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1. Pride
2. Charade
3. Sweet Charity
4. Zoe's World

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Rachid Bayyan blends everything from gospel to rock to R&B to Middle Eastern music into a remarkably soulful concoction.

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4.6 out of 5 stars (28 customer reviews)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rachid Becomes Rasalus, March 21, 2006

By	Shaun Chandran (Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Prototype (Audio CD)

Rachid is a genius.

His first album "Prototype" was a masterpiece.

To me it was probably the greatest album NEVER heard. Purely as a vocalist I regard him as one of the best. His transitions from his lower bass tones to his butter falsetto seem effortless. As a lyricist he touched me to the core of my soul. Charade, Pride, Zoe's World, Evil, The One To Destroy Me... gosh, the whole album!! It's as good as reading classic poetry. Rachid IS a poet. Charade, Prodigal Pete and And The Angel Comes remain some of my favourite lyrics ever penned.His music cannot be categorized. They would have to create a whole new section in a record store for him. Soul/Rock/Funk/Jazz/ World/Drum&Bass/Dance/Pop/Gospel/Arab/Ambience/Classical Indian... His style is unique... eccentric, fresh, some might even say insane.. This man is totally out of the box. He is what the music world needs today more than ever..

And today Rachid becomes Rasalus. World get ready to hear this "Lion's Roar"... He returns on myspace with two awesome tracks.. (http://www.myspace.com/rachidisrasalus),'Last Call' is funky, fresh and edgy.. and 'Forgive and Forget' is a beautifully penned and translated ballad. Rasalus, sometimes we feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But trust me, the ocean would be less because of your missing drop. Don't leave us again... the world needs your music.

We anticipate your return.

OneLove
Shaun

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4.0 out of 5 stars moody and soulful, I've been listening to it over and over.., July 27, 1998

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This review is from: Prototype (Audio CD)

The first song "Charade" is a pointed commentary on the false selves we present to the world rather than trusting that who we really are will be liked and accepted. It hooked me right away. Rachid's music is interesting and intense, and his voice is sensual and filled with emotion. I loved the mixtures of sounds and beats on this CD. His music makes you feel connected to him as you enjoy its rhythms.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Excellence!, February 14, 2005

By	DelancyStreetBooks (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prototype (Audio CD)

Rachid, where are you? Why haven't we heard more from you? I wish I had congratulated you on your excellent work when I saw you at the movie theater several years ago! This CD is excellent in every way and surely it must be indicative of some behind-the-scenes beef that the CD and the artist weren't given more attention. This guy is truly gifted and I can hardly believe that he wrote and arranged all of these songs as I look at his baby face on the cover. Many of the tracks resonated with me, but Prodigal Pete had me crying before I even realized it. The CD is SO honest and SO real and there seems to be no showbiz hocus pocus whatsoever (an industry first, perhaps). That it is being sold here for $.01 is an injustice in terms of the way that music and artistry are valued; the good news is that smart music lovers can get an incredible addition to their CD collections at a bargain basement price!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Rachid fan
The vocals are some of the most incredible in years....a singers singer... and evidence of how screwed up the record business has become... Read more

Published 11 months ago by Raymond T. Callaway

5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT
This guy is the best singer/songwriter you've never heard. His voice and lyrics are amazing. His arrangements are incredible. The is an all around classic album. Read more

Published on March 16, 2007 by Artist

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD!
I listened to it so many times and still ready to listen to it some more!

Published on January 22, 2007 by Aden A

5.0 out of 5 stars This CD is amazing, but....
I swear I saw Rachid on Apollo Theater's Amateur Night. I didn't catch the guys name, he looked just like Rachid but a little heavier. Read more

Published on December 15, 2005 by Eric E

5.0 out of 5 stars A great sleeper album
Like the other reviewers, it is unimaginable to me how this album got so little attention. Rachid deftly moves between a number of styles to create a truly unique sound. Read more

Published on June 24, 2002 by A. Bryan

5.0 out of 5 stars Prototype
This cd is a real personal cd. He gives us his all and comes away with a grand slam. Just listen to the stuff that he says and you will be amazed with real realness!! A great cd!!

Published on March 23, 2002 by Darryl Gaten

5.0 out of 5 stars One of The BEST CDs you will probably NEVER Hear
This Disc is so good that my brother and I were actually ANGRY that so many people slept on it. "And The Angel Comes" is probably the best male vocal done in the last 5... Read more

Published on December 12, 2001 by musiqfiend

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the greatest voices of the 90's
I think that this album is one of the greatest achivements of the decade. The compositionsare so originals, creating a whole new style that it's hard to defind, because the whole... Read more

Published on November 24, 2001 by juan

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!
This Album is so beautiful. It makes you feel dreamy! When I listen to it I feel like I'm right there experiencing all of these feelings right there with him. Read more

Published on February 1, 2001 by Cherie Jones

1.0 out of 5 stars weak
considering that his father is part of Kool&the Gang you would expect some funk.but then again they went pop soft in the 80's. Read more

Published on February 9, 2000 by mistermaxxx@yahoo.com

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