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And Now the Remix!!!

Kelven J. Pealer | 04/03/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Get your shoes ready, you're going to be dancing all night. The have remixed all of the hits on this disc. If you are a collector, you must have this one. This disc was one of the most influential releases of late '80s, Guy's self-titled debut album did more than its part to popularize new jack swing, a style that would soon become a mainstay on urban radio. Teddy Riley didn't actually invent new jack swing with Guy, he'd already produced Keith Sweat's 1987 debut "Make It Last Forever". This album did more than any other to make it so popular in R&B. With their tough blend of hip-hop, R&B, and funk, hits like "Groove Me" and "Teddy's Jam" defined new jack swing and served as the blueprint for countless recordings in the late '80s and early to mid-'90s."

New Jack Killer Gets an UPGRADE!

G. Mitchell | Los Angeles, CA United States | 08/26/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"If you don't already own this CD, "you don't know Jack" - NEW JACK SWING that is! GUY's debut album is a virtual "greatest hits" package as so many of the album cuts became radio hits and ruled urban dancefloors back in the 80s - hard to believe these Teddy Riley & Gene Griffin grooves are nearly two decades old? Now I do feel old! In addition to the original disc which introduced the world to the "New Jack" phenomenon and defined an era, the BONUS second disc is worth the price of admission, featuring all the sought-after FIRST TIME ON CD extended 12" mixes that rocked clubs back in the day: TEDDY'S JAM, I LIKE, GROOVE ME, on & on...and you don't stop! Essential funk."