound, Lady Of Rage)

The standouts for me are Nuthin But A G Thang of course), Lil Ghetto Boy (my personal favourite), Deez Nuuutz, Stranded On Death Row (fantastic compilation) and Dre Day (hilarious!)

A CLASSIC.......2007-04-04

This is one of the best CDs ever recorded. Taking genre out and just rating CDs for their quality, from start to finish this is one of the greatest ever. The music under the lyrics, the flow, the groove, the lyrics, the production. A masterpiece.

The Chronic.......2007-02-24

This is one of those albums that you will buy several times throughout your lifetime. I, myself, have bought this 4 or 5 times, twice when it was out on tape. I think Dr. Dre is one of the most intricate producers in hip hop. His production has been responsible for the igniting the careers of some of hip hop's finest. It's extremely accessible, yet still incredibly complex. His rapping is better than most of today's rappers. He has a deep, sort of laid back kind of flow. All of his lyrics are on point as well. This is stuff you can party to, as well as jam to by yourself. I understand that this record has been out for quite some time. I remember when it was released, long ago, I had to keep it hidden from my parents. I just feel it's my duty to encourage the new generation of hip hop heads to go back to their roots and see where a lot of the greats came from. Highly recommended.

The Chronic .......2007-02-23

The Chronic (intro)
Dre Day 8/10,
Let Me Ride 8/10
The Day The... Took Over 8/10
Nuthin' But A G thang 7/10
Deeez... 9/10
Lil Ghetto Boy 8/10
A... Witta Gun 7/10
Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat 8/10
The $20 Sac Pyramid (skit)
Lyrical Gangbang 7/10
High Powered 7/10
The Doctors Office (skit)
Stranded On Death Row 7/10
The Roach (The Chronic Outro) 6/10
... Aint... 10/10

Average customer rating: A true Death Row classic! Great production but lyrics can get monotonous Brings Back Memories Snoop Will Never Be Tha Same Doin' it DOGGYSTYLE!

Doggystyle Snoop Doggy Dogg Manufacturer: Death Row Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Chronic 2001 Straight Outta Compton All Eyez on Me Life After Death ASIN: B00005AQF7 Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

1. Bathtub
2. G Funk Intro
3. Gin and Juice
4. That Shiznit
5. Lodi Dodi
6. Murder Was the Case (Death After Visualizing Eternity)
7. Serial Killa
8. Who Am I? (What's My Name) ?
9. For All My Niggaz and Bitches
10. Ain't No Fun (If My Homies Can't Have None)
11. Doggy Dogg World
12. GZ and Hustlas
13. Pump Pump

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Produced by the infamous Dr. Dre with assistance from Mr. Suge Knight, Doggy Style was the first solo outing by Calvin Broadus a.k.a. Snoop Doggy Dog. Incorporating a straight gangsta vibe into the deep funk grooves pioneered by George Clinton and his Parliament-Funkadelic ensemble, Snoop and Dre dogmatically invent the "G-Funk" aesthetic. Espousing an irreverent dope, bitches, and guns mentality, Doggy Style garnered the Parental Advisory for explicit lyrics it sorely deserved. Still, Snoop's lazy-yet-acrobatic rap/drawl is distinctive and undeniably entertaining. With additional vocals from Tha Dogg Pound (Nate Dogg, Warren G, Kurupt, and Dat Nigger Daz), this disc is deceptively professional and musically quite slick. "Murder Was The Case" is practically an inner-city classic, while "Ain't No Fun" is another blunted, urban-rap anthem. Woof! --Mitch Myers

Album Description

Death Row Records. Digitally remastered, repackaged & enhanced classic. Enhanced portion features the classic video What's My Name. Packaged in a jewel box in a slipcase. 2001 reissue.

Customer Reviews:

A true Death Row classic!.......2007-07-05

This is by far Snoop's best project and he's had some pretty good stuff in recent years. This cd takes back in time when i was out there running the streets and doing my thing on the party tip. This album really put Snoop's career over the top.

Great production but lyrics can get monotonous .......2007-05-31

This album could've really been something amazing, but due to the constant repetitive lyrics Doggystyle falls short of it's potential. The production on here is fantastic, and there are some definite classics, but some might find it hard to listen to this album from beginning to end because the lyrics get incredibly monotonous.

Nevertheless, 'Doggystyle' remains a great release and possibly the best Snoop has put out. The funky production is great, and it features some classic tracks (Gin & Juice, Murder Was the Case), though my favorites are Lodi-Dodi (a spaced-out, kick arse track, my personal favorite), That Shiznit and the already mentioned 'Murder was the Case'. There's not a single awful track on here, and it features some great guests as well. Unfortunately, if Snoop would show some emotion once in awhile or rap about something meaningful this could have been something epic. As it stands, 'Doggystyle' is a great hip-hop release that will go down in history for numerous reason. I probably might have made this sound like a negative review, but I am only pointing out the cons over the pros because the vast majority of the reviews are proclaiming this as a flawless classic when it definitely has some problems.

Brings Back Memories.......2007-05-06

This is the first album I ever got. I got it in Junior High School from a friend on cassette tape and back then I was a very casual rap fan unlike now, but I have to say I loved it. I now have the 2001 re-release with 13 tracks. Every song is a winner and definitely helped propel the rap industry into the G-Funk Era in 1993 and 1994. Snoop's drawl definitely complements Dr. Dre's awesome melodic funk. I like this one better than the Chronic, and that one bangs too! One of my favorite jams here is "For All My N----z And B---es" where Tha Dogg Pound and Lady of Rage kills the track with relentless gangbanger flows over a bass heavy mobbin beat and loud whiny synths Dr. Dre popularized in the early to mid 90's. "G'z And Hustlaz" is interesting, for the beat brings in elements of rock n roll guitars and Snoop kills the track. He has one of the best flows in the game on this album. I really can't say much more that what has been already said. "Serial Killa" again brings in that whiny synth and Tha Pound and RBX bring so much heat to the table; all 3 kick such mainy flows right out the mental ward, what a classic. "Gin And Juice," "Doggy Dogg World" are what they are, classic G-Funk that stand the test of time; songs like those were repeatedly looked to for influence on other West Coast and even some southern albums in the mid 90's era. "What's My Name" definitely is bouncy, anthemic, and catchy over a P-Funk type sample, another G-Funk stable. If only rap was as passionate as Snoop, Dre and his guests were in this day of age. Timeless classic is the best way to sum up Doggystyle.

Snoop Will Never Be Tha Same.......2007-03-08

I bought the Doggystyle CD about 3 or 4 weeks ago. I had liked Snoop's recent singles like "Drop it Like it's Hot," and "That's That" but man, his singles from 93 are, there's no other word for it, classic. The singles "Gin and Juice and "Who Am I(What's my Name)" are phenomical. Unlike some rap artists, Snoop Doggy Dogg's work is almost always good rap music whether it's from Doggystyle to Tha Blue Carpet Treatment (I have both CDs) but his music was the best on this album for some reason. It might just be because I like this album the best or because of several differences of his music style.
Pretty much every song on here has amazing funky and West Coast beats unlike a lot of his newer music. Don't get me wrong, I loved Tha Blue Carpet Treatment but most of the beats on it weren't very...funky.
Snoop Dogg can still rhyme but not quite as well as on this CD. Like Jay-Z, Snoop spits out the right words at the right time(as I said on a Reasonable Doubt review). I don't know what it is but he's just isn't the same. Doggystyle is probably one of the most worthy rap albums of being a classic along with Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt, Dr. Dre's Chronic, and Eminem's Marshall Marthers LP.
As for his other albums... I'm not really writing this to explain them but most were quite good. Though I enjoyed Paid Tha Cost to Be Da Boss and Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, like I said, they're not the same. His next album, Tha Doggfather was a fine follow up but it's just not classic. Snoop Doggy Dogg will probably never be able to match this effort. Most of his fans know that and I think he does too. But I doubt it will be forgotten anytime soon after all of its impact. This is it. Snoop's 4x platinum Death Row Record album. A true classic, not an average modern rap CD that will be out of print in 10 more years.

Doin' it DOGGYSTYLE!.......2007-02-24

This album is a straight up classic from top to bottom. Every song is great including the intro and skits. Standouts include "Gin and Juice", "Tha Shiznit", "Murder Was The Case", "Who Am I"(best track in my opinion), and "Aint No Fun." This was the last album Dre produced the entire album for another artist and Dre's production did not disappoint. Dre took a whole lotta samples to create a G Funk masterpiece.This album was Snoop's so i gotta give credit where credit is due. On this album, he was young, hungry, and his voice sounded so smooth and on point which perfectly meshed with dre's beats. Snoop brought a whole new flow, look, and attitude to being a rapper. He's so different than any other rapper in the game and that's why I'm a fan. All guests on the album hold their own especially Kurupt sort of stealing snoop's spotlight on a couple songs. I think Tha Dogg Pound should always be the most heavily used guets on Snoop's albums because they got alotta talent and them w/ Snoop create the ultimate Dogged out team. I constantly listen to this album over and over and never get tired of it. I just wish the songs "Doggystyle" ft. George Clinton, "Tha Next Episode" ft. Dr. Dre, "Gz Up Hoes Down", and "Playing for Keeps" ft. the Convicts were included because each one is produced by Dre and each one is hot. i understand they wanted to keep the album short and sweet and that's why these tracks were not included, but they would make this album even crazier...imagine that? Death Row to this day still hasn't released these songs so i'm getting tired of waiting. This was Snoop in his prime although I also like Tha Doggfather, Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, Tha Last Meal, and a select few from "Da Game is to be sold not to be told" and "No Limit Top Dogg" but they still don't compare to "Doggystyle." His stuff with the Eastsidaz are also solid. People give Snoop a lot of criticism when they only hear his commercial stuff nowadays. Snoop changes his style up for every album and i understand that and i'm still a fan. All y'all Snoop Doggy Dogg haters need to slow up. Anywayz,I would like to see snoops last album with dre production on every song but this is highly unlikely but would be crazy. If not, we always have DOGGYSTYLE...my favorite rap album of all time. Other West Coast classics are Ice Cube "Amerikkkaz most wanted" and "Death Certificate", Mack 10's self titled album, WC-"Curb Servin", Dr. Dre "The Chronic", MC Ren "Kizz My Black AZZ" and "Shock of the hour", Bad Azz "Word on tha Street", Tha Dogg Pound "Dogg Food", Eazy E "Its On-187um killa", and so many others. West Coast rap all night betta yet foe life! and i'm out ssssssssssee ya......

Average customer rating: 2Pac's Darkest Album Favourite 2Pac album I just had to bring him back Perfect way to end Pac's career Tupac Black Jesus

The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory Makaveli Manufacturer: Death Row Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: All Eyez on Me Me Against the World R U Still Down? (Remember Me) 2Pacalypse Now Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. ASIN: B00005AQGH Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

1. Intro/Bomb First (My Second Reply)
2. Hail Mary
3. Toss It Up
4. To Live & Die In L.A.
5. Blasphemy
6. Life Of An Outlaw
7. Just Like Daddy
8. Krazy
9. White Man'z World
10. Me And My Girlfriend
11. Hold Ya Head
12. Against All Odds

Customer Reviews:

2Pac's Darkest Album.......2007-07-19

i'd have to say that this is one of my favorite 2Pac albums he comes with straight fire on this album his lyrics are deep and dark this album has some great 2Pac hits me and my girlfriend to live and die in l.a hail mary toss it up & a great diss track against all odds if your a fan of hip/hop cop this album

Favourite 2Pac album.......2007-05-12

"Watchin time fly I love my people do or die
But I wonder why we scared to let eachother fly" - Krazy

That's real from the realest MC, 2Pac - RIP.

I just had to bring him back.......2007-04-23

Dont get me wrong. I love All Eyez On Me. It was one of the best albums of 96 but it was missing the political side of Pac. The conscious side. On this album you get Pac's anger at other rappers but you also get some insight like White Man's World, Blasphemy and Krazy. Its unfortunate to hear the diss tracks like Bomb First and Against All Odds get more mention over White Man's World and Krazy but I understand where most people's heads are at. Standout tracks: BOMB FIRST, HAIL MARY, TOSS IT UP, TO LIVE AND DIE IN LA, BLASPHEMY, LIFE AS AN OUTLAW, KRAZY, WHITE MAN,S WORLD, ME AND MY GIRLFRIEND and AGAINST ALL ODDS. Filler: I never felt Just Like Daddy. Bottom Line: In 96, Pac droppped to classics, All Eyez On Me and The Don Killuminati. Pac's rhymes were great, the production was different but good. All in all it was a great album.

Perfect way to end Pac's career.......2007-04-10

It does seem more of a compilation than an album to me. It basically has songs for everything he had done in his career so far, for introspective we have "Krazy" and "Hold Ya Head", for political we have "White Man'z World", for outlaw we have "Life Of An Outlaw, for diss songs we have "Bomb First" and "Against All Odds" and so on. All in all its a classic album though ranks as my third favourite (behind Me Against The World and All Eyez on Me) The production shines once again and Pac never dissapoints. Highly recommended to all Pac fans who don't already own this

Tupac Black Jesus.......2006-09-01

First of all it would not make any sense for suge to have tried to kill Pac come on that little money he owed pac is nothing compared to what he's getting sued for now so all you idiots hush with that noise. Anyway this album is timeless you could listen to this in 2059 and it will still be relevant. True LEgend

Average customer rating: This is a Tight Compilation...but... This is a strong compilation of West Coast rap! what the hell? Deathrow,Greatest Hitz THE ENTIRE HISTORY OF DEATHROW RECORDS

Death Row Greatest Hits Various Artists Manufacturer: Priority Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Disco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of Death Row Ryde or Die, Vol. 1 2001 2Pac - Greatest Hits The Chronic ASIN: B000003AGH Release Date: 1996-11-26

Tracks:

1. Nuthin' But A G Thang - Dr. Dre
2. Gin & Juice - Snoop Doggy Dogg
3. Afro Puffs - Lady Of Rage
4. Natural Born Killaz - Dr. Dre/Ice Cube
5. Who Am I (What's My Name) - Snoop Doggy Dogg
6. Keep Their Heads Ringin' - Dr. Dre
7. No Vaseline - Ice Cube
8. Doggy Dogg World - Snoop Doggy Dogg
9. Keep Ya Head Up - 2Pac
10. Murdr Was The Case (SDTK) - Snoop Doggy Dogg
11. Lil' Ghetto Boy - Dr. Dre
12. Ain't No Fun - Snoop Doggy Dogg
13. Lodi Dodi - Snoop Doggy Dogg
14. Stranded On Death Row - Dr. Dre
15. The Shiznit - Snoop Doggy Dogg
16. Dear Mama - 2Pac
17. Me Against The World - 2Pac

Tracks:

1. Let Me Ride (RMX) - Dr. Dre
2. Gin & Juice (RMX) - Snoop Doggy Dogg
3. Dayreaming - Michel'le
4. Who Am I (What's My Name) (RMX) - Snoop Doggy Dogg
5. Nuthin But A G Thang (RMX) - Dr. Dre
6. I Get Around (RMX) - 2Pac
7. Lil Ghetto Boy (RMX) - Dr. Dre
8. Hit Em Up - 2Pac
9. Who Been There, Who done That? - J-Flex
10. F--- Wit Dre Day (RMX) - Jewell
11. Pour Out A Little Liquor - Thug Life/2Pac
12. What Would You Do - Tha Dogg Pound
13. Come Up To My Room - Jodeci
14. Come When I Call - Donny Boy
15. Me In Your World - Dat Nigga Daz
16. Smile For Me Now - 2Pac/Scarface

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One wonders who troublesome Death Row kingpin Suge Knight is addressing in the liners to the 2 CD Death Row Greatest Hits package when he notes: "Rap is a style wherein a combination of talking, as well as singing, is set to hip-hop music." Uh, given that the booklet also features sales figures for assorted DR smashes (five million for Snoop Doggy Dogg's Doggystyle, four million for Dr. Dre's The Chronic, six million for 2Pac's All Eyez on Me, and so forth), it would seem that more than a few folks are aware of this thing Suge calls "rap." Musically, maybe the "N," "B," "M," and "F" words aren't your thing, but when the history of '90s pop music is written, Death Row will warrant a chapter. And, as anthologies go, this one's murderous. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

This is a Tight Compilation...but..........2005-11-14

If you really want to have Death Row's Greatest hits, you jsut need to go out and pick up "The Chronic", "DoggyStyle", & "All Eyez on Me". That's Deathrows greatest...No questions asked!

This is a strong compilation of West Coast rap! .......2004-09-20

Even though Death Row Records is not as dominant as it once was, you have to commend them for making challenging West Coast rap hits. This greatest hits album proves that and Disc 1 has all those massive hits by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, Dogg Pound and some other artists on that label. The street themes, while shocking and violent in most parts, are understandable in these songs. You have been warned, so be cautious when you hear this album. Disc 2 is good too, but not as strong as Disc 1. They wanted to get that album out for the holiday season in 1996, so they packed a lot of songs on it. The shocker is 2Pac's dissing of Mobb Deep and Notorious B.I.G. on Hit 'em Up. This song wasn't necessary and 2Pac's anger is painfully obvious in that song. But the gangsta sounds and live feel of most songs here are what drive this collection. Althought most of the former artists left the label, I feel that Death Row can rebound if they can find a good artist who has that "it" factor for their label. A very sprawling and danceable collection of West Coast rap in their highest early '90s glory!!!!

what the hell?.......2003-10-27

This CD would be 5 stars except what the hell are these old 2Pac songs doing on here? Keep Ya Head Up, Me Against the World, I Get Around, and Dear Mama are great songs but they are not Death Row songs. What idiot decided to add these on here? The only Death Row 2Pac song on here is Hit Em Up. Why didn't they add 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted, California Love, and Hail Mary, etc. instead? The four 2Pac songs on here aren't anything like the other songs and are not Death Row so it makes no sense to include them, not to mention No Vaseline by Ice Cube, which I have no idea why it was included. All the other songs are great, I just wish they wouldn't make stupid decisions to add songs that have nothing to do with the label. I am famialiar with all these songs but I will not buy this album. They should release a correct Death Row's Greatest Hits. I am really bothered by the inclusion of these non-Death Row 2Pac songs and I can't think of any reason why they were included. Whoever decided to put them on must be smoking crack.

Deathrow,Greatest Hitz.......2003-10-13

The logistics of having legendary, multi-platinum artists like Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Tupac and other veteran West Coast acts under the same roof nowadays is mind numbing. Before money, egos, and beefs got in the way, all these MCs called Death Row Records home. From 1992 to 1996, Suge Knight's label was the most consistent selling label in rap- all their releases went at least platinum until 1996's Christmas on Death Row. To celebrate the success of those glory years, we have Death Row Greatest Hits, a 2-CD package of classic West Coast anthems.

The first disc is by far the stronger of the two, as it includes tracks from the classic releases The Chronic and Doggystyle. Songs like "Nuthin But A G Thang," "Gin and Juice" and "Ain't No Fun" are obvious choices for inclusion. However, there are some strange surprises, like Ice Cube's "No Vaseline," a classic battle track despite the fact that Cube was never on Death Row. Although Tupac was signed to Tha Row in 1995, all of his appearances on Disc 1 come from his early career. With the vast catalog Suge Knight had to choose from, its bizarre that he decided to acquire the rights to these songs for this release. Still, the album is no worse for that fact. Despite leaning a bit too heavily on The Chronic and Doggystyle, Disc 1 comes correct with "Afro Puffs," the Lady of Rage's moment of glory. For anyone who forgot, Rage has skills and flavor to spare on the Dr. Dre-produced track:

Instead of cointinuing Death Row's legacy chronologically on Disc 2, Suge opts instead to pack it with remixes of songs on Disc 1. All "Gin and Juice (Remix)" and "Lil Ghetto Boy (Remix)" do is remind the listener of the original's superiority. The remix to Tupac's "I Get Around" is horrible, laced with saxophone straight from adult contemporary radio. The few R&B songs that Death Row ever did are represented in the form of Jodeci's "Come Up to My Room" and Danny Boy's "Come When I Call." Disc 2 is a mixed bag in the end: the weak Dr. Dre-diss "Who Been There, Who Done That" (performed by J-Flex) is balanced by "Hit Em Up." The disc also gives Dat Nigga Daz a chance to shine producing the hard funk of "Me In Your World" and the breezy, DJ Quik-esque "Let Me Ride (Remix)."

While Death Row Greatest Hits has no shortage of classic songs, when you consider the label's track record and huge catalog of hits, this package is slightly underwhelming. Where is "Regulate," "Dollaz and Sense" and "California Love"? Tupac's All Eyez on Me became the label's biggest hit ever, but it is completely absent here. But considering Death Row's refusal to progress into the future (where is Crooked I, by the way?), Greatest Hits is steeply rooted in its glorious past.

THE ENTIRE HISTORY OF DEATHROW RECORDS.......2002-10-07

DEATHROW WAS THE THANG FOR A MINUTE UNTIL PAC DIED AND SUGE WAS INCARCERRATED ANYWAY THESE MUGS RULED THE WEST COAST RAP SCENE AND DR. DRE WAS A GENIUS FOR CREATING THE G FUNK SOUND AND INTRODUCING THE WORLD TO ACTS LIKE SNOOP DOGG, NATE DOGG, RBX, DAZ, KURUPT, WARRENG, JEWELL, AND THE LADY OF RAGE.

MUCH SUCESS TO YA'LL ALL OF YOU PUT IN MUCH WORK AND THE DEATHROW LEGACY IS FAR FROM FORGOTTEN.

Average customer rating: Not That Great hold up this aint fair. Half and half Pretty Good good album But could have been better

Death Row: Snoop Doggy Dogg at His Best [Unreleased] Snoop Doggy Dogg Manufacturer: Priority Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: 2Pac - Greatest Hits Da Game Is To Be Sold, Not To Be Told Tha Doggfather Ice Cube - Greatest Hits R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece ASIN: B00004SCDQ Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

1. Muthin' But A G Thang
2. Head Doctor
3. Gin & Juice
4. Eastside Party
5. Murder Was The Case (remix)
6. Ain't No Fun (If The Homies Can't Have None)
7. Doggfather (remix)
8. Midnight Love
9. Eastside
10. Who Am I (What's My Name)
11. Doggy Dogg World
12. Too High (Poly High)
13. Vapors
14. Usual Suspects
15. Keep It Real

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Chuck D of Public Enemy once prophesized that if artists didn't own their masters (tapes), the masters will own the artists. Well, hip-hop's fave gangster CEO Suge Knight owns most of his former high-profile label mates' master tapes and continues to issue collections of dated works by Tha Dogg Pound, Dr. Dre, and now Snoop. Originally entitled Dead Man Walking to scare the willies out of Snoop, this release comes with a big fat greasy caveat emptor. Sure, this is a ghetto fab collection of the Doggfather's finest pre-No Limit and Doggystyle Records moments dating back to his brilliant cover of Biz Markie's "Vapors" on Tha Doggfather album. That said, Snoop wants nothing to do with this release because he won't receive any proceeds from it and has urged his fans not to buy it. Contractual shenanigans aside, this release is off the hook and contains most of Snoop's finest career headbangers, from "Gin and Juice" to "Who Am I (What's My Name)." A great purchase if you can live with your conscience. --Dalton Higgins

Customer Reviews:

Not That Great.......2006-05-30

Now this is by far the worst greatest hits I've ever seen. First off Suge Knight is stealing money off Snoop by realeasing stuff like this. Most of the unreleased songs shouldn't have seen the light of day, well I like Eastside Party and Midnight Love but the rest are totally wack. It also is missing some of the hits like Snoop's Upside Ya Head, Dre Day, 2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted, Wanted Dead Or Alive, Tha Doggfather and Lil Ghetto Boy. I suppose Suge is planning to come back with a volume 2 greatest hits with a whole lot more crappy unreleased tracks. They could have beefed up Dead Man Walkin but Suge is gonna get as much money off Snoop as he can. It does have really good classics but this is not Greatest Hits seeing half of them are unreleased and some classics are omitted.

Anyway my ratings for the songs are
1. Nuthin But A G Thang 10/10 Classic with Dr Dre, great beats
2. Head Doctor 9/10 One of the best tracks from Dead Man Walkin
3. Gin And Juice 10/10 Classic, my favourite famous song from Doggystyle
4. Eastside Party 10/10 Snoop in all verses and Nate Dogg in the chorus, this was worth releasing
5. Murder Was The Case Remix 10/10 I'm not sure which I like better, this or the original version. Their both great
6. Ain't No Fun (If The Homies Can't Have None) 9.5/10 Even though some of the lyrics are a bit purverted its still great with bangin beats
7. Doggfather Remix 6/10 Don't like this, it has no business being on here and Tha Doggfather original version should be on here instead
8. Midnight Love 10/10 Another unreleased that was definitely worth releasing. My favourite unreleased track with Eastside Party being my second
9. Eastside 6/10 I don't think that this song was meant to ever be released
10. Who Am I? (What's My Name?) 10/10 Classic, my second favourite famous song from Doggystyle
11. Doggy Dogg World 10/10 My third favourite famous song from Doggystyle, the beats are good and relaxing
12. Too High (Poly High) 7/10 Another song that shouldn't have seen the light of day
13. Vapors 10/10 Bangin beats, solo where Snoop talks about the lives of all the members of Tha Dogg Pound
14. Usual Suspects 8/10 This songs alright, but its still not top quality
15. Keep It Real 1/10 Hate this song, definitely shouldn't have been released. Snoop doesn't even have one verse on this
16. Snoop Bounce Roc N Roll Remix 5/10 This song is wack! Where's Snoop Bounce original version.

hold up this aint fair........2006-05-09

na na this aint right suge is just taiking money from snoop though i did want to here the unreleased tracks so do what i did and download it but dont actually buy it cuzz then you'll just be givin money to suge which should go to snoop.

Half and half.......2006-03-06

Includes 16 songs of which I liked 8: These are "Nuthin' but a 'G' thang", "Head doctor", "Gin and juice", "Eastside party", "Ain't no fun", "Midnight love", "Who I am" and "Doggy dogg world" These are. I don't care about the rest, because Snoop isn't my favorite rapper. Anyways he's a gifted man and I think he could do better things.

Pretty Good.......2006-01-28

This album was released by former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight without the consent of Snoop Dogg himself. It contains all the hit singles from Snoop's 2 Death Row albums: "Doggystyle" and "The Doggfather". Included are the G-funk era classics like "Nuthing But A G Thang" (originally from Dr. Dre's "The Chronic"), "Murder Was The Case (Remix)", "Ain't No Fun" and of course, "Gin & Juice", "Doggy Dogg World" and "Who Am I (What's My Name)". In order to fill out the album, many previously unreleased vault recordings are also included. The best of these are Timbaland's remix of "Doggfather", the slinky late-night romp "Midnight Love" and the summer anthem "Too High (Poly High)". Some of the other vault recordings sound dated, and pale in comparison to the classics, making the album sound rather inconsistent in quality. Nonetheless, if you are looking for all of Snoop's Death Row era hits on one disc, this is probably the best sampler for you. Overall, this is a pretty good "Best Of" from Snoop, considering he has switched labels several times, and it is near impossible to get a comprehensive compilation of his music anywhere. RECOMMENDED for Snoop's casual fans, as well as hardcore fans who want to get their hands on a few good remixes.

good album But could have been better.......2005-01-05

This is a really good album but for a greatist hits It's a little bit disapointing especialy considering that it's made by Snoop Dogg who is a West Coast legend. Although this album isn't as good as it should be it still has some classic songs like "murder was the case", "It aint no fun", "Gin and Juice", "Who am i(whats my name)" and of course "nuthin but a G thang". But Unfortunately most of the other songs on the album dont live up to those songs I just mentioned. The main reason why this album isn't as good as it should be is because That death row records only had 2 albums by Snoop to use to create his greatist hits. This album is worth gettin but your probably better of just buying "Tha Dogg"

Average customer rating: Interesting Sophomore Album Must have The magic is gone..................... No Doctor And It's Still All Good {4 Stars} Snoop Dogg's Best Album

Tha Doggfather Snoop Doggy Dogg Manufacturer: Death Row Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: No Limit Top Dogg Doggystyle Tha Last Meal Paid Tha Cost to Be Da Boss Da Game Is To Be Sold, Not To Be Told ASIN: B00005AQGC Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Doggfather
3. Ride 4 Me
4. Up Jump Tha Boogie
5. Freestyle Conversation
6. When I Grow Up
7. Snoop Bounce
8. Gold Rush
9. (Tear 'Em Off) Me And My Doggz
10. You Thought
11. Vapors
12. Groupie
13. 2001
14. Sixx Minutes
15. (O.J.) Wake Up
16. Snoop's Upside Ya Head
17. Blueberry
18. Traffic Jam
19. Doggyland
20. Downtown Assassins
21. Outro

Album Description

Death Row Records. Digitally remastered & enhanced CD packaged in a jewel case with slipcase. Enhanced portion features the classic video of Tha Doggfather. 2001 reissue.

Customer Reviews:

Interesting Sophomore Album.......2007-05-06

In late 1996 Snoop finally releases his 2nd album, Tha Doggfather, after beating a murder rap. Unfortunately, this album was slept on compared to 1993's Doggystyle. You hear much more about Doggystyle than this. Now, this one does not touch Doggystyle, but you need to give it a chance. Some of the album will have to grow on you as it did on me, but it does have some classic joints. Daz, DJ Pooh, LT Hutton, Soopafly, Arkim and Flair, Mark Freeman, Dave Aron, and Sam Sneed all create some interesting beats. My favorite is "Up Jump Tha Boogie" where Snoop gets it crunk over a bouncy DJ Pooh lowrider beat and a talk box. Pooh's beat on "Snoop Bounce" uses a Zapp sample and is perfect for the house party. There is some good old G-Funk on tracks like "2001" and the funny and raunchy "Groupie" with Warren G, Dogg Pound, Nate Dogg, and Gap Band's Charlie Wilson. The beat is melodic and laidback courtesy of Daz. The song reminds me of a part 2 of "Ain't No Fun (If The Homies Can't Have None)." "Tha Doggfather" has more of a mainstream appeal but is hot with a bouncy party beat and Charlie Wilson singing the hook. There are some odd selections here though. The beat is out of place and wack on "(O.J.) Wake Up;" it samples a Run DMC beat, but it does not feel right here though; I just cannot get into it. "Gold Rush" has a weird beat, sort of like a Wild West theme, but it is likeable however after a few listens. "Doggyland" is hot. It has a nice, twangy G-Funk beat and is upbeat, definitely one of Snoop's best songs perfectly laidback and fits his lyrical style perfectly. "You Thought" is a Soopafly banger, with Soopafly, Snoop and Too Short trading pimped out verses over a Zoot Suit Riot old-school style beat. Definitely an album worth checking out. Give it a chance.

Must have.......2007-03-22

This is like a funkier version of Doggystyle. On this album Snoop showed that he could make a dope record without Dre too. There's not a bad track on it.

The magic is gone............................2007-02-06

The phenom Snoop that killed verses on The Chronic, Doggystyle and Dogg Food is no where to be found on here. The whole vibe is gone. Without Dre by his side, Snoop was half a MC. It would be years before Snoop showed any resemblance to his old self.

No Doctor And It's Still All Good {4 Stars}.......2007-01-27

Expectations from fans and the general public can be a deadly thing to a rappers career. With his second release, a lot of people expected the second coming of Doggstyle. But that was an unfair expectation -- I mean, with Dr. Dre (the producer of his classic debut) being gone from Death Row and all. The production is done by committee on this album by DJ Pooh (pictured in the album credits), Soopafly, and Daz. Arkim & Flair, L.T., Sam Sneed, and Snoop himself all contribute a track. So, naturally, the sound on this album is different from his debut. It's not an easy job to fill the good doctor's shoes, but I'd have to say that Pooh, Soopafly, and Daz do an admirable job handling this album. The sound still reeks of Cali funk while Snoop rhymed on beat (something he almost never does nowadays).

With that being said, there is very little skip material on this joint. "Snoop Bounce" and "(Tear 'em Off) Me & My Doggz" suffer from drowsy production. The skits could've been left off too. Some were good, some were corny. Aside from those hiccups, the album is pretty good.

Tha Doggfather is good follow up to Doggystyle. It doesn't have many weak spots and the production bangs nonstop. For those of you that just got into Snoop within the last two or three years, you should grab this if you want to know what Snoop sounded like when he was still putting some effort into his releases. This is probably Snoop's second best album. Anyone that tells you this album is disappointing is sorely mistaken. I recommend adding this album to your collection.

Standout Tracks: Sixx Minutes feat. Raphael Saddiq, Doggfather feat. Charlie Wilson, Vapors feat. Charlie Wilson & Teena Marie, You Thought feat. Too Short & Soopafly, Freestyle Conversation, Downtown Assassins feat. Daz & Tray Dee, Snoop's Upside Ya Head, Up Jump The Boogie feat. Charlie Wilson & Teena Marie, and Groupie feat. Tha Dogg Pound, Nate Dogg, Warren G., & Charlie Wilson (My Favorite)

Snoop Dogg's Best Album.......2006-10-21

His first album Doggystyle, stank. It was so purverted and violent that it seemed like the sort of thing that could make any red blooded person want to vomit. But with his second album he changed his ways and did a really good job. It shows that he was tired of mindless gangbanging street lyrics and wanted to come back as a more matured person. He was able to tell stories about his life in the ghetto in a a lot more matured way which was great. I love nearly all the tracks, well I really mean all the real tracks and I don't like the skits. But probably my favourites are Doggfather, Downtown Assassins, Gold Rush, Snoop's Upside Ya Head, Vapors and Blueberry. Might I also add the production was great too, the beats were superb. If you liked this than I would also recommend from Snoop Dogg Tha Last Meal and Paid tha Cost To Be Da Boss. Stay away from Doggystyle because it truly is horrible.

Average customer rating: MORE VINTAGE SNOOP DOGGY DOGG! Not Bad But Not Great

Death Row's Snoop Doggy Dogg Greatest Hits Snoop Doggy Dogg Manufacturer: Death Row Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best of Snoop Dogg 2Pac - Greatest Hits The Chronic Welcome To Tha Chuuch:Tha Album Tha Last Meal ASIN: B000E6ESIA Release Date: 2006-03-07

Tracks:

1. Nuthin' But A "G" Thang
2. Head Doctor
3. Gin & Juice
4. Eastside Party
5. Murder Was The Case (Remix)
6. Ain't No Fun (If The Homies Can't Have None)
7. Doggfather (Remix)
8. Midnight Love
9. Eastside
10. Who Am I (What's My Name)
11. Doggy Dogg World
12. Too High (POly High)
13. Vapors
14. Usual Suspects
15. Keep It Real
16. Snoop Bounce (Roc N Roll Remix)

Customer Reviews:

MORE VINTAGE SNOOP DOGGY DOGG!.......2006-09-06

Thats right more of Snoop with his classic delivery before he changed his style around and started to sound like a commercial dumb f***! Im not going to list all the classics as standout tracks because we know that they are the s--t already. Im going to list the standout tracks from the unreleased songs on this diak. Standout tracks: DOGGFATHER REMIX, MIDNIGHT LOVE, TOO HIGH (POLY HIGH), EASTSIDE, THE USUAL SUSPECTS AND KEEP IT REAL.
Filler: The Snoop Bounce rock n roll remix is the worst rock/rap infusion since Walk with me with Puffy and Jimmy Page and Vapors is a dull disservice to the Biz Markie Classic! Despite these flaws this is the best greatest hits album since 2pac's greatest hits.

Not Bad But Not Great.......2006-07-12

On this album I like the following tracks - Nuthin But A G Thang, Head Doctor, Gin And Juice, Eastside Party, Murder Was The Case Remix, Ain't No Fun (If The Homies Can't Have None), Midnight Love, Who Am I (What's My Name), Doggy Dogg World and Vapors. All the famous songs on this album I like and they are great but the previously unreleased songs other than Midnight Love and Eastside Party are totally wack! Well I think so, either they have too many guest appearances or they are weird remixs that are no way near as good as the original versions. Its better to get Dead Man Walkin for the unreleased songs because those songs are much better or Tha Dogg if you want a best of album.

Average customer rating: Where Is Death Row is Still Tight Death Row is Still Tight (MY name is O.I.) Death Row is Still Tight (MY name is O.I.) Death Row's "Greatest" is a bit of a mixed bag!

Death Row Greatest Hits Various Artists Manufacturer: Death Row Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Disco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: 2Pac - Greatest Hits The Very Best of Death Row Regulate...G Funk Era Life After Death All Eyez on Me ASIN: B00005AQGM Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

1. Nuthin' But A G Thang - Dr. Dre
2. Gin & Juice - Snoop Doggy Dogg
3. Afro Puffs - The Lady Of Rage
4. Natural Born Killaz - Dr. Dre/Ice Cube
5. Who Am I (What's My Name) - Snoop Doggy Dogg
6. Keep Their Heads Ringin' - Dr. Dre
7. No Vaseline - Ice Cube
8. Doggy Dogg World - Snoop Doggy Dogg
9. Keep Ya Head Up - 2Pac
10. Murder Was The Case (SDTK) - Snoop Doggy Dogg
11. Lil' Ghetto Boy - Dr. Dre
12. Ain't No Fun - Snoop Doggy Dogg
13. Lodi Dodi - Snoop Doggy Dogg
14. Stranded On Death Row - Dr. Dre
15. The Shiznit - Snoop Doggy Dogg
16. Dear Mama - 2Pac
17. Me Against The World - 2Pac

Tracks:

1. Let Me Ride (RMX) - Dr. Dre
2. Gin & Juice (RMX) - Snoop Doggy Dogg
3. Daydreaming - Michel'le
4. Who Am I (What's My Name) (RMX) - Snoop Doggy Dogg
5. Nuthin' But A G Thang (RMX) - Dr. Dre
6. I Get Around (RMX) - 2Pac
7. Lil' Ghetto Boy (RMX) - Dr. Dre
8. Hit 'Em Up - 2Pac
9. Who Been There, Who Done That? - J-Flex
10. Fuck Wit Dre Day (RMX) - Jewell
11. Pour Out A Little Liquor - Thug Life
12. What Would You Do - Tha Dogg Pound
13. Come Up To My Room - Jodeci
14. Come When I Call - Danny Boy
15. Me In Your World - Dat Nigga Daz
16. Smile For Me Now - 2Pac/Scarface

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Marion "Suge" Knight's controversial Death Row records have had an undeniable impact on hip-hop culture. With its often-imitated, seldom duplicated George Clinton-sampling G-Funk sound, the label almost single-handedly built the West Coast gangsta genre, propagated via artists like Dr Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Ice Cube, Tupac, and Tha Dogg Pound. Death Row's Greatest Hits features an impressive dosage of funkdafied classics. Significantly, many of the tracks are taken from two of the best LPs ever released by the label, namely Dre's The Chronic (on which Snoop made his debut appearance) and Snoop's Doggystyle. Cuts like "Lil Ghetto Boy," "Nuthin' But a G Thang," "Gin 'n' Juice," "Doggy Dogg World," and "Lodi Dodi" all sound as fresh today as they did several years ago. We also get Dre and Cube's "Natural Born Killaz," Dre's "Keep Their Heads Ringin'," and some classic--and sentimental--Tupac material like "Dear Mama," "Keep Ya Head Up," and "Me Against the World." The second CD features a glut of rare and unreleased remixes as well as some original tracks, though hardly any of these stand out. They illustrate how thoroughly dependent the label's sound is on the potent G-Funk factor it patented. --Paul Sullivan

Album Description

From Death Row Records. Digitally remastered, repackaged & enhanced classic! 2 CD's of Death Rows greatest hits. Includes tracks by 2 Pac, Warren G, Snoop Doggy Dogg and more. Packaged in slimline double cd jewel box in O-card. Enhanced portion features the classic video Nothin' But A G Thang. 33 tracks. 2001 reissue.

Customer Reviews:

Where Is .......2005-11-30

The song by Sam Sneed???? U betta wreckognize where is it, Obviously it aint on this but anyway I would have given this 5 stars if it was.

Death Row is Still Tight.......2004-10-19

I have a lot to say! First of all, all of your reviews have been talking about why All eyez On Me, Doggfather, and Makaveli songs aren't on here. You have to understand that in this compilation was made in 1996, and all of those albums yall have been talking about were made in 1996. Most times, greatest hits albums do not include songs that were JUST released. That's why the songs weren't on there. Second of all, Deep Cover wouldn't be on here becuase that was made a few months before Death Row (the deep cover soundtrack was not on Death Row).


But anyway, the album was tight with good hits on the first disc(i don't have to indentify them you.) But there ARE some missing hits. First of all, in THE CHRONIC, where is the orignal version of Dre Day and Let Me Ride? Those were good tracks, and besides, the remixes SUCK. In DOGGYSTYLE, were is the original made Murder was the case? It was better than the remix. And where is Serial Killa, the D.O.C, Snoop Dogg, RBX, and Dogg Pound collaboration? In ABOVE THE RIM, where is Regulate, and Big Pimpin'? Those where good tracks. In MURDER WAS THE CASE, U Better Recognize, Dollaz and Sense, and 21 Jump Street are missing (21 JUmp Street is obviously a boring and ordinary track to everybody else, but I like the beat and tune.)IN DOGG FOOD, there are no tracks. WHAT THE HECK! Dogg Food was tight! They should have put Cyco- Lic-No, Smooth, Let's Play House, and New York, New York on there. And California Love, the orginal version should have been there, because that was made in 1995, which is not too close to the Death Row's GH release date. So if all the songs I said that should have been added were added, there would have been no space for stupid remixes, and tupac songs that were not under DEath Row. But overally, I in my mind ganve it a 3.5, but now I think it should deserve a four.

Death Row is Still Tight (MY name is O.I.) .......2004-10-19

I have a lot to say! First of all, all of your reviews have been talking about why All eyez On Me, Doggfather, and Makaveli songs aren't on here. You have to understand that in this compilation was made in 1996, and all of those albums yall have been talking about were made in 1996. Most times, greatest hits albums do not include songs that were JUST released. That's why the songs weren't on there. Second of all, Deep Cover wouldn't be on here becuase that was made a few months before Death Row (the deep cover soundtrack was not on Death Row).


But anyway, the album was tight with good hits on the first disc(i don't have to indentify them you.) But there ARE some missing hits. First of all, in THE CHRONIC, where is the orignal version of Dre Day and Let Me Ride? Those were good tracks, and besides, the remixes SUCK. In DOGGYSTYLE, were is the original made Murder was the case? It was better than the remix. And where is Serial Killa, the D.O.C, Snoop Dogg, RBX, and Dogg Pound collaboration? In ABOVE THE RIM, where is Regulate, and Big Pimpin'? Those where good tracks. In MURDER WAS THE CASE, U Better Recognize, Dollaz and Sense, and 21 Jump Street are missing (21 JUmp Street is obviously a boring and ordinary track to everybody else, but I like the beat and tune.)IN DOGG FOOD, there are no tracks. WHAT THE HECK! Dogg Food was tight! They should have put Cyco- Lic-No, Smooth, Let's Play House, and New York, New York on there. And California Love, the orginal version should have been there, because that was made in 1995, which is not too close to the Death Row's GH release date. So if all the songs I said that should have been added were added, there would have been no space for stupid remixes, and tupac songs that were not under DEath Row. But overally, I in my mind ganve it a 3.5, but now I think it should deserve a four.

Death Row is Still Tight (MY name is O.I.) .......2004-10-19

I have a lot to say! First of all, all of your reviews have been talking about why All eyez On Me, Doggfather, and Makaveli songs aren't on here. You have to understand that in this compilation was made in 1996, and all of those albums yall have been talking about were made in 1996. Most times, greatest hits albums do not include songs that were JUST released. That's why the songs weren't on there. Second of all, Deep Cover wouldn't be on here becuase that was made a few months before Death Row (the deep cover soundtrack was not on Death Row).


But anyway, the album was tight with good hits on the first disc(i don't have to indentify them you.) But there ARE some missing hits. First of all, in THE CHRONIC, where is the orignal version of Dre Day and Let Me Ride? Those were good tracks, and besides, the remixes SUCK. In DOGGYSTYLE, were is the original made Murder was the case? It was better than the remix. And where is Serial Killa, the D.O.C, Snoop Dogg, RBX, and Dogg Pound collaboration? In ABOVE THE RIM, where is Regulate, and Big Pimpin'? Those where good tracks. In MURDER WAS THE CASE, U Better Recognize, Dollaz and Sense, and 21 Jump Street are missing (21 JUmp Street is obviously a boring and ordinary track to everybody else, but I like the beat and tune.)IN DOGG FOOD, there are no tracks. WHAT THE HECK! Dogg Food was tight! They should have put Cyco- Lic-No, Smooth, Let's Play House, and New York, New York on there. And California Love, the orginal version should have been there, because that was made in 1995, which is not too close to the Death Row's GH release date. So if all the songs I said that should have been added were added, there would have been no space for stupid remixes, and tupac songs that were not under Death Row. But overally, I in my mind gave it a 3.5, but now I think it should deserve a four.

Death Row's "Greatest" is a bit of a mixed bag!.......2004-07-12

This two-disc compilation of Death Row's best hit records is actually somewhat of a mixed bag as outside of its early hits from the first two solo releases (Dr. Dre's "The Chronic" and Snoop Doggy Dogg's "Doggystyle"), it takes weird directions in its choices. There is the Ice Cube classic, "No Vasoline" which disses N.W.A. and was recorded before Death Row was even a label. Only two of the seven 2Pac tracks that are included here were actually recorded during his Death Row days. The rest are actually early Pac recordings from his Interscope days (though "Pour Out A Little Liquor" was released on Death Row's "Above The Rim" soundtrack.) A good portion of disc 2 is dedicated to remixes of classic Death Row songs that are included on disc 1. Only the "Let Me Ride" remix seems to be worth the space. The original "Let Me Ride" is nowhere to be found nor is the original "Dre Day". The remix of the latter features vocals from Jewell over the old beat with none of Dre or Snoop's original lyrics. In fact, neither contributed to it at all. The never-before-released "Who Been There, Done That" by J. Flexx is the first of many disses that Death Row would release attacking former producer, Dr. Dre. They would have been better off leaving it off of a "greatest hits" album as its inclusion seems innappropriate. The other brand new song, Daz's "Me In Your World" is a pretty good addition though it doesn't make up for the lack of Dogg Pound classics that didn't make the cut. There are no songs from "Dogg Food" or "All Eyez On Me" to be found here. "Greatest Hits" is a must-buy for the die-hard Death Row fans but it would have been good if they included more of their classics ("Regulate", "Deep Cover") as well as lost songs and rare B-sides such as 2Pac's "Pain", Dogg Pound's "Just Doggin", and the Dr. Dre B-side "Sippin' On Tanqueray and Puffin' On Blunts" as opposed to a number of well-known hits that their label didn't even produce. The inclusion of "Keep Their Heads Ringin" and "Hit Em' Up" were pretty good selections but for the most part, if you own their first few releases, you probably won't find anything worth buying in this Death Row "best of" collection.

Average customer rating: Death Row At It's Best A good soundtrack Whats Up With That? Nice Soundtrack, Actually Very Good. 4 great 2pac Songs.

Gang Related Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: Death Row Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Gridlock'd Gang Related Gridlock'd: The Soundtrack Above the Rim Still I Rise ASIN: B00005AQGT Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

1. Way Too Major - Daz Dillinger
2. Life's So Hard - 2Pac
3. Greed - Ice Cube
4. Get Yo Bang On - Mack 10
5. These Days - Nate Dogg
6. Mash For Our Dreams - Storm
7. Free'em All - J. Flexx
8. Staring Through My Rear View - 2Pac
9. Devotion - Paradise
10. I Can't Fix It - Jackers
11. Questions - Tech9ne
12. Hollywood Bank Robbery - The Gang

Tracks:

1. Made Niggaz - 2Pac
2. Loc'd Out Hood - Kurupt
3. Gang Related - WC, CJ Mac, Daz Dillinger, Tray Deee
4. Keep Your Eyes Open - O.F.T.B.
5. Lady - 6 Feet
6. Take A Nigga Like Me - Young Soldierz
7. What Have You Done? - B.G.O.T.I.
8. What's Ya Fantasy - Outlawz, Daz Dillinger
9. A Change To Come - J-Flexx
10. Freak Somethin' - Roland
11. Feelin A Good Thang - 2DV
12. Lost Souls - 2Pac

Customer Reviews:

Death Row At It's Best.......2006-09-03

It's not often you find a CD with bangers from beginning to end - here you have TWO that are non-stop bangin' tracks from start to finish. You have standout tracks from 2Pac & The Outlawz, Tha Dogg Pound, even Ice Cube and the Westside Connection make an appearance here - but even better you get a glimpse of some of the less known Death Row artists (O.F.T.B. , J-FLexx, Tenkamenin a.k.a. Tha Realest) most of which never released an album on that label. This soundtrack in my opinion one of the top rap soundtracks of all time.

A good soundtrack.......2005-03-09

This soundtrack is defenetly worth bying with some of the biggist hip hop names on it including ice cube,snoop dogg,mack10,2pac and many more.

Whats Up With That?.......2004-05-03

Where is the jam in the opening credits of the sound track? Let someone know, That's a bad jam!I don't know who has it but I want.
MAFIAAA!!!

Nice Soundtrack, Actually Very Good........2004-04-17

Gang Related realeased in 1997, about a year after 2Pac was killed.
The album features a lot of bangers, but it would have been untouchable if it was a single disc, since it features a few fillers.
Here's the perfect tracklist for Gang Related, which would have given it a 5 star rating, instead of 4.

1. Way Too Major
2. Life's So Hard
3. Greed
4. These Days
6. Mash For Our Dreams
7. Free'em All
8. Starin' Through My Rear View
9. Questions
10.Made N-----
11.Gang Related
12.What's Ya Fantasy
13.A Change To Come
14.Lost Souls

But, anyways this album is definitely worth buying if you like westcoast rap, and if you're a 2Pac fanatic, the four songs of him on this soundtrack are all classics. Must be heard.

4 great 2pac Songs........2003-04-16

Made Niggaz, Rear view mirror are better then any track that has been put out on any of Pac's recent 2000 and 2001 discs. Pick it up. Thug life indeed. Rear view contains a cool sampling of Phil Collins 'in the air tonite'.

Average customer rating: Dysfunktional soundtrack 3.5 stars everything functioning well in this dysfunktional family! Yeah I Thought U Knew?

Dysfunktional Family Eddie Griffin Manufacturer: Death Row Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dead Man Walkin Message 2002 Suge Knight Represents: Chronic 2000 ASIN: B00008BRBA Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

1. Still Tha Row - Crooked I
2. I'm Back - Kurupt
3. Dysfunktional Family Theme - Crooked I
4. Hovy Baby - Jay-Z
5. I'm A Gangsta - Juvenile
6. We Ballin' - Eastwood
7. Who Wants To Fuck Tonite - Crooked I
8. All My - Ashanti
9. Gangstress (How I Roll) - Gail Gotti
10. Tha Row (Y'all Hoes) - Spider
11. I Know Where I'm Going - Mi'chele
12. 1 Call (Real Talk) - Ganxsta Ridd
13. Too Street For T.V. - N.I.N.A.
14. Get Off Tha Block - Crooked I
15. On Tha Radio - Skippa
16. I Thought U Knew - Eddie Griffin
17. Dys-Funk-Tional - Spider

Customer Reviews:

Dysfunktional soundtrack.......2007-06-05

After Tupac died you could pretty much say that Deathrow Records died. They keep releasing soso albums rereleasing classic albums and putting out mediocre compilations and bad marketing schemes like Nu-Mixx Classics. They have fallen off big time with this soundtrack. The Good: Crooked I's Still Tha Row(Im glad Crooked I left. Deathrow didnt deserve a great Mc like him anymore than Aftermath deserved Rakim) is tight, Dysfunktional Family(The Theme) is also worth hearing. Spider Joke ruins what could have been a great retort to Snoop Dogg's Pimpslappd(Tha Row, Yall Hoes) with a crummy verse but Eastwood and Ganxta Ridd made it worthwhile and Hovy Baby(remix) is an pretty decent remix to the already spectacular Hovy Baby. These are the only tracks that are worth listening to. The Bad: Kurupt returns with the same secondhand flow he had when he left Deathrow with the tepid Im Back, Im A Gangsta sucks, We Ballin(sounds forced), 1 Call is dull, Get Off Tha Block suffers from lame hooks disease and Crooked I can do better than that. Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes(RIP) has a song on here under her alias N.I.N.A. which is not the best this gifted femcee can do called Too Hot 4 T.V. I Thought You Knew wouldnt have been all that bad until Eddie Griffin decided it was cool to try to rap(dont give up your day job fool). The Ugly: Who Wants To F*** Tonight is made even worser than it already was by a craptacular verse from Jarule, Ashanti's All My is so awful that the local radio station DJ who played it received death threats(IM NOT KIDDING!!!) On Tha Radio is hot garbage and gives people who never heard of Skip an unfair judgement of him as a rapper. Bottom Line: This is the worst soundtrack ever made(next the Ride Soundtrack). The movie that spawned it was okay even though Eddie Griffin was funnier in his younger days. The movie should be purchased by itself and pretend like there is no soundtrack for it!

3.5 stars.......2004-11-20

Tha Row needs to stop releasing compilations and soundtracks and re-releasing their classics and worry about marketing the long long awaited debut of Crooked I and Kurupt's label debut, not to mention Eastwood. This soundtrack has its good songs and disses as always but it lacks some production and has a few skippable tracks. It does have Crooked I on about 7 songs and Eastwood on around 5, but I'd overlook this one and just downlaod the worthy tracks.

#1 - 8 (Crooked I & Virgynia Slim)
#2 - 6 (Kurupt)
#3 - 7 (Crooked I, Eastwood, Danny Boy)
#4 - 7.5 (Jay-Z)
#5 - 7.5 (Juvenile, Young Buck, Skip)
#6 - 8.5 (Crooked I & Eastwood)
#7 - 6 (Eastwood, Crooked I, Ja Rule, Danny Boy - about fu**ing)
#8 - 4.5 (Ashanti)
#9 - 6 (Gail Gotti)
#10 - 9 (Eastwood, Spider, Boo Yaa Tribe - dissin' Snoop & Daz)
#11 - 2 (Michel'le)
#12 - 9 (Kurupt & Boo Yaa Tribe - anotehr dis song)
#13 - 7 (Nina & Danny Boy - great beat)
#14 - 6.5 (Crooked I & Phobia)
#15 - 7.5 (skip)
#16 - 7.5 (Crooked I, Eastwood, Danny Boy, Edddie Griffin)
#17 - 5.5 (Eddie Griffin, Spider)

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everything functioning well in this dysfunktional family!.......2004-04-13

they're back! and better than ever...death row, now revamped as tha row, is showing signs of the old glory days of 92-96. with a whole new lineup of performers, suge knight has handpicked the best up-and-commers in the west and it shows with this album "dysfunktional family soundtrack". first up to bat is the man, the original, kurupt who lets the rap industry know that he's still a threat with his classics "one call" and "i'm back rmx". kurupt is the veteran on this squad who brings tremendous lyricism. the rapper to look out for in '04, crooked i, is most definately in the top 3 lyricists category out west along with xzibit and kurupt. he's been around since '99 and has provided tha row with unfathomable crazy lyrics that can give competitition to a nas or jay-z. "still tha row", "we ballin", and "dys fam theme song" are incredible. eastwood, a rapper who used to roll with snoop's crew, is the balls of tha row. he definately shows his cockiness and provides disses with valid proof towards ex-row inmates. check him out on "tha row y'all hoes" and "who wants to..tonight". gail gotti is like the first lady now that lefteye died. she brings arrogance to the table along with her very sexy sista virginia slim (both of which have been around the original row back in '96). check em out on "gangstress" and "still tha row". the original first lady of tha row, lefteye aka miss n.i.n.a., passed a year prior to this release, but dropped one cut with danny boy called "too street 4 tv". if u heard her on supernova, u know how lyrical she is but this time she's on tha gangsta tip and comes off very sexy and gritty with her 3 verses here. spyda is the newest member of tha row who provides a gruff voice and hard disses on his "tha row y'all hoes track". all these songs are str8 fire on this album! in particular, check out "who wants to..tonight" which has THE bangin beat for '03, very west coast sounding. another banger is the single "still tha row" which shows crooked i at his best, killin em lyrically! "we ballin" trades verses with crooked and east and is very catchy. "tha row y'all hoes" is a great diss track that i must say is very accurate and factual (except for eastwood sleepin with snoop's mom...lol) and "i'm back" showcases the ringleader kurupt who will definately put tha row back in the spotlight. i know what everyone's saying about how tha row is wack and i never heard of these punks, but do give this cd a try, at least for kurupt and crooked i's sake. the west hasn't been won over quite yet; there's still time for rebuilding and it is shown with this cd.

Yeah.......2003-09-03

Yeah this albums ill will, but I gotta mention the best track (I've heard this year)....Jay'z's hovi remix, its the best track on this cd for real for real.

I Thought U Knew?.......2003-08-22

Now yall know any release from Tha Row is gonna make the block too hot to walk on all summer. But this album with all Tha Row's Inmates and a few other guest spitters make this album an Instant Gangsta Classic. I don't give this 2 thumbs up, naw, for this record you have to raise both hands!

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