Ou Je Vis [Import]

Shurik'n | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 15, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Delabel France
• ASIN: B00004SQQX
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,218 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Samurai

2. Ou Je Vis

3. Lef

4. Mon Clan

5. Jattends

6. Fugitif

7. Les Miens

8. Reves

9. Memoire

10. Esprit Anesthesie

11. Lettre

12. Oncleshe

13. Sur De Rien

14. Y'a Pas Le Cheix

15. Manifeste

16. Leve Mon Verre

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars He's what IAM is: EXCELLENT!, March 11, 2000

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Al (Boston, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NEW Shurik'n - Ou Je Vis (CD) (Audio CD)

Finally I bought the CD! Incredible Tracks! Shurik'n is the 4th IAM member to go solo, Akhenaton, Imhotep(the man behind the sounds) and Kheops(the DJ of the group) already drop their bombs. The rapper made us wait for this one and I must tell you right away: IT WAS WORTH WAITING! This album is a pure chef-d'oeuvre of hard work and sharp lyrics that will make you wonder what we call lyrics in USA? From "Samurai" to "Manifeste", it's all well worked and weighted. The asiatic sounds(produced by the taoist Shurik'n himself) will touch any listener at a very deep level(even if you don't understand the words.

"Samurai" talks about Shurik'n as a street warrior ready to die with pride(like a samurai)

"Ou je vis" is a affected Jo narating to the aliens how life is on earth; take a look at the hook: "Look where I live People still dying from hunger,cold,boredom; You shut up or you pay the price; Look at those laughing; Conscience is like a stain, it can be wiped"

"J'attends" is the story of a thug in prison who's been sentenced for life

"Les Miens" tell us the story of the group IAM and how they've made it despite lack of faith from others

"Memoire" tells us how our choices affect our lives: "If I am where I am today it's because of the decisions I took at certain corners of my life"

"Lettre" is a letter of a grand father to his grand-son. "You will need a lot of boldness courage to prevent the dusts made by those around you and if one day you feel traped, you'll always have one person you can think of, and you know it!" Great stuff!

Than you have other great songs like "Reves", "Y'a pas le choix" and "Manifeste".

In conclusion this is an absolute must for hip-hop fans everywhere!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful rap, August 13, 2005

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CARLOS ESTRADA (Glendale, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ou Je Vis (Audio CD)

Shurik'n is a member of the French rap group IAM, and this is his first solo album, and this album is poetic rap at its finest. He adds Japanese influence to his beats and rhythm, and a couple songs feature his brother, Faf Larage. I fully agree with another reviewer that Shurik'ns music speaks straight to the soul and heart, and as an artist, Shurik'n is truly magnificient, if not a genius. My favorite track on this album is 'Manifiste' with Akhenaton, but to be honest, just about every single track on this album is a bomb. 'J'attends', and 'Reves' are classics. You don't need to speak French to appreciate this album, although it does help to understand the lyrics. This album is such a great joy to listen to!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shuriken is a genius!, January 21, 2000

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"fred76" (Boston MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NEW Shurik'n - Ou Je Vis (CD) (Audio CD)

I only had to listen to 3 songs("La Lettre", "Les Miens", "Manifeste" to convince me to get that album. Influenced by the oriental culture(Martial Arts...), Shuriken delivers a bomb with his first solo album. This album proves that he's as excellent in solo as with IAM. Personally between "L'Ecole du Micro d'Argent"(IAM,1997) and "Ou Je Vis" it's hard for me to tell which one is the best Rap album(US, Canada & France) I've ever heard. I think any rap/hip-hop fan would appreciate this album. It's a BOMB!