Essential Mix: Classic Edition

Essential Mix: Classic Edition

Essential Mix: Classic Edition

ASIN: B000065V7U

Editorial Reviews
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With this hugely entertaining Classic Edition collection, Grandmaster Flash (a founding father of hip-hop and turntablism) has fashioned an indispensable release. Evoking big cars, bad suits, disco balls, and intensive hedonism, Flash fuses dancefloor stormers with wistful bits of yesteryear. The mix twists and turns, from Positive Force's "We Got the Funk" to James Brown's "Give It Up or Turn It Loose," before Flash drops "You're the One for Me" by D-Train. Every cut induces severe booty shake or warm and fuzzy nostalgia--or both, best illustrated when Blondie's "Rapture" segues into the marvelous "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" by InDeep. Every half-serious music lover should own some Grandmaster Flash, for no collection is complete without him. --Steffan Chirazi

Product Description
Features 17 essential grooves spanning the climactic dance moments of the 70s and 80s. The Essential Edition is hand-picked and crafted into one continuous mix by the pioneer of dance and hip-hop. Featuring the pivotal dance hits 'I Can't Wait' by Nu-Shooz, 'Rapture' by Blondie, 'Last Night A DJ Saved My Life' by Indeep and many more! 2002.

Essential Mix: Classic Edition,Grandmaster Flash,Rhino / Wea,Club/Dance,DJ,Disco,Funk,Hip-Hop,Old School Rap,Pop,Rap,Rap & Hip-Hop,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues
Essential Mix: Classic Edition
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A Must-have for O'Skoolers
  • Flash-a true master
  • Fortunately, He Still Got Love For Da Game!
  • Another seminal mix album from Grandmaster Flashý.
  • summertime goodness
 Essential Mix: Classic Edition
Grandmaster Flash
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000065V7U
Release Date: 2002-05-07

Tracks:

  1. I Can't Wait - Nu Shooz
  2. I Found Lovin' - Fatback Band
  3. Before I Let Go - Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly
  4. We Got The Funk - Positive Force
  5. Rapture - Blondie
  6. Last Night A DJ Saved My Life - Indeep
  7. Cavern - Liquid Liquid
  8. I'll Do Anything For You - Denroy Mrogan
  9. Bra - Cymande
  10. Walking On Sunshine - Rockers Revenge
  11. Rock Your World - Weeks & Co.
  12. Love Is The Message - MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees
  13. Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose - James Brown
  14. It's Just Begun - Jimmy Castor Bunch
  15. You're The One For Me - D Train
  16. Planet Rock - Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force

Amazon.com

With this hugely entertaining Classic Edition collection, Grandmaster Flash (a founding father of hip-hop and turntablism) has fashioned an indispensable release. Evoking big cars, bad suits, disco balls, and intensive hedonism, Flash fuses dancefloor stormers with wistful bits of yesteryear. The mix twists and turns, from Positive Force's "We Got the Funk" to James Brown's "Give It Up or Turn It Loose," before Flash drops "You're the One for Me" by D-Train. Every cut induces severe booty shake or warm and fuzzy nostalgia--or both, best illustrated when Blondie's "Rapture" segues into the marvelous "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" by InDeep. Every half-serious music lover should own some Grandmaster Flash, for no collection is complete without him. --Steffan Chirazi

Album Description

Features 17 essential grooves spanning the climactic dance moments of the 70s and 80s. The Essential Edition is hand-picked and crafted into one continuous mix by the pioneer of dance and hip-hop. Featuring the pivotal dance hits 'I Can't Wait' by Nu-Shooz, 'Rapture' by Blondie, 'Last Night A DJ Saved My Life' by Indeep and many more! 2002.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Must-have for O'Skoolers.......2005-09-17

This is the best compilation CD I've ever heard!!! If you're 31 and over you must have this. This definitely makes me reminisce about my younger days when hip hop was in its infant stages. The ultimate B-Boy jam, Jimmy Castor's "It's just begun", is reason enough. Don't wait any longer to add to your collection. ONE!!!!!!

4 out of 5 stars Flash-a true master.......2004-05-23

Grandmaster Flash is truly the DJ of all time and he definitely proved it by releasing this breathtaking mix.A true pioneer and creator of "The Message". The guy was obviously light years ahead of everyone back then as well as today. This mix starts off with Flash's cool intro changing into Nu Shooz-I cant wait.The mixmaster includes The Fatback Band-I found Lovin' which had one of the tightest beats for 1984.Flash also includes monster tracks such as D-Train's you're the one for me,Indeep's Last night a Dj saved my life as well as Afrika Bambataas' Planet Rock where he adds some of his own scratching in a phenomenal way. I also had a chance to see him live in SF a few months ago and i honestly lost my mind. If you are into this kind of music(best there ever was unlike today's waste)you have to buy this cd. A true classic with over 70 minutes of the best mixing and scratching. The Flash is the best Dj of all time.

5 out of 5 stars Fortunately, He Still Got Love For Da Game!.......2004-05-09

Since I've purchased this CD, it has hardly ever left my car, much less my CD player. Flash is on top of his game here. He includes such classics as "I Can't Wait" (Nu Shooz), ""Before I Let Go" (Maze), and "Rapture" (Blondie). This CD is a must have for those who love the genre. It will provide a nice flashback to the 80s and have your car mirror quakin' with some serious sounds. It is good to know that each song is mixed into the next one and Flash does not miss a beat.

5 out of 5 stars Another seminal mix album from Grandmaster Flashý........2003-10-30

Not to be confused with "The Official Adventures of Grandmaster Flash" which still stands as one the greatest mix Album ever.....this is more of a personal introduction of music from the 80's era with a seminal track selection from the Grandmaster. And as soon as "Nu Shooz's - I Can't Wait" kicks of the proceedings, it just an amazing retrospection of why some of the 80's bands where held in such high regard. "Blondie" makes an appearance with one of her best tracks "Rapture" (where she was one of the first white females to rap), and "Indeep's - Last Night A DJ Saved My Life" disco-anthem, with the godfather of soul...'James Brown' appearing on "Give It Up or Turnit a Loose" providing the funk side of things, and not forgetting "Afrika Bambaataa's - Planet Rock" provides a non-stop catalogue of hits....obviously supremely mixed & Scratched by Grandmaster (who subtly mixes in the tracks, instead of grand scratch heavy introductions)....if you haven't bought a Grandmaster Flash album then buy "The Official Adventures of Grandmaster Flash"....but if you already have that (or can afford to buy two albums)..buy this as well, for a wonderfully insightful look at the music that influenced the Grandmaster.

5 out of 5 stars summertime goodness.......2002-12-12

This CD is such a pick-me-up! In fact, I'd say it is one of my very favorite sunshine, summertime CDs. Flash keeps the mix moving with classic sing-along tracks that are all guaranteed to make you smile.

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