love this d nice was one of those rappers you thought would have longevity in the game, stil fresh i love pimp of the year, call me dnice, the james brown samples are obvios. but to all old skool rap fiends get this krs 1 even doers a cameo.

On this, my 32nd Birthday, I choose to look back on a golden era in hip hop. While there are other, major works by artists with a sterling track record and longer discographies, "Call Me D-Nice" is a longtime favorite of mine for a large variety of reasons, not the least of which is, it hearkens back to a time when rap was about simple pleasures, bragging on your skills, women, jewelry, your crew and even your production tools! (the still thumping "TR-808" with a wicked cameo from KRS-One). The title track with it's buzzing, "Peter Gunn" guitar licks and fat, chunky drums is a classic, the outstanding "Glory" is a terrific standout for D's fluid delivery, the funky wah-wah guitars on the choruses and it's narrative about the first Negro Regiment to actually see combat in The Civil War, from a historical standpoint it's skimpy, but since something of it's nature is so rare (especailly in today's pathetic rap scene) it's notable. There's even a guest vocal from Dawnn Lewis (Jaleesa from TV's "A Different World", the biggest show on NBC when this album came out) on the semi-ballad "It's Over Now". When all is said and done, "Call Me D-Nice" didn't alter musical history, but it's still a breezy, fun reminder of simpler, happier times, both in hip-hop, and in my life. A Classic

This CD brings me back to the days of my innocence. Derrick, where are you now?