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Bumping beats, wonderfully lame rhymes, obscure, hilarious, and weird samples all come together to make this the one CD that should be spinning in the CD player at every party from coast to coast this summer. The Brothers totally succumb to their dance floor jones on this disc. They've obviously retreated to some alternate reality where someone is always warming up the hot tub and tapping another keg. The tracks are solid, technically stunning triumphs of style over substance... which in this case, is just fine. It sets out to be the ultimate good time disc, and in this capacity succeeds wildly. There's not a ton of depth in an absolute sense, but it's deep as far as party records go... it's a great all-ages, all races, all-world, hip-hop hybrid blast. Don't miss this one.

And the Jungle Brothers prove it with this release. Beyond the amazing old school flow, it's the music on this album that floors me.
These tunes are structured (and properly, I might add) as actual 'songs', rather than the meandering flow of skittering breakbeats (or puffy-esque total tune theft) so prevelant today.

Listening to this album for the first time gave me pause, and made me think back to when I first heard DJ Shadow. Not that the music is similar, but the feeling that whoever's behind it truly UNDERSTANDS music comes through loud and clear.

I thought the Roots had pulled of the first real 'Rap Album for Musicians', but the JBeez just upped the ante. Frankly, I can't come up with a negative aspect to this album. Unless you're completely adverse to their old skool flow, you're best to buy this release asap!

I've heard bad reviews on this album and believe that it was completely unfair. People all to often claim that old school groups "sold out" (i.e. De La Soul, LL Cool J, etc..). Without a doubt this album is VERY different from the old school JB's. But listen carefully and ask yourself, "Does it lack the playful style reminicent of original hip-hop? Is it carefree? are the underlying messages the same?" Modern listeners (people who haven't listened to Gangstarr, Slick Rick, Special Ed and BYTW if you haven't then educate yourself) have their heads so far up their rear ends that they are ignorate of the roots and fundamentals of hip-hop. Hip-hop is all about progression and some people flip out if it's not directly in line with modern day rappers like Method Man and Jay-Z. JB's may not be "popping chris" or "busting gats" but they do know how to throw a jam for the summer and thats what it is all about. I mean who's to tell the JB's that they don't know hip-hop? So don't sleep on it. It's got a dance hall and house feel, and some tracks could have used a little more work but give it a listen I think it's worth your while.

there is 30% b.s. on this album that i could've done without. it is kinda hokey ya know? the jbz used to rock all the straight outta the jungle stuff and belly dancin' dina and all that hip hop i loved. now it's all about 'let's all get along because life is a dance club'...

then again there's a party going on somewhere at all times and this album is pretty appropriate.

yes - this cd will be a shock to previous fans. but this cd is funny as hell.

imagine a squeeky clean version of the jungle brothers ready to tour amusement parks, resorts, love boats, and kiddie shows. this is a rockin cd if you like to party with 1st graders. i can imagine the jungle brothers doing hawaiin punch commercials with the osmonds.

okay. there is one nasty L L Cool J style sex rap. the rest is rated G. all to an over the top super happy upbeat goofy melodic french pop soundtrack. i swear little kids would love this CD.

i give the jungle brothers credit for not half stepping. now they can tour with the beach boys and the muppets.

I don't get it...I loved everyone of the Jungle Brothers records before this one. I don't now what happened they sound like Smash Mouth. When Raw Deluxe came out I loved it, this new album has stupid rediculous lyrics and odd sounds. Its not even Hip Hop, its like horrible dance/pop/drum n bass stuff. I lost all respect for the jb's I acually thought I could trust them. Tribe broke up now De La Soul's new album is my last resort. I thought The Native Touges would never die!

When I heard Alex Gifford of the Propellerheads was producing the Jungle Brothers next album, I was excited. I loved Decksandrumsandrockandroll by the Propellerheads and their collaboration with the JB's ("You Want It Back") was classic. When I finished listening to V.I.P., I was pleased and a little disappointed.

Alex does provide many nice and hype beats on the album, but some were a little lackluster. Some of the songs seemed to lack that kick that was present of the Propellerheads album. Also, the JB's ruined some tracks ("Playing For Keeps") by singing. Sorry, but the JB's just can't sing. The majority of the tracks are great with my favorites being the title track, "J. Beez Rock The Dancehall", "Strictly Dedicated", and "Down With The JB's", a posse cut featuring Sense Live, Black Eyed Peas, and Alex Gifford himself on the rhymes.

Overall, V.I.P. is still a good Jungle Brothers album even though it is nowhere near Straight Out The Jungle or Done By The Forces Of Nature. If you liked the Propellerheads album, you should enjoy much of this material.

The Jungle Brothers do it again with their inventive style and wierd sort of sampling. Although 50% doesn't sound like rap at all, I would recommend it mostly for its innovation and old-school feel. Definitely this is a lot better than Raw Deluxe (although that album was good). By the way, one of the great highlights is hearing Mike G sing (really sing) jazz music. You can't beat that now, can ya?

this cd wanks. this cd sounds like happy garbage for retards. if youlike the sound of happyness total castration, this is YOUR cd.