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Geto Boys - Greatest Hits

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The Geto Boys "Greatest Hits" (2002) is an album I would recommend for any Rap collection. The Houston group was formed over two decades ago (1986) and today consists of Scarface (A.K.A. Brad Jordan), Willie D (A.K.A. Willie James Dennis) & Bushwick Bill (A.K.A. Richard Shaw). Three of the original members of the group moved on (DJ Ready Red, Jukebox and Prince Johnny C) very early in the groups career, while MC Big Mike served shortly as a temporary replacement when Willie D pursued a solo career. All three members of the group would pursue solo careers, with Scarface's being the most successful. They would split and reunite on two occasions, getting back together in 2005 for the "The Foundation". Track's on that release are not included on this release - noteable among those are the excellent "G Gode" and "Yes, Yes, Y'All". Collectively the trio delivered classic music which should not be slept on.

My favourite track's on this release are:

"Mind Playin' Trick's" - The Geto's Boys most successful single from the album "We Can't Be Stopped" (1991) - an outstanding story about the way one's thoughts get twisted when someones trying to kill them, praying to god and looking for an exit out of the game. The track samples Isaac Hayes "Hung Up On My Baby".

"Six Feet Deep" - Geto Boys created the ultimate R.I.P. track with this exceptional dedication to good friends who have died in the game. This track which was the lead single "Till Death Do Us Part" (1993) samples the Commodore's "Easy". Scarface, Big Mike & Bushwick Bill shine on this release while taking their audience through a funeral, reflecting on a good friends life, and the consequences of the choices we make.

"Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangsta" - Backed by some upbeat production the Geto Boys delivered another classic with this cut, full of outstanding lyrics. Scarface, Willie D & Bushwick Bill shine on this 1999 cut which was featured on "Office Space: The Motion Picture Soundtrack".

This is an amazing cd. Its got all the great geto boy tracks from over the years. Its got a good combination of old school and new school tracks by the geto boys. Its well worth the money. And if the cd wasn't good enough you also get a dvd with it that includes all the geto boy videos and loads of concert footage. Its a must but for any true rap fans.

If you thought OutKast were the best South Coast group, wait till you hear Geto Boys! Geto Boys are, without a doubt, the best South Coast album ever and one of the best rap groups ever to be made. Originally formed in 1989, they didn't release an album until 1990 with 'MAKING TROUBLE'. From then on, Geto Boys have been releasing classic albums, like their 3 most anticipated ones- WE CAN'T BE STOPPED, GRIP IT ON THAT OTHER LEVEL and GETO BOYS. Their 'GREATEST HITS' is a collection of their many classics that the duo have done throughout the years. Though experiencing hard and rough times, the boys managed to get through it and still create some of rap's finest songs today. I don't know many South Coast artists, I only enjoy Geto Boys and OutKast music from the southside but the Geto Boys have really put the south on the map. I love this album to bits because it brings back such great memories I had. With their #1 classic MIND PLAYIN' TRICKS, their introduction to SCARFACE, the dark CHUCKIE, the incredible song that I reckon was a rap classic 'DAMN IT FEELS GOOD 2 BE A GANGSTA', mad song called LET A HOE BE A HOE, outstanding WORLD IS A GETO to loved by the many, CROOKED OFFICER, you will never get sick of this.

Instead of buying crap from wannabe rappers like Nelly, get this. It's DEFINATELY well worth your money and is the perfect choice if you've just become a rap fan.

After a dozen or so years in the rap game, Rap-A-Lot releases some of the finer songs the Geto Boys have put out on 1 album. With 16 songs, you get some of their finer moments all on 1 album, and I think they probably could have put together a 2 disc hits album and still made it a 4.5 or 5 star album. Of the 16 songs, you get the lead man, Scarface, on 13 of the 16, Bushwick Bill is on 10, Willie D is on 8, and Big Mike is on 3 (he was only in the group for a short period of time when Willie D left, then came back a few years later). Of the 16 songs, 1 is a classic, 2 are ok, and the other 13 are good or real good songs. Production is great and no credits are given but mostly handled by Mike Dean, N.O. Joe, and John Bido. A must have album from one of raps greatest groups, if you don't have all the other albums.

#2 - 9 (Scarface -- nice old school beat)
#3 - 10 (CLASSIC! -- Scarface f/ Willie D & Bushwick Bill -- great beat)
#4 - 9 (Big Mike f/ 3-2 -- nice beat)
#5 - 8.5 (Scarface f/ Bushwick Bill & Big Mike -- deeper song about some of their dead homies)
#6 - 8 (SCarface, Bushwick Bill, Willie D)
#7 - 8.5 (Scarface f/ Willie D & Bushwick Bill)
#8 - 9 (Willie D -- tight beat)
#9 - 9 (scarface -- over a nice old school beat)
#10 - 8 (Bushwick Bill, Scarface, Willie D)
#11 - 6.5 (Bushwick Bill)
#12 - 8 (Scarface f/ Bushwick Bill & Willie D)
#13 - 8 (Scarface, Bushwick Bill, Big Mike)
#14 - 9 (Scarface f/ Willie D -- nice beat)
#15 - 8 (Scarface f/ Bushwick Bill & J Prince)
#16 - 7 (Willie D, Scarface, Bushwick Bill)
#17 - 8 (Scarface f/ Ashanti)

SCARFACE - -Brad Jordan -- b. 11/9/70 -- b. San Antonia, TX moved to Houston, TX
BUSHWICK BILL -- R. SHAW -- b. 12/66 -- b. Kingston, Jamaica moved to Houston, TX
WILLIE D -- William Dennis -- b. 11/66 -- Houston, TX
BIG MIKE -- Michael Barnett -- b. 1971 -- b. New Orleans, LA moved to Houston, TX

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How you gonna have a greatest hits CD and you don't include their first hit that put the GETO BOYS on the map? That's straight retarded. However, the rest of the lp is dope and I loved they put "Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangster" on the joint as well as a lot of the songs with Big Mike in the group. Willie D, though is hardcore as they come, can't touch Big Mike's jockstrap when it comes to skills on a mic. If you're looking to get Geto Boys music without having to buy all the Lp's this is a perfect start.

A compilation of one of the hard rap originators, and the original originators of down south rap. Scarface,Willie D,Bushwick Bill,etc.

if you love the geto boys get this willi d, scarface, and bushwick bill put it down and predated no limit, suave, cash money, trick daddy, and trina still there's talk of a geto boys reunion I really hope so.

I have not a bad thing to say about this greatest hits package. Its one of the best I have herd, all the the classics are hear plus one bonus track(The Answer To Baby Mary 2). You got Mind Playin' Tricks, Crooked Officer, Scarface, and so many more i dont have the time to mention on one disk. This disk is a great iroduction to people that are not familler with the Geto Boys, and for the people who are, you have most of the great songs on one. It Also Comes With a DVD with all there music videos



Key Songs
-Mind Playin' Tricks
-Damn It Feels Good 2 Be A Gangsta
-Mind Of A Lunatic

This is what real hip/hop is all about and it really can't get much better. Great compilation.

What else can i say...Its the Geto boys finest. The whole cd is really hot. Mind Playin' tricks is by far the best song on the whole album, but their are some other killer songs such as, Six Feet Deep and Damn it feels good to be a gangster. Thier is a song on this cd called "Chuckie" that is straight up holorious. I recamend you try and get the Cd with the limited edition dvd because the have have some classic videos such as mind playin tricks and others. Kop dis