Search - Jay-Z :: Live: Mtv Unplugged (Clean)

Great live effort

Jonathan Smith | Marietta (Atlanta), GA | 03/05/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I don't consider myself a hardcore hip-hop fan. Over the past 15 years, I've purchased a total of six rap/hip-hop CDs and cassette tapes. I like some of the beats, but the language and generally negative vibes turn me off. Jay-Z's album fills a pretty big void in my CD collection. The Roots band is completely off the chain. The sound quality leaves much to be desired, but the beats are tight; and the lack of gratuitous profanity makes this CD a pleasure to listen to. On "Takeover" Jay gets a little aggressive in his language, but it doesn't detract from the song's flow.All in all, I recommend this CD for those people who enjoy hip hop but don't particularly like the language."