Final Chapter

Final Chapter

ASIN: B00005YHMD

Track Listings

1. Drifting With the Tide

2. Whispering

3. Tennessee Pride

4. Limehouse Blues

5. I Wouldn't Change You If I Could

6. Charlotte Breakdown

7. Emotions

8. World Is Waiting for the Sunrise

9. Don't Cheat in Our Hometown

10. Dueling Banjos

11. I Know You're Married (But I Love You Still)

12. Blue and Lonesome

Final Chapter,Reno Brothers,Step One Records,Folk & Traditional,Pop,Traditional Bluegrass

Duets: The Final Chapter
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Diddy, Let Biggie RIP

An Absolute Disgrace

Rubbish

2-1/2 stars -- Ah, yes...further milking the legacy

puffy's money album

Duets: The Final Chapter
The Notorious B.I.G.
Manufacturer: Bad Boy
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Born Again

ASIN: B000BJS4P8
Release Date: 2005-12-20

Tracks:

B.I.G. Live In Jamaica (Intro)
It Has Been Said
Spit Your Game
Whatchu Want - The Commission
Get Your Grind On
Living The Life
The Greatest Rapper (Interlude)
1970 Somethin'
Nasty Girl
Living In Pain
I'm With Whateva
Beef
My Dad (Interlude)
Hustler's Story
Breakin' Old Habits
Ultimate Rush
Mi Casa
Little Homie (Interlude)
Hold Ya Head
Just A Memory
Wake Up
Love Is Everlasting (Outro)

Album Description

Since his passing Notorious B.I.G. has lived on through his posthumous releases, Born Again and the highly anticipated album, The Notorious B.I.G., Duets: The Final Chapter. The album is duets with Biggie and some of today's greatest mc's and vocalists. In addition, the tracks are all brand new, from the best producers in the music industry. There will be a limited edition CD/DVD which includes never before seen performance footage, celebrity interviews and vintage biggie videos.

Customer Reviews:

Diddy, Let Biggie RIP.......2006-11-02

I hope "Duets: The Final Chapter" is the last thing released by BIG. Puffy/Diddy needs to stop trying to make money off of Biggie's old material and let him rest in peace. "Duets: The Final Chapter" just contains old Biggie material remixed and re-worked into new songs. The only release I want to see of Biggie is to have "Ready to Die" back into print and a 10th anniversary of "Life after death" in 2007 wouldn't bother me too much. Buy Puffy/Diddy needs to stop trying to make new Biggie material by re-working his old material. On "Nasty Girl" you can hear re-played parts of the recording "Nasty Boy". According to Amazon's editorial reviews of this product, There will be a limited edition CD/DVD which includes never before seen performance footage, celebrity interviews and vintage Biggie videos. That dvd needs it own release. This cd is not good at all. The only decent tracks on this cd are the ones with his other and kids. And That is where I tunes come in handy. I wouldn't be surprised if Bad Boy released a Biggie singing album which would be a spoof of Queen Latifah's "The Dana Ownes Album" entitled "The Christopher Wallace Album".

An Absolute Disgrace.......2006-10-16

I think biggie was one of the best in the hip hop world which is why i cant stomach this.The production is amateur throughout,the guest rappers and singers bring nothing to the table and the subject matter is non evident from track 1 to 24.To top it off they have lifted biggies lyrics from his old tracks and then stuck them on this,and then they have the nerve to print a sticker on the front of the cd claiming it has all new tracks.I have never felt so ripped off buying a cd in my life,this is a disgusting insult to a hip hop legend

Rubbish.......2006-10-07

Yo, don't take this the wrong way because I'm not a hater but rather a big biggie fan. But this album is terrible. Its nothing but easy money for greedy producers by using old Biggie verses and whipping up new beats. Biggie certainly didn't leave very much unreleased material unlike Tupac then again I suppose he wasn't expecting he was going to die. But they still shouldn't do s*** like this. If you want to support Biggie's legacy this year which isn't a bad idea, pick up one of the classics - Ready 2 Die or Life After Death.

2-1/2 stars -- Ah, yes...further milking the legacy.......2006-10-06

Now, don't think of me as another person debating over whom is better, Biggie or 2Pac, because it's not like that. The reason why I'm bringing up Pac in my review for Biggie's Duets album is that there's a difference between his and Biggie's posthumous albums. That is, Tupac had a huge catalog of unreleased material left over after his passing; Biggie didn't. All the songs on here are verses that we've all heard already from either Biggie's first two albums or from his guest appearances on other people's albums. Thus, this is really a remix album disguised as a regular album. Get it?

And as my brother said, the most irritating thing about this album (aside from the fact that "duet" means two people) is how the songs are constructed around these old Biggie verses. It's hard to say what the worst songs are, but I'll have to go with "Mi Casa" (with R. Kelly and Charlie Wilson) and the badly produced rap/rock song "Wake Up" (featuring Korn). "Nasty Girl" is also pretty cheesy, and speaking of that, if Biggie was alive, I seriously doubt he'd be collaborating with Nelly, or some of these other average emcees like Boyz N Da Hood ("Hustler's Story") or especially Jim Jones (see "I'm With Whateva" -- but actually, Biggie's not even in that song, so I don't know if that really counts).

Another annoying thing is the way Diddy tries to change the meanings of some of these songs. The aforementioned "Nasty Girl" was originally "Nasty Boy", and now it just seems to be a club anthem about nothing. And "What's Beef" has transformed into "Beef", with Diddy yelling at the end, "Beef doesn't not happen on records. You don't KNOW what beef is!" Apparently, HE doesn't know, or he forgot.

While ALL the guest stars' verses don't necessarily fall short, the only really interesting parts of this whole album are the testimonies from Voletta Wallace and Biggie's kids. And I'm not really surprised by the four and five-star reviews for this album because, not to be funny, but I think that if an album came out called The Notorious B.I.G. Sings Sinatra, those people would give THAT a high rating too. Anyway, I'm a fan of Biggie too, but continually reusing his verses is not the way to preserve his legacy, so...Diddy? It's time to quit.

Anthony Rupert

puffy's money album.......2006-09-17

this cd isn't that great. just about all of B.I.G.'s raps are recycled. Just a couple of songs that have new verses. Whatchu want is the only track stands out. Spit you game, it pretty much a sad remake (my opinion) of notorious thugs ft. bone. and the other is.. it has been said and it doesnt have B.I.G. in it at all. use caution if you think about buying this album

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Charmed
The Final Chapter
Surprisingly Good
CHARMED--THE FINAL CHAPTER
Charmed Fan Or Not, Still A Great Soundtrack.

Charmed: The Final Chapter
Original Television Soundtrack
Manufacturer: Adrenaline Music
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ASIN: B000F3AAYI
Release Date: 2006-05-09

Tracks:

Baby Got Going - Liz Phair
Pinch Me - Barenaked Ladies
Needs - Collective Soul
Good Enough - Sarah McLachlan
Weight Of The World - Chantal Kreviazuk
Tears From The Moon - Conjure One feat. Sinead O'Connor
Superfabulous - BT feat. Rose McGowan
Weave - Rusted Root
Goodbye - Natalie Imbruglia
Stolen Car - Beth Orton
Bell, Book & Candle - Eddie Reader
Name Of The Game - The Crystal Method

Amazon.com

As befits a cult TV show about three sisters who happen to be powerful witches, this collection of tracks associated with Charmed is heavy on the alt-girls, starting with the mother of them all, Liz Phair. Her "Baby Got Going" (from 1998's undervalued whitechocolatespaceegg) got a modernized Bo Diddley strut that gets things going on a jaunty foot. What's weirder is that the others--Sarah McLachlan, Chantal Kreviazuk, Natalie Imbruglia, Beth Orton, Eddie Reader, and Conjure One featuring Sinéad O'Connor--tend to lean more heavily toward a soulful, slightly reserved singer-songwriter mode: the girls don't really rock on this soundtrack, which is kinda odd since the witches themselves kick butt. Thankfully, one of the show's own stars comes to the rescue. Tucked in the middle of the CD is "Superfabulous" by trance star BT, with sultry guest vocals by Charmed's own Rose McGowan--who, based on this track, could have a great career recording Euro-style dance-floor stompers if she ever gets tired of acting. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

Charmed.......2007-01-20

My daughter loves these girls. She even got me hooked on them. I wish they were still on with new shows

The Final Chapter.......2006-08-10

One of the better soundtracks in the market now, Charmed: The Final Chapter features more little-known artistes than well-known ones. Most of the songs were featured in the show itself, and if you are thinking this album to be very rockish, or very angsty, or very New-Age, or pop, you are half-right.

This album combines a lot of elements of different genres to produce a new album that is strong and makes a statement. 'Pinch Me' and 'Bell, Book and Candle' are some of the more memorable tracks, but do not forget that other hits from Sarah McLachlan also prove to be worth the time.

'Superfabulous' would be a new hit that you would not expect, but will like it tremendously. Overall the songs in the album bring out the essence of the show Charmed, and even if you are not a fan, listening to the music will just brighten up your day and soften your mood. Good music for the final season of Charmed.

Surprisingly Good.......2006-07-28

You wouldn't necessarily expect a "Charmed" soundtrack to be so good, but it is! I'm a fan of the show, not a huge fan, but I think anyone who watches "Charmed" probably also likes the music on the show. Not every song on this soundtrack has been featured in an episode (to my recollection, anyway), but they've all got that contemporary pop/rock girl power sound like the music often featured on the show. The best tracks are those by Liz Phair, Collective Soul, Sarah McLachlan, Chantal Kreviazuk, Natalie Imbruglia, Beth Orton and Eddie Reader. "Bell, Book & Candle" was the song that played during Prue's funeral. I had always wondered what song that was (it's a little haunting and sad), so I'm glad they included it on the soundtrack. The Collective Soul song is particularly good and in parts is a very beautiful song. If you're a fan of the show, if you liked the previous soundtracks or if you just like this genre of music in general, I would highly recommend this soundtrack.

CHARMED--THE FINAL CHAPTER.......2006-07-25

GREAT SOUNDTRACK, Some of the best artists were added into a collection that I know everyone will enjoy, from Natalie Imbruglia to The Barenaked Ladies & one of my favorites Beth Orton. If your a music lover & have a taste for different music, then this soundtrack is for you!

Charmed Fan Or Not, Still A Great Soundtrack........2006-07-21

Whether your a Charmed fan or not, you must admit they have one of the best selections of music. From their theme song to their weekly songs after the opening.

For this final selection, they have picked songs form unknowns, up and coming artistes and some familiar artistes like Sarah McLachlan and Liz Phair, who has been on previous Charmed soundtracks.

A real treat for Charmed fans, is that Rose McGowan, has a track on this cd, which makes this paticular selection more personal, and more "Charmed".

It's true that some songs don't really fit in with the theme of these songs, but hey, they're still great songs.

When listening to some of the songs, you might just recall some scenes from the show. For example, Weight Of The World by Chantal Kreviazuk, I personally remember seeing a scene of the Golden Gate Bridge, flying past. Which is good, because that's what soundtrack should do, remind you of the show.

Although I do wish that they had added the instrumental, the one they play end of every show.

I think the producers did a good job on this soundtrack and more props to them.

Finally, Charmed fan or not, love it or hate it, you should still buy it. If it's not for the show, just buy it for the songs! Defiantly worth your money.

The Mix Tape Volume III: The Final Chapter

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More Like 60 Minutes of Total Amazement!!!!
Why so famous?
Total garbage
Nuthin' to take seriously, just a mix tape.
Good Freestyles and slammin' beats for the Jeep

The Mix Tape Volume III: The Final Chapter
Funkmaster Flex
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000009NU2
Release Date: 1998-08-11

Tracks:

Freestyle: Good Times/Take Me To The Mardi Gras - Busy Bee
Here We Go - Khadejia
Freestyle: Give Up The Goods (Just Step) - DMX
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Freestyle: Mona Lisa - Slick Rick
Show Down - Buckshot & Q-Tip
Do That - Cocoa Brovas
Freestyle: Shook Ones Pt. II - Mariah Carey
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Freestyle: Insturmental - Gang Starr
Shake Whatcha Mama Gave Ya - Lyve-N. Dyrect
Get Money - Jr. Mafia
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Freestyle: Next Level - Peter Gunz & Lord Tariq
Freestyle: Glaciers Of Ice - Mobb Deep
That Shit - A Trbe Called Quest & JD
Freestyle: Hell On Earth - Erykah Badu
Freestyle: At The Speed Of Life - Big Punisher, Fat Joe & The Terror Squad
Shimmy Shimmy Ya - Ol' Dirty Bastard
Put Your Hammer Down - Wu-Tang Clan
Jump Around - House Of Pain
OPP - Naughty By Nature
Whoop Whoop - DJ Pooh
Freestyle: Insturmental - Eight Ball
Freestyle: Drop A Gem On Em - EPMD
Freestyle: Lump Lump - Keith Murray
Show Me Love - 24/7
Freestyle: Insturmental - Busta Ryhmes & The Flip Mode Squad
10% DIS - Foxy Brown
Freestyle: Insturmental - Shaquille O'Neal & Sonja Blade

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On the third and final installment of his 60 Minutes of Funk series, celebrity DJ Funkmaster Flex once again cuts together classic tracks and recent favorites with exclusive freestyle sessions by the biggest names in rap. Flex acts partly as hip-hop editor--smoothly compiling the best and trimming away the rest--and partly as team manager, inspiring top performances from his talented roster. No wonder, then, that Flex's Mix Tape feels like a fast-paced all-star game in which top players take turns getting wild, strutting their stuff, and having fun. With this feast for the short-attention-spanned rap fan, Flex retires from mix tapes while still in top form. As long as rap stays largely a singles genre, though, mix tapes will remain the best value in hip-hop. --Roni Sarig

Customer Reviews:

More Like 60 Minutes of Total Amazement!!!!.......2003-07-03

I can't actually believe the other reviewers on this web page when they say this CD is just OK!!! I think it's absolutely brilliant, consisting of an amazing variety of different styles of hip-hop. If you ever get the chance to buy this album, I strongly suggest you do and you won't regret it. Trust me, I'm a hip-hop expert! A great wide range of artists appear on this album such as; DMX, Busta Rhymes, Cam'Ron, Wu-Tang Clan, Keith Murray & Mos Def. There are also some great apperances from old skool artists such as; House of Pain, Naughty By Nature, Busy-Bee, Slick Rick, KRS-One, A Tribe Called Quest, Gang Starr & EPMD. The record has some fat scratching on the decks, shoutouts to the artists, excellent freestyling lyrics and great producing from the one and only Funk Flex!! Add this to your collection, as it is much better than the other mixtapes. I'm ghost! :-)

Why so famous?.......2002-01-06

I think that the world has one big question to answer. The question is: Why the hell is Funkmaster Flex so famous. Not only that his scratches aren't anything but a big joke, he isn't able to do any blends or good backspins at all. The tracklist might be interesting when you want stuff everybody listens to or if you were hit on the head a few years before so you aren't capable of understanding lyrics with more than 3 words.

Watch out for DJ A.Vee-Mixtapes but better save your money when you see a Flex-Album in stores unless you like to listen to a dj clearing his throat every two minutes.

Total garbage.......1999-08-27

This dude has zero talent...Don't waste your bucks on this trash

Nuthin' to take seriously, just a mix tape........1999-07-23

A fair showing for the overrated FunkMaster Flex. Could he have used more songs from Wu Tang or Mobb Deep? Geez...I can think of so many dope beats that he left out. This isnt a classic, 'cuz it can't be. I must admit that there are some head-noddin' cuts in there, but you could always buy the actual album that the beats came on. I always enjoy the "Hell on Earth" beat, but havin Erykah Badu over it? Kinda slaughtered the song. The decent head-nodders:

KRS-One over Instrumental. The inst. isnt spectacular, but KRS can flow over any beat

Mos Def over Instrumental. Mos Def is one of my favorites, and the beat was dope and fun.

Common over LA Times. Common rhymes superior on every cut he does, and this Xzibit beat wasnt too bad.

King Sun over Its Yourz. King Sun isnt anything special, just another WU descendant. Its Yourz has a dope beat though.

That S%*t peformed by Q-Tip & JD of SV. Just a relaxed song. Decent lyrics, decent beat.

Erykah Badu over Hell on Earth. Just cuz of the tight beat.

Shimmy Shimmy Ya performed by ODB. A hilarious song, makes me laugh every time. Good song, not to take seriously.

Jump Around performed by House of Pain. One of the best party songs ever. Gets me jumpin' everytime.

OPP peformed by Naughty by Nature. Decent song. A good addition.

Note: Flex missed too many dope emcees on the three installments of the mix tape. Someone should do one with all the underground, dope, talented emcees, and forget about adding Noreaga, DMX or Jay-Z on a mix tape. You should be able to rhyme to make it onto a decent mix tape.

Good Freestyles and slammin' beats for the Jeep.......1998-09-01

This album is very good. I bought the previous installment ofFunkmaster Flex's 60 minutes... trilogy. This album mostly sounds like 50 rappers rapping over Mobb Deep's "Hell On Earth" album and Wu-Tang Forever's LP. Volume 2 had a little more variety as far as music is concerned. I liked the freestyles. My favorites on this album are the ominously funky track by Mariah Carey Featuring The League , Missy Elliott's surreal freestyle, Shaquille O'Neal & Sonja Blade's freestyle was very lovely (especially Sonja's), Wu-Tang Cream Team (Raekwon kicks some phat rhymes), A Tribe Called Quest and JD of Slum Village and Erykah Badu's were my favorites. If you are a Wu-Tang or Mobb Deep fan I would recommend this album, if you like New York Hip Hop then this is an album for you.

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... and Life Is Very Long
The Acacia Strain
Manufacturer: Devils Head Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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Technical heaviness from the Northeast thats heavily influenced by Coalesce, Dillinger Escape Plan, and Meshuggah. Strained low end growls and utterly massive repetition with all of the grooves going on, before busting out into parts that are much faster, chaotic, and metallic. Plus there are some pretty killer breakdowns on here as well. Produced by Adam from Killswitch Engage. First cd by the band that went on to bring you 3750 and The Dead Walk. 10 Tracks of HEAVY!!!

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Fun Lowrider Music from O and Cool
Original West Coast Cuts

The Final Chapter
Rodney O & Joe Cooley
Manufacturer: React America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003SIK
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Bustin Out
Murda'
Act Like U Know
Rollin In My Ride
U Don't Understand
So High
Sleepa'
Slyde
West Coast Thang
Be Fo' I Bounce
Funk In Yo' Face
So High (Faded Remix)
With The Real

Customer Reviews:

Fun Lowrider Music from O and Cool.......2007-06-14

Believe it or not, this is my first album, essentially, my intro to Rodney O and Joe Cooley, old school west coast legends. This album was released in early 1998. But, this album is a collection of the last studio sessions the 2 had together. A few songs are as old as 1995, as many of the songs have the mid 90's vibe. This album is all G-Funk straight thru with a bouncy vibe perfect for the lowrider and a house party. The beats are hella phat!!!!! If you like old school 80's style funk samples twisted into talkbox ridden bounce, this west coastin thumper is for you. Like the other reviewer states cleverly and on point, that fans of the Zapp and Roger legacy, and fans of Zapp sampled hip-hop will absolutely dig this one. "Funk In Yo Face" definitely slaps hard with that Cali Fonk that helped me fall in love with G-Funk in the first place. These 2 have great chemistry and a decent flow on this whole album.. It will not break any new lyrical ground, but that is not their plan. They want you to get your boogie on, and they want you to sit sideways and roll slow, loud, and bangin down the avenue as you floss your whip! This album is perfect for the sunny Cali ride. If you have a tricked out chrome trimmed Schwinn Lowrider Bike (or tricycle) fitted with a stereo system, bump this album; the two elements go like butter on toast!

Original West Coast Cuts.......2006-10-27

Well, basically, if you like West Coast rap/hip-hop, this is the CD for you. Its all music u can bump in your car. My favorite songs are "Busting OUt"...what am i saying, i like all of the tracks, some more than others like "SO HIgh" is the jam. Its a pretty cool CD because if you are a Zapp and Roger fan, then you're gonna love it becuase they use the cool little voices. Well buy it and enjoy it. I know I did.

Happy 2B Hardcore, Vol. 6: The Final Chapter

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Cooper Union, 1999 and how I discover Happy hardcore
Anabolic Frolic Rules!
Feels so good
Not to be conffused
Hardcore at it's absolute prime

Happy 2B Hardcore, Vol. 6: The Final Chapter
Various Artists , and Anabolic Frolic
Manufacturer: Moonshine Music
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ASIN: B00005R631
Release Date: 2001-11-06

Tracks:

Drift On A Dream - Kaos & Ethos
All I Need - Visa
Turn Up The Music - Scott Brown
Deep Inside - DJ UFO
Jump A Little Higher - Breeze
Euphoric State - DNA
Toy Town - Hixxy & Sharkey
Roll The Track - Interstate
Look At Me Now - Force & Styles
Influence - DJ Slam & Helix
Flyin High - DJ UFO/Stu J
About U - Ham/DNA
Can't Stop - Midas
Come Together - Hixxy
Make Believe - Force & Styles

Customer Reviews:

Cooper Union, 1999 and how I discover Happy hardcore .......2005-10-15

First and foremost... happy hardcore is flat out chessy, corny, silly, cartoony and obnoxious.... and THAT'S WHY IM LOVIN' IT! (((keep makin noise makin noise makin noise noise keep noise makin noise makin noise mother %&$^&%90 laLalalalalala)))))..

Sorry im losing it here a bit... between chapter 4 and 6 it's completly marninating my brain here... all thanks to a girl that I never really talk to back In Cooper Union (saturday portfolio class)in New York City, 1999... on the last day of a year long art program.. there she stood with her bandana, tank top and baggy pants next to an old school boom box and right there...she flip out what it was recently back then CHAPTER 2. The first track it play shot me between the eye and nearly crapped myself in my pants... it was the illest and craziest sound that ever tapped into my ear drums... seriously without this girl, HISTORY would change for me!! what would I listen too in exhange from H2BH .. this is amazingly turly underground tech music.. In a city where the legions of hip hop/rap, maintstream pop and commercail radio rule the airwaves (sometimes illegally pay to play practices ) I will say again that I would never knew about this kind of sound without having heard this CD ( chapter 2 )from this girl.. so i nod my head to you and thank you who ever you are for giving this artist a happy happy joy joy feeling inside while the rest of this country is about to be fried to hell thorugh Prez Bush dyfunctional administration ....big ups to all the cheese headz out there....Happy HuLLaBaloo! and Yes, I would like to refill my Prozac prescription please.

Anabolic Frolic Rules!.......2004-01-21

I own most of the Happy 2b Hardcore Cd's, and i think that this one is one of the best. My favorite tracks are 1,2,3,4,12,13,14. 13 and 14 are the best though! If you like happy hardcore get CD's #3 and #4 too. Three is the best! I had never heard of Happy Hardcore music before I got #3 at a thrift store and I fell in love with it.

Feels so good.......2003-11-17

I own all the Happy2bHardcore cds, and I have to say that this chapter is pretty f*ckin tight, and is my second favorite overall (second to #3, which is just crazy).

The only song I'm not so crazy about is actually the first one. It starts the cd off very slow and then really takes its time getting up to speed...just doesnt work for my short attention span:)

After the opener however, it really kicks into high gear as the next 5 songs are just amazing. Songs 2-6 are not all HappyCore..."Turn Up the Music" is kinda somber and "Euphoric State" almost sounds like acid house to me. They are blended flawlessly (duh) by Frolic though, and together create a musical expirience not to be missed...I'm not kidding!

...I skip track 7..."Toy Town" just sounds too girly to me, even for Happy Hardcore.

The final 8 songs are all very good though, just not quite as strong as the first half of the cd (almost though). Standouts include tracks 8, especially 10&11, and 14...they've all been stuck in my head at one time or another.

All in all, this is a VERY tight cd. Probably not for everyone, but if you enjoy fast, upbeat music that will make you move and feel good, then buy this cd...as it will have you doing both quite easily.

Not to be conffused.......2003-09-08

This is, just as its title says "Happy Hardcore". While still not a mainstream media as others, it does have its place. But more to the point of this review, There is Happy Hardcore, Terror, Hardcore, Terror-core, and others, This is the "Light" version of the genere more commonly know as Gabber. Check out ... for more on the other genre's.

This is however, good if you want a more melow form of the "Hardcore" sub-genre. For those who want more agressive stance check out, DHT Virus VA compulation, Any "Hellraiser" or Rotterdamn Terror Corps.

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Hardcore at it's absolute prime.......2003-05-06

Questionably one of the greatest techno mix CD's ever produced, unquestionably the greatest hardcore CD ever produced. With this chapter in the Happy 2b Hardcore series we see Frolic go with the flow as the Happier side of Hardcore (cheese) dies out and a sort of Trancecore appears. This cd is timeless in the respect that we see the tracks aren't too cheesy but at the same time aren't too progressive...I believe that tracks released around 2000 showcase what hardcore techno is all about. Here's the breakdown-

1. Kaos & Ethos - Drift on a Dream
The first release on Future Dance records starts the CD off and is a perfect opening track for any mix - starting out with slow BPM and building up to the 175 blast of hardcore. Kaos and Ethos really nail the vibe with this superb track.

2. Visa - All I Need (remix by Soaked/Kaos)
The mix into the 2nd track is the best mix I have ever heard. These tracks go together like legos. This track maintains and elevates the vibe set by the opener, one of my favorites.

3. Scott Brown - Turn up the Music
While at first this track is hard to get into since it changes the vibe a bit (going from happy to more somber trance melodies), you'll love it more and more as you realize its brilliance. One of Mr. Brown's first Trancecore releases, standing out the wave of Happycore being released on his label previous to this gem.

4. UFO - Deep Inside
Blasting right back into upbeat. This is a track you don't really love until you hear remixes that don't even reach the same level as the original. This track established UFO as a major producer of quality hardcore; he's now dropping hit after hit on Hixxy's Raverbaby.

5. Breeze ft. MC Storm - Jump a Little Higher
I have the original track by Breeze and this mix takes a good old school song and gives it the perfect new school twist, along with the rhymes of MC Storm.

6. DNA - Euphoric State
DNA is the man. I believe this is his last solo production, and what a way to go out. High quality new school happycore.

7. Hixxy & Sharkey - Toytown (vocal remix)
Toytown is an old school anthem and this remix updates the melodies and adds vocals. I'll admit I'm not a huge fan; I think toytown should remain totally old school. This is pretty much the only track on the cd I don't care much for...every silver lining has a cloud in this case.

8. Q-Tex - Roll the Track
While the cd credits Interstate this track was actually produced by Q-Tex (both are Scott Brown's bands). Pure upbeat trancecore madness. The melody will definetly get you rushing. A great track that grows on you very quickly.

9. Force & Styles - Look at me now
A rarity in hardcore - vocals by a male. The only other track I can think of was feelin' fine by Unique, which just happens to be another name for Force & Styles...while that track was IMO a bit sketchy, this track is quite solid.

10. Slam & Helix - Influence
The closest thing to trance on the cd. A great & haunting piano melody with some quick stabs accompanied by a beat reminiscent of old school / jungle.

11. UFO & STU J - Flyin High (unknown remix)
Amazing. While the cd has thus far been quite superior, it's these last few tracks, starting with this masterpiece, that really put it on a level above...well everything. This track cannot be found at all outside of this mix. Believe me I've looked, I have the original track on man from uncle records and the jelly baby mixes, none compare, so enjoy it as you can.

12. HAM & DNA - About U
Great beat, great vocals, great melody, great sample (keep makin noise...), great track.

13. Midas - Can't Stop Thinking About You (brisk remix)
A very justifying remix of a very old school track. This incredible mix still has an old school feel but just makes you rush like crazy in the new school way. Few can compare. The most rapid vibe on the CD by far.

14. Hixxy - Come Together
The climax. While Hixxy is criticized by some as being too soft for hardcore in terms of beat (the kick in his tracks is admittedly a bit soft), this track just slams. What a great synth melody and what a great vocalist. This track will get you rushing like crazy.

15. Force & Styles - Make Believe
This track is the flipside of look at me now, and in my opinion is superior. A great final track with mellow vocals and synths and a perfect outro for closing a mix. Sort of like pillow talk after getting rocked by come together.

Buy this cd and listen to it until it becomes integrated into your brain...life will seem much better and more manageable somehow. Quite a deal for under 20 bucks...

Electric Nights Final Chapter
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Electric Nights Final Chapter
Surgin'
Manufacturer: Majestic Rock
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Binding: Audio CD

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When Midnight Comes

ASIN: B00008Y47P
Release Date: 2003-04-07

Tracks:

Lightning Never Strikes
Crossfire
Dancing Your Life Away
Dan't Say You Love Me
Heart of the Fire
No Looking Back
Other Side of Midnight
Secrets of the Heart
Somebody's Falling
Sticky Trigger
Waiting in the Shadows
Under Gypsy Moon
Electric Nights

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Surgin' grew out of the early 80s New Jersey hard rock scene that spawned Bon Jovi. Culled from unreleased recordings unheard for nearly 20 years. 13 tracks. Majestic Rock. 2003.

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Final Chapter

Manufacturer: Aei
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ASIN: B00004GJWF
Release Date: 2000-01-11

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Could become a classic... but not enough C-Bo!
Another Great album from C-Bo
Horrible
WILL IT"S ALL GOOD FOR THE COWBOY GANG 29 CET TRIP
C-BO IS OFF THE HOOK

Final Chapter
C-BO
Manufacturer: Awol Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000I7JA
Release Date: 1999-03-09

Tracks:

Intro To The Final Chapter
How Many
Get The Chips
Best Recognize
Player To Player
Big Figgas
Interlude
Tru 2 Da Game
Still Mashin
As The World Turns
Mobb Deep
Big Boss
My True Soldiers

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Could become a classic... but not enough C-Bo!.......2005-07-17

"The Final Chapter" is the follow up to C-Bo's album "Till My Casket Drops", which was a huge success for C-Bo and A.W.O.L. Records as well. Unfortunately (for AWOL Records) The Final Chapter is C-Bo's last album on the label. After that he moved on to bigger things, running his own (and successful) label West Coast Mafia Records and making some real money for a change. However, about "The Final Chapter" itself: this could be a HUGE album, on the same level of Till My Casket Drops! The production is bangin' on every single song, and C-Bo comes out with some much energy and anger. So what prevents it from being another classic? The answer is simple: C-Bo being in jail at the time, so he couldn't finish the work on the record. The result is this: on every single song, you get an awesome beat, C-Bo coming out with a trully heated verse, and after his verse - the rest of the song is handled by much inferior rappers, who usually drop mediocre verses. Not that they are so bad, it's just that they don't even come close to C-Bo's appearence on the song. So you start listening to the song, enjoying The Baldhead Nut's verse and the beat to the fullest, and after his verse is done, you just start to get a bit bored. The only guest appearences worth mentioning are done by Spice 1, AP-9 and Laroo. No Killa Tay, Marvaless, or Lunassic on the album. The one and only actual solo song in track 15, which wasn't on the original release anyway - it's a bonus track, and it sounds like it was recorded quite a few years later (it's not a surprise that it's the album's best song, since it's a C-Bo solo, over a great West Coast Mafia beat). So, it's hard for me to judge this album - the production is just perfect, and so is C-Bo's rapping. But you don't get enough of the man himself (since he was in prison at that time. Again...). A.W.O.L. had to work with what they had, and considering the curcumstances, they did a good job. I would recommend it to real C-Bo fans, but others might get dissapointed, since the lack of C-Bo hurts the album quite a bit at times.

Another Great album from C-Bo.......2004-11-25

C-Bo returns like clockwork a year later to release another very solid album and his last on AWOL. Although it only has 10 songs and they all feature at least one other person, it is a great album (in his top 4 or 5 albums out of his 13+ solo one's). Has no songs that I'd skip and has a classic track as well. The production is great on this one, the only complaint is there ain't enough of Bo on here, but still I'd highly recommend it.

#2 - 8 (f/ 151, lil Ric)
#3 - 8 (f/ Pizzo & Flow)
#4 - 8.5 (f/ Flow & Raw)
#5 - 7.5 (f/ Allie Baba & Mo-Jay)
#6 - 8 (f/ Kokane, 151)
#8 - 8 (f/ Lil Ric & J Dubb)
#9 - 10 (f/ pizzo, tron, flow - tight beat)
#10 - 8.5 (f/ Spice 1 & Sherelle Fortier)
#11 - 8.5 (f/ 151 & Laroo)
#12 - 9 (f/ Laroo, Raw & Kingpins)

b. Sean Thomas -- around 1973 - Sacramento, CA
GARDEN BLOCK --- 29

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Horrible.......2003-06-25

This is a horrible album. I though C-Bo was good after hearing him on some of 2pac's stuff so I gave this a try. Its terrible. He has limited lyrical or flow ability, the production is terrible, and the album is just plain boring. I'm glad i bought it second hand fr $...

WILL IT"S ALL GOOD FOR THE COWBOY GANG 29 CET TRIP.......1999-04-07

bo IS LIKE THE MAN ON THE WEST SIDE RIGHT NOW.SO I HOPE THE BIG HOMIE KEEP HIS HITS REAL.FOR THE 29TH G'Z FROM NEW ORLEANS.C-BO IS THE MAN CUZZ.HIT THEM UP 29TH TO WE DIE CUZZ.

C-BO IS OFF THE HOOK.......1999-03-31

BO-LOC IS ONE OF THE TIGHEST NI**A OUT RIGHT NOW BUT BO-LOC COULD HAVE CAME TIGHTER. IT SEEMS LIKE HE DIDN'T WANT TO EVEN FLOW CUZ IT'S HIS LAST RECORD WITH AWOL.

The Mix Tape, Vol. 3: 60 Minutes of Funk, The Final Chapter

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Funkmaster Flex's worst Volume
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The Mix Tape, Vol. 3: 60 Minutes of Funk, The Final Chapter
Funkmaster Flex
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ASIN: B00000K3HZ
Release Date: 1999-08-24

Tracks:

Freestyle Over Chic Good Times Instrumental/Take Me To The Mardi Gras Instrumental - Busy Bee
Here We Go - Khadejia
Freestyle Over Mobb Deep Give Up The Goods (Just Step) Instrumental - DMX
Freestyle Over Raekwon Incarcerated Scarfaces Instrumental - Charli Baltimore/Cam'ron
Ain't No Nigga - Jay Z
Freestyle Over Wu-Tang Clan MGM Instrumental - Ice Cube/Mack 10
Freestyle Over Instrumental - KRS-One
Wild For The Night - Rampage
Thug Brothers - Big Punisher/Noreaga
Freestyle Over Instrumental - Mos Def
Prime Time - Tha Alkaholiks/Xzibit
Freestyle Over Xzibit Los Angeles Times Instrumental - Common
Freestyle Over Raekwon Ice Cream Instrumental - Canibus
Freestyle Over Wu-Tang Clan-Triumph Instrumental - Missy Elliott
Freestyle Over Mona Lisa Instrumental - Slick Rock
Show Down - Buckshot/Q-Tip
Do That - Cocoa Brovas
Shook Ones Pt. II - Mariah Carey
Freestyle Over Wu-Tang Clan-It's Yourz Instrumental - King Sun
Freestyle Over Instrumental - Gang Starr
Shake Whatcha Mama Gave Ya - Lyve-N. Dyrect
Get Money - Jr. Mafia
Wu-Tang Cream Team Line-Up - Wu-Tang Clan
Freestyle Over Tha Alkaholiks Next Level Instrumental - Oeter Gunz/Lord Tariq
Freestyle Over Raekwon Glaciers Of Ice Instrumental - Mobb Deep
That Shit - A Tribe Called Quest/JD Of Slum Village
Freestyle Over Mobb Deep Hell On Earth Instrumental - Erykah Badu
Freestyle Over Xzibit At The Speed Of Life Instrumental - Big Punisher/Fat Joe/The Terror Squad
Shimmy Shimmy Ya - Ol' Dirty Bastard
Put Your Hammer Down - Wu-Tang Clan
Jump Around - House Of Pain
OPP - Naughty By Nature
Whoop Whoop - DJ Pooh
Eightball - Eightball
Freestyle Over Mobb Deep Drop A Gem On Em Instrumental - EPMD
Freestyle Over Sadat X Lump Lump Instrumental - Keith Murray
Show Me Love - 24/7
Freestyle Over Instrumental - Busta Rhymes & The Flip Mode Squad
10% DIS - Foxy Brown
Freestyle Over Instrumental - Shaquille O'Neal & Sonja Blade

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Funkmaster Flex's worst Volume.......2003-05-01

Funkmaster Flex has had the reputation of laying down some banging beats for hip hop's top stars to freestyle over. But on Vol. 3 there's not enough good beats or good songs to make this album satifying. There are lots of missteps on here, Mariah Carey over Mobb Deep's Shook Ones Pt. 2 beat, Missy Elliot's freestyle over Wu-Tang's Triumph completely ruins the beat, DMX's freestyle ruins the Give up the Goods beat by Mobb Deep. Ice Cube doesn't even drop a verse on the Mack 10 freestyle, he just talks in the beginning of the freestyle. Funkmaster Flex gathered all of these big hip hop stars and didn't milk them for his worth, he also cuts [bad] hip hop and r&b songs together in between. Get Vol. 2 or Vol. 1, they have much better beats and more satifying performances by various rappers.

There is nothing Better!!.......2003-03-11

WOW! I just finished listing to 60 minutes of funk Vol. 3. This is by far one of the best DJ albums of history. It has everyone that you can think of. From Ice Cube all the way to Jay Z and everyone in between. Most of the beats are from previopu songs but are the best. This album definetly shows this is Funik Flex's best CD ever!

My 'white honkey' view.......2001-02-27

this is some good hip hop the DMX song was hot but i'd have to say the terror squad cuts over xzibits 'at the speed of life was a bangin tune

PICK IT UP.......2000-06-11

This is a good cd. Although it doesn't rank up with some of the other funkmaster flex projects in the past, it is a very good compilation. This project blends excellent freestyles with an amazing variety of beautifully laced beats. There's no doubt that this is a well put together lp that is well worth the flex stamp of approval.

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