Fat Joe - Elephant in the Room CD

Elephant in the Room songs This second album by Miami (by way of Haiti) rapper Rick Ross is one of the most hotly anticipated sophomore releases of the year. This collection is a more than respectable follow-up to his monster debut. The album--produced by J-Rock, the Runners, Cool & Dre, and others--features the hit single "Speedin'," with guest singer R. Kelly. Recording information: Chalice Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Hitco Studios, Atlanta, GA; Jerusalem Studios, Miami, FL; Poe Boy Studios, Miami, FL; SoundTrap Studios, Atlanta, GA; The Chocolate Factory, Chicago, IL; The Hit Factory Criteria, Miami, FL. Photographer: Jonathan Mannion. Arranger: J.R. Rotem . Personnel: ...

Elephant in the Room album for sale On album number nine, Snoop branches out a bit, assuming executive producer credits and working as one-third of the production team QDT (along with Teddy Riley and DJ Quik). While the production hovers around 1970s R&B, soul, and smoothed-out funk (with conspicuous samples from Marvin Gaye, the Isleys, Brooklyn Dreams, and Prince Phillip Mitchell), there are also a few curious excursions into '80s synth-pop ("Cool") and even country music ("My Medicine"). At the same time, Snoop's lyrics are all over the place. Over the course of the album's 21 tracks, he goes from mega-boasting on his fame and wealth ("Gangsta Like Me," "Staxx in my Jeans") to celebrity name-dropping ("Deez Hollywood Nights") to seductive talk-box crooning ("Sexual Eruption") and groupie-love anthems ("Life of da Party," "Those Gurlz") to bittersweet reminiscing on his rise from the hood ("Can't Say Goodbye") and dedications to his wife and kids ("Been Around tha World"). As the title suggests, EGO TRIPPIN' is all about Mr. Calvin Broadus, and therefore the outing contains just a handful of guest spots from Too Short, Raphael Saadiq, Mistah F.A.B., and Charlie Wilson.

Elephant in the Room CD music Track Listing of songs: American Superstar; Ack Like You Know; Elevator; Roll; Low; Priceless; Ms. Hangover; Still Missin; In the Ayer; Me & U; All My Life; Don't Know How to Act; Freaky Deaky; Money Right;

Elephant in the Room buy CD music DJ Khaled comes from the DJ Clue school of disc-jockeying. He isn't known for his production skills and is far from a master turntablist. What he does have, though, is connects--mad connects. And as his second full-length release, WE THE BEST, shows, DJ Khaled's connections extend far beyond Miami city limits, as Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Jadakiss, Beanie Siegel, Juelz Santana, and Young Jeezy are just the tip of the iceberg. With production from Cool & Dre, Beat Novocaine, and the Runners, among others, WE THE BEST bangs with 12 tracks of neck-snapping, Dirty South slop. Fellow Miami representatives Rick Ross and Trick Daddy are also prominently featured. Audio Mixer: Luis Diaz. Recording information: Circle House Studios, Miami, FL; Jerusalem, Miami, FL; The Hit Factory, Miami, FL; The Panic Room. Personnel: DJ Khaled (rap vocals); Eddie Montilla (piano); Thomas "T" Hatcher (bass guitar); Abel Garibaldi (programming); Leroy Barbie Romans (keyboards). Additional personnel: Flo Rida, Dré , Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Jadakiss, K Foxx, Akon, Lil Wayne, Paul Wall , Pooh Bear, Rick Ross , T.I., Game, Trick Daddy, Trina, Young Jeezy, Beanie Sigel, Birdman , Juelz Santana, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, T-Pain, Plies, Brisco, Bun B, C-Ride (rap vocals).

Elephant in the Room songs After eight years at Atlantic Records, Terror Squad leader, D.I.T.C. affiliate, and Bronx representative Fat Joe returned with his seventh solo album, 2006's ME, MYSELF, & I. Joey Crack aka Don Cartegena does as Jay-Z did, returning to the studio after a string of crossover hits and a well-publicized beef to crank out an honest, street-oriented solo album (his first through his own label, Terror Squad Entertainment). Joe's flow and lyrical content are noticeably more aggressive on this one, spitting ferociously on the opening tracks "Pendemic" and "Damn." While ME, MYSELF, & I does have its share of crossover material, namely the H-Town screw-inspired "No Drama" and the bombastic Caribbean-crunk anthem "Make It Rain" (both produced by Scott Storch), the beats coming courtesy of L.V. and DJ Khaled are straight New York gutter. The fact that the guest list is just two deep (Lil Wayne and the Game make cameos) is perhaps the album's strongest asset. Without any lower-caliber MCs or big-name pop stars on hand for him to cater to, Fat Joe is able to accomplish what he set out to--show the world that he can still hold his own through 12 tracks of good old-fashioned street-hop.

Elephant in the Room album for sale Repping NYC to the fullest, Lox/D-Block member Sheek Louch shows he's not afraid to mess with the West or the Dirty South on his third solo release, SILVERBACK GORILLA. Sheek incorporates elements of H-Town screw, crunk, and G-Funk into his brand of street-level East Coast gangsta as he collaborates with an A-List of hip-hop artists from all over the map. Beats come courtesy of StreetRunner, Dame Grease, Red Spyda, Mr. Devine, Vinny Idol, Doc Little, and DJ Montay; while Sheek passes the mic to guest MCs Bun B, the Game, Hell Rell, Jim Jones, Bully, Unk, Fat Joe, and Jadakiss. Personnel: Sheek Louch (rap vocals); Fat Joe, Game, Jim Jones , Hell Rell, Bun B.