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Old School Hip Hop, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 09/11/2001)
 

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Old School Hip Hop, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 09/11/2001)
"Old School Hip Hop, Vol. 2" (09/11/2001) R&B Various Artists, Thump Records

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Old School Soul Party [Digipak] [3/1]
 

Old School Soul Party [Digipak] [3/1]

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Old School Soul Party [Digipak] [3/1]
"Old School Soul Party [Box]" (03/01/2005) R&B Various Artists, Shout! FactoryLiner Note Author: Steven Chean. Another entry in Shout! Factory's ongoing series of triple-CD box compilations promoted on PBS, this one is more cohesively presented. Sequenced to flow like a typical party, the discs of this predominantly '70s-era 58-track R&B collection are divided into three connected parts. Starting with the high-energy sounds of Wild Cherry's one-hit wonder "Play That Funky Music," disc one (subtitled "Kickin' It Off") continues with tough funk hits from Cameo, Rick James, Parliament, and James Brown. Mercifully dodging the disco bullet save for Donna Summer's "Last Dance," this nonstop funkathon platter is alone worth the price of admission. Adding different sounds such as the Undisputed Truth's slightly trippy "Smiling Faces Sometimes" and the Beginning of the End's tropical "Funky Nassau" successfully serves to shift the style but not the mood. Disc two ("Getting' into the Groove") lightens the groove moderately as melody and pop become more emphasized on Cheryl Lynn's "Got to Be Real," the Friends of Distinction's "Love or Let Me Be Lonely," Gene Chandler's "Groovy Situation," and Ashford & Simpson's "Solid." These are all well-chosen selections that were substantial hits, but not as ubiquitous as the Isley Brothers' "That Lady, Pts. 1-2," a tune that always seems to find its way onto '70s soul collections such as this. Disc three ("Dimmin' the Lights") moves into slow and sensual post-party fare with 19 quiet storm smooth jams from artists such as the Five Stairsteps ("O-o-h Child"), Minnie Riperton ("Lovin' You"),the Chi-Lites ("Have You Seen Her"), and Marvin Gaye ("Sexual Healing"). The schlock factor is obviously higher here, but all the songs are Top Ten R&B and/or pop hits and will spark instant recognition from those this box is intended for. The remastered sound is crisp and sparkling throughout, bringing out these oldies' subtleties -- especially with percussion -- that you might not have heard before. While not definitive, the set accomplishes its mission of replaying the soundtrack to a colorful late-'70s urban shindig. More than a haphazard collection of oldies, this conceptual box boasts a well-defined focus, a unique programming flow, and of course lots of soul. ~ Hal Horowitz

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Love Songs: Greatest Duets by Marvin Gaye (CD - 01/14/2003)
 

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Love Songs: Greatest Duets by Marvin Gaye (CD - 01/14/2003)
"Love Songs: Greatest Duets" (01/14/2003) R&B Gaye, Marvin, Motown RecordsPersonnel includes: Marvin Gaye (vocals); Betty Wright, Tammi Terrell, Mary Wells, Oma Page, Kim Weston, Diana Ross (vocals). Producers include: Harvey Fuqua, Johnny Bristol, Nikolas Ashford, Johnny Bristol, Smokey Robinson. Compilation producer: Harry Weinger. All tracks have been digitally remastered. Audio Mixers: Suha Gur; Ellen Fitton. Arrangers: Angelo Morris; Betty Wright. Marvin Gaye's Love Songs: Greatest Duets gathers most of his best-known duets, organizing them by singing partner. After getting off to a poor, but well-meaning start with a 1994 version of "Distant Lover" that pairs Gaye's original vocals with re-recorded vocals by Betty Wright and tinny-sounding production, the album does a 180 by offering up some of the best work Gaye did with his ultimate duet partner, Tammi Terrell. Along with definitive songs like "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" and "You're All I Need to Get By," the collection also includes lesser-known gems such as the lovely "If This World Were Mine." Gaye's duet with Kim Weston, "It Takes Two," is another of the album's essential tracks, while most of the rest of Love Songs consists of pleasant but relatively obscure duets such as "Once Upon a Time" and "What's the Matter With You Baby" with Mary Wells and "So Good to Be Loved by You" with Oma Page. "Pledging My Love," Gaye's duet with Diana Ross, rounds out this enjoyable collection. While this album doesn't have quite the impact of the Love Songs collection of his solo work or Love Songs: Bedroom Ballads, it's still effortlessly soulful and romantic. ~ Heather Phares

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Tom Joyner Presents: The Old School Mix Returns by Various Artists (CD - 03/05/2002)
 

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Tom Joyner Presents: The Old School Mix Returns by Various Artists (CD - 03/05/2002)
"Tom Joyner Presents: The Old School Mix Returns" (03/05/2002) R&B Various Artists, Rhino Records (USA)Compilation producer: Steve "Silk" Hurley/Barry Benson. Includes liner notes by Tom Joyner. Digitally remastered by Bob Fisher (Pacific Multimedia Corp). Audio Mixer: Steve "Silk" Hurley. Audio Remasterer: Bob Fisher . Liner Note Author: Tom Joyner. There's a few songs that aren't entirely familiar here, which is to the credit of the compilers, since without those, Tom Joyner Presents: The Old School Mix Returns would be nothing more than a stroll down an oldies radio station, albeit one with good taste. Of course, everybody should be aware that the word "mix" is not a synonym for "compilation" in this case. No, it means that all the songs are mixed into the next, with seamless segues that truly are a real bitch if you're just looking for a clean copy of the original hit. This approach does lend the album the feeling of a DJ spinning each song, which could be welcome according to the circumstance -- if you're throwing a party, it's acceptable, but as straight listening, it's a bit irritating. But, if you can ignore that, this is a collection with good taste and sharp sequencing, resulting in a party album that pretty much delivers. But it very well might not be good for anything but a party. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Dance Party Mix [Box] by Countdown Singers (CD - 07/07/2000)
 

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Dance Party Mix [Box] by Countdown Singers (CD - 07/07/2000)
"Dance Party Mix [Box]" (07/07/2000) R&B Countdown Singers, Madacy Distribution

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Tha Carter [Edited] by Lil Wayne (CD - 06/29/2004)
 

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Tha Carter [Edited] by Lil Wayne (CD - 06/29/2004)
"Tha Carter [Edited]" (06/29/2004) R&B Lil Wayne, Universal DistributionPersonnel: Lil Wayne (vocals); Mannie Fresh, Birdman , Reel . Lil' Wayne has been in the national spotlight since his days as the youngest member of the Dirty South's Hot Boys. On his fourth solo record, THA CARTER, Wayne is almost wholly on his own. There are no big-name guest stars (as with Petey Pablo's memorable turn on Wayne's previous album), only recurring shots from producer Mannie Fresh and Cash Money head Bryan "Baby" Williams. Lil' Wayne's easy flow speaks for itself; in a relaxed Southern manner, he waits for the rhyme to unfold before unleashing a torrent of lyrical lines, with consistent, understated beats pulling the tracks along. Not as "lil'" as his name implies, Wayne hits a peak with "This Is the Carter," a brash track that captures the essence of this potent hip-hop album.

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To Luther, With Love: A Tribute To... [9/20]
 

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To Luther, With Love: A Tribute To... [9/20]
"So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross" (09/20/2005) R&B Various Artists, J-Records (USA)When vocalist Luther Vandross passed away in 2005, R&B/soul music lost one of its leading lights. On SO AMAZING, many of Vandross's friends and admirers pay tribute to the beloved singer with stirring renditions of his best-known songs. Artists that influenced Vandross (Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin) and were influenced by him (John Legend, Usher) both make appearances, with Stevie Wonder and Beyonce bridging the generation gap on their excellent duet version of "So Amazing." Other highlights include Mary J. Blige's funky cover of "Never Too Much" and Usher's emotive take on "Superstar." While fans will never forget Vandross, this disc provides a fitting reminder of his musical legacy.

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Tom Joyner Presents: Old School Mix by Various Artists (CD - 03/16/1999)
 

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Tom Joyner Presents: Old School Mix by Various Artists (CD - 03/16/1999)
"Tom Joyner Presents: Old School Mix" (03/16/1999) R&B Various Artists, Rhino Records (USA)Liner Note Author: Tom Joyner. Photographer: Michael Ochs. Around 1994, urban contemporary DJ Tom Joyner hired Steve "Silk" Hurley to provide "old school mixes" for his popular Tom Joyner Morning Show; and by old school, he meant the classic soul, funk, and disco of the late '70s and early '80s. To be sure, Hurley was perfect for the job; he had played an indispensable role in house music, and his credentials as a mixmaster were undeniable. The type of mixing that Hurley has done on his show is what he does for Old School Mix, which spans 1976-1982 and boasts a non-stop mix of 18 major hits from that period. One gem segues right into another; just as Gwen McCrae's "Funky Sensation" is starting to fade out, Hurley comes right in with One Way's "Cutie Pie." And just as Peter Brown's "Dance With Me" is starting to end, Anita Ward's "Ring My Bell" makes its presence felt. The CD is full of gems that defined the disco era, such as Chic's "Le Freak," Sister Sledge's "He's the Greatest Dancer," and Foxy's "Get Off." But Joyner's mix has as much to do with hardcore funk and soul as it does with disco; Funkadelic's "One Nation Under a Groove," Slave's "Slide," and Zapp's "More Bounce to the Ounce" soared to number one or two on the R&B charts, but didn't fare nearly as well on the pop charts. In fact, Old School Mix is pretty much the type of soul/funk/disco blend you could have expected to hear on the mix shows that graced black radio in the late '70s and early '80s. Even if you're not familiar with Joyner's show and Hurley's contributions to it, this is a CD to savor. ~ Alex Henderson

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Low Profile Instrumentals Vol. 2
 

Low Profile Instrumentals Vol. 2

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Low Profile Instrumentals Vol. 2
"Low Profile Instrumentals, Vol. 2" (02/24/2004) R&B Various Artists, Aries Music Entertainment Inc.This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files.

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Yaho by Hakim (CD - 12/05/2000)
 

Yaho by Hakim (CD - 12/05/2000)

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Yaho by Hakim (CD - 12/05/2000)
"Yaho" (12/05/2000) R&B Hakim, Mondo MelodiaPersonnel includes: Hakim (vocals); Pino, Tarek Hamouda, Mohamed Mabrouk, Tim Wheelan (guitar); Hessein Saber (oud); Yehia El Mougi, Mohamed Abdel Aziz, Hani Farahat (violin); Mahmoud Osman, Emah Taha (cello); Farouk Mohamed Hassan, Ahmed Abdel Fattah (accordion); Mohamed Yousef (saxophone); Sami El Babli (trumpet); Hamid El Shaeri, Tarek Matkour (keyboards); Hamid Mantu (drums); Khaled Rico, Said El Artist, Ahmed El Ayedi (percussion); Magdy El Boutghdady Group, Said El Artist Group, Yehia El Mougi Group. Producers include: Trans-Global Underground, Sodi. Engineers include: Sameh El Mazni, Ahmed Gouda, Amir. Personnel: Hakim (vocals); Hani Farahat, Medhat Abdel Samie (violin); Hamid Mantu (drums); Said El Artist (percussion). Photographer: Antoine Le Grand . Publisher: Hakim. Arranger: Ashraf Abdou. Egyptian superstar Hakim's U.S. debut transcends its homeland roots by enlisting Trans-Global Underground to remix several of its key tracks. Yaho never quite sheds the usual world trappings (foreign instrumentation, anomalous verbal inflections, non-English lyrics), but its willingness to pump up the volume in surprising places keeps it from sinking into globetrotting heaviness. ~ Michael Gallucci

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Old School Rap, Vol. 1-4 [Box Set] [Box] by Various Artists (CD - 06/06/2000)
 

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Old School Rap, Vol. 1-4 [Box Set] [Box] by Various Artists (CD - 06/06/2000)
"Old School Rap, Vol. 1-4 [Box Set] [Box]" (06/06/2000) R&B Various Artists, Thump RecordsThump Records' Old School Rap box set collects all four volumes of the label's hip-hop series. Classics like Doug E. Fresh's "La Di Da Di," Tone Loc's "Wild Thing," Young MC's "Bust a Move," Slick Rick's "Children's Story," Run DMC's "You Be Illin'," Grand Master Flash's "White Lines," and UTFO's "Roxanne Roxanne" highlight this collection of over 50 rap classics. The Beastie Boys, Kool Moe Dee, Kurtis Blow, Ice-T, Eric B. & Rakim, Boogie Down Productions, the Sugar Hill Gang, and many others represent rap's golden age on this worthwhile set. ~ Heather Phares

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Old Skool Street Jamz, Vol. 2 by Old Skool P.O.F. (CD - 07/28/1998)
 

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Old Skool Street Jamz, Vol. 2 by Old Skool P.O.F. (CD - 07/28/1998)
"Old Skool Street Jamz, Vol. 2" (07/28/1998) R&B Old Skool P.O.F., Pandisc RecordsAudio Mixer: Professors of Funk. Arranger: Professors of Funk.

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Hard [PA] by Jagged Edge (CD - 10/14/2003)
 

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Hard [PA] by Jagged Edge (CD - 10/14/2003)
"Hard [PA]" (10/14/2003) R&B Jagged Edge, Columbia (USA)This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Jagged Egde: Wingo, Brian, Brandon, Kyle (vocals). Additional personnel includes: Jermaine Dupri (vocals, drums); Major Damage, Big Boi, Street Katz, Woonie, Jazze Pha (rap vocals); Kevin Hicks, Ray Holton (guitar); Melvin Coleman (keyboards); LaMarquis Jefferson (bass); Tiffany Beaudoin (background vocals); Bryan M. Cox. Producers include: Jermaine Dupri, TK, Jagged Edge, Jazze Pha, Bryan M. Cox. This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Personnel: Jagged Edge (vocals); Lee Dixon, Tatu "Joe Black" Hill, Major Damage, Rahj "Woonie" Rowe, Big Boi (rap vocals); Melvin Coleman (guitar, keyboards, vocoder, hand claps, drum programming); Joey P. (guitar, hand claps); Ray Holton, Kevin Hicks, Steve Wright, Rod Harris, Jr. (guitar); Dwayne Nesmith, Pierre Medor (keyboards); Jermaine Dupri (drums); Corey Presley (drum programming); Tiffany Beaudoin (background vocals). Audio Mixers: Jermaine Dupri; Alvin Speights; Phil Tan. Recording information: Brandon's Way, Hollywood, CA; Joi Studios, Decatur, GA; South Side Studios, Atlanta, GA. Photographer: Sacha Waldman. Arrangers: Bryan-Michael Cox; Lee Dixon; Dwayne Nesmith; Tatu "Joe Black" Hill; Kevin Hicks; Michael J. Henderson; Melvin Coleman; Phalon Alexander; Antwon Patton; Sick Cents Productions, Inc.; Hockefa Lamar; Vincent Brown; Jermaine Dupri; Keir Gist; Anthony Criss; Rahj "Woonie" Rowe; Pierre Medor; Brandon Casey; Brian Casey. Fresh off a 2002 GRAMMY nod for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, Jagged Edge once again brings plenty of harmonies and attitude on its fourth outing, HARD. Working with a coterie of producers that include So So Def founder Jermaine Dupri, the men of JE continue down a path that's equal parts thug and lover. Making like Boyz II Men with swagger, these Atlanta natives easily shift gears from silk-sheet-and-champagne slow jams like "Walked Outta Heaven," "Visions," and the acoustic-guitar kissed "I Don't Wanna," to more up tempo fare, including the call-and-response "Girls Gone Wild" (featuring Major Damage) and the thumping "Tryna Be Your Man." As if all this singing about wooing the ladies wasn't enough, Jagged Edge take it up a notch with a pair of bonus cuts--"Car Show," (featuring a cameo by fellow Georgian and Outkast rapper Big Boi) and a remix of "They Ain't JE" that finds Street Katz and Woonie rapping in their two cents. Providing a musical bed for any type of romantic liaison, Jagged Edge prove the only thing HARD they bring to the table are the looks they're sporting on this collection's cover.

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