AFAM 2000. 01. Dr. Thaddeo K. Babiiah 24 June 2010 A Man’s World Soul music was very popular in the 1970’s. It was the one thing that everyone, black and white, could agree on. Everyone got together and enjoyed themselves listening to funk and soul music.
The other factor that takes away from this album is the two rock-rap songs, (She Watch Channel Zero!? & Party For Your Right to Fight). Maybe it’s a personal bias, because I never really like when rap and rock fuse, but I totally think they are in much better form when rapping over James Brown samples. Otherwise I can’t see any other flaws with this album. Chuck D performs like no other, and the Flavor Flav element is unique and essential to this album’s
“God Forgives, I don’t” only touches the surface of Ross’ fight to triumph. Whenever I need inspiration to keep advancing, playing Rozay’s “Hold Me Back” on repeat is necessary. A gritty ballad made in the brain of man that might not have much to his name expressing through it all never let someone or something hold you back from your ambitions. The only problem I have with the album is the predictability of beat selection. Although the beats chosen for the project was suitable for the occasion when being a genuine Rick Ross admirer you tend to appreciate what sounds he loves to utilize and producers he shops with to fulfill his needs.
My favorite country song is “Johnny and June” by Heidi Newfield. “Johnny and June” is my favorite song because of the heartfelt meaning in the lyrics, the references to Johnny and June Cash’s love story and the way this song makes me feel. The lyric of this song has heartfelt meaning behind them. They flow smooth as silk. The verse that I feel is the most profound is “I wanna hold you baby right or wrong” (22).
Written by Maurice Yvain and lyrics by Channing Pollack, the song is about her man, that doesn't seem to be the best guy around but he's hers to keep and she loves him so. I love the popular music of back then compared to now because it's all the same. It's all about love, and how unhappy we are but somehow we manage to find happiness through the fight of wanting to be happy. I feel Brice had a very easy time doing this song, not just because she was a fabulous performer but because she had some of her own 'Man' problems of her
Burnside, the third characteristic that defines them as a Southern rock/blues band is their genuine love and respect for old Mississippi Delta Blues. The love can be heard in their album Hernando. “While I have always been a fan of bands who take the time to write good songs and make sure the album sounds good from a production standpoint, there's always something special about a band who makes it sound easy to some great rockers and The Allstars manage to inject all of their music with the same joyful abandon” (Homewood 1). Homewood says this because the production quality of the album isn’t an A+, but the band doesn’t seem to put production quality as a top priority; instead, the band simply loves playing their unique spin on Delta Blues music. Hernando also features covers of R.L.
This song was definitely arranged however they had their own improvisations. The song was very upbeat and I was immediately focusing all my attention on the band. Gordon Jones, on alto sax, performed a solo in the middle of the song that was unbelievable. DJ Williams also soloed, and demonstrated his skills as a guitarist with a great rhythm. After the first song, I was amazed.
The slow beat, smooth songs and sexy tone of the R&B have always caught my attention and enticed me to keep listening to this selection. Ever since I was about 12 years old, my favorite singer has always been Usher. He has the slow jams and soothing beats that make my heart melt again and again (his moves are even smooth). There is nothing I don’t like about his style of work. The heartfelt words seem to consistently have meaning behind them and are songs that I can relate to in different situations of my life.
The dynamics were very forte because the vocalist, Vic Fuentes has a very strong and passionate voice that electrifies and brings to life every lyric. The tempo was allegro, as I said it was very fast paced and made you want to dance. The instrumentation was fabulous, the musicians, Jaime Preciado: Bass, Tony Perry: Guitar, and Mike Fuentes: Drums (who is my idol because I play the drums as well) are by far the best musicians I’ve ever heard in a post hardcore band. They take their music seriously, while also having fun and never losing their unique sound. “Yeah Boy and Doll Face” As they played this very beautiful and romantic song, they pulled up a girl from the crowd and Vic sang it to her.
Tupac to me was the best rapper alive. His performance talks for itself. When he performs, he told a story and I love him for that. When the man talk he keep it real he didn’t hide everything about his life or what was going on about it. Many people looked at him like he was an animal, they didn’t look at him look a human being with feelings.