MTV Unplugged
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Personnel includes: Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Pharrell. Producers: Ahmir Thompson, The Roots, Alex Coletti. Recorded live at MTV Studios, New York, New York on November 18, 2001. Audio Mixers: Questlove; Richard Nichols; Russell Elevado. Recording information: MTV Studios, Times Square, New York, NY (12/18/2001). Director: Milt Lage. Photographer: Walik Goshorn. Following the success of Blueprint, Jay-Z took a break from the studio productions of Timbaland and Just Blaze and stepped into acoustic surroundings for a taped edition of MTV's long-running Unplugged series. With the talents of the Roots as his backing band, Jay-Z fails to miss a step and feels just as comfortable in the unplugged arena as he does with drum machines and a mixing desk in front of him. The skills of Roots drummer Ahmir Thompson emulate even the slightest nuance from the originally programmed electronic beats, and Jay-Z fails to take this for granted, gently shifting from one song to the next in medley form with ease. With a strong track listing spanning his entire career of chart-topping hits, this album is the perfect introduction to Jay-Z's prolific catalog and a fun listen for the most dedicated of fans. ~ Rob Theakston Review: Great album highly recommend - Great album definitely a classic in my book Review: Best album by Jay Z bar none - to me this is Jay z best album. Captures his artistry better then anything else he has ever put out. I have gotten to the point where I just can not take hip hop seriously any more but this is unlike anything you hear on the radio now a days. the roots playing behind him and jay letting his words shine without all of the BS that comes along with current hip hop. I just wish I was there to witness it and see it live. To me this album is the best mtv unplugged album of all time, and i like i said before, easily Jay Z best album
O**2
Great album highly recommend
Great album definitely a classic in my book
C**N
Best album by Jay Z bar none
to me this is Jay z best album. Captures his artistry better then anything else he has ever put out. I have gotten to the point where I just can not take hip hop seriously any more but this is unlike anything you hear on the radio now a days. the roots playing behind him and jay letting his words shine without all of the BS that comes along with current hip hop. I just wish I was there to witness it and see it live. To me this album is the best mtv unplugged album of all time, and i like i said before, easily Jay Z best album
S**.
Bought for a sister
They seem to enjoy it
C**.
Great acoustic set
I bought this many years ago when I was a newer fan of Jay Z. It's an acoustic CD and it really helped me to not only learn the words but discover new songs I hadn't known about. If you are a Jay Z fan I definitely recommend purchasing this.
"**"
A Great Live Hip Hop Album
Jay-Z agreed with MTV to record an intimate live session with fans with the help of The Roots band and Jaguar Wright with a special guest appearance by Mary J. Blige to perform the classic `Can't Knock the Hustle'. The result is a short but sweet CD with Jay not missing a beat. While most mainstream rappers need flashy lights and naked dancers at concerts to spark excitement, all Jay needs is a mic and an audience. You can tell the crowd is excited to be there (even through the CD) and they sing along and interact with one of the all time greats. It is somewhat a promo spot for his recently released at the time `The Blueprint', but it's also a summary of his career up to that point. If you're a fan of Jay-Z then this is a must buy because it shows his love for the game, and even an emotional moment when he performs `Song Cry'. Don't miss the bonus track `People Talkin' produced by Just Blaze that follows after `Jigga, Jigga'. (3.5/5 mics)
K**S
Brilliant!
Jay-Z with the Roots Crew as his band. THIS is Hip Hop folks. Well worth the money
S**T
It seems like a few tunes cut out before completion
A masterful album. A tremendous live performance. I missed the original airing on MTV. It seems like a few tunes cut out before completion. Left me wanting MORE fantasticness
E**Z
Great cd. The roots are a tight funk machine
Great cd. The roots are a tight funk machine. Jay-z knows how to work an audience and Jaguar Wright is off the hook stupid good. Highly recommended
C**O
Piacevole sorpresa
Perfetto
M**Z
2001年ブラック・ミュージック・レビュー その89
Jay-ZのMTVアンプラグド。 翌年にはローリン・ヒルも同じコンセプトのアルバムを出していたが、ラッパーがこのスタイルのアルバムを出すのは非常に稀。 Jay-Zのラップをライブ音源で聴けるのが嬉しいだけでなく、このアルバムの肝はバックバンドがThe Rootsであるということ。ドラムは?uestlove、ギターはBen Kenny、ベースはHub、キーボードはKamal Gray、口技にScratchという構成。The Rootsの面々が、Jay-Zの楽曲を生演奏用に再構築して演奏している。 しかもストリングスにLarry Gold、バックボーカルにJaguar Wrightというフォローも。Jaguarに至っては翌年のデビューアルバムよりも本人の魅力を出すことに成功している、といったら失礼か。 さて、収録曲は実際のライブ全曲、というわけではないらしいが、彼の数々の輝かしきヒットシングルで占められている。例外として同年に出た話題作「The Blueprint」からはシングル曲以外からも収録曲あり。その「The Blueprint」収録の話題となった大ネタソウル使いの曲はさぞかし生演奏に映えるだろうと思っていたが、(6)"Heat Of The City"や(11)"Song Cry"なんかはJaguar Wrightの頑張りは光るものの、予想の範疇といった感じ。 逆にTimbalandによる(4)"Jigga What, Jigga Who"や(5)"Big Pimpin"といった無機的な楽曲のアレンジが最高、このアルバムのハイライトとなっている。ゲスト参加のMary J. Bligeがサービスでちょっと歌うFamily Affairのアレンジはいまいち。ネプの(12)"I Just Wanna Love U"はオリジナルのサウンドの再現度が高くて驚き。こうなったらSwizz Beatzの曲のアレンジも聴きたかったが、残念がら彼のプロデュース曲は収録されていない。 Jay-Zの生ラップは普通にお見事で、音源通りのフニャフニャした音程のフロウを聞かせてくれる。何度も聞いてお腹いっぱいの楽曲たちもThe Rootsのアレンジのおかげ(何回かは)新鮮に聴くことができる。 別にJay-Zの熱心なファンではないけど、ヒップ・ホップが好きなのでシングル曲は把握してるよ、といったリスナーは買って損はないと思われます。
A**.
Five Stars
Great.
S**Z
Super Preis
Super schneller Versand, gute Qualität
T**J
Jigga waht?
Jigga who? Allein schon dass die Roots da drauf sind ist ein Kaufgrund. Ordentlicher Knaller dieses Album. KAUFEN! Nicht überlegen!!!
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