Popless [Import]

Product Description
In 2000 Gnr Released 'popless', their Ninth Studio Album. Boosted by the Singles 'asas (ElÒctricas)' and 'popless', the Album Presents Gnr in a Refined, Elegant Light, Introducing Many Latin Influences Thanks to the Presence of Brazilian Producer Nilo Romero.

Popless,Gnr,EMI,World Music

Average customer rating: The People's Chump PAUL WALL ROCKS MY SOCKS!!! the beats straight but whut the %$#@ The People's Champ Even the mentally challenged can make hit records these days!

The Peoples Champ Paul Wall Manufacturer: Asylum Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Who Is Mike Jones? Already Platinum The Most Known Unknown Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 The Sound of Revenge ASIN: B0009G3BXS Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

1. Trill -- feat. Bun B and BG
2. State to State -- feat. Freeway
3. If You Knew Me
4. Sittin Sidwayz -- feat. Big Pokey
5. Oh Girl
6. Smooth Operator
7. Big Ballin
8. March -- feat. Lil' Wayne
9. Karo
10. Ridin Dirty -- feat. TI
11. Slab Flippin
12. Underground King
13. People's Champ
14. Internet Goin Nuts
15. King of the Hill

Album Description

Paul Wall is the People's Champ! On the scene in Houston for the last 5 years, Paul Wall has been hip hop's favorite MC. Fresh off the chart topping Mike Jones single "Still Tippin'," Paul Wall is doing his own thing on his debut single "Sittin' Sidewayz" featuring Big Pokey from SUC. The limited edition album will include the regular version along with the chopped & screwed version of the album.

Customer Reviews:

The People's Chump.......2007-06-13

Paul Wall is just an average rapper out of Texas. Sure he can rap circles around lyrical weaklings like Mike Jones but stand him up against rappers with skill like Bun B and he doesnt stand a chance. He is truly overrated. The main flaw of this album is him. Paul Wall get repetitive very quickly and a thorough listen will further prove that fact. His first single Sittin Sideways wasnt that bad and They Dont Know was also a decent single. Freeway joins Paul Wall on State To State which is the best song on the album. Bun B and B.G. do a fairly good job in Trill and T.I. was the highlight of Ridin. Then it starts to get monotonous. Songs like March, Smooth Operator, People's Champ and King Of The Hill are all good production wise but Paul Wall brings them down with his predictable flow. Slabflippin and Sip-N-Get High are Paul Wall at his unmerciful worst. How many ways can I diss Internet Goin Nuts let me count the ways. 1. The beat sounds like something out of a horror flick 2. Paul Wall's verses range from hilariously bad to pitiful 3. Using a phrase from a song to make a hook. How original 4. Who wants to hear a song about cybersex anyway?Freak!) Bottom Line: This is easily the worst album of 2005. Repetitive rhymes over decent beats plus the same old sippin lean/candy paint talk that you hear from every other rapper from the south. I agree with that reviewer that said that just because you are from the underground doesnt mean you suck. But Paul Wall doesnt suck because he is from the underground,Paul Wall sucks because he is too mundane! HE RAPS THE SAME ON EVERY TRACK and how long will you listen to somebody who raps the same on every song? Not for long. And that song Oh Girl is the worst song for the ladies since..... Sheek Louch's One Name! One last note: Paul Wall calls himself The People's Champ and The People is southern slang for the police. So what does that say about him? Think About It.

PAUL WALL ROCKS MY SOCKS!!!.......2007-01-21

buy this cd right now!!!!! its awesome! buy it and go home and stick it in ur cd player and think happy thoughts ur wildest dreams will come true!!

the beats straight but whut the %$#@.......2006-11-04

Did he forget that he can rap? Why is it now it sound like folks from Texas dun went back to just ryhmin. thats how they fell off years ago. now lemme get this straight. you come back up snappin, get a deal, and put out some bull$#@!. why?

The People's Champ.......2006-10-25

A lot of people hate Paul Wall. I used to be one of these people, so I honestly can see where you're coming from, and I won't even condemn you for disrespecting this album without having heard it. If you want to ramble on about something you have no knowledge of, then by all means, be my guest. It only shows your ignorance, and again, I say this coming from personal experience as someone who once bashed Wall.

Like it or not, Paul Wall is not a flash-in-the-pan rapper. He's going to be here awhile, so you may as well get used to seeing his ugly mug plastered all over your television screen. I initially despised Wall simply because I thought he was yet another talentless rapper who only got his big break due to his connections. At the same time, I judged him with a prejudice due to the fact that most white emcees are fabricated, and I'd only heard a guest appearance from him on Mike Jones' hit single, "Still Tippin'." It took awhile for me to really accept Paul Wall; but once I did so, I was immediately hooked on this album.

The song that made me an instant Paul Wall fan was "Sittin' Sidewayz," which sports one of the phattest beats I've heard in my decade-plus of listening to hip-hop. The most appropriate explanation of the beat found on that track is simply hypnotic, and entrancing. Paul Wall laced the dope production with some clever wordplay, and though he will never be a deep lyricist, he is an above-average punchline emcee with an addictive flow. Big Pokey definitely didn't hurt things with his guest verse, either.

The rest of the CD isn't quite as powerful musically as "Sittin' Sidewayz," but it is littered with jewels. "Internet Goin' Nutz" is great in its quirkiness, "Girl" is a nice track dedicated to his wife, Crystal(who has since become the "First Lady of Swishahouse"), "Drive Slow" is the awesome Kanye West produced track, also found on Kanye's Late Registration, "Sip-N-Get High" is a standout track dedicated to the purple drank, and "They Don't Know" is another standout with a guest verse from Underground King, Bun B.

This was definitely one of the best hip-hop releases of 2005, and Paul Wall is often bombared with unwarranted criticism. Oh well, though - with success comes envy, and that's no more clear than with Paul Wall. Paul Wall's taken the wheel of the Southern hip-hop mobile, and as his music implies, it's going to be one long, slow, and syrup-influenced ride; you should enjoy it while it lasts.

Even the mentally challenged can make hit records these days!.......2006-10-22

And we're a better country for it. This young man shows a lot of character in his struggle with his mental handicap and darned if he didn't make a "good" album in the process. One cannot judge this work by normal standards as Paul Wall is obviously not "normal" rather one must look past the oftimes nonsensical lyrics and flacid beats and simply encourage this brave young 'tard for having the gumption to record at all. You go guy! I've heard his new single is going to be called "Badonkadonk at the Petting Zoo" and is his tribute to those lovable animals that bring so much joy to our children, mentally challenged and otherwise. Though his mind is tiny, his heart is as big as all the outdoors!

Average customer rating: I love this group Don't Stop The Music! Pretty Good

The Best of Yarbrough & Peoples Yarbrough & Peoples Manufacturer: Island / Mercury ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best of One Way: Featuring Al Hudson & Alicia Myers Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now: Best of the Pie Years Cherrelle Greatest Hits Pebbles - Greatest Hits The Very Best of Al B. Sure ASIN: B000001EV0 Release Date: 1997-05-20

Tracks:

1. Don't Stop The Music
2. Third Degree
3. Want You Back Again
4. Come To Me
5. You're My Song
6. Two Of Us
7. Heartbeats (12in Version)
8. Innermost Feelings
9. Feels So Good
10. Don't Waste Your Time
11. Be A Winner
12. Guilty
13. I Wouldn't Lie
14. Wrapped Around Your Finger

Customer Reviews:

I love this group.......2004-12-18

My favorite song by yarbrough & peoples. Don't stop the music, it seems all the groups or artist of the 80's who had the title of their songs with the word "music" in it had a smash hit. Need I say more................

Don't Stop The Music!.......2002-02-07

The "Best Of" compilation is great. It features all of their hits from the late '70s through the '80s. Classics like "Don't Stop the Music", "Don't Waste Your Time", and "I Wouldn't Lie", are dancefloor classics through and through. I have a couple of their albums on vinyl from when they were released, but I still found this album enjoyable because it contains all of their hits on one CD. The mastering is great too, not screechy or tinny sounding.

Pretty Good.......2000-04-07

Yarbrough&Peoples are Really Talented but One Song Overrides everything else about them and that song is The Funky at the Roller Skating Ring Jam Don't Stop The Music.two of us&Heartbeats are tight songs but Don't stop Towers above everything else.still this is a Pretty Good Disc.

Average customer rating: (3+half) EXPANSION TEAM strikes again!! Just as good Over ground...underground...whateva! this album isn't long enough and i wished I'd hear more of his lyrical skills Dilated Peoples - Expansion Team

Expansion Team Dilated Peoples Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Platform Neighborhood Watch 20/20 Quality Control Power in Numbers ASIN: B00005PJG8 Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

1. Live On Stage
2. Worst Comes To Worst
3. Clockwork
4. Trade Money
5. Heavy Rotation
6. Self Defense
7. Phil Da Agony Interlude
8. Proper Propaganda
9. Dilated Junkies
10. Panic
11. Pay Attention
12. Night Life
13. War
14. Hard Hitters
15. Defari Interlude
16. Expansion Team Theme

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Having threatened on their debut, The Platform, to bring the sound of the underground to the masses, Dilated Peoples hones their old-school hooks and breaks on Expansion Team to ensnare purists and the mainstream alike. Over downtempo beats, eerie Hitchcock strings ("Clock Work"), dinner jazz ("Pay Attention!"), '70s cop-show horns ("Hard Hitters"), and DJ Babu's turntable gymnastics ("Dilated Junkies"), their exhausting couplets wage war on the talents of fellow hip-hop crews while simultaneously validating their boasts of rhyme supremacy. Yet it's the instantly addictive slow roller "Worst Come to Worst" that best proves their point. Along with the "nobody comes close" taunts, there's a lot of regulation second-album material: "Trade Money" assures that success isn't without its downsides ("Since last year I've accumulated more money / On top of that I got a lot of people acting funny"), "Proper Propaganda" has a pop at the media, and there are countless reassurances that success doesn't mean principles will be compromised. Their messages may not be new, but the Dilated Peoples' genius is delivering them with simmering tunes that make them worth hearing again. --Dan Gennoe

Customer Reviews:

(3+half) EXPANSION TEAM strikes again!!.......2007-01-25

After such a fine debut with "The Platform" it was always going to be very difficult to reproduces. Let me just say they got very near to it but just came up a little short in my opinion. Some of the solo tracks (which is a blueprint for all 4 of their albums) didnt really hit as hard as the group efforts. Tracks like "Proper Propaganda", "Panic" and "War" were just very average joints from an above average crew. The interludes from Phil da Agony and Defari seem completely unnecessary aswell. The key moments for this album were the single "Worst Comes To Worst" (1 of Alchemist's best beats ever with Dilated), "Live On Stage" (the perfect intro to any album/show), "Clockwork" (DJ Premier produced soundbomb), "Trade Money" (funky beat by Da Beatminerz) and the Liks featured "Heavy Rotation" (brilliant). With strong lyrics on every track and other solid tracks like "Self Defense", "Hard Hitters", "Pay Attention" and "Expansion Team Theme" we're given an very strong addition to the ever impressive Dilated collection.

Just as good.......2006-09-23

Most artists or groups suffer the notorious sophmore flop. (1st Lp off the hook, second not even close) However, I felt like they've improved off their first release. Beatwise this is one of the most head-noddin albums they've dropped. Production was flawless. Lyrics seem to have improved as well. Go cop this and support quality hip hop music. A++

Over ground...underground...whateva!.......2006-08-03

Does it really matter what label you place or whatever label they place on their music? It's tight and lyrically fit music, and their DJ is one of the dopest DJ's ever, so what does it really matter if they are "true" underground? They still keep it real and represent people in general and hip hop and life lessons. Their beats are instant classics and are well produced. They are not raw emcees or raw beats, but they are not really commercial. Rakaa and Iriscience throw down some dope, laid back lyricals, and Babu spins the tightest, freshest beats...this is hip hop in a very crystalized form. True Hip hop heads will dig this....check it out

this album isn't long enough and i wished I'd hear more of his lyrical skills.......2005-12-31

I won't lye to anybody that hasn't heard good music Before? Or will I? This record it takes a few listens to get used to and become comftorable with it. If you've never fealt a energy beneath your skin that's livin in a parcalith. It's got a lot of sparaticness but once it becomes familiar you want to forget and listen like you've never heard it before. MF Doom is bumpin behind locked doors.Food "Mm..Food?" I never have listened to any artist before and always been able to feel like it was new besides Deltron 3030 and my fav Doc Oc. It reminds me of hanging out in the school yard back when I was eating free school lunches and hangin out with my freinds that sprayed tags. It's the kind of recored that made me want to tell them to tag SOULFOOD besides Dr Octo and Deltron 3030 it's the chillest album I've ever heard. So if you have some time and you wan't to learn what artistry is all about in a album listen to this sit back and listen it will leave you feelin like MF Doom is really livin. I feel like it was a good record all in all. He has the greatest of skills of throwing soundbits and beats behind a story that never gets old and in this album it really shows. I hope that he stays around there isn't a lot of good artists nowadays in this world of grills and wheels he's just spittin true and livin it like a madman in a madman's world. GET THIS ALBUM NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dilated Peoples - Expansion Team.......2005-11-14

This is the second album i've heard from DP. I was shocked to find out that I liked this album the most.

Dilated Peoples got unique styles, a lot of flavor and great lyrics. The production on this album is GREAT. I found no weak beats, some bangers and all ones you can chill too and bump. Some of the beats that stand out to me were "Trade Money", "Heavy Rotation", Hard Hitters", "Defari Interlude".

If you like REAL hip-hop and you havent picked up this album then your missing out. So make sure to pick it up!!

Top 5
1.Worst Comes To Worst
2.Heavy Rotation
3.Self Defense
4.Hard Hitters
5.Expansion Team Theme

Average customer rating: Dottie Poeples - Greatest Hits Dottie Peoples I Don't Have A Closet Religion

Dottie Peoples - Greatest Hits Dottie Peoples Manufacturer: Atlanta Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: God Can & God Will Show Up & Show Out Live in Memphis - He Said It Testify Live Featuring "On Time God" ASIN: B00005QXDB Release Date: 2001-10-30

Tracks:

1. I Believe I Can Fly
2. Hold On
3. It's So Hard To Get Along
4. On Time God
5. Get Your House In Order
6. You Can Count On God
7. Handwriting On The Wall
8. Testify
9. Just A Few Things
10. God Can
11. Oh What A Time
12. Joy To The World

Customer Reviews:

Dottie Poeples - Greatest Hits Dottie Peoples.......2003-11-25

I love Dottie Peoples singing and her music every time I hear the music I know that it is Sister Dottie Peoples. I sing in my church choir and we sing Sister Peoples songs and I lead some of them. God Can God Will, everywhere I tell people how good Jesus is to me. All Dottie Peoples songs are good and there a message in everyone of the songs she sings. Dottie keep on singing, your singing is not in vain. You will get your just reward afterwhile.

God bless you real good,

Sharon Brown

I Don't Have A Closet Religion.......2002-12-04

I just love the voice of Dottie. She fills my heart with joy. I'm in the choir at my church and we sing Dottie's,songs. Everytime i hear Dottie music, i have to pause whatever i'm during and join in. So,Dottie keep up the good work, you will be rewarded for the job you do.I have to let my little light shine wherever i go, because I'm not ashame of the love I have for Jesus. I lift him everywhere I go.There's no doubt that i don't have a closet religion.

Thanks to Christ for allowing me to lift up his name[!!!]
Mrs. Sharon Denise Battle Williams

Average customer rating: Hedonism in a box

Other Peoples Music Sneaky Sound System Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Alternative Dance | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Imports | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sneaky Sound System ASIN: B0000DF4MN Release Date: 2003-10-13

Tracks:

1. Lo-Fu (NK)
2. Money in the Bag - Bernadette Kraakman, Bert Smaak
3. This One Jam - Gonzales
4. Bene [Quantic Remix]
5. Panther [Slow & Local Mix]
6. Clouds Instead of Heads [Original Mix]
7. Hang Up Your Hang Ups
8. 1, 2 Shakumuna [Original Mix] - Rod & The Cobras,
9. I Know a Place [Shades of Black Remix] - Mooney, Jaymz Nylon
10. Move for Me
11. Rite Place [Crazy Penis Jackin' the Beanstalk Mix] - Aswan Troupe for Folkloric Art, Blakkat
12. Bleeding Together [Kaskade Mix] - dissent
13. Round and Round [Metro Area Mix] - Alexi Delano, Robert Manos

Tracks:

1. On Time
2. Deliver Me [Hardsoul Keeps on Trying Dub] - Michael Proctor
3. Getting on Down
4. Dance Shake [Roy's Original Mix] - Roy Davis, Jr.
5. What I Know - TO-KA Project
6. Chromatix [Original Version]
7. Law Is Wrong - Malente
8. Orange Alert [DFA Mix] - Metro Area
9. Make It Happen [Zongamin Mix] - Playgroup
10. Outta Space [Twice Extension] - Daniel Paul
11. Roller Disco Theme - Home and Garden, ,
12. C'mon Give It Up
13. Playground [Crazy Penis Remix]

Album Details

Sneaky Sound System Are Four Party Loving Boys Renowned for their Deep and Funky Hip Shaking Party Grooves, Tongue in Cheek Artwork, Fancy White Suits and Top Shelf Live Show. They Are, Without a Doubt, One of Australia's Most Popular and Sought after Music Collectives. Their Debut Mixed CD "Other Peoples Music", Gives You a Good Taste of What It's all About. There's One CD to Warm Things Up and Another to Make You Get Loose.

Customer Reviews:

Hedonism in a box.......2003-12-03

Have you ever attended an amazing party where everyone seemed to be in spanking dancing form, dressed to the nines and celebrating nothing in particular? Ever wanted to bottle that feeling and be able to release it at will without violating federal laws? Buy this album. Really, its like standing in the middle of a great party on a warm night, waist deep in the swimming pool surrounded by friendly people. Can a CD really do this for you? Not really, but this gives it a really good bash. Good quality dance music for cheeky people who don't take themselves too seriously.

Average customer rating: Huey Dunbar Good voice, but not the Huey I want to hear! Great Album, a lot of variety downgrade from Yo si me enamore Is Huey REALLY doing this solo??

Music for My Peoples Huey Dunbar Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Yo Si Me Enamore Gotcha Swing On Dark Latin Groove "DLG (Dark, Latin Groove) - Greatest Hits" ASIN: B00009VU2A Release Date: 2003-08-19

Tracks:

1. Sin Poderte Hablar
2. Jamas (Salsa Version)
3. Bacardi Party
4. Las Noches
5. Llegaste Tu
6. Spring Love (Spanish)
7. A Donde Ire
8. Besame
9. Spring Love (English)
10. Jamas (Acoustic Version)
11. Fuerte
12. Chasing Papi

Customer Reviews:

Huey Dunbar.......2007-01-09

Recieved CD within delivery time promised. However, wasn't too happy with the CD. Huey Dunbar is a good artist, but wasn't too impressed with his tracks in this album, and I see why I was able to get it for 5 bucks! Maybe the next is better...

Good voice, but not the Huey I want to hear!.......2006-09-18

I really like the Huey from the DLG albums. I know one must move on eventually. But, maybe I'm , just so used to the DLG Huey that I can't get used to this other stuff on this CD. I'm still a huey Fan. Huey has taking salsa to another level in my life!!!!

Great Album, a lot of variety.......2004-10-16

The person that said it was "trashy" is absolutely wrong. The whole CD does not compare even remotely to what you will hear in the average Tego Calderon or Daddy Yanque song.
The album does contain a lot of variety and will appeal to a wide range of people who enjoy latin music. It is specially great gift to someone who likes the music heard in latin clubs all over the world.

downgrade from Yo si me enamore.......2004-05-28

This cd does not reach the beauty and success of Yo si me enamore. The lyrics throughout this cd are pretty trashy especially the bacardi party one. It's pretty insulting to listen to. Some fun beats in this cd, but huey could really do better.

Is Huey REALLY doing this solo??.......2003-12-09

You know, when I heard of the news earlier in 2001 when they released their last album as the group DLG, I was devastated. I was at the point saying "Why are these great bands that get together and have a great chemistry musically just all of a sudden breakup?"

It then occured to me that at times musicians either do it for 2 things. 1)They can't get along with their band members anymore (Look at the Kumbia Kings! Frankie J is doing very well without them!) or 2)Taking a break from one another to see how well they will do as a solo artist.

As for Huey Dunbar, I think he did for both reasons. 1) He was practically DLG in ALL of the songs when he WAS in DLG. 2)His voice has been compared to be the 'next' Michael Jackson. Which I have to say is a good thing. If you exclude the controversy that Michael goes through.

Now, for Huey's second attempt on this album called "Music for My Peoples". Although he doesn't seem TOO ghetto to have such a title on this album BUT he does make a good point in what the Latino PEOPLE like to hear!

When I heard the ol' classic salsa that I haven't heard in YEARS called "Sin Poderte Hablar", it was something of a beginning of what I know we are going to hear from Huey. On the 'bachata-ish' tune "Las Noches" is a GREAT follow-up to the song "Volvere" when he was with DLG. A good salsa tune he has in the album called "Fuerte" will have the latin clubs jumping and sweating to it till it dies down in say...10 years by now!

Overall, Huey's second album is a strong one. Unlike his first album which in my opinion STUNK, he has finally come to terms that he HAS to work as a solo artist and not only prove to himself that he can BE a solo artist but by also know that it is your style itself that will make you and identity in the music world. His voice itself stands out and when you hear him hit those high-pitch notes.

Hmmmm...maybe I will start to look closely to see what other tricks he has up his sleeve as a solo artist. Personally, I think DLG should get together for just ONE MORE TIME and see that DLG isn't the same without Huey...but in terms that they were also a 'family' that we moved to their tunes.

Average customer rating: Dilated Peoples - Neighborhood Watch Great Album Solid, but there is something missing... zero replay value. not worth the 79 cents i paid at allofmp3 Not as good as their first two albums, but still good

Neighborhood Watch Dilated Peoples Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Expansion Team 20/20 The Platform Power in Numbers The Beautiful Struggle ASIN: B0001ENYOE Release Date: 2004-04-06

Tracks:

1. Marathon
2. Neighborhood Watch
3. Tryin' To Breathe
4. Caffeine
5. Who's Who
6. Poisonous (featuring Devin The Dude)
7. Reach Us
8. Big Business
9. Love And War
10. 1580 (Skit)
11. World On Wheels
12. Closed Session (featuring Defari, Phil Da Agony, Planet Asia)
13. This Way (featuring Kanye West)
14. DJ Babu in Deep Concentration

Amazon.com

L.A.'s underground rap movement has never really gotten the credit it deserves despite spawning a number of incredibly innovative artists. Thanks to two strong major-label releases, Dilated is on the cusp of the mainstream acceptance they deserve, yet they haven't felt the need to water down their sound for scans a la Black Eyed Peas. On their third album, as always, their beats are on point, from the Alchemist-infused "World on Wheels" to "This Way," produced and vocally accessorized by rap's latest "it" guy Kanye West. Certainly DJ Babu's ability to slice and dice well-produced soul numbers adds a great sonic dimension to most of the cuts. As for the rhymes? Well, Iriscience makes a strong case as to why Dilated might be better off with more of his rhyme contributions. On "Big Business" he plays the "rap Michael Moore," skillfully weighing in on topics of war and surveillance as chopper sounds are blended in to great effect. On the other hand, Evidence hasn't quite stepped up his MC game, so most of his verses don't add much to the overall product value. Neighborhood is your typical Dilated Peoples release: good but not great, and consistent nearly to a fault. One would have hoped that a cut like "Poisonous," a respectable collabo with Devin the Dude, might have put this one over, but it doesn't quite do the trick. It's a solid even listen for sure, but not the "next level" album for which we were all secretly hoping. --Dalton Higgins

Customer Reviews:

Dilated Peoples - Neighborhood Watch.......2005-11-14

This album came out directly after Expansion Team. I don't think this album is better than E.T but its definately a banger.

The style is still the same, different production but the same type of lyrics, they kept it real on this album, lyrically for sure. The production on this album is dope. I also didn't find any weak beats on this album. They have a unique style, definately in the production.

If you liked the other DP albums then there is no reason you shouldn't like this album, real hiphop heads pick this up!!!

Top 5
1.This Way
2.Love And War
3.Reach Us
4.Poisonous
5.Whos Who

Great Album.......2005-07-20

Good and full album by DP. I liked every track on this album, I havent heard much from there other albums, but I really liked this album. Someone recommended this hiphop album so I went and bought it and liked it alot. Good beats and really good lyrics. Buy this now

#1.Marathon - 10/10
#2.Neighborhood Watch - 10/10
#3.Tryin To Breathe - 10/10
#4.Caffeine - 10/10
#5.Whos Who - 10/10
#6.Poisonous - 10/10
#7.Reach Us - 10/10
#8.Big Business - 10/10
#9.Love And War - 10/10
#10.1580 Skit
#11.World On Wheels - 10/10
#12.Closed Session - 10/10
#13.This Way - 10/10 (Bangin Single)
#14.DJ Babu In Deep Concentration - 10/10

Classic joints on this album, cop it now

Solid, but there is something missing..........2005-07-05

When I finally finished listening the whole way through Neighborhood Watch, I felt a little disappointed. They come hard on every track, and the production is sharp (though for the most part not outstanding). The main problem is, no songs live up to the hit single "This Way." And I don't even normally like Kanye... Anyway, while solid on the mic, Dilated Peoples deliver a little less than expected. For fans of the group (I am admittedly pretty unfamiliar with their material), I would guess that this CD would be enjoyable. Otherwise, it's a toss-up.

zero replay value. not worth the 79 cents i paid at allofmp3.......2005-01-06

the album is just lame, and i wouldnt listen to it again. if you like commerical rap with an intellectual twist, check out kanye west.

Not as good as their first two albums, but still good.......2004-10-01

Judging by the reviews, it's clear that most people think that Neighborhood Watch isn't as good as The Platform or Expansion Team. That's true, but that doesn't mean this album is bad, either. Another thing I noticed is that a lot of people say that Rakaa (Iriscience) is a better rapper that Evidence. I think that's also true, but it's not that Evidence can't rap; it's just that his rapping is decent while Rakaa's rapping is GREAT.

Anyway, there are several gems to find on this album. Many of the songs are still politically conscious, like "Tryin' to Breathe", "Big Business" and the title track. And "World On Wheels" has good lyrics and a nice beat provided by Alchemist, which leads me to another point. Production is unsurprisingly solid on here. It's mostly overseen by Babu, as usual (check out "DJ Babu In Deep Concentration"), but when other producers like Kanye West ("This Way") come aboard, things are still impressive.

Some fans may worry when they find that some of the other songs aren't so politically conscious, but they still impress. "Closed Session" has Planet Asia, Defari and Phil Da Agony joining the group for a nice posse cut that shows they haven't lost their underground roots. The aforementioned "This Way" is ridiculously catchy, and the made-for-radio song "Who's Who" is better than I thought it would be.

While I can do without the filler track "Poisonous", this is still a solid album from Dilated Peoples. And we all know that rap records as a whole have been disappointing for a while now, so if you want to hear some good rap, add this to your collection.

Anthony Rupert

Average customer rating: (3+half) 20/20...brings DILATED back into focus!! DEFINITIVE L.A. RAP Give credit where credit is due RE-ADJUST CHA FOCUS NOT CHA LENSES Not As Bad As Bad As What Most People Are Saying (4 stars)

20/20 Dilated Peoples Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Neighborhood Watch Expansion Team The Platform Feedback The Weatherman LP ASIN: B000E5L834 Release Date: 2006-02-21

Tracks:

1. Green Trees
2. Back Again
3. You Can't Hide, You Can't Run
4. Alarm Clock Music
5. Olde English
6. Kindness For Weakness
7. Another Sound Mission
8. Rapid Transit
9. The Eyes Have It
10. Satellite Radio
11. Firepower (The Tables Have To Turn)
12. The One And Only
13. 20/20

Customer Reviews:

(3+half) 20/20...brings DILATED back into focus!!.......2007-01-25

After the slightly disjointed (in my opinion) album "Neighbourhood Watch" I was urging these underground heroes to come correct.I see signs of that on this album that has convinced me they're on their way back to their best. The obvious tracks such as "Back Again", "You Can't Hide, You Can't Run", "Kindness For Weakness", "The Eyes Have It" and "20/20" reaffirmed my belief in their skills. However weak-ish tracks like "Firepower" and "The One And Only" take away from the overall quality. The big surprise for me was Evidence's delivery over alot of the tracks. His usual laidback flow sound's almost lazy. The beats on "Olde English" and "Rapid Transit" arent your usual Dilated tracks, they're really dark and sinister with Defari and Krondon appearing on them respectively. Then with the other solid tracks "Alarm Clock Music", "Another Sound Mission" and "Satellite Radio" we definitely get an improved album from the Peoples. Tight flows and beats for the most part. Straight laced hiphop all the way, you couldnt ask for any more. Maybe abit more energy from Evidence (which we'll hopefully see on his solo album "The Weatherman" later this year) but other than that, you'll enjoy this.

DEFINITIVE L.A. RAP.......2006-12-17

Ignore any haters, this Dilated release is just as good as all the rest, truly DEFINITIVE L.A. RAP .... I don't need to spend much time spelling-out the assets of Dilated Peoples, anyone reading this should know by now how truly talented this multi-ethnic (just like Los Angeles itself) rap group is, pretty much blowing away ALL competition in my eyes. They're the perfect balance of Old-School intelligence meets New School production-delivery. Very VERY highly recommended, as all of their cds are, a must-have release really, again, as all the rest are...get a taste of L.A. and check this out, trust me, you won't be disappointed!!! A steal at this price, BUY IT and nod your head, holmes.

Give credit where credit is due.......2006-07-25

You cannot really judge a group like Dialated Peoples, they have their own style and own flavor which a few have tried to copy and have failed. Their style is of a sort of mainstream/yet laid back underground hip hop flow powered by the all-mighty DJ Babu. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing on this album that hasn't been heard before. Straight front to back tight lyrics and tight delivery backed by Babu's awesome pounding beats and their forray of guests. Don't expect a group like DP to try something new and go out on a limb or push the envelope on creativity, thats not what they do. They craft tight hip hop that stays within the confines of hip hop. And in the confines of hip hop, 20/20 is a very well put together album. The stand out track is obviously "Kindess for Weakness" featuring Talib Kwali, but the rest of the album is not to be sat on. I am not the biggest Dialated Peoples fan, but I will eat up a DP album because their lyrical delivery and production is always tight.

RE-ADJUST CHA FOCUS NOT CHA LENSES.......2006-07-18

THIS ALBUM FROM 1 TO 13 BANG MAN EVERY TRACK IS FLUID IN ITS OWN WAY AND MAKING THE ALBUM REAL COHESIEVE NAHMEAN I THINK THIS WAS A LIL BETTER THAN THE LAST JOINT "NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH" YOU HAVE ALLOT OF THE USUAL SUSPECTS ON THE BOARDS AND WHICH ENSURES A PURE-DILATED ALBUM NAHMEAN. FROM BABU TO ALCHEMIST RIP THE PRODUCTIONS SIDES OF THINGS. EVEN EVIDENCE & RAKKA RIP EVERY TRACK THEY'RE ON INCLUDING THE GUESTS THEY GOT SUCH AS TALIB KWELI, KRONDON (STRONG ARM STEADY), DEFARI AND REGAEE ARTIST CAPLETON ALL ENHANCE THE TRACK THEY'RE ONE.
FAVORITE TRACKS:
1)KINDNESS FOR WEAKNESS
2)BACK AGAIN
3)RAPID TRANSIT
4)ANOTHER SOUND MISSION
5)THE EYES HAVE IT

Not As Bad As Bad As What Most People Are Saying (4 stars).......2006-06-14

I admit, Dilated Peoples Album 20/20, has its strong points and its weak points. No I don't have any other DP albums, so I can't really say if they are getting better or worse lyrically, but I've been hearing them on compilation albums such as Lyricist Lounge II, and Soundbombing II and finally decided to give them a try.

There are some strong points on this album. The lead single "Back Again" and "You Can't Hide, You Can't Run" and "The One And Only" come off nice with the samples on the track, along with DJ Babu cutting and scratching, that kind of reminds me of hip hop back in the early 90's, because you don't hear many DJs doing things like that on albums very much. Rakaa Iriscience really comes off hard on most of the tracks such as "Firepower (The Tables Have To Turn)", a reggae type of track saying "If we say we're 'Pro War'/ only fight for peace/ man that means it's no war/ think the price of life is cheap?/ but we're saying no more..."

There are some weak points also in this album. First, Evidence comes off medicore behind the mic, on tracks such as "Another Sound Mission" or even on the good song "Back Again" where he says "It's a new year, ok, I got sh.. to confess/ like I don't smoke no weed no more, but ain't smoking no less..." There is some weak production also. Most of the production is kept within Dilated Peoples fam, including Alchemest. Despite the lyrically great song "Kindness For Weakness" featuring Talib Kweli, its flooded with medicore production from Evidence. "The Eyes Have It" I'm just not feeling as it comes off weak sounding. Defari Herut makes a somewhat decent appearance in the song "Old English" Also the skits between songs are pretty pointless as they're about weed, which I don't mind, but it gets annoying.

20/20 is not as bad as everyone is saying. There are some ups and some downs to it, and it's an album that deserves to be given a spin or two. Don't believe these Amazon reviewers or magazine reviews that gave it a one or a two stars, because its not all weak. Cop the album and listen for yourself.

Lyrics: B-
Production: B-
Guest Appearances: B-
Overall: B-

Favorite Tracks: Back Again, You Can't Hide, Rapid Transit,Fire Power (The Tables Have To Turn), The One And Only

Average customer rating: Underrated One Of the Very Best In Gospel!!!! She is one God's Precious' Angels with a gift! Great CD I love gospel music SUPER!!! This lady is tough!!! I love it!!!!

God Can & God Will Dottie Peoples Manufacturer: Atlanta Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Show Up & Show Out Dottie Peoples - Greatest Hits Testify Live Featuring "On Time God" Live in Memphis - He Said It ASIN: B00000I9UV Release Date: 1999-03-30

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Faith Is
3. God Can
4. All My Help
5. Oh What A Time
6. Intro: We Give You Praise
7. We Give You Praise
8. Nobody Can Do Me
9. Lift The Praise Up
10. Compassion
11. Brighter Day
12. More Than Enough
13. Show Some Sign
14. Testify

Customer Reviews:

Underrated.......2004-02-20

Most of the songs you hear from Dottie Peoples are rather upbeat or in a way traditional. This CD has two wonderful songs on it that show her full range of talent and the writers wonderful detail for touching lyrics. Listen to Compassion and More than Enough and you'll understand.

One Of the Very Best In Gospel!!!!.......2001-03-19

I was walking down the street one day when I heard the song "God Can and God Will." That very moment I bought the video Gospel 2000 thatcontained that song. It has been very inspirational to me in everycircumstance that I have to gothrough. Now, I want to purchaseevery cd that has her name on it she has the big sound of BessieSmith. You`ll love this cd. Youcan really feel the spirit!

She is one God's Precious' Angels with a gift!.......2000-03-14

This cd is what has been keeping me strong i would recommend cd to anyone who has been going through alot. It is not only uplifting, It is inspiring to help you to go on because with these trying times in our lives we need to be closer to God. Thanks Dottie!

Great CD I love gospel music.......1999-10-15

I would like to get the word to Brighter Days by Dottie Peoples if any one have it.

SUPER!!! This lady is tough!!! I love it!!!!.......1999-09-23

I browsed through the CD on-line, listened to parts of about 5 songs, and fell in love with the entire CD, (which is very uncommon). These are the type of songs that ordinary churches can sing and be very effective. THANKS DOTTIE!!!

Average customer rating: The perfect PLATFORM for the true hiphop fan!! A modern day masterpiece! Why does it sound so repetitive? I Know my hungers real I still get Nauseaus at shows..... Underground Classic -- REAL hip hop

The Platform Dilated Peoples Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Turntablists | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Expansion Team Neighborhood Watch 20/20 Quality Control Power in Numbers Accessories: Composition No.1 ASIN: B00004SDQ2 Release Date: 2000-05-23

Tracks:

1. So May I Introduce To You
2. The Platform
3. No Retreat
4. Guaranteed
5. Right On
6. The Main Event
7. Service
8. Ear Drums Pop
9. Years In The Making
10. Annihilation
11. Expanding Man
12. The Last Line Of Defense
13. Triple Optics
14. The Shape Of Things To Come
15. Work The Angels
16. Ear Drums Pop (Remix)
17. Bonus Track 1

Amazon.com

L.A.'s Dilated Peoples get back to b-boy basics with their long-awaited major-label debut. Longtime darlings of hip-hop's underground, Dilated stays true to their roots with The Platform, combining spare, churning bass hooks with Babu's epic turntable episodes. Guest artists like Tha Alkaholiks, Planet Asia, and Freestyle Fellowships' Aceyalone add fuel to the flames set ablaze by the straight-spittings of MCs Iriscience and Evidence. Buoyantly braggadocious, the fellas swap positive abstract poetics with swagger and grace--rhymes like "I never got redemption from an honorable mention / So my lyrics hug the bat with the tightest suspension" thump chests as much as they feed souls. Their constant boasting is also the album's only setback, as all the self-lauding can, and sometimes does, get tired. --Sylvia W. Chan

Customer Reviews:

The perfect PLATFORM for the true hiphop fan!!.......2007-01-25

To some, Dilated came out of nowhere to explode onto the scene with the monster single "Work The Angels". A maniacal joint of ear splitting beats, heavy guitar samples, crisp snares and pyschotic cuts+slices from DJ Revolution (before Babu joined) backed by ill flows from Iriscience and Evidence. After I heard that I was left with my jaw on the floor.I thought real hiphop just got an adrenalin shot in its arm. So when the album dropped I snapped it up hoping to hear more of the same. Although there's plenty of tracks hear only afew really grabbed my attention in the same way. That was mainly b'cuz there were too many solo tracks on it by each member (just my opinion). It kind of had the feeling of a collective of solo artists doing their joints then doing afew together and putting them on 1 album. But thats where the gripes end b'cuz other than that its amazing. When they come together on a track its hiphop bliss all the way. Tracks like "The Platform", "No Retreat" (w/B-Real), "Guaranteed", "Right On" (w/Alkaholiks), "Service", "Ear Drums Pop", "Annihilation", "Ear Drums Pop (Remix)" and the aforementioned "Work The Angels" all hit the target with percision. Even some of the solo tracks "Years In The Making" and "The Shape Of Things To Come" (w/Aceyalone) are excellent. The rest of the tracks are either too similar or just average in comparision to the rest so they sound like filler material. With some of the best beats Ive heard in awhile from the likes of Alchemist, E-Swift, Joey Chavez and Evidence+Babu your head wont be able to stop nodding. Excellent debut from "the crew called Dilated".

A modern day masterpiece!.......2006-09-23

Yes this is a bias review, I will admit that. To me this is an outstanding CD from one of the best groups still doing it today. When I first heard this back when it came out, I was really suprised and excited that hip hop is still alive and that their are artists out there still representin the real. You may have slept on it or just couldn't vibe w/it. As a real fan of hip hop music, a found that this listen was not at all dissapointing, but instead inspiring! Peace.

Why does it sound so repetitive?.......2005-09-28

Dilated has been around for a minute and this album was their introduction to the world outside of the LA underground. Consisting of Rakka Iriscience, Evidence & DJ Babu (of the legendary Beat Junkies) this album has all the elements of a classic boom bap hip hop record: Bangin beats, elevated lyrics, & scratches that just seem to be perfect. Given all of this how could I possibly rate it so harshly? Basically each song is great on it's own but if you try to listen to it as a whole it seems tedious, repetitive and almost boring! Rakka and Ev are both top caliber emcees and they come strong on this album, but it is defiantly Rakka who grabs your attention with his almost off beat flow and deep voice. Babu does an amazing job crafting beats that like I said hark back to the days of boom bap like few producers can. Add his precise cuts and scratches and he might just come across as a genius. This album is not terrible and definitely worth checkin for, especially considering their truly bad album that was released last year "Neighborhood Watch." This album is not bad just too much of the same!

I Know my hungers real I still get Nauseaus at shows............2005-04-13

Super bangin underground release from a then unknown to the MTV watchin so called hiphop fans who think Nelly's the greatest MC to touch a mic. This album plays so smooth, most of the tracks fade into one another. If u got the re-release it has the Erick Sermon remix of "The Platform" which is ok but not better than The Alchemist produced original or The Alchemist remix. Every track is hot, but the ones to check for are the title track,Annihilation,Shape of things to come, Work The Angles, No Retreat, and the Alkaholiks laced Right On. Once again the production is FIRE with heat supplied by The Alchemist,Evidence, Joey Chavez,E-swift, and DJ Babu. Evidence brings nutthin but butter smooth lyrics and mind blowin tracks. While Rakaa(Iriscience)brings tha hottest lyrics of the year, his voice unmistakable and he brings intellectual yet street flows. Babu brings some dope tracks and some ear slicin' scratches. The best tracks are produced by The Alchemist- everything the kid touches turns to gold or platinum ( no PUN intended). I f u aint got this one cop it quickly and get every other Dilated album. SUPER TIGHT.. so dope it should be illegal to sell!

Underground Classic -- REAL hip hop.......2004-10-24

This is a classic from start to finish. Anyone who rates this less than 5 stars has no idea what hip hop is. They are either listen to eminem d12 g-unit and 50 cent and think that their commerical crap, weak production and pathetic lyrics are good or they arent fans of hip hop at all. Anyway, the beats from The Platform have an incredible underground feel to them, and lyrically they all tear the mic up. Not to mention how ill their flow is. The production is top-notch here also. It's hard to select a few tracks as favorites, but i would have to say The Platform, No Retreat, Right On (definitely the best song here, absolute classic), Years In The Making, and Ear Drums Pop. But all the tracks are classic. Make sure u cop this if u haven't already.

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