Customer Reviews

Movement

5 star:		(22)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(8)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(15)

 

 

Yes, it's true Mase is really hated, but it is also true that that there is a lot of haters out there. I listened to "Harlem World", going into it totally non-biased and I was very impressed. Now, Mase has unleashed his group Harlem World, and their album "The Movement" has been unveiled. I was looking forward to this, but in reality, the only movement here, will be when you're rushing to take it out of your cd player, once your ears start to hurt. they might not bleed, but nonetheless, this isn't a good album. There are only three good tracks on the album, and only one offers real good lyrics. The other two just offer good beats, and the rest of the album is just unlistenable especially "100 Shiesty's" which features Drag-On and has that tired Swizz Beats type production (it's really produced by Kanye West). Only good tracks here are Cali Chronic, You Made Me (which is blessed by Nas's lyrical prowess), and Across The Border. You Made Me has a good beat in which the only lyrical highlight comes from Nas. Up and coming Bad Boy singer, Carl Thomas, sings the hook, and basically it's just a tale of how mom made them into what they are, whether their good or not, but no matter what they'll always love her. Cali Chronic uses the beat to MC Breed's "Ain't No Future In Yo' Frontin", so that may be the only reason it's listenable. Besides Across The Border, most of the other stuff in this album is just corny. "I Really Like It" is one of the biggest pop crossovers I've ever heard, and the sad thing is, it wasn't even a success as a single. Then you got Jermaine Dupri featured on We Both Frontin', but you'd think the Don ChiChi would offer better production for this song, instead of handing us some corny song that has really wack lyrics. And JD is the best lyrically on the track, which proves how shallow the group's lyrics are. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this one, unless you are commercial all the way.

A frequently asked question, "What is Hip-Hop?" Hip-Hop usually refers to the culture - graffiti-spraying, breakdancing, and turntablism in addition to rapping itself - surrounding the music. As a style however, hip-hop refers to music created with those values in mind. Mase is not reminiscent to the Golden Age (the six best years in hip-hop history) era of Hip-Hop, but his style harks back to the "Old School Rap" era - identified by it's relatively simple raps. The main emphasis is not lyrical technique, but simply on good times and Mase is all about good times.

The production on "Movement" is simply fun and playful on numbers such as "I Really Like It" and "We Both Frontin'" - the first is based around the biting sample of Debarge's "I Like It." Kelly Price provides vocals to the catchy instrumentation, while Jermaine Dupri controls most the action from behind the mixx board. The Neptunes supply The Movement with two-cuts in "One Big Fiesta" and "Not the Kids" - which the duo's notable sound is in the process of developing, but clearly evident to the pairs distinguishable sound. "You Made Me" features Carl Thomas, who shows-off his Stevie Wonder inflections and Luther Vandross ability to turn any slow song into a love song and this number is not a love song. The track is bitterly emceed by Huddy Comb, Meeno and Nas - it's a distressing number.

The album ends on an interesting note, the great rendition of Sam Cooke's legendary "A Change Is Gonna Come" - which is performed by the Harlem Boys Choir. The track is beautifully arranged, harmonized and sung. The emcee's play their part and from a production standpoint it hurdles retro beat making and the NYC party rap sound. The release shockingly tanked, but Movement shouldn't be overlooked because of it's lack of success. Though not the "crew of the year," the majority of the album is well-crafted, but far from extraordinary.

Just a reminder If You guys didn't get it the first time. It's the bottom of the barrel Rap! if you have it..Please Burn it!or at least smash it. For The World to be restored to normal it must be done. Thank You and have a nice day!

This is the absolute WORST album that i've bought, i wouldn't even define it as "hip hop", its just plain, bad, materialistic rap. these MCs (if you want to call them MCs) lack of good lyrics and flow. What was Mase thinking? You should not waste your money on this, if you want a sample of the album, listen to the real audio clips that amazon has provided. Pure trash.

This album from harlem is the wekest rap album I ever heard. I knew they wouldn't last. Look at the rap scene now..where are they??? Dropping another single??? ..I doubt it. They were only in it to make a quick dollar. They had 1 or 2 good tracks but it was still weak. Mase didn't even do as good either but he went platinum. Maybe next time if they even try to come out again..They will really learn how to rap and not just imitate. Blinky blink and cardan is the only ones who could rap out of that bunch...the rest was wack. This is the weakest rap cd I heard in a while ...ever so buy at your own risk.

I couldn's wait to go out and cop this album but when i got it i realized i had waisted $17 on this garbage. You really can't get into this music. The only good songs on "the movement" are "100 shiestys" featuring drag'on and "we both fronting" featuring JD. Please don't waist your money. IT SUCKS, WORST CD I HAVE EVER BOUGHT.

In fact, they suck. Yes, including the slowest rapper on earth, Mase. Their some of the worst rappers in the world. I could rap better than them. Why did I give it 2 stars, instead of none? Because of the the catchy chorus and instrumentals in "I Really Like It" Otherwise, the album absolutely sucks. THEY SUCK! SUCK! SUCK!

This CD seriously dissapointed East Coast rap. Im already skeptical enough about East Coast trash like Mase, please dont turn me away from East Coast altogether. Nas, Ja Rule, and Dmx are really the only East coast rappers I follow now.

This CD has slammin beats, all this CD is supposed to do is make us dance. As we all should know its not real Hip-Hop, there lyrics are very weak. but what the lyrics lack the beats make up for. I like Harlem World, Mase, Puffy, and etc. because I like to dance, but all of there lyrics need some real work. If you can't see where I'm coming from just listen to the CD by Black Moon titled War Zone and you'll not only hear real hip-hop but you'll feel it also. Enough said the CD is worth buying but no rush is necessary there will always be some on the shelf.

God, why does this dmb commercial rap exist!To the fans of the commercial rap, you know who you are, next time you listen, try to get past the beat if you can, and actually listen to the pointless dumbass lyrics. To those who like this whack sh*t you are as dumb as their lyrics are.