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NY's Finest [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Pete Rock

3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews) | More about this product

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Audio CD (February 26, 2008)
Original Release Date: February 26, 2008
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Label: Caroline
ASIN: B0012CQTQO
In-Print Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #39,162 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Artist Time Price

1. Pete Intro [Explicit] Pete Rock 0:52 $0.89

2. We Roll [Explicit] Jim Jones 4:09 $0.89

3. Till I Retire [Explicit] Pete Rock 4:16 $0.89

4. 914 [Explicit] Pete Rock 4:22 $0.89

5. Questions [Explicit] Pete Rock 2:27 $0.89

6. Best Believe [Explicit] LD 4:38 $0.89

7. Ready Fe War [Explicit] Chip Fu 5:55 $0.89

8. Don't Be Mad [Explicit] Pete Rock 4:01 $0.89

9. Bring Y'all Back [Explicit] Little Brother 3:56 $0.89

10. The Best Secret [Explicit] The Lords Of The Underground 4:37 $0.89

11. That's What I Am Talking About [Explicit] Pete Rock 4:54 $0.89

12. The PJs [Explicit] Masta Killa 4:44 $0.89

13. Made Man [Explicit] Pete Rock 4:23 $0.89

14. Let's Go [Explicit] Doo Wop 2:06 $0.89

15. Comprehend [Explicit] Papoose 3:27 $0.89

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4.0 out of 5 stars My kind of hip-hop, May 17, 2008

By	Olukayode Balogun (Leeds, England) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

NYC-based producer and MC Pete Rock should need no introduction as he's been around for ages. A friend sent me a link to the video to "Till I Retire/Best Believe" on YouTube and I got into it immediately. Then I checked the album out on Amazon and after reading Chandler's brilliant review (see it on the product page), checked out the soundclip to the incredibly funky "That's What I Am Talking About" featuring Rell (I wonder where he's been?) and I was sold. I remember saying to Chandler at the time: even if the rest of the album is c**p, which I thought would be very unlikely - this is Pete Rock, after all - this will still be a top buy.

I wasn't wrong. I've explained it on here a few times; I'm a very bizarre and atypical hip-hop fan and rarely take any notice of what the rappers are saying. It's the music, the beats, the vibe, that I live for and it's all heavenly on here. Musically, this is up there for me with the likes of Little Brother and The Roots. I love all the tunes, the only two exceptions being "Questions" featuring Royal Flush and the sickeningly homophobic "Let's Go" featuring Doo Wop (maybe I do listen after all).

But this is what those clever people invented skip buttons on CD players for, n'est-ce pas?

An excellent CD for bouncing around in the car on those hot summer days. Let's hope we get some in this part of the world.

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3.0 out of 5 stars C'mon Pete Rock!!!, May 9, 2008

By	Derrick Sales "D.J. Sound" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Pete did it again with this one but there's a couple of joints that I like. It's cool that he put out an album to keep his statis alive but he got to break out the big guns...

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3.0 out of 5 stars Well, At Least The Beats Are Tight... {3 � Stars}, March 18, 2008

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

You know, when it comes to making beats, not many producers are on the level of Pete Rock. Even if he isn't recognized as THE best producer in rap history, it'd be hard not to acknowledge his portfolio as top 5 material. That's what made me check out NY's Finest, but it's safe to say that this isn't PR's finest work. Sure, the beats are tight, but you already knew that would be the case. What hurts the album is lackluster performances from mediocre to so-so rappers. Despite that, there are some gems on the album. Joints like "Bring Y'all Back", "The PJs", and "Questions" all bang without incident. Lords Of The Underground redeem themselves somewhat after dropping a wack LP not too long ago. Pete's production on "We Roll" can even make the usually awful Jim Jones and Max B. tolerable. At the end of the day, the beats make everything worthwhile.

As you've probably guessed by the title, some of the rappers recruited for this album are just plain boring or wack. Jim Jones and Max B. soil the aforementioned beat for "We Roll" with some awful rhymes and disappointed me a little. And, while he's been tolerable over the years, Pete managed to ruin a few beats all by himself with some truly wack rhymes -- 'Til I Retire and Don't Be Mad (which is just plain awful) are perfect examples of this.

NY's Finest is a decent album. Pete Rock can still make dope beats, we all know this, but some of the rappers he solicited bring the album down some. There are enough dope tracks to make getting this a good idea though. I recommend checking this one out, and even though it's solid, I wouldn't make it a priority purchase.

Standout Tracks: The PJ's feat. Raekwon & Masta Killa, Ready Fe War feat. Chip Fu & Ren�e Neufville, 914 feat. Styles P. & Sheek Louch, Questions feat. Royal Flush (My Favorite), Bring Y'all Back feat. Little Brother, & Best Believe feat. Redman & LD

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4.0 out of 5 stars top notch production
this album showcases pete's skills as a producer....the beats were better than most of the crap out right now, but i think he could have done a little bit better. Read more

Published 5 days ago by CALI HIP HOPPER

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Album
I really enjoyed this album from to start to finshing. The Styles P track was one the many highlights of this album.

Published 13 months ago by MIAMIBASS808

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent album from Pete Rock - maybe 3.5 stars
Pete Rock returns to bring us another "solo" album.. Like most of his solo projects, guests are heavy. Of the 14 songs on here, only 3 have no guests. Read more

Published 14 months ago by G$

3.0 out of 5 stars After a good listen.... This is okay.
After reading some of the other opinions on NY's Finest I have to agree with the 3.5 stars that most are granting. Read more

Published 15 months ago by sonicjazzboy

5.0 out of 5 stars loved it!!!!!!!
This Cd is Dope from front to back. People Keep Talking about the MC Selection, but other than Jim Jones or Max B, what other lackluster Mcs are u talking about???. Read more

Published 15 months ago by waynedixon

4.0 out of 5 stars Just like back in the day....
Smokin good - but no quite back in the day hip hop.

It'll get mad spins.

Published 15 months ago by D. Jones

4.0 out of 5 stars soulbrother no. 1 back in action
New work from Soulbrother No. 1, emperor of underground djs, master of ceremony: the mood is softer than ever, but stamina flows as usual. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Stefano Dominici

2.0 out of 5 stars Not feeling this at all
This hurts. A Pete Rock album that keeps my finger on the fast-forward button isn't a good thing in these days of disappointment, but here goes.

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Published 15 months ago by Garbageman

3.0 out of 5 stars Solid Material (Rating: 6 out of 10- -3.0 stars)
Of course you know that Pete Rock is one of the greatest producers in this hip hop game, so there is no question that the production is going to be banging. Read more

Published 16 months ago by Chandler

3.0 out of 5 stars decent
this album has some good Hip-hop and better than average beats but Pete's flow is very dated and boring for tha most part. Read more

Published 16 months ago by Brian Quinones

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