Chicago '85... The Movie [Cutout]

Dave Hollister | Format: Audio CD

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• Audio CD
• Format: Cutout
• ASIN: B002FPOP2W
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• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
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Editorial Reviews

1. Interlude (I'm Not Complete) 2. Keep on Lovin' 3. Take Care of Home 4. One Woman Man 5. We've Come Too Far 6. You Can't Say 7. Yo Baby's Daddy 8. Don't Take My Girl Away 9. Destiny 10. Doin' Wrong 11. On the Side 12. A Woman Will 13. I Don't Want to Be a Hustler 14. I'm Not CompletE Personnel includes: Dave Hollister (vocals); Tank, Steve Huff, Walter (Lil Walt) Milsap III, Chucky Thompson (various instruments); Bob Robinson (acoustic guitar, piano, Fender Rhodes piano, Hammond B-3 organ, keyboards); Overdose, Joey Williams (guitar); Keith Pelzer (piano); Tim Kelley (keyboards, electric bass, drums, percussion, programming); Eugene Peoples (keyboards, bass, programming, background vocals); Dalvin DeGrate (drums); Guru Keaton (programming); Prathan Williams, Candice Nelson, Daniel Johnson, Ryan Toby, K-Ci Haley (background vocals). Engineers incluede: Bill Malina, Jesse "Bizz" Stewart, Andy Haller. Chicago native Dave Hollister recalls his past situations on Chicago 85... The Movie. A great follow-up to his gold CD Ghetto Hymns, the singer/songwriter enlists top talent such as Mike City (who has worked with another Chicago native, Carl Thomas) to make his recollections crystal clear. The title actually refers to a rough period in Hollister's life when he found out that his father was actually his stepfather and in an act of rebellion began gangbanging. Chicago-based producer Steve Huff, who also had success with Avant, produced the lead single, "One Woman Man," which began quickly racing up the charts. On the solid mid-tempo slammer "Keep on Lovin' Me," Hollister sings about a woman he admires even when she curses him out and makes his bail. The singer almost reaches operatic vibes on the sparse "Destiny" with its swirling string arrangement. On the confessional "Doin'

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's a beautiful thing, December 7, 2000

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"explicit" (Augusta, Ga) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chicago 85 the Movie (Audio CD)

. . . to watch an artist grow and mature hand in hand with their work. Its no longer a common occurance for musical artist to produce quality music. Today's artists can guarantee themselves platinum status simply by making a soft porno video . . . bragging about their ice, cars, and girls. While the rookies Musiq Soulchild, Jill Scottt, Macy Gray, and Bilal resurrected the soulful sounds of years past, David Hollister stepped up to the plate to represent for the seasoned veterans. While K-Ci and JoJo stumbled in an attempt to re-invent themselves by singing about their many misguided relationships, Mr. Hollister holds court like Michael Jordan at your local YMCA. While playing the role of a play on Ghetto Hymns, David decides its time to be a man and build a serious on Chicago '85. The first single One Woman Man provides only a taste of David's attempt to prove that he's ready to commit and accept the responsibilites that most men shun. David adds to that message throughout the album on songs such as Destiny, Take Care of Home, and arguably the albums best two songs I'm not Complete and We've Come To Far. The titles alone shows grea great deal of maturity, who would have ever thought that we'd be listening to David Hollister say that he and his significant other has come to far to turn around after listening to sing "Girl I've gotta go, I can't stay . . . ". David Hollister and Chicago '85 proves that you can entertain and sing G-rated material without putting your listeners to sleep: Maybe K-Ci should have spent a little more time in the studio with Mr. Hollister, and a little less time with his Flask of Jack Daniels.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars After "Ghetto Hymns", Dave Hollister is now a One Woman Man, December 4, 2000

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J. Highsmith (Mitchellville, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chicago 85 the Movie (Audio CD)

I first heard Dave Hollister solo on a song on the "Ride" soundtrack called "The Weekend" w/Erick Sermon & Redman. On his first CD, you could tell that Dave Hollister was the 1st R&B act on Def Squad because his r&b had that Erick Sermon, Redman & Keith Murray edge to it. His songs reflected that very much: "My Favorite Girl", "Came In The Door Pimpin" w/Too Short, "Round & Round" & "Baby Mamma Drama" were all examples of this. His CD was still pretty good. It just wasn't the "Before I Let You Go", Dave Hollister that I was used to. On his 2nd disc, "Chicago '85... The Movie" Dave Hollister has a more sentimental approach this time around. His whole CD reflects this change. The first single, "One Woman Man" is classic Dave Hollister. Any r&b fan will love this midtempo groove. Dave Hollister has a lot of tight slow jams on this disc as well. Steve "Stone" Huff shows up on 2 tracks: "You Couldn't Say" and "A Woman's Will". These songs are two more reasons why he is going to be a producer to be reckoned with for years to come. Other tight slow songs are "We've Come Too Far", "Destiny" and "I'm Not Complete". I think that r&b fans will like this change in Dave Hollister's style. It makes for a better all around CD this time.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Still Feelin' You, November 28, 2000

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Miriam (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chicago 85 the Movie (Audio CD)

I have been a Dave Hollister fan since his days with BlackStreet. I highly anticipated the release of "Ghetto Hymns" while he endured pushed back release dates, and record label drama. I was not disappointed by his debut nor with his latest. This release is a wonderful sophmoric effort. He is still building from "Ghetto Hymns". This brotha, as always, sings from the depths of his soul and unleashes feeling and emotion like no other R&B singer out there today. With all the trash and studio-engineered artistry on the radio and in record stores today, I appreciate Dave Hollister more than words can say. Dave Hollister joins Donny Hathaway on my list of singers that make a person feel "it" in their gut. That list is now at two. Keep doin' it Dave...I feel you.

Standout tracks: "Doin' Wrong", "On The Side", "Destiny", "I Don't Want To Be A Hustler," "One Woman Man".