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The far-ranging stable of rappers on the second Ryde or Die volume ensures a diversity album of rapping styles, while the patented Ruff Ryders style of production throughout makes it a surprisingly consistent listen. Once again, producer Swizz Beatz steals the spotlight with his garish synth-powered rhythms, while the other producers -- TJ Beatz, P. Killer Trackz, Teflon, and Mahogany -- second his signature style. There are moments when the music overshadows the rappers, reaffirming the reasons why Swizz Beatz became such a renowned producer ("Holiday" and "2 Tears in a Bucket" in particular come to mind), and there are moments when his fellow producers lay down equally stunning soundscapes, particularly "Weed, Hoes, Dough" and "Got It All" by Teflon and "Go Head" by TJ Beatz. Yet there are also moments when Beatz's music almost goes too far with its excessive synth use, like on "WW III" and "Friday Night." In addition to the noteworthy production on the album, there is also some stunning rapping by the album's superstars -- Method Man ("2 Years in a Bucket"), Snoop Dogg ("WW III"), and Busta Rhymes ("Friday Night") -- along with some impressive performances by up-and-coming rappers in the Ruff Ryders stable: Drag-On's "Weed, Hoes, Dough" and Jadakiss' "My Name Is Kiss." There are a few disappointing moments such as DMX's mediocre "The Great," the awkward chorus in "Friday Night," and the questionable synth gaudiness, but these moments are seldom.
© Jason Birchmeier /TiVo
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Kasseem Dean, ComposerLyricist - Jason Phillips, ComposerLyricist - B. Jordan, ComposerLyricist - Ruff Ryders, MainArtist - Jadakiss, FeaturedArtist - Snoop Dogg, FeaturedArtist, ComposerLyricist - Scarface, FeaturedArtist - Yung Wun, FeaturedArtist - Jason Andrews, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
C. Smith, ComposerLyricist - Kasseem Dean, Producer, ComposerLyricist - J. Jackson, ComposerLyricist - Sean Jacobs, ComposerLyricist - Ruff Ryders, MainArtist - Method Man, FeaturedArtist - Rich Keller, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Redman, FeaturedArtist, ComposerLyricist - Sheek, FeaturedArtist
℗ 2000 Ruff Ryders/Interscope Records
S. Harris, ComposerLyricist - B. Reese, ComposerLyricist - Jason Phillips, ComposerLyricist - Ruff Ryders, MainArtist - Eve, FeaturedArtist, ComposerLyricist - Jadakiss, FeaturedArtist - S. Lassiter, ComposerLyricist - Teflon Da Don, Producer
℗ 2000 Ruff Ryders/Interscope Records
B. Reese, ComposerLyricist - Ruff Ryders, MainArtist - Eddie Hazel, ComposerLyricist - George Clinton, ComposerLyricist - Yung Wun, FeaturedArtist - Larsiny, FeaturedArtist - S. Lassiter, ComposerLyricist - Isomie Leeper, ComposerLyricist - Jason Andrews, ComposerLyricist - R. Jean Jacques, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 Ruff Ryders/Interscope Records
Ruff Ryders, MainArtist - Unknown, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 Ruff Ryders/Interscope Records
Kasseem Dean, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Ruff Ryders, MainArtist - Styles, FeaturedArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 Ruff Ryders/Interscope Records
S. Harris, ComposerLyricist - Ruff Ryders, MainArtist - CHRIS THEIS, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Mel Smalls, ComposerLyricist - Drag-On, FeaturedArtist - Teflon Da Don, Producer
℗ 2000 Ruff Ryders/Interscope Records
Ruff Ryders, MainArtist - Unknown, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 Ruff Ryders/Interscope Records
Kasseem Dean, Producer, FeaturedArtist, ComposerLyricist - B. Reese, ComposerLyricist - Ruff Ryders, MainArtist - T. Smith, ComposerLyricist - Busta Rhymes, FeaturedArtist - S. Lassiter, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 Ruff Ryders/Interscope Records
Kasseem Dean, ComposerLyricist - Jason Phillips, ComposerLyricist - A. Fields, ComposerLyricist - Ruff Ryders, MainArtist - Jadakiss, FeaturedArtist - Rich Keller, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - P. Killer Tracks, Producer
℗ 2000 Ruff Ryders/Interscope Records
Kasseem Dean, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Ruff Ryders, MainArtist - Carl Mitchell, ComposerLyricist - Twista, FeaturedArtist - Rich Keller, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Mel Smalls, ComposerLyricist - Drag-On, FeaturedArtist
℗ 2000 Ruff Ryders/Interscope Records
Kasseem Dean, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Jason Phillips, ComposerLyricist - Sean Jacobs, ComposerLyricist - Ruff Ryders, MainArtist - Rich Keller, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Styles, ComposerLyricist - L.O.X., FeaturedArtist
℗ 2000 Ruff Ryders/Interscope Records
Ruff Ryders, MainArtist - Unknown, ComposerLyricist - Icepick, Producer
℗ 2000 Ruff Ryders/Interscope Records
Kasseem Dean, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Ruff Ryders, MainArtist - M. Young, ComposerLyricist - Rich Keller, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Trick Daddy, FeaturedArtist - Yung Wun, FeaturedArtist - Jason Andrews, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 Ruff Ryders/Interscope Records
E. Simmons, ComposerLyricist - Ruff Ryders, MainArtist - CHRIS THEIS, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rich Keller, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Mahogany, Producer - DMX, FeaturedArtist - Isomie Leeper, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 Ruff Ryders/Interscope Records
Ruff Ryders, MainArtist - Derrick Jones, ComposerLyricist - Rich Keller, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Parle', FeaturedArtist - Juano Creary, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Todd Cheek, Producer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 Ruff Ryders/Interscope Records
Album review
The far-ranging stable of rappers on the second Ryde or Die volume ensures a diversity album of rapping styles, while the patented Ruff Ryders style of production throughout makes it a surprisingly consistent listen. Once again, producer Swizz Beatz steals the spotlight with his garish synth-powered rhythms, while the other producers -- TJ Beatz, P. Killer Trackz, Teflon, and Mahogany -- second his signature style. There are moments when the music overshadows the rappers, reaffirming the reasons why Swizz Beatz became such a renowned producer ("Holiday" and "2 Tears in a Bucket" in particular come to mind), and there are moments when his fellow producers lay down equally stunning soundscapes, particularly "Weed, Hoes, Dough" and "Got It All" by Teflon and "Go Head" by TJ Beatz. Yet there are also moments when Beatz's music almost goes too far with its excessive synth use, like on "WW III" and "Friday Night." In addition to the noteworthy production on the album, there is also some stunning rapping by the album's superstars -- Method Man ("2 Years in a Bucket"), Snoop Dogg ("WW III"), and Busta Rhymes ("Friday Night") -- along with some impressive performances by up-and-coming rappers in the Ruff Ryders stable: Drag-On's "Weed, Hoes, Dough" and Jadakiss' "My Name Is Kiss." There are a few disappointing moments such as DMX's mediocre "The Great," the awkward chorus in "Friday Night," and the questionable synth gaudiness, but these moments are seldom.
© Jason Birchmeier /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 16 track(s)
- Total length: 00:59:30
- Main artists: Ruff Ryders
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Ruff Ryders RECORDS
- Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
© 2000 Interscope Records ℗ 2000 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
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