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So So Def Bass All-Stars Compilation

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Down in the A before crunk completely took over we had the So So Def Bass All Stars. Songs off their albums would rock until a completely new one came out. THe So So Def Bass All Stars is where some groups and big names of today got their start (Ying Yang Twins, Lil John & Eastside Boyz etc.). The beats were very smooth on this album and straight rode out. R&B songs set to fast paced beats with occasionally some rapping. These songs with incredible chants are easily recognized by folks from the South and even some outside the South. THe songs are straight booty shakin/ freaknik type stuff. Songs such as Thyou (Thigh) (Oooh Lawd she's got that Thyou, that Thyou), or What's Up What's Up with that chant for the chorus, these songs were instantly enjoyable. Or Kootchie Kuters (Look At Dem Girls That Got them Kootchie Kuters on) which became an instant classic or the chilled out Let It Burn. Whichever song, that joint was bumpin and through this point in JD's career he was considered a genius. The magnum opus of this album, however, was My Boo by the Ghost Town DJ's. That was undeniably the southern anthem for 96 as far as the parties were concerned. Everyone in the South knows that song by heart. It's popularity rivaled that of Get Low in 2003. INcredible beat and lyrics. The first So So Def album is a must have for any fan of Southern music. 5 stars.

Bass music has come so far in the last 10 years and this is just another example of what it has grown into. This album features sub zero bass and extended 30Hz bass tones all the way to tight crisp 600Hz bass tones. To sport a wicked thump orientated system or to just ride around, this album has got what every bass enthusiast craves.

The only reason I had bought this was becaus eof the Ghost town DJ's song on it. I was surpirsed to have found out that the whole cd is realy awesome. I finally found out who did that Whats up Whats up song. The Whole cd is pretty good. There are some ok tracks on it but the real good ones make up for the ok ones.

I bought this CD because I love all the SoSoDef music thatis on the radio. I was disappointed. The only good song on there is My Boo by The Ghost Town DJs (which is the main reason I bought it.) Pretty much the rest of it is mostly rap with the same beat. If you want to hear some good SoSoDef music, then don't get this one. Get Vol II.

If this CD doesn't out do all of them, I don't know what does. It's straight mixing for the truest bass fan. Most creative and not straightforward look 'at me bass. It varies it up and it's most def.

One of the most timeless songs that the 90's ever created was Ghost Town DJ's "My Boo." With memories of my childhood as well as recent college memories scrolling through my head every time I hear this song, it always seems to get me jumping around while belting out the lyrics. From past observations, this same rush of energy seems to be a shared feeling as I notice the entire crowd seems to do the same.

Although "My Boo" is a completely catchy and enjoyable song, this cannot be attributed to the lyrics. In fact, Carlton "Carl Mo" Mahone and Rodney "Kool Kollie" Terry's lyrics for "My Boo" are rather creepy and can be likened to the monologue of an obsessed stalker. With the repetitive line "At night, I think of you" following the line "You're secret admirer, I've been watching you," this just raises the flag for a crazy stalker. Regardless, I thoroughly enjoy this song, not so much for the lyrics but for the technosonic beats that give the song its character.

"My Boo" first presents the song with a slow intro of an almost Hammond organ-sounding tune. As the smooth--but still creepy--R&B vocals start, that rush of energy starts to build up as well until finally the high-tempo electronic beats begin with full force. The different layers and variations found within the beats are part of the reason why the song is loved by many.

Most noticeable in the electronic beats are the electronische sounds. These percussive beats resemble the sounds of a bass and snare drums. The repetition in these beats throughout the entire song provides a consistency in the song and ties it together to make an overall good dance beat. Also, the Hammond organ-like sound continues and offers an appealing melody as a contrast to the uneasy vocals of "At night, I think of you..."

By layering even more beats on top for each individual part, different sections of the song are highlighted. One technique used by the Ghost Town DJs is to sprinkle certain sounds sporadically throughout the song. A specific one that comes in mind is the crackling sounds reminiscent of Xenakis' concret parabola hyperbolique that are placed at certain parts to keep the listeners interested. Taking a step further than Xenakis, they manipulated the cracking sounds by gradually decreasing the pitch and sometimes even the pace. The final beat makes for an enjoyable supplement to the song's overall rhythm.

Even though the electronic beats make the song, some of the best parts are the variations in the general rhythm. As some of the layers of beats are removed to emphasize parts of the song, the energy is revitalized when the beats pick up again. This character differs from other technosonic songs whose strong beats continue nonstop to the point of being obnoxious after a while. With "My Boo," all the variations in the technosonic sounds are thoughtfully engineered and carefully placed to present a song that has lasted for decades.

From start to finish, it doesn't get better than this for booty music. I grew up with this genre & HIGHLY recommend So So Def Bass All-Stars if you're a DJ that plays bass/booty music. Or if you're a lover of the sound, I HIGHLY recommend it to you as well. Like I said, it's the best ever.

Some good tracks on the CD to help get a party crunk. Will take you back to the days.

Tiiiiight album, great booty-shakin bass!

Tiiiiight album, great booty-shakin bass!