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DJ Kool – Let me clear my Throat (best sound quality)
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Quality $9.28 While his erstwhile Black Star mate Mos Def concentrated on his acting career, Talib Kweli set about crafting a truly solo follow-up to his acclaimed debut, Reflection Eternal, this time with a variety of producers in place of partner DJ Hi-Tek. The excellent Quality only ups the ante, building on its predecessor’s clear-minded focus with greater scope and a more colorful musical palette. Right off the bat, it’s apparent that Kweli has traded his old-school minimalism for a warmer, richer sound — complete with some live instrumentation — that’s immediately inviting and accessible. The opening trio of songs — “Rush,” “Get By,” and “Shock Body” — ranks among the most exciting music he’s recorded, and the album only branches out from there. Kweli can pull off genial, good-time hip-hop like lead single “Waitin’ for the DJ” and the DJ Quik-produced “Put It in the Air,” and follow it with the blistering (and incisive) political fury of “The Proud.” He reflects on his image as a so-called conscious rapper on “Good to You,” and pushes its boundaries on the Cocoa Brovaz collaboration “Gun Music,” where he twists the lyrical conventions of dancehall reggae to his own ends. Pharoahe Monch and the Roots’ Black Thought put in exciting guest spots on “Guerrilla Monsoon Rap,” and Mos Def appears on “Joy,” where Kweli manages to describe the births of his two children without getting self-indulgent. A couple of the mellow R&B jams do get a little too mellow for their own good, drifting along and slowing the album’s otherwise consistent momentum. Nonetheless, nearly everything Kweli tries works, and the array of producers keeps things unpredictable. Quality is proof that intelligent hip-hop need not lack excitement, soul, or genuine emotion; it’s one of the best rap albums of a year with no shortage of winners. ~ Steve Huey, Rovi Performers: Abby Dobson – Vocals (Background); Chinua Hawk – Vocals (Background); Kendra Ross – Vocals (Background); Samuel James – Vocals (Background); Vernetta Bobien – Vocals (Background); Aisha Mike – Vocals; Doug Wimbish – Bass; Duane Eubanks – Trumpet; James Poyser – Keyboards; |
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Software Quality Engineering $74.63 The one resource needed to create reliable software This text offers a comprehensive and integrated approach to software quality engineering. By following the author’s clear guidance, readers learn how to master the techniques to produce high-quality, |
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Quality Park CD Sleeve $9.99 0% 100 / Box 24 lb 5″ Width x 4.87″ Length 62903 CD/DVD sleeves feature ungummed flaps for repeated use and clear poly windows. Ideal for storing CDs. Sleeve is made of sturdy 24 lb. white wove paper. Ungummed flap CD Sleeve CD/DVD Mailer No Quality Park Quality Park Products White Wove www.qualitypark.com |
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Quality Park Resealable Redi-Tac Clear Clasp Envelope $16.99 0% 10″ Width x 13″ Length 100 / Box 43768 To save on postage, clasp envelope feature Resealable Redi-Tac technology on the closure to replace the traditional, heavier metal clasp for repeated use. Envelope feature deep gumming on flaps for a secure seal. Clasp Envelope Gummed Kraft No Quality Park Quality Park Products Resealable Redi-Tac Clear Clasp Envelope US Yes www.qualitypark.com |
January 27, 2012 4:02 am 
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