RUNNER-UP BUT FIRST LADY

Advantages: contains some great r & b tracks with some powerful messages at times
Disadvantages: may alienate So Solid Crew fans (are there any???), a few weaker tracks, not much of a commercial success

...♪ LISA MAFFIA - FIRST LADY ♪ Now most people will most likely recognise Lisa Maffia for coming second to the irritating Kirsty Gallagher in the most recent installment of "The Games". However, a couple of years ago, she was more famous for being the first lady of the garage collective "So Solid Crew" who had just went solo as an urban star in her own right. Unfortunately, her solo effort failed to set the world alight - which is a shame, as her first single release "All Over" was absolutely fantastic! Similar to her So Solid "brothers", Romeo and Harvey, her solo projects were much hyped but then virtually ignored once they actually hit the charts. Lisa has concocted an album using a variety of music styles - it embraces first and foremost a more r & b style than you would expect from someone who made her name in...

Pmshack99 08.06.2005 · Read review
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Review of First Lady, The - Lisa Maffia

first lady of rap

Advantages: great rhymes and beats and sets the best example
Disadvantages: none

...I first bought this album when I heard the single 'Gotta Man'. It had a really cool vibe to it and I immediately got the album. I'm glad I did, it's one of the best albums that I have. ALso included on the CD 'Ruff Ryders First Lady' are some of the singles released in the States 'Love Is Blind' and the bonus track 'Got It All'. Apart from these though, there are many other songs which could easily have been released as singles, featuring artists such as DMX, Swizz Beats and Beanie Seagal. The album has 19 tracks on it, including interludes and the quality of it is excellent. Unlike many other female rap artists, Eve tries to set a good example for young girls and women by teaching them to be independent and telling them not to be some chickenhead who chases a man for his cash. This is one of the things that I admire most...

dcgirl2000 06.05.2001 · Read review
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Review of Ruff Ryders First Lady [PA] - Eve - Ruff Ryders' First Lady

A First Class Album!

Advantages: Great Voice, Good Selection of Tracks
Disadvantages: A Few Poor Tracks

...Faith Evans isn't really a household name in the music industry, especially over in the UK as she's had very little coverage so I'm not surprised if you've never heard of her. In the US however things are different, she's recognised as an up and coming star in the R n B genre of music having already had a career that spans over 10 years. She first hit the charts in 1995 with her first album, appropriately titled "Faith" which contained the hit single "Soon as I get Home." In 1997 she again shot into the American charts with a track devoted to her husband B.I.G, on which she collaborated with P Diddy and 112. She's not had an easy time, with a huge drugs scandal going on which the press (as usual) jumped onto, but finally things seem to be looking up for her. The First Lady is actually Faith's fourth album release (released in May 2005...

sophie_1985 12.06.2005 · Read review
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Review of First Lady, The - Faith Evans

GAGA over the first lady of sexiness...

Advantages: funky, energetic, naughty
Disadvantages: none

...Feeling low and enervated... put lady gaga in the CD player and you should feel energised. Lady Gaga's tunes are catchy, rhythmic and naughty, in fact very naughty! Her style is very different so if you're bored with the usual tunes then try this. Lady Gaga has been compared to Gwen Stefani and Christina Aguilera - but feel free to disagree and many people do. In my opinion she has thrown a fresh and funky twist on what pop music is known as and its worked well so far. A few brief comments on my fave tracks: - Just Dance - is her first single and is incredibly catchy, an upbeat and funky track which doesn't really show off Lady Gaga's true vocals as the music overpowers her. One of my fave. - Love Games - An electronic pop tune with lyrics which are different, very witty and provacative in a messed up and kinky witty way...

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The First Lady of Tea

Advantages: Tastes very different, nice with sweetener
Disadvantages: Pricey, hard to find locally

...Ok, where do I start on the speciality teas? I guess I'll start at when I first started work at the tender age of 16, working for an old gentleman who had an obsession for Earl Grey tea. He had his own stash of tea bags, which we mere mortals were forbidden to touch, and labelled 'workers tea' as 'assorted rubbish'. Naturally, I was keen to see what this wonderful, special 'boss tea' tasted like, and whilst at first I hated it, I have a very sweet tooth and delicate palate, I gradually came to love it and now drink nothing else! I do, however, from time to time try out all the other speciality teas, such as Kenyan and Ceylon, but always go back to my old favourite. One of my old favourite specialities which I had the odd flirtation with was Lipton's Orange Windsor. Like Earl Grey, it has a sweet, subtle flavour, although like...

shaunandlisa 19.02.2003 · Read review
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First Sport

Advantages: A big Range of Sport wear to suit all
Disadvantages: None

...My fiance and me plus my son all shop from First Sport, they do some really good trainers for little ones and all their prices are reasonable. Kiddie Reebok Classics and Nike Cortez are around £22/£24.00. There smallest size in clothes starts at 2 years old. I think they should start to do baby sport clothes like Footlocker do, Footlocker cater for 3 months and up in clothes which is really good also at affordable prices e.g Nike Navy Shorts £5 or less, Adidas Romper (All-In-One) £10 or less and Nike Navy jogging bottoms £10 or less, Footloocker always seem to have a sale on so that's why I say or less... You can apply for a store card, which we have. Our credit limit is only £250 and the minimum payment on that is £10 a month. They see a range of stuff from Trainers to Jogging bottoms, Shirts, T-shirts, Socks, Swimwear...

Toady 24.08.2001 · Read review
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Review of First Sport (Shop)

One Stop Sports Shop

Advantages: Fashionable and are clued up when it comes to sportsgear
Disadvantages: Quite expensive and mithering staff!!

...First Sport is without a doubt THE one stop sports shop!! There is a string of First Sport stores around the country so there is bound to be one near you. First Sport boasts a vast range of sporting products: reams and reams of footwear for almost every possible sporting occasion; fantastic, fashionable sportwear, and, sports equipment from the small fidgety items, such as football boot studs to the big and brash (eg. Snooker cues!!)!! The First Sport staff are all extremely clued up on sports retail and it is guaranteed that if you ask them a question (eg. What type of shoes should I run the London Marathon in??!), they will have an answer and will give you honest, helpful advice. The staff really do go out of their way to help you, however, they are also trained to mither you until you want to slap a wet fish across their...

Weez 04.06.2001 · Read review
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Review of First Sport (Shop)

Top of the shops.............

Advantages: see above
Disadvantages: see above

...Advantages: Loads of stuff available, good prices Disadvantages: can get busy at christmas time so much so people abandon their shopping I am a huge Asda fan, it's where I do most of my shopping and I know where everything is which makes it easier when dragging 3 kiddies along with you! In my local Asda we have a photo centre, cafe, George, electricals, homewear, toys, bakery, pizzaria, rottisary (chicken place lol), fresh meats counter and all the usual foody aisles plus we have a petrol station, cash machines and bus stop. It's the largest shopping store we have although we do have a Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Co-Op, Farm Foods and Iceland. I have never had a bad experience with Asda and the stock is usually replenished quite quickly! They have such a huge range that I know I can do my weekly shop and more there. Everything...

jadiep890 26.10.2009 · Read review
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The Spectacular World of Barenaked Ladies!

Advantages: A fantastic band and a brilliant album!
Disadvantages: Not everyone will like every track.

...Never one to shy away from a challenge, I've decided it's about time I jumped in feet first into the music category. So without further ado, I'd like to welcome you to the quirky, fantastical world of the Barenaked Ladies. About the Band Barenaked Ladies are a Canadian alternative rock band, renowned for their comedic lyrics, humorous rapping and general quirky take on songs. The band began as a duo with founding members Ed Robertson and Steven Page, playing their first live gig on October 1st, 1988. They then recruited more members and released their first full album, Gordon, in 1992, quickly achieving success in Canada. More albums followed and the popularity of the Barenaked Ladies increased. Even I graced them with my presence at a live performance at V2000, which is, of course, a recognized achievement amongst many...

nicolemorgan 03.11.2008 · Read review
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My first stop place to shop

Advantages: Super cheap, great pjs!
Disadvantages: Hit and miss clothes

...Being a lowly student, I just do not have the money to be spending loads on clothes, but I still want to look good. However, these days there are millions of places on the high street and internet where you can pick up the latest trends pretty cheap. The cheapest of all these is Primark, which has become very trendy in the last year or so as more and more people discover its PURE BARGAINS. I love it, but why? LOCATION As a chain store its pretty much all round the show. I live in Liverpool and one is currently being built in our fair city, plus we have one a short bus ride away in Southport plus a bigger one in Manchester. For the sake of this review I will be describing my experiences of the Southport branch. THE STORE Its pretty basic, well lit, not more or less spaced out than any other shop. It has all the required...

kimbahop 12.01.2007 · Read review
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