Here Comes the Fuzz [ENHANCED] [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Mark Ronson

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 9, 2003)
• Original Release Date: August 26, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Elektra / Wea
• ASIN: B0000AKQGC
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #80,424 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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To those in the know, Mark Ronson has for years been one of New York's hottest DJs, producers and remixers. He's only 25, but already he has amassed a sterling A-list of artists who have sought out his services, including Jay-Z, Outkast, Moby, Nikka Costa, Macy Gray, De La Soul, Nelly Furtado and more. This is his debut album and features Sean Paul, Rivers Cuomo, Nate Dogg, Q-Tip, Nappy Roots, Tweet, Mos Def, Freeway and more. 13 tracks. Elektra. 2003.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Versatile Funk (4 Stars), March 1, 2005

By	Norfeest "Yes Yes Y'all" (Washington DC USA) - See all my reviews

Here Comes The Fuzz is a pretty versatile album. R&B, Rap, Rock, there's plenty to choose from. Even the lineup of artists is versatile. Everyone from Mos Def to Nappy Roots show up to lend a hand....even Rivers Cuomo of Weezer fame makes an appearance. Mark Ronson produces the entire album and there aren't very many tracks on the album that are worth skipping. The sound is hard to describe, but rest assured that you'll dance your ass off while playing this CD. The song folks may remember most at the moment is "Ooh wee" because it's heavily featured in the movie "Hitch" starring Will Smith. That song is just crazy. Put it on in the club and watch the crowd go crazy. I'd have to say the high point on this album for me was hearing Saigon rap. Dude is dumb nice. He has a few underground joints out and should be set to blow up any time now, but his contribution to this album (Diduntdidunt) is just as funny as it is tight. R&B Newcomer Aya blew me away with her song (High) and Tweet & Sean Paul contribute the bouncy reggae flavored joint (International Affair) which is blazin'. And it was great to hear Q Tip spitting hot verses (Tomorrow). It's been such a long time. Even the Mos Def & M.O.P. collabo is tight.

There are a few songs on the album that are suspect though. The title track is lackluster. Freeway sounds lost over rock beats and I've never been the biggest Nikka Costa fan (shorty is terribly overrated). Also, even though Rhymefest rhymes his ass off, "Bout To Get Ugly" was definitely booty (not to mention that I'm getting VERY tired of hearing Anthony Hamilton's voice). Also, Daniel Merriweather's song sounded like a b side to an old Musiq CD or something (I don't mean that in a good way either). But all the negatives end there.

I have to admit that the positive aspects of the album far outweigh the negative ones. Mark Ronson creates some of the most funky and original beats I've heard in a long time. He definitely has potential and I think he definitely has all the tools necessary for him to blow up. I highly reccomend this to anyone looking for some good clean dance music.

Standout Tracks: International Affair feat. Sean Paul & Tweet, Ooh Wee feat. Ghostface, Trife, Nate Dogg, & Saigon (My Favorite), Diduntdidunt feat. Saigon, Bluegrass Stain'd feat. Nappy Roots, High feat. Aya, I Suck feat. Rivers Cuomo, Tomorrow feat. Q Tip & Debi Nova, and On The Run feat. M.O.P. & Mos Def

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ridiculously diverse, Ronson's a hip-hop pro, December 7, 2003

By	Matthew Lee "rank-and-file music reviewer" (United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

25 year-old Mark Ronson has certainly earned his fair share of raves accumulated to date, with his innovative beats and street-cred. It certainly shows on "Here Comes The Fuzz." The guests really run the gamut on this debut CD, with rappers Q-Tip, Ghostface Killa, M.O.P., and Freeway on the joint, but there's soul (Anthony Hamilton, Nikka Costa, newcomer Debi Nova) and a track with Rivers Cuomo from Weezer as well. I'm not sure what Mark's strongest point is yet - is he a floorfiller like Judge Jules, or simply an intellgent bedroom producer like The Streets? Whatever the case, he's certainly no Tim Westwood. Mark is deftly able to make moves with a straightahead distorted club banger ("I Suck"), as well as bouncy hip-hop jams ("Ooh Wee," "On the Run"). The CD is also great for the chillout room with Saigon guest rapping on "Diduntdidunt". The entire CD is rather exciting, as it forgoes the elements of crunk and too-much-bass that made a lot of top 40 rap this year pretty tiresome. For a refreshing hip-hop mashup, I definitely recommend this one.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Introducing Mark Ronson, October 10, 2003

By	ggarlen (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

First off, Mark's beats are so innovative. He successfully mixes hip-hop, hiptronica, jazz, r&b, and rock into each song to give it an authentic feel. On top of that, he has incredible artisst sing/rap on top of these beats. Hip-hop: Nappy Roots, Ghostface, Saigon, Mos Def, M.O.P., Freeway, Rhymefest, Q-Tip. R&B: Anthony Hamilton, Nate Dogg, Aya, Tweet, Nikka Costa, Daniel Merriweather, Debi Nova Rock: Rivers Cuomo Dancehall: Sean Paul. This disc can be labeled as either laid back or heard in clubs, it kind of goes both ways.