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Ghetto Pop Life
When DJ Danger Mouse (DM) blew up with his Jay-Z-meets-the-Beatles underground project, The Grey Album, the furor around DM's illegal mix all but overshadowed the release of this full-length album with rapper Jemini. On Ghetto Pop Life you won't find the Fab Four rubbing sonic shoulders with Hova, but you will find DM's excellent production skills at play behind the adroitly flippant Jemini. The creative producer is willing to draw from everything from old '50s pop tunes to smoky funk, underscored by his intricate drum programming. Jem's presence is immediately felt--his distinct voice, acrobatic verbal skills, and quick wit make for a memorable combination. The album is mostly filled with playful bravado on songs like "Omega Supreme" and "Take Care of Business" (the latter featuring irreverent rapper J-Zone). Even a song like "Don't Do Drugs" flips on the standard public service announcement and manages to dish out sage advice with a lolling tongue. --Oliver Wang more
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- Posted: Nov-24-2007
DOPE!!!
I diasagree with most of the other reviews regarding Jemini.. I think he's dope,I love his voice & flow..I'd never heard of any of them before buying this album when it first came out,but Dangermouse seems to be popping up everywhere now with Dangerdoom,Gnarles Barkey,& such...DOPE album fullstop...
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- Posted: Aug-02-2007
Best Hip-Hop CD!!
This is the best CD I have heard in along time...I'm so tired of all the hip hop they play on the radio..This is some real down to earth hip-hop!!!! It's really sweet!!!!!
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- Posted: Jun-10-2007
This Is What's Up!!!
To all the heads out there that say "hip hop is dead" .... kick rocks! This is some hott sh****t that plays seemlessly from beginning to end. The beats are tight ala Danger Mouse and the rhymes by Jemini & guests make all that top 40 bull**** just that. Witty and political, retro and futuristic,...
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- Posted: May-18-2007
If you have not heard this album you are missing out
I know that Danger Mouse is a house hold name now that he ripped and re-did the Beetles, but Ghetto Pop Life was his first commercial album that nobody knew about but one of my friends in 2002 through digging, and it was done with a great Brooklyn MC named Jemini (who is still virtually unknown)...
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- Posted: Jan-15-2007
Incredibly Underrated
I stumbled across this album while searching for Danger Mouse stuff (was a big fan after The Grey Album and St. Elsewhere). But this might be his best work yet. Jemini's flow is simply intoxicating, and he carries a confidence that feels far from bragadocious, even though in truth it is. DM's...
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- Posted: Sep-16-2006
Brilliant
This is one fantastic piece of music. These hip hop artists are the poets of our age! Listen to the lyrics and you'll know why I say that.
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- Posted: Jun-30-2006
DOPE CREATIVE MUSIC!!
I love this album for its beats. The MC wasnt my bag, but the music was definitely something I can play over and over. I want an instrumental of this stuff!! The MC holds the album back from getting a 5 star rating from me. I can't find any faults other than that. But that is just my taste...
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- Posted: Jun-11-2006
BEATS! But thats it.
The production on this album is amazing, and you should get it just for that. But the rhymes are weak compared to the beats Danger Mouse put together. Jemini isn't bad, but he isn't good enough to match Danger Mouses genious beats. But it's still good.
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- Posted: Mar-19-2006
One of the best albums released over the past few years!
Dangermouse did not impress me in the least bit with his Jay-Z meets The Beatles trip. HOWEVER, when I popped in 'Ghetto Pop Life' I instantly became a fan. His production is addictive and at times gorgeous [RJD2 watch ya nuts!!]. Jemini, not the most infectious lyricist ever to grace a mic, but...
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- Posted: Apr-07-2005
Wow!!
I somewhat like rap/hip-hop, but am not in the slightest a die hard fan, but this record is absolutely amazing. What an incredible mix of great beats and lyrical genius.
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