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Curtis Jackson is New York hip-hop king 50 Cent's real name, so the title of his third album, CURTIS, implies that everybody's favorite gangsta is keeping it as real as possible. Considering how much 50 Cent's rep and raison d'etre revolve around ... Full Descriptionhis hoodlum background and take-no-prisoners approach, he surely does seem to be aiming for some kind of home truth here. The album kicks off with a brace of violent, in-your-face, thug-life scenarios ("My Gun Go Off," "Man Down," "I'll Still Kill"), as if 50 is underscoring his hardcore credentials for those who wonder whether fame has softened his attack.
Later on, with 50's street cred safely in place, he ventures a bit further afield. Collaborations with smoothies Justin Timberlake ("Ayo
Technology") and Robin Thicke ("Follow My Lead") add some melodic R&B flavor to CURTIS. And even the most unrelenting, gangsta-themed cuts here are matched with the inescapable trademark hooks that have made 50 Cent a mainstream phenomenon. CURTIS is ultimately a retrenchment, then, with 50 reminding the world that when it comes to hardcore plus hooks, he's the O.G.. Hide DescriptionPurchase Curtis CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Chamillionaire The Sound of Revenge CD (2005) Parental Advisory
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With THE SOUND OF REVENGE, Chamillionaire's 2005 Universal debut, the Houston-based rapper makes the most of his major-label deal, which includes his own Chamillitary imprint. On SOR, Paul Wall's former collaborator amps up that duo's signature chopped-and-screwed mixtape sound with heavy-duty arrangements that expertly showcase Chamillionaire's deep, husky voice. The introductory title track is marked by machine-gun beats, and establishes the album's fierce, restless mood. But the disc's highlight is the utterly infectious single "Turn It Up," which boasts Scott Storch's distinctive chiming production and an appearance by Lil' Flip. Although fellow Texan Bun-B, ...
| | Fabolous From Nothin' To Somethin' CD (2007)
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Three years after his commercially successful 2004 release, REAL TALK, Brooklyn's own Fabolous returned with FROM NOTHIN' TO SOMETHIN' in 2007. On his fourth full-length, Fabolous continues with the same smooth player posturing, detailing the various ways he runs the streets in a breathy, effortless flow. At 16 tracks deep, FROM NOTHIN' TO SOMETHIN' shines on the production end thanks to a slew of air-tight beats from Timbaland, Jermaine Dupri, Just Blaze, Scott Storch, Swizz Beatz, and Reefa among others. Fabolous also benefits from a long list of guest R&B-hook-providers including Akon, T-Pain, Lloyd, Rihanna, and Ne-Yo ...
| | R Kelly Double Up CD (2007)
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R. Kelly's appealing, staggeringly successful take on hip-hop-infused contemporary R&B has been founded in no small part on his ability to make explicitly sexual subject matter sound as smooth and seductive as an old-school overture from Al Green. DOUBLE UP (2007), Kelly's eighth studio release, finds him taking ever more risque lyrical chances. While tunes like "Double Up" and "Get Dirty" find him in familiar lascivious territory, Kelly also turns to extended metaphors to detail his desire, invoking animals ("The Zoo"), electronic equipment ("Remote Control"), and cosmography ("Sex Planet").
Kelly's topics can seem absurd when examined objectively, but it's hard to argue when the tracks sound so good. The production glimmers with help from top industry wizards like Kanye West, Just Blaze, Swizz Beats, and the Runners. Guest appearances from the likes of Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Ludacris, Kid Rock, and others keep things varied and entertaining. The album's lead-off single, the bright, bouncy "I'm a Flirt," featuring appearances by rappers T.I. and T-Pain, ...
| | T I T.I. vs. T.I.P. CD (2007)
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It seems like T.I. hasn't gotten any rest since he hit it big with his sophomore release--2003's TRAP MUZIK. With an impressive array of LPs, mixtapes, countless guest spots, and enough industry legwork on his Grand Hustle label in the meantime, the self-proclaimed "King of the South" has been steadily putting in work.
With the follow-up to his multi-platinum smash, KING, T.I. carries a concept, pitting one persona against the other on the fittingly titled, T.I. VS. T.I.P. Speaking alternately as the rap industry mogul who moves millions and the street-corner hustler who just can't get the hood out of him, the ATL native is smart to slyly examine this duality on his own--a dilemma that has been known to dog the most successful hip-hop artists under the umbrella epithet "sell-out." Mannie Fresh, Lil C, Just Blaze, the Runners, Keith Mack, Danja, Eminem, and Jeff Bass are among the varied contributors whose ...
| | Kanye West Graduation CD (2007)
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Given the remarkable critical and commercial success of 2005's LATE REGISTRATION, Kanye West's rich, rewarding sophomore release, expectations were high for 2007's GRADUATION. Ever savvy, West flouts those expectations by delivering a record that delivers curveballs while staying true to his sharply sculpted, commercially minded m.o. West's rapping, never his greatest strength, is still entertaining. He delivers witty, smart, sometimes absurd rhymes (he seems to take more lyrical chances on GRADUATION) that fit nicely with the overall feel of his tracks.
As usual, it's West's productions that stand out. While there are examples of his style-defining use of classic R&B samples and background choirs (as on the feel-good highlight "I Wonder"), West streamlines his sound to center on synth-driven lines, giving many of the tracks a retro-electro new wave feel. "Stronger," for example, another standout, is powered by a vocoder-drenched vocal sample courtesy of French dance superstars Daft Punk, which finds West again more comfortable in hip-hop's uncharted waters. The overall results make for a fun, inventive album that offers proof that West still has tricks up his sleeve.
Personnel: Connie Mitchell, Tanya Herron (vocals); Young Jeezy (rap vocals); Mike Dean (guitars); Gloria Justen, Luigi Mazzocchi, Eric Gorfain, Igor Szwec, Daphne Chen, Emma Kummrow, Olga Konopelsky, Charles Parker (violin); Alexandra Leem, Peter Nocella, Leah Katz, Alma Fernandez (viola); Richard ...
| | Jay-Z American Gangster CD (2007)
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Following up his crossover-ridden return from retirement KINGDOM COME, Jay-Z presents a concept album, AMERICAN GANGSTER, inspired by the Ridley Scott movie of the same name. Contentwise, Jay is in his element, spinning street corner imagery and tales of the drug trade in the same spirit as the film, while, on the production end, 1970s R&B and soul samples dominate. The production team of Diddy, LV, and Sean C accounts for much of the record's cohesion, providing six beats built on loops from the likes of Marvin Gaye, Barry White, and Rudy Love & the Love Family.
Jigga finds plenty room to get jiggy on tracks like "Roc Boys (And the Winner Is)," ...
| | Michael W Smith Michael W. Smith 2 CD (1984)
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With its George Michael-goes-argyle cover, this 1984 album looks as if it could have easily placed Michael W. Smith ...
| | Various Artists Farmboyzz: Plantin' Seedz CD (2004)
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| | DJ Francesco Bella Di Padella CD (2004) (Import) France
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| | Cab Calloway Hi-De-Ho Man: 1930-1933 CD (2003) (Import) Import; United Kingdom
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Compilation of the best of Cab's 1940s swing era output, includes the powerful 1942 recut of Minnie along with his R&B chart hits The Honeydripper and The Calloway Boogie and covers of big hits like Shot Gun Boogie, The Jungle King and One For My Baby. Also included is an ...
| | Brotha Dez Through Tha Fire CD (2005)
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| | S A S Street All Salute CD (2006) (Import)
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Track Listing of songs: I've Been Waiting; Phone Skit #1; Don't Even Think About It!; On Dem Roads; Story Of Us feat.Sewuese; Hold Me feat.Baby Blue; Killa Skit; Dip Set Allday; Ur In Da Army feat.Juelz Santana; Rock 'N' ...
| | Various Artists Summer House CDs (2007)
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Track Listing of songs: DISC 1: How Can I Love You More - M People (Sasha Qta Mix); Dance With Me - Rosie Gaines/K-Klass; Push Me Away (Strings of Life) - Shara Nelson/10Th Planet (Octave One Dub Mix); San Fran Kid - DJ Mek T (Summer Ray Mix); You Can't Hide Your Love - Kenny Thomas/Souledz (Carnivalist Clubmix); Good Grooving - Harold Mason Jnr; Fly Away - Fantasy Island (Dance Floor Drop); Join Me Brother - Afro Angel (Problem Kid Deeper Dub); Dawn till Dusk - BP Zinc; All Night - Macy Girls; DISC 2: Touch Me - Rui Da Silva/Cassandra; Take Me Higher - Avalon/Emma Landford (Richard Earnshaw's Vocal Mix); C'Est la Vie - Kim English (Jon Cutler Distant Music Mix); Dance Floor Top Draw - Fresh & Funky; You Got the Love - Solitaire (Soul Seekerz Dub Mix); Fever Fly - VIP; Stomp - NYC Orchestra (Storm Mix); Horizons - Schneider (Loop Mix); Don't Call Me Baby ...
| | Kool & The Gang Hits: Reloaded CD (2006) (Import) Diamond Edition
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| | Portal Outre CD (2007) Digipak
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| | Thomas Sound Orchest New Sounds For Oldtime CD (2008) (Import) Import
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Curtis Music Review Average Rating: (3.5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Another Classic
you can't hate on 50, based on lyrical skill...his lines are killin and flow together nice..he might not have the flow of a lot of other artists but you can't say he's wack...musically he's a genius..what other artists can write a song like him..anyone who disagrees is just hatin..you can bump this from beginning to end
Submitted by Antiks1 (Bakersfield, CA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful.  pretty good
the new 50cent has some tight tracks... its far from whack... the song "fire" is really weak though
Submitted by miguel (wyoming)
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great album
great album, with minor misses. overall it's worth every CENT! go buy it if you're a 50 cent/G-Unit fan.
Submitted by donnellhudson (B-more, currently Iraq) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No I'm wating for a next production, it did not convinced me
This Time, 50 couldn't show everything he represents, only 50's fans can say it's a classical, Personally, I think it's good, but it's not as good as his previous works ...
50, everybody knows you can do a better work than this, I wish it would be for the next time ...
Submitted by Perrosky (Coximbo, Chilito Lindo)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No What up gangsta?
It seems if 50 Cent forgot who really put him on? Da streets! This is the main reason I don't listen to the radio. Almost every song is R & B-ish. The best song on here has to be "I Still Kill" with Akon. Ain't nothing wrong with experimenting with different songs to get that money, but when will it end! 50 you can do better, but hey it still went platinum.
Submitted by Yo Thug (Memphis 10)
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