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 Nate Dogg: Music & Me Feb 16, 2009
CD was rockin.
CD arrived in a very timely fashion.
CD arrived in excellent condition.
I Pledge Allegiance to Nate Dogg May 20, 2008
As I suspect many fans have, I came to this release only after hearing Nate Dogg drop into some of my favorite rap songs to provide a chorus or hook. Like Michael Caine or Tabasco Sauce, Nate Dogg makes everything he touches better. I had checked out G-Funk Classics, Vols. 1 & 2 and, as reviews noted, its extended length and poor production dragged it down. Some great moments, but not a great album. I loved The Hard Way but still wanted that Nate Dogg solo masterpiece. It was with hesitation that I approached this release. I am so sorry I waited as this is a stone-cold classic.
After hearing MUSIC & ME I have no idea how this was not a mega-chart-topper. Vocals are superb throughout, guest spots almost all shine consistently yet never overpower and instrumentation and production are so fine that I will now seek out other works produced by McGrew & Rhone. I do not think it is an overstatment to say that MUSIC & ME is equal in its artistry to such classics as Isaac Hayes' Hot Buttered Soul or Bill Withers' Still Bill.
The smooth, sleek one-two punch of solo openers "I Got Love" and "Backdoor" roll out the red carpet and when "Keep it G.A.N.G.S.T.A." drops it is literally spine-chilling. Pharoahe Monch's contribution to the album's pinnacle, "I Pledge Allegiance" is spot-on and it is hard for me not to hit repeat and just play the album through that track over and over. Part of this is also due to the album's only drop in quality, "Your Woman Has Just Been Sighted," which can be faulted to underachieving contributor, Jermaine Dupri. The Dr. Dre collaboration, "Your Wife," picks up the pace again and the album peaks again with "Another Short Story" and carries on successfully through the end.
In summary, a must-buy, must-share - the best-kept secret in any music store. Required listening for any sunny day with the windows rolled down. Also guaranteed to increase your gas mileage as you slow down a little, enjoy life a little more, and extend your ride to let the album play.
A strong solo offering Jan 02, 2007
Nate Dogg has for years been the undisputed king of hip hop hooks, making valuable appearances on rap classics like Warren G's "Regulate," Snoop Dogg's "Ain't No Fun," Ludacris's "Area Codes," 50 Cent's "21 Questions," and countless others. As a solo artist, Nate has found mixed success, with a handful of albums released over a long career. 2001's "Music and Me" is if not his best, his most consistent. He uses a consistent style, putting across a character that is a smooth gangster with a rough, street edge. Vocally he is solid as always, but he entertains the most when he is telling stories of occurrences in his hometown of Long Beach. Nate has difficulty carrying a full album by himself, so as you might expect there is a long list of guest spots from popular MCs. Production is consistently strong, usually using smooth, slow g-funk beats that create a pretty unique musical vibe. R&B fans and hip hop fans alike will enjoy Nate Dogg's unique style on "Music and Me," and I recommend it to fans of his guest appearances and other work.
"I Got Love" is a phenomenal first track, a funky, horn-laden track where Nate uses his signature tenor to his full potential and has a catchy hook. After the decent "Backdoor" comes the good "Keep It Gangsta," a very west coast sounding banger featuring Lil Mo and Xzibit. "I Pledge Allegiance" is very good, well produced in a style that fits Nate so that he can make a great performance, shouting out the various characters in his Long Beach neighborhood. Dr. Dre and Nate make "Your Wife" memorable, as does Kurupt on "Can't Nobody." I really like "Another Short Story," a soulful sounding song where Nate makes his best lyrical performance. "Concrete Streets" is upbeat and funky. Snoop Dogg carries "Ditty Dum Ditty Doo," which has a nice hook, and "Music and Me" helps close the album well. A similarly great remix of the first song is included at the end.
Overall "Music and Me" is an entertaining and enjoyable album of a strong and talented musical character. Musically and vocally, it is quite consistent and solid throughout. Other reviewers have stated that Nate cannot carry a solo album, and while I disagree, I do concede that he is at his best when working with rappers. What I would love to see is an entire album of him working with a single rapper, almost like the "213" release. Listeners who like "Music and Me" should also check out Nate's "G-Funk Classics" if they can get ahold of it. I suggest fans of Nate's music pick up this album.
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- D - Jul 19, 2006
This album is truely the best. His vocal soothes the wounded ear and cures the sick with his talent. I think the best song on the album are:
1)Music and me
2)My Wife, or ur wife-.-' dunno
3)Keep it G.a.n.g.s.t.a.
4)Keep the bells ringin featuring J D.
*dunno what song title isss
The album is good, Go out and buy it. You won't regret it and never ever buy the mobb deep album. why? cuz it sucks
Underappreciated Jul 11, 2006
Nate Dogg has an amazing voice and he can sing great. He was great back when he was on Deathrow records but he is still amazing now. It has appearances from Great rappers like Snoop Dogg, Dr Dre and Xzibit and a single called I Got Love. He doesn't rap, he sings and is great for chorus's on songs by other rappers that of course doesn't meen that he is not great being in whole songs.
If you want to hear some good music than go get it now because you can't be dissapointed with this. 10/10
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