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Product Description
Japanese reissue of the classic jazz album originally released on Blue Note, featuring 24 bit digital remastering and a miniature LP sleeve reproduction of the original artwork limited to the initial pressing. 2000 release.

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Average customer rating: Good collection of some Rarer Ghost tracks Can Ghost do any wrong? Great Ghost compilation. Tony for Mayor

Hidden Darts (Special Edition) Ghostface Killah Manufacturer: Full Clip Media ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music East Coast | Vinyl Records | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Unreleased Red Gone Wild: Thee Album Afro Samurai The Renaissance Child The DaVinci Code: The Vatican Mixtape V2 ASIN: B000MRAALK Release Date: 2007-02-27

Tracks:

1. Hidden Darts
2. The Watch feat. Raekwon
3. Belt Holders feat. Raekwon
4. In The Parks
5. When You Walk feat. Method Man & Street Life
6. Murda Goons
7. Odd Couple feat. Cappadonna
8. Good Times feat. Raekwon
9. Cheche La Ghost (Remix)
10. Milk Crates
11. Return of Theodore Unit feat. Wigs & Trife Da God
12. 9 MM feat. Wu Tang Clan
13. The Sun feat. Slick Rick, Raekwon & RZA
14. Mama feat. Keyshia Cole
15. Love Stories feat. Wigs
16. Wise
17. No No No
18. Black Cream
19. Drummer feat. Method Man & Street Life
20. Late Night Arrival feat. Trife Da God & Wigs
21. Paycheck feat. Trife Da God
22. Heard It All Before

Product Description

Ghostface Killah (aka Tony Starks, Ironman, Ghost Deini, Pretty Toney, Wally Champ, GFK, Starky Love, Dennis Coles) is one of the best rappers ever. He continues to release quality music year after year. A member of the Hip Hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, his name is derived from the alias of the primary villain from the film "Ninja Checkmate" (aka "The Mystery of Chess Boxing"). After Wu-Tang Clan achieved breakthrough commercial success in the early 90s, Ghostface, like his clan-mates, began a solo career, which turned out to be one of the most critically and commercially successful solo careers of all the group members. Early in his career he would wear a mask during performances and photoshoots. It was rumoured this was because Ghostface was wanted by the police and did not publicly remove it until his name was cleared. Since his debut on the opening verse of "Bring da Ruckus", the first track from the Wu-Tang Clan's critically acclaimed debut, 1993's "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)", Ghostface has made little effort to appeal to anyone outside of his loyal New York street fan base, yet he continues to achieve surprising commercial success. His latest release, called "Hidden Darts: Special Edition", is a collection of rarities and non-album cuts that span Ghost's entire career. Full of raw beats and flowing rhymes, the CD features guest rappers including fellow Wu-bangers Raekwon, RZA, Method Man and Cappadonna, some of his boys from Theodore Unit including Shawn Wigs and Trife Da God, and a Rap legend you may have heard of named Slick Rick. This comp will be enjoyed by anyone that likes good Hip Hop music. Ghostface Killah "Hidden Darts"... an album not to be missed!

Customer Reviews:

Good collection of some Rarer Ghost tracks.......2007-06-04

The 4th album that Ghost has been a part of in the past 17 months is "Hidden Darts", while a lot of these fake phony limited skill rappers out now drop song after songs of garbage, Ghostface shows here why he is one the premier MC's, cause all 4 of the albums he was part of in the past year and a half are better than almost everythig thats comes out now. With 22 songs, you get a lot of some of the more rare tracks from mixtapes and ones that didn't make his albums. If you're a fan of the Wally Champ you've more than likely heard some of the songs (a few from "Fishscale", "More Fish", Theodore Unit's "718", and his collabo album with Trife "Put it on the Line", and a few others from mixtapes) (I've heard 11 of the 22 before). Guests are on a little over half of the songs and almost all are from the Wu or Theodore Unit. Of the 22 songs, 1 is a near classic, 13 are good or real good and 8 are decent, like always he has no bad songs on here. A must have from one of the most consistant lyricists of all time.

#1 - 9.5
#2 - 8 (f/ Raekwon)
#3 - 7.5 (f/ Raekwon)
#4 - 7 (only 16 bars)
#5 - 8 (f/ Street Life & Method MAn)
#6 - 8
#7 - 8 (f/ Cappadonna)
#8 - 8 (f/ Raekwon & American Cream Team)
#9 - 7.5
#10 - 7 (only 16 bars)
#11 - 8 (f/ Shawn Wigs, J-Love, Trife da God)
#12 - 8.5 (f/ Wu-Tang Clan (all memebrs)
#13 - 7.5 (f/ Raekwon, Slick Rick, RZA)
#14 - 8 (f/ Keyshia Cole)
#15 - 6.5 (f/ Shawn Wigs)
#16 - 7.5
#17 - 7.5
#18 - 8
#19 - 8.5 (f/ Method Man, Street Life, Trife da God)
#20 - 9 (f/ Shawn Wigs, Solomon Childs, Trife da God)
#21 - 8 (f/ Trife da God)
#22 - 8.5

Dennis Coles -- b. 5/9/around 70 -- Stapleton, Staten Island, NY
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Can Ghost do any wrong?.......2007-04-16

Everything about this disc screams 'cheap bootleg B-side moneymaker.' Then again, that's what I thought when I bought 'More Fish,' and it was almost as hot as 'Fishscale.'

With this release, which I believe is a sort of career retrospective of b-side tracks, I'm drooling all over myself in anticipation of Ghost and MF Doom's forthcoming collabo. The beats are a tad rougher and less polished than the last two albums, but it's all to the good. The this-just-in opener moves along nicely, followed up by two always-welcome collabs with Raekwon. I swear 'Murda Goons' is an MF Doom loop, and the 'Cher Chez La Ghost' remix here takes a loop that's been used a million times, but still sounds hot with Ghost's flow.

Not to mention the heavy-soul 'The Sun,' featuring nice verses from Slick Rick and the RZA.

With these last few albums, Ghost has reached Redman-like status as an artist who is consistently entertaining enough that even occasionally mid-level production can't bring him down. Props.

Great Ghost compilation........2007-04-13

Ghostface Killah is one of the illest emcees to ever live. There's no denying that. With a constantly changing flow, raw emotions, and stream of consciousness lyrics that challenge any emcee who has ever spit for the throne, Tony Starks has constantly etched his name into the hip-hop landscape. I've displayed my affection for Ghost on my Fishscale and More Fish reviews, so I'll spare you the lovefest for this review.

Hidden Darts: Special Edition isn't an album of entirely new material. In fact, most of it is taken from the earlier days in his solo career. While I was reluctant to check out this album for that fact alone, I finally caved in, realizing that a collection of Ghostface outtakes, remixes, and collaborations are probably better than most emcee's studio albums. I was correct. While this album lacks cohesiveness(it's a compilation of tracks that span Ghost's solo career, after all), it is consistently dope from track to track; something that's not surprising when you take into account who is featured.

The track that finally influenced me to pick up this album is Wise; a song that was released earlier this year as a hype track for the compilation. This track alone is honestly enough reason to warrant a purchase of Hidden Darts; the production is dope, and Ghost's trademark whiny flow push the track well above average. This track shows why Ghostface is the undisputed King of Soul, as no one could've wrecked such a soulful beat with the presence that Ghost did.

Raekwon can be found on five tracks on this album, all of which showcase the amazing chemistry he and Ghostface have always shared. Belt Holders and The Watch are both infinitely ill, and The Sun, also featuring Slick Rick and RZA, is an amazing cut from four hip-hop legends; even if it is a revisit from Ghost's Bulletproof Wallets. That's basically all that's keeping this album from five-star status; there's just a little too much rehashed music to put this in the same league as the two Fish albums. While the material found within is equally dope, there's a bit too much 'been there, done that' to make this a classic; though, I don't know if anyone was expecting a classic from an album full of unreleased tracks and collaborations independently released by Ghost himself.

This is a must-have for Ghostface fans, and provides even more uncut dope to Ghostface fiends. Pick it up if you need even more Ghostface to tithe you over until his next project.

Tony for Mayor.......2007-03-22

This is an awesome Ghostface album that is not to be missed by any fan of the Wu-Tang Clan. Lyrically the whole album is on point. Ghost really shines as he tears every track to shreds, and his lyrics are reminiscent his older albums Ironman and Supreme Clientele. The cameos on this album are fantastic as well. Raekwon has some nice origional material on the three tracks he is on, my favorite being "The Watch", and Method Man seriously kills it on "Drummer". Trife da God & Wigs both impressed me on this album, and are in my opinion better represented here than on "More Fish".

Unfortunately, there are a few things that I was slightly disappointed in. First of all, theres a couple songs where there is some recycled lyrics, namely "Hidden Darts", "CheChe la Ghost (Remix)", and "9mm" (which is a remix of "9 milli bros.". Really this doesnt hurt the album, because Ghost spits some origional stuff on those tracks too. "When You Walk" is a song that I already had, downloaded from the offical website, but its still a 5 star track so it doesnt hurt either. On the track "The Sun", Slick Rick appears in his old school style form, but RZA says like 4 bars...bummer. Cappadonna's lyrics weren't that great on "Odd Couple" IMHO, which is too bad because that is the only thing holding that beat, and Ghost, back from a 5 star song. I also could have done without Keyshia Cole on "Mama", the remix of "Momma" on the "Fishscale" album.

Overall this album is better than the last, and it seems Ghost cant be stopped, even if hes underrated.

Lyrics: 10/10 ~Ghost gets better and better.
Production: 9/10 ~Mostly bangers, but a couple fall short.
Content: 9/10 ~Nearly every track is hot.

Top 5 Tracks:
1. "Return of Theodore Unit" feat. Wigs & Trife
2. "Drummer" feat. Meth, Street Life, and I think Trife too.
3. "The Watch" feat. Raekwon
4. "Heard it All Before"
5. "Late Night Arrival" feat. Trife & Wigs

FYI: This album doesnt come with any track info or ghost thankyous, only a track listing...

Average customer rating: The People's Chump PAUL WALL ROCKS MY SOCKS!!! the beats straight but whut the %$#@ The People's Champ Even the mentally challenged can make hit records these days!

The Peoples Champ Paul Wall Manufacturer: Asylum Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Who Is Mike Jones? Already Platinum The Most Known Unknown Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 The Sound of Revenge ASIN: B0009G3BXS Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

1. Trill -- feat. Bun B and BG
2. State to State -- feat. Freeway
3. If You Knew Me
4. Sittin Sidwayz -- feat. Big Pokey
5. Oh Girl
6. Smooth Operator
7. Big Ballin
8. March -- feat. Lil' Wayne
9. Karo
10. Ridin Dirty -- feat. TI
11. Slab Flippin
12. Underground King
13. People's Champ
14. Internet Goin Nuts
15. King of the Hill

Album Description

Paul Wall is the People's Champ! On the scene in Houston for the last 5 years, Paul Wall has been hip hop's favorite MC. Fresh off the chart topping Mike Jones single "Still Tippin'," Paul Wall is doing his own thing on his debut single "Sittin' Sidewayz" featuring Big Pokey from SUC. The limited edition album will include the regular version along with the chopped & screwed version of the album.

Customer Reviews:

The People's Chump.......2007-06-13

Paul Wall is just an average rapper out of Texas. Sure he can rap circles around lyrical weaklings like Mike Jones but stand him up against rappers with skill like Bun B and he doesnt stand a chance. He is truly overrated. The main flaw of this album is him. Paul Wall get repetitive very quickly and a thorough listen will further prove that fact. His first single Sittin Sideways wasnt that bad and They Dont Know was also a decent single. Freeway joins Paul Wall on State To State which is the best song on the album. Bun B and B.G. do a fairly good job in Trill and T.I. was the highlight of Ridin. Then it starts to get monotonous. Songs like March, Smooth Operator, People's Champ and King Of The Hill are all good production wise but Paul Wall brings them down with his predictable flow. Slabflippin and Sip-N-Get High are Paul Wall at his unmerciful worst. How many ways can I diss Internet Goin Nuts let me count the ways. 1. The beat sounds like something out of a horror flick 2. Paul Wall's verses range from hilariously bad to pitiful 3. Using a phrase from a song to make a hook. How original 4. Who wants to hear a song about cybersex anyway?Freak!) Bottom Line: This is easily the worst album of 2005. Repetitive rhymes over decent beats plus the same old sippin lean/candy paint talk that you hear from every other rapper from the south. I agree with that reviewer that said that just because you are from the underground doesnt mean you suck. But Paul Wall doesnt suck because he is from the underground,Paul Wall sucks because he is too mundane! HE RAPS THE SAME ON EVERY TRACK and how long will you listen to somebody who raps the same on every song? Not for long. And that song Oh Girl is the worst song for the ladies since..... Sheek Louch's One Name! One last note: Paul Wall calls himself The People's Champ and The People is southern slang for the police. So what does that say about him? Think About It.

PAUL WALL ROCKS MY SOCKS!!!.......2007-01-21

buy this cd right now!!!!! its awesome! buy it and go home and stick it in ur cd player and think happy thoughts ur wildest dreams will come true!!

the beats straight but whut the %$#@.......2006-11-04

Did he forget that he can rap? Why is it now it sound like folks from Texas dun went back to just ryhmin. thats how they fell off years ago. now lemme get this straight. you come back up snappin, get a deal, and put out some bull$#@!. why?

The People's Champ.......2006-10-25

A lot of people hate Paul Wall. I used to be one of these people, so I honestly can see where you're coming from, and I won't even condemn you for disrespecting this album without having heard it. If you want to ramble on about something you have no knowledge of, then by all means, be my guest. It only shows your ignorance, and again, I say this coming from personal experience as someone who once bashed Wall.

Like it or not, Paul Wall is not a flash-in-the-pan rapper. He's going to be here awhile, so you may as well get used to seeing his ugly mug plastered all over your television screen. I initially despised Wall simply because I thought he was yet another talentless rapper who only got his big break due to his connections. At the same time, I judged him with a prejudice due to the fact that most white emcees are fabricated, and I'd only heard a guest appearance from him on Mike Jones' hit single, "Still Tippin'." It took awhile for me to really accept Paul Wall; but once I did so, I was immediately hooked on this album.

The song that made me an instant Paul Wall fan was "Sittin' Sidewayz," which sports one of the phattest beats I've heard in my decade-plus of listening to hip-hop. The most appropriate explanation of the beat found on that track is simply hypnotic, and entrancing. Paul Wall laced the dope production with some clever wordplay, and though he will never be a deep lyricist, he is an above-average punchline emcee with an addictive flow. Big Pokey definitely didn't hurt things with his guest verse, either.

The rest of the CD isn't quite as powerful musically as "Sittin' Sidewayz," but it is littered with jewels. "Internet Goin' Nutz" is great in its quirkiness, "Girl" is a nice track dedicated to his wife, Crystal(who has since become the "First Lady of Swishahouse"), "Drive Slow" is the awesome Kanye West produced track, also found on Kanye's Late Registration, "Sip-N-Get High" is a standout track dedicated to the purple drank, and "They Don't Know" is another standout with a guest verse from Underground King, Bun B.

This was definitely one of the best hip-hop releases of 2005, and Paul Wall is often bombared with unwarranted criticism. Oh well, though - with success comes envy, and that's no more clear than with Paul Wall. Paul Wall's taken the wheel of the Southern hip-hop mobile, and as his music implies, it's going to be one long, slow, and syrup-influenced ride; you should enjoy it while it lasts.

Even the mentally challenged can make hit records these days!.......2006-10-22

And we're a better country for it. This young man shows a lot of character in his struggle with his mental handicap and darned if he didn't make a "good" album in the process. One cannot judge this work by normal standards as Paul Wall is obviously not "normal" rather one must look past the oftimes nonsensical lyrics and flacid beats and simply encourage this brave young 'tard for having the gumption to record at all. You go guy! I've heard his new single is going to be called "Badonkadonk at the Petting Zoo" and is his tribute to those lovable animals that bring so much joy to our children, mentally challenged and otherwise. Though his mind is tiny, his heart is as big as all the outdoors!

Average customer rating: The Grand Champ Doesn't Show Here (Rating: 6 out of 10- -3.0 stars) Why is this cd soo bad??? It's actually good! worst by him but that dosen't mean it's bad grand champ of past his prime 1-1/2 Stars -- My boy X has let me down...

Grand Champ DMX Manufacturer: Def Jam ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Great Depression And Then There Was X Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood It's Dark and Hell Is Hot Year of the Dog...Again ASIN: B0000C421G Release Date: 2003-09-16

Tracks:

1. Dog Intro
2. My Life
3. Where The Hood At
4. Dogs Out
5. Get It On The Floor
6. Come Prepared (Skit)
7. Shot Down
8. Bring The Noize
9. Untouchable
10. F*** Y'all
11. Ruff Radio (Skit)
12. We're Back
13. Ruff Radio 2 (Skit)
14. Rob All Night (If I'm Gonna Rob)
15. We Go Hard
16. We 'Bout To Blow
17. The Rain
18. Gotta Go (Skit)
19. Don't Gotta Go Home
20. A'Yo Kato
21. Thank You
22. The Prayer V
23. On Top

Customer Reviews:

The Grand Champ Doesn't Show Here (Rating: 6 out of 10- -3.0 stars).......2007-05-11

I don't know what was going through DMX's mind when he made this album. I remember that at the time of this album, he began beefing with Ja Rule. "Grand Champ" really falls short of many expectations, especially when it is compared to such albums like Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood & It's Dark and Hell Is Hot, his most consistant albums.

Some of the tracks here, he shows that he has some energy left. "Get It On The Floor" was a radio hit, and the album's biggest hit that I was feeling. The album's first single "Where The Hood At" was solid track that created a buzz. Some of the best tracks that are on the album are the dedication track "Ayo Kato" and "Shot Down" featuring 50 Cent and Styles P. "Dogs Out" is a good track, because he put some energy into the track. And call me crazy, but I'm feeling the somewhat-love song "Don't Gotta Go Home". "Dog Intro" is also an excellent track, that could have set the tone of this album, but fails to maintain it. Even the traditional spiritual track "Thank You" is good, followed by "The Prayer V".

What kills the album is lasiness. On this album, X is at a low point at various places. "F Y'all" has the wost hook ever "F**** y'all n*****, (Man f*** you too)." How inspiring. "Rob All Night (If I'm Gonna Rob)" is another filler song. The entire hook is rehashed from the song "No Love 4 Me" from another album he made back in '98. On "Untouchable", ever single verse contributed is wack. There are more tracks that are a waste of time to listen to, but I'm pretty sure if you hear this album, you will figure it out.

"Grand Champ" is an overall solid album. It's not a complete write off, but don't expect for it to be a homerun either. It would be hard to distinguish if it is the best or if it is the worst of '03. I personally find that DMX is more capable of much better work, but fails to show it on this album. I can only recommend this to DMX/Ruff Ryder fans, and if possible find it at a cheap price, or buy it used. Peace.

Lyrics: C
Production: B-
Guest Appearances: C
Musical Vibes: C-

Top 5 Favorite Tracks:
1. Dog Intro
2. Ayo Kato
3. Shot Down
4. Thank You
5. Get It On The Floor

Honorable Metion Track
1. Don't Gotta Go Home
2. We 'Bout Blow

Why is this cd soo bad??? It's actually good!.......2006-11-08

I'm serious, it may not be better than his first three CD but it's still a good CD and this was the first CD i bought from DMX. When I bought this CD I loved every track and ill give u reason why you should buy this CD and i'm a hardcore X fan too.

1.Intro - This is perhaps my favorite intro of all X's intro (even his first 1 was nice and dark but i like this 1 more) 5/5
2.My life - I thought this was a lil anooying song but it's actually powerful and i can feel X so powerful on this track.4/5
3.Where the hood at? - CLASSIC!!!!!!!!!! if you hate it, you have no idea how hot this song is. Everytime X plays it, im pretty sure everyone goes crazy and yell. 5+/5
4.Dog's out - This track was pretty hot but i really like all that barking on this track. Plus, kayne did a nice job on the production.4/5
5.Get it on the floor - Same thing as where the hood at? Hot song, great production from swizzy.5/5
6. (SKIT)
7.Shot down - yeah the beat does suck on this song but it just sounds dark with the background. 50, x, styles does good on it too.3.5/5
8.Bring the noize - I like this song especially the trumpet and X brings that heat.4/5
9.Untouchables - this was the song that i really loved to listen to. All the ruff ryders memember spittin and the beat is slow paced and the hook is good to relax.5/5
10.F*** Y'all - GREAT SONG FOR ANGER!! X brings out his angry form and start to swear the F word like crazy lol 5/5
11.(SKIT)
12.We're back - Great song and X does good. Also jada and eve are guest and they did good.4/5
13.(SKIT)
14.Rob all night - YES one of my fav songs from X and i love the hook ( its from no love for me but sounds better on this 1). X pretty much talks random stuff on this 1 but its a catchy song and the beat sucks which was a lil bad. 4/5
15.We go hard - Cam ron for guest and X ripped it at the 3rd verse. Cam did alright he was flowing great and the beat is decent. The song is mostly about talking that they are going hard ( and don't care what peep does/say).4/5
16.We bout to blow - ANOTHER HOT SONG!!!!!! X and BS ripped it! 4/5. Also great party song
17.The rain - one of my fav DMX songs and x starts slowing down on this 1.4/5
18.(SKIT)
19.Don't gotta go home - I love this song a mixture with rap artist and R&B. This song is a very smoothy feeling and it's good to relax too.4/5
20.Ayo Kato - A tribute to his friend Kato which i think is nice to do and the chorus is great.5/5
21.Thank you - Another song with X and the lord, I think this one is his worse. But with patti labell the song was decent and it's a lil catchy.4/5
22.Prayer( his worse 1..)
23.On top - Pretty good way to end the track with the BS and X. Mostly X was doing decent but BS was on fire.4/5




In conclusion, GET THIS CD!!! It's not a horrible CD, although it doesnt match to its dark and hell is hot, flesh of my fesh, and then there was X but still Songs like Where the hood at, get it on the floor, ayo kato, don't gotta go home, my life etc are great tracks on this CD and you need to have them! The CD has alot of different type of X in here too liek you'll see him going hard, taking it slow, then talk about his life, dialogue with the lord and him going crazy for party songs.

worst by him but that dosen't mean it's bad.......2006-08-11

terrible album compared to his previous ones, but it has it's times. most songs seem like a really long hook (Expl. My Life, Dogs Out, The Rain Etc.)

Top 5

1 Where The Hood At (Classic, but had a terrible video)
2 Untouchable
3 Shot Down
4 On Top
5 Rob All Night (Sounds Like He Sampled Himself For The Hook From His Old Song No Love 4 Me From Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood)

grand champ of past his prime.......2006-07-12

although dmx is probably my favorite rapper right now its his older songs that i like not this new horse****. i bought it cause i liked the 2 singles and i wanted to build my collection but there are only maybe 5 good songs and that might be a stretch. he was so great in his first 3 but toughed it out probably too long. i give it a 3 star rating just based on the songs i actually like. the rest of them could of been left off this cd.

1-1/2 Stars -- My boy X has let me down..........2006-05-21

I use to be a huge DMX fan when he first came out on It's Dark And Hell Is Hot. Then he did get a little overexposed when he dropped his second album in the same year Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood. Nevertheless I could always find myself enjoying his hits "Ruff Ryders Anthem", "Party Up", "Here We Go Again" and "Who We Be". Unlike many other artists his skits tied in with the album too like Damien. Now he has decided to drop his finale Grand Champ and there's nothing much grand about it.

The difference between this album and his previous ones is you could always find at least one dope track on their. You can't find anything here. "Where The Hood At" makes no sense at all with X's disgusting lyrics, and "My Life" sounds like one long loop. The chorus on "F Y'all" is real lazy as is "Bring The Noize"

Guests artists don't help like Cam'ron on "We Go Hard". I have to agree with other reviewers when they said "We're Back" featuring Jadakiss and Eve sounds like it belongs back in 2000. "Shot Down" featuring 50 Cent and Styles P is okay, but that really doesn't sound a like a song you should hear 50 Cent in.

The prodcution on here is terrible with all the samples from old-school classics. "We `Bout to Blow", "On Top", and the Rockwilder-produced "Rob All Night", and Swizz Beatz's "Get It On the Floor" all sound like they were left off And Then There Was X.

The last three tracks are personal songs; "A'Yo Kato", which is okay; the obligatory duet with a famed R&B chick ("Thank You" with Patti LaBelle); and the spiritual "The Prayer" (praying to a club-sounding song???). And one more thing 23 tracks is just way too long. All of the skits suck, and with the same classic barks of "WHAT!", and "COME ON!" fans will see the obvious slippage DMX has taken through his long career.

Average customer rating: The Decadent Downfall Of Mainstream Hip-Hop 3-1/2 Stars -- Not nearly as good as its hyped The People's Champ ahh why why why? My ears are throwing up!

The People's Champ Paul Wall Manufacturer: Asylum Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Most Known Unknown Trill Who Is Mike Jones? (CD + Ltd. Bonus Chopped & Screwed Version) Certified Already Platinum ASIN: B0009G3BWE Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. Trill - feat. Bun B and BG
2. State To State - feat. Freeway
3. If You Knew Me
4. Sittin Sidewayz - feat. Big Pokey
5. Oh Girl
6. Smooth Operator
7. Big Ballin
8. March
9. Karo
10. Riding Dirty
11. Slap Flippin - feat. TI
12. Underground King
13. People's Champ
14. Internet Goin Nuts
15. King of the Hill

Album Description

Paul Wall is the People's Champ! On the scene in Houston for the last 5 years, Paul Wall has been hip hop's favorite MC. Fresh off the chart topping Mike Jones single "Still Tippin'," Paul Wall is doing his own thing on his debut single "Sittin' Sidewayz" featuring Big Pokey from SUC. The limited edition album will include the regular version along with the chopped & screwed version of the album.

Customer Reviews:

The Decadent Downfall Of Mainstream Hip-Hop .......2006-08-02

I find it utterly disturbing how simple it is for a talented D.J. to round up 3 bafoons and exploit their childish and idiotic personalites all for their dirty dollar; Ripping off the kids droned and purged on the MTV feedbag, and this man Paul Wall probably gets under my skin more then any of them.

Notice his rhymes don't descend any futher than his mouth, his car and his money. What excactly does that say to me about my life or the world around me? Does it reach artistic heights?
Or is it just another jackass looking for his 15 minutes of fame?


And still people eat it up like Chicken N Dumplin's on a cold winter's day

This is excactly whats very wrong with today's hip hop, it's all capitalizing on mindless club music artistic talent is down the toilet infinitely

Stay away from this awful garbage

don't let MTV rob another cent

3-1/2 Stars -- Not nearly as good as its hyped.......2006-05-25

I remember my friend use to always get Paul Wall's underground stuff with Chamillionaire and share with me. I was pretty impressed with it, then I heard him go mainstream on "Still Tippin" and he shined there. At first I really didn't like "Sittin Sideways" but it grew on me somewhat. Then after climbing all the way up the Billboard charts I decided to check out The People's Champ to see if the hype was necessary.

While I wasn't blown away there are some good songs like "They Don't Know" and "Trill" both featuring Bun-B (the latter song also including BG), "State To State", "I'm A Playa" and "Drive Slow" which was on the Kanye West CD Late Registration. "Internet Goin Nutz" is a little too out there for me but is still a good song.

Everything else is okay except for "Oh Girl", (I know it's a song for the ladies, but this kind of song still doesn't fit his personality) and the overused bling-bling chatter in "Big Ballin". Overall The People's Champ is above average like Chamillionaire's CD and is a worthy pickup especially if you like Houston music.

The People's Champ.......2006-05-11

Ahhh....Paul Wall. It hasn't taken long for his catchy style, and distincitve, Southern drawl to catch on; as well as grills gettin popular again... But onto the album.

Paul Wall's major label debut starts off on FIRE with the DJ Paul and Juicy J produced and featured track "I'm A Playa", which leads right into the re-released "They Don't Know", which was already a Southern favorite off of Paul Wall's Swishahouse solo album, "Chick Magnet." Although I've heard the track a lot living in Texas, they do the listener a favor by replacing Mike Jones (who was pretty decent on the original)with Bun B, who spits with his usual ferocity. The next track, the organ-driven "Ridin Dirty" features Trey Songz and showcases Paul Wall spittin at his best. The recently-MIA ROC MC Freeway stops in on the abover average "State to State", but it's the coupling of TI and Paul Wall on "So Many Diamonds" that meshes together for GA/TX-connected smash. "Smooth Operator" and "Internet Goin Nutz" feature Paul Wall's pimp vernacular, while the Bun B and B.G. assisted "Trill", the laidback "Sippin the Barre", and the "Still Tippin"-esque single "Sittin Sideways" supply the heat for your speakers.

The album loses steam though, after the Kanye West-implanted "Drive Slow" though, as songs like the amateur-ish "March and Step", run-of-the-mill stunt song "Big Ballin" and the horrible chorus on "Sip N Get High", almost make you want to press the skip button.

All in all though, this album satisfies the hype and obviously, Paul Wall is starting to become a household name, making appearances on songs with Jim Jones, Nelly, among others. A definite buy for Southern Rap fans especially, although it's likely that almost anyone who likes rap would find the majority of the album enjoyable.

ahh why why why?.......2006-03-27

paul what were you thinking? you do so good on mixtapes lyricly and on get ya mind correct but on this no effort! ok first im a playa taken from still tippin, internet goiong nutz from still tippin all with corny flows repeatative terms but some songs were good sittin sideways was already rammed into my head like a year before it came out so what does that leave you with? surp sippin bugz bunny? what? chick magnet or how to be a player should have been re released instead of this cd! big ballin was pretty good but still the cd is just not worth listenen to buy the paul wall mixtape its got all the good songs and more the mixtape is way better trust me! he needs some new flows! fo real! oh yeah this tracklist aint right atleast with the cd i got.

My ears are throwing up!.......2006-03-25

Wack rhymes make me puke via my ear canal. That's how wack Paul Wall is. After I have eaten a full meal and listened to Paul wall, My dinner is regurgitated through my ears. I am sooooooooooo tired of these garbage rappers polluting the airwaves with garbage. This guy wouldn't know lyrical content if I slapped him with a Mos Def CD.

Average customer rating: The only set you need Outstanding performances at any price More Evocative than some of Mahler's Symphonies One stop shopping! Unparalleled Debussy, and excellent Ravel In Debussy Martinon is unbeatble!

Debussy, Ravel: Orchestral Works Claude Debussy , Jean Martinon , and Orchestre de Paris Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Strauss: Orchestral Works Sibelius: The Complete Symphonies & Tone Poems Liszt: Works for Piano and Orchestra Bruckner: The Complete Symphonies Stravinsky: Ballets; Stage Works; Orchestral Works ASIN: B00006HM8X Release Date: 2002-11-05

Tracks:

1. I: De L'aube A Midi Sur La Mer - Jean Martinon
2. II: Jeux De Vagues - Jean Martinon
3. III: Dialogue Du Vent Et De La Mer - Jean Martinon
4. I: Nuages - Jean Martinon
5. II: Fetes - Jean Martinon
6. III: Sirenes - Choeurs De L'Ortf
7. Prelude A L'apres-midi D'un Faune - Alain Marion
8. Marche Ecossaise - Jean Martinon
9. Berceuse Heroique - Jean Martinon
10. I: Fanfare - Jean Martinon
11. II: Le Sommeil De Lear - Jean Martinon

Tracks:

1. Jeux (Poeme Danse) - Jean Martinon
2. 1. Gigues/2. Iberia - Jean Martinon
3. I: Par Les Rues Et Par Les Chemins - Jean Martinon
4. II: Les Parfums De La Nuit - Jean Martinon
5. III: Le Matin D'un Jour De Fete - Jean Martinon
6. 3. Rondes De Printemps - Jean Martinon
7. Premiere Partie - Jean Martinon
8. Deuxieme Partie - Fabienne Boury

Tracks:

1. 1. Doctor Gradus Ad Parnassum - Jules Goetgheluck
2. 2. Jimbo's Lullaby - Jules Goetgheluck
3. 3. Serenade For The Doll - Jules Goetgheluck
4. 4. The Snow Is Dancing - Jules Goetgheluck
5. 5. The Little Shepherd - Jules Goetgheluck
6. 6. Golliwoggs Cakewalk - Jules Goetgheluck
7. I: En Bateau - Jean Martinon
8. II: Cortege - Jean Martinon
9. III: Menuet - Jean Martinon
10. IV: Ballet - Jean Martinon
11. I: Danse Sacree - Marie-Claire Jamet
12. II: Danse Profane - Marie-Claire Jamet
13. I: Le Magasin De Jouets - Jean Martinon
14. II: Le Champ De Bataille - Jean Martinon
15. III: La Bergerie A Vendre - Jean Martinon
16. IV: Apres Fortune Faite - Jean Martinon

Tracks:

1. I: Andante - Allegro - Aldo Ciccolini
2. II: Lento E Molto Espressivo - Aldo Ciccolini
3. III: Allegro Molto - Aldo Ciccolini
4. La Plus Que Lente - John Leach
5. Premiere Rapsodie Pour Orchestre Avec Clarinette Principale - Guy Dangain
6. Rapsodie Pour Orchestre Et Saxophone Solo - Jean-Marie Loneix
7. Khamma - Fabienne Boury
8. Danse: Tarantelle Styrienne - Jean Martinon

Tracks:

1. Bolero - Marcel Galiegue
2. Une Barque Sur L'Ocean (Miroirs: No.3) - Orchestre De Paris
3. Prelude - Orchestre De Paris
4. Premier Tableau: Danse Du Rouet Et Scene - Orchestre De Paris
5. Deuxieme Tableau: Pavane De La Belle Au Bois Dormant - Orchestre De Paris
6. Interlude - Orchestre De Paris
7. Troisieme Tableau: Les Entretiens De La Belle Et De La Bete - Orchestre De Paris
8. Interlude - Orchestre De Paris
9. Quatrieme Tableau: Petit Poucet - Orchestre De Paris
10. Interlude - Orchestre De Paris
11. Cinquieme Tableau: Laideronnette, Imperatrice Des Pagodes - Orchestre De Paris
12. Interlude - Orchestre De Paris
13. Sixieme Tableau: Le Jardin Feerique - Orchestre De Paris
14. Alborada Del Gracioso (Miroirs: No.4) - Andre Sennedat
15. I: Prelude A La Nuit - Orchestre De Paris
16. II: Malaguena - Orchestre De Paris
17. III: Habanera - Orchestre De Paris
18. IV: Feria - Orchestre De Paris

Tracks:

1. Sheherazade: Ouverture De Feerie - Orchestre De Paris
2. La Valse (Poeme Choregraphique) - Orchestre De Paris
3. I: Prelude - Orchestre De Paris
4. II: Forlane - Orchestre De Paris
5. III: Menuet - Orchestre De Paris
6. IV: Rigaudon - Orchestre De Paris
7. Menuet Antique - Orchestre De Paris
8. Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte - Michel Garcin-Marrou
9. 1. Modere - Orchestre De Paris
10. 2. Assez Lent - Orchestre De Paris
11. 3. Modere - Orchestre De Paris
12. 4. Assez Anime - Orchestre De Paris
13. 5. Presque Lent - Orchestre De Paris
14. 6. Assez Vif - Orchestre De Paris
15. 7. Moins Vif - Orchestre De Paris
16. 8. Epilogue: Lent - Orchestre De Paris

Tracks:

1. Introduction - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
2. Danse Religieuse - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
3. Scene - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
4. Danse Generale - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
5. Scene - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
6. Danse Grotesque De Dorcon - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
7. Danse Legere Et Gracieuse De Daphnis - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
8. Scene - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
9. Nocturne - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
10. Danse Lente Et Mysterieuse Des Nymphes - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
11. Interlude - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
12. Introduction - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
13. Danses Guerrieres Et Diverses - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
14. Danse Suppliante De Chloe - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
15. Introduction - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
16. Lever Du Jour - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
17. Pantomime - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
18. Danse Generale - Bacchanale - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera

Tracks:

1. Lento - Aldo Ciccolini
2. Piu Lento - Aldo Ciccolini
3. Allegro - Aldo Ciccolini
4. I: Allegramente - Jean-Claude Malgoire
5. II: Adagio Assai - Jean-Claude Malgoire
6. III: Presto - Jean-Claude Malgoire
7. Lento, Quasi Cadenza - Moderato - Itzhak Perlman

Amazon.com

At long last, Jean Martinon's classic EMI Debussy and Ravel cycles from the 1970s have been gathered in a space-saving, budget-priced box set. If you love this repertoire, you'll gasp with joy at the conductor's crystal-clear orchestral balances, which truly reproduce what you see in the printed music. If you respond to a lean, sinewy approach to this repertoire in the manner of Toscanini and Boulez, but pine for the timbral characteristics that used to distinguish French orchestras (silver-coated strings, tart woodwinds, and slightly watery brass) in gorgeous, vibrant sonics, Martinon's your man. Aldo Ciccolini's crisp, diamond-edged finger work stands out in Ravel's two piano concertos and in Debussy's rarely heard Fantasie. The young Itzhak Perlman's dazzling, effortless traversal of Ravel's Tzigane will humble many an aspiring fiddler. And you won't find a more sparkling, translucent Ravel Mother Goose Suite on record. Martinon was a marvel, and a sadly underrated podium giant. Grab this set while you can. --Jed Distler

Customer Reviews:

The only set you need.......2006-01-13

After owning dozens of Debussy, Ravel recordings, all I can say is ,
if you have this set, no need to look further.
My Ingelbrecht sets are good, but Martinon is better.
Forget the Munch and Monteaux, Bernsteins, Levine, Karajan (UUCCKKKK) etc etc.

Outstanding performances at any price.......2005-04-28

This boxed set provides a comprehensive collection of the orchestral works of both Debussy and Ravel. Jean Martinon conducts the Orchestre National de l'ORTF in the Debussy and the Orchestre de Paris in the Ravel pieces. The sound is stunning, and the performances are extraordinarily engaging. I have other sets of music by these composers (Simon and the Philharmonia Orchestra for the Debussy) Michal Tilson Thomas and the LSO as well as Boulez and the Berlin Philharmonic for some of the Ravel pieces (Boulez and the NY Phil for Daphnis and Chloe) but these other sets do not contain all the music in the 8 CDs by Martinon and his orchestras. I agree with the other reviewers who find the Debussy especially compelling. I am listening to La Mer now, and the recording captures the performance perfectly, clearly separating the horns, strings and woodwinds and providing a great balance. This is a very dramatic reading of La Mer! However, I find the Ravel performances equally inspired. The Daphnis and Chloe performance is tremendously exciting, and the ballet Ma Mere l'Oye is exquisite. When I decided to buy this set, I was looking for performances that would give me new insight into familiar works and also introduce me to some musical treats like Debussy's La Boite a Joujoux. I was not disappointed. This set is not just a bargain, it's a real treasure!

More Evocative than some of Mahler's Symphonies.......2005-01-25

I can't exactly visualise the oils of the French impressionists when hearing these pieces. But I do know what the other reviewer is talking about and the point is well made. They are so inspiring and evocative that they touch your heart strings perhaps deeper than most of Mahler's symphonies despite Mahler's gigantic orchetrations! The recorded sound is excellent: and the conductor is obviously gifted and the orchestra is just beautiful despite the fact that I am no big fan of either Ciccolini or Perlman. Believe it or not, in Hong Kong HK Records and HMV are selling the boxset at about 60% of the listed price in US: a real bargain. Grap it while it is still available, particularly those who live in HK.

One stop shopping! Unparalleled Debussy, and excellent Ravel.......2004-11-21

I've treasured both of these cycles since the 1970s when both appeared in single LP installements, each one eagerly awaited with deserved anticipation. To get them both in outstanding remasterings in a bargain priced box set is almost unthinkable. I'd pay twice the price, even more, if I had to for these recordings.

Other recordings of individual works may excel these, like Karajan's La Mer, or Monteux's Daphnis, Haitink's Nocturnes, and so on. But when listened to in such consistent interpretations as these from Jean Martinon, the works as a whole take on a different dimension. Each work is like a chapter in a novel, and they all weave together to make a very satisfying experience that is quite different than one gets with just the individual compositions.

That is especially true of the Debussy.

Two different Orchestras are represented. The Debussy are performed by the French National Orchestra, the Ravel by the more well known Orchestre De Paris, an orchestra that made recordings in those days with such notables as Kerbert von Karajan and Seiji Ozawa. The Debussy, though is actually better executed. The ensemble is tighter, the string tone more sumptuous.

The Debussy has no competition for completeness. No other conductor has traversed the entire orchestral output with the thoroughness that Martinon has. Boulez is probably the closest available. I think very highly of the Boulez recordings, especially the newer ones for DG. But the interpretations lack the unity and consistency that Martinon maintains throughout the cycle.

There is more competition with the Ravel, though. When issued, the cycle was met equally by an excellent set from the Minnesota Orchestra under Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, which came in a box at a lower price. Again, Martinon won my heart for his consistency. The Skrowaczewski was better executed by the Minnesota Orchestra than Martinon's Orchetre De Paris. The EMI sound was better, but back then the quality of the Angel LPs was terrible, so the Skrowaczewski go tthe nod for technical superiority unless you were fortunate enough to get your hands on more expensive import copies of the Martinon. There was a cycle from Ozawa on DG also, but artistically it could not match up with the other two. When CDs were introduced, along came Charles Dutoit and the Montreal SO on London/Decca. And they came with a huge splash and acclaim. I puked! and I have always puked when I hear Dutoit conduct anything, with maybe one or two exceptions. Dutoit makes Ravel sound too smooth and glossy. I do give the Decca engineers great credit for the sound (though the Daphnis gets my vote as the worst CD ever produced, being that it was 55 minutes long with no tracks or indexes!).

Now that EMI have so excellently remastered the Martinon recordings though,the choice for a complete set of the orchestral works is very clear. The experience of Martinon's unified consistent interpretations is not quite the same with Ravel as it is with Debussy, partly owing to a less well formed vision from that composer than Debussy. Debussy was more rigid in his world view and musical thought throughout his life, whereas Ravel wavered in many different directions.

When you consider the price, there no reason to think twice about this set. The accompanying booklet is not extremely comprehensive, but adequate enough.

In Debussy Martinon is unbeatble!.......2004-07-31

Jean Martinon is the last director really inmersed in the impresionist mood . His performances are deeply inspired and above all idiomatic . Marie Claire Jamet in the Sacred Dances is absolutely comitted with the elusive forms and pagan enchantment.
Martinon belonged to that hard to find status conductor who really know to engage with the composer mood . So when he played his music the results were overwhelming . He had a enormous gift to suggest . I still remind The Prokoviev seventh symphony with the Chicago Symphony and I can not get another first movement so well performed , for instance .
Back to Debussy he combines the charm and nuance with that incorporean and elusive approach that Debussy and Ravel demands . I state a parallel (if I may) between Martinon - Debussy and Beecham - Delius in what idiomatism concerns .
When Martinon performs Debussy the paintings of Matisse , Monet and Manet seem to awake and come to our mind .
The prientemps and the children 's corner are absolutely of first rate . The clarinet rhapsody is the best in the market .
In the images I prefer the Ansermet version , but the whole set is fundamental if you enjoy the orchestral music of Debussy.
Notice I have not mentioned Ravel works . I have another name in Ravel : Andre Cluytens . But this is out of context.

Average customer rating: Amazing voice, mediocre material - Denetria deserves better! Awesome!! There Is Only ONE Aretha... Thank you Oprah!! Oprah Winfrey loves DeNetria Champ!

I Really Love You Denetria Champ Manufacturer: Jdi Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sing It On Sunday Morning, Vol. 2: Just Having Church Nobody But You Where I Long to Be Hide Me Gotta Keep Movin' ASIN: B0002JE8ZM Release Date: 2004-08-24

Tracks:

1. DeNetria's Church Medley (Preview)
2. Go On Through It
3. I Really Love You (Radio Edit)
4. When God Gets Through
5. DeNetria's Church Medley
6. Can't Forget
7. Thank You For Your Love
8. Say The Word
9. Silent Night
10. I Really Love You (Extended Mix)
11. JDI Sampler

Customer Reviews:

Amazing voice, mediocre material - Denetria deserves better!.......2007-03-21

Let me start by saying I've been a fan of Denetria LONG before she put out this "debut" gospel CD - actually, Denetria was a session singer for several house/club tracks, including the stunning garage house anthem "I'VE HAD ENOUGH" written and produced by the legendary FRANKIE KNUCKLES way back in the mid-90s (!) and then she sang many underground house hits under the psuedonym CHANCE with the SUNKIDS ("RESCUE ME" "RISE UP"), so when Denetria FINALLY drops her debut full-length CD literally years later, I was really expecting and hoping something truly wonderful...well, yes & no. While her VOICE retains its lung-busting power (really, the other review who slagged her off as a Aretha wannabe was unfair, for Denetria possesses a singular vocal gift - yes, she sounds remarkably like a young Aretha, but has her own edge), the SONGS on this album aren't strong enough to stand up to her powerful vocals. Aside from a couple songs, you just want Denetria to let loose, and it never quite happens. Maybe next time? Personally, I think Denetria should ditch the hardcore gospel approach and do a more gospel/soul/dance hybrid, much like TRAMAINE achieved in the 80s with "FALL DOWN" etc - then we'd see the REAL Denetria come out in full force! Still, she's a talent worth watching.

Awesome!!.......2007-01-20

I met Sis Champ in Colorado Springs, CO for the MLK birthday celebration services. She truly is an anointed women of God and was singing like that in this higgggh altiude. She was a blessing and I bought a sign CD from her. LOVE IT :-)!!!!

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There Is Only ONE Aretha..........2006-10-22

Every since Aretha Franklin was annoited the Queen of Soul, thousands of wonderful singers have been hailed by music writers as "the new Aretha!" Why do they do that? Aretha EARNED her title and it's her's, just as Dinah Washington, who died in 1963, is STILL the Undisputed Queen of the Blues and Bessie Smith, who died in the 1930's, still is Empress of the Blues, Aretha will forever hold her title.

Perhaps it's because so much was made of Aretha's success and her being introduced as "...ladies and gentlemen, the Queen of Soul, Miss Aretha Franklin..." that people are so fascinated by her.

Let's face it, DeNetria Champ, is ONE of tens of THOUSANDS of black women who can sing their butts off in the United States. Just go to any black Baptist church in any state and you'll hear them sing their faces off! The talent pool isn't near empty - these ladies, the majority of them, will never be heard outside their churches, nor will the thousands of men who can sing just as well.

In this age of mediocrity, we have to settle for the hip/hop crowd, who know NOTHING about singing and the young people who are buying their records know NOTHING about music OR their culture.

I wish DeNetria Champ and all the rest of the truly talented singers all the luck in the world, but earn your OWN title and keep your eyes off Aretha's. SHE GOT HER'S THE HARD WAY: SHE EARNED IT.

Thank you Oprah!!.......2006-06-23

I was so moved by Oprah's Legends Ball Special - it was great to see O acknowledging these great women of color!! An added benefit for me was discovering DeNetria Champ who I saw for the first time on the Legend Special - oh my goodness, what talent!!!

Oprah seems to have a knack for discovering great talent before everyone else and after seeing her brief performance on TV, I did a search and bought her CD - excellent, excellent, excellent!!! I am looking for big things from DeNetria Champ - a voice like hers doesn't come along very often!

Oprah Winfrey loves DeNetria Champ!.......2006-05-30

Just tuned in to see DeNetria Champ on Oprah Winfrey's Legends Awards - what an awesome talent!! I see why Oprah Winfrey loves Denetria Champ!

Average customer rating: Kelly Hops Again! A FITTING TRIBUTE TO MOOSE CHARLAP WHERE ARE THE ORIGINAL SONGS?

Kelly (1998 Studio Cast) Eddie Lawrence Manufacturer: Original Cast Record ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional & Vocal Pop | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Curtains (2007 Original Broadway Cast) Mata Hari (1995 Revival Cast) Breakfast at Tiffany's: World Premiere Cast Recording Baker Street, A Musical Adventure of Sherlock Holmes (1965 Original Broadway Cast) A Tree Grows In Brooklyn (1951 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B00000DGNP Release Date: 1998-12-15

Tracks:

1. Ode To The Brooklyn Bridge - Brian D'Arcy James
2. Heavyweight Champ Of The World - Eddie Lawrence/Chorus
3. That Old Time Crowd - Marcia Lewis/Chorus
4. The Times That Linger - Brian D'Arcy James/Marge Redmond
5. Augie Masters - Conrad John Schuck/Chorus
6. Home Again - Sandy Stewart/Chorus
7. I'll Never Go There Anymore - Sally Mayes/Brian D'Arcy James
8. It Kinda Makes You Wonder - Brian D'Arcy James/Jane Connell/Eddie Lawrence
9. The Insurance Game - George S. Irving
10. Go To Sleep Early - Jane Connell
11. Ballad To A Brute - Sandy Stewart
12. The Big Town - Conrad John Schuck/George S. Irving
13. Everyone Here Loves Kelly - Jane Connell/George S. Irving/Brian D'Arcy James/Eddie Lawrence/Marcia Lewis/Sally Mayes...
14. Bonus Track: I'll Never Go There Anymore (Pop Version) - Sandy Stewart

Customer Reviews:

Kelly Hops Again!.......2001-04-01

Compared to the "original" cast album, which was the two writers and a piano, this album is a dream. Still, it would have been great to hear the original orchestrations instead of a studio band. The performances on this CD give the show some credibility, unlike the first album. One wants to see more of this type of thing done. But put in the original orchestrations. How about Breakfast at Tiffany's, The Yearling, La Strada? If you are a serious collector nab this while you can.

A FITTING TRIBUTE TO MOOSE CHARLAP.......2001-03-22

HAVING BEEN ONE OF THE VERY FEW WHO SAW "KELLY" in 1965,I WAS VERY PLEASED TO FIND THIS STUDIO RECORDING OF THE ORIGINAL MUSIC. I DO MEAN ORIGINAL. SOME OF THE SONGS THAT WERE WRITTEN WERE LATER REMOVED BY A GROUP OF PANIKY PRODUCERS PRIOR TO THE NEW YORK OPENING. THEIR ACTIONS RESULTED IN A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT SHOW THAN HAD BEEN ENVISIONED BY THE COMPOSERS. IT ALSO MADE "KELLY" A MONUMENTAL FLOP SO MUCH SO THAT ITS DEMISE WAS THE SUBJECT OF A COVER STORY IN "SATURDAY EVENING POST". IF YOU READ THE CD NOTES..IT IS ALL EXPLAINED THERE. THE CD IS DEDICATED TO MOOSE CHARLAP. THE PERFORMERS ARE FIRST RATE, INCLUDING BRIAN D'ARCY JAMES (TITANIC) AND RIGHT OUT OF THE 60'S, SANDY STEWART. IT MAY HAVE SOME SHORTCOMINGS, BUT OVERALL..EDDIE LAWRENCE SCORED WITH THIS CD!

WHERE ARE THE ORIGINAL SONGS?.......2000-02-10

TO START OFF WITH. THIS DOES NOT SOUND LIKE A BROADWAY CAST ALBUM. IT SOUNDS LIKE AN OFF BROADWAY ALBUM BY LISTENING TO THE ORCHESTRA. IT SOUNDS MORE LIKE A BAND THAN AN ORCHESTRA. SECOND,I THOUGHT THIS WAS THE SCORE FROM THE ORIGINAL SHOW. WELL, READINNG MY BEST PLAYS OF 1964-1965, THEY LIST THE SONGS ON OPENING NIGHT AND A BUNCH OF SONGS ARE NOT ON THE ALBUM AND SONGS ON THE ALBUM ARE NOT LISTED IN THE BOOK. I AM CONFUSED. ANWAY, WHATEVER IS ON THE CD IS FAIR. ALL THE PERFORMERS ARE FIRST RATE, BUT LISTENING TO THE CD, IT DOESN'T SOUND LIKE MUCH. PRETTY AVERAGE MUSIC. TAKE A LESSON FROM THE DRAT!THE CAT! RECORDING ON VARESE SARABANDE. NOW THATS A GREAT STUDIO CAST ALBUM. I DON'T KNOW WHY THEY PICKED KELLY OVER MANY OTHER SHOWS THAT HAVE A MUCH BETTER SCORE THAT WERE NEVER RECORDED LIKE THE BODY BEAUTIFUL OR SHERRY OR LOVELY LADIES, KIND GENTLEMAN TO NAME A FEW. IF YOU ARE A BROADWAY SHOW COLLECTOR THAN THIS SHOULD BE IN YOUR COLLECTION, OTHERWISE, I WOULD PASS.

Average customer rating: Aux Champes Elysees

Les Champ-Elysees Joe Dassin Manufacturer: Sony/Columbia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music French Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Folk | Imports | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Le meilleur (Best of) [IMPORT] ASIN: B000025LYD Release Date: 1995-08-21

Tracks:

1. Chemin de Papa
2. Petit Pain au Chocolat
3. Champs-Elysees
4. Siffler Sur La Colline
5. Mon Village du Bout du Monde
6. Me Que Me Que
7. Ma Bonne Etoile
8. Peu Comme Toi
9. Bande a Bonnot
10. Violette Africaine
11. Temps des Oeufs au Plat
12. Sunday Times

Customer Reviews:

Aux Champes Elysees.......2000-09-05

Joe Dassin in classical form. A rich compilation of his songs including the widely known cover title track. A must for any student trying to learn understandable French from listening to music.

Average customer rating: Chopped and Screwed is correct.

The People's Champ (Chopped & Screwed) Paul Wall Manufacturer: Asylum Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Compilations | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Already Platinum [Chopped & Screwed] The Most Known Unknown (Screwed and Chopped) King of Crunk & Bme Recordings Present: Lil Scrappy & Trillville Chopped & Screwed Crunk Juice Sound of Revenge [Screwed & Chopped] ASIN: B0009G3BYM Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

1. Trill -- feat. Bun B and BG
2. State to State -- feat. Freeway
3. If You Knew Me
4. Sittin Sidewayz -- feat. Big Pokey
5. Oh Girl
6. Smooth Operator
7. Big Ballin
8. March -- feat. LIl' Wayne
9. Karo
10. Ridin Dirty
11. Slab Flippin -- feat. TI
12. Underground King
13. People's Champ
14. Internet Goin Nuts
15. King of the Hill

Album Description

Paul Wall is the People's Champ! The People's Champ (Chopped & Screwed) features slowed & chopped up versions of all the banging songs from the release, including the hot single "Sittin Sidewayz."

Customer Reviews:

Chopped and Screwed is correct........2006-02-20

I bought this cd not knowing there was a difference in the Peoples Champ albums. This version is terrible. This dj slowed down all of the lyrics to where they do not sound like the artists. I would not reccommend this cd to anyone who has any taste in music.

Average customer rating: Not To Be OverLooked..1951-1952..Considered a Milestone

The Champ Dizzy Gillespie Manufacturer: Savoy Jazz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Charlie Parker Study in Brown ASIN: B000087N0W Release Date: 2003-02-11

Tracks:

1. The Champ (Parts 1 and 2)
2. Birk's Works
3. Caravan
4. Time On My Hands
5. On The Sunny Side Of The Street
6. Tin Tin Deo
7. Star Dust
8. They Can't Take That Away From Me
9. The Bluest Blues
10. Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac
11. Oo-Shoo-Be-Doo-Be
12. Bopsies Blues
13. Blue Skies

Customer Reviews:

Not To Be OverLooked..1951-1952..Considered a Milestone.......2005-12-23

Small group sesions with great musicians, great songs of the day all add to a wonderful collection..The Champ was a 2 sided single presented here here as a 5 minute blowout...Art Blakey,Milt Jackson,John Coltrane all grace some of these sides doing standard classics such as Caravan,Star Dust,Sunny Side,numbers by Gershwin and Berlin as well as Dizzy's Birks Works.Two bonus tracks here make this all a real good piece of music.

Jazz Music:

1. Chet Baker Introduces Johnny Pace
2. City Speak
3. Confirmation [Import] [Original recording remastered]
4. Deal Me In
5. Doctor Is in [Original recording remastered] [Import]
6. East Broadway Rundown
7. Electric Byrd
8. Epistrophy
9. Four for Trane [Original recording remastered]
10. Gershwin Brothers

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