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The past few years have been an interesting ride for Wu leader/beat genius RZA. For every moment of brilliance (his score for Kill Bill, Bobby Digital), there have been moments to balance the brilliance out. And while Northstar isn't up on the mantle with some of the aforementioned projects, it certainly proves the case that RZA can certainly rise to the occasion when motivated. A pair of tracks from house producer Armand Van Helden show up here but mesh in seamlessly, no doubt a testament to Van Helden's versatility behind the mixing board. Two non-Wu members (Christ Bearer and Meko) make their debut and present a convincing case that RZA's success isn't necessarily dependent upon other members of the Wu-Tang. And while there are moments where Christ Bearer and Meko's West Coast style shine through, the sparse beats bring the tracks back from sounding too dated (i.e., the entire Death Row catalog from 1996 to the present). That said, Northstar is an impressive debut and serves as a reminder that one of hip-hop's most innovative producers isn't down for the count just yet. ~ Rob Theakston
Parental Advisory.From The Wu- Tang Killa Beez.
Producers include: Armand Van Helden, Mathematics, Rza, Mix Jive Musick, Choco.
Personnel: Kinetic, Dr. Dooom, Ninth Prince, Shacronz, Tonebone, TMF, Freemurder, Shoshot, Meko, Midnight, Solomon Childs, Suga Bang Bang, Christ Bearer (vocals).
Photographer: Joe Giron.
Northstar: Meko, Christ Bearer (rap vocals).
Additional personnel: Kinetic, Freemurder, Calvin Cooler, Shcronz, Don, Tonebone, Midnight, Shoshot, Ninth Prince, TMF, Suga Bang Bang, Solomon Childs.
Rza Presents Northstar Music | List Price | $9.98 (You save $0.79) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, R&B, Rap, Urban Soundtrack, East Coast Rap | | Label | Koch | | Orig Year | 2003 | | All Time Sales Rank | 58639  | | CD Universe Part number | 6203487 | | Catalog number | 8395 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jan 20, 2004 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Personnel | Dr Dooom Meko Christ Bearer - rap vocals
Also: Don, Midnight, Solomon Childs, Freemurder, 9th Prince, Calvin Cooler, Shcronz, Shoshot, Tonebone, Kinetic, TMF, Doc Doom, Shacronz |
Rza Presents Northstar Songs | 1. | Luv Allah - (featuring Kinetic) |
| 2. | We Got It - (featuring Freemurder) |
| 3. | Skit - (featuring Calvin Cooler) |
| 4. | Red Rum - (featuring Shacronz/Don) |
| 5. | Skit - (featuring Calvin Cooler) |
| 6. | Crazy - (featuring Tonebone/Midnight/Shoshot) |
| 7. | Nuttin - (featuring Ninth Prince) |
| 8. | Skit - (featuring Calvin Cooler) |
| 9. | See Me - (featuring Freemurder) |
| 10. | 64 |
| 11. | So So Serious - (featuring TMF) |
| 12. | Duckie |
| 13. | Ballin' - (featuring Suga Bang Bang/Solomon Childs) |
| 14. | Destiny - (featuring Kinetic) |
| 15. | Black Knights of the Northstar - (featuring Doc Doom/Midnight) |
| Rza Presents Northstar Music Review Average Rating: (3.1 out of 5 stars)    List All Reviews Quallity Nice to hear a bit of variation amongst the wu-tang productions..... Submitted by wallisthfc (Somerset, England)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
sick as i got this album 2day and its awesome - the best songs are "luv allah" and "duckie" Submitted by chris (melbourne, VIC, Australia) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
almost classic! Great tracks(killa bee classics):
Nuttin,Luv Allah,We Got It,So So Serious & Ballin
I mean,these tracks are great,the only track I dont like is "see me".
that one is wack. Submitted by FutureDigga (Norway/Dirty Oppland) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
Great Album!!! This new addition to the Wu-tang family has once again proven RZA's scouting talent by giving the 'true' Wu fans what they want. Northstar's lyrics aren't always great, but their crazy rhyming style on bangin' Wu beats makes you appreciate every track. This album is absolutely worth buying!!! Submitted by Dutch Masta (Amsterdam, Holland) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
A MUST BUY CD THE RZA has done it again,excellence production,the tight beats and lyrics. Submitted by n/a (indiana) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
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