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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I you were the type back in the day that bought all the 12 inch singles (which there were plenty of back in tha day), but not the albums, then you'll love this as a starter joint. To my amazement, they added "You Can't See What I Can't See" which was released as a single but never put on an lp.
All songs take me back in the day when life was simpler and less complicated and all you had to worry about was having your 3.99 at "The Wiz" for the next album or .99 for the next 12 inch single. Like all greatest hits cd's, there are always gonna be some curious omissions and additions which prevented me from giving it 5 stars.
First the omissions, I'm curious as to why Blue Funk was left off this list, as well as "Nike" "Money Earnin Mount Vernon" "Who's The Man (From the movie soundtrack with the same name)" the reggae smash "Mood For Love (which wasn't a single but received heavy radio rotation on r&b radio)" and of course the remix version of "Got Me Waiting" with r&B sensation at the time Silk. The real crime is leaving off "Don't Curse" which was phat and "Peaceful Journey" off the same named lp.
The additions, "Just Coolin". Nice song for it's time but it was Levert's song with Heavy D rappin a few lines in the song. That could have easily been left off.
But other than that, great cd from a great artist and lyricist.
All songs take me back in the day when life was simpler and less complicated and all you had to worry about was having your 3.99 at "The Wiz" for the next album or .99 for the next 12 inch single. Like all greatest hits cd's, there are always gonna be some curious omissions and additions which prevented me from giving it 5 stars.
First the omissions, I'm curious as to why Blue Funk was left off this list, as well as "Nike" "Money Earnin Mount Vernon" "Who's The Man (From the movie soundtrack with the same name)" the reggae smash "Mood For Love (which wasn't a single but received heavy radio rotation on r&b radio)" and of course the remix version of "Got Me Waiting" with r&B sensation at the time Silk. The real crime is leaving off "Don't Curse" which was phat and "Peaceful Journey" off the same named lp.
The additions, "Just Coolin". Nice song for it's time but it was Levert's song with Heavy D rappin a few lines in the song. That could have easily been left off.
But other than that, great cd from a great artist and lyricist.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Not too many hip hop artists have stood the test of time. Many have fallen by the bling-bling wayside, but Heavy D has been consistent over the years and this greatest hits package shows it. Heavy's music has always been fun and about having a good time. Whether he's rapping about coming from Money Earnin' Mount Vernon, falling in love, or being the quintessential Overweight Lover, he has some of the most classic hip hop songs. As a matter of fact, this could have been a double CD package because there are many songs off his albums that weren't released as singles and therefore weren't hits in the classic sense of the word, but were all that nonetheless. Now Heavy D & the Boyz have moved on to separate endeavors, but their songs live on. Thanks Heavy D & The Boyz for 13 years of great music!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a great compilation from one of the great showmen and
pioneering personalities from the golden era of hip-hop!!
Everything on here was a jam back in the days when the pop world
was beginning to see hip hop music and culture as an artform and
a very lucrative business venture! (-:
RUN DMC & a few other notables had kicked down the
doors and it was "ON 2 DA' BREAKA-BREAKA DAWN!!"
The years 1986-1990 were a very transitional period in hip-hop...
The earlier party jams and street chants were starting to give way
to serious message hip-hop (Public Enemy & X CLAN), the west coast
was coming up also (Ice-T, NWA, Too Short & Digital Underground),
and then there was the jazz-infused trippy hip-hop (De La Soul,
The Jungle Bros. & A Tribe Called Quest).
One thing was certain...it was making money and suburbia had deemed it "the hot ticket"!!
Enter into this prosperous & exciting time...
HEAVY D. & THE BOYZ from "Money-Earnin' Mt. Vernon",
whose slick, energetic & fly dance routines established
the whole MC upfront with the two funky dancers to either side
with the DJ spinning in the background style that would
become the standard for a long time to come!
THE HEAVSTER a.k.a THE OVERWEIGHT LOVER had more style and
personality in his pinky toe than a whole lot of people had
in their whole body!---And boy, could he spit & flow!!--WOW!!
He wore loud colors, flashy gear, the guys liked him, and the
Girlz, the Girlz..they LOVED HIM!! (-:
I am officially asking everybody who reads this review to complain
to VH-1 so that Heavy D & The Boyz, true pioneers in the game,
can get their just due next year and be inducted into
the 2009 VH-1 Hip Hop Honors!!--They deserve it.
**Addendum 10/16/2009**
The VH-1 Hip-Hop Honors for 2009 was so whack this year!
Too lazy to put together a REAL SHOW featuring deserving
Hip-Hop Pioneers that have yet to be recognized, they decided
to take the safe route and honor DEF JAM RECORDS, which in itself
wouldn't be a bad thing, except they've already honored every artist
on Def Jam in the past awards shows!--It was just a pat-yourself-on-
the-back night of rehashing, and the performances were lackluster at best!
And Tracy Morgan was slipping that night, because HE WAS NOT FUNNY!
I realize that DEF JAM was a force and all that, but in the bigger picture,
this annual show is probably the closest that any of these hip-hoppers
will ever get to being acknowledged for their contributions to the genre.
I hope that they will honor Heavy D & The Boyz, as well as the others
who are deserving, yet haven't been acknowledged yet!---NEXT YEAR!!
Can I get a HIP-HOP HOORAY for 2010???
**Addendum 11/16/2011**
My heart was heavy last week when we lost the Heavster, so unexpectedly.
I guess my dream of seeing him and the surviving Boyz get their props at
the VH-1 Hip-Hop Honors is dashed against the rocks, but hopefully Heavy D.
is in a better place now, and free of all of this worldly pain & trials.
Rest In Peace Heavy D. (1967-2011)
pioneering personalities from the golden era of hip-hop!!
Everything on here was a jam back in the days when the pop world
was beginning to see hip hop music and culture as an artform and
a very lucrative business venture! (-:
RUN DMC & a few other notables had kicked down the
doors and it was "ON 2 DA' BREAKA-BREAKA DAWN!!"
The years 1986-1990 were a very transitional period in hip-hop...
The earlier party jams and street chants were starting to give way
to serious message hip-hop (Public Enemy & X CLAN), the west coast
was coming up also (Ice-T, NWA, Too Short & Digital Underground),
and then there was the jazz-infused trippy hip-hop (De La Soul,
The Jungle Bros. & A Tribe Called Quest).
One thing was certain...it was making money and suburbia had deemed it "the hot ticket"!!
Enter into this prosperous & exciting time...
HEAVY D. & THE BOYZ from "Money-Earnin' Mt. Vernon",
whose slick, energetic & fly dance routines established
the whole MC upfront with the two funky dancers to either side
with the DJ spinning in the background style that would
become the standard for a long time to come!
THE HEAVSTER a.k.a THE OVERWEIGHT LOVER had more style and
personality in his pinky toe than a whole lot of people had
in their whole body!---And boy, could he spit & flow!!--WOW!!
He wore loud colors, flashy gear, the guys liked him, and the
Girlz, the Girlz..they LOVED HIM!! (-:
I am officially asking everybody who reads this review to complain
to VH-1 so that Heavy D & The Boyz, true pioneers in the game,
can get their just due next year and be inducted into
the 2009 VH-1 Hip Hop Honors!!--They deserve it.
**Addendum 10/16/2009**
The VH-1 Hip-Hop Honors for 2009 was so whack this year!
Too lazy to put together a REAL SHOW featuring deserving
Hip-Hop Pioneers that have yet to be recognized, they decided
to take the safe route and honor DEF JAM RECORDS, which in itself
wouldn't be a bad thing, except they've already honored every artist
on Def Jam in the past awards shows!--It was just a pat-yourself-on-
the-back night of rehashing, and the performances were lackluster at best!
And Tracy Morgan was slipping that night, because HE WAS NOT FUNNY!
I realize that DEF JAM was a force and all that, but in the bigger picture,
this annual show is probably the closest that any of these hip-hoppers
will ever get to being acknowledged for their contributions to the genre.
I hope that they will honor Heavy D & The Boyz, as well as the others
who are deserving, yet haven't been acknowledged yet!---NEXT YEAR!!
Can I get a HIP-HOP HOORAY for 2010???
**Addendum 11/16/2011**
My heart was heavy last week when we lost the Heavster, so unexpectedly.
I guess my dream of seeing him and the surviving Boyz get their props at
the VH-1 Hip-Hop Honors is dashed against the rocks, but hopefully Heavy D.
is in a better place now, and free of all of this worldly pain & trials.
Rest In Peace Heavy D. (1967-2011)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
love heavy d!
great cd, shipped quickly, reasonable price, arrived just as was described, loved heavy d and there are alot of great hits on this disc
Published 9 days ago by debpookie
Love ya, Heavy...RIP
I still can't believe he's gone... I remember 20-some years ago, heading into a crowded little club here in DC. Read more
Published 1 month ago by PCinDC
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so sad about Heavy D passing. I've always enjoyed his music and he will surely missed. I definitely recommend this cd.
Published 4 months ago by Trinaut
Heavy D Hits brings back great memories
The CD is great! I love Heavy D. He left us way too soon. I would recommend this CD to anyone that would like a compilation of the majority of Heavy D's biggest songs. Read more
Published 5 months ago by dareed
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This cd is for all you hip hop heads who remember when rappers actually had something to say. Heavy D is timeless. I love his voice and his swagger is crazy on these jams. Read more
Published on February 16, 2010 by Ms. Blackberry
Heavy Hitz
I purchased Heavy Hitz as a Christmas gift for one of my co-workers. He loved it. He still thanks me for the gift and said, "every time I listen to it, it makes me happy. Read more
Published on January 24, 2008 by L. Oderinde
Hittin HarD
Man he had more cuts than I was familiar with. I'm really enjoying this compiliation.
Published on February 22, 2007 by J. Beasley
Very complete greatest hits !
This is probably the best greatest hits i've owned from what I can tell, almost every big song that heavy d is known for is on this album. Read more
Published on February 22, 2007 by Multiplex
Heavy D is good
This cd included all the hits that Heavy D has released. It starts form earlier hist and works its way up. The sound quality of the cd is above average. Read more
Published on November 9, 2006 by Gerald Waters
CLEAN RAP WITH HITZ!!
I remeber heavy d growing up as a kid and haveing all his singles never bought the albums don't know why just never did all the songs on here are good (you can't see what i can... Read more
Published on July 13, 2005 by new jack swing era
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