Author: Martinez, Angie

Features:

• UP CLOSE & PERSONAL MUSIC

Format: Explicit Lyrics

PartNumber: MFR075596236621#VG

Release Date: 17-04-2001

Details: Amazon.ca On her debut album, Up Close and Personal, New York radio personality Angie Martinez attempts to step outside her DJ role and into that of an MC. But an unpolished flow and unsophisticated lyrics will hopefully keep Martinez from quitting her day job. Up Close is not a complete flop, however. Martinez may not be a wordsmith, but she knows what one sounds like and had the good sense and connections to include some of hip-hop's biggest names on her album. Martinez is at her best on songs like the capricious Latin-music-inspired "Coast 2 Coast" with Wyclef Jean, and the flirtatious "Mi Amor" with Jay-Z. And to her credit, Martinez holds her own on the independent woman's anthem "Breathe" featuring the lulling vocals of Mary J. Blige and La India. Up Close probably won't be nominated for hip-hop album of the year, but Martinez's obvious love for the music and intelligent choices in collaborators give the album a level of integrity that cannot be denied. --Felicia A. Wilks Product Description One of rap's most energizing forces. Track listing: "Live from the Streets," "Coast to Coast (Suavemente)," "Go," plus lots more. This product is an authorized manufactured on demand CD-R

UPC: 075596236621

EAN: 0075596236621

Model: MFR075596236621#VG

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood