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Track Listings
| 1. Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble - Sample I Dream of Jeanie | |||
| 2. Summer Madness | |||
| 3. Just Cruisin' - Sample I'm Back For More | |||
| 4. "1,000 Kisses - Sample Future Now" | |||
| 5. Men In Black - Sample Forget Me Nots | |||
| 6. Sang and Dance sampled in Gettin' Jiggy Wit It | |||
| 7. Accrual | |||
| 8. Miami - Sample And The Beat Goes On | |||
| 9. Freakin' It - Sample Love Hangover | |||
| 10. Freakin' It - Sample Rapper's Delight | |||
| 11. Will 2K - Sample Rock The Casbah | |||
| 12. Will 2K - Sample Supper Rappin' 2 | |||
| 13. Wild Wild West - Sample I Wish | |||
| 14. Wild Wild West - Sample Wild Wild West | |||
| 15. Wild Wild West - Sample Humpty Dance | |||
| 16. Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble | |||
| 17. Parents Just Don't Understand | |||
| 18. A Nightmare On My Street | |||
| 19. The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air | |||
| 20. Summertime | |||
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Amazon.co.uk Review
From his inception as bubblegum-rapper the Fresh Prince in the late 80s, to his later incarnation as the blockbuster figurehead, Will Smith has shown an uncanny aptitude for refining the hip-hop sound of the moment into mostly excellent pop singles that balance family-friendly accessibility with witty pop nous. "Summertime" is probably Will Smith's finest moment--an evocative paean to the sunshine, a laconic Smith cruising the sun-baked streets rapping about "little boys messin' round with the girls playing double-dutch" like a U-rated Snoop Dogg. Never one to shy away from a spot of cross-media promotion, this compilation also includes "The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air"--the theme-tune to the US sitcom of the same name--as well as all the glitzy pop hits that fronted Smith's celluloid outings: the great "Men In Black", the good "Wild Wild West", and the frankly dodgy "Black Suits Comin". Curiously, the only notable omission is UK No.1 "Boom! Shake The Room"--the track recorded with DJ Jazzy Jeff that heralded the duo's second commercial wind. That complaint aside, however, a sturdy collection from this populist rap champion. --Louis Pattison
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This is a great listen. We start with the beginning with the immature songs like 'Parents just don't understand' and 'Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble'. It's incredible to think that he began with this bubblegum rap and how he has seriously matured with his latest album 'Lost and found' which is a masterpiece. Will began with some fresh, fun tunes and amazingly there are even vocals from DJ Jazzy Jeff in here which I was surprised with! Will has changed hip hop forever and you can see that in here, he is just a remarkable songwriter. It's all clean sounding, no swearing and no violence; all straight up, friendly but meaningful rap. The best song on here has to be 'Men in black' - but that's to my tastes! From beginning to end, if you think you like Will Smith then you should definetly get this.
An important note is that this version comes with 3 extra tracks - Wild wild west, Nod ya head (remix) and Just the 2 of us - a little soppy for my liking but a nice surprise to have these 3 extras!
If you don't have it already then you should definetly get 'Lost and found' with the 2 released tracks Switch and Party starter and the unreleased track that was pondered for release, the incredible meaningful Tell me why. If you like Will's more immature sounds then buy his old albums, but if you like your music mature then purchase 'Lost and found'. You don't have to be a rap fan to like Will Smith because I know that I'm not - I'm just a Will fan! My musical tastes vary from Linkin Park to Elvis Presley, so you know that I just have great taste! Watever you do buy 'Lost and found' - the greatest hip hop album of all time - fresh, clean and incredibly meaningful - it changed my life. Will has changed my life through his music and his acting in my favourite movie - Men in black. Everything about the guy is so cool and heartfelt. He has changed my life - let him change yours!
An important note is that this version comes with 3 extra tracks - Wild wild west, Nod ya head (remix) and Just the 2 of us - a little soppy for my liking but a nice surprise to have these 3 extras!
If you don't have it already then you should definetly get 'Lost and found' with the 2 released tracks Switch and Party starter and the unreleased track that was pondered for release, the incredible meaningful Tell me why. If you like Will's more immature sounds then buy his old albums, but if you like your music mature then purchase 'Lost and found'. You don't have to be a rap fan to like Will Smith because I know that I'm not - I'm just a Will fan! My musical tastes vary from Linkin Park to Elvis Presley, so you know that I just have great taste! Watever you do buy 'Lost and found' - the greatest hip hop album of all time - fresh, clean and incredibly meaningful - it changed my life. Will has changed my life through his music and his acting in my favourite movie - Men in black. Everything about the guy is so cool and heartfelt. He has changed my life - let him change yours!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
i was nervus getting second hand goods but this was fine i;ve saved money i probley would not have purchased at full price
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this album, and what a bargain it is! I think the most refreshing thing about it is that it carefully balances the ideas of early rap and 90's hip-hop - those being the smooth and 'meaningful' lyrics he's produced, and the clean break-beat production. This is something that has been lost in today's market, for now a 'rapper' rambles on about guns, girls, and how his dog died. Hip-hop hardly exsists of course, mainly being replaced by r'n'b in bars etc.
The album starts brilliantly with the great lyrics to G'irls Ain't Nothing But Trouble', which sets a tone for much of the album. Stand out tracks include the full version of the song from the program he starred in; The Fresh Prince of Bell Air, and one of my favourites for the summer which is Miami; the rhythm actually being sampled from another hip-hop song called I Can Do This by Monie Love (a Hed Kandi favourite!). Men I Black is a super cool song for in the car, while his remaining tracks obtain more of a modern feel.
Being so cheap, their is no excuse not to buy this album! Will Smith was a fun, friendly artist, and these songs remind me of great times when you could get away with odd hair styles and ultra-bright pants!
P.S apologies about the review title, I couldn't miss that opportunity!
The album starts brilliantly with the great lyrics to G'irls Ain't Nothing But Trouble', which sets a tone for much of the album. Stand out tracks include the full version of the song from the program he starred in; The Fresh Prince of Bell Air, and one of my favourites for the summer which is Miami; the rhythm actually being sampled from another hip-hop song called I Can Do This by Monie Love (a Hed Kandi favourite!). Men I Black is a super cool song for in the car, while his remaining tracks obtain more of a modern feel.
Being so cheap, their is no excuse not to buy this album! Will Smith was a fun, friendly artist, and these songs remind me of great times when you could get away with odd hair styles and ultra-bright pants!
P.S apologies about the review title, I couldn't miss that opportunity!
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Great Listening
It is great to go back in time and relive what you are were doing when you first heard these sounds. My five year old daughter loves Will's children and now Will.
Published 25 days ago by Sandra P
Timeless and for any age.
Brilliant CD bought for my daughter who is a big 'Prine of Bellair' and Men in Black fan. Great Music, timeless. We both sing along to it.
Published 2 months ago by Dickie
Will Smith greatest hits
I realy like this cd. Will Smith has decent rapping skills and his words are clean so u can play this music to anyone.
the men in black song is very good, one of my faves. Read more
the men in black song is very good, one of my faves. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Chris david james
very good
very good communication, arrived within the delivery time and very prompt. Brillant to listen to and quick and easy to use either on a cd or on my computer to put onto my ipod.
Published 8 months ago by Katiecoo
Fresh Prince is still cool.....
Bought this as a download for my 8 year old who has gotten into The Fresh prince of Bel Air starring Will Smith from the late eighties. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Longodds
Big Willys greatest
Will Smith is a great all rounder but his music seems to have been forgotten somewhat. This compilation includes some of his early stuff, the fun pop catchy tunes like Girls aint... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. P. Davison
Big Will hits the right notes!
If you have never heard of any of the songs on this album you must have been under a rock for a decade, and you missed so much! Read more
Published on 30 April 2007 by G. L. Williams
Will smith is the greatest
WOW what an album!!!! ive loved hip hop since i first heard vanilla ice in the early 90's and i own sum absolute classic hip hop albums now from reasonable doubt to illmatic but... Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2006 by john higginbottom
world class
you cannot dislike this mans music he uses a simple rap style with such simple lyrics but this makes the song even more catchy as it makes it very easy for you to sing along and... Read more
Published on 19 July 2004 by C S Msallem
Excellent
If you like Will 'Big Willy' Smith or for that matter funky, easy going hip-hop then this is a must buy. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2002 by Mr Owen J D Brown
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