A Classic From '88 (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5.0 stars)
Chandler | Atlanta (College Park), Georgia | 01/31/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Giving this album more praise is like beating a dead horse. You see the 5 star reviews and know how great Slick Rick is when it comes to his story telling abilities (except a few people, like the reviewer who doesn't know how to spell). What I believed is that Slick Rick was ahead of his time when he made this album, because no one could rhyme like he can (and people today still cannot do that). Everybody knows his huge classic single "Children's Story". My favorite from this album would be "Teenage Love" which is an excellent story about love. Other favorites would be the funny "Treat Her Like A Prostitute", "The Ruler's Back" (guess who made a cover of that song???), and the even funnier track "Lick The Balls".
Production here is great too. Handled by Slick Rick himself, Jam Master Jay, Hank Shocklee, and Erick Sadler, expect some nice production here. It may sound a little dated for younger ears, but trust me, you'll love it. Slick Rick opened the door for a new rhyme style in rap music. If you don't have this, you need to purchase this right away. Slick Rick would put together more excellent albums down the line, but everyone is going to remember him for this one here. Peace.
Lyrics: A+
Production: A
Guest Appearances: N/A
Musical Vibes: A+
Top 5 Tracks:
1. Teenage Love {personal favorite}
2. Children's Story
3. Lick The Balls
4. Treat Her Like A Prostitute
5. The Ruler's Back"
Great Album that has held up!!!!!!!
Don Whitaker | USA | 10/07/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I rode with my brothers for a weekend get away to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. On the way back, my brother played "The Great Adventures of Slick Rick" and I loved the entire album :-) The beats were great, the lyrics and story telling were superb, and his style is original! When I went home, I had to purchase the album myelf and it now stays in heavy rotation!
My personal favs are tracks 1-4, 7, 10, and 11! Great album that even appeals to the future generations. I thank my brother every time I hear this album for putting me on lol! If you purchase it, you won't regret it...trust me!"
GOOD OLD SCHOOL
UC-APPLEMAN | UNION CITY.CA USA | 09/12/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"NOT A MUST HAVE, ONLY BUY IF YOU NEED FOR YOUR COLLECTION,FREIND'S AND YOU WILL LIKE TO HEAR NOW AND THEN, NOT A CD FOR EVERYDAY LISTENING."
One of the best in Hip Hop/Rap albums ever!
DJ Come of Age | Germany/France/USA | 08/29/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"There is much debate about who is the greatest rapper of all time. Honestly, I think it's whoever you feel it to be. No one can convince you who you think is best..can they? That being said, there is no debate about who the greatest hip hop storyteller is. As Slick Rick would echo, "there is no competition". Slick Rick's approach to rap was unique for a number of reasons. For starters, he didn't sound like anyone else we had ever heard. Originally from England, he later moved to the Bronx and eventually started his rap career. The half-British accent mixed with New York street slang was a hit with rap fans everywhere! I first got a dose of his flow on a song titled "The Show" which he did with Doug E. Fresh.
Another appealing feature about his rap style was that it was very colorful and animated. Throughout the album, he actually raps both as Slick Rick and the fictitious MC Ricky D. When Slick Rick rapped, you could see the story play out in your mind, not a detail to be missed. My favorite track on this album is "The Moment I Feared" which tells a quick witted rags to riches story and is very comical to say the least. Another one now deemed a hip hop classic is "A Children's Story". This is a perfect example of a great song marred by a poor video that doesnt' measure up. Have you seen the video? Don't bother...just enjoy the song.
The Great Adventures of Slick Rick showcased production by the late Jam Master Jay (Jason Mizell), Rick Rubin, Hank Shocklee, and others.