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| Artist: Jadakiss |
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Product Summary
Format: CD
Manufacturer: Universal Music Group
Buy.com Sku: 61009555
UPC: 602498626610
UPC 14: 00602498626610
Release Date: 6/22/2004
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Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
Sample
1. Intro ~ Jadakiss
2. What You So Mad At? ~ Jadakiss
3. Shine ~ Jadakiss
4. Bring You Down ~ Jadakiss
5. Time's Up ~ Jadakiss
6. Why ~ Jadakiss
7. U Make Me Wanna ~ Jadakiss
8. Hot Skit ~ Jadakiss
9. Hot Sauce to Go ~ Jadakiss
10. Real Hip Hop ~ Jadakiss
11. Shoot Outs ~ Jadakiss
12. Still Feel Me ~ Jadakiss
13. By Your Side ~ Jadakiss
14. Gettin' It In ~ Jadakiss
15. Air It Out ~ Jadakiss
16. Welcome to D-Block ~ Jadakiss
17. Kiss Of Death ~ Jadakiss
18. I'm Goin Back ~ Jadakiss
Album Notes and Credits
Notes & Personnel Info |
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Personnel: Jadakiss (rap vocals); Mariah Carey, Anthony Hamilton (vocals); DJ Quik, Eminem, Kanye West, Nate Dogg, Sheek, Snoop Dogg, Styles P (rap vocals). |
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On his second solo record, KISS OF DEATH, Jadakiss begins the wistful, reflective song "Why" with the question, "Why is Jadakiss as hard as it gets?" Unwavering confidence contrasted by soft introspection is a trademark of the ex-Lox member, and this quality distinguishes the Yonkers, New York rapper from his peers. |
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KISS OF DEATH balances street knowledge with humor, and serves up robust beats and guest shots by a legion of hip-hop luminaries. Jadakiss brings together both American coasts, as well as years of history, on the groovy, 1970s-tinged "Shine," with Cali's Snoop Dogg and NYC's DJ Quik packing some of their best rhymes. On the other end of the spectrum is the rock-sampling "Welcome to D-Block," featuring Jadakiss's former Lox bandmates and a relatively subdued Eminem. Of course, Jadakiss can unleash some serious rhymes on his own, especially on the hardcore title track and the melodic "Bring You Down." A dynamic sophomore effort, KISS OF DEATH cements Jadakiss's status as one of the premier forces in East Coast rap. |
Producer: DJ Green Lantern; Black Key; Jelly Roll |
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Musical Guests | |
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Kanye West |
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Anthony Hamilton |
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Pharrell Williams |
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Snoop Dogg |
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DJ Quik |
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Nate Dogg |
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Mariah Carey |
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Sheek |
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Styles P. |
Artist Overview
After the break-up of Yonkers-based hip-hop combo the Lox, the three group members--Sheek Louch, Styles P, and Jadakiss--went on to solo careers. Though they all stuck close to their educated, New York gutter style, of the three, it was lead MC Jadakiss who made the biggest strides into the mainstream. He was a longtime affiliate of the DMX supergroup the Ruff Ryders, in addition to having worked with Sean "Diddy" Combs when in the Lox. All of this led to his successful crossover solo debut, KISS THA GAME GOODBYE, and its 2004 follow-up, KISS OF DEATH. Jadakiss reteamed with Louch and Styles as D-Block in the early 2000s.
Artist Influences
2Pac | Big L | Busta Rhymes | Capone-N-Noreaga | Cormega | EPMD | Jay-Z | Kool G Rap | Kool G Rap & DJ Polo | MC Shan | Mobb Deep | Nas | The Notorious B.I.G.
2Pac | Big L | Busta Rhymes | Capone-N-Noreaga | Cormega | EPMD | Jay-Z | Kool G Rap | Kool G Rap & DJ Polo | MC Shan | Mobb Deep | Nas | The Notorious B.I.G.
Artist Contemporaries
Beanie Sigel | Cam'ron | Cassidy | Clipse | Fabolous | Freeway | Game | Ja Rule | Maino | Noreaga | Rick Ross (Rap) | Young Gunz
Beanie Sigel | Cam'ron | Cassidy | Clipse | Fabolous | Freeway | Game | Ja Rule | Maino | Noreaga | Rick Ross (Rap) | Young Gunz
Compilation Appearances
Associated Artists and Works
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Duke Da God |
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Eve (Rap) |
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Fabolous |
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Messiah, DJ |
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Rule, Ja |
Technical Info
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Release Date : 06/21/2004 |
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Original Release Date : 2004 |
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Catalog ID : 9862661 |
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Label : Interscope (USA) |
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Number of Discs : 1 |
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Studio/Live : Studio |
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Mono/Stereo : Stereo |
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SPAR Code : n/a |
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UPC : 00602498626610 |
Professional Reviews
Rolling Stone (p.106)
- 3 stars out of 5 - "He's a master of the fine lyrical detail, and he knows it."
- 3 stars out of 5 - "He's a master of the fine lyrical detail, and he knows it."
Rolling Stone (p.144)
- Included in Rolling Stone's Top 50 Records Of 2004 - "Jada's hell-raising flow was everywhere this year."
- Included in Rolling Stone's Top 50 Records Of 2004 - "Jada's hell-raising flow was everywhere this year."
Spin (pp.103-4)
- "[I]t gets no better than 'Real Hip Hop,' where Swizz Beatz loops a Curtis Mayfield sample into a careening roller coaster as Jada and his D-Block compatriot Shreek run punch-line relay races." - Grade: A-
- "[I]t gets no better than 'Real Hip Hop,' where Swizz Beatz loops a Curtis Mayfield sample into a careening roller coaster as Jada and his D-Block compatriot Shreek run punch-line relay races." - Grade: A-
Entertainment Weekly (p.89)
- "Jada flexes impressive muscles as he grinds his heels into a well-trodden dance floor." - Grade: B
- "Jada flexes impressive muscles as he grinds his heels into a well-trodden dance floor." - Grade: B
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