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~ TY
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  • Audio CD (29 Jan 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Big Dada
  • ASIN: B000056P70
  • Other Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 42,974 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Listen  1. Rev. Cloud Speaks 1:15£0.79
Listen  2. Mind Made Up 4:24£0.79
Listen  3. Walk With Your Ego 3:30£0.79
Listen  4. Trippin' Over Words 4:34£0.79
Listen  5. The Tale 3:36£0.79
Listen  6. The Nonsense 3:57£0.79
Listen  7. She's Not Feeling Me At the Moment (Skit) 1:42£0.79
Listen  8. Jealousy 4:01£0.79
Listen  9. Hercules 3:14£0.79
Listen10. Zaibo 4:45£0.79
Listen11. You're So.. 4:31£0.79
Listen12. Move 3:32£0.79
Listen13. Front Free 4:12£0.79
Listen14. Break The Lock 3:44£0.79
Listen15. Shake Your Tings (skit) 2:08£0.79
Listen16. Ghetto Perspective 3:47£0.79


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Amazon.co.uk Review
Veteran UK MC Ty may have decided that Awkward was an appropriate title for his debut album, but the contents tell a different story: over a diverse collection of tracks that share little more than a classic feel, Ty reveals himself as an assured, confident rapper with vision--and with the skills to realise it. A scenester who hosts London's monthly Lyrical Lounge club night, Ty's been honing his skills for years. Drawing from classic soul, funk, jazz-vibe and afro-beat, the sound here bears the wisdom of his long wait. Taking hints from various influences, the style shifts throughout, here an echo of Pete Rock or De La Soul, there a bit of Gangstarr's Guru or EPMD. It's an enviable blend that never descends into rote imitation--he's internalised the cadences of his forebears, and made them a part of his own repertoire. Ty's lyrical interests are as diverse as his musical tastes: "Zaibo" features references to Brian Eno and Joe Pesci in the same couplet (and a Fela Kuti-worthwhile chorus); in "Ghetto Perspective", the "five year repeat college dropout" gives props to Wuthering Heights. It's a shame that albums like this are rarely appreciated in their own time, but with such a timeless vibe, Awkward could be around to stay. --Randy Silver

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hip Hop Perfection, 20 Mar 2001
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As far as I know Ty has been in the hip hop culture for years, and this albums shows it. Experience and raw skills are large contributing factors to the excellence of this album.

Every track on this album is one you'll want to repeatedly hear. Tracks about personal experiences such as 'Hercules', fun stories such as 'The Tale', raps about his different experiences with jealousy on 'Jealousy', battle raps, French rap and more all demonstrate the musical diversity of this album, and Ty's style.

This album is a pleasant rarity in that it doesn't feature many people at all. The only other MC's who rap on this album are on one track, 'Zaibo', who rap in French.

Ty's rapping style is humorous, mellow and all together refreshing. His lyrics are excellent, not always rhyming... but always sounding smooth and perfect.

All together 'Awkward' is a album well worth buying, and when you do buy it, you're paying for every track on this album in that they're all excellent quality, and if you're anything like me... you'll like them all!

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A hot chilled out album, 14 Oct 2003
By Greg (London, england) - See all my reviews
This is not your typical rap album in the sense that americanisation of the whole of the rap world, pin points the world rap to bling bling and guns, Ty's first album brings fresh air into the rap world with a whitty and insightful look at his life past and present, and an often emotional view of Urban life, but unlike other UK artist he uses a different but no less effective style, to paint his lyrical masterpeices, "Ghetto Perspective" is probably one on the best UK rap songs that i've ever heard. a great album... bring on the second installment.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars London is hip, funky, fresh and home of Ty, 19 Feb 2003
Must say it was a spot of luck when i discovered this gem of a Hip Hop artist... His album awkward is a great blend of funked-up, sumtimes chilled and jazzy tunes. Coupled with witty lyrics Ty makes for a refreshing break from other rap albums! I bought this CD after hearing just one track, but it was a wise purchase 'cos when u pay 4 this album u pay for top-banana music. My advice is get this if u want a CD with a smooth touch to it and not too hardcore.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ;Jamboree
With a fine blend of poetry and party tunes "Awkward" bestows something to fuel the mind as well as the body and soul. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2002 by Laura D

4.0 out of 5 stars A strong, descriptive album, chilled and smart.
TY's album is a good solid album with more hits than misses! I bought it cos i loved the style of 'break the lock' and 'The Tale' which is an excellent lyrical story with a... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh
This album displays the sort of honesty that is unfortunately VERY rare these days in rappers. TY is in another league, he displays charisma, great lyricism and humour. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2001 by Mr. Haroon Ahmad Khan

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest
This album displays the sort of honesty that is unfortunately VERY rare these days in rappers. TY is in another league, he displays charisma, great lyricism and humour. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2001 by Mr. Haroon Ahmad Khan

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