Classic Limited Edition

RELEASE
August 24, 1999
LABEL
Restless Records
GENRES
Rap, Southern Rap, Hardcore Rap, Dirty South

Album Review

It's good to see a hip-hop crew that's just as solid at building grooves as taking care of the raps, especially for their debut album. Except for the usual guest shots (Master P., Montell Jordan, the Lox, Kurupt, Big Pun) and a few outside productions, the trio of Made Men -- Benzino, Antonio Twice Thou, and Mr. Gzus -- burst out of the block with an excellent album. Most of the best tracks on Classic Limited Edition feature just Made Men; the trio on vocals plus production by Hangmen 3, essentially Made Men themselves. From the tough-talking bounce track "Keep It Movin" to the horn-and-strings on "Right Now," Made Men excel at producing tracks that balance the lyrics and raps perfectly. For the Master P. spotlight, "Is It You (Deja Vu)," the trio create a downtempo bounce track that's heavy on the groove. Other guest appearances -- Montell Jordan on "Sticky Situation," Wise Guys on "Drama Still," and Monifah and Queen Pen on "Not the One" -- show Made Men crafting productions that fit the guests well. It's a solid debut from a crew that undoubtedly has a bright future.
Keith Farley, Rovi

Track Listing

  1. Benzino's Thoughts (Interlude)
  2. Just You and I
  3. Da Interview (Interlude)
  4. Is It You? (Déjà Vu)
  5. Vincent's Nightclub (Interlude)
  6. Keep It Movin'
  7. No Matter What
  8. Frank's Place 1 (Interlude)
  9. Wise Guys for Life
  10. Classic Limited Edition
  11. Tommy's Theme
  12. Blowin' Circles in the Wind
  13. Frank's Place 2 (Interlude)
  14. Sticky Situation
  15. Is It You? [Déjà Vu) [Remix]
  16. Right Now
  17. Drama Still
  18. Must Be Love
  19. I Wanna Made Man
  20. 3 Stripe Killaz
  21. Snake Move (Interlude)
  22. Not the One (That B**ch Is Done)
  23. Clockin' C Notes
  24. 15 Years In
  25. Cold Hearted