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Stephen Manderson's stage alias echoes the big-band era of jazz giants Count Basie and Duke Ellington, whose assumed titles forced America to show respect in a world where black society had none.
When Professor Green started MCing at the age of 18, a white rapper from east London needed respect even in hip hop's post-Eminem empire. It soon arrived. He won his first rap battle in 2005, subsequently got signed to Mike Skinner's The Beats label, and today finds himself on Virgin's books. In April 2010 he scored a number three single with I Need You Tonight–suffice to say he's fully earned his professorial stripes.
Not that Green (that part derives from his fondness for a smoke) is an uptight, academic brand of word wizard. Even if it's much edgier than Dizzee's current output, Alive Till I'm Dead is aimed squarely at the pop market. It's also quite brilliant; as fizzy, dramatic and inventive as pop should be, with the cunning stunt of riding an old classic, like updating The S.O.S. Band's Just Be Good to Me, as well as Beats International's response Dub Be Good to Me, with his own Just Be Good to Green, which guest crooner Lily Allen will doubtless help to the top of the chart (the dubstep-speedy Monster will be the next single).
Green and his cohorts (including Future Cut, Naughty Boy and Thunder Catz) are also unafraid to embrace funk (Kids That Love to Dance's bass moves like a snake) and rock (the mood of City of Gold and Oh My God is more Kasabian than The Streets). Stir in a tangible vulnerability rather than the usual braggadocio–he's often chasing the girl rather than vice versa–and Green captivates in all manner of ways, not just with street truths and teeth-chattering rhythm. Do for You, for example, has a needy edge beneath its staccato beats that you rarely find in grime or rap.
Even so, Green retains grime's nervy thrust, keeping tabs on his Hackney roots and the rawer edge of his 2006 debut album Lecture #1. Jungle is close to a UK response to (rather than a copy of) Eminem's pent-up style, and the closing Goodnight is a piano-driven lament for his late great-grandmother (who raised him after his parents went AWOL) and father, every bit as insistent, tense and great as Em's Lose Yourself. Green may dismiss the comparison in interviews, but it's one that indicates the kind of impact he promises to make.
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The first major album from London rapper, Professor Green, Alive Till I'm Dead includes the singles I Need You Tonight (feat. Ed Drewett) and Just Be Good to Green (feat. Lily Allen). There are also collaborations with Labrinth, Maverick Sabre, Fink, Example and Shereen Shabanaa.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Not technically a start of course as 'Lecture Number 1' was released through the now sadly, defunt The Beats label...but a first album release on a major label. The album really does get off to a flyer, 'Kids that love to dance' is ace and is followed by 'Just be good to green' and 'I need you tonight' which pretty much ensures you will carry on listening if you like PG's style (and face it, a LOT of people will have got this album on the strength of the 2 singles). PG has a really good flow, but for me it seems to get lost sometimes behind the music, which is well produced throughout. As another reviewer stated previously 'Monster' is almost certainly a single, although I think it sounds more like an Example song than a PG song, which almost certainly won't do it any harm to be fair. There are a couple of songs at the end of the album where it slows down a bit('Where do we go' and 'Goodnight') which, whilst accomplished musically, don't hold my attention as much as the rest of the album (saying that, it could be an issue with me as my interest also tailed off at the end of Example's 'Won't go quietly'). My personal favourite track on the album is 'Falling down' which has a theme we can probably all relate to where as soon as things are looking up the rug is pulled from under your feet and you end up on your behind. The lyrics are strong throughout, but I feel they are a highlight on this track as PG narrates his rise from the street (dealing) to The Streets (well, The Beats at least!) and down again following The Beats collapse, then up again (eventually) with Virgin...although it is a cautionary tale and left open ended as he admits he has no idea whether it is all going to work out.
I am really enjoying this album, just waiting for it to really grab me and demand to be unforgettable yet though.
I am really enjoying this album, just waiting for it to really grab me and demand to be unforgettable yet though.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is the first major release from Hackney-boy Professor Green and man, has it been well received. His name is derived from his time in the herb-distribution industry, something documented & referred to frequently on the album.
The two singles so far 'Just Be Good To Green' Feat. Lily Allen & 'I Need You Tonight' Feat. Ed Drewett are very catchy and have raised the Professor's profile somewhat with some serious airtime. Both of these are remixes of classic singles though and it's alway easier to land a hit when remixing a popular classic so you would be right to wonder if the album holds up to scrutiny.
Alive Till I'm Dead is not happy sitting nicely in one groove and jumps seamlessly between production styles; 'Jungle' featuring Maverick Sabre is a grimy but electrifying dubstep experience whilst 'Falling Down' is a textbook dance track. In contrast, 'Goodnight' is a full-orchestral ballad that is a fitting end to the experience. 'Oh my God' featuring Labrinth is one of the catchiest tunes on the album, whilst the surprisingly Timbaland-esque 'Monster' will be sure to be bouncing out of your radio speakers sometime soon. It's also surprising just how contemporary the lyrics are, at one point he mentions a bus advert (Pixie drinks Lotts) that is still doing the rounds on the streets of London as we speak.
Whilst Alive Till I'm Dead is definitely a grime album, Professor Green seems to be pushing the envelope as to what grime consists of; some of the songs will make you wonder whether he is a rapper or a singer and the production will have you tapping your feet and nodding in public. Recommended!!
The two singles so far 'Just Be Good To Green' Feat. Lily Allen & 'I Need You Tonight' Feat. Ed Drewett are very catchy and have raised the Professor's profile somewhat with some serious airtime. Both of these are remixes of classic singles though and it's alway easier to land a hit when remixing a popular classic so you would be right to wonder if the album holds up to scrutiny.
Alive Till I'm Dead is not happy sitting nicely in one groove and jumps seamlessly between production styles; 'Jungle' featuring Maverick Sabre is a grimy but electrifying dubstep experience whilst 'Falling Down' is a textbook dance track. In contrast, 'Goodnight' is a full-orchestral ballad that is a fitting end to the experience. 'Oh my God' featuring Labrinth is one of the catchiest tunes on the album, whilst the surprisingly Timbaland-esque 'Monster' will be sure to be bouncing out of your radio speakers sometime soon. It's also surprising just how contemporary the lyrics are, at one point he mentions a bus advert (Pixie drinks Lotts) that is still doing the rounds on the streets of London as we speak.
Whilst Alive Till I'm Dead is definitely a grime album, Professor Green seems to be pushing the envelope as to what grime consists of; some of the songs will make you wonder whether he is a rapper or a singer and the production will have you tapping your feet and nodding in public. Recommended!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Alive Till I'm Dead
Loved this album! I have not listened to his stuff before, very impressed!You will be pleasently surprised if you think its going to be all comercial, its not!!
A massive range of music styles coupled to Pro Greens own style of rap.
If you like Enlish rap have a listen.
Loved this album! I have not listened to his stuff before, very impressed!You will be pleasently surprised if you think its going to be all comercial, its not!!
A massive range of music styles coupled to Pro Greens own style of rap.
If you like Enlish rap have a listen.
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Great!
I didnt know if I would like this but i love it and listen to it all the time, Its worth buying this as its so different to wats out there
Published 2 months ago by Chloe Lear
Love it!!!
Love it!!!Thats all I have to say!!Brilliant album.I would recommend this to everyone who likes or has heard of professor green
Published 4 months ago by Amz
Not what I expected
Having listened to a single that was on TV and realising that it's not on the album I was somewhat bemused. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. S. Rehman
I love it
This is a great cd and a great buy and anyone thinking of buying this cd should buy it!! I love it and can't stop listening to this cd and Professor Green.. :D
Published 15 months ago by Noush
Pro Green for everyone
Unreal for the money - much much cheaper that itunes!! download the Amazon MP3 program that goes with the purchase as it automatically sends it to your itunes anyway - Nice one... Read more
Published 16 months ago by karlos666
I am most probably obsessed xD
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!
I got his cd late, but it was fine, i just love it. The only problem that could occur is the cd case may be cracked, mine was, but its the contents... Read more
I got his cd late, but it was fine, i just love it. The only problem that could occur is the cd case may be cracked, mine was, but its the contents... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ms. I. R. Morgan
I can't stop listening to this!
Liked all of his singles so far so decided to buy the album and there is not a song I don't like. It is honestly the best album I've ever bought! I can't stop listening to it! Read more
Published 16 months ago by SRAlmeida93
Professor Green
Never heard of the guy, but was a just what one person wanted for Xmas
Despite the weather and delayed deliveries it did arrive on time.
Despite the weather and delayed deliveries it did arrive on time.
Published 16 months ago by ozziem59
Exquisite!
basically all of the songs are excellent i like: Oh my god, Where do we go, city of gold,jungle and monster. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Ryan Daley 17 Years Ol'
professor green,alive till dead
great album can,t wait till his next one .i think this guy will go far. go british rap
Published 21 months ago by MR DOCKER
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