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Veteran West Coast rapper has been around the block enough times to have something to say about it, and listening to his impassive, masterful depiction of the gangsta lifestyle on THE SHADIEST ONE is somewhat akin to reading Mario Puzo's detailed, ... Full Descriptionunflinching accounts of Mafia life. You're spared neither the gritty aspects of the tale nor the unavoidably human ones. Aided in his endeavors by longtime West Coast compatriot Ice Cube, as well as Too Short, E-40 and CJ Mac, WC shades his tunes with touches of funk and R&B, and keeps the arrangements eerily atmospheric, so as to provide the proper setting for his grim underworld visions on THE SHADIEST ONE.
Engineers include: Jer-L Christie, Helik Hadar, Keston Wright, Alvin McGill, Felton Pilate.
Personnel includes: WC, Ice Cube, Too Short, E-40, CJ Mac.
Producers include: Ant Banks, Dutch, Dat Nigga Daz, Douglas Coleman, Barr-9.
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Vibe (4/98, p.154) - "...Dub-C sounds characteristically strong, anxious, and extremely energetic. He comes with a mixed bag of hardcore treats..."
The Source (4/98, p.164) - 4 Mics (out of 5) - "...THE SHADIEST ONE is W.C.'s GOODFELLAS. Like Scorcese, Dub reinvents the gangsta genre with long masterful shots only capable by a real veteran..."
Rap Pages (5/98, p.116) - 5 (out of 5) - "...Musically, THE SHADIEST ONE is saturated with thick bass lines and heavy drums throughout the funk and soul melodies and manages to remain hardcore..." Hide Description The Shadiest One Music | List Price | $13.95 (You save $2.06) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, R&B CDs, Rap, Urban Soundtrack, Gangsta | | Label | Payday | | Orig Year | 1998 | | All Time Sales Rank |  19597  | | CD Universe Part number | 1160505 | | Catalog number | 828957 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Apr 28, 1998 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Personnel | Ice Cube, E-40, Too Short, Too Short, Daz Dillinger, CJ Mac, Ron Banks, Mac 10 |
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With an innovative idea, (a double disc with divided between West and East coasts), Kurupt packs some impressive jams onto his Antra/A&M solo debut, KURUPTION. Giving each coast at least 10 tracks to flip over, Kurupt enlists a super team of producers to help him complete his mission. His Dogg Pound partner Daz, L.A. beat-maker Battlecat, Bay area producer Studiotone, funk freaker Priest "Soopafly" Brooks, D-Moet and newcomer Storm from the Wu-Tang Clan serve up thick slices of sonic butter. Some of the tracks that stand out on the West Coast side are "Make Some Noise," "That's Gangsta" and "Play My Cards." The first single "We Can Freak It," features a slick East Coast remix by Stevie J and an appearance from Noreaga. In addition, Dr. Dre lends his production talents to "Ask Yourself ...
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"All My Life" was nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal and Best R&B Song.
While this dynamic, Jodeci-originated R&B duo have made their reputation as kings of sensual, even erotic, R&B, leaving no doubt as to the main topic on their collective mind, LOVE ALWAYS finds them pulling back the hedonistic reins a bit. The approach here is much more subtle, and at the same time, more romantic. In sharp contrast to their hardcore days of yore, there's an almost spiritual quality that comes through here, and the music is the richer for it. Naturally, the Hailey Brothers still possess the same authoritative vocal style that made them such an R&B sensation in the first place. Think of LOVE ALWAYS then as not a retreat ...
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When Snoop Dogg announced that he was leaving Death Row Records, many wondered why he would abandon one of the most successful hip-hop record labels in the business. Quickly announcing that his third album would be put out on none other than the Master P-owned label No Limit, it was obvious why he would make that decision. As a No Limit soldier, Snoop takes his West Coast flavor to the dirty South combining the two sounds for DA GAME IS TO ...
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Additional personnel includes: Dr. Dre, Xzibit, Kurrupt, Battle Cat, Bad Azz, Jayo Felony, Rappin' 4-Tay, Nate Dogg, Warren G., CPO, Pinky, Suga Free, Bugsy Seigal, Butch Cassidy, Pretty Tony, Kokane, Kam (vocals); Doggy's Angels (various instruments).
Though Tha Eastsidaz are a debut rap group, the fact the Snoop Dogg is a member goes a long way to help make the group's introduction to the music industry a smooth affair. With the help of fellow Long Beach rapper Tray Deee and newcomer Goldie Loc, Tha Eastsidaz remain faithful to the West Coast-flavored ...
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Miffed at being denied his props by his contemporaries despite what, for a rapper, is a long career spanning most of the '90s (including a stint with Ice Cube and Mack 10), WC has here awarded himself a Heisman Memorial Trophy (usually awarded to football stars, most notoriously to O.J. Simpson) for achievements in rap. The fact that he's seen fit to award this trophy to himself shouldn't blind you to WC's qualities as a rapper--which are self-evident--it's just that recognition can sometimes be a long time coming. GHETTO HEISMAN is West Coast rap, lighter and more musically sophisticated than its Southern counterpart, though no less concerned with matters street, thuggy and druggy.
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The Shadiest One Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews YEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!!!
Now this is classsic WC at its best. If ur looking for some crazy classic W this is tha sh!t right here!All the lil yngstes looking for hyphy need to look somewhere else caus ethis aint for u!
Submitted by Trapper (Southern Cali)
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W.C., originally part of a early 90's Los Angeles rap trio The Maad Circle to the mid-90's with his patnaz Ice Cube & Mack 10 formed a group called Westside Connection, my Locc W.C. drops hard unlike on Ghetto Heismen, The Shadiest One has more Dope beats, is waay harder and in some songs like The Shadiest One featuring CJ Mac, is Hard, Heavy & Grim. W.C.'s most popular hit on hear was the song Just Clownin', yet W.C. can't go soft with the song Like That featuring CJ Mac & Mack 10, just another Heavy Hitter. W.C. goes crazy loco with his boys in the Maad Circle on the song It's All Bad. W.C. has proven to be a true Locc, and a West Coast Heavy Hitter.
Dub's best are 1, 3, *4, 5, 6, *7, 8, 9, *10, 11, 12, 13, *15, 16 & 17.
Submitted by azazin (http://www.ugrap.de/forum/index.php)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Strait CLASSIC
yup this is Dub's best work he keeps it loct out in this CD anybody from anywhere could feel this CD so go get it its exactly what its supposed to be strait original gangster rap no bling blingy bull, classic, good L.A. music
Submitted by west (Los Angeles, CA)
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this has to be wcs best work the beats are great the guest apperences are great plus wc is at his best in this album lyricly. this album is one more great track away from being a classic
Submitted by untouchablecal619 (san diego cali)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Dub U just clownin
this album is not as good as all the magazines and critics rave bout it. The single was aight but do not get this or if u like dub then get it, ilike him but not this cd, this cd is "just clownin" and yes dub "It's All Bad". But througall the bad songsthere are some hott tracks so go get this classic
Submitted by ThaGhettoHeisman (Seattle,WA)
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