Jun 4, 2009

"& U Fake Thugs Are Unplugged Like MTV"


& even Jigga probably wouldn't of guessed that 5 years later he would be on "Unplugged". This album even though dated still is very relevant & deserves a review. It might even be the sub-conscience reason why I am now able to appreciate Go-Go. With 11 live remakes of previous classics & a bonus that was deep (I hand wrote the lyrics to "People Talking" old-fashion style playing the track nd stopping it to make sure I had every line!). Not to mention the guest appearances ranging from MJB to Pharrell, Unplugged was nd still is the shxt. The Roots had a MAJOR part in the success of this compilation, the beat transitions were BANANAS, Jaguar too! Jay's personality is so apparent in this ablum, his explanations really enables you to appreaciate the music more. Jigga is blessed with many talents & being a great performer whether at the Masdion Square or a tiny MTV studio is one of them. He has the ability to turn listening to a CD in ur room, into feeling like you were front row at the session without the autographed shirt! The only problem I see with the album are the edits, I got jammed up on a couple of songs because of those! Unplugged is that album that I put on when I need the help of Jigga to liven up! The Shxxxxt outta The Shxxxxxt!
"Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" - 5:08
"Takeover" - 4:57
"Girls, Girls, Girls" - 4:41
"Jigga What, Jigga Who" - 2:34
"Big Pimpin'" - 4:11
"Heart of the City (Ain't No Love)" - 4:05
"Can I Get A..." - 1:42
"Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" - 1:31
"Ain't No Nigga" - 1:02
"Can't Knock the Hustle/Family Affair" (featuring Mary J. Blige) - 6:06
"Song Cry" - 7:04
"I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" (featuring Pharrell) - 6:58
"Jigga That Nigga"/"People Talking" - 8:22

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