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~ Ty (Artist)
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Product details

  • Audio CD (29 Sep 2003)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Enhanced
  • Label: Big Dada
  • ASIN: B0000AZKFB
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 70,663 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Ha Ha
2. Mpho’s Lament (skit)
3. Wait A Minute
4. I Want 2
5. Awkward Boy skit
6. Oh You Want More?
7. Rain
8. The Willing
9. Look 4 Me
10. Groovement (Part 1)
11. Dreams
12. Hot Spice
13. Music 2 Fly 2

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Amazon.co.uk Review
Though still languishing in the deepest depths of Urban music's underground, Upwards confirms that Brixton rapper Ty deserves to be just as recognised as label mate Roots Manuva. Following on from where the easy flowing R&B and London-centric humour of his 2001 debut, Awkward, left off, he further refines the antidote to UK hip-hop's grim reality. The smouldering funk and quick-witted rhymes of "I Want 2" and "Groovement" continue to deliver his dysfunctional life and infinite wisdom with a sly nod.

But just in case anyone mistook his debut's lighter touch for a lack of serious talent, Upwards expands his repertoire and leaves his peers looking decidedly two-dimensional. The electro thud of "Ha Ha" and "Look for Me"'s sub bass voodoo chant set his astute wordplay to uncharacteristically hi-tech rhythm tracks to be as arresting as his vintage grooves are soulful. And if any doubts remain as to his musical smarts, "Do You Want More?" vanquishes them by shaping a strident hip hop march out of a plinky fairground tune. Likewise, his superior lyrical intellect makes "Music to Fly To" the best spoken word lament about modern life since Gil Scott-Heron's "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised". With lines such as "September 11th/all of a sudden people are paying attention to a problem that didn't begin on the 10th" he provides food for thought rarely found in rap from either side of the pond. --Dan Gennoe

Blues & Soul
This album is a modern day classic. Why? Three words. Entertaining. Enlightening. Enduring.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Upwards Moves Forward, 12 Nov 2003
I got the opportunity to see Ty preview some of the tracks from
this album at the Big Chill, which included a full live band and
special guest singers. When you listen to tracks like "Groovement"
and "Wait A Minute" they aren't only hip hop tracks but they take
influences from every musical direction. Lyrically Ty raps with
a sense of rhythm and deep understanding for human nature.
Without resorting to "show biz hip hop antics" Ty speaks like
it is. What moves me so much about this LP to even take the
time to write a review is that it sounds fresh every time I put it
on. It's an lp you can relate to if you like straight hip hop, soul
jazz, funk, Afro-Latin dub reggae cause in some way all those
things are in there. Plus "Wait A Minute" is worthy of having
some super remix for the more uk underground scene - ala
west London sound.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars I'm nice like cola and ice, 2 Jun 2005
This review is from: Upwards [New Version] (Audio CD)
What's not to love? A rapper who, on the opening track, namechecks Oona King (!) and replaces the 'm*therf*cker' you come to expect from hip-hop with 'oh my goodness'. Beautiful, sunshiney, funky beats and sounds sampled from all over. Ty is from Brixton but raps about the world as he sees it without ever resorting to ghetto posturing, although you sense his life has been pretty unusual. And, as if you needed another reason, Roots Manuva makes guest appearances.
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6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing Boundaries, 19 May 2004
By DJ "J-Schmoove" (South London, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Upwards [New Version] (Audio CD)
Not being a big fan of UK Hip Hop [Apart from Roots Manuva], I was a bit skeptical at buying this album. I went for it anyway after hearing the original mix of 'Oh You Wnat More' which also features Roots Manuva on it. The first time I listened to it I was pleasantly suprised at what I heard. Being british hip hop I thought the beats would be poorly produced but from start to finish this album ranks up there with a lot of other excellent hip hop albums I own. Ty keeps it real and a lot of his joints relate to everyday life on the dark streets, but adds a few comical aspects to them. Not only does the album sound good but an added bonus is the remixes featured at the end of the album. 'Oh You Want More?' is remixed twice, the refix [The joint that is released] vibes on an indian style and the best joints on the album are remixed too.

If you are a bit skeptical about UK hip hop I urge you to buy this album as I believe it borders on the lines of U.S. Beats, UK lyrics. You won't be disappointed.

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4.0 out of 5 stars TY has put the work in
Great CD, head and shoulders above anything in the IUK Hip Hop scene. an intelligent, funny and serious look at life all in the same album. Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Hip Hop
I saw Ty live in Regents Park yesterday, he played a lot of stuff from this album. Even better was the fact there was a live band doing the beats. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2004 by ollie_mk1

5.0 out of 5 stars a few quotes
“This album is a modern day classic. Why? Three words. Entertaining. Enlightening. Enduring…. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2003 by etienne

5.0 out of 5 stars Music to Fly 2!
Hailing from South London, this is Ty's second album and has been chilling out large numbers of people who like their hip hop to be intelligent! It's got serious vibes. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Dont "Wait a Minute" buy it now!
Taking the experiences and music in his environment Ty has created an album which has a truly unique style and takes Hip Hop on to another level. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars TY hasn't fallen into the trap of more of the same
His previous CD,Awkward,had more hits than misses compared to this one. That said TY has developed and moved from his playful lyrics and summery beats. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2003 by funkycainz

4.0 out of 5 stars A strong and Original Album
Ty's album, Upwards, is a pleasant change to other rap as it blends an array of different types of music into one cd. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2003

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