Hustle [Import]

Product Description
Australian edition of 2004 album includes a bonus four-track disc, 'Kickin' Back', 'Amy', 'Ain't That Right' and 'Windshield Wiper No.1'. G. Love and his band 'Special Sauce' buried the rule book when their debut arrived in 1994 - blending Delta Blues, Honky Tonk, Raw Soul, Reggae and Beastie's era rap into a truly unique sound. His laid back combination of these styles - led by his bluesy guitar and harmonica and love of surf culture saw him become a pioneer in the whole movement. Jack Johnson and Donavon Frankenreiter (now friends and collaborators) were regulars at his early shows and have obviously taken several pages from G. Love's book with their approach to the good groove. Produced by G. Love, Mario Caldato Jr and Jack Johnson and features performances by Jack Johnson, Kool G Murder (Eels) and Money Mark. Universal.

Hustle,G. Love,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: great Hustlers With Flow Hustle & Flow is a great album Best rap album I've bought in a while Hip hop for those who don't like rap

Hustle & Flow Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hustle & Flow (Widescreen Edition) Get Rich or Die Tryin' The Most Known Unknown Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 USA (United State of Atlanta) ASIN: B0009OL7W2 Release Date: 2005-07-12

Tracks:

1. I'm A King (Remix) - PSC
2. Swerve - Webbie
3. Microphone Skit - Djay
4. It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp - Djay
5. Tell Me Why - MJG
6. P***y N***az - E-40
7. Whoop That Trick - Djay
8. Bum Guy Skit - Djay
9. Man Up - Trillville
10. Carbon 15's, A.K.'s & Mac 11's - Boyz N Da Hood
11. Lil' Daddy - Young City
12. Let's Get A Room - Nasty Nardo
13. Booty Language - Juvenile
14. Bad B**ch Remix - Webbie
15. We In Charge Skit - Nola
16. Hustle And Flow (It Ain't Over) - Djay
17. Still Tippin' (It's A Man's World Remix) - Mike Jones
18. Murder Game - PSC
19. Get Crunk, Get Buck - Al Kapone
20. Man Ain't Like A Dog Skit - Djay

Amazon.com

"Everybody wanna be the king of the South" rhymes the P$C crew (featuring T.I. and Lil Scrappy), kicking off the Hustle & Flow soundtrack with the amped-up "I'm A King" remix. This film, about a Memphis hustler trying to become a respected rapper, won the Audience Award at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival, and appropriately, the soundtrack has the hottest dirty South (a.k.a. crunk) songs around. Lead actor Terrence Howard is a double-threat, not just playing up-and-coming rapper DJay, but also performing on a number of tracks in character. From the blacksploitation-affected "It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp" to the equally ('70s-esque title track, his contributions are respectable, but not nearly as pumped-up and crunked-out as the disc's standout tracks. Although the CD is rap-heavy, there are some great moments on the R&B front as well, including Eightball & M.J.G.'s lost-love track "Tell Me Why," and the disc highlight, "Still Tippin'", a Mike Jones/Nicole Wray remix that brings sweet Tweet-like grooves to the collection. Some of the CD's other contributors include Juvenile (who is typically clever in "Booty Language") and Webbie, who battles with Trina on "Bad B**ch Remix". Moms and dads should be forewarned, however, that there is nothing subtle about the lyrics on this disc: true to crunk, every imaginable expletive is crammed into these 20 songs and sound bytes, along with a hefty dose of gang-style posturing. For the under-18 set, best reach for the clean version. --Denise Sheppard

Customer Reviews:

great.......2007-05-13

i revied this with my husband and the musio was wonderful. the whole tape was great. you get 10 stars for this.

Hustlers With Flow.......2007-04-03

The original soundtrack for the Memphis' film Hustle & Flow begins with "I'm A King (Remix)" by PSC featuring T.I. & Lil Scrappy fit perfectly for the movie's subject. For the ride Lil' Boosie & Webbie represented well on "Swerve". The Oscar winning song "It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp" produced by Memphis own DJ Paul & Juicy J of Three 6 Mafia and performed by actor Terrence Howard (DJay) featuring Shug carried the album and movie with a heartfelt performance of the street life. Another famous act from Memphis, 8Ball & MJG stuck to their formula with "Tell Me Why". If no one understood the style 'crunk', "Whoop That Trick" by Djay epitomize the term. With the looping chant throughout the song, "...you do wanna do that..." on "Man Up" by Trillville gets the adrenaline flowing for another rush, but was held down with lack luster lyrical content. "Carbon 15's, A.K.'s & Mac 11's" performed by Boyz N Da Hood is a three verse shot that was followed by "Lil' Daddy" from Young City (Chopper) with contents such as "...I done walked for that cheesecake, now I got cheesecake oh yeah..." for a complete song. Djay stepped up for the third time for the title track, "Hustle and Flow (It Ain't Over)" with a pimp instrumentation and vocals to "...keep hustlin'..." "Still Tippin' (It's A Man's World Remix)" could not have been any better because no matter who remade the original it would still be good. This version was performed by Mike Jones featuring Nicole Wray, but it should have been the other way around. PSC's "Murder Game" without their leader T.I. was still worthy of recognition. There are others on here that decent enough to listen to, but are simply mediocre. Okay, honestly how did an actor out perform some of the artist on this soundtrack? Maybe it would have been more complete if Djay (Terrence Howard) had performed the entire soundtrack himself. For the most part Hustle & Flow flows well for the hustlers!

Hustle & Flow is a great album.......2007-03-23

I love this album. Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson did their thing. And it has a lot of other good songs. My favs are: I'm a king remix(P$C), It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp(Terrence Howard), Tell Me Why(MJG), P***y N***az(E-40),Whoop That Trick(Terrence Howard),Bad B**ch Remix (Webbie&Trina), and Still Tippin' (It's A Man's World Remix)-(Mike Jones & Nicole Wray). It was worth the money. Watching the movie makes you want the album to go along with it.

Best rap album I've bought in a while.......2007-01-24

This CD is worth it just to hear Terrence Howard on "Whoop that Trick" (credited as Djay). The surprise is that there are at 4 or 5 other great tracks, and the rest are decent.

Hip hop for those who don't like rap.......2006-11-11

If I hadn't seen the movie, I might not like the music so much. But even so I think I would have liked it more than I do most hip hop. The lyrics are timely and sensitive, and the music had merit too. I'd advise anyone to see the movie, and give the music a fair hearing.

Average customer rating: Momma says G. is BOSS Raping Blues G. Love Does Not Disappoint fantastic Surely not mainstream... and all the better for not being

The Hustle G. Love Manufacturer: Umvd Labels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Lemonade G. Love & Special Sauce Philadelphonic Donavon Frankenreiter Yeah, It's That Easy ASIN: B0002O09OQ Release Date: 2004-08-24

Tracks:

1. Astronaut
2. Don't Drop It!
3. Love
4. Booty Call
5. Give It To You
6. The Hustle
7. Front Porch Lounger
8. Loving Me
9. Waiting
10. Fishing Song
11. Back Of The Bus
12. Two Birds
13. Stone Me
14. Sunshine

Amazon.com

Along with spiritual brother and surf buddy Jack Johnson, Garret "G. Love" Dutton has quietly but reliably lead a campaign for laidback but funky blues and R&B- inspired folk music. Now recording for Johnson's Brushfire label, the Philadelphia native stays tactfully on course for The Hustle, moving through the expected ballads ("Loving Me"), reggae-lite jams ("Give It to You"), and saucy BBQ anthems ("Booty Call"). It may prove disappointing to some fans that have been waiting for Love to truly stretch out the sound he debuted over 10 years ago, but it's a minor gripe. There's no faulting consistency. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

Momma says G. is BOSS.......2006-06-03

FUNKY, Funny, folksy, from Philly...what more could i ask for? Oh yeah, Bluesy! Sounds like me. Ok,so I'm old enough to be Garret's mother.I found the 1994 G.Love and SS CD for $1. at a Flea Mkt recently. I was hooked and went out and bought the rest (retail). Hustle is my fav so far. He incorporates so many different sounds and does it so well. I rock every morning to work w/G. or Jack J (where I first heard of G.) and it's heaven when they're together.

Raping Blues.......2005-12-15

For those of you already acquainted with G Love and Special Sauce I say this: this album fits in with his previous work. Lyrically and stylistically the songs are closest to Philadelphonic - and he even closes with a solo acoustic blues song very similar to "Gimme some Lov'n." For those who are G Love fans and enjoy his past work, this record will not disappoint.

Now to address those of you who aren't familiar with this music. My argument in favor of G Love's music is this. G Love has come along and somehow managed to incorporate elements of so many styles: rock and roll, funk, blues, jazz, folk, and - hip-hop. His records are hard to classify, but so what. When he rips into a harmonica solo (as he does often on this record) you feel you could be listening to Howling Wolf. The first track (astronaut) sounds a bit like Lenny Kravitz. But beware: the second tune is more hip-hop infused. I would say the music is a perfect hybrid for our modern times.

G Love and Special sauce are three people. G-love plays the electric guitar, acoustic guitar, slide-guitar, and harmonica. There is a jazz bassist who adds heavily to the band's sound, adding to the rhythm and often pushing the melody as well. The drummer has a busy sound, one that often sets the backdrop for G Love's raps. On this record there are plenty of other musicians to fill out the texture, from backup singers to pianos. My only G Love complaint on this record is his lyrics - they are limited to hooking up with some chick, being stoned, or talk abstractly about "love." I know it's his name and all, but he would be better served expanding his lyrics occasionally to say something different or more important.

G. Love Does Not Disappoint.......2005-10-27

I have been a fan of G. Love and Special Sauce for several years. While his other albums are great, "The Hustle" has somehow topped all of them. It offers a well rounded listening experience, frequently changing pace throughout the album.

The band hits on all it's strengths in "The Hustle". The strong guitar riff in Astronaut is reminiscent of Cold Beverages, while Back of the Bus is the second coming of Rodeo Clowns.

While other albums such as "Coast to Coast Motel" have a distinctly different sound, "The Hustle" is a compilation of all the band's experimentations. This album exemplifies the versatility that makes G. Love and Special Sauce great.

fantastic .......2005-10-24

I own all 6 G Love albums. This one was the first I bought and it remains my favourite. I was one of many who discovered G Love through Jack Johnson. The first time I heard 'the Hustle', I couldn't stand the first 5 of 6 tracks. It was the more acoustic second half of the cd that got me hooked. 'Front Porch Lounger' and 'Sunshine' were played over and over again on my cd player.

Eventually all the tracks grew on me and it became one of those rare albums that I could play right the way through without having to skip a track. I will never get bored of G Love's unique sloppy blues/rap sound. It has a very relaxing feel to it without being boring. The catchy guitar riffs and funky beats keep you interested. This is one of my top 5 albums.

Favourite Tracks:
don't drop it
front porch lounger
ain't that right
loving me

Surely not mainstream... and all the better for not being .......2005-04-15

I should admit that I listen to a plethora of different music, and pretty much get sick of hearing the same songs on the radio repeatedly. Having bought this album because one of my friends, (who has had repeatedly had great taste in music) was upset we missed G. Love at Bumbershoot in Seattle one year, I was pleasantly surprised initially. On the first roll through I enjoyed the complexity, and after that I was hooked. My husband heard it the first time upon borrowing my car and asked who it was. Later that week I found "Hustle" missing from my car, and it just happened to turn up in his. I would recommend this CD to anyone looking for a little something different. And although I was not a G.Love-addict prior to this album, I will be anxiously awaiting his next!!

Average customer rating:

National Anthem of Nowhere Apostle of Hustle Manufacturer: Arts & Crafts ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Folkloric Feel The Reminder We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank Armchair Apocrypha Nux Vomica ASIN: B000M32US0 Release Date: 2007-03-06

Tracks:

1. My Sword Hand's Anger
2. National Anthem of Nowhere
3. The Naked and Alone
4. Haul Away
5. Cheap Like Sebastien
6. Rafaga
7. Chances Are
8. A Rent Boy Goes Down
9. Fast Pony For Victor Jara
10. Justine, Beckoning
11. Jimmy Scott is the Answer
12. NoNoNo

From Amazon.ca

Sometimes you're in a Stereolab mood, sometimes a Latin Playboys mood, sometimes a Sea and Cake mood. And sometimes you're just the genius that hops fluidly between each disparate sound, making them all continuous--singing a Lorca poem in Spanish, playing in a haze of organ and guitar and fuzzy rhythms. That's Apostle of Hustle for you, the ensemble led by Andrew Whiteman, better known as Broken Social Scene's guitarist. Like BSS, Apostle is a giant mix-up, with spacey interludes of guitar, shuffling drums, and piano right next to a laconic vocal, a voice that gets shoved into choruses by suddenly driving guitars. The highlights on National Anthem are the rockers, "Justine, Beckoning" and the title track, both frontloaded with a wall of guitar that's infused with keys and horns as the vocals peek from behind an artful gauze. This is a visionary album, easy to consume repeatedly. --Andrew Bartlett

Album Description

National Anthem of Nowhere is Apostle of Hustle's follow-up to their debut album of 2004, Folkloric Feel. On the track, "My Sword Hand's Anger," Andrew Whiteman (also the lead guitarist of Broken Social Scene) "sings that he's `looking for a new technique,' but weighing this track from Apostle of Hustle's second album against material on their debut, it sounds as if he's already found it." - 4 STARS, Pitchfork Media.

On this album, everyone who feels they have no voice or can't be heard, they are suddenly united. They hear the title and something stirs inside them. Then they hear the song and they feel that they "know" it. They meet strangers in nowhere places and will never forget those meetings. They wander out into the suburban, in-between zones and there are welcomed.

Average customer rating: Mudd / Area / Danceteria 80's Music in DUB.

Hustle! Reggae Disco Various Artists Manufacturer: Soul Jazz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Disco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Son Cubano NYC: Cuban Roots New York Spices 1972-1982 ASIN: B00006AVSM Release Date: 2002-07-16

Tracks:

1. Ring My Bell
2. Don't Stop Till You Get Enough - Trinity
3. I'm Every Woman
4. Don't Let It Go to Your Head
5. Reggae Beat Goes On
6. Rapper's Delight - Sweet Lady,
7. Upside Down
8. Be Thankful for What You Got - One Blood

Album Description

2002 compilation from Soul Jazz Records. Features versions of classics like 'Ring My Bell', 'Don't Stop Till You Get Enough', 'I'm Every Woman' & 'Rappers Delight' & more. Slipcase.

Customer Reviews:

Mudd / Area / Danceteria.......2007-01-16

Sometime around 1981 (things are a little fuzzy from those years) I was hanging out in the Mudd Club. One night I heard the DJ play a reggae version of "Dont Stop Till You Get Enough". I was a big fan of "Off The Wall" and I thought this version was perfect. I didn't find out who did the song though, and spent the next couple of decades trying to track it down. Thanks to the magic of the internet and Amazon I found it on this outstanding compilation. It's loaded with some of the great reggae disco classics that were filling the club floors in the 1980s. Every track is excellent. Maybe I could have done without the Xanadu/Sweet Lady version of "Rappers Delight" - it doesnt add a lot to the original. The whole album makes me want to get out my Tenax hair gel and head out to the club.

80's Music in DUB. .......2007-01-10

Great 80's music done in Roots Rock style! When I first heard this in a bar in Venice (CA). I nearly flipped out! I ordered it the next day!

Average customer rating: One of the best Decent compilation from the King of the South, and his Court.

Grand Hustle Presents: In da Streets, Vol. 4 Various Artists Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Leak Unloaded T.I. vs T.I.P. We Got This Buck The World Ridin High ASIN: B000K7UFUI Release Date: 2006-12-19

Tracks:

1. Top Black [Remix] - B.G., Big Kuntry, , , T.I., Young Dro, Young Jeezy
2. Grand Hustle Mafia - Young Dro
3. Work - Macboney
4. Yeah [Remix] - Big Kuntry, , , T.I., Yung Joc
5. Take Me to the Mall - Xtaci
6. One - Alfamega
7. Where They At - T.I.
8. F**k Being Famous - B.G., Big Kuntry,
9. I'm Out Here - B.G.
10. Who You Callin a B***h - Xtaci
11. My Girl - T.I., Young Dro
12. Grand Hustle Beatmaker - Khao
13. Tell 'Em What They Wanna Hear - Rashad, , T.I., Young Dro
14. Destiny - Governor

Customer Reviews:

One of the best.......2007-03-08

This is actually one of the best mixtapes I've ever bought. You can listen str8 thru all of the tracks with the exception of "Destiny" which I thought was not very good. Great job in the Grand Hustle Camp, tho

Decent compilation from the King of the South, and his Court........2007-01-19

T.I. is one of my favorite commerial emcees, and his last solo release, King., solidified his spot as one of the best in the game today. Now, naturally, being such a large fan of Tip, I've wanted to enjoy some of his crew as well. Unfortunately, none of T.I.'s crew hold a candle to him, and most of them are borderline wack. Veteran B.G., and Tip's personal protege, Young Dro, both hold their own on this release, and Big Kuntry is decent, if not anything more; but the rest of the people T.I. has put on over the past couple years have made me question Tip's judgement of other emcee's talents.

T.I.'s rarely on this album, although he is the most featured artist, finding a spot on five of the album's fourteen cuts(Young Dro is on three); the tracks with Tip are undoubtedly the highlights, or at the very least, the four that could be considered 'new material'(two of which, ironically, are remixes) are; My Girl with Young Dro, though, is found on Young Dro's debut in exact form. The Yeah remix is decent, if only for Tip's verse, while the Rashad Morgan-laced Tell 'Em What They Wanna Hear is tight, despite it's instrumental sounding eerily familiar to Wait(The Whipser Song). The Top Back remix is definitely the stand-out cut on this album, and with two Southern powerhouses like Jeezy and Tip on the track, it's no wonder T.I. releases this as the single to move units. While it's probably not as good as the original(face it, T.I. is a far better emcee than any of the guests on the remix), it still sounds highly dope when sat next to most of the material found on this album. The T.I.-solo cut, Where They At, is also another incentive to purchase this album, for those who need a T.I. fix while waiting on T.I. Vs. T.I.P. later this year.

Young Dro provides a nice cut on Grand Hustle Mafia, one of a couple Khao produced tracks; each of which are some of the album's highlights. Khao even raps on Grand Hustle Beatmaker, and does a decent job; the beat on that track is excellent, however. The virtual-unknown, Alfamega, also shows promise on his one and only feature, found mid-album; he goes much deeper than most of T.I.'s associates on Da One, but isn't too profound to throw off the initial Grand Hustle fanbase. Big Kuntry and B.G.'s collaboration is decent, and so is B.G.'s solo cut, but they're definitely nothing to write home about. Governor is also a rather talented crooner, and his Scott Storch produced Destiny track, which closes the album, ends this rather mixed-bag of treats with some wholesome soul food.

On the other side of this album, when it's not mediocre with Big Kuntry and B.G., it's downright attrocious with Xtaci and Mac Boney. Mac Boney, a member of the P$C, is going absolutely nowhere at this rate; and that's probably for the best. Xtaci, on the other hand, is horrible; there's no sugar-coating that. Only half of the album's beats are hot, too; if you were as spoiled by T.I.'s King as myself, hearing something like In Da Streetz Vol. 4's production maybe tough to swallow.

In the end, In Da Streetz Vol. 4 is worth checking out, but be forewarned. It's merely decent, and nothing more; you may get a week out of the majority of the tracks, but it's ultimately forgettable. The Top Back remix is the main selling point for a reason, and the T.I. and Young Dro solo cuts are also more reason to purchase this; if you're not a hardcore T.I. or Grand Hustle fan though, it's not recommended.

Average customer rating: For fans of Broken Social Scene and beyond This Is a beautiful album !! Not as good as broken social scene, but still good

Folkloric Feel Apostle of Hustle Manufacturer: Arts & Crafts ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Experimental Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: National Anthem of Nowhere Underwater Cinematographer Valley of the Giants Idols of Exile You Forgot It in People ASIN: B0002HACPE Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

1. Folkloric Feel
2. Sleepwalking Ballad
3. Baby, You're In Luck
4. Energy of Death
5. Kings and Queens
6. Song for Lorea
7. Animal Fat
8. Dark is What I Want/Strutters Ball
9. Gleaning
10. They Shoot Horses, Don't They

Customer Reviews:

For fans of Broken Social Scene and beyond.......2007-02-12

In spite of the constant references made about this album as being Latin-tinged, I find it more of a "must listen to" reference for fans of folk and alternative, in general, and Broken Social Scene (BSS), more specifically. Andrew Whiteman, lead guitar for BSS, heads up this project and blends his insanely creative guitar work with the most gorgeous vocal harmonies and percussion to yield song after song that make "Folkloric Feel" an album to love and play on repeat over and over.

This Is a beautiful album !!.......2005-03-05

The more I listen to It, the more I like It.
If you like dreamy, mellow lo-fi music, buy this one !

Not as good as broken social scene, but still good.......2004-09-21

A great release from one of the lead guitarists of Broken Social Scene. An atmospheric and dreamy, while also upbeat and engaging album that has a tendency to put a spell on me. I'll start listening to the CD, and then I'll get put into this trance where I completely lose track of time. Next thing I know the CD is over.
The album starts off with the repetition of the bluesy riff on "folkloric feel" that will start to draw you in. After the magical "baby your in luck" you'll be hooked. By the time you hear the hypnotizing "they shoot horses don't they" you will be completely be emersed in the Folkloric Feel.
So why only four stars. Well, a couple of songs, such as "kings and queens",although great songs, tend to drag on a little too long and become kind of boring.
Although there may be a lack of consistency, the album creates an amazing world of sound in your head that will pluck you from the worries of the everyday world, and make you feel ok (at least for an hour).

Average customer rating: What about the dialogue? Loved it!!! great CD, but incomplete... Fantastic Soundtrack There comes a time when you find a soundtrack that's...

Kung Fu Hustle Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Khachaturian | Khachaturian, Aram | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sarasate | Sarasate, Pablo de | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Kung Fu Hustle (Widescreen Edition) Kung Fu Hustle Shaolin Soccer Jet Li's Fearless (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) House of Flying Daggers ASIN: B0007XT7T0 Release Date: 2005-03-29

Tracks:

1. Kung Fu 1 - Kung Fu 1
2. Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained - Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
3. Fisherman's Song Of The East China Sea - The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
4. Ambush From All Sides - The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
5. Allegro Molto Vivace From Zigeunerweisen, Op.20 - Ivan Fischer
6. Moderato From Zigeunerweisen, Op.20 - Ivan Fischer
7. Decree Of The Sichuan General - The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
8. Midnight Assassin - Midnight Assassin
9. The Blade Of Gu Qin - The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
10. Night Club Band - Night Club Band
11. Sabre Dance - Sabre Dance
12. Daring General - The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
13. Casino Fight - Casino Fight
14. Realization - Realization
15. Ying Xiong Men Zhan Sheng Le Da Du He - The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
16. Dagger Society Suite - The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
17. Fisherman's Song Of The East China Sea - The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
18. Buddhist Palm - Buddhist Palm
19. Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained (Huang Sheng Yi) - Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained (Huang Sheng Yi)

Album Description

Set amid the chaos of pre-revolutionary China, small time thief, Sing, aspires to be one of the sophisticated and ruthless Axe Gang whose underworld activities overshadow the city. Stumbling across a crowded apartment complex aptly known as "Pig Sty Alley," Sing attempts to extort money from one of the ordinary locals, but the neighbors are not what they appear. Sing's comical attempts at intimidation inadvertently attract the Axe Gang into the fray, setting off a chain of events that brings the two disparate worlds face-to-face.

The exotic original score by Raymond Wong is complemented by the film's classical pieces, notably Sarasate's acclaimed "Zigeunerweisen" and Khachaturian's famous "Sabre Dance."

Customer Reviews:

What about the dialogue?.......2006-04-08

I have a question about the dialogue on this CD... is it interspersed on separate tracks between songs, or do they talk during the songs?

Loved it!!!.......2005-10-21

As a Chinese, I love this soundtrack and the movie very much! There is no more I can say. However, it's a good soundtrack and I love it very much.

great CD, but incomplete..........2005-09-20

This is the soundtrack released to the U.S. Just so you know, the soundtrack sold in Asia features a few more songs. Most notably missing is a song preformed by Huang Sheng Yi, called "Zhi Yao Wei Ni Huo Yi Tian" which comes toward the end of the movie. It might be my favorite song in the movie, and it's too bad it's missing from the U.S. soundtrack.

Fantastic Soundtrack.......2005-08-20

If you have seen this unbelievable movie, then you know how incredible the music is. It matches the mood of the movie and everything the previous reviewer said I agree with. It has great sweeping scores with an extremely cool "oriental/chinese" sound and presence to it. I mostly bought it for a few cool songs I fell in love with when I saw the movie and the whole album is great. You will recognize a few of the songs used in a lot of other chop socky/martial arts movies and you'll really enjoy having them along with all the other great music on this soundtrack and it goes without saying, but if you haven't seen or bought this movie yet, get it. We need to encourage Stephen Chow and support him in his endeavors to make more great movies instead of the same old rehashed formulaic, cookie cutter, boring(need I go on?)"Hollywood Entertainment" fare.

There comes a time when you find a soundtrack that's..........2005-06-14

...Absolutely perfect!

As a collector of various movie soundtracks, there are many times when I am utterly dismayed by how unrelated they are to the movies they are supposed to complement.

The Kung Fu Hustle CD, however, is far from any of that! I watched this movie four times in the theater, and every time, the music just mesmerized me from start to finish! The movie was great, and the music was even better!

I quickly ordered the soundtrack from Amazon.com, and when it arrived, I was far from disappointed. This CD is fantastic! It does not leave anything out. What you hear in the movie is what you hear in the CD from beginning to end. The tracks are even in order of which they appear in the movie!

If you enjoyed Kung Fu Hustle, then the soundtrack is definitely for you. Go forth! Purchase the soundtrack, and prepare to be pleasantly entertained by the delightful music!

Average customer rating: SPM Str8 Outta Hell! !!! EYE FO AN EYE, TOOF FO A TOOF !!! WoW!!! The Best Ever "...Hustle-Town ,city of dreams..."

Hustle Town South Park Mexican Manufacturer: Dope House ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Latin Rap | Latin Music | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: 3rd Wish to Rock the World Power Moves Time Is Money Never Change Reveille Park ASIN: B000006B2X Release Date: 1998-03-03

Tracks:

1. Street on Beats
2. Riddla on da Roof
3. Nightshift
4. Ghetto Prisoner
5. Block of Rock
6. Mary-Go-Round
7. Wizard of Oz
8. Hustle Town
9. Runaway [Remix]
10. Streets [Remix]
11. Imprisonment [Remix]
12. Graveyards [Remix]
13. For Years [Remix]

Customer Reviews:

SPM Str8 Outta Hell!.......2005-11-07

I like how South Park Mex represents his Neighboorhood calling it "The Land Of Hell" instead of Tha Hood or El Barrio, in which SPM raps about tough street life in the neighboorhoods of South Park, Hillwood, Reveille Park & South East Houston, TX. Mary-Go-Round is a laid back song about Carlos Coy's girlfriend Mary Jane, about smokin' on some Dank! South Park Mex's Screwed & Chopped Music is a diss to him because his voice is tight, man!

Hustle Towns best are 1, 2, 3, *4, 5, *6 & 8.

!!! EYE FO AN EYE, TOOF FO A TOOF !!!.......2005-05-05

SPM TEARS IT UP ONCE AGAIN ON THIS ALBUM. FOR THE MOST PART, EVERY SONG THE SPM CREATES, IS YET ANOTHER GATEWAY INTO THE FIERY HELL HE CALL HIS HOOD. BEST TRACK ON THE ALBUM IN MY OPINION IS RIDDLA ON THA ROOF, BUT EVERY TRACK HOLDS ITS OWN ON DIS ONE TO FOR ONE MEAN, HOT OFF THE STREETS ALBUM THAT'LL GRAB YOU FROM THE MINUTE YOU PUT IT INTO YOUR STEREO. IF YOU HAVENT HEARD THE MEXICAN, THIS IS A GOOD ALBUM TO START WITH.

WoW!!!.......2004-07-19

HMMMMM...
i usualy listen to alot of country music, and i hate rap music...but *S.P.M* is a total exception. i love the songs.
GeT ThE CD's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Best Ever.......2003-09-25

I Myself think that this album is one of the greatest albums in history.
2 Da Ruf

"...Hustle-Town ,city of dreams...".......2003-02-15

SPM's earliest releases were by far his best. This CD contains some o' the best songs to come off of tha III Coast.
--214

Average customer rating: Only abit of dope in their HUSTLE. Go Back To School {2.5 Stars} Throwback to Hip-Hop's classic era of 93-96... The College Graduate. BIG Promise...but ultimately dissapoints

School Was My Hustle Naledge and Double O Are Kidz in the Hall Manufacturer: Red Urban Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ink Is My Drink True Magic Popular Demand The Format Hi-Teknology, Vol. 2: The Chip ASIN: B000ION6NG Release Date: 2006-10-31

Tracks:

1. Hustler's Intro
2. Ritalin
3. Wassup Jo'
4. Wheelz Fall Off ('06 Til)
5. Ms. Juanita
6. Cruise Control
7. Go Ill
8. Dumb*sS Tales
9. Don't Stop
10. Move on Up - Kidz in the Hall, Mike Payne
11. Hypocrite
12. Day by Day

Customer Reviews:

Only abit of dope in their HUSTLE........2007-02-22

I would have to agree with my man Norfeest's review in the sense of, nothing new is being brought to the table, either lyricswise or in production. They are by no means wack but not exactly standout acts. Naledge reminds me abit of Lupe Fiasco just not as complex or tight and Double O's production is Kanye West-esque but not as sharp or unique. The standout is "Wheelz Fall Off" b'cuz its a remake of sorts of Souls Of Mischief's "93 til infinity" which is one of my all time favourite songs. Its also a standout b'cuz this is the best example of beats and rhymes from the duo by far. Its a nice album overall but again like Norfeest's review said, you probabaly wont be rushing to play this again 5months down the line. Tracks like "Ritalin", "Ms. Juanita", "Hypocrite" and "Day by Day" are all good, the others are abit weaker and very unoriginal. Now let me reiterate this is by NO MEANS a wack album its definitely NOT the album its being made out to be. All this "best underground album" and "the ones to ressurect Rawkus" is off the mark so dont get caught up in the hype. Not a bad album as a debut with potential.

Go Back To School {2.5 Stars}.......2007-02-13

Anyone that knows me knows that early 90's hip hop is what I live for...especially '94. I bought this album months ago because of the (misleading) reviews and I've been somewhat disgruntled with and disappointed in this album, so I figured I'd give folks a heads up before they made the same mistake. I was gonna ignore this album and not review it until I read the previous review. Unless you can remember cats biting Jay Z's flow over B level production back in '93 - '96, I'd have to say that this sounds nothing like the golden era stuff. Anyone who says otherwise was probably just getting into rap in '00. Here's an off the wall idea: Let's quit trying to heap all kinds of praise and accolades on this group and let them actually earn them. Bottom line: the rhymes are decent, but they aren't saying much and the production is decent but nothing out of this world like you're being told. You've heard it before, trust me.

There are some positives though. "Wheelz Fall Off (06' Til)" is easily my favorite. Not because of the rhymes but because "93 'Til Infinity" is one of the best beats I've ever heard in my life (I use the original instrumental as theme music....no, seriously, I do) and I'm a sucker for any incarnation of it. Outside of that, and a few nice beats here and there, I found a large amount of this album pretty much forgettable. Ask yourself, will you be reaching for this album 5 months from now? Probably not.

School Was My Hustle is a solid, though somewhat uneven, release from the the Kidz. I think some underground heads feel compelled to say this is great even though it's just okay. Don't let the little razor blade logo dictate to you whether you should like it or not. These are average lyrics over above average production. If I'm being honest, I'd have to say that this sounds like plain pop rap by an act that couldn't get signed by Pharrell. Again, don't let that razor blade logo fool you... I recommend downloading this album and testing it out before you actually pay for it.

Standout Tracks: Wheelz Fall Off (06' Til) (My Favorite)

Throwback to Hip-Hop's classic era of 93-96..........2007-01-25

Simply put, this was one of the best hip-hop albums I've heard in a while. While maybe not as lyrically adept as Ghost or the Clipse (the other two stellar 2006 hip-hop releases) the combination of beats and rhymes had me pining for the summer of '94.

One listen to "Go Ill" should confirm this which has a floating melody reminiscent of other early 90's production from groups like the Digable Planets.

Speaking of production, while the beats for the most part are slammin' (skip Ms. Juanita however) you get the feeling that Rawkus (who are issuing their "rebirth" with this release) didn't have the budget to really shore up the mixing as sometimes they just don't bang like they perhaps should.

Nevertheless tracks like "Ritalin," "Wassup Jo," "Wheelz Fall Off," which uses the beat from the SOM's "93 Till Infinity" and "Dumbass Tales" pack a good punch sonically. (Also, check for an all too familiar beat that's been used by Just Blaze lately.)

MC Naledge does DJ Double O's tracks justice with a tight yet not overly imposing flow and shows he's equally adept and punch-lines and stories (see "Hypocrite.")

While Rawkus has lost some of their torch-bearers from their previous incarnation (Mos Def, Talib etc) "School Was My Hustle" is a great way to hit the "reset" switch.

The College Graduate........2007-01-19

Back in the late-nineties, when Diddy and his gang of faux-Big Poppas were dominating the airwaves, a little label called Rawkus answered hip-hop's heads cries; they gave them dope music. Black Star's album was brilliant, and showed that you didn't have to do your best 2Pac/B.I.G. impersonation to get noticed in the game; something most emcees have still yet to learn. Classic solo debuts from Pharoahe Monch, Talib, and Mos Def also helped solidify the label as a major force in the game, and the largest independent hip-hop label; then, things started to crumble. Fast forward to 2006, and Rawkus are introducing new artists, hoping to find relevance in hip-hop again, and perhaps, even strike gold yet again.

Kidz In the Hall won't be the group to bring acclaim back to Rawkus, though. Naledge is no Talib Kweli, and Naledge is no Hi-Tek; while both are talented artists, they're not phenomenal, as some die-hard Rawkus fans would like you to believe; they definitely have untapped potential, and talent, but as we speak, both of these individuals have a long way to go before they master their craft. Most of the hip-hop debuts found throughout 2006 were more about potential than they were about current quality, though, and Naledge and Double-O join Rhymefest as rookies who can go nowhere but up in the industry.

But, are their current incarnations talented enough to warrant purchasing this album? Honestly, I can't answer that. There's nothing on this album you haven't heard; from the flows, to the rhymes, to the beats. While they both have a lot of room for improvement, that's virtually their key-assett; as of now, there's little difference between them and the kids you know that kick freestyles on the playground. Naledge may claim that school was his hustle, but he doesn't exactly put his Ivy League education to great use on this album; lyrically, it's fair, but again, it's nothing you haven't heard before from a generic conscious emcee; and yes, those exist. Naledge's flow is also lacking many elements.. while he's technically sound, he sounds no different than the average Chi-town emcee, except he lacks many of their distinguished personalities. Lupe, Kanye, and 'Fest are still on top of Chi for a reason, whether you dislike them because of their commercialism or not.

Double-O often sounds like a novice Just Blaze. Now, don't get me wrong, I love Just Blaze; he's one of my favorite producers. However, without Blaze's polish, and soul-chopping techniques, Blaze's production would be rather lackluster; and unfortunately, that's exactly what Double-O's is. While this maybe an independent release, the sound quality on the most of the production is pretty embarrassing, and hinders this release; much like his emcee counterpart, Double-O is technically sound, but he lacks anything that sets him apart from the pack.

These two maybe Ivy League students, but after hearing School Was My Hustle, you'll be inclined to go back to the College Dropout. The concept's been done, and much better; it's not even really in effect in this album. Both Kidz have a lot of potential, but they're only average at the moment, and lacking character. Bottomline is, Kidz In The Hall's debut is worth checking out, but not much beyond that. Recommended if you want a brief glimpse of the future, but you'd probably be better waiting for a Sophomore effort(which, if released on Rawkus, may never see the light of day).

BIG Promise...but ultimately dissapoints.......2007-01-16

Most may not be aware but Naledge & Double-O have some serious pressure with this album. With Talib Kweli focusing on his Blacksmith movement, no hope of a Reflection Eternal or Black Starr reunion the hopes of a Rawkus resurrection reunion rest squarely on the shoulders of Naledge and Double-O.

Unfortunately their debut School Was My Hustle fails to deliver the goods largely due to Double-O's uninspired beats and Naledge's unassertive (is that a word?) rhymes.

Let me justify, firstly Naledge's skills are beyond question. The wordplay is ridiculous (see the opening verse to "Don't Stop") but he suffers from the same thing that holds the other Chi-town native (Rhymefest) back. In other words he's stuck in that horrible place between backpack/conscious/battle rapper and commercial rapper. Given a good beat he can play either role well but on this album he comes off as a little confused.

Double O on the other hand shows promise but his beats are missing something, you wish he could take them to Dr. Dre or Just Blaze to polish them up a bit. He also suffers from a case of bad timing as some of his samples are already in circulation on other more radio friendly tracks (much like Rhymefest with that Alicia Keys beat). Finally he doesn't quite have a distinct sound like his more successful counterparts (Kanye West, Will I.Am, Scott Storch etc.)

The highlights of the album include the remake of the Souls of Mischief classic, "Wheelz Fall Off", "Don't Stop", "Ritalin" & the closer "Day By Day". The rest of the album is decent and keeps you interested but does not quite live up to expectations.

Hopefully Naledge's solo debut will be a more solid effort.

Average customer rating: This film makes me want to learn Cantonese and Mandarin A "Must Buy" for Kung Fu Hustle Fans Comprehensive soundtrack to the film

Kung Fu Hustle Various Artists Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Soundtracks | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Kung Fu Hustle Kung Fu Hustle (Widescreen Edition) Curse of the Golden Flower (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Shaolin Soccer Phases Of The Moon: Traditional Chinese Music ASIN: B0007U8XUW Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

1. Like The Old Saying
2. Kung Fu 1
3. Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
4. Pay The Rent
5. Fisherman's Song Of The East China Sea
6. No More Soccer
7. Ambush From All Sides
8. Come On
9. Allegro Molto Vivace From Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20
10. I'm Not Scared
11. Moderato From Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20
12. Decree Of The Sichuan General
13. Not Guilty Of Kung Fu
14. Midnight Assassin
15. Blade Of Gu Qin
16. No Manners
17. Zhi Yao Wei Ni Huo Yi Tian
18. Night Club Band
19. Seize Any Opportunity
20. Sabre Dance
21. Daring General
22. Casino Fight
23. Realization
24. Prejudiced To Four Eyes
25. Ying Xiong Men Zhan Sheng Le Da Du He
26. Dagger Society Suite
27. Fisherman's Song O The East China Sea
28. Buddhist Palm
29. Numb Nut
30. Zhi Yao Wei Ni Huo Yi Tian (Huang Sheng Yi)
31. Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained (Huang Sheng Yi)
32. Kung Fu Fighting (Karl Douglas)
33. Hustle (Van Mccoy & The Soul City Symphony)

Album Description

Japanese soundtrack from Sony for the most eagerly anticipated film of 2004. Kung Fu Hustle is the latest film by Hong Kong's hottest comic actor and director Stephen Chow. The soundtrack includes dialogue. 33 tracks. 2005.

Album Details

Asian exclsuive release.

Customer Reviews:

This film makes me want to learn Cantonese and Mandarin.......2006-01-31

Whenever I listen to this, the music really recreates the scenes in my head for me. Especially tracks 12 and 17. This version contains dialogue--I don't speak the language, but the quotes still make me laugh. The only downside is "The Blade". Like F. Vernon wrote below, "The Blade" doesn't have the sound effects of the swords that really make your heart pump faster when watching the fight sequence.

I sprung for the more expensive version of this soundtrack because I really love this film and have seen it maybe five or six times in the last month. The cd booklet contains stills from the film from some of its tender moments (lollipop!) and translations of the quotes.

A "Must Buy" for Kung Fu Hustle Fans.......2005-11-15

When I was considering buying the soundtrack to Kung Fu Hustle, I was a bit disappointed to see that it was missing "Zhi Yao Wei Ni Huo Yi Tian" (ֻҪΪÄã»îÒ»Ìì). Luckily, I found this on Amazon. As another reviewer pointed out, this soundtrack has more tracks than the American release including some of the cool dialogue from the movie which may or may not be a bonus. For me, it's great that they've been included even though my Cantonese is pretty weak because they evoke some of the scenes from the movie so vividly. As an aside, my favorite is "Pay the Rent" (ÌÖÕ®). Not all of the music maintains the same effect from movie to CD, though. An example of this is The Blade of Gu Qin (±Ê·æ) which is played when the Tailor and Doughnut are fighting the two assassins. I felt it was really powerful in the movie, but played by a single instrument on this CD it loses a lot of its punch. Overall, though, I highly recommend the album.

Comprehensive soundtrack to the film.......2005-09-07

While the American release has almost every part of the film's score, it is missing one: "Zhi Yao Wei Ni Huo Yi Tian", the song that plays during Sing's reunions with Fong (which happens to be my favorite). The imported OST contains an instrumental version of it as well as one with lyrics. The CD also contains the 1970s classics "Kung Fu Fighting" and "The Hustle" in the event that you'd like musical manifestations of the film's namesake.

Besides those four songs, the CD is interspersed with dialogue from memorable moments in the film. You probably won't get much if you don't speak Cantonese or Mandarin (although there appeared to be English translations in the booklet of the Hong Kong import). However, depending on your level of affection for the film, it might not matter.

Overall, if you want the most comprehensive soundtrack available and enjoy listening to the film's funnier moments, then this is the CD to get. If you don't care about listening to Chinese dialogue and can live without the one missing song, then the American release is the cheaper and faster option.

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