Young Mc [CD-single] [Import]

Young Mc [CD-single] [Import]

Young Mc [CD-single] [Import]

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Product Description
Superfunk are currently riding high on the French charts with the superb 'Lucky Star'. This, their new single samples Musical Youth's 'Pass The Dutchy' and is the second single taken from their debut album 'Hold Up'. Tracks 'The Young MC' (Radio Edit, The Valley Steppers Remix featuring Kamilean and Rhythm Masters Remix). 2000 release. Slimline jewel case.

Young Mc,Superfunk,Virgi
Stone Cold Rhymin'
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Comic Relief Through Rap....But We Need More
  • Awesome Old School Trailblazer
  • "Bust it!"
  • "Some of the busiest rhymes ever made by man"
  • A gem from the old school...
 Stone Cold Rhymin'
Young MC
Manufacturer: Delicious Vinyl
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000589TO
Release Date: 2001-02-20

Tracks:

  1. I Come Off
  2. Principal's Office
  3. Bust A Move
  4. Non Stop
  5. Fastest Rhyme
  6. My Name Is Young
  7. Know How
  8. Roll With The Punches
  9. I Let 'Em Know
  10. Pick Up The Pace
  11. Got More Rhymes
  12. Stone Cold Buggin'
  13. Just Say No

Album Description

1989 release from pop/rap crossover artist, the album is supported by the Dust Brothers. It comes off as one of the catchiest, friendliest pop-rap records and it's still an infectious party record. Universal.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Comic Relief Through Rap....But We Need More.......2007-02-22

Feeling down? Depressed? Had a bad day? An instant solution: "Stone Cold Rhymin'" by Young MC. Yes, this is old school rap. The album was released in 1989. It is a far cry from the Gangsta Rap that is ever so popular today and for some, this album probably comes off as rather square and cheesy. But please feel free to applaud a rapper who refused to conform during a time when the rough and tough streetwise pimpin' Gangsta Rap was starting to take form. Yes, Young MC stuck to being himself and in the process gave us some rather comic rapping entertainment. Instead of rapping about drugs, prostitutes, shooting and pimping for cash, Young MC gives us humorous rapping stories of getting in trouble at school, trying to land a girlfriend at a party or wedding and flipping the best rhymes of anyone else. It's fun, it's enjoyable and funny. The songs are very upbeat and the beats are old-school catchy.

"I Come Off" - Check out the funky bass in this opening number. It makes the song completely. Young MC raps about what he does best when he gets on the mic. He comes off. Quite catchy.

"Principal's Office" - It's off to the principal's office he goes. The beat is kind of a slower quirky shuffle with some catchy piano chords thrown into the mix and Mr. Young proceeds to rap a humorous story about being unable to stay out of trouble at school. Being late for school, being caught passing notes, breaking a tooth at lunch, and what about that report card? Ugh! What can you do?

"Bust A Move" - Young MC's signature song. This is my favorite from this album and the song that let me know who Young MC was. Ever watched the movie, "Uncle Buck?" You can find this song playing in a party scene in the film. This song is so catchy and funky and it's an old-school rap classic. The highlight of this song is the melodic and edgy chords of an electric guitar that play along with the bopping beat amongst the relentless Young MC rhyming. This awesome song is basically about the guy scouting the different places for the right lady, whether it's at a luncheon where you "split your pants" from too much food, or at your best friend's brother's wedding. Another somewhat humorous song that will always be timeless.

"Non Stop" - Kind of a smooth mysterious groove. Slower and laid back with a catchy drum shuffle. A song about Young MC doing best work on the mic.

"Fastest Rhyme" - A fast, short and sweet little number from Mr. Young. No music; just Young MC rapping as fast as he can about what his game is.

"My Name Is Young" - Nothing special here. The beat is fairly catchy and we get to hear lots of piano chords. It's another song about how he dominates everything when it comes to rap. Ah Yeah!

"Know How" - This song is way cool. Check out the tight melodic bass! And the guitar work is a lot of fun; sounds like something out of a 70's funk song. Yet another song about Mr. Young being the most commanding rapper.

"Roll With The Punches" - When things don't work out in life whether it's work, your social life, etc., you must roll with the punches no matter what. You'll be better off in the long run instead of throwing in the towel. This is Young MC's advice in this song. Kind of inspiring. Nothing else special about this piece accept the beats. Slower, but catchy.

"I Let `Em Know" - Okay, so amongst the funky beat and guitar chords, Young MC brags of being a "superhero" with the mic, winning battles, and making parties better. How many more of these kinds of songs will we get?

"Pick Up The Pace" - A very upbeat song with smooth groovy keyboards and piano. The beat is foot-stomping fun and fairly quick. And it's yet another song about Mr. Young being a great rapper who picks up the pace and that others should do the same.

"Got More Rhymes" - Slow flowing with ultra kicked-back drum beats and guitar chords. All about Young MC having more rhymes than anyone.

"Stone Cold Buggin'" - A short shuffling head-bopping number. Young MC returns to his storytelling about his trouble with a relationship, his highs and lows.

"Just Say No" - Basically an advising rap song about peer pressure and not giving in to what you don't want to do or are unsure of. Growing up in the 80's, there were new worries at hand coming up all the time. One of them was the increase in drug use. Remember Mrs. Reagen's "Just Say No" campaign? Well Young MC basically reinforces these words in a song where he raps about the pressures kids have about wanted to be cool and well liked by their peers. In today's society, this song may very well fall on more deaf ears than back in 1989 when "Stone Cold Rhymin'" came out. It's good that Young MC cares enough to rap about such an important subject. The whole song is highlighted by urgent keyboard melodies and bass amongst a catchy beat.

"Stone Cold Rhymin'" is not a bad album, but incredibly dated. And while I enjoy this album, its limitations kind of get on my nerves personally. I mean, the beats are pretty cool and the melodies are nice but the lyrical content of the songs leave something to be desired. I mean about 70% of this album is about Young MC rapping about how and why he's the best rapper and what he does to dominate the game. It gets old after a while. I wish that he had made more comical, story-filled songs such as "Principal's Office" and "Bust A Move." Those kinds of songs were truly the highlights of "Stone Cold Rhymin'." The good advice songs such as "Roll With The Punches" and "Just Say No" are also good for this album, as they're fun and inspirational. The rest of the album is just tight beats, grooves and melodies with more of a lack of actual storytelling content. The whole album though is feel good catchy old-school rap that still deserves a listen.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome Old School Trailblazer.......2005-06-28

Its a befuddling mix of shameless cheeziness, cool old-school production, and solid flow. What makes it so cool is that Young is eccentric for being such a mainstream pop rapper. Take for example is boast that "when I'm not on tour I'm at home watching cable". WHAT?!?!?? Are we supposed to be impressed by that!!?? He states this with such surety and bravado that you almost believe that its a notable accomplishment. Or how about this one: "If other rappers were hawaiian I would be Don Ho". There are too many clunky awkward boasts to count, but this is a great deal of the album's charm. Young isn't really ghetto, but he has skills and verbal cleverness in spades. Rolling every "R" is also a strange mannerism. With subject matter ranging from how many rhymes he has to the superiority of said rhymes, this one is a keeper.

4 out of 5 stars "Bust it!".......2005-06-21

Unlike the "gangsta rap" which was gaining popularity at the time, this is one of those albums that you can file under "fun", and I'm glad for that. Much like Tone Loc's "Loc-Ed After Dark", this is still a great album even after the big hit is played. Obviously that hit here is "Bust A Move", and it's one of the excellent early rap hits. I still think of Flea slappin' his bass on the hood of that truck whenever I hear it. Young Mc even refers to himself as a one-hit-wonder, but it's impossible not to also love "Principal's Office", "Non Stop", "Know How", and many others. Other sweet tracks are the quick "Fastest Rhyme", and the laid-back "Got More Rhymes". If anyone asks you if this album is wack, "Just Say No".

5 out of 5 stars "Some of the busiest rhymes ever made by man".......2005-02-03

Young MC never quite received his props for his 1989 release of "Stone Cold Rhymin'". As far as pop-rap/crossover hits, nobody did it better than Young. He paved the way for many pop-rap acts to follow, but few possessed the skill that Young had to destroy their competition.

Although Young spends about 70% of the album boasting about his skills, there is plenty of traits that makes Young standout from the bunch. He combines some of the most clever, tongue twisting rhymes, backed by an incredible production. Producers Matt Dike, Michael Ross, the Dust Brothers, and engineer Mario Caldato Jr. make this album shine as a fantastic old school rap sensation.

"I Come Off" opens the album great. Then comes "Principal's Office"; everyone can relate to the subject matter there; great tune. This album also includes the hit "Bust a Move". "Non Stop", one of my favorites, changes it up with a slower beat. "Know How" (produced by the Dust Brothers) is definitely my favorite track on the album, everything about this song is top notch, from the production to the craziest tongue twisting rhymes.

If you are interested in one of the pioneers in the crossover/rap genre, look no further. Young MC will satisfy all.

5 out of 5 stars A gem from the old school..........2005-01-13

I am quite partial to a bit of old school rap and Young MC, I believe, is one of the good ole boys. This album has a distinct feel and pulse to it, containing an excellent mix of smooth lyrical flow with a healthy dash of funk. In a way, I think this record was ahead of it's time with tracks like Bust a Move and Know How as righteous and cool today as they were back in the day.
Stone Cold Rhymin'
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Comic Relief Through Rap....But We Need More
  • Awesome Old School Trailblazer
  • "Bust it!"
  • "Some of the busiest rhymes ever made by man"
  • A gem from the old school...
 Stone Cold Rhymin'
Young MC
Manufacturer: Delicious Vinyl
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000006C81
Release Date: 1998-04-28

Tracks:

  1. I Come Off
  2. Principal's Office
  3. Bust A Move
  4. Non Stop
  5. Fastest Rhyme
  6. My Name Is Young
  7. Know How
  8. Roll With The Punches
  9. I Let 'Em Know
  10. Pick Up The Pace
  11. Got More Rhymes
  12. Stone Cold Buggin'
  13. Just Say No

Album Description

1989 release from pop/rap crossover artist, the album is supported by the Dust Brothers. It comes off as one of the catchiest, friendliest pop-rap records and it's still an infectious party record. Universal.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Comic Relief Through Rap....But We Need More.......2007-02-22

Feeling down? Depressed? Had a bad day? An instant solution: "Stone Cold Rhymin'" by Young MC. Yes, this is old school rap. The album was released in 1989. It is a far cry from the Gangsta Rap that is ever so popular today and for some, this album probably comes off as rather square and cheesy. But please feel free to applaud a rapper who refused to conform during a time when the rough and tough streetwise pimpin' Gangsta Rap was starting to take form. Yes, Young MC stuck to being himself and in the process gave us some rather comic rapping entertainment. Instead of rapping about drugs, prostitutes, shooting and pimping for cash, Young MC gives us humorous rapping stories of getting in trouble at school, trying to land a girlfriend at a party or wedding and flipping the best rhymes of anyone else. It's fun, it's enjoyable and funny. The songs are very upbeat and the beats are old-school catchy.

"I Come Off" - Check out the funky bass in this opening number. It makes the song completely. Young MC raps about what he does best when he gets on the mic. He comes off. Quite catchy.

"Principal's Office" - It's off to the principal's office he goes. The beat is kind of a slower quirky shuffle with some catchy piano chords thrown into the mix and Mr. Young proceeds to rap a humorous story about being unable to stay out of trouble at school. Being late for school, being caught passing notes, breaking a tooth at lunch, and what about that report card? Ugh! What can you do?

"Bust A Move" - Young MC's signature song. This is my favorite from this album and the song that let me know who Young MC was. Ever watched the movie, "Uncle Buck?" You can find this song playing in a party scene in the film. This song is so catchy and funky and it's an old-school rap classic. The highlight of this song is the melodic and edgy chords of an electric guitar that play along with the bopping beat amongst the relentless Young MC rhyming. This awesome song is basically about the guy scouting the different places for the right lady, whether it's at a luncheon where you "split your pants" from too much food, or at your best friend's brother's wedding. Another somewhat humorous song that will always be timeless.

"Non Stop" - Kind of a smooth mysterious groove. Slower and laid back with a catchy drum shuffle. A song about Young MC doing best work on the mic.

"Fastest Rhyme" - A fast, short and sweet little number from Mr. Young. No music; just Young MC rapping as fast as he can about what his game is.

"My Name Is Young" - Nothing special here. The beat is fairly catchy and we get to hear lots of piano chords. It's another song about how he dominates everything when it comes to rap. Ah Yeah!

"Know How" - This song is way cool. Check out the tight melodic bass! And the guitar work is a lot of fun; sounds like something out of a 70's funk song. Yet another song about Mr. Young being the most commanding rapper.

"Roll With The Punches" - When things don't work out in life whether it's work, your social life, etc., you must roll with the punches no matter what. You'll be better off in the long run instead of throwing in the towel. This is Young MC's advice in this song. Kind of inspiring. Nothing else special about this piece accept the beats. Slower, but catchy.

"I Let `Em Know" - Okay, so amongst the funky beat and guitar chords, Young MC brags of being a "superhero" with the mic, winning battles, and making parties better. How many more of these kinds of songs will we get?

"Pick Up The Pace" - A very upbeat song with smooth groovy keyboards and piano. The beat is foot-stomping fun and fairly quick. And it's yet another song about Mr. Young being a great rapper who picks up the pace and that others should do the same.

"Got More Rhymes" - Slow flowing with ultra kicked-back drum beats and guitar chords. All about Young MC having more rhymes than anyone.

"Stone Cold Buggin'" - A short shuffling head-bopping number. Young MC returns to his storytelling about his trouble with a relationship, his highs and lows.

"Just Say No" - Basically an advising rap song about peer pressure and not giving in to what you don't want to do or are unsure of. Growing up in the 80's, there were new worries at hand coming up all the time. One of them was the increase in drug use. Remember Mrs. Reagen's "Just Say No" campaign? Well Young MC basically reinforces these words in a song where he raps about the pressures kids have about wanted to be cool and well liked by their peers. In today's society, this song may very well fall on more deaf ears than back in 1989 when "Stone Cold Rhymin'" came out. It's good that Young MC cares enough to rap about such an important subject. The whole song is highlighted by urgent keyboard melodies and bass amongst a catchy beat.

"Stone Cold Rhymin'" is not a bad album, but incredibly dated. And while I enjoy this album, its limitations kind of get on my nerves personally. I mean, the beats are pretty cool and the melodies are nice but the lyrical content of the songs leave something to be desired. I mean about 70% of this album is about Young MC rapping about how and why he's the best rapper and what he does to dominate the game. It gets old after a while. I wish that he had made more comical, story-filled songs such as "Principal's Office" and "Bust A Move." Those kinds of songs were truly the highlights of "Stone Cold Rhymin'." The good advice songs such as "Roll With The Punches" and "Just Say No" are also good for this album, as they're fun and inspirational. The rest of the album is just tight beats, grooves and melodies with more of a lack of actual storytelling content. The whole album though is feel good catchy old-school rap that still deserves a listen.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome Old School Trailblazer.......2005-06-28

Its a befuddling mix of shameless cheeziness, cool old-school production, and solid flow. What makes it so cool is that Young is eccentric for being such a mainstream pop rapper. Take for example is boast that "when I'm not on tour I'm at home watching cable". WHAT?!?!?? Are we supposed to be impressed by that!!?? He states this with such surety and bravado that you almost believe that its a notable accomplishment. Or how about this one: "If other rappers were hawaiian I would be Don Ho". There are too many clunky awkward boasts to count, but this is a great deal of the album's charm. Young isn't really ghetto, but he has skills and verbal cleverness in spades. Rolling every "R" is also a strange mannerism. With subject matter ranging from how many rhymes he has to the superiority of said rhymes, this one is a keeper.

4 out of 5 stars "Bust it!".......2005-06-21

Unlike the "gangsta rap" which was gaining popularity at the time, this is one of those albums that you can file under "fun", and I'm glad for that. Much like Tone Loc's "Loc-Ed After Dark", this is still a great album even after the big hit is played. Obviously that hit here is "Bust A Move", and it's one of the excellent early rap hits. I still think of Flea slappin' his bass on the hood of that truck whenever I hear it. Young Mc even refers to himself as a one-hit-wonder, but it's impossible not to also love "Principal's Office", "Non Stop", "Know How", and many others. Other sweet tracks are the quick "Fastest Rhyme", and the laid-back "Got More Rhymes". If anyone asks you if this album is wack, "Just Say No".

5 out of 5 stars "Some of the busiest rhymes ever made by man".......2005-02-03

Young MC never quite received his props for his 1989 release of "Stone Cold Rhymin'". As far as pop-rap/crossover hits, nobody did it better than Young. He paved the way for many pop-rap acts to follow, but few possessed the skill that Young had to destroy their competition.

Although Young spends about 70% of the album boasting about his skills, there is plenty of traits that makes Young standout from the bunch. He combines some of the most clever, tongue twisting rhymes, backed by an incredible production. Producers Matt Dike, Michael Ross, the Dust Brothers, and engineer Mario Caldato Jr. make this album shine as a fantastic old school rap sensation.

"I Come Off" opens the album great. Then comes "Principal's Office"; everyone can relate to the subject matter there; great tune. This album also includes the hit "Bust a Move". "Non Stop", one of my favorites, changes it up with a slower beat. "Know How" (produced by the Dust Brothers) is definitely my favorite track on the album, everything about this song is top notch, from the production to the craziest tongue twisting rhymes.

If you are interested in one of the pioneers in the crossover/rap genre, look no further. Young MC will satisfy all.

5 out of 5 stars A gem from the old school..........2005-01-13

I am quite partial to a bit of old school rap and Young MC, I believe, is one of the good ole boys. This album has a distinct feel and pulse to it, containing an excellent mix of smooth lyrical flow with a healthy dash of funk. In a way, I think this record was ahead of it's time with tracks like Bust a Move and Know How as righteous and cool today as they were back in the day.
What's the Flavor?
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Underrated Young MC follow-up
 What's the Flavor?
Young MC
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000008MKD
Release Date: 1993-06-15

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Underrated Young MC follow-up.......2007-01-22

They don't make hip-hop quite like this any more. If you're a fan of early-'90s hip-hop that has both good beat rhythm and fun, clever lyrics that can be played without bleeping every fourth word, then give this album a shot. If you're DJing older hip-hop, this is a fun album to slip tracks from in surreptitiously and gauge people's reactions to.
Phat 'N' Funky * Party Hip Hop & Good Time Funk
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    Biz Markie, Q-tip, Run Dmc, Grandmaster Flash & Furious 5, Ini Kamoze, Young MC, Cash Money KRS One, ROb Base & DJ E-Z Rock, Sugarhill Gang, Others 2 Pac
    Manufacturer: PARTY PEOPLE PRESENTS
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    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000LNV5O6
    Engage the Enzyme
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • The thirtysomething rapper - all grown up and still a nice guy with great rhyming stories
    • Comes back strong
    • One of the best hip-hop albums ever
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    Young Mc
    Manufacturer: Stimulus Records
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    ASIN: B00006FN8E
    Release Date: 2002-09-17

    Tracks:

    1. Intro
    2. Stress Test
    3. Feel The Love
    4. Heatseeker
    5. Whoop de Whoop
    6. Flows
    7. Unsigned Diva
    8. Babe
    9. Crucial
    10. One Time For Your Mind
    11. In Case
    12. Without Doubt
    13. Easier
    14. Heatseeker (Remix)

    Album Description

    Grammy-winning artist Young MC, whose voice is recognized throughout the world, and whose lyrics are the stuff that urban myths are made of, will release his new CD, Engage The Enzyme on July 23rd. "As they grow older, my rhymes get better with age, as does wine when it ferments, " muses Young MC. "I feel this is the best record I've ever made....I believe it shows people that I'm capable of being edgy and a little harder than previous projects." Engage The Enzyme (Stimulus Records) is Young MC's most poignant work to date. Featuring 13 tracks plus a bonus hidden track, Young MC stands poised to engage the audience. Retail has reacted strongly to the release, standing behind their fondness for the artist and his work with increased product orders. The debut single, "Stress Test" is currently receiving an enthusiastic response at radio. "It's about those things that bother me personally and may bother others too -- the state of the rap game, the state of the music business, a bad relationship that has ended - it`s most aggressive," explains Young MC. The story is legendary, after signing with Delicious Vinyl Records, Young MC was asked by label honchos to write a rap to the "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina" tracks. His credibility firmly established, he penned his soon-to-be signature monster hit -- in an hour and a half. The single, "Bust A Move" was a staple on the charts for over 40 weeks. He received a Grammy for Best Rap Performance, won an American Music Award for Best Rap Artist and also garnered a Billboard Award for Best Pop Artist.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars The thirtysomething rapper - all grown up and still a nice guy with great rhyming stories.......2007-06-30

    Young MC all grown up, but maybe always a young man on the go, just like the rest of us still looking for the way back the top, as we're now all a little older, and a little bolder, like the man says. The humor, the life stories, the rhymes - he's still got it all.

    He used to be "hotter than a candle, sloppy like Oscar, but neat like Tony Randall" and telling us stories about going to the principal's office, now he's got "Ari Fleischer rapping on the karaoke" and some great stories about his friend who spends himself naked just like a chicken when you pluck it, the wannabe unsigned divas, the ins and outs of trying to make it in the music business and trying to recoup your advance, and relationship problems of the famous but still famously nice guy, with maybe a few more pounds and a little less hair.

    Stone Cold Rhymin' still takes me back to college, Engage the Enzyme is the music of thirtysomething. Life's still sweet, and we're all a little wiser. Still working on our dreams, but we know that Lady Luck has a big part, and the race is not always to the swift. We still have hope.

    Poetry in motion - showing that rappers don't have to be from the ghetto, or rap about street crime fiction.

    Oh - and a great song about 9/11 that gets it just right - especially for those of us who are naturalized citizens.

    4 out of 5 stars Comes back strong.......2003-06-18

    Since 1990, when he last had a hit, Young MC has released some really good material, and also some bad stuff -- particularly, his last album, the awful "Ain't Goin' Out Like That". But it's not that anyone has really noticed, given that Young MC has been off the pop-culture radar for many years now

    So, with that in mind, I'm not sure if you could call this album a comeback, but it is definetly a huge rebound from his terrible last outing.

    Much like his last two albums, "Engage The Enzyme" smacks of low-budget. But Young MC reaches several peaks in this album, delivering the most insightful, intelligent lyrics of his career. This is definetly his most thoughtful album, and the first time in his career where you can actually take him seriously when he gets serious. "Stress Test", the powerful opening song to the album, actually sees Young MC come somewhat hard, and deliver succesfully.

    The beats are really unlike anything else you are hearing in hip-hop right now. Wether that is a good or bad thing is up to you, but they are far more varied, more complex, and ultimately better than what was "Ain't Goin' Out Like That".

    I'm very, very impressed with this album. As someone who has remained a fan of Young MC for his entire career, I thought he had completely lost his abilities on his last album. But he comes back strong on "Engage The Enzyme", and I am impressed across the board -- lyrically, musically and artistically. And for those of you who lost track of Young many years ago, this is a definite must-buy album, because it's probably different from anything else you have heard.

    5 out of 5 stars One of the best hip-hop albums ever.......2003-02-25

    This is easily one of the best rap albums from one of the best rappers ever. Every song on the album is unbelievably brilliant, with Young's energy and lyrical flow taking over. The best tracks are "Unsigned Diva" and "Stress Test," both of which talk about the state of the music industry. "Crucial" is one of the better 9/11 songs to be recorded, especially when you look at the lyrics. Other highlights include "One Time for Your Mind" and "Without Doubt," which showcase Young's ever-present skill as a rapper. "Babe" and "Ain't no Way in the World" both see Young trying out his singing voice, and he pulls it off well on both tracks. Other highlights include "Heatseeker" and its remix, and "Feel the Love." This is one truly great album.
    The First Chapter
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      		The First Chapter
      Various Artists , Shotgun, Young Droop, Phantom , Triple Beam ,Chopah, Mr. Doctor , Hyrisk, Marvaless Jose Antonio , Bugzy, Yukmouth MC Eiht, Bubbler , and Spice 1 Black Rhino
      Manufacturer: Certifyed
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000089CRI
      Release Date: 2003-02-11

      Tracks:

      1. In California
      2. End of Dayz [*] - Phantom, Shotgun, Young Droop
      3. We Gutter - Ghetto Starz
      4. Way 2 Saucy
      5. No Mercy
      6. Do You See? - Mr. Doctor,
      7. Floss Mode - Papoose, , , Sean T
      8. Addicted to the Game - Triple Beam
      9. Ready for War
      10. You Gone See - Jose Antonio, Hyrisk, Marvaless
      11. Drama - Chopah, Phantom
      12. Boss Ballin' - Yukmouth
      13. What? - MC Eiht,
      14. Grimey Bay - AP.9,
      15. Just a Gansta - Baby Bubbler, Bugzy,
      16. Bust Back - Black Rhino, , Spice 1
      17. This Mobboy
      18. Bang Mata [*]
      The Best of Young MC
      Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
      • My girlfriend loves it...
      • P. Kilmos is right
      • Do not buy this cd!
      • Young MC is a Classic
      • Great Start-Up for Hip-Hop
      		 The Best of Young MC
      Young MC
      Manufacturer: Bmg Special Product
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000021YLD
      Release Date: 1999-10-12

      Tracks:

      1. Bust a Move
      2. Principal's Office
      3. Non Stop
      4. My Name Is Young
      5. Roll with the Punches
      6. I Let 'Em Know
      7. Just Say No
      8. I Come Off
      9. Pick Up the Pace
      10. Got More Rhymes

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars My girlfriend loves it..........2007-02-02

      I got this for my girlfriend a few years ago and she loves it. She wanted it mainly for Bust a Move, but she listens to and enjoys the whole thing. It put a huge smile on her face.

      2 out of 5 stars P. Kilmos is right.......2003-02-23

      All 10 of the songs come from Stone Cold Rhymin', and the CD doesn't even take the best 10 songs from the album. This CD is an absolute waste of money. Get Stone Cold Rhymin' instead.

      3 out of 5 stars Do not buy this cd!.......2000-12-23

      Do not buy this cd! Buy "Stone Cold Rhymin'" which is Young MC's other cd. They call this his "Greatest Hits" but the truth is, ALL of the songs on this disc are on ONE of his albums (Stone Cold Rhymin') go look for yourself! It doesn't make any sense at all! This Greatest Hits cd only has 10 tracks. Stone Cold Rhymin which originally came out in 1989, has ALL 10 of the tracks on here, plus another three. AND it's the ORIGINAL album with the ORIGINAL track order and artwork etc. I love Young MC. The man can TRULY rhyme. The only reason I gave this a rating of 3 and not 5, is to prevent anyone from buying it because Stone Cold Rhymin' is a MUCH better buy.

      5 out of 5 stars Young MC is a Classic.......2000-09-19

      Young MC is one of the greatest Rappers of all time, and one of the most educated rappers of all time. Young MC wen't to college at USC in Los Angeles, California. Young MC in his rap songz he uses some lyrics that are just amazing, he rhymes like no other has ever done, and he makes nice catchy beats. "Bust A Move" is his biggest hit ever, and his best song ever. In the song "Bust A move" Young MC makes a song that might be one of the greatest Hip-Hop songz of all time. He was also one of the first Black Man to ever be on the top of the charts, also Tone Loc. "my Name is young" is another one of Youngs greatest songs where he talks about who he is, and why his rap name is Young MC and that is cause his last name is Young and he also says that when he started he was Young (10 yrs Old) so they called him Young MC. "Principals Office" is one of his greatest songs ever Maybe his 2nd best. "I Come off" and "Non Stop" are some really nice flows and got nice rhymes and beats. Its ashame that Young MC couldnt make more cd'z and more hits cause if he did i think he would still be around for today. I sugesst if ya dont got this cd youz gotta get it cause your missin out on some of the best rap ever and his name is YOUNG MC.

      4 out of 5 stars Great Start-Up for Hip-Hop.......2000-06-11

      The music contained on this CD has a high quality of what hip-hop really is. The beat and rhythm of Yound MC's lyrics are exceptional. This is the perfect example of what hip-hop was started to be. It's only a shame that Young MC didn't keep the beats flowing. The lyrics and catchy and keep themselves echoing through your head without all of the profanity found in a lot of today's music.
      Brainstorm
      Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
      • Not bad, but a disappointment nonetheless
      		 Brainstorm
      Young MC
      Manufacturer: Capitol
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000008MKB
      Release Date: 1991-08-13

      Tracks:

      1. That's the Way Love Goes
      2. Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
      3. Do You Feel Like I Do
      4. After School
      5. Right One
      6. Um Dee Dum Song
      7. Album Filler
      8. Keep It in Your Pants
      9. Use Your Head
      10. Listen to the Beat of the Music
      11. Inside My Head
      12. Life in the Fast Lane
      13. That's the Way Love Goes [Remix]

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars Not bad, but a disappointment nonetheless.......2003-02-23

      Young MC set a pretty high standard with his debut album, Stone Cold Rhymin', so it isn't too much of a surprise that this wasn't as good. There are a lot of really good songs here, with "Keep Your Eyes on the Prize" and "That's the Way Love Goes" being the best. The only problem is that these tracks are offset by a lot of mediocre tracks: "After School" tries to combine the lightheartedness of "Principal's Office" with the seriousness of "Just Say No," but never really accomplishes it. "Use Your Head" is pretty bad. "Life in the Fast Lane," "Inside My Head," and "Listen to the Beat of the Music" are all good, but each one of them is so long that it's hard to listen to them over and over again. Fans should enjoy the album because it sounds similar to Stone Cold Rhymin', but for the rest I would say that his next album, What's the Flavor? is a lot better.
      Bust a Move & Other Hits
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        		Bust a Move & Other Hits
        Young MC
        Manufacturer: Rhino Flashback
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0000DELX7
        Release Date: 2003-10-13

        Tracks:

        1. Bust a Move
        2. Got More Rhymes
        3. I Let 'Em Know
        4. Pick Up the Pace
        5. Know How
        6. Principal's Office
        7. Stone Cold Buggin'
        8. Non Stop
        9. My Name Is Young
        10. I Come Off
        The Young Americans - Motion Picture Soundtrack
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          		The Young Americans - Motion Picture Soundtrack
          Stereo MC's, Björk , Sheep On Drugs Nine Inch Nails
          Manufacturer: Island Records Great Britain
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000J2ETII

          Product Description

          Island Records CID 8019/518 472-2 ----1. Cathode Ray (00:27) Performed by Sheep On Drugs 2. Gave Up (03:51) Performed by Nine Inch Nails 3. Opening Titles (03:59) 4. Don't Let Up (04:31) Performed by Stereo MC's 5. Explosion (00:46) 6. Uberman (05:43) Performed by Sheep On Drugs 7. He's Watching Me (03:01) 8. Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury (04:36) Performed by The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy 9. Christian's Requiem (05:24) 10. Stop The Confusion - Music Mix (03:06) Performed by Keith LeBlanc, Tim Simenon & Bernie Worrell 11. 15 Minutes Of Fame (03:54) Performed by Sheep On Drugs 12. Leaving London (01:17) 13. Play Dead (03:44) Performed by Björk

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