Reviewed
on 8.17.2009
(Review #289)
Ya boy FrankieThaLuckyDog still doin' these reviewz!! 'Bout ta do a few
commercials maybe later, but who knows, if I have access to my aunt's laptop,
I'll stick 2 reviewz. Anyway, time for anotha review for my boy V.I.P. Da
Outlaw! Tha last CD I reviewed from him, "Da Windows Cloudy Vol.
1", was OVERWHEMINGLY GREAT!!!!! Now, let's see if he can repeat tha
success wit his next CD, "Back 2 My Old Wayz"! I expect tha
REAL HOT beats, REAL catchy hooks, REAL GREAT rhymes, REAL GREAT featured
artists, and REAL GREAT ERR-THANG!!!!! Here goes my anticipatin' review for V.I.P.
Da Outlaw "Back 2 My Old Wayz"! Start Time: 6:53 PM | End
Time: 8:21 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!
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 #289)
reviewed on 8.17.2009 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.
01. "Out My Mind (Extended)" Feat. D-So & ChaYsuh
Ooh, an extended version (rare that I see extended versions in Rap music) of tha HOT song!!! Glad you added ChaYsuh on it!! It should be equally HOT as tha regular version!!! >>> Glad Mod Productions doin' tha production on this once again!! That hook STILL rolli'n hard!!! You doin' yo thang on tha 1st verse wit this shit!! Glad you jiggalatin' on this shit! Tha hook almost sounds like Mouse a lil' bit wit tha way this song's vibe iz! Yea, dat boy D-So still on tha 2nd verse here!! Such an "animal" wit this shit, whether it jiggalatin' or rappin', ya dig!! Really feel his verse right there!! Let's hear what dat boy ChaYsuh has ta offer... Gotta luv how he just EMERGED onto tha 3rd verse wit no problem!! I like that "'bout ta get ya ass beat up" part! Glad he was included on this; REAL great collaboration!! Glad tha beat outro iz now 36 seconds on this! My Rating: 4.8
02. "So Long Daddy"
A NICE long 4:53 on tha length!! Hope this anotha SHOCKIN' song that unexpectedly makes me in a REAL good mood!! >>> Yea, that beat intro iz DEFINITELY watz good!! I thought by seein' that title that it would be this sad-ass song, but no, YOU GO HARD, so there ain't no tears here!!! Sounds like an anti-"daddy" anthem here (like opposite of Brooke Hogan's anti-mommy "Dear Mom..." song), unless it's about you not havin' a "daddy"? Tha 1st verse soundin' DEFINITELY nice here!! You sound a lil' different from tha last CD, but still comin' through strong wit these songs!! Interestin' "daddyless" lyrics on tha 2nd verse; of course, you can do shit "without yo daddy!" Definitely a nice 2nd verse right there! There's 1:18 left, and I guess there's talkin'. I like how you just said "bruh," and it sounds like your daddy left you. My dad did tha same, but he still here supportin' my mom err-day! It made a big life change, but now, Louisiana iz my future, ya dig!! My Rating: 4.6
03. "Lights, Camera, No Action (Rene Narato Diss 1)"
What iz this?? >>> Sounds like you angry at someone... This prolly gon get good! You tellin' it like it iz in tha hook; sounds like Rene Narato iz fake wit "no action" wit all that "yappin'." Definitely a nice hook, and now, tha 1st verse! Glad you got "Baton Rouge tatted on yo body;" that's REALLY watz good!! Glad you also "saggin' wit yo ass out" too! Nice job on tha 1st verse, not givin' a fuck! I like tha 2nd verse here. Afta this song, he "ain't comin' back, boy;" I agree wit you. LOL @ tha part at 2:40, wit tha girl imitation voice, "...take ya shirt off, what's gon happen?!?" I like how you said "bruh" a NICE 4x on that interlude before tha 3rd hook! Nice message also; just exposin' this fool like crazy!! Tha ending was REAL NICE too wit you sayin' "bruh" 7x, includin' once when tha beat cut off towards tha last few seconds!! You a REAL COOL dude, and you delivered this song REAL GOOD to that fool!! My Rating: 4.5
04. "I'm The One"
Who else? I'm glad you holdin' these tracks down by yoself! That's how STRONG you are wit this Rap shit!!! >>> A bus iz honkin', lol? Nah, I'm just playin'! It that HOT-ASS beat sound in tha beginning, and now, tha beat REALLY gettin' GREAT!! Sounds like a REAL NICE beat right here, and tha gangsta shit in tha beginning of this 1st verse soundin' GREAT here!! Real nice 1st verse, and tha hook iz definin' you "tellin' tha thugz how ta act;" you in control here!! I like tha 2nd verse here; "make ya have a long-ass dream like Martin Luther!" Gangsta shit 'round 2:04 wit tha "this iz my heata, my heata" part; great shit right before tha 2nd verse ended!! Tha 3rd verse here REAL NICE, and it's TRUE: it's 2009! You said, "rest in peace Nu$$ie Bad Azz," so I'm GLAD you bringin' this '09 heat to tha table, ya dig!! REAL NICE 3rd verse, and yea, it IZ on that "gangsta shit," ya heard me! My Rating: 4.7
05. "Dear Lord"
Wit a title like that, hopefully some unexpected HOT SHIT mixes in wit this song!! >>> Sounds kinda typical for these kinda songs. Sounds like A-Mar type forgivin' songs too. Tha 1st verse here, and you "sold drugs" ta survive, so at least you showin' a side without bein' fake. I liked your 1st verse, although not really into tha prayer right before tha 2nd verse (since there was one in tha intro). Good job on tha 2nd verse, deliverin' some mo shit that describes you! Pretty good song, so it'll get an above decent rating from me. Glad tha beat iz pretty catchy and upbeat. My Rating: 3.8
06. "Lights, Camera, No Action Pt. 2 (Rene Narato Diss 2)"
I was like, "2:16 on tha length?" Then again, it's a sequel already to tha diss, so let's hear it!! >>> Different beat here, still soundin' pretty good, although tha otha one was much betta. I like tha lyrics in tha hook, describin' this fake once again! Not bad lil' 1st verse, but yea, tha otha one was much betta. Should've been angrier on this one! I like how you said "dawg" at tha end, as well as "bruh" 4x again (and "dawg" again too)! I like tha cold ending wit tha "I know you a bitch!" My Rating: 3.6
07. "Until The Day I Die"
More emotional songs... Hope there's some tightness in it!! >>> Don't like tha beat start; hope it gets betta... matta yet, no. Great lyrics though on this at least. Tha beat got REAL NICE at :35 unexpectedly! Tha hook was catchy, although I prolly could've heard it a lil' betta. Still comin' through nice on tha 2nd verse; likin' tha faster rappin'! Soundin' like Eminem wit tha pace on tha flow; tha beginning of tha 3rd verse gave me that thought. Like tha 30 second beat outro here; hotness! My Rating: 4.0
08. "If I Ruled The World"
Iz tha beat gon be original? I'm sure it iz, but for 4:59, I betta be COMPLETELY interested!!! >>> Ooh, original beat here, soundin' pretty good wit tha clappin' & siren in tha beginning. Catchy hook here, bringin' that catchy V.I.P. shit here!! "If I ruled tha world, purple haze would be for ev'rybody;" nice part in tha hook!! Nice rhymes here in tha 1st verse; that typical shit that passes tha above average mark. I like tha supportive hook; I feel tha same way "if I" got buku money, ESPECIALLY from lottery tickets! I really like tha lyrics in tha 2nd verse, as you tryna "take away tha "rainy dayz...," "loose change...," and "prisons;" that's REALLY motivative!! Tha 3rd verse here, still supportin' a supportive future! My Rating: 4.2
½time: Still pretty good, although tha last CD was betta so far. You still doin' ya thang, which iz UNSTOPPABLE AT ALL TIMES!!! Lookin' forward ta seein' if there's more features!! Average CD rating iz currently 4.3!!
09. "Lights Out (Rene Narato Diss 3)"
Oh no, anotha one? Hope you stepped it up fa this one, ESPECIALLY since it's "lights out" now!! >>> Yea, you stepped it up wit tha intro, and tha beat DEFINITELY got a LOT betta!!! "3x a charm" here, so this could be tha best... Then again, tha 1st verse was real catchy. This DEFINITELY more on tha street/hood side, so this iz a plus in many wayz! 1:00 in, and still no verse, lol. Finally, it here at 1:09! I thought Rene was a dude, but I think you sayin' it a gurl. I would've made fun of tha name if that was tha case. I like tha rappin' in here a whole lot! "Born in '87;" you really 'pose ta be a year older than me 'cause I'm 21 right now, born in '88. REAL raw on tha style of tha rappin' here!! A REAL GREAT flow!! This version has tha best flow, tha most gangsta style on it! I see that I rated tha 1st one 4.5, so this'll be higher! My Rating: 4.6
10. "Walk In The Rain"
Not my cup of tea? Lemme find out... >>> Anotha intro not really for me, and there's 4:40 on tha length here... I don't like hearin' pitched female vocal samples in tha background; too bad this one has one. Where's tha tightness in this one ta mix wit tha lyrical content? Not really into tha hook (mainly how it sounds), although tha "movin' away" thing happened ta me... 7 years ago today; how sad! Either way, I finally got ova it, and Louisiana has my future now!! Okay 1st verse right there. Tha 2nd verse I can't comment. Betta lyrics in tha 3rd verse, although it looks like too much negativity floats in your life, which sux. Because my rating ain't up ta par on this one, I'll give extra credit and give a lyrical rating. Lyrical Rating: 4.7 | My Rating: 2.6
11. "Only The Strong Survive"
Hope it IZ "strong" for me!! >>> Sounds like a nice beat intro here!! Real catchy for tha beat in tha beginning, and here you are on tha 1st verse, soundin' REAL CATCHY again wit that flow!! Crazy lyrics flyin' back 'n' forth here!! Yea, "only tha strong survive, leavin' tha weak behind;" great hook! Still soundin' REAL GOOD wit tha catchy-ass flow on tha 2nd verse here!! Real great lyrical content here!! Tha 3rd verse here, still doin' a nice job here wit this shit! My Rating: 4.3
12. "Pain"
Iz this like every otha song?? >>> Bad start, but not that bad in tha hook. A lil' bit of a mix between a "Lollipop" beat in tha 1st 1/2 of tha hook vs. a Trance riff in tha 2nd 1/2. Sounds like some "painful" lyrics in tha 1st verse. It sux ta deal wit a broken home, as well as you goin' ta different places and shit. Tha 2nd verse still had those consistent topic lyrics. Anotha "lyrical rating" song that ain't really for me. Lyrical Rating: 4.5 | My Rating: 3.0
13. "Gotta Be A Gangsta" Feat. Lil' Mex & Rico
Still tha mid-long lengths (4:22); hope it's REAL good!! >>> Tha flow sounds like tha last song? Nearly a Plies flow. Slightly betta beat here wit slightly betta lyrics. Feelin' tha "gangsta" defined lyrics in tha 1st verse here. Iz there a featured artist on tha 2nd verse? I don't see a name... He did a decent job on his verse; needed a lil' improvement wit tha flow. Anotha featured artist here on tha 3rd verse, soundin' a lil' betta. Great lyrics from that dude on tha 1st set of bars on tha 3rd verse; great rappin' too! Someone else on tha 3rd verse... An aight part, although was that like, 4 bars? My Rating: 3.7
EDIT: I see on tha front cover that Lil' Mex & Rico are featured somewhere on this CD. I guess this iz them on here.
14. "Back 2 My Old Wayz"
Title track? Let's see what we got here... >>> Mix of a real slow beat intro vs. a Dance/Trance type of sound effect before tha intro ended. Damn, anotha real slow beat! At least we got tha lyrics here, so that's a plus. Shit, there's a "you are listening to a [???] production" thing in tha background, repeatin' at times; I hate when a producer's tag repeats many times! Pretty good 1st verse, and tha hook sounds pretty good. I like tha beat in tha hook, and tha way you wanna revert "back 2 your old wayz!" It sounded like it got louder on tha 2nd verse? Got a nice gangsta feel in tha way you're rappin' that 2nd verse. Nice job on this, as this ain't that long either. My Rating: 3.9
15. "Bangin' On 'Em"
Betta be REAL GOOD if 5:36 on tha length!! C-Grove did this beat; how good will it be? >>> Pretty good intro wit that nice beat!! Yea, tha hook sounds NICE and catchy; like tha title part a whole lot!! Still comin' through as a gangsta on tha 1st verse here; great rappin' on this shit right here. Tha 2nd verse here, on its "stuntin'" shit, as you keepin' it fresh here. "Bank money out tha asshole," huh? That's a plus! I deserve err-body's stacks on deck! Nice job on that 2nd verse right there! Got tha 3rd verse on lock here, as you're continuin' wit this hood shit right here! That hook just TOO catchy!! Wit 1:06 left, what gon tha outro gon be? Okay, tha hook repeated, so that's a plus! It's cool that it ended wit tha beat. My Rating: 4.6
16. "I've Been Wishin' (Take Away My Pain)"
Not sure of tha title... Tha filename says "I've Been Wishin'", but tha title on tha mp3 info on iTunes says "Tack Away My Pain" (as "take" iz spelled "tack"). I think tha filename has tha right title. Lemme hear it, and see if it a good ending song... or, not for me! >>> Scary beat intro, but not that bad on tha beginning hook. Tha flow on here sounds kinda like you're down from somethin'. Okay 1st verse. Tha actual hook sounds a lil' betta. I can't tell tha correct title, so I'll put "Take Away My Pain" in (). Not bad 2nd verse, and tha 3rd verse iz soundin' tha best outta tha 3 verses. Not really a song for me; sad it ended this way. I'll give a lyrical rating for this. Lyrical Rating: 4.6 | My Rating: 2.7
Overall: A bunch of songs on that 2nd 1/2 not for me on this CD compared to tha otha CD, which had 0 not for me. You had a few songs that were decent, but I think there were slightly more that I was really feelin'. This CD was a lil' too different/more on tha sader side wit thangz at times. Hope you like both reviews, as I went and spent nearly 4 hours combined on this shit! Keep doin' ya thang!
Rankings (according to my ratings):
16. "Walk In The Rain" 2.6
15. "I've Been Wishin' (Take Away My Pain)" 2.7
14. "Pain" 3.0
13. "Lights, Camera, No Action Pt. 2 (Rene Narato Diss 2)" 3.6
12. "Gotta Be A Gangsta" Feat. Lil' Mex & Rico 3.7
11. "Dear Lord" 3.8
10. "Back 2 My Old Wayz" 3.9
09. "Until The Day I Die" 4.0
08. "If I Ruled The World" 4.2
07. "Only The Strong Survive" 4.3
06. "Lights, Camera, No Action (Rene Narato Diss 1)" 4.5
05. "Lights Out (Rene Narato Diss 3)" 4.6
04. "So Long Daddy" 4.6
03. "Bangin' On 'Em" 4.6
02. "I'm The One" 4.7
01. "Out My Mind (Extended)" Feat. D-So & ChaYsuh 4.8
Average CD Review:
Total Score: 63.6
Total Songs: / 16
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Average CD Rating: 4.0
01. "Out My Mind (Extended)" Feat. D-So & ChaYsuh
Ooh, an extended version (rare that I see extended versions in Rap music) of tha HOT song!!! Glad you added ChaYsuh on it!! It should be equally HOT as tha regular version!!! >>> Glad Mod Productions doin' tha production on this once again!! That hook STILL rolli'n hard!!! You doin' yo thang on tha 1st verse wit this shit!! Glad you jiggalatin' on this shit! Tha hook almost sounds like Mouse a lil' bit wit tha way this song's vibe iz! Yea, dat boy D-So still on tha 2nd verse here!! Such an "animal" wit this shit, whether it jiggalatin' or rappin', ya dig!! Really feel his verse right there!! Let's hear what dat boy ChaYsuh has ta offer... Gotta luv how he just EMERGED onto tha 3rd verse wit no problem!! I like that "'bout ta get ya ass beat up" part! Glad he was included on this; REAL great collaboration!! Glad tha beat outro iz now 36 seconds on this! My Rating: 4.8
02. "So Long Daddy"
A NICE long 4:53 on tha length!! Hope this anotha SHOCKIN' song that unexpectedly makes me in a REAL good mood!! >>> Yea, that beat intro iz DEFINITELY watz good!! I thought by seein' that title that it would be this sad-ass song, but no, YOU GO HARD, so there ain't no tears here!!! Sounds like an anti-"daddy" anthem here (like opposite of Brooke Hogan's anti-mommy "Dear Mom..." song), unless it's about you not havin' a "daddy"? Tha 1st verse soundin' DEFINITELY nice here!! You sound a lil' different from tha last CD, but still comin' through strong wit these songs!! Interestin' "daddyless" lyrics on tha 2nd verse; of course, you can do shit "without yo daddy!" Definitely a nice 2nd verse right there! There's 1:18 left, and I guess there's talkin'. I like how you just said "bruh," and it sounds like your daddy left you. My dad did tha same, but he still here supportin' my mom err-day! It made a big life change, but now, Louisiana iz my future, ya dig!! My Rating: 4.6
03. "Lights, Camera, No Action (Rene Narato Diss 1)"
What iz this?? >>> Sounds like you angry at someone... This prolly gon get good! You tellin' it like it iz in tha hook; sounds like Rene Narato iz fake wit "no action" wit all that "yappin'." Definitely a nice hook, and now, tha 1st verse! Glad you got "Baton Rouge tatted on yo body;" that's REALLY watz good!! Glad you also "saggin' wit yo ass out" too! Nice job on tha 1st verse, not givin' a fuck! I like tha 2nd verse here. Afta this song, he "ain't comin' back, boy;" I agree wit you. LOL @ tha part at 2:40, wit tha girl imitation voice, "...take ya shirt off, what's gon happen?!?" I like how you said "bruh" a NICE 4x on that interlude before tha 3rd hook! Nice message also; just exposin' this fool like crazy!! Tha ending was REAL NICE too wit you sayin' "bruh" 7x, includin' once when tha beat cut off towards tha last few seconds!! You a REAL COOL dude, and you delivered this song REAL GOOD to that fool!! My Rating: 4.5
04. "I'm The One"
Who else? I'm glad you holdin' these tracks down by yoself! That's how STRONG you are wit this Rap shit!!! >>> A bus iz honkin', lol? Nah, I'm just playin'! It that HOT-ASS beat sound in tha beginning, and now, tha beat REALLY gettin' GREAT!! Sounds like a REAL NICE beat right here, and tha gangsta shit in tha beginning of this 1st verse soundin' GREAT here!! Real nice 1st verse, and tha hook iz definin' you "tellin' tha thugz how ta act;" you in control here!! I like tha 2nd verse here; "make ya have a long-ass dream like Martin Luther!" Gangsta shit 'round 2:04 wit tha "this iz my heata, my heata" part; great shit right before tha 2nd verse ended!! Tha 3rd verse here REAL NICE, and it's TRUE: it's 2009! You said, "rest in peace Nu$$ie Bad Azz," so I'm GLAD you bringin' this '09 heat to tha table, ya dig!! REAL NICE 3rd verse, and yea, it IZ on that "gangsta shit," ya heard me! My Rating: 4.7
05. "Dear Lord"
Wit a title like that, hopefully some unexpected HOT SHIT mixes in wit this song!! >>> Sounds kinda typical for these kinda songs. Sounds like A-Mar type forgivin' songs too. Tha 1st verse here, and you "sold drugs" ta survive, so at least you showin' a side without bein' fake. I liked your 1st verse, although not really into tha prayer right before tha 2nd verse (since there was one in tha intro). Good job on tha 2nd verse, deliverin' some mo shit that describes you! Pretty good song, so it'll get an above decent rating from me. Glad tha beat iz pretty catchy and upbeat. My Rating: 3.8
06. "Lights, Camera, No Action Pt. 2 (Rene Narato Diss 2)"
I was like, "2:16 on tha length?" Then again, it's a sequel already to tha diss, so let's hear it!! >>> Different beat here, still soundin' pretty good, although tha otha one was much betta. I like tha lyrics in tha hook, describin' this fake once again! Not bad lil' 1st verse, but yea, tha otha one was much betta. Should've been angrier on this one! I like how you said "dawg" at tha end, as well as "bruh" 4x again (and "dawg" again too)! I like tha cold ending wit tha "I know you a bitch!" My Rating: 3.6
07. "Until The Day I Die"
More emotional songs... Hope there's some tightness in it!! >>> Don't like tha beat start; hope it gets betta... matta yet, no. Great lyrics though on this at least. Tha beat got REAL NICE at :35 unexpectedly! Tha hook was catchy, although I prolly could've heard it a lil' betta. Still comin' through nice on tha 2nd verse; likin' tha faster rappin'! Soundin' like Eminem wit tha pace on tha flow; tha beginning of tha 3rd verse gave me that thought. Like tha 30 second beat outro here; hotness! My Rating: 4.0
08. "If I Ruled The World"
Iz tha beat gon be original? I'm sure it iz, but for 4:59, I betta be COMPLETELY interested!!! >>> Ooh, original beat here, soundin' pretty good wit tha clappin' & siren in tha beginning. Catchy hook here, bringin' that catchy V.I.P. shit here!! "If I ruled tha world, purple haze would be for ev'rybody;" nice part in tha hook!! Nice rhymes here in tha 1st verse; that typical shit that passes tha above average mark. I like tha supportive hook; I feel tha same way "if I" got buku money, ESPECIALLY from lottery tickets! I really like tha lyrics in tha 2nd verse, as you tryna "take away tha "rainy dayz...," "loose change...," and "prisons;" that's REALLY motivative!! Tha 3rd verse here, still supportin' a supportive future! My Rating: 4.2
½time: Still pretty good, although tha last CD was betta so far. You still doin' ya thang, which iz UNSTOPPABLE AT ALL TIMES!!! Lookin' forward ta seein' if there's more features!! Average CD rating iz currently 4.3!!
09. "Lights Out (Rene Narato Diss 3)"
Oh no, anotha one? Hope you stepped it up fa this one, ESPECIALLY since it's "lights out" now!! >>> Yea, you stepped it up wit tha intro, and tha beat DEFINITELY got a LOT betta!!! "3x a charm" here, so this could be tha best... Then again, tha 1st verse was real catchy. This DEFINITELY more on tha street/hood side, so this iz a plus in many wayz! 1:00 in, and still no verse, lol. Finally, it here at 1:09! I thought Rene was a dude, but I think you sayin' it a gurl. I would've made fun of tha name if that was tha case. I like tha rappin' in here a whole lot! "Born in '87;" you really 'pose ta be a year older than me 'cause I'm 21 right now, born in '88. REAL raw on tha style of tha rappin' here!! A REAL GREAT flow!! This version has tha best flow, tha most gangsta style on it! I see that I rated tha 1st one 4.5, so this'll be higher! My Rating: 4.6
10. "Walk In The Rain"
Not my cup of tea? Lemme find out... >>> Anotha intro not really for me, and there's 4:40 on tha length here... I don't like hearin' pitched female vocal samples in tha background; too bad this one has one. Where's tha tightness in this one ta mix wit tha lyrical content? Not really into tha hook (mainly how it sounds), although tha "movin' away" thing happened ta me... 7 years ago today; how sad! Either way, I finally got ova it, and Louisiana has my future now!! Okay 1st verse right there. Tha 2nd verse I can't comment. Betta lyrics in tha 3rd verse, although it looks like too much negativity floats in your life, which sux. Because my rating ain't up ta par on this one, I'll give extra credit and give a lyrical rating. Lyrical Rating: 4.7 | My Rating: 2.6
11. "Only The Strong Survive"
Hope it IZ "strong" for me!! >>> Sounds like a nice beat intro here!! Real catchy for tha beat in tha beginning, and here you are on tha 1st verse, soundin' REAL CATCHY again wit that flow!! Crazy lyrics flyin' back 'n' forth here!! Yea, "only tha strong survive, leavin' tha weak behind;" great hook! Still soundin' REAL GOOD wit tha catchy-ass flow on tha 2nd verse here!! Real great lyrical content here!! Tha 3rd verse here, still doin' a nice job here wit this shit! My Rating: 4.3
12. "Pain"
Iz this like every otha song?? >>> Bad start, but not that bad in tha hook. A lil' bit of a mix between a "Lollipop" beat in tha 1st 1/2 of tha hook vs. a Trance riff in tha 2nd 1/2. Sounds like some "painful" lyrics in tha 1st verse. It sux ta deal wit a broken home, as well as you goin' ta different places and shit. Tha 2nd verse still had those consistent topic lyrics. Anotha "lyrical rating" song that ain't really for me. Lyrical Rating: 4.5 | My Rating: 3.0
13. "Gotta Be A Gangsta" Feat. Lil' Mex & Rico
Still tha mid-long lengths (4:22); hope it's REAL good!! >>> Tha flow sounds like tha last song? Nearly a Plies flow. Slightly betta beat here wit slightly betta lyrics. Feelin' tha "gangsta" defined lyrics in tha 1st verse here. Iz there a featured artist on tha 2nd verse? I don't see a name... He did a decent job on his verse; needed a lil' improvement wit tha flow. Anotha featured artist here on tha 3rd verse, soundin' a lil' betta. Great lyrics from that dude on tha 1st set of bars on tha 3rd verse; great rappin' too! Someone else on tha 3rd verse... An aight part, although was that like, 4 bars? My Rating: 3.7
EDIT: I see on tha front cover that Lil' Mex & Rico are featured somewhere on this CD. I guess this iz them on here.
14. "Back 2 My Old Wayz"
Title track? Let's see what we got here... >>> Mix of a real slow beat intro vs. a Dance/Trance type of sound effect before tha intro ended. Damn, anotha real slow beat! At least we got tha lyrics here, so that's a plus. Shit, there's a "you are listening to a [???] production" thing in tha background, repeatin' at times; I hate when a producer's tag repeats many times! Pretty good 1st verse, and tha hook sounds pretty good. I like tha beat in tha hook, and tha way you wanna revert "back 2 your old wayz!" It sounded like it got louder on tha 2nd verse? Got a nice gangsta feel in tha way you're rappin' that 2nd verse. Nice job on this, as this ain't that long either. My Rating: 3.9
15. "Bangin' On 'Em"
Betta be REAL GOOD if 5:36 on tha length!! C-Grove did this beat; how good will it be? >>> Pretty good intro wit that nice beat!! Yea, tha hook sounds NICE and catchy; like tha title part a whole lot!! Still comin' through as a gangsta on tha 1st verse here; great rappin' on this shit right here. Tha 2nd verse here, on its "stuntin'" shit, as you keepin' it fresh here. "Bank money out tha asshole," huh? That's a plus! I deserve err-body's stacks on deck! Nice job on that 2nd verse right there! Got tha 3rd verse on lock here, as you're continuin' wit this hood shit right here! That hook just TOO catchy!! Wit 1:06 left, what gon tha outro gon be? Okay, tha hook repeated, so that's a plus! It's cool that it ended wit tha beat. My Rating: 4.6
16. "I've Been Wishin' (Take Away My Pain)"
Not sure of tha title... Tha filename says "I've Been Wishin'", but tha title on tha mp3 info on iTunes says "Tack Away My Pain" (as "take" iz spelled "tack"). I think tha filename has tha right title. Lemme hear it, and see if it a good ending song... or, not for me! >>> Scary beat intro, but not that bad on tha beginning hook. Tha flow on here sounds kinda like you're down from somethin'. Okay 1st verse. Tha actual hook sounds a lil' betta. I can't tell tha correct title, so I'll put "Take Away My Pain" in (). Not bad 2nd verse, and tha 3rd verse iz soundin' tha best outta tha 3 verses. Not really a song for me; sad it ended this way. I'll give a lyrical rating for this. Lyrical Rating: 4.6 | My Rating: 2.7
Overall: A bunch of songs on that 2nd 1/2 not for me on this CD compared to tha otha CD, which had 0 not for me. You had a few songs that were decent, but I think there were slightly more that I was really feelin'. This CD was a lil' too different/more on tha sader side wit thangz at times. Hope you like both reviews, as I went and spent nearly 4 hours combined on this shit! Keep doin' ya thang!
Rankings (according to my ratings):
16. "Walk In The Rain" 2.6
15. "I've Been Wishin' (Take Away My Pain)" 2.7
14. "Pain" 3.0
13. "Lights, Camera, No Action Pt. 2 (Rene Narato Diss 2)" 3.6
12. "Gotta Be A Gangsta" Feat. Lil' Mex & Rico 3.7
11. "Dear Lord" 3.8
10. "Back 2 My Old Wayz" 3.9
09. "Until The Day I Die" 4.0
08. "If I Ruled The World" 4.2
07. "Only The Strong Survive" 4.3
06. "Lights, Camera, No Action (Rene Narato Diss 1)" 4.5
05. "Lights Out (Rene Narato Diss 3)" 4.6
04. "So Long Daddy" 4.6
03. "Bangin' On 'Em" 4.6
02. "I'm The One" 4.7
01. "Out My Mind (Extended)" Feat. D-So & ChaYsuh 4.8
Average CD Review:
Total Score: 63.6
Total Songs: / 16
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Average CD Rating: 4.0
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