Def Squad Presents Erick Onasis [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Def Squad

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 27, 2000)
• Original Release Date: May 16, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Dreamworks
• ASIN: B00004T2JG
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #160,697 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Underappreciated multiplatinum seller Erick Sermon's star is falling fast. Along with Redman and the perpetually incarcerated Keith Murray, Sermon makes up the Def Squad. This 17-cut follow-up to 1998's El Niño, has Sermon, er, Onasis (named after the late Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis) recruiting more than a dozen mediocre MCs to join in the fun alongside the Squad's core members. There are a few gems--posse cut "Focus," where Sermon slurs alongside Xzibit and DJ Quik, and "Hostile," where Redman "rocks the spot more than 1001 Dalmatians." But tracks like "Can't Stop," and "Get Da Money," featuring Ja Rule, revolve around moola and ladies and not much else. Despite Onasis's empty ode to God on the "Sermon" interlude, his subject matter is too thin to sustain an album. Erick Onasis is for E double diehards only. Dalton Higgins

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The green eyed bandit is back...., July 3, 2000

By	J. Highsmith (Mitchellville, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

After droppin' countless EPMD albums, two solo albums, two reunion EPMD albums, a compilation album, as well as a Def Squad album in the mix, Erick Sermon (Onasis) is back. Even with the temporary name change, everything is still all good. The Def Squad Presents... Erick Onasis is one of the hottest CDs out now. The first single, featuring Slick Rick, "Why Not" is clearly off the heezee. With Erick Sermon produced CDs, you know he's going to bring a lot of the Zapp type funk as he has done on his previous work. This is clearly evident on this CD. Other gems include "Hostility" w/Redman & Keith Murray. Redman gives a memorable performance on this track as he does on 99% of the tracks he is featured on. "Get Money" w/Ja- Rule, and "Vangundy" w/ a bunch of upcoming acts that Erick is producing, as well as, the mic-doc PMD showing up for a guest appearance. The two tracks on here that no one might have expected is a tight west coast collaboration w/ DJ Quik & Xzibit entitled "Focus" and a lost Eazy E track called "So Sweet". This album features a lot of guest stars, but Erick Sermon is still able to get his point across: lyrically and musically. Any EPMD or Def Squad fan should add this CD to their collection.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Erick Onassis Presents Hot New Artists, October 20, 2000

By	"shedevil1" (Queen from Queens residing in Jersey) - See all my reviews

This underrated classic is a must buy for real hip hop heads. Not only are Erick's outstanding production skills evident, reminding us all why EPMD was so banging, but he does collabos with some of the best in the industry. Unfortunately, due to limited airplay on the radio stations and mediocre promotion, not everyone was aware of what they were missing out on. Erick presents some notable new artists, the best of which is Sy Scott. Sy, representing Philly, PA displays his versatility and unique style of spittin' on tracks such as "Vangundy" and "Feel Me Baby", two of the tightest tracks on the album. His other new artist Khari is featured on "Feel Me Baby" as well. This is a CD you must have in your collection. The tracks are ones that you won't tire of hearing easily and all have that trademark E sound, but aren't repetitive. Plus, these MC's manage to entertain you without excessive cussing and dissing of females. They don't constantly brag about 'ice' and 'platinum' like everybody else, so it's a welcome change from the usual.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Erick TakefromthePastis, July 2, 2000

By	Ian Chucoski (Coal Township, Pennsylvania USA) - See all my reviews

One of the major reasons I bought this CD was to check out the collabo's. I was some what disappointed when i heard "So Sweet" ftg. Eazy-E. The music is great but i had already heard Eazy's verse from a prior song he recorded on his "Str8 Off tha Streetz of Mutha Phukkin' Compton" album. Also Erick's song with Too $hort, "Fat Gold Chain", is the same song on Short's 1996 album, called "Buy you Some." Anyways "Focus" ftg. Quik and Xzibit is really good, "Why Not" ftg. Slick Rick is an example of two old school mc's who can still hang today. "Get da Money" ftg. Ja Rule is an average song....Basically if you're hardcore Erick Sermon fan, this album will quench your thirst. He sticks to his blueprints of making good beats without to much experimentation. Overall I feel a 'lil jipped cuz of the Eazy track and the Too Short track...but the other collabo's are pretty fresh, equalling a pretty good compilation.