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UNDERGROUND CLASSICReview created: 03/13/08
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you will not be disappointed in this classic everything about it is BANGING!!!
If only they still made hip hop music like this instead of all this commercial stuff we have these days, that talk about nothing but money, car, cash and girls! back in the day, ten years ago rappers were preaching about reality!!!
A.K
If only they still made hip hop music like this instead of all this commercial stuff we have these days, that talk about nothing but money, car, cash and girls! back in the day, ten years ago rappers were preaching about reality!!!
A.K
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True Masterpiece....1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This album truly doesn't need words to describe it. There's a vibe DJ Quik gives off that no other artist can in hip-hop. His production, though different to what you may be accustomed too (especially if you follow the horrible things on MTV/BET/Radio), stands lightyears above what other producers can hope to accomplish. Quik's style reached it's musical and innovative peak in 1998, when he released his 4th album, Rhythm-al-ism.
Like I said before, this album really doesn't need explanation. I can promise that you'll be hooked by the first 2 tracks at most. If those 2 don't get you then there's probably not a point to continue listening to this album. The "Rhythm-al-ism (Intro)" puts you right into the vibe with keyboards wailing in the back and a guitar ripping through the track as Quik jumps in and leaves you tounge twisted wondering just what he said. Don't go press rewind just yet, for when the brething stops (you'll understand) you get into the my personal favorite track on the cd, "We Still Party". This was the track that really into DJ Quik in the first place, to sum it up.
The rest of the album is so well set up, so consistent, it's just hard to describe. Everytime you hear the next track, it just SOUNDS like it belongs wheres its placed. It's the and arrangement of the album that really makes it what it is. Every instrument makes it all fit together perfectly like a puzzle. The first half of the album is 'faster' than the second half, and it ends at the track "Speed", but by nooo means is the second half any worse than the first. The album features Quik's usual camp (AMG; 2nd II None; Hi-C) and puts 2 more people on the album,who later become a part of Quik's usual crew: Mausberg (RIP) and Suga Free. The album also features El Debarge, Peter Gunz, Snoop and Nate Dogg, and G-One lends his production talents to Quik on some tracks.
In final, all I can say is listen to this album at night, because it really has more of a night-party vibe. I first heard it before going to sleep and it really does set that mood. For those new to Quik, this (and Safe & Sound) are the best of Quik, and for those musically deaf, this should be more than an eye opener for you.
Like I said before, this album really doesn't need explanation. I can promise that you'll be hooked by the first 2 tracks at most. If those 2 don't get you then there's probably not a point to continue listening to this album. The "Rhythm-al-ism (Intro)" puts you right into the vibe with keyboards wailing in the back and a guitar ripping through the track as Quik jumps in and leaves you tounge twisted wondering just what he said. Don't go press rewind just yet, for when the brething stops (you'll understand) you get into the my personal favorite track on the cd, "We Still Party". This was the track that really into DJ Quik in the first place, to sum it up.
The rest of the album is so well set up, so consistent, it's just hard to describe. Everytime you hear the next track, it just SOUNDS like it belongs wheres its placed. It's the and arrangement of the album that really makes it what it is. Every instrument makes it all fit together perfectly like a puzzle. The first half of the album is 'faster' than the second half, and it ends at the track "Speed", but by nooo means is the second half any worse than the first. The album features Quik's usual camp (AMG; 2nd II None; Hi-C) and puts 2 more people on the album,who later become a part of Quik's usual crew: Mausberg (RIP) and Suga Free. The album also features El Debarge, Peter Gunz, Snoop and Nate Dogg, and G-One lends his production talents to Quik on some tracks.
In final, all I can say is listen to this album at night, because it really has more of a night-party vibe. I first heard it before going to sleep and it really does set that mood. For those new to Quik, this (and Safe & Sound) are the best of Quik, and for those musically deaf, this should be more than an eye opener for you.
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DJ Quick gets rhythmic in one of his best albums yetReview created: 06/04/00
by: word05 -- a member of Epinions
Pros:
Good beats, overall good album
Good beats, overall good album
Cons:
Lyrics don't quite match up to beats
Lyrics don't quite match up to beats
DJ Quik is one of the most respected producers in hip-hop. He's often thought of as a musical genius, after all, he plays so many instruments (piano, drums, guitar, bass) you know that he has to have a knack for music, and this knack shines through in this superb album. As a long time hip-hop fan I have 3 qualifications for a good album: 1. Good beats 2. Good lyrics 3. Numbers 1 and 2 need to happen for just about every song DJ Quik fulfills these requirements with flying colors in this album, some of the standout tracks are "Hand in Hand (the p*ssy medley) which has turned into a club...
Review ID: 10000000000263105
Rhythm-al-ism Is Quik @ His Best!Review created: 06/25/01
by: manify -- a member of Epinions
Pros:
Beats, beats, beats....
Beats, beats, beats....
Cons:
Album changes it's approach midstream into mellow R&B
Album changes it's approach midstream into mellow R&B
DJ Quik is most commonly known for his beat producing ability, but at the same time is woefully under rated. His simple, methodical approach to producing beats can hardly be disputed, with steadily measured handclaps and consistent baselines. Who could possibly dispute the quality of his beats? A "california" style that belongs to Quik alone, he cannot be denied as one of the top ten beatsmiths. The album: 'Rhythm-al-ism' is definitely my personal favorite of ALL "West Coast" rap albums. Under the scrutiny of hip-hop and rap purists it suffers heavily. It is easily picked apart for it's lack.
Review ID: 10000000000263107
slammin"Review created: 12/26/00
by: maxstones -- a member of Epinions
Pros:
classic Quik
classic Quik
Cons:
none
none
DJ Quik is a musical genius period.the man just gives you grooves for days.he has been on top of his game for a solid decade now.this album is a must have right away.real instrumentation. this album has Snoop
Review ID: 10000000000263106
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