Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Review #197: Yung Slab "Da Second Quarter (Demo Disc)"

Reviewed on 5.06.2009 (Review No. 197)


FrankieThaLuckyDog, back up in this piece, ya dig. I just got tha word from my mom that she gon be goin’ to Long Island, NY on Saturday, so I finna go wit her, and stay down there. Only thang iz I’m not gonna be able to have access to make commercials after Friday ‘cause I gon be hours away from my college. Good thing about this review iz that thanx to Baton Rouge talk, and especially tha word “bruh,” I’m deciding to review this Yung Slab promo disc before a bunch otha CDs, so thumbs up to D, his manager. Now then, since my time iz limited, here goes my review for Yung Slab “Da 2nd Quarter (Demo Disc)”! Only moments away from tha actual disc, so wit 16 tracks, I’mma see what Slab has evolved into! Start Time: 6:46 PM | End Time: 8:17 PM


Disclaimer: I rate each song from 1.0 – 5.0; each rating iz my own opinion! I only please myself wit my ratings! I don’t care how lyrical you are, as long as it’s jammin’ enough for me to like it! I look for beats, then vocals, and then lyrics. To determine my favorites, I will differ tha 4.0 ratings. If a song gets at least a 4.0 rating from me, I love it already. If at least a 4.6 rating, I pretty much really love it, as it’s considered mindblowin’ when I hear it! Any song can earn up to a maximum of a 5.0 rating. Anything I type before “ >>> ” iz what I’m sayin’ before I listen to tha song; anything after I type “ >>> ” iz what I think of tha song while I’m listening to it. If you sound like anything too mainstream for me or have auto-tune in your vocals, I’m not buyin’ it!



© 2009 CD Review (Review #197) reviewed on 5.06.2009 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.


01. “Intro”
Yes, you got yourself an intro here! I’m DEFINITELY lookin’ forward to what made this disc have an intro!! >>> What’s up wit tha first second? It sounds like a ½ second? Shit ‘chea, there’s rappin’ in tha intro, as well as tha beat bein’ KICK-ASS!! Thanx 4 you and D callin’ me a few nights ago; you know I luv talkin’ to y’all. I just been too busy wit college and shit, but I shook back! Great “avalanche” part (twice) before tha 1:00 mark! DEFINITELY a GREAT intro, as well as it havin’ a HOT-ASS beat!! I hope tha beats stay like this throughout tha whole disc!! BTW, right at 1:43, it sounded like it made a lil’ skip sound in tha beat. My Rating: 4.3


02. “Sin Side”
Iz this tha “sin” (meaning “bad”) side of you? I don’t know exactly what to expect, but wit your manager on your side, I’m sure to expect good!! >>> A jacked beat (and in this case, I thought it was gonna be “Sittin’ Sidewayz” beat, lol). It’s ova tha UGK “Da Game Been Good To Me” beat, and you did a good job on that hook; nice and catchy! You used tha title in a good way at tha end of tha hook. Yes, you said, “these niggaz feminine.” I’m glad you said that ‘cause I just got done listenin’ to Terror a.k.a. Cheez (Down Bad)’s “Terror N Da Ghetto” CD, and he said somethin’ about people bein’ “feminine,” so I can totally agree wit both you and Terror! Good 1st verse as you sound like you’re havin’ a good time on this beat. Tha 2nd verse sounded pretty good too. Good outro too. My Rating: 3.9


03. “My Appearance (Remix) (Radio Version)”
Note: After hearin’ No. 16, I reviewed this one first. This iz really tha Radio Version, and at first, due to tha ID error on No. 16, I didn’t realize that was tha dirty version!
Sorry to turn negative on you, but I don’t like what this remix turned into at all. No less a conversation wit your manager about it (back on 3.24.2009 at my college) had made tha conversations on hold ‘til a few nights ago (LOL @ tha curse effect, lol). Right before I got it, I put tha original version in rotation wit me (which replaced “Say What Up”). But what I was expecting when I first heard tha intro was it was gonna be more digital sounding, but tha beat part that I LUVED vanished outta it. I don’t get it… And your manager said he was, “makin’ it for tha clubs for people to dance to.” I disagree wit him on that ‘cause your music iz REAL HOOD. I remember when you were on tha phone wit me for like tha 1st/2nd time, you were like, “I ain’t makin’ no pussy-ass shit,” so when I heard that, I considered you raw and grimy for your age. I don’t feel that your music should target people dancin’ in tha clubs; it should target tha trappers, and anyone else in tha hood bumpin’ dat underground shit in BR. I feel that even hearin’ “Say What Up” in tha club would sound REAL GREAT ‘cause of its vibe, and tha style it’s bringin’ to tha game. >>> LOL, it’s clean? I accidently saw No. 16 bein’ tha “clean version”; 2 clean versions ain’t called for, lol! I like your “Final Fantasy message” line though in tha 1st verse. I’m no less playin’ Final Fantasy III on my computer right now. Really, what iz that beat? It’s so repetitive, and NOTHIN’ goin’ on!! At least tha otha one was SO DARK and caught my attention wit its GREATNESS! Nothin’ really to say about tha 2nd verse, and tha hook ain’t tha same without tha original beat. And this was a Trill Ent. affiliated person that produced this? Why couldn’t he add shit? You should’ve had like a Mouse production or some shit if you knew you were gonna fix this up. Oh wow, tha beat got GOOD at 3:28. Out of 3:42, it took 3:28 to catch onto me? That’s only 14 seconds remaining. Sorry, but clean version iz a deduction to tha rating as well (especially since you have it on here again). Look at tha rating difference: My Current Rating: Original Version: 4.9 | Remix: 1.9


04. “Supawoman”
Not another minus, right? I don’t expect a title like this from you… Although Alicia Keys and Amanda Diva handled tha same title, let’s see if you can handle it. Low anticipation level… >>> Oh no, you “on some otha shit” for this? Now I know somethin’ might be wrong… SMH, Yung Slab goin’ Pop? No!!! You sound like tha Pop/R&B Mike Jones on tha 1st verse. Unknown Joe-type featured singer in tha hook? LOL @ tha explicit lyrics in a song like this! I just find it as a weird mix. I thought it ended at 2:29, but tha hook came back twice. It could’ve ended before tha 3:00 mark, but this was not needed for a 3:52 length. I actually like tha beat outro (you got some good beat outros), and I think this song would be a GREAT song for someone who’s tryna have a hit on there hands that’s NOT from Baton Rouge. As for you, this iz ABSOULTELY NOT FOR YOU and it’s NOT FOR ME either, especially in this age of Pop Rap music/me turnin’ 21 soon! Hey, I might’ve liked this when I was 13/14. Although I may not like, I may feature it on my girl Alicia’s monthly CDs I make her; she might like it since she’s a “supawoman”. My Rating: 2.2


05. “Strictly Business”
Only 2:20 on tha length (maybe you should’ve swapped lengths?), so I don’t know how much I’ll squeeze into this one… >>> I hope we shake back!! Good “pants, mane they sag on they own” part as soon as it hit 0:15! Beat a lil’ slow, but it sounds better to hear on you. Ooh, tha beat sounds great at 0:47! Great “community” part goin’ on during that great beat part! Sounds like you’re rappin’ pretty tight here; givin’ it all you got in only 2.33 minutes! Great 1st verse from you right here on this shit! Great, a 2nd verse! Too bad “too many get tha name fucked up.” How can someone fuck your name up? I’m “strictly” fam wit you, so you know I’ll always rememba yo name. Nice 2nd verse and it was not stoppin’ until you stopped it, lol. My Rating: 4.1


06. “Everytime U C Me (Remix)” (Brister Boy a.k.a. Yung Choppa Feat. Yung Slab)
That’s cool that this song made it. A longer length? *Checks* Yup, 36 seconds longer. This iz Brister Boy’s single, so I finna switch those ID positions from Feat. BB to BB Feat. YS. As well as that, ain’t this a remix too? >>> Oh no, anotha fixed song? I’m scared, AHH!!! Tha intro sounds better, and still has that piano! Okay, hearin’ tha hook now. Tha lyrics are better, and tha beat sounds good while bein’ fucked up, so that’s a thumbs up. Even BB sounds different a lil’. I’m feelin’ what he got to say on this, so thumbs up for bringin’ him into this! There are more elements added to this unlike tha remix to “My Appearance”. Glad Brister Boy’s “pants saggin’ off his ass;” gotta show tha saggerz luv. Yes, Slab, you’re on tha 2nd verse, and it had to start off GREAT wit “smokin’ clovers.” I’m guessin’ “smokin’ clovers” gets you lucky ‘cause on my logo, I got a 4-leaf clover chain, and it brings me luck. That’s ‘cause I’m FrankieThaLuckyDog, lol. Good job, Slab, you did yo thang on this shit. I’m still enjoyin’ tha sounds of Brister on this shit. Yes, he on tha 3rd verse! Again, startin’ off wit a GREAT 3rd verse “smokin’ them blunts,” and even shoutin’ out “Baton Rouge” too! Good shit, Brister. I wonder what Brister thinks of me? I neva got to talk to him yet… I’ll have to see what D has to say. Good remix/updated version, so I’ll give this credit. I still luv tha original version though. My Rating: Original Version: 4.3 | Remix: 4.4
^ LOL, better 1st listen on tha remix than current rating on tha original! I guess you found tha correct way to make a remix!


07. “A Million Days I Kno”
Huh? What’s this one? >>> Anotha unexpected start. I thought it was gonna blow my mind at first, but I like it. Tha vibe reminds me of Eminem & Dido’s “Stan”? Kinda… At least it’s not soft. Great 1st verse and what you said. Iz this a jacked song? Like, it sounds so random to be a mega plus for me! What’s that sample? Tha female on tha sample actually sounds good ‘cause usually, female samples sound so gay/annoying/fucked up. Ooh, a ROUGH VOCAL start to tha 2nd verse!! Sounds like you exposin’ sum shit wit tha anger in your voice here! Great 2nd verse, and hearin’ tha hook again, and it sounds like some Dance/Trance/Techno vocals, only with a Hip-Hop beat. Glad you had tha sample continue to play, as well as have a nice beat outro at tha end, as always! What was that ending (tha lil’ vocal at 3:58) sayin’ “think we’ve seen enough”? REAL mysterious here, and I’m really feelin’ it!! My Rating: 4.3


08. “Wat We Been ‘Bout” Feat. K Flame
A lot of new shit for me, which I appreciate it, lol. Yeah, “wat” have you “been ‘bout” since “Da First Quarter”? >>> Oh yeah, I remember that beat, and I remember tha song now; my bad for forgettin’. You forgot tha “Feat. K Flame” on tha mp3. Once again: Great beat intro, as it’s pretty old (where I can’t think of what it iz right now). Wow, you and your jointz: they have ALL GREAT starts wit these hooks! Great hook start to this shit!! I think that’s K Flame on tha 1st verse, and I’m glad he “’bout that murder shit.” He gettin’ that cash, regardless. That was a real nice 1st verse! Wow, checkin’ out tha hook again, and it’s CRAZY wit all that consistent set of words on tha 2nd ½ of tha verse! Up, you’re on tha 2nd verse… Yeah, now I can tell, easily. Sounds like you better, and just deliverin’ that RAWNESS!! I like tha “bodies come out” part; that continues tha RAWNESS of this shit!! REAL NICE way you ended your verse wit tha “eatin’ off a dirty plate” part; my God, you’re FUCKIN’ FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!! To add to this: LOL @ no Ya Boy Earl on this one! My Current Rating: 4.4


½time: Well, a lil’ scary start, but it picked up. My ratings of you on this mixtape seemed like they caught up, and I have a feelin’ tha average rating at tha end gon reflect tha more positive ratings! Keep it up ‘cause you SO GRIMY, and I’m SO FUCKIN’ GLAD, WIT A PASSION, TO DO SHIT FOR YOU AND YOUR MANAGER!!! I’m here all day, so whateva you need, holla at me, fa sho!! Average CD rating currently: 3.6 (later pushed up to 3.7 due to an ID error)


09. “Dey Hatin’ On Me” Feat. K Flame & Dog
Iz Dogg Dog Da Cutthroata, or someone different? Good length (4:35), good title, and most importantly, can I have a good beat? >>> A tag in tha intro… Sounds like a good beat, so good! I heard “Dog Ent.,” so it iz tha same Dog. Yeah, his name has one “g” in it. I didn’t expect tha female in tha hook… You’re startin’ tha verse off here, and it sounds like you goin’ hard, especially wit tha “tryna hold me down like dat water wit an anchor clip” line; MEGA THUMBS UP!! Tha 2nd verse here iz comin’ from K Flame, still deliverin’ that sickness!! Great “sneeze—achoo!” part, lol! Definitely feelin’ his verse too; good shit! I don’t feel tha need for that random female in tha hook though. It sounds like tha hook sounds all mixed up. Good Dog verse (3rd verse). Am I allowed to say somethin’ about his verse? He ‘pose to send me his shit in tha mail, and it’s currently 2 months of me waitin’ for that shit. Yeah, sadly, I always have to make tha 1st move of sayin’ somethin’, so good job. My Rating: 4.2


10. “Shittin’ On U Niggas”
LOL @ tha title error again! Remember: “en” don’t belong in “shittin’” ‘cause there ain’t no way of “shitten”, lol. That’s only for words like “fallen” (which iz considered that it occurred already, not that it’s occurrin’ (like “fallin’”). Anyway, anotha previously heard joint so, here’s what I said: I easily, for some reason, knew it wasn’t gonna be a 2006 beat; it’s 2008 as it’s Shawty Lo’s “Foolish” beat. I like that “4 words: ‘fuck you, pay me!’” part! Off to a GREAT start wit that hook (including what I quoted)! Good “Captain Crunch” line in tha 1st verse; great first verse! Ooh, when you said tha title, it sounded RAW! LOL @ you, “not fuckin’ wit dat skateboard shit;” me neither. I neva fucked wit that shit as I couldn’t ride on a skateboard for longer than a few centimeters, lol. Great 2nd verse as well on this shit! To add to this: Just luv your rappin’!! *Adds 0.1 to tha current rating* My Current Rating: 4.3


11. “Misunderstood”
Anotha repeat, sadly one that’s under-4.0. And, I’m glad you, “neva focus on a quick vacation,” when it comes to makin’ it. That’s good shit, especially when it comes to makin’ quality music! To add to this: I feel this one slightly better, so I’m gonna add 0.1 again. My Current Rating: 3.9


12. “I Kno U Like Wat U C”
Gotta luv tha way your manager ID’s tha tracks (wit tha “U” and “C”’s, as well as tha “Kno” and “Wat”s; he tha shit)!! Anyway, when I first heard this, I didn’t really have any feedback, so I don’t know what I’m gonna say when I rehear it… >>> Actually, good start. I like tha original beat, and that hook. Sounds like consistent rappin’ in tha 1st verse, so thumbs up. I do “like wat I see.” Ooh, “a recession could teach a lesson.” If you throw that in there outta nowhere, you know you ain’t fuckin’ around wit bullshit! At 2:57, tha hook sounded like it shifted off-beat a lil’, but at tha end of it, it went back to normal. My Current Rating: 3.9


13. “Say What Up”
I didn’t look at tha title yet, just looked at tha 3:18 on tha length. I KNOW it’s “Say What Up”, right? *Checks* Correct! Wow, now you’re really boostin’ your ratings, lol! I’m guessin’ this gon be Ya Boy Earlless? This one of tha only ones I wanted him to stay on ‘cause when I showed my girl Alexia (at my college) tha commercial, when Ya Boy Earl screamed “LIVEN PROOF ENT.!!” in tha beginning, it shocked her, and eva since then, this song/that part from Ya Boy Earl reminds me of her, so thumbs up to his screamin’!!! Here goes my first reaction on it: …It sounds like a Baton Rouge type of beat wit that whistlin’. I like your lil’ talkin’ intro; that shit was tight. This sounds original, and it looks like I’m FUCKIN’ LOVIN’ as soon as tha hook came in!! Great formula to start off wit tha hooks!! Damn, you sound like Young Ready on this shit, fa real!! This makes me REAL ANTICIPATED to hear more of this!! Yes, 2:21 left on this shit (since it’s 3:18)!! I like tha “pyrex pot” and “arm & hammer” part. Damn, you rappin’ CRAZY on this shit! I’m glad you “so addicted to tha scale.” You ARE “sicker than you sound!” I’m glad your “swag ain’t neva agin’” ‘cause it seems like it payin’ off on this shit! VERY, VERY GOOD 1st verse and GREAT 2nd verse!! That FUCKIN’ HOOK; MY GOD!!!! CRAZY!!!!!! I love tha “say ‘what up, what up’!” part! Shit, only 2 verses? To add to this: THA REAL BEAT STYLE THAT I LUV!!! LOL @ tha beat outro this time, Earlless. Now can be Alexialess in tha reminder. Because I liked “My Appearance” more now (tha original version), tha current rating for this drops by 0.1, as well as it droppin’ anotha 0.1 ‘cause of no Ya Boy Earl. It’s all good ‘cause this still looks like tha top rated song on here! My Current Rating: 4.7
EDIT: Currently, this song has 95 spins wit me. If it gets 5 more, then in January 2010, I’mma send you a *CERTIFIED CLASSIC* award for it!!


14. “I Want U”
Anotha repeat song… I see wit my original rating bein’ a 4.0 that it wasn’t too bad for tha title… Lemme look at what I originally said: I don’t know tha beat, but it sounds pretty nice. …That was a NICE verse, and I like how you ended it wit “clean plates,” just like one of tha other jointz you did, you ended it wit “dirty plates.” My Current Rating: 4.0


15. “Attention”
New joint? *Checks* Yup, and it’s even shorter than tha last joint (last joint: 2:10; this: 2:05). How much “attention” can you bring towards my brain wit this one? >>> LMAO @ tha “Say What Up” sample! Tha beat CAUGHT MY “ATTENTION”!! Wow, what a GREAT near-ending to tha mixtape, lol!! GREAT “my life a different chapter, you steadly flippin’ tha pages” part in tha hook!! Wow, GREAT start to tha 1st verse wit tha “dagger” and “Jigg City” part!! Holy shit, impressive shit here!! You and your manager know tha shit I look for, and I’m glad y’all surprised me at tha end!! GREAT shit, especially when it continued to go to tha ending!! Shit, this was just a freestyle? HOPEFULLY you extend it!! My Rating: 4.6


16. “My Appearance (Remix)”
LOL, I can’t believe you would end it tha EXACT way No. 3 iz! >>> I made sure to listen for a joke, but no, ID error!! This tha dirty version, lol! So then, I’ll pretend I reviewed this version (instead of tha Radio Version), and I’ll boost tha rating up 0.5 (‘cause that’s what I originally took off). See No. 3 for tha review!


Overall: Well, I reviewed tha whole demo, lol! Glad to see a bunch of new jointz for a short amount of time (since it was December 2008 when tha 1st one came out). All those 4.0+ ratings slipped in, and made me real glad. Keep tha potential up, and LISTEN to what I’m rating!! Time for me to eat dinner…


Rankings (according to my ratings):

15. “My Appearance (Remix)” 1.9
14. “Supawoman” 2.2
13. “Misunderstood” 3.9
12. “Sin Side” 3.9
11. “I Kno U Like Wat U C” 3.9
10. “I Want U” 4.0
09. “Strictly Business” 4.1
08. “Dey Hatin’ On Me” Feat. K Flame & Dog 4.2
07. “Intro” 4.3
06. “Shittin’ On U Niggas” 4.3
05. “A Million Days I Kno” 4.3
04. “Wat We Been ‘Bout” Feat. K Flame 4.4
03. “Everytime U C Me (Remix)” (Brister Boy a.k.a. Yung Choppa Feat. Yung Slab) 4.4
02. “Attention” 4.6
01. “Say What Up” 4.7


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 59.1
Total Songs: / 15
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Average CD Rating: 3.9

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