MTV drops the ball again-EDITED CD
zProof | Virginia Beach, VA USA | 05/04/2004
(2 out of 5 stars)
"This disc sickens me beyond belief.Against my better judgement, I purchased this CD. It boasts a hit laden track list, with a roster of popular stars and, indeed, spans mainstream rap throughout the years. Sadly, most of these tracks are alternative, sanitized versions or edited for content. This was a major turn off and I was disgusted after my initial listen. I felt as though I had been duped. This material should be presented in their original unedited form, the way that the artists intended. But what did I really expect from squeaky clean MTV. My gut told me not to buy it and I didn't listen.
So I wanted to like it. Very much did I want to like it. After a few listens, I realize that, just like the Headbanger's Ball double disc, this is nothing more than a weak attempt to milk a genre's popularity and line the pockets of this global media whore. MTV, you deserve no stars.So, why 2 stars for this album?One star because that's the lowest that Amazon will allow. The other, is simply for Slick Rick, who is a marvelous storyteller and is one of the most sampled and bitten artists in history. He has led a troubled life, past and present, with the INS, and deserves recognition in every possible way. Rick, the second star is for you. May you and your family be blessed.~ Chris"
Blast from the Past
Jelli-Bean | Chicago, IL | 04/27/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The tracks on this album are a blast from the past. In my opinion, there needs to be a volume 2. I feel that there are some other songs that could have been added to it (but that can just be done w/ a volume 2).
Volume 2 should include things like Brand Nubian-Slow Down, Anything by MC Lyte, TCQ-Bonita Applebum, More KRS-One & Boogie Down Productions, Something by Eric B. & Rakim, Poor Righteous Teachers-Rock This Funky Joint, and Self Destruction as a bonus track (LOL)..."
Track Listings (18) - Disc #1