I agree that if you buy only one Mix-A-Lot album, this should be the one. It is funny, clever, and bumpin'. It's not the perfect album, but it shows both Mix's strengths and weaknesses.

Mix's strength are the songs that are funny, or at least tongue-in-cheek, and "Beepers", "My Hooptie", "Gortex", "I Got Game", and "Something About My Benzo" are all brilliant. Mix's self-deprecating in the midst of boasting are what make his song lyrics great.

For example, in "I Got Game" (I think Mix's all-around best song), a great, driving cut about a day in which he goes out to pick up as many freaks as he can, after picking up one girl, he says "Roll to the hotel/game was strong/she thought I spent bank/but I really spent coupons". The lyrics to this song are all playa.

Mix's weakness is for songs that potray him as hard, or songs with a serious message. On this album, they clash, and the serious songs don't make a good showing.

"My Bad Side" is a hard hitting rap song where Mix is mad, and it works, as does "I'll Roll You Up", but "Seminar", "National Anthem", and "Peek-A-Boo Game", other songs where he takes a serious tone, fall flat and sound preachy and tedious. That's especially true for "National Anthem", which while it may have a serious message, doesn't fit at all between the hilarious "Beepers" and the odd, funny "Gortex". I actually just skip the serious songs when I listen.

And the oddest sounding song on the album, a funny, slow-ride, take-it-easy rap about Mercedes Benzes that makes you wish you own one, "Something About My Benzo", should really be more of a classic. "Not one I got three/I collect 'em you see/ an SEL, a 190, and and SEC".

On the whole though, this album is the bomb, because the good songs are really, really good, Mix's beats are strong, and his lyrics are tight and humorous. This is a great classic hip hop album. You should own it!

All the songs on this album rock! A must have for anyone who likes old-school or funny type rap!

If you buy only one Mix-A-Lot album, make sure it's Seminar. Mix has a style all his own. First, you can understand what the heck he's saying. That gives him a step up on many of the rap community. Next, he does not promote doing drugs. Another step up... Furthermore, his basslines never disappoint. This album is a must to show off your system's woofer output. Finally, I love his tough edge twisted with great comedic wit.

This is Mix for true rap fans. Baby Got Back may be his best selling song, but I prefer Seminar with title track, Somethin' bout my Benzo, Gortex (which I sing every time I hear the word), and Hooptie. Hooptie is a classic example of Mix-A-Lot. Comedy, rhyming skills, and basslines all mixed in a perfect package.

Must have for anyone that wants a rap representation in their collection or for the huge rap fans.

Posse up!
-A

After the success of his debut, "Swass", Sir Mix-A-Lot doesn't take long to record a follow-up. "Seminar" was released two years later in 1989 and spawned such hits as "Beepers" and "My Hooptie."

1. Seminar - 4.5/5

2. Beepers - 3.5/5

3. National Anthem - 4.5/5

4. My Hooptie - 4/5

5. Gortex - 4/5

6. The (Peek-A-Boo) Game - 4.5/5

7. I Got Game - 4.5/5

8. I'll Roll You Up - 3.5/5

9. Something About My Benzo - 2/5

10. My Bad Side - 4.5/5

Overall:

39.5/50

3.5 Stars

Back when I was younger I used to love this album, but now I realize Mix didn't really have any creativity in the hooks and thats mainly what brings this album down. Also the god awful "Something About My Benzo" is just straight up wackness. Mix has one of the most distinct voices and flows in the game. Still check this album out though because besides the hooks, Mix tears it up!