Based on a True Story [Explicit Lyrics]

Track Listings

1. We Like Them Girls - Master P, Petey Pablo, Silkk the Shocker

2. Got It on Lock - Master P, , Silkk the Shocker

3. We Don't Dance We Bounce - Master P, Silkk the Shocker

4. Just Do It - Curren$y, Silkk the Shocker

5. Why You Mad

6. We Like Them Girls - Master P, Silkk the Shocker

7. Playa Playa

8. Holla (Skit)

9. Be There

10. That's Just Me

11. Hey You

12. Do the Thing

13. Get That

14. Hunta (Skit)

15. Clap - Master P, Silkk the Shocker

16. Forgive Me

Based on a True Story,Silkk the Shocker,Koch Records,Gangsta Rap,Hardcore Rap,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop,Southern Rap

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Another great album
Based on a True REVIEW
Fairly Strong Sophomore Effort
SUPERB!!!!
This is not your typical American Idol Album!

Based On A True Story
Kimberley Locke
Manufacturer: Curb Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000N0TLHU
Release Date: 2007-05-01

Tracks:

Change
Any Which Way
Trust Myself
Supawoman
Doin' It Tonite
Friend Like You
Fall
I Don't Wanna Know
Talk About Us
You Don't Have to be Strong
Everyday Angels
Band of Gold

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Whether she has to put on a cowboy hat, kick it at the club, or cake on rock-chick quantities of black eyeliner, Kimberley Locke is going to see to it that you like her. Based on a True Story, the 2003 American Idol finalist's second CD, wanders through a dressing room of genres, wiggling into rock ("Trust Myself"), strutting around in R&B and dance ("Supawoman" and "Doin' It Tonite"), and unbuttoning contemporary country ("Fall"). Locke, an artist who otherwise exhibits a Queen Latifah-like gift for keeping it real, probably should have stuck to what fits best: pop (see the excellent first single "Changes"). That she doesn't--that she instead chooses to make an Idol-style show of her versatility--is a little bit of a letdown. But not much. Because she pumps personality and warmheartedness into every song, effectively if not ingeniously carrying off a boatload of styles, she'll still have a lock on a lot of mental lists of all-time-favorite female AI contestants, and deservedly. -Tammy La Gorce

Album Description

Wearing her heart on her sleeve, Kimberley knows her fans will be able to relate to this album because music is the universal language. In her first attempts at songwriting, the product is a collection of songs highlighting the good and bad points of love and friendship. Taking calculated risks and exercising her faith has proven to be the key to unlocking the music that lives within Kimberley Locke.

Customer Reviews:

Another great album.......2007-07-08

Another great album! This one has definitely grown on me...great voice and a nice variety of tunes. I just love her!

Based on a True REVIEW.......2007-06-28

Wow, great voice and songs. Amazing that she is not as hot as Kelly or Carrie.

Fairly Strong Sophomore Effort.......2007-06-26

One of the better singers to come out of the AMERICAN IDOL franchise, Kimberley Locke follows up 2004's ONE LOVE with a similar-sounding set of songs in BASED ON A TRUE STORY. As her previous set demonstrated, Locke is best served musically when wrapping her warm vocals around pop/rock arrangements--opening track "Change" is a wonderfullly adult rock ballad that never succumbs to sappy melodrama, while the country-tinged "Fall" and pop nugget "Any Which Way" showcase Locke's sublime vocal work. It's when trendy production creeps in that the album falters--official first single "Supawoman", justly ignored at radio, is abysmal, while "Doin It Tonite" sounds like a cheap Neptunes-produced knock-off. As a previous reviewer stated, it's a shame listeners(radio and otherwise) won't accept a black woman singing pop-rock music, which is probably why the album provides a little catering for the R&B audience. Nevertheless, if Locke had stuck to more songs along the lines of "Change" or "Fall", there would have been little, if anything, to fault about this set.

SUPERB!!!!.......2007-06-08

Kimberley Locke's second CD, "Based On A True Story," is perhaps the finest release to come from any former American Idol contestant to date. It is extremely good, with a nice variety of musical styles. Kimberley sings her heart out, and she has a simply wonderful vocal range. I loved her first release, yet this one is ten times better. I am a big fan of many American Idol alumni, including Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, Carrie Underwood... and I must say that Kimberley Locke outshines them all on this splendid release. Try it. It is well worth your money. GREAT CD!!!

This is not your typical American Idol Album!.......2007-06-02

First of all, I don't typically write reviews for albums, nor am I the typical AMerican Idol album buyer. However, if you are looking for a great album, with a great voice, great songs, and something to listen THE WHOLE WAY THROUGH, then buy this album.

If you like "8th world Wonder," you will love this album. Most songs are similar in sound as "8th," what I would call Adult Rock. Kimberly not only has a great voice, that is very powerful, she co-wrote most of the songs.

I can't pick a favorite, but I will give you a rundown of the tracks on this album:
1. Change - This is an amazing song, amazing voice. Most artists now when you listen to their vocals, there are several layers of their voice to make it stronger. She does not have that....her voice is that powerful.
2. Any Which way - Rock song with a great chorus and a soaring bridge at the end! It will get you going.
3. Trust Myself - again, another rock song. This one will have you believing in yourself. Again, awesome bridge at the end!
4. Supawoman - to be honest, when this song was released last year as a fast song, I didn't like it. However, this is a slowed down version and I have found myself addicted to it. Listen to the lyrics.
5. Doin' It tonight - a simple dance song. At first is seemed too simple, but I love her lower range in this song. You will start dancing when you hear it.
6. Friend Like You - DOn't be fooled by the title....this is not a happy song, however, she uses the Rock sound perfectly here. A great song.
7. Fall - This will bring tears to your eyes. Beautiful slow song with amazing, powerful vocals.
8. I don't wanna know - Again, the rock sound works so well for her. Good song.
9. Talk about us - this is more R&B than the rest of the album, but it is a nice change up.
10. You don't have to be strong - Blues song, very nicely done.
11. Everyday Angels - A feel good anthem! Nicely done
12. Band of Gold - WOW! She truly has a gift to make any song great!

This album is worth it. It's not like any other AI album. You will be listening to this album over and over. Let me know if you can pick just one favorite!

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Dubbin' in NZ
Real Reggae Funk n Dub
You won't need to listen to anything else..
"Do it for the love of music."

Based on a True Story
Fat Freddy's Drop
Manufacturer: Kartel
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Release Date: 2006-11-14

Tracks:

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Customer Reviews:

Dubbin' in NZ.......2007-06-27

Fat Freddy's Drop is one of a slew of talented New Zealand-based bands merging electronica, dub, reggae, and other styles into a particular Pacific Island sound. Joe Dukie (Dallas Tamaira) is one of the leaders of this treasure trove of sonic delights, which I discovered on a trip to the North Island a few years back. Also well worth checking out, but a bit hard to find are Salmonella Dub (gotta love that name), Rhian Sheehan, Black Seeds, and Trinity Roots, among others. "Based on a True Story" is laid back, funky, roots reggae that will leave you tapping your toes and groovin'... Most songs take some time to build momentum, unfortunate perhaps in today's "5 second" soundbite world, but rewarding to the patient listener. Standout tracks are Cay's Crays, Flashback, Ernie, Del Fuego, and the FFD classic Hope.

Real Reggae Funk n Dub.......2007-04-13

This is one of the most exicting albums I have discovered in the last couple of years because these guys have a very unique genre crossing sound from funk to reggae to dub to jazz. I love reggae but always feel starved of quality new product until Based On a True Story. Ditch the i-pod, this must be listened to from start to finish. It's catchy, cruisy simple and just plain satisfying. Get it!

You won't need to listen to anything else.........2007-02-12

This cd is sooooooo good! It has a little bit of everything...I never get tired of listening to it. I have turned on friends to this cd, and they all come back saying the same thing...they can't stop listening to it. Cays Crays is one of my favorite all time songs. The lyrics and music keep me hanging on, and just when it sounds like the song is over, it gives you a taste of roots and dub. The horns on this cd are great, and are something that is lost these days to synthesizers on most cds. The musicians on this cd are all very talented and truely understand music, and it shows on this creative cd. I've been to New Zealand twice and it is my favorite place in the world, and listening to this cd takes me back there to enjoy the vibes and mana of Aotearoa.
Other great New Zealand artists to check out if you enjoy this are Trinity Roots, The Black Seeds, Salmonella Dub, Kora, and Hollie Smith(she can be heard on some of FFD's tracks and has an EP out). Conscious Roots 2 is a great compilation to listen to for an ontroduction to different NZ artists. I am a roots lover, so my recommendations reflect that...Enjoy!

"Do it for the love of music.".......2007-02-08

It's easy to see how much these 7 guys really do love music, as the New Zealand collective known as Fat Freddy's Drop offer up a real diverse sounding album, filled with reggae and jazz infused downtempo vocal tracks. Joe Dukie, aka Dallas Tamaira has one of the smoothest sounding voices of any electronic or pop male vocalist I've heard in a while. His soulful and crisp sound instantly take any lyrical journey up a notch to the next level. It's DJ Fitchie doing the mixing, Fulla Flash on sax, Jetlag Johnson on guitars, Dobie Blaze on keys, Ho Pepa on trombone, and Tony Chang on cornet. These guys have no shortage in delivering jazzy soundscapes with a touch of dub and reggae to back Dukie.

It's a different sounding album then most US music listeners would be accustomed to, as it's a far cry from the pop that's scattered across our top 40. However, in New Zealand, this album has been on their top 40 chart for an astonishing 90 weeks and counting, and was the biggest selling album in NZ in 2006. It's no wonder, as this is a quality album, by a unique musical collaboration. Mixing jazz, electronica, reggae, and soulful vocals, Fat Freddy's Drop have created a mind opening venture into current music trends.

The album features the singles Flashback, a vocal track which sounds reminiscent of 60's Motown; Wandering Eye, probably the most mainstream sounding vocal track on the album; Roady, a playful dub track with some slick lyrics from guest Ladi 6; Ernie, a jazzy downtempo track with a full 4 minutes of soothing piano melody until the vocals finally kick in; and one of my favorites, Cay's Crays, which features the ultra catchy chorus line, "the skank be the rock in my life".

Since this album has been out in other places before it hit the US, we can already seek out several versions and remixes of lots of these tracks. Especially notable is the Jazzanova's Mashed Bag mix of Flashback, where they remove the broken beat sound of the original, and turn it into a an even more vintage sounding vocal track, by infusing it with an all jazz sound. Cay's Crays also has a cool remix out there by One Self, which features two guest reggae vocalists and additional lyrics. A rare, live version of This Room can be found on Gilles Peterson's BBC Sessions compilation. It's exceptional, as they tend to make each track sound unique every time they play it elsewhere. You won't find them sounding the same twice, but you can count on every time sounding especially good, which further proves how diverse and musically talented these guys really are.

A do not miss artist album that needs more exposure her in the US. It's better than the majority of the major artists and tracks now being played on US radio and popping up on our charts. If you are looking for a mix of exceptional vocals and nu jazz sounds, look no further. I can't wait for more from these New Zealand guys, and hopefully their stuff will reach these shores much quicker next time! One last note is that the store I shop at had this erroneously thrown into the pop/rock section, when it should be in either electronic, lounge, jazz, or even reggae. So, check around, order it here, or do whatever you have to to own this great album.

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Based On A True Story
Hot!!! a must-buy!!!
...Horrible.
Wish there was a 'lil mo' to this average CD
IT'S COO

Based on a True Story
Lil' Mo
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Tracks:

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On her debut album, Based on a True Story, Lil' Mo moves from behind the scenes into the spotlight. You'll probably recognize the soaring vocals on "Superwoman Pt. II" from her hook work for artists like Ja Rule and Missy Elliott. Taking almost all of the writing credits on her debut, Lil' Mo uses her imagination and her brilliant alto to let listeners know that she's more than just a pretty voice. Mo uses her evocative vocal abilities to transform the clichéd story of a little girl with big dreams on "My Story" into a moving piece of music that sends chills up the spine with every climb of her clear voice. Equally powerful is Mo's remake of Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time," where she displays the full extent of her range. Likewise, songs like "Supa Star" and "Player Not the Game," featuring Carl Thomas, will send you on an ethereal ride through Lil' Mo's intricately woven world. Lil' Mo's in full command of her voice and material on Based on a True Story, and after one listen, you'll marvel at this new super-singer. --Felicia A. Wilks

Customer Reviews:

Based On A True Story.......2005-05-18

i remember this album when I was 14. I loved this album and it is tight and she can blow like any other diva. The album is like a chapter in her life,as every song is a reflection of her. With soul and clarity,each song is deliciously brewed and produced under a kaleidoscope of lush instrumentation. She co-wrote some of the songs. This album should have been promoted more. Remember,this was 2001.

Hot!!! a must-buy!!!.......2004-08-28

some people don't get this album cuz they're not from the ghetto like i am. it really shows Lil' Mo's character and the lyrics r really really really really gewd & clever!

...Horrible........2002-11-06

The hype is what made this album so bad. The album had so much hype, it was so long awaited...and then it turned out horribly. The songs are beat. For a great vocalist sure did make a bad album...

Wish there was a 'lil mo' to this average CD.......2002-02-24

The up side: Lil Mo clearly shows some potential in her debut CD. She writes, or co-writes most of the songs on the CD. And she sings the songs with a passion. "My Story" and her gospelized Cyndi Lauper "Time After Time" remake are particularly heartfelt. Her voice is strong and sharp, reminiscent of Michelle from Destiny's Child. Halfway decent ballads/midtempo numbers include "Player Not The Game", "She Cood Neva B Me", "Saturday" and "How Many Times". And of course, there's the hit "Superwoman Pt. II" with Fabolous.

The down side: A little misleading advertising - listeners lured into this CD by the funky electronic bleeps of "Superwoman Pt. II" should NOT expect more of the same. The rest of the CD is largely comprised of midtempo housewife R & B material (although there is "Gangsta", an unnecessary uptempo number built off Snoop's "Gin & Juice").

And the songs are mostly just average, even the better ballads mentioned above. It's the kind of sweet material that plays just fine in the background. There's nothing dreadful about any of it, but there's nothing transcendent either. Not much that steps above the level of routine filler on a Kelly Price or Faith Evans CD. In other words, its a nice first effort, a fine three star CD of the moment. But I find it unlikely that folks will be playing this one much beyond this year, after which plenty of new average "one hit" CDs will come along to replace it.

I remain impressed by Lil Mo's singing and writing efforts. I hope that the songs improve even more with experience. And I recommend that buyers either hold out for a cheap used copy of this - or hold out a few years to see if Lil Mo makes it big enough to merit a 'greatest hits' collection. If she does, I'm sure it'll have the best tracks from this, and if she doesn't last - you probably won't have missed much.

IT'S COO.......2001-11-23

Lil' mo's CD is something that u can sit back and relax to. her best songs are ta da, supa star and sturday. but there is others that are just as good. ofcorse there are other songs that can bore you. but she is a talented young lady that has to sart somewhere and then go from there.

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Mack 10's best album to date
Mack-10-A Westcoast Classic
Like it
WESTSIDE ONLY IN KALI !
A little more laid back on this album.

Based on a True Story
Mack 10
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Based On A True Story

Customer Reviews:

Mack 10's best album to date.......2005-11-30

After hos solid self-titled debut album and the huge success of Westside Connection's "Bow Down" , it was the perfect timing for Mack 10 to release his second album. "Based on a True Story" continues what Bow Down had started - GREAT beats with nothing but West Coast gangsta rap on it. Although Mack 10 lacks Ice Cube and WC's carisma or lyrical abilities, he's still a talented rapper, with a unique voice and high street cred. "Based on a true story" is much beter than his debut, with much much better production and rapping. On this album, Mack 10 sounds the best he's ever sounded - nowdays his rapping is a bit to laid back, lacking emotion - but on this one, Mack One O raps with energy, sounding real hard on quite a few. Lyrically it's all about the streets on this one, drug dealing, killing, hustlin'. No sex songs, no cars songs, just gangsta sh** to the fullest. The production is very impressive. Ant Banks did 4 songs (some of the best are his), Young Tre, Soopafly, Bob Cat, Mack 10 and Ice Cube did the rest. It's West Coast rap at it's highest form and I feel it's a great follow-up to "Bow Down". Guest rappers are AllFrumThaI, Comrads, Ice Cube (on 2 songs and all over the album as well), Snoop Dogg (you can hardly hear his voice on that song, he almost whispers his verse)...I only wish WC was on it too, but it's all good... There's no attempt to go mainstream on this album: It was recorded when West Coast rap was at it's peak, in terms of quality and popularity, so rappers could go on and do their thing without fearing the album won't sell. You won't skip a track on this one, I give you my word, Mack 10's second album is his best solo release ever. Nothing he did after that can match "Based on a true story".

Mack-10-A Westcoast Classic.......2004-02-15

this album is mack 10 at his best.thys album is a banger from start 2 finish and tha outro song based on a true story seals tha greatness of thys album and takes it 2 classic westcoast status.PERFECTION AT ITS PEAK

Like it.......2003-12-17

I like this CD by Mack 10. I cant say its his best, thats why I gave it a 4, but I still find myself bumbing this cd in my truck quite often. Backyard boogie has a tight beat, and the chicken hawk 2 is also a great hit. If you like Mack then grab this cd. Mack still keepin it GaNgStA!

WESTSIDE ONLY IN KALI !.......2000-11-06

MACK 10 DID GOOD IN THIS ALBUM.ONLY IN KALI.

A little more laid back on this album........2000-06-01

With this album, Mack 10 starts to mature as a rapper. His lyrics are less "in your face" most of the time and a little more introspective. The last track on the album, BASED ON A TRUE STORY, is most reflective of this. BACKYARD BOOGIE is a bumpin' party track, INGLEWOOD SWANGIN' is a salute to his hometown, and THE GUPPIES is a mafia type gangsta tale.

The production on this album is very good...tight beats and slick interpolation. Mack's lyrics have matured and have acquired a unique flow. Overall, this is a very well rounded album. A definite gem in the rap game.

Based on a True Story
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A GREAT ALBUM...WELL, 'GREAT' IS A RELATIVE TERM...

like everyone says, Say It Like You Mean It was better...

It grows on you

Why is everyone being so harsh?

Not their best CD
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Customer Reviews:

A GREAT ALBUM...WELL, 'GREAT' IS A RELATIVE TERM..........2006-10-04

First off, SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT should have been better. The songs individually were all great and energetic and everything, but some of them sucked and after listening to the first 8 or so tracks all in a row, it all starts to sound the same...blah! This album is a much more focused and solid effort. ANd the songs are GREAT too! However, when I say 'great' I simply mean better than most of what I end up listening to. It's/they're better than a lot of what's on radio (alt and pop) and I don't get tired of it easily (well, not AS easily...). In other words, this album isn't a profound masterwork of art, but it's a nice bouncy rock and roll album.

like everyone says, Say It Like You Mean It was better..........2006-08-12

the starting line started out as a young pop/rock kind of singers...and i loved it...and now in their Based on a True Story is more mellow, an alternative kind of a music which is in turn not as catchy as the songs in their first CD...their first EP was just like their Say It Like You Mean It and then their second EP, right before Based On A True Story was released it changed a bit..it has already been said but if you thoroughly enjoyed their first CD then think about this before you buy this CD...hope this helps...

-Paul

It grows on you.......2006-08-02

i'll be the first one to admit that when i first bought this CD, it wasn't one of my favorites. however, now, more than a year later, i still enjoy it. it's a more artistically advanced album than say it like you mean it (which i love btw). in my honest opinion as a songwriter, this CD took way more actual songwriting skills. that being said, it is a lot different than TSL's last attempt. but, when all is said and done, this CD just makes me appreciate TSL that much more. their versatility never ceases to amaze me. great job fellas.

Why is everyone being so harsh?.......2006-07-28

Based on a True Story is NOT a bad CD. It's different than Say it Like You Mean It. Kenny's voice is rougher, more mature sounding.

I loved Based on a True Story. Maybe even a little better than Say It Like You Mean It, because of the variety in each song.

Best tracks: Surprise, Surprise

Not their best CD.......2006-06-21

I loved their cd, "Say it like you mean it". But, this cd was terrible. I only enjoyed the song called, "Making love to the camera". Save you're money for any of their other cds.

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Trick's best album: True Story
STILL TRICK'S BEST ALBUM!
oh me oh my oh lord! - its a good thing
Good cd

Based on a True Story
Trick Daddy
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
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ASIN: B00005B51A
Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

Based On A True Story (Part I)
Based On A True Story (Part II)
Oh Me, Oh My
Bout A Lotta Thangs
They Don't Live Long
Kill-A-Head
Now They Wanna Holler
Going Down Like That
Snowin' In Miami
Smoke Out
I'll Be Your Player
I Got Plans
Pimp
Telephone Skit
Ho But You Can't Help It
Gone With Your Bad Self
Gone With Your Bad Self (Bom Bom Mix)

Album Description

Direct from the booming streets of Miami's Liberty City comes hip-hop maestro Trick Daddy and the re-issue of his acclaimed debut, "Based On A True Story". Filled with powerful rhymes taken from the blocks of Anyhood, USA, this album stood out on the strength of its realism and grittiness. His current album, "Thug Matrimony" was certified Gold and is still rising.

Customer Reviews:

Trick's best album: True Story.......2007-06-19

Trick Daddy was at his best when he first came out. No disrespect to his later releases but this one was when he was making songs with a purpose and not making songs that make no sense(think Sugar). The album starts off with Based On A True Story(part 1) where Trick recalls what his brother's last moment living must have been like before he was gunned down(Rip Hollywood) and it leads off into part 2 of Based On A True Story where he tells of how he coped with the news of his fallen brother. Buddy Roe, Trick's best friend, makes a lot of apearances on here but he is actually pretty good and it shows on tracks like Bout A Lotta Thangs, Kill-A-Head, Going Down Like That etc. Jamal of Def Squad fame joins Trick and Buddy Roe on Snowin In Miami and Jt Money makes two appearances on here with Smoke Out and Pimp. Trick Daddy lets Buddy Roe get his chance to shine on I Got Plans and he did a good job. The only track I couldnt stand is the grotesque I'll Be Your Player. There is a reason why they call him "the freakiest freak of all freaks" and that song explains it a little too vividly. Trick ends the album with Verb in a song that starts of with the two of them talking about some nasty broads and ends up in a diss fest where the both of them diss the pants off Luke and for those of you who didnt know, that song is called Gone With Your Bad Self. Bottom Line: Trick Daddy's Based On A True Story was a classic. Trick not only poured out his heart and soul into this album, he also had fun(which is something a lot of rappers have a hard time doing today). Standout Tracks: BASED ON A TRUE STORY(parts 1&2), OH ME OH MY, BOUT A LOTTA THANGS, THEY DONT LIVE LONG, KILL-A-HEAD, GOIN DOWN LIKE THAT, SNOWIN IN MIAMI, I GOT PLANS, HO BUT YOU CANT HELP IT and GONE WITH YOUR BAD SELF.

STILL TRICK'S BEST ALBUM!.......2004-05-26

TRICK DADDY'S DEBUT ALBUM IS STILL HIS BEST. I DON'T CARE WHAT ANYBODY SAYS. ALL HIS BEST STUFF IS ON HERE, LIKE ''KILL
AHEAD'' [WHICH IS THE BEST TRACK ON THE WHOLE CD], ''PIMP'', BOTH OF THE TITLE TRACKS, ''GOIN DOWN LIKE THAT'', AND DEFINITELY ''HO BUT YOU CAN'T HELP IT''. WITH HIS 2PAC-LIKE FLOW AND SOME BUMPIN BEATS, TRICK DADDY IS AT HIS BEST ON THIS ALBUM. A DEFINITE MUST-HAVE FOR ALL TRICK DADDY FANS.

oh me oh my oh lord! - its a good thing.......2003-04-11

debuting with his 1997 release "based..." trick daddy sure knew how to make hits. this album is way too catchy from the hottest beats to the great lyrics. trick opens the album with a reflection of the [end of life] of his brother, which occurred a few years prior to this release (based on a true story 1&2 and oh me oh my). then, trick flips the script by getting into the flossy side of rap (now they wanna holla, bout alotta thangs). next he delves into crime life (killahead and goin down like that). frankly trick goes back and forth between these three themes but hey that's what a thug's about right?! his thug lyrics are hot and bumpin. he also added some flavor by throwing jamal and jt money ... on here. to end the album it didn't hurt by teaming up with verb for the "go'n with yo bad self". this is a hot album ...

Good cd.......2001-06-08

This was Trick Daddy's first cd that they took of the market and now you can buy it again. Its not as good as his newer albums and you wont hear the same people on it. It doesn't have much from sns but you will her jt money on a couple tracks. This is a good debut album and anyone who liked trick daddys other cds i would say this is a must have.

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LOVE THESE KIDS!!
Voices of Hope
Sandtown's Love Offering to the World
Superb work!!

Based on a True Story
Sandtown
Manufacturer: Gotee Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000093FIS
Release Date: 2003-05-06

Tracks:

Hello
Part Of Me (featuring TobyMac)
Way You Love Me
Thank You
Rescue Me (featuring Lisa Kimmey)
Destiny
Walk With Me (featuring The Katinas)
America
Pride (In The Name Of Love) (featuring Michael W. Smith)
I Love You Lord (featuring Israel)
Love Overflowing
Hear Me When I Pray

Customer Reviews:

LOVE THESE KIDS!!.......2006-02-06

I am a teacher...Sandtown came and performed at our school. WOW! They changed the climate of our entire middle school for weeks. Their music is uplifting, but just "COOL" enough to appeal everyone of all ages. They have spirit, energy and love....I love every song on this CD and, without reservation, encourage you to support this amazing group.

Voices of Hope.......2003-05-28

I live near Baltimore and I've followed this choir now for close to four years. This is a truly inspirational CD and they are a truly marvelous group and organization. Buy it.

I simply can't say too many good things about these folks.

Sandtown's Love Offering to the World.......2003-05-15

SANDTOWN

I saw this CD in the box of promos and wondered about it. It was sent to me to promote and to be honest I judged this one by its cover. Pictured on the front cover is a bunch of kids standing and some sitting on the steps on the front of what seems to be an inner city building. "Based on a True Story" is the title that was humbly printed above the word SANDTOWN on the left middle portion of the CD cover. Nothing fancy and I wondered what the "true story" was. I popped in the CD and immediately was welcomed with a very rhythmic shout out "h-e-ll-o, that's the way we say `hello', now that you got the beat, let me see it with your feet..." The shouts were held together with feet stomping and hands clapping a catchy melodic rhythm...well, that definitely got my attention!

I hadn't looked over the CD credits at this point but immediately I recognized a Tobymac influence on the first song "Part of Me". This CD not only captured my attention, but was holding my attention! Sandtown, I have learned, was once a flourishing neighborhood in Baltimore during the 1950s and early 60s and notable for The Royal Theater it was home to. Many famous artists performed at that theater that had become a major attraction and stop on their way to the Apollo in Harlem; Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick and Stevie Wonder are among those who played the Royal which sits on Pennsylvania Avenue. Pennsylvania Ave., during its "heyday" in Baltimore, was the hub of the many jazz clubs that gave stages to Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Sarah Vaughn and many other notable jazz superstars. Sandtown has a musical legacy that is staggering.

Civil Rights opportunities, job losses and other economic changes left Sandtown practically abandoned by people looking to "better" their lives. In 1986 some residents decided to rebuild and launched an effort to do just that. Out of their efforts came a childrens choir. This unique group of children from Sandtown, ages 8-14 rehearse weekly and learn to focus all their youthful energies to create something positive, something profound, and something that should make Sandtown residents proud.

The music of Sandtown is full of fun, vibrant energy, and the innocent soft sounds of young children singing about life and about things of God. At times the music moves me to tears, especially "Hear Me When I Pray". Oh, to hear these kids sing about life, its tragedies, and yet sing with such hope that God is listening to them and giving them strength to overcome any and all obstacles. It's humbling to hear these kids sing about drug abuse, shed blood of a brother, and the untimely pregnancy of a teenage sister, yet find comfort in simply knowing that God hears them when they pray.

There are a couple of familiar songs included on this debut from Sandtown. "America" is beautifully arranged for this children's choir and there is some jazzy guitar riffs and piano chords to offer motion and rhythmic stability as the choir sings the first verse of "America". The familiar chorus is changed around melodically than what one is used to hearing, but it is done with much reverence and the new sound is appreciated. "Let Freedom Ring" the children say, "from the mountains, to the valleys, to the oceans...". "Pride (In the Name of Love) is a popular hit song from U2. Michael W. Smith sings lead here and is supported by the choir of Sandtown. The arrangement is pretty much straightforward with a slightly funky beat to spice it up. Very well done.

Don't judge this CD by its cover. It is a wonderful work of creativity that will carry a new legacy for Sandtown, the town with so much musical, and cultural heritage. It is filled with slow jam type grooves, funk, jazz stylings, basic rhythmic melodies, and even a rock tune! There is a bit of everything here, Tobymac, Michael W. Smith, the Katinas, Lisa Kimmey of Out of Eden, and Isreal join the children on a few tracks, and the talent of the children in the choir is very apparent in every song. The energy alone and the way their voices capture an audience is enough to overlook the occasional "clunker" in the harmony that only those with a trained ear would notice. It is a delight to the ear and at times the sounds, the lyrics, the innocence, pricks the heart. To quote the CD packaging "To experience Sandtown is to experience hope in action."

Buy this album. I have a promotional copy, but I am going to buy one as well because all artist proceeds will directly benefit Sandtown's community, including support for the children's choir, the local efforts such as Habitat for Humanity, the health center, a job development program, drug rehab center and a new school. Sandtown, "Based on a True Story" is a love offering from Sandtown to the world.

4 of 5 stars

Superb work!!.......2003-05-06

What a great combination of kids singing and music! The songs are easy to listen to and sing along with, and the melodies are great! I particularly loved the arrangement of "America." What a new rendering of an old, familiar song. This is a great find if you have a youth choir or work in children's ministry. Pick up 2 copies, one for you to keep and one for you to give away.

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Based on a True Story
Paddy Milner
Manufacturer: Bronze Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000OIOND8
Release Date: 2007-06-04

Tracks:

Blister In The Sun
Jump Into My Car
Bob (Based On A True Story)
Dust
Standing At The Edge Of The World
Hey Bulldog
Smile
Forever Gone
Changes
From Time To Time
Got Your Booty Shaking
Big Sounds
Am I A Smoker?

Album Details

Paddy Milner's Second Album on the Bronze Label Lives Up to all the Promise Shown in his First Album "Walking on Eggshells". 12 Self Penned Tracks, a Beatles Track ("Hey Bulldog") and a Brilliant Version of the Violent Femmes "Blister in the Sun".

Opera Explained: Introduction to Verdi's La Traviata

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Opera Explained: Introduction to Verdi's La Traviata
David Smillie , and David Timson
Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Instructional | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

4-for-3 Opera & Vocal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
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ASIN: B0000682W2
Release Date: 2002-09-17

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Ride 2 dis one!!
My boy done hit ya'll with the real!
My boy done hit ya'll with the real!
This cd is wak

Based on a True Story
Trick Daddy
Manufacturer: Warlock Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music

Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0000010JB
Release Date: 1997-07-29

Tracks:

Based On A True Story Part I
Based On A True Story Part II
Oh Me Oh My
'Bout A Lotta Thangs
They Don't Live Long
Kill-A-Head
Now They Wanna Holler
Going Down Like That
Snowin' In Miami
Smoke Out
I'll Be Your Player
I Got Plans
Pimp
Telephone Skit
Ho But You Can't Help It
Gone With Your Bad Self
Gone With Your Bad Self (Bom Bom Mix)

Customer Reviews:

Ride 2 dis one!!.......1999-08-18

Trick blazes phat cuts off this album. I've got it in my car's CD player right now. This is a CD for all occasions but I don't think there's a better one out there for cruzin' so drop your windows and keep it crunk!!!

My boy done hit ya'll with the real!.......1999-08-01

Being that I am real......... That is just what he is real to his heart. Trick Daddy is taking the airwaves by storm in Gainesville. Everybody want to be Trick Daddy or want their daddy to be Trick. This is an excellent CD and I encourage anyone to listen to it.

My boy done hit ya'll with the real!.......1999-08-01

This cd is wak.......1999-06-15

this cd is wak just like all the other albums that come out from down south and the west coast. yall need to keep it real and start takin some lessons from heads in nyc.

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