Searching For Jerry Garcia

Searching For Jerry Garcia

Track Listings
1. Knice
2. Clap Wit Me (Prod. By Emile)
3. Biboa's Theme (Prod. By Nick Speed)
4. When God Calls...
5. Forgive Me Feat. 50 Cent (Prod. By Sick Notes)
6. Purple Gang (Prod. By B.R. Gunna)
7. Nat Morris
8. Gurls Wit Da Boom (Prod. By B.R. Gunna)
9. High Rollers Feat. B-Real & Method Man (Prod. By B-Real)
10. Rondell Beene
11. Pimplikeness Feat. D12 (Prod. By Fredwreck)
12. Ali feat. MC Breed (Prod. By Essman)
13. No. T. Lose Feat. King Gordy (Prod. By Jewels)
14. Jump B***ch (Prod. By Ski)
15. M.A.D. Feat. Rude Jude (Prod. By Salam Wreck)
16. 72nd & Central Feat. Obie Trice & J-Hill (Prod. By Essman)
17. Sammy Da Bull Feat. Nate Dogg & Swifty McVay (Prod. By Dirty Bird)
18. Black Wrist Bro's Feat. 1st Born (Prod. By Jewels)
19. Slum Elementz Feat. T-3 of Slum Village & Mudd of 5ela (Prod. By Mr. Porter)
20. Kurt Kobain (Prod. By Emile)

Searching for Jerry Garcia
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • An album brimming with potential.
  • Great album
  • good album, stolen beat
  • I Miss The Hip Hop Shop
  • RIP Proof.
 Searching for Jerry Garcia
Proof
Manufacturer: Iron Fist Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000A2H6KA
Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

  1. Knice
  2. Clap Wit Me (Prod. By Emile)
  3. Biboa's Theme (Prod. By Nick Speed)
  4. When God Calls...
  5. Forgive Me Feat. 50 Cent (Prod. By Sick Notes)
  6. Purple Gang (Prod. By B.R. Gunna)
  7. Nat Morris
  8. Gurls Wit Da Boom (Prod. By B.R. Gunna)
  9. High Rollers Feat. B-Real & Method Man (Prod. By B-Real)
  10. Rondell Beene
  11. Pimplikeness Feat. D12 (Prod. By Fredwreck)
  12. Ali feat. MC Breed (Prod. By Essman)
  13. No. T. Lose Feat. King Gordy (Prod. By Jewels)
  14. Jump B***ch (Prod. By Ski)
  15. M.A.D. Feat. Rude Jude (Prod. By Salam Wreck)
  16. 72nd & Central Feat. Obie Trice & J-Hill (Prod. By Essman)
  17. Sammy Da Bull Feat. Nate Dogg & Swifty McVay (Prod. By Dirty Bird)
  18. Black Wrist Bro's Feat. 1st Born (Prod. By Jewels)
  19. Slum Elementz Feat. T-3 of Slum Village & Mudd of 5ela (Prod. By Mr. Porter)
  20. Kurt Kobain (Prod. By Emile)

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars An album brimming with potential........2007-05-26

Proof's second full-length album, Searching For Jerry Garcia, was released in 2005; a year before his untimely death. I didn't check out this release until last year, after Proof had already lost his life; I was never too big on his work in D12, and neither he nor Bizarre(who both had albums come out within a small span of time) interested me enough to pick up their albums. Following his passing, all of the praise this album received wasn't surprising, but as someone who'd never listened to it, it seemed like another matter of a deceased artist getting unwarranted acclaim; I had to check for myself to see how it faired.

Initially, it didn't click with me. Having been inspired by the recent influx of Detroit-styled underground hip-hop coming out lately(J Dilla's extensive recordings, Black Milk, Phat Kat, etc), I decided to revist this album lately, and I must say, this album is highly dope. It's got a very non-Shady sound to it; in fact, its influences are heavily rooted in the Detroit underground scene. Funk, soul, and traditional hip-hop are all represented thoroughly on this album musically; and Proof rhymes over these dope beats with equally potent rhymes. If anyone ever thought Proof was a two-trick pony, relying only on D12's horrorcore and goofy antics, those beliefs are proven terribly wrong on this release.

Tracks like Forgive Me(which features a hypnotizing 50 hook) and Kurt Cobain reveal Proof's introspective, and brooding personality to the masses. In retrospect, it's awfully depressing that Proof was as obsessed with death as he was, but this style of paranoid influenced hip-hop has long been a staple of hip-hop since the murders of 2Pac and B.I.G. It's not all about melancholic, and angst ridden hip-hop though; Proof delivers some of the finest acid-influenced rap in recent memory. Gurls Wit Da Boom and Purple Gang are two of the finest examples of this, as they're funky anthems that any hip-hop head, no matter how cynical, should be able to get down and groove with.

Rest assured, there's plenty of the gun-toting rhymes abound on this release. Proof's complexity as a lyricist, and reflective personality make these all the more effective though. Unlike most emcees, Proof didn't beliedidn't believe he was invincible, and knew the end would inevitably come one day. Unfortunately, it came far too soon for Proof, as he never got his big break as a solo artist during his life time. Proof's Searching For Jerry Garcia is a very ill album overflowing with skills and potential; it's only a shame that potential was never fully realized, and now, never will be. While not flawless, nor classic, Searching For Jerry Garcia is certainly an album worth adding to your collection.

4 out of 5 stars Great album.......2007-02-15

Proof's lp "Searching For Jerry Garcia" is a great release. He's got some really fresh stuff on here, and I'm actually glad that he released this on his own record label rather than on Shady Records. Since it was released on his own label, I didn't know what to expect, especially production wise. But, I don't think any of the beats fall short, and they all match Proof's rough and tough vocal tone. Proof had something pretty good to offer, I've also heard much of his underground stuff which is also very good as well. Best track is easily Kurt Kobain. It's a shame he passed on as early as he did, but he left us good music to remember him by.

3 out of 5 stars good album, stolen beat.......2006-09-05

i dig this cd, proof kept some quality in the mainstream hip hop scene, may he rest in peace. but my biggest problem with this album is the last song "kurt kobain." the beat is straight up stolen from an atmosphere song (the woman with the tatooed hands) produced by ant, that was released in 2002. sampling is one thing, but ripping beats that have already been done is not cool.

4 out of 5 stars I Miss The Hip Hop Shop.......2006-09-03

I just gotta say that out of D-12, Proof really was the illest MC. I have the UNDERGROUND EP, I have I MISS THE HIP HOP SHOP, and trust even back when he was killin it. For Proof fans or fans of Rap music, go out and cop it. Its a very good listen.

4 out of 5 stars RIP Proof........2006-08-10

great album. not a classic. but a great album from beginning to end. it only shows the potential he had. and what music he could have done with more promotion and production on a major deal. those things we will never know. but i do know that this is must have album in its own way. RIP PROOF
Searching for Jerry Garcia
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • R.I.P.
 Searching for Jerry Garcia
Proof
Manufacturer: Iron Fist Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Gangsta & HardcoreGangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
Pop RapPop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000A2H6KU
Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

  1. Knice
  2. Clap Wit Me (Prod. By Emile)
  3. Biboa's Theme (Prod. By Nick Speed)
  4. When God Calls...
  5. Forgive Me Feat. 50 Cent (Prod. By Sick Notes)
  6. Purple Gang (Prod. By B.R. Gunna)
  7. Nat Morris
  8. Gurls Wit Da Boom (Prod. By B.R. Gunna)
  9. High Rollers Feat. B-Real & Method Man (Prod. By B-Real)
  10. Rondell Beene
  11. Pimplikeness Feat. D12 (Prod. By Fredwreck)
  12. Ali feat. MC Breed (Prod. By Essman)
  13. No. T. Lose Feat. King Gordy (Prod. By Jewels)
  14. Jump B***ch (Prod. By Ski)
  15. M.A.D. Feat. Rude Jude (Prod. By Salam Wreck)
  16. 72nd & Central Feat. Obie Trice & J-Hill (Prod. By Essman)
  17. Sammy Da Bull Feat. Nate Dogg & Swifty McVay (Prod. By Dirty Bird)
  18. Black Wrist Bro's Feat. 1st Born (Prod. By Jewels)
  19. Slum Elementz Feat. T-3 of Slum Village & Mudd of 5ela (Prod. By Mr. Porter)
  20. Kurt Kobain (Prod. By Emile)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars R.I.P........2006-04-13

Ya'll pick up this album and see real hip hop with heart. All this hip hop violence needs to stop. It does nothing but hurt hip hop's image and what it stands for. Respect to his family and all his label/band mates. This is a sad loss for hip hop, he was a true freestyle genius. Hopefully people are going to learn from this. R.I.P. Proof, THE GOOD DIE YOUNG.
Searching for Jerry Garcia
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Best solo album from D12 member since Marshall Mathers LP!
  • great album
  • great cd
 Searching for Jerry Garcia
Proof
Manufacturer: Iron Fist Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Gangsta & HardcoreGangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
Pop RapPop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000A2H6KK
Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

  1. Knice
  2. Clap Wit Me (Prod. By Emile)
  3. Biboa's Theme (Prod. By Nick Speed)
  4. When God Calls...
  5. Forgive Me Feat. 50 Cent (Prod. By Sick Notes)
  6. Purple Gang (Prod. By B.R. Gunna)
  7. Nat Morris
  8. Gurls Wit Da Boom (Prod. By B.R. Gunna)
  9. High Rollers Feat. B-Real & Method Man (Prod. By B-Real)
  10. Rondell Beene
  11. Pimplikeness Feat. D12 (Prod. By Fredwreck)
  12. Ali feat. MC Breed (Prod. By Essman)
  13. No. T. Lose Feat. King Gordy (Prod. By Jewels)
  14. Jump B***ch (Prod. By Ski)
  15. M.A.D. Feat. Rude Jude (Prod. By Salam Wreck)
  16. 72nd & Central Feat. Obie Trice & J-Hill (Prod. By Essman)
  17. Sammy Da Bull Feat. Nate Dogg & Swifty McVay (Prod. By Dirty Bird)
  18. Black Wrist Bro's Feat. 1st Born (Prod. By Jewels)
  19. Slum Elementz Feat. T-3 of Slum Village & Mudd of 5ela (Prod. By Mr. Porter)
  20. Kurt Kobain (Prod. By Emile)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Best solo album from D12 member since Marshall Mathers LP!.......2005-10-24

One of the best albums Ive heard this year especially from that camp. I Love Aftermath/Shady/G-Unit probably more than the next guy, but this album seems grimier and more street than anything out right now. My favorite songs are : Biboa's Theme
Gurlz Wit Da Boom &
Sammy Da Bull
Great Album!

5 out of 5 stars great album.......2005-09-03

you know what, there is definitely no doubt in my mind that proof helps Em write a lot of Em's lyrics cuz if you listen to this album, you'll hear a lot of the same lyrically-genius compound-syllable rhymes that eminem uses all the time. he even got some common/jay-z lyrics in there like "I married the game, my mistress is fame." i say this is definitely a great album. too bad recognition of the best artists does not correlate with record sales..

4 out of 5 stars great cd.......2005-08-17

this is a very good cd. proof displays many good lyrics to go along with above average beats. the three best songs on this cd are:
1. black wrist bros
2. forgive me
3. kurt cobain
overall my expectations were exceeded and i recommend this cd to any d-12 or hip hop fan in general.

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