E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front

Amazon.com He's one of the most distinctive MCs around--he's taller, has funkier dreads, has great taste in samples (the Knight Rider theme), has a sense of history ("Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check" comes right from the Sugarhill Gang), and ooh, that growl. Ever since his days in Leaders of the New School--let's trace it back to his contribution to A Tribe Called Quest's classic posse cut "Scenario"--Busta's brought something special to the party. It's all there on Extinction Level Event: there's the Armageddon concept, the guest stars (Janet Jackson, Mystikal, Ozzy Osbourne), and a great soundscape to frame Busta's raps. Still, it feels like something's missing: there's no huge standout hit; the production, in the hands of someone like Timbaland, could be even better; and Busta's raps often feel like he's relying more on that voice rather than writing anything new. But it's hard to fault someone who, even with all his success, includes a skit where the B-boy gets reprimanded with the line, "Look, you played-out player, I don't need you--I got a vibrator." --Randy Silver Product Description As a member of influential east coast crew Leaders Of The New School, Busta Rhymes became one of the most recognizable and respected figures in hip-hop. After breaking out with The Coming, Busta set the Hip-Hop world on fire in 1997 with When Disaster Strikes. Now, Busta brings his wild energy, wicked humor and larger-than-life skills to an explosive new level with E.L.E., which boasts unforgettable guest appearances by Janet Jackson and metal icon Ozzy Osborne. [Note: This product is an authorized CD-R and is manufactured on demand] Review At 19 tracks, Extinction, like too many hip-hop releases, is overstuffed for value, and as a result, it's slightly underwhelming.... Nevertheless, this is his most satisfying album to date and far ahead of the aimless efforts of some of his peers. -- Spin The beats and sound effects don't always live up to Rhymes' energy level, but there's enough gothic funk ... to compensate for the clichés. -- Entertainment Weekly With his most accessible album to date, Rhymes performs lyrical somersaults over blistering beats and infectious grooves. -- USA Today
ASIN: B00000F1EF
VSKU: LFV.B00000F1EF.N
Condition: New
Author/Artist:Busta Rhymes
Binding: Audio cd
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