Latin Underground

Track Listings

1. Diamond Geezer - Robin Jones & His Quartet

2. Suddenly There Was Sophie

3. Street Atlas

4. Message from Ronnie

5. ¿Dónde Mi Amor y Cuándo?

6. Mi Pequeño Lew

7. Otro Camino

8. Guapa Guapita

Latin Underground,The Robin Jones Latin Jazz Sextet,Parrot,Latin Jazz,Latin Pop,Pop

Latin Underground

Tracks:

Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z - Crazy In Love
The Black Eyed Peas & Justin Timberlake - Where Is The Love?
Coldplay - Clocks
Eminem - Lose Yourself
Missy Misdemeanor Elliott - Work It
Evanescence - Going Under
Outkast - The Way You Move Featuring Sleepy Brown
Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River
Christina Aguilera - Beautiful
Avril Lavigne - I'm With You
Luther Vandross - Dance With My Father
Warren Zevon - Keep Me In Your Heart
50 Cent - In Da Club
Fountains Of Wayne - Stacy's Mom
Heather Headley - I Wish I Wasn't
Sean Paul - Gimme The Light
George Harrison - Any Road
Michael McDonald - Aint No Mountain High Enough
Sting - Send Your Love
Eagles - Hole In The World
Matchbox Twenty - Unwell

Album Description

BEYONCE' FEATURING JAY-Z "Crazy In Love" Record Of The Year

THE BLACK EYED PEAS & JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE "Where Is The Love?" Record Of The Year

COLDPLAY "Clocks" Record Of The Year

EMINEM "Lose Yourself" Record Of The Year Song Of The Year

MISSY "MISDEMEANOR" ELLIOTT "Work It" Album Of The Year

EVANESCENCE "Going Under" Album Of The Year Best New Artist

OUTKAST "The Way You Move" Featuring Sleepy Brown Album Of The Year

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE "Cry Me A River" Album Of The Year Best Male Pop Vocal Performance

CHRISTINA AGUILERA "Beautiful" Song Of The Year

AVRIL LAVIGNE "I'm With You" Song Of The Year

LUTHER VANDROSS "Dance With My Father" Song Of The Year

WARREN ZEVON "Keep Me In Your Heart" Song Of The Year Best Male Pop Vocal Performance

50 CENT "In Da Club" Best New Artist

FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE "Stacy's Mom" Best New Artist Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal

HEATHER HEADLEY "I Wish I Wasn't" Best New Artist

SEAN PAUL "Gimme The Light" Best New Artist

GEORGE HARRISON "Any Road" Best Male Pop Vocal Performance

MICHAEL MCDONALD "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" Best Male Pop Vocal Performance

STING "Send Your Love" Best Male Pop Vocal Performance

EAGLES "Hole In The World" Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal

MATCHBOX TWENTY "Unwell" Best Pop Performance By A Duo or Group With Vocal

Customer Reviews:

I like this one but 2003 was a better one.......2007-01-14

I like 2004 and 03 alot good album!

50 and eminem.......2005-02-04

THe only reason this cd u should buy is that eminem and 50 are on it. Every body else are awful. 50cent GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGUnit!
without these two this c d would totalyy suck.GO by the massacre by 50 cent and encore by eminem , know those are classics!

Don't Have It But Pretty Good CD.......2004-09-25

Here are my ratings of the songs they chose:

1. Crazy In Love- Beyonce ft. Jay-Z- B. They played this song too much and i never really liked it but i still listen to it. it has a good beat.
2. Where is the love?- Black eyed peas ft. justin timberlake- A. Really loved this song when it first came out. It's so positive. played out though.
3. Clocks- Coldplay- F. Never listened to this song.
4. Lose Yourself- Eminem- A. Really great song from Em. Good lyrics/beats but played out.
5. Work It- Missy Elliott- B. Played way too much but pretty good when it first came out.
6. Going Under- Evanescence- F. Don't like Evanescence for some reason.
7. The Way You Move- Outkast ft. Sleepy Brown- A-. Really great song with good beat when first came out now played out.
8. Cry Me A River- Justin Timberlake- A. Great song from him. He sings good in it.
9. Beautiful- Christina Aguilera- A. Beautiful song from her. Great video.
10. I'm With You- Avril Lavigne- A. Great song from her. One of her bests in my opinion.
11. Dance With My Father- Luther Vandross- C. A little too soft for me but beautiful words.
12. Keep Me In your heart- Warren Zevon- F. Don't know him.
13. In Da Club- 50 Cent- A. Played way too much. Great song when it came out with good beat.
14. Stacy's Mom- Fountains Of Wayne- C. Ok song. It's a little weird though. they played it a lot.
15. I Wish I Wasn't- Heather Hedley- A. Beautiful song from her. It's the only song I know from her.
16. Gimme The Light- Sean Paul. B. This song was played a lot. I liked it at first then I didn't like it. He gets annoying.
17-20 F. Don't know any of the songs.
18. Unwell- Matchbox Twenty- A. I really love this song. I like Matchbox Twenty a lot. They have good voices and beats.

Great Grammy's.......2004-04-11

Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z:Crazy in love. I don't like Beyonce, but this was a pretty good. 5/10

The Black Eyed Peas & Justin Timberlake:Where is the love?
Second best song. That's it. 9/10

Coldplay:Clocks. This is an ok, but it might get boring after a while. 7/10

Eminem:Lose Yourself. This is the best mother
f[family website]en song on the CD. 10/10

Missy Eliot:Work it. This song is gross. I hate it. 1/10

Evanescence:Going Under. I realy think that this song is good. 8/10

Outkast:The way You move. Bottom line, good song. 7/10

Justin Timberlake:Cry me a River. Justin was better when he was with *Nsync.

Christina Aguilera:Beautiful. I don't like it. 1/10

Avril Lavinge:I'm with you. Its a d[family website]n good song.
8/10

Luther Vandross:Dance with my father. This song is weird. 2/10

Warren Zevon:Keep me in your heart. No comment. 3/10

50 cent:in da club. Go, Go, Go Charolette its ya birthday. 8/10

Fountains of Wayne:Stacy's Mom. Funny song, good song. 8/10

Heather Hadley:I wish i wasn't. I don't like it. 1/10

Sean Paul:Gimme the light. I know i keep saying this but, it's a good song. 7/10

George Harrison:Any Road. I didn't listen to this one, but there are plenty of other good songs. ?/10

Michael Mcdonald:Ain't no mountain high enough. I'll let you decide. ?/10

Sing:Send your love. Its ok. 5/10

Eagles:Hole in the world. Its ok. 4/10

Matchbox 20:Unwell. Its an original song. 7/10

anything from 7/10 or higher is a good song.

5/10 or higher is ok.

4/10 or below is bad.

Remember, that this is my opinion.

Great Grammy's.......2004-04-11

Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z:Crazy in love. I don't like Beyonce, but this was a pretty good. 5/10

The Black Eyed Peas & Justin Timberlake:Where is the love?
Second best song. That's it. 9/10

Coldplay:Clocks. This is an ok, but it might get boring after a while. 7/10

Eminem:Lose Yourself. This is the best mother
f[family website]en song on the CD. 10/10

Missy Eliot:Work it. This song is gross. I hate it. 1/10

Evanescence:Going Under. I realy think that this song is good. 8/10

Outkast:The way You move. Bottom line, good song. 7/10

Justin Timberlake:Cry me a River. Justin was better when he was with *Nsync.

Christina Aguilera:Beautiful. I don't like it. 1/10

Avril Lavinge:I'm with you. Its a d[family website]n good song.
8/10

Luther Vandross:Dance with my father. This song is weird. 2/10

Warren Zevon:Keep me in your heart. No comment. 3/10

50 cent:in da club. Go, Go, Go Charolette its ya birthday. 8/10

Fountains of Wayne:Stacy's Mom. Funny song, good song. 8/10

Heather Hadley:I wish i wasn't. I don't like it. 1/10

Sean Paul:Gimme the light. I know i keep saying this but, it's a good song. 7/10

George Harrison:Any Road. I didn't listen to this one, but there are plenty of other good songs. ?/10

Michael Mcdonald:Ain't no mountain high enough. I'll let you decide. ?/10

Sing:Send your love. Its ok. 5/10

Eagles:Hole in the world. Its ok. 4/10

Matchbox 20:Unwell. Its an original song. 7/10

anything from 7/10 or higher is a good song.

5/10 or higher is ok.

4/10 or below is bad.

Tracks:

Raekwon - Ice Cream
Blahzay Blahzay - Danger
Smif N Wessun - Bucktown
Blackmoon - How Many Emcees
Asheru - Mood Swing
I.N.I. - Square One
J-Live - Braggin Writes
Interlude
O.C. - Times Up
Nas - Made U Look
Black Moon - Buck Em Down (Beatminerz Remix)
Missin Linx - M.I.A.
Pete Rock & Grand Agent - This Is The Way They Meant
Jaylib - The Official
Gang Starr - Words I Manifest
Jeru Tha Damaja - Cant Stop The Prophet (Pete Rock Remix)
A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation
Phife Dawg - Flawless
Wildchild feat. Vinia Mojica - Party Up
The Beatnuts - Watch Out Now
The Pharcyde - Drop
Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man
Main Source - Live at The Barbeque

Album Description

The incredible DJ Jazzy Jeff presents the second installment of one of the best loved hip hop compilations of all time. The legendary first volume of Hip Hop Forever was mixed by Kenny Dope of Masters At Work fame and now DJ Jazzy Jeff is set to raise the bar with his star-studded collection. Classic hip hop, hard to find jams and new favorites are all represented and mixed as only DJ Jazzy Jeff can. Hip Hop Forever has commanded respect from hip hop heads old and new, the series' UK launch party in 1998 was hosted by hip hop legends Marley Marl and Pete Rock.

After releasing his amazing artist album The Magnificent in 2002, it was inevitable that we would present to the world DJ Jazzy Jeff's first official mix CD. Those of you who saw DJ Premier, Grandmaster Flash, Kid Capri and DJ Jazzy Jeff's tribute to Jam Master Jay at the BET awards last year will remember how Jeff received a standing ovation. It is this uncanny ability to move a crowd coupled with unprecedented turntable wizardry that is captured on volume two of Hip Hop Forever.

For the collectors, this very special installation of Hip Hop Forever will be available as a mixed full-length CD as well as in limited edition, un-mixed 2xCD. Regardless of which format you choose, sit back and enjoy a fine mix by possible the greatest hip hop DJ of all time. A great mix of old, new, classic and fine obscurities from artists including: Nas, Raekwon, Cypress Hill, Pete Rock, Gang Starr, A Tribe Called Quest and Jaylib.

Customer Reviews:

I got blind sided by this.......2006-04-16

I was completely thrown off gaurd by this album.Who would of thought that the Fresh Princes dj could put together a sick album like this.The man can dj people.The line up is sick and the cutting is above par.This is an official mixtape.This is not a compilation people.Peep the samples of the tracks he used.Check out his execution on the tables.Albums tight.Cop it

The Foundation!!!.......2006-04-01

If you are new to hip hop music or just wanting a great hip hop compilation, this LP is highly recommended. These are essential artists/songs to check out. Especially, when ya have one of the illest DJ's mixin' & chopin' it up.

That Raw Boom Bap (4.5 Stars).......2005-07-27

Jazzy Jeff has long been my favorite DJ. I've been following his work since '86 and it does my heart good to hear cats like Jeff still tearing it up. The tracks all range from the early to mid 90's and includes various bangers and some of them are pretty obscure like the "Can't Stop The Prophet" Pete Rock remix or O.C's classic "Times Up". I really don't have to go into much detail. Just look at the track listing, it speaks for itself. You already know how Jeff flawlessly blends tracks, so the rest is a no brainer.

The only flaw (if you can call it that) I could find on the album was the fact that some of the songs were censored (like "Made U Look"). It was a small distraction, but a distraction nevertheless.

Hip Hop Forever Vol. II is more than worth owning. If you haven't heard it by now, quit cheating yourself and buy it. Jeff has been my favorite since day 1 and he has yet to let me down.

Standout Tracks: Electric Relaxation, How Many Emcees (My Favorite), Times Up, Buck 'Em Down (Beatminerz Remix), Braggin' Writes, Made U Look, Square One, Can't Stop The Prophet (Pete Rock Remix), Live At The BBQ, and Words I Manifest

True Turntabling.......2005-05-09

Excellent comp from J the man who invented transformer scratching. As well as a first class line up the mixing in this is second to none. Never heard scrathing this mad on a CD.

The man deserves twice as much acclaim compared to Will Smith as he isnt a sell out and keeps it real.

By this CD and get educated!!!!

Only the Philly Heads Would Understand.............2005-05-06

Once again....Jazzy Jeff has proved he is the best Hip Hop DJ in the world. From listening to this CD to seeing a live set in Philly, he educates a crowd like knowone else.

Average customer rating:

SPM Str8 Outta Hell!
!!! EYE FO AN EYE, TOOF FO A TOOF !!!
WoW!!!
The Best Ever
"...Hustle-Town ,city of dreams..."

Hustle Town
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ASIN: B000006B2X
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Customer Reviews:

SPM Str8 Outta Hell!.......2005-11-07

I like how South Park Mex represents his Neighboorhood calling it "The Land Of Hell" instead of Tha Hood or El Barrio, in which SPM raps about tough street life in the neighboorhoods of South Park, Hillwood, Reveille Park & South East Houston, TX. Mary-Go-Round is a laid back song about Carlos Coy's girlfriend Mary Jane, about smokin' on some Dank! South Park Mex's Screwed & Chopped Music is a diss to him because his voice is tight, man!

Hustle Towns best are 1, 2, 3, *4, 5, *6 & 8.

!!! EYE FO AN EYE, TOOF FO A TOOF !!!.......2005-05-05

SPM TEARS IT UP ONCE AGAIN ON THIS ALBUM. FOR THE MOST PART, EVERY SONG THE SPM CREATES, IS YET ANOTHER GATEWAY INTO THE FIERY HELL HE CALL HIS HOOD. BEST TRACK ON THE ALBUM IN MY OPINION IS RIDDLA ON THA ROOF, BUT EVERY TRACK HOLDS ITS OWN ON DIS ONE TO FOR ONE MEAN, HOT OFF THE STREETS ALBUM THAT'LL GRAB YOU FROM THE MINUTE YOU PUT IT INTO YOUR STEREO. IF YOU HAVENT HEARD THE MEXICAN, THIS IS A GOOD ALBUM TO START WITH.

WoW!!!.......2004-07-19

HMMMMM...
i usualy listen to alot of country music, and i hate rap music...but *S.P.M* is a total exception. i love the songs.
GeT ThE CD's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Best Ever.......2003-09-25

I Myself think that this album is one of the greatest albums in history.
2 Da Ruf

"...Hustle-Town ,city of dreams...".......2003-02-15

SPM's earliest releases were by far his best. This CD contains some o' the best songs to come off of tha III Coast.
--214

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Monitor
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righteous rhymes and strong beats
A Real Dud
One of the most talented Female rappers
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Customer Reviews:

righteous rhymes and strong beats.......2005-02-02

Hurricane G's clarity, vision, and talent is striking. Admittedly, if you're looking for gimmicky or easy listening hip hop, you'll be disappointed. However, if you,re looking for righteous rhymes informed by feminist and pro-black politics and supported by an underground groove, this is the album for you.

A Real Dud.......2002-08-27

I disagree with Talib. Although I am not Latina, I speak/understand Spanish. While her Spanish verses flow better than her English ones, she leaves much to be desired. Her rhymes are choppy and some do not make a lot of sense and it becomes blatantly obvious that she only used a particular word or phrase because it was the only thing that she could think of. Her voice sounds like a cross between Rosie Perez and Left Eye hut unlike Lisa Lopes, though G means well, she comes up very short. At many points during the album I feel almost embarassed for her because of her lack of vocal ability and the elementary level of writing skills. Nice try, but you came up short.

One of the most talented Female rappers.......2001-10-29

Whoever wrote the previous review probably wasnt of hispanic descent, therefore couldnt understand hurricane gloria's lyrics, and doesnt appreciate the underground hip-hop flow.
Gloria has excellent bi-lingual lyrics, bangin' beats that would please the ear of any true hip hop fan.
She has collaborated with puff daddy on the song "enemy number one" which she did in spanish and english. Another collaboration she did was with the cocoa brovaz album, the song is called spanish harlem, and she comes with the RAWEST verses ive heard from a hispanic rapper, even more a lady.

Cop this CD, you will not regret it.

Horrible.......2000-05-19

Absolutely the worst rapper I have ever heard! How she has an album or is on anyone else's album is a mystery to me. She has a terrible flow, wack lyrics and an annoying voice. I wish I could give this album 0 stars.

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I couldn't rate it any lower....
A Testimonial Snack
Brilliant concept & solid execution, with a few mis-steps
Fine for its particular audience
Better than I expected

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Customer Reviews:

I couldn't rate it any lower...........2003-12-13

If you are a fan of XTC, DO NOT listen to this. You will want
to kill yourself. I almost did.
This compilation is the biggest insult to
one of the greatest (and underrated) bands of all time. I don't need to single out any tracks since they all completely suck. With the exception of the hidden XTC track. Think of it this way, no one needed to re-do Michaelangelo's 'David' so why on earth would this have been released at all, except for a big joke. I am not a big fan of any covers of any kind any way (see NIN's sloppy cover of Joy Division's 'Dead Souls'), but these are atrocious. Reading some of these reviews just sets in stone that these authors are not true XTC fans. If you weren't an XTC fan before listening to this, and you like this tripe, don't bother picking up an XTC album because you are musically stunted and are not ready for the real deal.

p.s. And to the writer who stated there are other bands who could do XTC's songs better than them....I say this:
1. Burn all your music
2. Shove a pencil in both ears because you obviously don't use them anymore.

A Testimonial Snack.......2002-03-26

If you're new to XTC, and like other artists better (maybe some that are on this CD) then maybe this is the one for you.
For me, this was a little disappointing. I think too many of the artists stuck too close to the original and didn't try injecting anything of themselves into the songs. But that is the problem with XTC songs, they are so indelibly stamped with XTCishness, it's hard to imagine them being covered.
Granted, there are many singers who can carry off an XTC song better than Moulding or Partridge, but when you've heard the sheer quality of their work, you can't imagine anyone else singing them really.
I am a fan of Sarah MacLachlan, but to be honest, I found her rendition of the song a little bit boring. The songs lyrics can be sung out with either venom or sadness, it seems she did neither, which is surprising because she can be quite melancholy and wistful on her own tracks. She didn't seem to take this anywhere.
Ruben Blades version of "The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul" is absolutely stunning, and dare I say it, as good as the original. He made this song his own, and he sounded like he cared. It gives this CD authenticity, and is the only track worth it apart from the following . .
The Verve Pipe's "Wake Up" and Terry & The Lovemen's "The Good Things". Verve Pipe because they made the song their own without losing what makes the song recognisable as an XTC song, they put enough of themselves in without forgetting that the song is great with or without them.
And "The Good Things" because it's XTC, and it's one of the best things Colin Moulding has written in the XTC canon. He may write less than Partridge, but he absolutely comes up with very observant, life catching songs without being pretentious.

The rest of the songs are a mixed batch -- the strongest being They Might Be Giants "25 O'Clock", which matches the original in sound and texture, but beefes up the solo section a bit, making it a bit snappier and less psychedelic.
And those are the only ones I remember from this disc worth mentioning. Just an opinion.

Brilliant concept & solid execution, with a few mis-steps.......2002-01-30

The subtle reworkings of "Earn Enough for Us" and "Senses Working Overtime" are smart interpretations, staying close to the original but being different enough to get (and keep) your attention. The letdowns are limited to 3: Joe Jackson (quite surprisingly!), Sarah McLachlan (it just seems tired and uninspired in this post-Lillith era), and an utterly verbatim chord-for-chord replay of "Nigel" by The Rembrandts. That last one is probably the least insightful, least creative, and most pointless contribution to the overall effort. [Though what else would you expect from an act known only for the "Friends" theme?]
TMBG and Mr. Blades are exceptional, and L. Hux's "Another Satellite" is a transcendent reinterpretation of an already phenomenal & groundbreaking song.
Bottom line: If you like XTC and have an open mind, buy it immediately.

Fine for its particular audience.......2000-08-28

The 'Testimonial dinner' set of covers is smart, well produced, and interesting to people who know the XTC material already. Except Ruben Blades's brilliant rework, most people will find that the artists' original recordings of their own music is fulfilling and that XTC did a sporting job at recording their own work. That is, XTC didn't need the testimonial.

Nonetheless, it's sound listening. The common complaint is that neither Partridge nor Colin Moulding have the voice to carry their songs. If that's so, you will like this varied album.

Better than I expected.......2000-03-01

Most songs by quirky rock/pop composer-performers don't survive being covered; If they do, it's often only by slavishly copying the original note for note. But Partridge and Moulding's songs are so strong that they often do very well in other hands.

Some of the songs on this collection don't survive the individualistic treatment; the first three cuts on this album are pretty forgettable. But some are gems. Reuben Blades changes "The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul" from XTC's Rundgren-produced spy movie theme into a steamy Latin tune. TMBG's"25 o'Clock" is as much fun as the original. Sarah McLachlan's "Dear God" is as good in its own way as the original. And "The Good Things" by Terry and the Lovemen is probably unique in the history of recorded music- a band covering itself!

If you're an XTC fan you'll need this album to complete your collection, of course. If you're not already a fan, buy the XTC originals, but buy this one just for McLachlan's cut.

Lo Down & Dirty
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Lo Down & Dirty
Thirstin Howl III
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La Cura

ASIN: B000LC51YM
Release Date: 2007-02-20

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Life Founders (Intro)
2 L's Up
Popo Coming
Down & Dirty
City Slicking - Juicy, Rack-Lo, , Thirstin Howl III
Thirsty, Thirsty
Story to Tell
Jump - Fi Lo, , , Rack-Lo, , Thirstin Howl III
Connect - Richie Balance, , Rack-Lo, , Thirstin Howl III
Too Hot
Meeahh
5 Finger Discount [*] - Clinic, , Rack-Lo, , Thirstin Howl III

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Little Known West Coast Rap History

Heat
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Swerve Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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16 Minutes with an O.G.
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Realite

ASIN: B000005XHZ
Release Date: 1997-09-02

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Gorilla Monk - Don P, E-40, Mossie,
Heartbreak - Don P
Thick N' Thin
Gladiator Tank - B-Legit, Kaveo
Layout Your Suits - Fast 1
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Little Known West Coast Rap History.......2006-11-30

If you're looking for a pretty definitive sound of the West Coast in the late 90s (especially the Bay/Hilltop area), this is a good album to listen to. It features a couple major acts as well as some local one-hit wonders. Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, Dru Down, Rappin 4-Tay (remember him?!) and even Rodney O (of Rodney O and Joe Cooly, another real old west coast group) make cameos. The album came out in '97 and faded into obscurity, but it'll remind you of how the West once was.

While this album was out, the east coast was doing it's thing with their definitive 'boom-boom-bap' beat tracks and DJ mix tapes first coming out, the midwest was still trying to get on the hip hop map, and the only rappers making it out of the south were booty bass groups and Outkast.

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Un cambio que no esperábamos pero no decepcionó

Buscando Lio
Rescate
Manufacturer: Universal Latino
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000PC6G56
Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

Buscando L
Vean
Atrapado
Pared
Amor Que Sobra
Tu Coche
Hoy Si!
Serontigo
Mala Memoria
CHaces?
Quiero Ser
Llena de Sol

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Un cambio que no esperábamos pero no decepcionó.......2007-05-26

RESCATE se reinventa cada ciertos años, con cada nuevo álbum. «Buscando lío» no es la excepción. En versión reducida de 4 integrantes, con un estilo más basado en el rock, RESCATE se luce con estas canciones que en su esencia gritan un mensaje para el que tenga oídos para oír. ¡Me encantó! Mucha frescura, más guitarras que antes... muy buena producción de Juan Blas Caballero y Ulises Eyherabide.

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