Hip Sway

Hip Sway

ASIN: B00004786D

Editorial Reviews
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Continuing in the vein of his 1998 CD, Velvet, is the thickly blues-based and more self-assured Hip Sway. Beautifully invoking a sense of old-school jazz sensibilities, Hip Sway mixes acid-jazz ambience and the powerful soul touches of coproducer Rodney Lee. The title track finds Standring echoing his muted Wes Montgomery-bound melody with wah-wah punch lines, then duetting casually with the eager tenor of Richard Elliot before exploding into an irresistible brassy hook--all over Lee's moody blue synth harmony. "Glamour Girls" features a propelling vamp reminiscent of Lee Morgan's "Sidewinder" under Standring's note-for-note duet with tenorman Dino Soldo, while Lee does double duty on a Hammond B-3 solo over the synth-created vamp.

Fast forwarding to the present, Standring invokes a bit of ambient master Brian Eno on "What Is Is," as he and Lee exchange distant, distorted melody lines over a spaced-out synth wash as Dave Karasony's train-track drum patter continues to hypnotize. Ditto the gentle hypnosis on a cover of 10cc's mystical "I'm Not in Love"; Standring doesn't do much improvising with the melody, but his alternating guitar tones and the enveloping atmosphere--complete with barely audible synth horns--are just like, well, Velvet. --Jonathan Widran

From Jazziz
Guitarist Chris Standring, a young upstart, earned some smooth-jazz radio play last year with the single "Cool Shades" from his debut album, "Velvet." Standring's sophomore effort, "Hip Sway" (Instinct), finds him continuing to draw on the '60s groove-guitar styles founded by Grant Green. It also draws on more recent trends like drum 'n' bass and features guest artists like Richard Elliot."

Tracks:

Hip Sway
Glamour Girls
How Deep Is Your Love
Big Feet...Big Shoes
What Is Is
Pins & Needles
Good Medicine
I'm Not In Love
Big Pant People
Smile
Ultraviolet
Small Talk
Georgina

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Continuing in the vein of his 1998 CD, Velvet, is the thickly blues-based and more self-assured Hip Sway. Beautifully invoking a sense of old-school jazz sensibilities, Hip Sway mixes acid-jazz ambience and the powerful soul touches of coproducer Rodney Lee. The title track finds Standring echoing his muted Wes Montgomery-bound melody with wah-wah punch lines, then duetting casually with the eager tenor of Richard Elliot before exploding into an irresistible brassy hook--all over Lee's moody blue synth harmony. "Glamour Girls" features a propelling vamp reminiscent of Lee Morgan's "Sidewinder" under Standring's note-for-note duet with tenorman Dino Soldo, while Lee does double duty on a Hammond B-3 solo over the synth-created vamp.

Customer Reviews:

Smooth Jazz Rocks!.......2005-01-08

If u're into smooth jazz, acid jazz, jazz-rap, or jazz hip-hop I will say you must recommend this album 2 those that dislike the changing and sounding of contemporary smooth jazz. Yeah I know everybody doesn't like Rap, Pop, or Hip-Hop or whateva to be added into smooth jazz. I don't care but I like Rap and Hip-Hop 'specially Pop too. This is the one I found most interesting since I heard some of his latest cuts off his 3rd CD. This is a classic 2 date 'specially Chris Standring is probably known 2day as the next Ronny Jordan, Grover Washington, Norman Brown, George Duke, George Benson, or whateva. Have gave 2 shots of it at first but now I'm ready 2 go pick it up once it's still available. And 'specially I recommend this along with Groovalicious and Velvet (which I heard recently) and check out Ronny Jordan, Guru, Us3, Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Digable Planets, The Rebirth of Cool collection, Roy Hargrove, D'Angelo, Common, Brand New Heavies that created this jazz-rap genre I would say.

Hip Sway - Way Cool - Cool Jazz.......2002-11-20

If you like smooth jazz half as much as I do, this album definitely belongs in your collection. If your plans this evening include kicking back in your favorite reading chair with your feet up and the lights down low, grab a good book and crack open that bottle of Cab Sav Shiraz! Chillin' and Hip Sway: what a great combo.

Smooth Jazz Vibes.......2000-05-20

English guitarist Chris Standring (who made his mark on Rick Braun's Body & Soul and was named 1998 debut artist of the year by Art Good's JazzTrax) turned heads with his first CD, Velvet, which featured one of the best and most unique smooth jazz songs of recent years with the title track. The CD was classic - no filler - and was packed with hooks galore, great melodies and the kind of guitar sound that drew fans of George Benson, Lee Ritenour, Brian Tarquin, Brian Hughes and others. His latest CD, Hip Sway (Instinct) matches his debut, which set the bar high. No sophomore jinx here. Listen to the killer hook in the title track (enhanced by Richard Elliot's sax) and just try not to be swept away by Standring's lyricism.

Like Hughes and Grant Geissman, Standring has a thing for joyous '60s sounds, mixing groovy with today's acid-jazz sensibility - check out "Glamour Girls," the wah-wah and keyboards in "Big Feet ... Big Shoes" and the Sly Stone funky guitar in "Pins & Needles." There are two covers of classics: "How Deep is Your Love" begins with a Muzak feel, but eventually gets into gear with Standring's riffs and great percussion. "I'm Not in Love" is similar. There are some tasty cuts here, especially "Good Medicine" and "Smile," both so delicious, so catchy, so smooth. "Ultraviolet" is the "Velvet" of this CD, the song that stands apart for its innovation. Standring dubs in an acoustic guitar refrain over his electric playing (very Pat Metheny-like on this cut), while Rodney Lee's fast "drum freaking" propels the song forward. The CD closes with "Georgina," a ballad with drum brushes. Smooth grade: A+

ContemporaryJazz.com.......2000-05-20

Hip is defined as something familiar with the latest ideas, styles, etc. Sway is defined as to move or swing to and fro. Combine both terms meanings as "to excite or swing emotions and favorable dulcet sounds." Standring has produced a winner for his sophomore effort. The title track is the epitome of blending acid jazz flavors with soulful motions. The catchy tunes on Hip Sway solidify Standring as a pioneering guitarist of this new decade. "Big Feet Big Shoes" is a cool, hip song which you can envision a carefree individual stepping through downtown amongst a large crowd without any apprehension of time or people engulfed all around, but this person knows the meaning of "cool" by their demeanor and walk. Hip Sway establishes many swinging moods and feelings, which are delectable and vast. Grade: A

Gavin--by Tina Salazar.......2000-05-20

Guitarist Chris Standring makes quite an impression with the release of his second full length. The first single and title track "Hip Sway" has deservedly received early recognition for it's unique mix of contemporary jazz style with a 60's retro-soul feel. Influenced by the likes of Cannonball Adderly, Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Smith and early Hancock, Standring integrates himself among the musically elite and develops a style all his own. The mid-tempo track weaves a melodic flow of guitar hooks with the smooth sounds of guest Richard Elliot's tenor sax, giving listeners lots to appreciate from the first listen.

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Yo I'm Glad This Came Out
Sounds a little too commercial
4.5 Stars... The DVD made this definately worth the purchase...
Slightly damaged
sway and king tech - back 2 basicss

Back 2 Basics
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Release Date: 2005-05-24

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Intro - RZA,
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Watch Closer - Chino XL,
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Ill Hip Hop
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Customer Reviews:

Yo I'm Glad This Came Out.......2006-02-19

Yo This album introduced me to alot of artist I don't get to hear bout being from the east coast. I really enjoyed it. Some of the artist that I heard of or already purchased some of their work impressed me as well. The artist I were introduced to were Sly Boogie,Self Scientific,Kam and Crooked I. Crooked I man that man is pure flames right there though. I'm lookin forward to purchasing something solid from him. Of course you got Royce and Canibus, Common and others which makes this a all the gang is here kinda feelin to the album. Its' tight in my opinion don't sleep. If you wanna hear that raw midwest to west flow get this immediately. The production is there the artist show up and it's enough tracks to satisfy your craving of ill rhymes with some funny skits as well. Sway and Tech should get some hand shakes and pats on the back for this forreal. They openned my eyes to some artists I heard of but never heard.

Sounds a little too commercial.......2006-01-11

This or That was a better album than this. There are some dope rhymes galore but my problem are the choruses to the songs. They're either R&B-flavored or just weak overall and what a listener remembers most in a song is the chorus. I suspected that this album would be different since Sway started working for MTV. Also, there's too much Chino XL on here. I like Chino as much as the next fan but I could have just popped in one of his albums if I wanted to hear him that much.

4.5 Stars... The DVD made this definately worth the purchase..........2005-09-21

Let me state this before I say anything else --- "THIS OR THAT" is much much much much much better than this album. I mean its awesome to see that Sway & Tech still care about hiphop and lyricism as much as I do, but you can't even compare this album to This or That... infact even the album SAMPLER released on Sway & Tech's website was better than this album!

This or That was a mixtape that was a continuous flow of tracks, that blended so well together --- even the old school break in This Or That was showcasing how there were still rappers holding on to old school heritage. 'Back to Basics' continues the old school trend, but only in small dosages. Most of the R&B sung tracks tried to make lyrical heavyweights look commericalized and it didn't exactly mix well together. Chino XL & Tracy Lane did not mix well at all...

Anyway before I start complaining anymore, let me say why this album is also very good at times. Dirty Birdy was incredibly entertaining to listen to. Chino XL & Canibus FINALLY made a track together along with a hot appearance by Royce da 5'9. In fact, ALL the lyrics were very on point. Chino XL finally released some new material (OH I WISH HE WOULD GET SOME BETTER MANAGEMENT!!!)... although I REALLY FROWNED AT the 2000 live freestyle by him because it was released 4-5 years ago!!! Crooked Eye got some shine and his tracks were all fire (even though I heard the outro's verse before). RZA's intro was pretty hot. Dirty Birdy was fun as hell to listen to. Juice's track was really heart-felt! Even the rappers who popped up just for ONE verse all spit something hot (especially Canibus)... I'm just a little upset that some tracks on here were just some previously released material, rather than all the tracks being exclusively made for this compilation...

Either way, the album is stil 4.5 stars and the addition of the DVD to watch all the rappers in the booth helped to elevate this to a 5 star album...

Curiousity killed the cat, but if u come across this album for the first time. Your curiousity will be awarded --- in fact you'll definately be at least somewhat satisfied!

Slightly damaged.......2005-09-14

When I received the cd, the case was cracked across the top of the case. I'm not sure if that was from shipment or from the shipper but I don't like it.

sway and king tech - back 2 basicss.......2005-06-10

these guys are the truth, when it comes to hip hop! if u want hip hop history, check out these bay area legends! u will not be dissappointed!

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Lyrics!
Straight heat---no fillers
Fo Sho~!!
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ASIN: B00005LMYK
Release Date: 2001-07-10

Tracks:

The Anthem #7 - Black Spooks/Planet Asia/Ahmad/Ras Kass/Crooked I
Murdering MCs - Crooked I
Untitled - Planet Asia
Untitled - Rasco
Untitled - Akil/Everlast
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Untitled - Thirstinhowel III/Juice
Untitled - Sonjia Blade

Customer Reviews:

Lyrics!.......2002-05-14

If you are tired of all of the pop rap with simplistic lyrics and want to see what hip hop is really about ,I suggest picking this CD up as well as the other volumes.( 1-6 )Wait till you hear the album, its REAL not the materialistic stuff you hear most of the time now. Everybody who claims to be a Rapper or MC shows what they got and do it in a way it was meant to be. Grabbing the mic and spitting vicious lyrics off the head, battling, Live, etc. After the first listen you'll want to pick up a mic yourself. Check the rhymes by JUICE, Canibus, and Chino XL and compare them to what you here on the radio or see on the TV. These MC's Melt mics within 2 bars!

Straight heat---no fillers.......2001-09-17

I applaud the long-overdue commercial success of Hip Hop and I'll defend it to my death. But it's frustrating to me that really good music like this CD has will not reach the masses via radio and video outlets like the ridiculously horrible projects from Jadakiss, Eastsidaz, or Fabolous. From end to end, this is how lyrics are supposed to be kicked. I don't know when the tide will shift, if ever. But I'm glad that I have the CD and I applaud Sway and King Tech for not keeping it "gutter" or "gangsta", but keeping it Hip Hop.

Fo Sho~!!.......2001-08-30

Yo, yall definantly gotta peep this one out~!! Chino XL, Crooked I, Rass Kass, Planet Asia, and Juice blew it up. Right now after hearin this, I gotta say that Crooked I is the illest I ever heard. If him, Canibus, and Chino got together, the game would be over. But yo seriously, this album is madd tight. Check out Crooked I on Track 2. Den check out that joint wit Beanie, Bleek, and Chino. That jawn is blazin. Chino is too hot to handle. All the Canibus tracks were ill. Juice is a nice MC, yall gotta peep out his tracks. The Wu Tang tracks on here are aight. But listenin to that after Crooked I or Chino is like dunkin after Vince Carter. But Overall, it was madd blazin. This gotta be a "MUST GET" for all yall that like Lyricist, Battle MC's, and rap in general. Peep this now. GET IT~!! Ya Heard~!!

Freestyle Phenomenon.......2001-07-12

Listen to the most rediculous lyrics you've never heard before the whole rest of the world catches on. This is it right here. Compare the CROOKED I rhymes on Track 2 to any track on any CD that you or any of your friends own and Crooked will emerge victorious. CANIBUS might be able to challenge him but, oh, he's on Track 12. Then, compare the SUPERNATURAL freestyle (Track 14) to the WU TANG CLAN (Track 15) and you might be so surprised you wont beleive your own eyes. Volume 7 is the best hip-hop available right now. Do yourself a favor and pick up Volume 6 while you're at it. The world famous Wake Up Show with Sway and Tech! The Revolution is here.

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ASIN: B00005NT14
Release Date: 2001-08-21

Tracks:

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Some excellence, shows what can go wrong with a freestyle cd
Some excellence, shows what can go wrong with a freestyle cd

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ASIN: B00005NT19
Release Date: 2001-08-21

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Some excellence, shows what can go wrong with a freestyle cd.......2003-04-18

Well, don't let the title or the rating mislead you (I would probably give it a 3.5), this cd is worth your purchase if you enjoy rap. But it proves that an album cannot be based solely on freestyles. While some of the beats are pretty good, most are just the same old, same old, and many are just not worth it. Plus, some of the rappers on here are pretty bad and might annoy you (look out for tony tiger, the mexakinz and chino xl, they are pretty bad). However there are many pluses to this cd: you get to hear some classics beats revisited, and you also get to hear some phenomenal rappers freestyling (coolio, supernatural- the king of freestyles, Doug E. Fresh, Mykill Myers, Ras Kass, King Just and KRS One stand as my favorites). However, the thing that bogs this cd down is mediocre performances such as those by Born Allah, Saafir and Ahmad. While these are by no means bad, the simply won't blow your socks off like a Supernatural freestyle or a KRS-One freestyle. All in all though, this is a pretty nice package (if not too long). Enjoyable overall.

Some excellence, shows what can go wrong with a freestyle cd.......2003-04-18

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Another Five Stars
Amazing!
UK TO THE FULLEST
A Modern Touch on British Urban Music
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This Is My Demo
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Manufacturer: All City
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Release Date: 2006-02-13

Tracks:

This Is My Demo
Products
Hype Boys
Little Derek
Pretty Ugly Husband
Flo Fashion
Up Your Speed
Download
Loose Woose
Sick World
On My Own
Back For You
Slow Down (Bonus Track)
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Album Description

There's a new Hip-Hop savior on the UK's streets, and his name is Derek Safo, that's Sway to you and me. The first person to win a MOBO Hip-Hop award without having an official release (those mix tapes beat most of the competition hands down), this man most definitely deserves the hype. Boldly waving his British flag, Sway draws lyrical inspiration from the world around him, studying domestic violence in 'Pretty Ugly Husband', unnecessary credit card debt in 'Flo' Fashion' and the nature of his own success on 'Little Derek'. His merging of different musical sources blend beautifully with his off-beat wit and irony. All City. 2006.

Album Details

Charismatic Emcee and Producer Sway Spent 2005 Taking the UK Music Scene by Storm. "This is My Demo" is his Debut Album and Proves Why He's One of British Music's Hottest Properties. The Album was in the Elite Circle of Nominees for the 2006 Mercury Music Prize for Best Album of the Year.

Customer Reviews:

Another Five Stars.......2007-05-07

This is one great CD. I just got it a couple of days ago, but I'm so psyched about it. This guy is absolutely great. I like how Sway incorporates more techno-ish sounding beats. My favorite track is Hype Boys, which I first heard while playing Need for Speed Carbon. My favorite thing about Sway is how he goes against the grain in every way possible. He's against the gangsta scene in rap (which quite frankly, I'm getting really sick of), and he's also against various other social problems within our society today. He also is the first rapper (at least in the UK) to outdo all of the contracted rappers with simple mixes (by simple, I mean not professionally contracted, altered, etc.). Great album. If you don't have it, get it!

Amazing!.......2007-03-11

I bought this CD and am amazed at how great it is. I can't stop listening to it. I'm american and I like most of sways music better than ours. For anyone who is a big fity cent or Game fan this is something you must buy!, you may never listen to fifty or game again. I promise every track is worth the money you have.

Hope sway keeps rapping this well and that he starts to collaborate with some american rappers. I think he could really change hip-hop for the better.

UK TO THE FULLEST.......2006-07-28

SWAY IS AMAZING, THE ALBUM THIS IS MY DEMO IS ACTUALLY RELEASED THROUGH DYSHPA PRODUCTIONS, WHICH IS SWAYS COMPANY AND HE WAS IN BUSINESS WITH BIG *ALLIENCE RECORDS RELESED IN COURTESY OF ALL CITY MUSIC BECAUSE SWAY IS UNSIGNED, HE HAS NEVER HAD A RECORD DEAL BECAUSE WHAT LABELS CAN OFFER HIM, AINT ENOUGH AS TO WHAT HE CAN DO FOR HIMSELF, I SWEAR DOWN, CHECK THE WEBSITE ABOUT THIS MAN.. BRUV I SWEAR TO YOU, YOU'LL BE SO DISAPOINTD IN YOURSELF IF YOU DONT GET THIS.
BRAP. SAFE

A Modern Touch on British Urban Music.......2006-07-24

On the underground music labels of the UK, Sway proves his talent as not only a rapper, but an icon for British urban music, going out of his way to produce uplifting bright songs such as Little Derek, and keep to pop-cultured yet meaningful genres on garage-styled beats such as on the hit Flo' Fashion. With the mentioned songs and Products, Up Your Speed and On My Own as mentionables, and many good and decent songs to fill, this is truly worth the money you're spending. If you like this, please look-in to the diverse British urban scene, as there are many young artists with much talent.
- Sumil Thakrar

Don't Sleep On The UK.......2006-06-29

Don't sleep on UK rap - big things are coming in the future and Sway is just the start. Guest appearances from Bigz, Baby Blue, and Pyrelli give you a glimpse of the talent to come. If you are looking for a something fresh and original this is it - Sway The Future !

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Wake Up Show: Fresstyles, Vol. 4
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ASIN: B00005UEBZ
Release Date: 2001-09-18

Tracks:

Wake Up Show Intro - Sway And King Tech
O.C. - O.C.
Born Jamericans Part 1&2 - Born Jamericans
Craig Mack - Craig Mack
Sticky Fingers - Sticky Fingers
Notorious Big - Notorious Big
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Sadat & Xzibit - Sadat/Xzibit
Motion - Motion
Classic Set - (Kut Master Kurt) - Kut Master Kurt
Babu On The Cut - Babu On The Cut
Common - Common
Naughty By Nature - Naughty By Nature
RZA/Grim Reap/Son Of Man/RZA Pt.2 - RZA/Grimp Reap/Son Of Man
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Eminem Part 1 - Eminem
Eminem Part 2 - Eminem
Ahmad Part 1 - Ahmad
Juice Part 1 - Juice
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Juice Part 2 - Juice

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One for the Journey

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ASIN: B000OCZ13K
Release Date: 2007-05-22

Album Description

UK pressing of the 2007 mini-album from the British rapper featuring one bonus track: 'Get 'Em High' (Stanton Warriors & Sway). Seven tracks. All City.

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ASIN: B00005UEBY
Release Date: 2001-09-18

Tracks:

Wake Up Show Anthem - Big L/Chino XL/Doug E. Fresh/AZ/Masta Ace
Xzibit & Ras Kass - Xzibit/Ras Kass
Jurassic 5 Promo - Jurassic 5
Jurassic 5 Live - Jurassic 5
The Roots - The Roots
DJ Babu - DJ Babu
Eric B. - Eric B.
Aladdin - Aladdin
Serch & Kurupt Pt.1 - Serch/Kurupt
Kurupt Pt.2 - Kurupt
Ahmad - Ahmad
Kurupt Pt.3 - Kurupt
Jay Z - Jay Z
Voodoo & Mykill Miers - Voodoo/Mykill Miers
DJ Babu Pt.2 - DJ Babu
Snoop Phone Call - Snoop
Classic Set - (Kut Master Kurt) - Kut Master Kurt
Special Ed Anthem - Special Ed
Special Ed Pt.2 - Special Ed
Key Kool & Special Ed - Key Kool/Special Ed
Akinyele - Akinyele
Akinyele Pt.2 - Akinyele
The Hip Hop Poet - Dan Charnes
Tech N9NE - Tech N9ne
Born Allah - Born Allah
Trigga Da Gambla & Smooth Da Hustla - Trigga Da Gambla/Smooth Da Hustla
KCLMNO - KCLMNO
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Cella Dwellas - Cella Dwellas
Chino XL - Chino XL
Chino XL Athem - Chino XL

Average customer rating:

As perfect as a radio show mixtape can get
You ought to pick this up
Underground rap again making commercial rap sound awful...
The underground hiphop is always reppin' hiphop...
Excellant Mix Tape! However...

This or That
Sway & King Tech
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Wake Up Show: Freestyles, Vol. 1

ASIN: B00000JCAE
Release Date: 1999-06-15

Tracks:

Reality Check - Guru/DJ Premier
Warning - Mitch Craig
The Number One Crew - DJ Revolution
Cyrus - Sway & King Tech
The Anthem - RZA/Tech N9NE/Eminem/Xzibit/Pharoahe Monch/Kool G Rap/Jay-O Felony/Chino XL/KRS-One
Rev's Intro - DJ Revolution
Rework The Angles - Dilated Peoples
My Name Is (Outro Mix) - DJ Revolution
Canibus Remix - Canibus
NY ****** - Guru
Above The Clouds - Gang Starr
Underground Tactics - Heltah Skeltah/Crooked Eye/Planet Asia
Improvise - Jurassic 5
I Know You Got Soul - Eric B. and Rakim
Looking At The Front Door - Main Source
They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) - Pete Rock
Court Is In Session - Chill Rob G
So What Ya Sayin' - EPMD
Ugly People Be Quiet - Cash Money & Marvelous
Ego Trippin' 99 - Kool Keith And Motion Man
3 To The Dome - Big Daddy Kane/Chino XL/Kool G Rap
Get You Mad - Eminem
You Wanna Battle - DJ Revolution
1.9.8.6. Remix - Rasheed & Ill Advised
Clientele - Dirty Unit
Belly Of The Beast - Bobby Digital
KRS-One Intro - KRS-One
Chali 2na Freestyle - Chali 2na
Canibus Freestyle - Canibus
Redman Freestyle - Redman
Sonja Blade Freestyle - Sonja Blade
Wake Up Show Trivia - Sway & King Tech

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In 1988 Sway & King Tech created "The Wakeup Show" to promote "unity in the hip-hop nation through music and education." Their now world-famous radio show has always featured old-school favorites, exclusives of freestyles and new releases, and the duo's This or That aims to cover similar ground. Constructed to resemble a mix-tape (with scratching courtesy of DJ Revolution), the album boasts previously released songs and several King Tech-produced tracks, most notably "The Anthem" (featuring nine ferocious MCs) and "Get You Mad" by Eminem. This or That's midsection teases listeners with excerpts of classic material by Eric B. and Rakim, EPMD, and Main Source. It's a worthwhile listen for fans of hip-hop, but as stated on "Warning," the album is not appropriate for those with "shiny suit syndrome, original-phobia, lame hooks disease or acute playa hater disorder." --Celine Wong

Customer Reviews:

As perfect as a radio show mixtape can get.......2007-03-23

Between the beautiful, flowing rap, the groovy beats and the fun interludes, there's very, very little not to like about this album. The only reason you should stay away from it is if you don't enjoy interludes or DJ mixes. Otherwise there's plenty of replay value in this disc.

You ought to pick this up.......2003-03-08

Tony Touch's The Piece Maker WAS an underrated mixtape, as another reviewer said, but what about This Or That? Has anyone even heard of this?

A lot of people know Sway as the MTV News anchor, but did you know that he is one of the three masterminds that worked the wheels of steel on this album? Some people may remember seeing the video for "The Anthem" in '99. The song features RZA, Tech N9NE, Xzibit, Pharoahe Monch, Kool G Rap, Chino XL, Jayo Felony, KRS-One, and then-newcomer Eminem. By the way, I think Chino XL could be referred to as the original Eminem, in that he disses everyone for no reason (the only difference is that when Chino disses, nobody cares). The song is solid, although I think Pharoahe's verse sounded just okay compared to everyone else's. Also, I don't know what Jayo Felony's purpose is there (listen to his verse to understand what I mean).

The other full-length songs are pretty dope as well. Guru shines as usual on "NY N's", and Eminem's "Get You Mad" is pretty good too. (His later songs were better, but he was just starting out then.) And the guys in Jurassic 5 drop the usual dope stuff on "Improvise".

Other great parts on the album include "Reality Check", where Gang Starr relate on beef. Canibus drops dope bars on his two freestyles (since this isn't one of his albums, there's actually dope production to back him up), and the final skit, "Wake Up Show Trivia", is pretty funny.

Very few mixtapes are flawless, so there are a few things I have to comment on. "Underground Tactics" (by Heltah Skeltah, Crooked Eye and Planet Asia) is good but it's censored. And Bobby Digital (aka RZA) sounds fine at the beginning of "Belly Of The Beast", but after a while everything goes downhill...REALLY downhill.

In the end, DJs Sway, King Tech and Revolution produced a very underappreciated (and maybe unheard-of) album in mid-1999. Maybe this mixtape was underpromoted or something, but at any rate, go pick it up because it's definitely worth hearing.

Underground rap again making commercial rap sound awful..........2001-10-23

This is an excellent compilation filled with lyrical masterminds, phenomenal production, and awesome DJs... All over this CD Sway, King Tech & DJ Revolution are making a mockery out of commercialized hiphop and they do it in a very comical way (especially in the album cover and in the intro)...

There's so much talent to see on this CD especially: Chino XL, Canibus, Eminem, Dirty Unit... Every single MC on this CD is repping hiphop to its fullest, there is NO filler material on this... The production and scratching on this CD is excellent just the sudden plunge to the 'old school' era on the CD almost looked out of place and just replayed some previously made tracks over again, but they're all still dope...

Do me a favor and buy this! After hearing this CD I became heavily into CHINO XL and 'The King of Metaphors' is one of hiphop's best lyricists...

I'm out...Mind Power!!!

The underground hiphop is always reppin' hiphop..........2001-10-16

Do me a favor and buy this! After hearing this CD I became heavily into CHINO XL and 'The King of Metaphors' is one of hiphop's best lyricists...

I'm out...Mind Power!!!

Excellant Mix Tape! However..........2000-06-20

It's not that I don't like this album. As a matter of fact, I love it, for the most part. It's just that there aren't many amazing hip-hop songs on it. There are a lot of GOOD songs, but none that are really great. "The Number One Crew" (the wakeup show theme song), "The Anthem", "Rework the Angels", "Improvise", I Know You Got Soul", "Get You Mad" and the freestyles by Chali 2na (Charlie Tuna from Jurassic 5) and Canibus are all VERY GOOD SONGS. But only "The Anthem" is a really GREAT song. All in all, this is a very good mix tape with good songs and a lot of underground hip-hop, however, if you buy this album (As I did ...) BE WARNED: After about a month, some of the songs will get kind of old. ...

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