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1999 Grammy Rap Nominees | 
 enlarge | Creator: Various Artists
Label: Elektra / Wea
Category: Music
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 307875
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 075596238021
EAN: 0075596238021
ASIN: B00000HZFS
Release Date: February 9, 1999
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| Tracks:
| • | Dangerous - Smith, Trevor | | • | The Lost Ones - Hill, Lauryn | | • | Gone Till November - Jean, Wyclef | | • | Gettin' Jiggy Wit It - Barnes, Samuel | | • | Money Ain't a Thang - Dupri, Jermaine | | • | Deja Vu (Uptown Baby) - Fagen, Donald | | • | Rosa Parks - Patton, Antwan Andr | | • | Ghetto Supastar That Is What You Are - Pras | | • | You Came Up - Rios, C. | | • | Sweetheart - Warner, Peter | | • | Lookin' at Me - Betha, Mason | | • | Find a Way - Fareed, Kamaal |
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 Rap At It's Finest March 1, 2005
GMac (Anywhere, USA)
It was 1988 when Grammy added the award for Best Rap Performance; the Academy's first recognition of rap as a music genre. Ten years later, the Grammys had three Rap category awards (Best Rap Solo Performance, Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group & Best Rap Album); they also felt so comfident with the popularity of the genre that they could release a separate CD, just for the rap awards. Coolio & L.V.'s "Gangsta's Paradise" was on "Grammy Nominees 1996", but this was still a big risk. The gamble turned out to be well worth it: "Grammy Rap Nominees 1999" is one of the best rap compilations ever put together. Every song is blooming both entertainment wise and artisticly. It's a wonderus mix with gangsta, old school, "rap-metal", dirty south, latin, and R&B based. A perfect nominee round-up:
(1) Busta Rhymes "Dangerous" A-. More relaxed than Busta's usual, yet it still contains a cool vibe in it's energy. His lyrics don't amount to anything but a highly enjoyable, slickly produced rap track. Busta finds his own voice and sticks to a terrific flow to create a catchy listen.
(2) Lauryn Hill "The Lost Ones" A+. Rap doesn't have to be violent and mean; something this song proves. Lauryn Hill's masterpiece song (yes, better than "Doo Wop (That Thing)") is almost philosophical in it's messages about relationships and life. Almost mezmerizing as it hooks the listener from the start, and keeps you with deep thoughts through the end.
(3) Wyclef Jean "Gone Till November" A. Wyclef ramains one of the most talented and underappreaciated artists in the industry. With it's R&B crossover effect, this is a beautiful, positive rap song packed with emotion. Wyclef keeps it at a perfect length and lets emotion slowly come out to achive a deep impact. This is a small treasure.
(4) Will Smith "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" A-. A fun, endlessly enjoyable old school song that reminds us of what rap is really about. "Big Will" could not have chosen a better time for a comeback; his bouncy style was the perfect balance to the dark hip-hop of the time. No curses, no explicit content; just catchy lyrics with an unforgettable beat.
(5) Beastie Boys "Intergalactic" B+. Hot on the heals of OutKast' "Elevators (Me and You)", here is another rap song with a "sci-fi backdrop". It's refreshing to hear the Boys tweak their style and try soomething different. The song is never boring and often captures your attention. Quirky beats and tight lyrics; even if they don't really have a purpose.
(6) Jermaine Dupri feat. Jay-Z "Money Ain't A Thang" A. Designed to be a lyrical showcase for both Jigga and JD; this suceeds phenomenally. Both artist keep creative verses coming in a terrific flow that never stops, or slows down. The content may be somewhat standard; but the production more than makes up for it. If nothing else, this is two artists at the top of their game. In the end, this is a great rap song.
(7) Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz "Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)" A. One hit wonders? Without a question. But this still remains THE rap anthem for New York City; the lyrics have a quite unique flow and beat to them that we don't even mind the long running time. Also makes a terrific use of Steely Dan's "Black Cow". Not the best rap song ever, but a good one.
(8) OutKast "Rosa Parks" B. OutKast is possibly the greatest rap group ever, but this isn't their best work. The song is different and blooming with their own unique style. The oddness benfits the song at first then becomes distracting, as the song begins to lose it's purpose. It's a mess, but it's a mess that is definetly worth a listen.
(9) Pras Michel feat. Ol' Dirty Bastard and introducing Mya "Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)" A-. A terrific showcase for three imensely talented artists. The beat has a rather captivating effect, while the lyrics are filled with hidden depth and meaning. Mya also made her first performance on this clever, catchy track from the film "Bulworth".
(10) Big Punisher feat. Noreaga "You Came Up" A-. With a loud bang, Big Punisher kicked off Latino hip-hop in '98. This track is a cool, slick production which demonstates the emormnous talent he had as an MC. A tough chorus by Noreaga and a killer horn arrangment are also great additions.
(11) Jermaine Dupri and Mariah Carey "Sweetheart" A. Rap/R&B duets don't get much better than this. The two artists mix well together during this cool love song, filled with beautiful/cool lyrics. Jermaine is as great as ever, and Mariah proves that she can do pop, R&B and rap all with perfection. A terrific song for any genre of music.
(12) Ma$e feat Puff Daddy "Lookin' At Me" B. An enjoyable, lightweight rap track from the Bad Boy label. The only msjor flaw is that it is Puff Daddy who shine through on what is supposed to be Ma$e's debut single. You have to winder what the song could have been had Ma$e been allowed to take over; still the track ends up being a good time.
(13) A Tribe Called Quest "Find A Way" A-. Rap legends returning to top form. Instead of pounding lyrics on, the song is lightweight and develops with a relaxed ease. The lyrics and voices are as good as ever, although it's the beat that brings the song to take-off velocity. A small little song that reminds us where rap came from.
Bottom Line:****. Not only does this annouce rap as a major music force, but it conveys just how powerful the genre can be in it's top form. This is an album for not only current rap fans, but also for new comers looking for a terrific sampler. It may only have thirteen songs, but this is a unique album that is definetly worth many listens. THIS is what rap/hip-hop should be!
 Pretty weak September 10, 2000
New Customer (USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
There are only a couple of good songs on here. I don't have this and I'm glad I don't. Don't buy this
Rock Jocks, Please do not rate this cd! October 9, 1999
Bob (motown, FL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you don't like rap, why are you looking for rap cds to put down??? I could go to the Presidents of the United States of America's website and give them one star! Anyway, if you like this STYLE of music, this is a great cd for the money.
 How did these people ever get grammy nominations August 31, 1999
Just listen to the Presidents of the United States of America one time and you will never go back to this . This is a sad excuse for music.
This is not music August 31, 1999
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Presidents of the United States of America make all of these so called artists look like side-show clown hics. I hope that nobody makes the mistake of wasting there money on this cd when they could get some POTUSA rap.
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