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Nu-Mixx Klazzics

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4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(23)
1 star:		(62)

 

 

There's nothing like raping a dead man's musical legacy for a few more dollars. Death Row's latest attempt to cash in on the popularity of their deceased former artist is without question, there most shameless. While the altered versions of his heavily-bootleged songs on "Until The End Of Time" and "Better Dayz" were a mixed bag for most of his fans, this latest concept to remix his classic Death Row songs could best be described as a promising idea gone terribly wrong.

As one of the biggest Tupac fans there is, I didn't truly object to this project until I actually sat down and gave it a listen. Beyond its one decent remix, "Life Goes On", the album is truly awful. Most of the beats, most noteably "Heartz Of Men" don't even flow with Pac's delivery. All former Death Row artists' names are taken out of these new recordings and in the case of the tailor-made Snoop Dogg duet, "2 Of Amerikka's Most Wanted", it is painfully noticeable. Snoop is replaced by Death Row's new rising star, Crooked I, on "Wanted", which is one of about two remixes that actually adds something new other than a beat. Crooked I is a very talented lyricist but for Suge to even try and fit him into a song that he clearly doesn't belong on is very uneccessary and hypocritical, seeing as Knight has been so vocal about other rappers being added to Pac's music. Trying to remove Snoop's name from a song that was made about doesn't exactly help the flow of the music either. Anytime Pac says Snoop's name, they do a real cheap scramble job usually reserved for radio edits.

In addition to the fact that the production by Death Row in-house producer, Darren Vegas, is average (and that's being very generous), you are only getting ten songs for your buck here. Nothing much has been added except for beats and none of these so-called "updated" versions can hold a candle to the originals. Hearing the way they butchered "Hit Em' Up" almost makes the job that Amaru did on "When We Ride On Our Enemies" seem acceptable. For some reason, the producers behind both decided that it would be best that Pac's angriest diss records be accompained by a happy and mellow-sounding beat. Perhaps they were going for the same type of violent irony that director Stephen Hopkins displayed when he had Hanibal Lector murder people to piano music in "Silence Of The Lambs". Either way, it didn't work.

"Nu Mixx Klassiks" could have been a good project. Had Death Row taken their time and really worked on updating the songs rather than just throwing new beats behind them, we might have had something worth listening to. Maybe some updated choruses, big-name guests, and an unreleased verse or two might have spiced up our interest but when all is said and done, this doesn't feel like a labor of love. What it feels like is just another record company putting minimal time and money into a project to make more money off a deceased icon's loyal fan base. Pac deserves much better than this.

This one's a big fat disappointment and obviously reeks of homies trying to 'cash in.'

In most cases, remix albums are usually a bit of a letdown in comparison to the original material but typically you can find at least 1 or 2 tracks that present an interesting twist on some beloved track or in some cases an outright improvement. In this instance Exec. Prod. Suge Knight collects 10 of Pac's biggest hits and absolutely butchers each and every track on the disc. Not a single track shows any hint of creative revisionism and the reworked beats are insultingly generic in comparison to the source material. Steer clear and far from this stinker.

I am a die hard tupac fan since 94 and this cd is a disgrace to him. At least his unreleased tracks were from him and not some lame ass remix to his old songs. I don't know what the "Row" was thinking about this. Just milking money off us true pac fans. I would have bought it but my boy bought it and after listening to it, I felt bad he wasted 15 dollars on it. Original songs are better. Why mess with perfection anywayz.

Please know that this CD doesn't reflect Tupac in any way.

Pathetic

Tupac and his memory need to be left alone. Death Row's only income comes from butchering tupac songs and making fun of Snoop and Dre. They have no real talent (except Kurupt)and any TRUE Tupac fan wouldn't think twice about buying this cd. Wait till records come out on his label, Amaru, to get old, untouched material.

I never thought I would give a 2Pac album a 1 star rating, but thanks to the greedy Suge Knight and the Death Row camp I have to. 2Pac is my favorite rapper! But this is totally wrong. I mean yes the lyrics are the same, but then go get his older albums! This was proparly just being realeased to make some dough for Suge! I mean Pac's older beats was made so the lyrics would fit the beat. This is not to be found here.. Take Hail Mary for an example, the original is dark and scary this sound like some pop stuff. Damn why you have to mess up his music like this? Get any other 2Pac album..and even if you're Pac biggest fan leave this alone. Seriously.

Trust me... the album is garbage... and even if it was tight, you should cop a bootled from your neighborhood pagershop... why you gonna put more tupac money in suge knight's pocket like that... let us not forget het killed pac... u know i'm right... Just get it on the internet man! HOLLA!!

SH_TY ALBUM! NOT EVEN CROOKED I COULD SAVE THE FIRST TRACK> THEY MUFFLE THE LINE "DOG< MY F"IN HOMEY" TO ELIMIBNATE THE FACT THAT SNOOP WAS ORIGINALLY ON THE TRACK> IF YOU WANT A COMEDY ALBUM THOUGH>>>DEFINITELY GET THIS CD! SO MANY GREAT REMIXERS< PRODUCERS< AND DJS OUT THERE

NONE OF THEM WERE PICKED FOR WORK ON THIS CD

the album sucks, but no this is not from deathrow. this is from koch records, they bought the right to make a mix of this from tupacs mother. death row wouldnt throw cheap junk like this

I need my money back no stars given Pac is my overall favorite rapper on the west but not this Suge what is this....Did you bob your head when they were making this????? I know The Great Afeni Shakur has nothing to do with this. I mean I love Suge Knight and Death Row but why was this released I like the CD case though good designs