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Elements => Tha Vault => Album Review => Topic started by: That_Cracka_J on July 31, 2002, 12:22:26 PM
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DJ Quik – Rhythm-al-ism
1. Rhythm-al-ism…Tight ass production. Electric guitars are a nice touch. Quik flows his ass off. My only complaint is the track is too short. 4/5
2. We still party…Soft, laidback production. Quik lays down some hella tight verses. Dionne Knighton sounds perfect on the hook. 5/5
3. So many wayz…Quality production matched with tight verses from Quik and all guest artists. A+ hook. 4/5
4. Hand in hand…Soft production, almost R&B-ish. It fits the song well though. Hook sounds great. 3.5/5
5. Down, down, down…Weird production, but it still sounds good. Suga Free’s verse stands out as the best on the song. 3.5/5
6. You’z a gangsta…Smooth laidback production. He squashes the beef with MC Eiht here. Great lyrical content. Catchy hook. 4.5/5
7. I useta know her…The beat is too fast. Still, Quik keeps his flow consistent with the fast-paced production and has some interesting lyrics, then you forget how fast the beat is. 3.5/5
8. No doubt…The beat gets your attention right off the jump. You can’t help but nod your head to it. Playa Hamm and Suga Free appear. Suga Free lays down another hella tight verse. 4/5
9. Speed…The beginning of the track promises to be a tight beat, but then it changes up into another fast beat. Quik flows well, but the beat is just too fast. 3/5
10. Whateva U do…Straight R&B flavored track, and damn, it sounds great. Quik sounds comfortable as hell flowing to the beat. Dionne Knighton provides another bomb ass hook. 4.5/5
11. Thinkin’ bout U…Nice laidback beat. Verses are average, but the smooth production really make it worth listening to. 4/5
12. El’s interlude…El DeBarge is featured here on a 4 minute R&B track. It’s a smooth track, but you really have to be in the mood to listen to it. 3.5/5
13. Medley for a “V” (The pussy medley)…A long track featuring many guest artists including Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg. Quik’s on the last verse spitting his rhyme backwards??? Smooth production. 3.5/5
14. Bombudd II…Jamaican sounding track. Boring track, nothing worth hearing. 1/5
15. Get 2getha again…Features 2nd II None, AMG, El DeBarge, and Hi-C. Good beat and decent lyrics. 3.5/5
16. Reprise (Medley for a “V”)…outro
OVERALL…4.25/5
This album is just littered with quality tracks. Only one track gets a perfect rating, but nothing is worth skipping except for “Bombudd”, which is basically an interlude anyway. The guest artist deliver on almost every track they appear on, and Quik never disappoints on the mic. Consistent production and flow from Quik.
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I agree with that review for the most part. My favorite Quik album and I think his best work.
Nice Review mayne
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I love this album! Songs like "So Many Wayz", "I Useta Know Her" or "No Doubt" show how versatile DJ Quik is as a producer.
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dam i gotta get this cd again i lost mine b4 it use 2 b 1 of my favorites til i lost it
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this is the only quik cd i have...and i've been happy with the pruchase...i'd give it a 3.75/5.
peace.
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This is really a half assed review. I cant believe you gave bomb bud 2 1/5. Just cause you dont like regaee doesnt mean its a bad song. Also you're just saying if its a good beat and if the lyrics are ok. If I didnt have this cd I might think its just average by reading this but its so much better.
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Well, that is why this section is all about OPINIONS. I put MY ratings on a song. So am I supposed to factor in if OTHER people like songs on MY reviews? No, everybody's taste in music and songs is different, so respect my opinion and I'll respect yours.
......so what else is "half-assed" about it? You said by reading this you'd think it'd be an average CD. Did you not look at the song and total album ratings? 4.25/5....uh, that's well above average.
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I said it was half assed because you put a line or two for each song. Thats why id think it was just average. People always overrate cds so I wouldnt even pay attention to the 4.5/5 Id just think if all you could say about the songs was "the beat was good and rhymes were good" it would just seem average. Not really good. Therefor not worth my money.
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I ALWAYS bump dis album in my car...
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Nice review, overall id give it a 4... there are some really dope tracks on here, my favourites are "You'z a gangsta" "so many wayz" and "Rhythm-al-ism".
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i think the pussy melodie is dope shit...5/5....the rest you're right on point with
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I LOVE Speed... the flow's just brilliant, the beat's fast but the impressive thing is he keeps up with it without messing up the lyrical quality... thats a 4+ song for me..otherwise I agree...
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Nice review!!But I dont have this album,damn it!I cant found it in my country....I only have 2 quik's CDs.
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Nice review. I have this cd and i really like. Not my favorite quik album tho. Safe+Sound is my favorite.
peace
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Dope album. Prob my 2nd fav album of quik.
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Greatest album of all time 8)
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damn alot of peeps got banned that posted in here
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classic album
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1. Rhythm-al-ism Right when you put the cd in the deck, you know you're in for a treat just based on the first song, a melodic rhythmic joy ride 4/5
2. We still party Yall got to hear this in a club. It sounds even better in that environment. 5/5
3. So many wayz I love this song. 5/5
4. Hand in hand Some smooth r&b type shit with james debarge on the hook. 4.5/5
5. Down, down, down Suga Free!!!! Catastrophe!!!!!! 5/5
6. You’z a gangsta No I'm not! He really explains a lot of the drama that's happened, including his beef with Eiht, the drama around Biggie, abandoning gangsta rap and the violence and negativity that surrounds it. You knew at this point in his career that Quik matured as an artist. 4.5/5
7. I useta know her Some funny lines by AMG.
4/5
8. No doubt Another great Suga Free verse! 4.5/5
9. Speed This is my favorite song on the album. The beat is fuckin sick, 135 bpm and AMG and DJ Quik just flow over it perfectly. 5/5
10. Whateva U do A Real slow r&b groove. There are some nice instrument solos at the end although it does go for a while. 4/5
11. Thinkin’ bout U Some more smooth shit by Quik. 4/5
12. El’s interlude To me, this is the only lull in the album. It just seems out of place and the only reason that this isn't a 5 mic album for me. The El Debarge song on Balance and Options is much better. 2.5/5
13. Medley for a “V” (The pussy medley) A fun, bouncy track featuring everybody and they mama. Snoop, Nate, AMG, II2None, Hi-C and El Debarge all get down. 4.5/5
14. Bombudd II Sequel to the original Bombudd on Quik is the Name. 4/5
15. Get 2getha again…Features 2nd II None, AMG, El DeBarge, and Hi-C. Great way to close out the album. Nice. 4.5/5
16. Reprise (Medley for a “V”)…outro
Overall: 4.5 mics, my second favorite Quik album, a definite masterpeice that will never get old.
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dope album 4 a smart guy .. talented producer thats the album i like the most wit safe+sound; the only bad thing is that this alb' sound too much RnB..too much party tracks...but i like it
safe+sound iz da real masterpiece
and Oh boy the V reprise is fuckin tight O.h. m.y. g.o.d.! thats insane being good lyke that :o
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Definitely one of the best albums I own. Over 2 years after I posted in here and I still got this album on constant rotation.
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Very high quality album. The only song I dont like is the single he put out off that album. The rest is lovely.
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A classic! One of my top ten rap albums.
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classic quik shit...it's a party all the way thru
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i think the pussy melodie is dope shit...5/5....the rest you're right on point with
definitaly i love that song quiks reversed verse is kinda weird but cool
and so many ways is a def 5 other than that on point
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Love this CD propz
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an all-time american musical classic 8)
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an all-time american musical classic 8)
yeah not jus in the rap genre every1
its a classic cd
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Classic shit. DJ Quik continues to be the most underrated artist in all of music. I mean that.
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juronimo's review is more like mine than the original one... classic album, but safe'n'sound is my fave...
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luv this album!
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I luv this album so much i had to my own review. peep.
1. Rhythm-al-ism (Intro) - Quiks flow floats over light guitars and effects until the point when he welcomes us to the world of the rythym-al-ism, and a wall of sound overwelms your ears; it's at this moment you know the rest of the album will be unlike any other west coast album ever.
2. We Still Party - A slow heavy hitting drum accompanied by a soft piano roll seems awkward at first coming out of the intro, but soon the music begins to take familiarity in your head and you find yourself nodding along to it, the hook is great for a party song but still has that refelctive veteran feel to it.
3. So Many Wayz - Classic Quik feel to it; processed guitar sounds and reverberated claps keep the track bouncing while Quik and his homies take turns puttin it down in so many wayz.
4. Hand In Hand - Most fans describe this as their least favorite track on the album for it's soft r&b vibe, however the message put down in the track remains true throughout society. Get your game up, then comes money, then comes the women. If only kids would recognize this lesson early on in life...
5. Down, Down, Down - Funky slap bass and bouncy drums set the scene for some class A pimp rhymes, everytime I hear this I wanna slap a ho in the face with my cock. The only drawback for me is the awkward sounding synth in the chorus. That aside though, all mc's are on point. especially Suga Free, I can't even sum his verse up in words, it's an energy you feel. One of my fav tracks.
6. You'z A Ganxta - G Funk sounding track dedicated to reversing the negative stigma that surrounded Quik throughout his career. An honest look at his years in the rap game and the gangsta image he incurred over time. Awesome chrous blending smooth vocals and light scratching.
7. I Useta Know Her - Old school sounding track that once again utilizes the zapp box vocals. Funky as hell, but sounds like it belongs on a previous album maybe. Good storytelling by Quik though, and adds variety to the cd.
8. No Doubt - The first track I had ever heard from this album, still one of my favs. Great beat that knocks when youre riding around town on a sunny day, once again Suga Free rips the track in half bringing the energy up a level.
9. Speed - One of my least favs on the album, are they talking about the drug speed? Still, the vocals flow good over the faster beat and the guitar intro puts you ina different place than the rest of the album does.
10. Whateva U Do - By far the most elaborate production on the entire album, this track is a masterpiece that can be felt by music fans of all ages. The background band just jams for several minutes without vocals leaving you asking "is this a rap record?" Nope, just beautiful music.
11. Thinkin' 'Bout U - Downtempo, lovers track. Nice little horn samples give it that certain swagger you'd expect from the prince of the westcoast. Quiks vocals have an airy feel almost floating over the song. A great song period.
12. El's Interlude - SMOKE TRACK, feels like an old school joint you'd hear on the radio with a high tech revamping. If you're not a fan of singing, you might not appreciate it as much, but fuck you. go listen to some daygo gangsta shit. El Debarge comes soulful on here.
13. Medley for a 'V' (The P***y Medley) - Nice change of pace. Upbeat song about the pussy, how can you hate! Its got a great lineup talent wise, if you're a heterosexual from Cali, you are obligated to like this song. I dont know wtf is with quiks verse, but whatever. I'm a get some pussy tonight!
14. Bombudd II - I just have to laugh when I hear this, usually cuz I'm high. Quik dedicating a track to the good weed, in a jamaican accent. haha... trippy effects in the song like any good reggae track.
15. Get 2Getha Again - I think this is my fav track on the album. Bangs hard but it's got that warm feeling to it and a soft chorus from El Debarge, makes me wanna see my firends and family. Aint got time to play hollywood squares witcha back it up!
16. Reprise (Medley For A 'V') - The much needed instrumental track for the album, reprise of the pussy medley, good background music that anyone can appreciate.
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^^^^ good review
I agree with everything except you not liking "speed".... that song is dope! he flows real quick, he says some humor shit too, him and AMG
also "Hand In Hand" is one of my favorites on tha album.... that beat is nice plus Quik and Gangsta D have good verses, KK's isn't that good :P
not a track I dislike on here.... all of em are potential 5/5 to me ;D I play this shit all the time
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^^^i cant stop playing it, its 1 of my favs of all time, every song a 5/5 4 me apart from bombudd 2 tht gets a 4/5 but still a nice beat
quiks best work and will always be a classic
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CATASTROPHE!!!
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Whatever U Do might be the most sophisticated hip-hop song musically ever made...
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Whatever U Do might be the most sophisticated hip-hop song musically ever made...
Yep, I used to skip that song all th time, but then I listened to it at school with my headphones on and it's become one of my fav. tracks on the album since. Need to by the CD though, my copy is scrathed like a motherfucker some tracks skip and Reprise (Medley For A 'V') doesn't even play anymore >:(
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I luv this album so much i had to my own review. peep.
1. Rhythm-al-ism (Intro) - Quiks flow floats over light guitars and effects until the point when he welcomes us to the world of the rythym-al-ism, and a wall of sound overwelms your ears; it's at this moment you know the rest of the album will be unlike any other west coast album ever.
2. We Still Party - A slow heavy hitting drum accompanied by a soft piano roll seems awkward at first coming out of the intro, but soon the music begins to take familiarity in your head and you find yourself nodding along to it, the hook is great for a party song but still has that refelctive veteran feel to it.
3. So Many Wayz - Classic Quik feel to it; processed guitar sounds and reverberated claps keep the track bouncing while Quik and his homies take turns puttin it down in so many wayz.
4. Hand In Hand - Most fans describe this as their least favorite track on the album for it's soft r&b vibe, however the message put down in the track remains true throughout society. Get your game up, then comes money, then comes the women. If only kids would recognize this lesson early on in life...
5. Down, Down, Down - Funky slap bass and bouncy drums set the scene for some class A pimp rhymes, everytime I hear this I wanna slap a ho in the face with my cock. The only drawback for me is the awkward sounding synth in the chorus. That aside though, all mc's are on point. especially Suga Free, I can't even sum his verse up in words, it's an energy you feel. One of my fav tracks.
6. You'z A Ganxta - G Funk sounding track dedicated to reversing the negative stigma that surrounded Quik throughout his career. An honest look at his years in the rap game and the gangsta image he incurred over time. Awesome chrous blending smooth vocals and light scratching.
7. I Useta Know Her - Old school sounding track that once again utilizes the zapp box vocals. Funky as hell, but sounds like it belongs on a previous album maybe. Good storytelling by Quik though, and adds variety to the cd.
8. No Doubt - The first track I had ever heard from this album, still one of my favs. Great beat that knocks when youre riding around town on a sunny day, once again Suga Free rips the track in half bringing the energy up a level.
9. Speed - One of my least favs on the album, are they talking about the drug speed? Still, the vocals flow good over the faster beat and the guitar intro puts you ina different place than the rest of the album does.
10. Whateva U Do - By far the most elaborate production on the entire album, this track is a masterpiece that can be felt by music fans of all ages. The background band just jams for several minutes without vocals leaving you asking "is this a rap record?" Nope, just beautiful music.
11. Thinkin' 'Bout U - Downtempo, lovers track. Nice little horn samples give it that certain swagger you'd expect from the prince of the westcoast. Quiks vocals have an airy feel almost floating over the song. A great song period.
12. El's Interlude - SMOKE TRACK, feels like an old school joint you'd hear on the radio with a high tech revamping. If you're not a fan of singing, you might not appreciate it as much, but fuck you. go listen to some daygo gangsta shit. El Debarge comes soulful on here.
13. Medley for a 'V' (The P***y Medley) - Nice change of pace. Upbeat song about the pussy, how can you hate! Its got a great lineup talent wise, if you're a heterosexual from Cali, you are obligated to like this song. I dont know wtf is with quiks verse, but whatever. I'm a get some pussy tonight!
14. Bombudd II - I just have to laugh when I hear this, usually cuz I'm high. Quik dedicating a track to the good weed, in a jamaican accent. haha... trippy effects in the song like any good reggae track.
15. Get 2Getha Again - I think this is my fav track on the album. Bangs hard but it's got that warm feeling to it and a soft chorus from El Debarge, makes me wanna see my firends and family. Aint got time to play hollywood squares witcha back it up!
16. Reprise (Medley For A 'V') - The much needed instrumental track for the album, reprise of the pussy medley, good background music that anyone can appreciate.
^Great review. Well articulated. Just cuz of this review I am about to pop in rhythmalism. Propz.
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THIS CD IS TIGHT. . .EVER SINCE I GOT IT BACK IN LIKE 99. . .IM PRETTY SURE IT WAS BACK THEN. . .I LIKED THE WHOLE THING EXCEPT FOR EL'S INTERLUDE
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this is the only quik cd i have...and i've been happy with the pruchase...i'd give it a 3.75/5.
peace.
Since i wrote this in 2002, i have completely changed my mind as i am now a huge fan of Quik, with all his albums and dvd. I give this album a 8.5/10
great album all the way through,
chill
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still a certified 10/10 classic for me and prob will be in 10 years time aswell
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1. Rhythm-al-ism Right when you put the cd in the deck, you know you're in for a treat just based on the first song, a melodic rhythmic joy ride 4/5
2. We still party Yall got to hear this in a club. It sounds even better in that environment. 5/5
3. So many wayz I love this song. 5/5
4. Hand in hand Some smooth r&b type shit with james debarge on the hook. 4.5/5
5. Down, down, down Suga Free!!!! Catastrophe!!!!!! 5/5
6. You’z a gangsta No I'm not! He really explains a lot of the drama that's happened, including his beef with Eiht, the drama around Biggie, abandoning gangsta rap and the violence and negativity that surrounds it. You knew at this point in his career that Quik matured as an artist. 4.5/5
7. I useta know her Some funny lines by AMG.
4/5
8. No doubt Another great Suga Free verse! 4.5/5
9. Speed This is my favorite song on the album. The beat is fuckin sick, 135 bpm and AMG and DJ Quik just flow over it perfectly. 5/5
10. Whateva U do A Real slow r&b groove. There are some nice instrument solos at the end although it does go for a while. 4/5
11. Thinkin’ bout U Some more smooth shit by Quik. 4/5
12. El’s interlude To me, this is the only lull in the album. It just seems out of place and the only reason that this isn't a 5 mic album for me. The El Debarge song on Balance and Options is much better. 2.5/5
13. Medley for a “V” (The pussy medley) A fun, bouncy track featuring everybody and they mama. Snoop, Nate, AMG, II2None, Hi-C and El Debarge all get down. 4.5/5
14. Bombudd II Sequel to the original Bombudd on Quik is the Name. 4/5
15. Get 2getha again…Features 2nd II None, AMG, El DeBarge, and Hi-C. Great way to close out the album. Nice. 4.5/5
16. Reprise (Medley for a “V”)…outro
Overall: 4.5 mics, my second favorite Quik album, a definite masterpeice that will never get old.
Nowwwww this is a very good review from one of the best albums from Quik... i love quik so only a true fan from him can review his shit... i got all the fuckin productionz from him... a entire collection and Rhythm-al-ism is a tigh album... deserve 4.75/5... for sureeeeeeeeee
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Dis man is Amerika'z Most Complete Artist....nuff said 8)
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Damn this album is deep one of the most complete albums in hip hop history
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I agree with that review for the most part. My favorite Quik album and I think his best work.
Nice Review mayne
had a gay cover tho
but no the album is a classic to me
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Try spacing your review more next time. Very hard read because it was too cluttered
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still a certified 10/10 classic for me and prob will be in 10 years time aswell
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Quik's best album IMO
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Very dope and smooth jamming album. Dj Quik did it real dope. Classic.