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Desire

Pharoahe MonchAudio CD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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listen  3. Desire [Explicit] 3:32$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  4. Push [Explicit] 2:52$0.69  Buy MP3 
listen  5. Welcome To The Terrordome [Explicit] 3:31$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  6. What It Is [Explicit] 2:56$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  7. When The Gun Draws [Explicit] 3:16$0.99  Buy MP3 
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listen10. Bar Tap [Explicit] 3:08$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen11. Hold On [Explicit] 3:49$0.99  Buy MP3 
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (June 26, 2007)
  • Original Release Date: December 19, 2006
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Umvd Labels
  • ASIN: B000JJRIOI
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,723 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Raised on the infamous Southside of NYC's Queens borough, a young Monch caught the Hip-Hop bug early as the culture born in the Rotten Apple. It would be while attending art school that Pharoahe would find his calling as an emcee, and eventually co-founded the rap duo Organized Konfusion. It was here that a still young Pharoahe began to display his full potential for the first time, transforming himself into a superhero emcee, painting vivid verbal pictures on cuts such as "Stray Bullet" whilst amazing listeners with his unpredictable-but-flawless flow on the jaw-dropping "Hypnotical Gases". Desire finds Pharoahe Monch wanting to be labeled only as an emcee and a true artist. But even if he achieves that goal and receives the mainstream critical acclaim his talent deserves, you still get the impression that Monch will never rest on his laurels.

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Real hip hop heads will enjoy this CD. J. Venne  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
Every track is well crafted an lyrically dope. O. Shareef  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
While it is a very good album, it really isn't on the level of Desire. K. Spearman  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars 8 years later, Pharoahe Monch does it again July 19, 2007
Format:Audio CD
I remember Pharoahe Monch from Organized Konfusion, but to be honest with you other than "Fudge Pudge" with O.C. and (Crush, Kill, Destroy) "Stress" I couldn't tell you too much about them. I was blinded by A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Gang Starr, EPMD, and several others from those days, so I didn't get around into knowing too much about Organized Konfusion. In 1999, I definitely had to start paying attention to Pharoahe Monch once I heard "Simon Says". It was hard for me to believe that Pharoahe could produce a track that was so tight and have the lyrics to back them up. Internal Affairs was definitely a nice, versatile CD. You had a little bit of everything on this CD. My favorite track was the "Simon Says (Remix)" because of the dope Redman verse but you still had classic tracks like the MOP featured "No Mercy", "The Next S____" featuring Busta Rhymes, "The Truth" w/Common and Talib Kweli, "Queens" and "Behind Closed Doors".

I figured that Pharoahe would wait a couple of years and then release another CD but I never figured that there would be 8 years inbetween releases. He attempted to hold us over with tracks like "The Life" w/Styles P., "Guerilla Monsoon Rap" w/Black Thought and Talib Kweli from Talib's "Quality" CD and "Oh No" which featured Mos Def & Nate Dogg from the Lyricist Lounge Volume 2 CD.

One of my boys from high school called me and told me that Pharoahe Monch was releasing another CD and I honestly didn't believe him. Finally, I realized that "Desire" would be droppin' soon. The "Intro" sets the tone for the first part of the CD. Once you hear the beat for "Free" start blaring out of the stereo, you almost forget that it was 8 years between releases. Pharoahe drops some knowledge for people who haven't heard a CD displaying an actual message since Common's "Be" CD. Pharoahe mixes in his actual MC skills while spreading knowledge at the same time and that's actually a good thing. The Alchemist stops by to produce my favorite track on this CD and that is the title track. "Desire" has a nice beat to it but Pharoahe's lyrics are what you will want to focus on this time around. They will make you forget about the beat altogether, as well as, Showtyme sounding like K-Ci, during his sober days, on the track. Once you hear the beat to "Push" you'll wish the track was alot longer. Pharoahe starts the track trying to harmonize but he does his best when he raps his verse at the end of the track. Showtyme, Mela Machinko & the horns from Tower Of Power all add a nice flavor to the track. This is definitely one of the best beats on the CD. "Welcome To The Terrordome" is a remake of the Public Enemy track that was featured on "Fear Of A Black Planet". Chuck D even starts the track with a spoken word intro and Pharoahe Monch adds his own flavor to the track with some new lines to the song on Verse 2 of the song. "What It Is" has Pharoahe Monch simply displaying his MC skills. The track actually sounds like a freestyle and T. Jamerson gives Pharoahe a nice beat as well. Just like the track "Push", you'll have yourself wishing that the track was alot longer that it ends up being. "When The Gun Draws" is produced by Denaun Porter from D12 and from what I understand it is a sequel to the Organized Konfusion track "Stray Bullet". Some people may see the track as being controversial but all I see is a MC who is simply telling it like it is. People have been at the candy shop for so long buying a "drank", that anytime someone makes a song that you actually have to think about, then some people act like a crime has been commited. That's a shame. "Let's Go" is a pretty good track especially because of Pharoahe Monch's lyrics. My only disappointment is that the beat sounds just like "Safe To Say (The Incredible)" from Fat Joe's "All Or Nothing" CD. "Body Baby" is clearly a track made to be a single for "Desire". It might not catch you the first time you listen to it, but the more you listen to the track, the more it will grow on you. Most people will find the track a nice change of pace to the serious tone that is on the majority of the CD. "Bar Tap" might be the worst track on this CD. However, 1 bad track on a 13 track CD is definitely not a problem compared to some of these rap CDs that have been coming out lately. "Hold On" features Erykah Badu and the track has Pharoahe spreading positive messages throughout the song. "So Good" is Pharoahe's dedication to the ladies as he attempts to get grown and sexy over a nice midtempo track. "Trilogy" ends up being a 3 part track where Pharoahe describes a situation where a man has found that his wife has cheated with his best friend and he finds the 2 of them together. The 3 part track ends up being over 9 minutes and adds different perspectives of what the man in question would be thinking after seeing the 2 of them together and the actions that follow afterwards. Dwele adds some smooth vocals and horns to the 2nd part of the Trilogy and this track should definitely end up being one of your favorites on "Desire".

Overall, once you listen to "Desire" a couple of times, you'll scratch your head wondering why Pharoahe Monch waited 8 years before he dropped another CD. With the way hip hop is going nowadays we need more CDs that you can actually listen to and learn something from. If you're a fan of any of Pharoahe Monch's past work with Organized Konfusion or "Internal Affairs", then you should also pick up "Desire".

James' Top 6

1) Desire
2) Free
3) Push
4) Gun Draws
5) What It Is
6) Trilogy

Honorable Mention:

Welcome To The Terrordome
Hold On w/Erykah Badu
So Good
Body Baby
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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Return of the Pharoahe!!!!!!!!!!! June 25, 2007
Format:Audio CD
It has been a long time (8 years to be exact) since we have heard a full length album from P Monch. Now that Desire has finally been released, Hip hop has taken another turn in the right direction. The album touches on many different points from political issues (when the gun draws), to a dope love song (So good), to just flat out dope lyrics (what it is). Not only are the lyrics dope on this album, Pharoahe's delivery of the lyrics are just as amazing. Desire is a great album that has been a long time coming and I am glad it is finally here. This is a must have for your collection. Also check out Prince Po's (other half of organized konfusion for those that are sleeping) releases they are just as dope.

P.S. if you are ignorant or a fan of artists that focus on using ebonics (young jeezy, rich boy etc.) you might want to get a dictionary before listening to the album. Pharoahe actually uses english and some big words to rhyme with.

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Not up to Monch standards July 23, 2007
Format:Audio CD
In the barren wasteland of the current hip hop desert, one tends to look at anything that doesn't sound exactly the same as the mainstream trash as something better than it truly is. If this album were released in 1994-2000, it would be considered in Pharoahe Monch's minor works. Surely we wouldn't place it with his seminal masterpiece Stress: The Extinction Agenda, or even the now defunct solo record Internal Affairs. This album has way too much sugary r & b hooks throughout, this from the same guy who posited "Why do you choose to listen to R & B?" Gun Talks is a standout cut, but haven't true Organized Konfusion fans already been down this road with Stray Bullet?
Pharoahe's skills on the mic are always going to be at the top of the game, the production and lack of subject matter needs to catch up. Mediocre and redundant.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Lyrcial Slayer
Pharoahe Monch is a genius. He always brings catchy beats and lyrics that leave u at a loss. Not as good as internal affairs but still a great album from beginning to end!
Published on November 3, 2009 by Bryan Michael Carli
5.0 out of 5 stars Pharoahe Monch= Real MC
this album is a musical breath of fresh air. if your a Hip Hop fan then this album is a must buy. just listen to the samples i aint gotta say nothing...
Published on August 27, 2009 by Rouzbeh Salehinia
5.0 out of 5 stars Slept On , Slept On...Wake Up People!
I have heard of and heard lots of hot albums in 2007. I did not hear any press at all about this one!? Read more
Published on January 25, 2008 by F. Arevalo
4.0 out of 5 stars All hail the pharoahe
A lot of times when an artist takes an eight-year hiatus between albums, the end result isn't very entertaining. Read more
Published on January 10, 2008 by Anthony Rupert
3.0 out of 5 stars Desired a better album!
I am a Pharoahe Monch fan and that's why I give "Desire" three stars. If I could I'd give it 3 & 1/2. Read more
Published on December 27, 2007 by Siskel
5.0 out of 5 stars New Found Love
So, I was at Rock The Bells in NY a couple months ago. I always was familiar with Pharoache Monch but never LOVED him. Read more
Published on October 11, 2007 by J. Venne
3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best by Monch, OK and Po standards
I've given this three stars in the context of other Monch releases, including the OK stuff. In the context of mainstream music, this joint is a 5 out of 5. Read more
Published on October 5, 2007 by Prophess
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Pharoahe just keeps on giving! What it is (track #6) is raw and unadulterated - a definite favorite and worth more than a second listen (it will take at least that to understand... Read more
Published on September 24, 2007 by Jennifer M. Walsh
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Music / Great Lyrics
This album is great. It brings back the true nature of Organized Confusion. I just wish he could get back with Prince Poetry and create another album.
Published on September 24, 2007 by Dave L. Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars Real Hip Hop
Another slept on hip hop artist, Pharoahe Monch, is and always has been an excellent lyricist. Liked the fact that he hooked up with Mr. Porter. Desire was a good album. Read more
Published on September 22, 2007 by Marshall R. Perry
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Half a million, what are you talking about?? This album should be coming out next tuesday, June 26th. I downloaded a copy of it off a bit torrent site because i was in the same boat as you, mad that it hadn't come out yet. The one i got was all messed up, but it gave me a chance to sample the... Read more
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