Customer Reviews

All Work No Play

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Great CD.......In my book it is #5 star CD .....It seems unfair that R-Kelly got all the credit when he first started out and then just dumped the group that made him a superstar. P.A. is great, but needed more 'promotion' to show the 'world' where R-Kelly came from!!!

When I first listen to All Work/No Play I was amazed. The beats were tha bomb. And all of the songs on the CD was very interesting and it got my attention instantly. The music made you listen to the words and not just focus on the beats. I listen to the CD everyday or whenever I have the time.

Public Announcement is the group that played the background for R. Kelly's debut and this is their first coming titled All Work, No Play. It's hard to seperate the fact that they are a group all their own, but after listening to their debut it sounds as if R. Kelly is still present in "Body Bumpin' (Yippie-Yi-Yo)" and "Turn The Hands" just for starters. "It's About Time" has the same one, two kick arrangements but has a fuller, soulful chorus involved. Public Announcement is lead by writer Felony Davis and mostly produced by member Earl Robinson as they take control with many subjects and angles to make this release complete. As sexy and heartfelt as some of the titles are the title track gives an example of their talents. The release hit a high note with the "Body Bumpin' (Yippie-Yi-Yo) - R&B Remix" featuring Mingo Valentino and "Alone" for a more up tempo selection worth checking out. "Homey", a personal favoriate, that resembles a Isley Brothers tune with its guitar solo is what places this album in the elite of great albums. You couldn't have a Chicago release without a stepping song as "Y To The Yippie (Step On)" released before R. Kelly made it popular! P.A. also pays their respects to classic r&b with the remake to "Straight From The Heart". All Work, No Play has everything including desert for a full course meal.

Fel has made PA a force 2 be delt with!! I've known the brotha since high school (Gage Park). He and his sister sang in our high school talent show, and they blew it away!! I felt he would persue this and make a name 4 himself. I can't express how proud I am of this man. I've started a small production Co. of my own, it's called "Songs By Matthe'". Although he writes himself, I would hope to produce to the group a song of my own. Keep on giving it 2 them bro, it's your world. GOD BLESS. (312)295-3346 W/VOICE.

This CD is off the chain. I listen to this CD all the time. At first I didn't think I would like the CD, but after I had listened to the CD I liked it. If u like listening to slow music then u would like this CD. If u don't have it then u should go out and get it cus its off the chain.

I had this album on cassette and had been looking for the CD for years...
One of my All Time Favorites and of course I should have known that I would be able to find it on "AMAZON"...!!!
I'm in Heaven....Thanks...!!!

i got this cd and it is way to tight! i just brought it after hearing so much about this group, and let me tell you it's NO.#1 on my love list.If you don't have this cd ,you're are missing out on a cd that will blow your mind out of this universe!!!!!!

After R.Kelly kicked them to the crib, Public Announcement took a six year hiatus and returned on the scene. Fueled by the infectious single Body Bumpin(Yippie-Yi-Yo)and it's remix this CD is actually quite good. The group even handles Con Funk Shun's Staright From The Heart very well and would make the group proud.

This CD is great! These men have wonderful voices to go along with there good looks! I can't wait till the come out with another CD! I could listen to them all night and day!They sing about all real life situations and they do it well! Keep up the good work fellas!!

The whole cd sounds great, especially the song "straight from the heart." I listen to that one over and over again before I go to bed.--Sophie M.