Producers include: Damon Elliot, Mariah Carey, Yella, Sean "Puffy" Combs, D.J. U-Neek.

Personnel includes: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Eazy-E, The Notorious B.I.G. (rap vocals); Mariah Carey (vocals); Henry Rollins, Flea.

Producers include: Damon Elliot, Mariah Carey, Yella, Sean "Puffy" Combs, D.J. U-Neek.

This package contains both the CD and VHS versions of THE COLLECTION: VOLUME ONE. The CD is also available separately.

Personnel includes: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Eazy-E, The Notorious B.I.G. (rap vocals); Mariah Carey (vocals); Henry Rollins, Flea.

Producers include: Damon Elliot, Mariah Carey, Yella, Sean "Puffy" Combs, D.J. U-Neek.

Audio Remixers: E-A-Ski; Krayzie Bone.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony had only released two albums and an EP, plus a handful of side projects, when they released Collection, Vol. 1 in the fall of 1998. Usually, that would be the sign of a rip-off, but since their albums have been notoriously uneven, this functions as a useful summary for both casual and hardcore fans alike, since it contains all of their best songs, from "Thuggish Ruggish Bone" and "For tha Love of Money" to "1st of tha Month" and "Tha Crossroads." It also contains their cover of N.W.A.'s "Fuck tha Police," previously only available on a tribute album. It may be of interest to collectors, but it's a weak cover and is the only thing marring this otherwise fine compilation. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

No one ever wore the mantle of progressive hip-hop as effectively as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Combining sophisticated production techniques, gymnastic verbal abilities and a strong social conscience, Bone Thugs emerged from Cleveland as the true voice of the streets, setting a hip-hop standard hundreds of lesser acts would immediately follow. THE COLLECTION presents the most significant tracks from the Bone Thugs catalog, and the song selection is effective and representative. From the female chorus on "Foe Tha Love of Money" to the analog synth hooks of "1st of tha Month" the Bone Thugs gift for combining pop/R&B sensibilities with highly skilled raps is apparent. Fans will be pulled in by the bonus track "P.O.D.," but those unfamiliar with the Bone Thugs' work will find this a great place to begin.

No one ever wore the mantle of progressive hip-hop as effectively as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Combining sophisticated production techniques, gymnastic verbal abilities and a strong social conscience, Bone Thugs emerged from Cleveland as the true voice of the streets, setting a hip-hop standard hundreds of lesser acts would immediately follow. THE COLLECTION presents the most significant tracks from the Bone Thugs catalog, and the song selection is effective and representative. From the female chorus on "Foe Tha Love of Money" to the analog synth hooks of "1st of tha Month" the Bone Thugs gift for combining pop/R&B sensibilities with highly skilled raps is apparent. Fans will be pulled in by the bonus track "P.O.D.," but those unfamiliar with the Bone Thugs' work will find this a great place to begin.