Customer Reviews

Piece Maker

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4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
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I copped this CD because of the song, 'I Wonder Why? [He's The Greatest DJ]' feat. Keisha and Pam of Total. At first I thought it was a new Total song (and a Bad Boy comeback) but when I found out that it was by Tony Touch, I was like, hmm...I can no longer sleep on the DJs like Kid Capri, Funkmaster Flex, etc. Sure I respect the heck out of them - I just never bought any of their albums, until now.

Something tells me this isn't the most underground stuff that Mr. Toca (Tony Touch) has ever done. It's slammin, and has a few cuts that are somewhat radio friendly. The title track, 'The Piece Maker' was not touched by Tony at all, (and I knew it when I heard it) - cuz it is by Gang Starr and produced by the 'ALMIGHTY' DJ Premier. This track is bangin. Next is another HOT track, called 'Set It On Fire' by the Flipmode Squad. Rah Digga calls out the hook, and this song is just too hot. Next up is 'You Know The Rules' with Cypress Hill, and while this will definitely please their fans, I really don't like it when folks use the "N" word (even with the "a" )when they aren't Black (I know Sen-Dog is biracial) - don't hate, I'm just being real. Other than that, Cypress Hill represents as usual.

The 'Abduction' is cool...(feat. Wu-Tang), but I think the West Coast represents with 'Likwit Rhyming' with Xzhibit, Tash and Defari. The interlude 'Royce the 5'9' is tight, but I absolutely LOVE 'Return Of The Diaz Bros.' - this joint is hilarious, because Tony Touch turns into Tony Montana and talks more than a bit. Hilarious.

Next up is 'No, No, No' and this joint is a bit more on the mischevious tip. Lets just say 'lolipop' to be subtle. Then, the reason I bought this CD, track 10 bangs through your speakers, and you're ready to hear the first 10 tracks again before moving on.

There's a few other mentionables - I'm feeling 'Basics' with Mobb Deep, 'Pit Fight' with Greg Nice (he still got it), 'The Club' with Kid Capri and 'Get Back' featuring D-12 and Eminem. We saw D-12 (Detroit 12?) in the "Real Slim Shady" video on MTV...but unfortunately for them, they still get upstaged by the mad skillz of Eminem. Be warned though - Em spits the most homophobic rhyme of his career on this cut. Oh well...

All in all, this CD is definitely real hip-hop, and I have mad respect for Tony Touch for assembling all this talent on one CD. I just wish he incorporated more Puerto-Rican pride in the CD than he did - but I'm sure he's done this on his many other mix tapes. "The Piece Maker" is DEFINITELY worth your dollars. If you're more of a commercial hip-hop head, stay away, but if you love the artform and creativity behind the culture, you will be happy with this buy. The whole CD is QUALITY!

Knyte (Trust Me)

From Tape #48 until now, I have been blessed to own a copy of every mix tape "Tony Toca'" has put on the streets. Weather it was bought, given, stolen, bootlegged or copied, I have it! When all other mix tape DJ's scream and yell over the top of there mixes. Tony has set his own standard when it comes to given the hip-hip underground world what it wants. The underground classic " 50 MC's" (tape# 50), witch features the first time ever, the top 50 MC's of that time free styling on one mix tape. Many MC's have had their time to shine on past mix tapes Tony Touch has put together on his turn table, from Canibus, Eminem, Bahamadia, Nas, KRS-1, Mos Def & Talib, and many many more have spit some of the tighest versus ever heard. The Puerto Rican turn table Lord has done it again with "The Piece Maker". Tommy Boy has recognized true hip-hop talent and given Touch Entertainment it's time in the spotlight. This CD features some of the top MC's out today, from Gang Starr, Flipmode, Big Daddy Kane, Big Pun, Eminem, D.I.T.C., Prodigy of Mobb Deep and many more. Ruc and Roc AKA Heltah Skeltah along with Starang Wondah form BCC, drop a gem with No, No, No and Mos Def and Dela Soul unleashed a lyrical brain storm on "What's That?". This CD is one of my best buys of 2k in hip-hop. The entire CD is tight from track 1 to track 21. Go get it, it's a must have!

oNe

Tony Touch is holdin it down for Hip Hop, his "debut" mixtape is caliente. Although it aint nothin ground breakin almost every track is blazin. Mobb Deep, Wu-Tang, The Diaz brothers, Flipmode Squad, Big Pun and many others turn in 5 star performances. With Toca addin his genius beats and samples this is the hottest mixtape of Y2G so far.

R.I.P. Chris Rios a.k.a. Big Punisher

Clue needs to take a look over his shoulder. Matter of fact, ALL you mix tape DJ's need to take notice. I met Tony Touch 3 years ago at the Puerto Rican Day parade plus before that a night spot in Miami. This brother is so down to earth it shows in his music. No hip pop over hear, just john blaze beats. This got to be his finest work to date, and I've been coppin' his tapes for over 5 years. The best mix tape out right now, no question about it. Good lookin' Tony. About time we get some more real hip hop hittin' the streets for a change.

mmm, no no no. That track by Heltah Skeltah and Starang w. t.t is exemplary of the banging tape this is, complete with some nice Latin flavors on this song, as well as the Diaz Brothers track, Cypress Hill, DeLa and Mos (on a hynotic addictive beat), a dope Wu banger, and even some Spanish craziness at the end, plus you gotta love the track and scratching by the Liks, the Gregg Nice and Beatnuts party song and even Total's Greatest DJ is addictive. This is the best cd I've gotten in 2000 and its June. A pleasant surprise. And I can't understand how any reviewer is talking about the guests "needing the money." Eminem, Gangstarr, Wu? They're only the biggest rappers out right now. Plus, unlike on some type of soundtrack or something where alot of artists put down some boring lazy tack, these artists know how much Tony Toca's helped them out with promoting them from day one on his tapes and they put out some excellent work, though I would say, no one here has their best track or verse ever. Most pay homage to the dj himself. An excellent foray into the world of "legit" biz for the original boriqua selecta!

Tony Touch (Tony Toca) makes a mix of some of the best MC's in the game. Guru, Big Pun, Em, Heltah Skeltah, B-Real, Busta Bus, Rah Digga, to name a few. It's full of bangin' beats and rhymes and is definitely a consideration of hip-hop album of the year. I love the latino influence Tony keeps throughout the whole joint. A definite pick of diverse and unbelievable hip-hop. R.I.P. to Big Pun.

This cd has some of best beats I've ever heard and is blazin with 16 tracks out of 21 are setting the roof on fire.Be sure to get this cd of tight mixes and scratches.Rap fans Save your money for this one.Peaceout

this is probably the nicest hip hop album to drop this year. tight gangstarr- try not to bob your head on that song, the wu trak is amazing, gza voice fits perfectly over the beat, the mobb deep song is tight, cypress song is tight, almost all of the tracks are near perfect. you'd be a fool not to buy this

This CD places Tony Touch on the same roster as DJ heavyweights FunkMaster Flex and Kip Capri. With it's impressive lineup of artists (everyone from Big Daddy Kane to Prodigy to Mos Def), it is sure to please any and every hip-hop fan on both sides of the Mississippi. It packs a punch of new school and old school beats. "I Wonder Why" would make you grandmother wanna get up and start break dancing! Piecemaker also serves up some Spanish flavor that sets Touch's style apart from most other mainstream DJs. This CD gets 5 stars because from your house to your car to the club it will keep you hyped.

Ok, I have to say I was frickin' impressed when I heard this cd. This is one of the best if not the best CD I have ever heard, this is my opinion but it is awesome. All the tracks are good. The bass is bumpin. The beats are perfect for anything, to chill to, summer time drive arounds, club dancing, well just anything. He is just incredible, lyricaly, flow style, the spanglish, and the beats he produces and mixes.