| Product Summary | | Label: Uni/interscope | | UPC: 00606949031527 | | Release Date: 4/27/1999 | | Buy.com Sku: 60301120 | | Item#: M95HT3 | | Buy.com Sales Rank: 25140 | Format:  CD |
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(P) 1999 Ruff Ryders/Interscope Records
(C) 1999 Interscope Records
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Notes & Personnel Info |  | Recording information: Festival Studios, New Orleans, LA; Platinum Island Studios, New York, NY; Powerhouse Recording Studios, NY; Soundworks R. | | Ruff Ryders, the production team behind DMX's first two platinum-plus albums, made their bid for superstardom with Ryde or Die, Vol. 1. The trio appeared to be following the blueprint of No Limit's Master P: they've formed their own label, assembled a cast of wide-ranging acts under its umbrella, and surrounded them with a variety of productions by Ruff Ryders associates like Swizz Beatz and DJ Clue? Ryde or Die, Vol. 1 features tracks from established names like the LOX, Jay-Z, Jermaine Dupri, Big Pun, Mase, and DMX himself, plus new signees to the label like Eve and Drag-On. Though several of the track productions are excellent (including the New Orleans horns of "Down Bottom," featuring native-born Juvenile, and the salsa rhythms on "What Ya Want"), the album suffers elsewhere by trying to be everything to everyone. It's got a few hardcore tracks, a few bounce tracks, and a few midtempo R&B tracks, but it's far too scattershot and never jells as it should (two complaints often lodged against No Limit albums). The team saves their best productions for DMX spotlights: the minute-long "Bugout" and the title track. ~ John Bush | | Known for his blazing tracks on records for Jay-Z and DMX, producer Swizz Beatz assembled a group of new tracks that features such hip-hop all-stars as the Lox, Big Pun, Juvenile, and the aforementioned Jay-Z and DMX. RYDE OR DIE VOL. 1 is jam-packed with energy and hot-to-death beats. There are several outstanding cuts. "Down Bottom" has Juvenile dropping his trademark Southern-style rhymes over Swizz beat, while "Platinum Plus" features Jermaine Dupri, Mase, and Cross. The title cut is a killer with the Lox, DMX, Drag-On, and Eve flippin' over the classic EPMD cut "Headbanger." | | There are some can't-miss tracks from DMX ("Bug Out," "Some X Shit"), Jay-Z ("Jigga My Nigga"), and Jadakiss from the Lox ("Kiss of Death"). RYDE OR DIE VOL. 1 is what a compilation album should be. In addition, there's the smooth R&B cut "I'm a Ruff Ryder," featuring Parle and producer Dave Hall. Another highlight is "The Hood", a major thug posse cut featuring Drag-On, Beanie Siegal, Mysonne, Inf Red, NuChild, and Jadakiss. | | Known for his blazing tracks on records for Jay-Z and DMX, producer Swizz Beatz assembled a group of new tracks that features such hip-hop all-stars as the Lox, Big Pun, Juvenile, and the aforementioned Jay-Z and DMX. RYDE OR DIE VOL. 1 is jam-packed with energy and hot-to-death beats. There are several outstanding cuts. "Down Bottom" has Juvenile dropping his trademark Southern-style rhymes over Swizz beat, while "Platinum Plus" features Jermaine Dupri, Mase, and Cross. The title cut is a killer with the Lox, DMX, Drag-On, and Eve flippin' over the classic EPMD cut "Headbanger." | | There are some can't-miss tracks from DMX ("Bug Out," "Some X Shit"), Jay-Z ("Jigga My Nigga"), and Jadakiss from the Lox ("Kiss of Death"). RYDE OR DIE VOL. 1 is what a compilation album should be. In addition, there's the smooth R&B cut "I'm a Ruff Ryder," featuring Parle and producer Dave Hall. Another highlight is "The Hood", a major thug posse cut featuring Drag-On, Beanie Siegal, Mysonne, Inf Red, NuChild, and Jadakiss. |
Producer: Swizz Beatz (Compilation) |
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| | Technical Info | | Release Date : 04/27/1999 | | Original Release Date : 1999 | | Catalog ID : 90315 | | Label : Interscope Records (USA) | | Number of Discs : 1 | | Studio/Live : Studio | | Mono/Stereo : Stereo | | SPAR Code : n/a | | UPC : 00606949031527 |
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| | Professional Reviews | | Rolling Stone (5/27/99, pp.62-63)
- 3 Stars (out of 5)
- "...features various crew members, plus a police lineup of hip-hop's most wanted - Jay Z...Big Pun and Juvenile - pounding their chests and belting out a barrage of black-fingernailed threats and phallus-grabbing call and response..."Rolling Stone (5/27/99, pp.62-63)
- 3 Stars (out of 5)
- "...features various crew members, plus a police lineup of hip-hop's most wanted - Jay Z...Big Pun and Juvenile - pounding their chests and belting out a barrage of black-fingernailed threats and phallus-grabbing call and response..." Muzik (1/00, p.120)
- 4 stars out of 5 - "...Swizz Beatz be Source Producer Of The Year. It's got the best MCs in the business guesting...It's got DMX and the Lox. It's the bomb-jiggy..." Muzik (1/00, p.120)
- 4 stars out of 5 - "...Swizz Beatz be Source Producer Of The Year. It's got the best MCs in the business guesting...It's got DMX and the Lox. It [be] the bomb-jiggy..." CMJ (5/24/99, p.34)
- "...the Ruff Ryders crew returns on this all-star collection of blazin' hip-hop and R&B.....the 11-member rhyme cartel descends upon you from all directions..." The Source (2/00, p.95)
- Included in The Source's "Top 10 Albums of the Year [1999]." The Source (2/00, p.95)
- Included in The Source's "Top 10 Albums of the Year [1999]." Rap Pages (7/99, p.146)
- "...packing more heat than the NYPD....Producers Swizz Beatz, PK, Shok and DJ Clue? sustain a fever pitch on each track....these beatsmiths concoct soundscapes that are more addictive than nicotine. Easily on of the years best albums, RYDE OR DIE is a must-have. |
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