Customer Reviews

Jealousy

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

After Keoki's phenominal first studio album, "Ego-Trip", he returned to his roots of creating DJ mixes. However, the brilliance of "Ego-Trip" made many (including myself) hunger for another album of purely original material. And with "Jealousy", he delivered with gusto. "Jealousy" almost sounds like a cross between house and trance, with satisfying results. Also new is the introduction of a bit more in the lyrical department, so much so that the words are contained in the liner notes. All is appropriate, and everything is incredible. Standout tracks include "Rush", "Realize", "Real World", and of course the already acclaimed "Pass It On". However, the track is not merely the track given away for free long ago, but a tightened and cleaned up mix at almost 10 minutes long. And, as the Superstar DJ likes to do something a bit different on the last track of his albums, wrapping up "Jealousy" is a supercool cover of the 80's hit "Relax", with a certain lyric highlighted... It is the perfect way to end one of the most amazing Keoki albums to date.

Having been a candy-kid raver and come full-circle to the recording/producing/DJing side of the scene, I've been a Keoki fan for quite some time, and now I'm an even bigger fan.

I heard Ego Trip when it came out, and I thought to myself "this is good." Now, though, when I listen to it and compare it with Jealousy, which I've heard several times over the past 2 years (and finally bought it), I definately think Ego Trip was the lesser album. Don't get me wrong, it's really good, but Jealousy just sounds better in my opinion.

If you're a fan of Ego Trip, I would pick this up, it's well worth it. If you're more a fan of the mix CDs that Keoki has done, this might not be for you. I'm a fan of both, owning all but 2 of Keoki's CDs (I don't have the DJMixed.com CD or Altered Ego Trip), and I must say that Jealousy is my second favorite, with Keokiclash being #1.

The title track "Jealousy" is incredible, trancy, but picks up with some electric guitar and includes some great vocal mixing work, among other highlights. The other tracks don't let down, either. Each has it's own unique style, but doesn't outcast itself from any other track on the CD. There isn't a single track on this CD I don't like, but the most notable three are "Jealousy," "Relax," and "Pass It On." I guess that's why they were all released as singles.

Give this CD s shot, you won't be disappointed unless you're not at all into the elctronic music scene.

Anyone who claims to be a fan of electronic music and does not know the name Keoki is sheltered. DJ Keoki has given hard edge Funky Techno a place to grow for the last ten years. His story alone is quite a tale of a tropical paradise to a New York City baggage handler then to a Superstar DJ. What a ride... Strap yourselves in because he is ready for another go in the Keoki roller coaster of sound.

Keoki's first release and subsequent remix album have been heard all over the world. From DJs on the dance floors and in the living rooms of Techno heads everywhere Keoki has helped us to move. It was not quite like any other album of its era. It gave us an interesting insight into the mind of a man that had moved thousand on the dance floors of the world. It was and open minded exploration of the future of electronic funk, house and trance. There is no musician quite like a DJ.

Now, just a few years later, Keoki is exploring some new sounds and hinting to us the direction of electronic music for the next few years. Here in his second release of his own music talents he shows us everything from hard house to trance. He even puts a new spin on the "Frankie goes to Hollywood" classic "Relax." He does not disappoint. He is still top in his field.

This CD is awesome. I would recommend it to anyone of any music style. The songs are just catchy enough to be taken seriously while still keeping true to the electronic sound. Cruise over to Moonshine's website and listen to a little audio if you are curious enough. Don't just take my word for it, what do I know anyway? :)

After Ego-Trip I was expecting so much more. It's the combination of Dave Aude's poor production and Keoki's bad lyrics that really bring this one down. So I guess that means everything. There is some really good tracks on here. Pass It On, Jealousy, and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (even though it has bad lyrics also) but also some really terrible ones Smile and This Ain't No Disco are cheesy and to be avoided. Maybe next time Keoki.

Keoki is arguably the most unrecognized Dj in the world!! This man is pure genious in his latest CD. What will he come up with next? I could be wrong, but I heard every type of "electronic" music in just about every song. Beautifully crafted and definitly worth buying. This CD often becomes very odd, but now we know what's goin' through his head!!! Get it!

I was looking forward to this album for a while, and having gotten it finally, I am pleased. Not all of the songs are as fluid and pumping as on Keoki's Mix albums, but there is some original stuff here. I still believe Keoki is at his best when doing studio mixing, not self-producing. Regardless, this album is fun. It's different though then his earlier work- for some reason I think some of the tracks sound more like pop music than DJ music- probably because he actually sings lyrics on most of the tracks. I gave it a 4 because there are some great songs on here- Jealousy, Pass it on, and This ain't no disco are fabulous. Give it a shot.

I don't really know why i got this cd. in fact i don't really know why I got the last two Keoki CD's i bought (ego tip and the remixes) but I did. Well its nothing special. Its a highly vocal pretty much straight forward keoki album. What you expect it to be. not really bad but not super Intelligent. More tracks from the whole fantasy clubland image he is known for. Some of the tracks here are outstanding and can get stuck in your head, ut i doubt they will last, and probably will get old like the first album did. i only hope he releases another excelent remix album. if you liked Ego trip, you will like this. In fact if your into pretty much any kinda of straight forward beats( i think its better than all of fat boy slims albums) you should enjoy this. i really gave it 4 stars only because it seems he is doing music he likes. It just not really my bag of tea. well i am gonna go back and give it another listen and hope it grows on me. :)

I popped in this cd and began to jam. The stereo level was at 29. It's Aiwa if that means anything to anyone. Keoki's vocals made me chuckle while i bounced up and down to the beats. A smile is like.......

I really dug this cd...but it sort of lost me towards the end. It seemed there were too many vocals on the album. I would be really catchin a beat, then I'd hear a voice. Sometimes that is cool, but not always.

If you love Keoki, you'll love this cd. I was not really a fan to begin with, and the cd didnt grip me and make me listen to it more than 3 times.

I just started getting into this kind of music when I heard Keoki play live, it was like nothing else :) Like the superstar says "my music is like the ultimate orgasm". Peace baby!