Review #403: Quarter Key "Raw Uncut"

Reviewed on 4.11.2010 (Review #403)


Damn… It’s been a minute but I ain’t gone anywhere! I at least have my radio show on and poppin’ so I’m back in review mode on this Sunday! Startin’ off my comeback iz Quarter Key “Raw Uncut”. It doesn’t have a tracklisting so this gon be a blind review; enjoy. Start Time: 1:09 PM | End Time: 2:17 PM


Quick Note: 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) so 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.

© 2010 CD Review (Review #403) reviewed on 4.11.2010 by FrankieThaLuckyDog. Other than tha main artist or affiliated people with tha main artist, this review iz to not be used in anyone else’s words!

Source (Where I Got Tha CD From): http://www.quarterkey.com


01. “It’s Your World”
Time ta start it off… >>> Sounds like “Cash Flow” for tha beat intro. Sounds like you ready fa tha intro here. Finally, rappin’ at 1:20. Nothin’ much here; it’s okay. There’s really nothin’ ta brag about except tha “Cash Flow” soundin’ beat. Tha 2nd verse sounds betta wit tha drug related lines. Nice “I ain’t talkin’ ‘bout no legos” line too towards tha end. My Rating: 3.4


02. “Money”
Hopefully this iz betta… >>> Oh, I know this one and had reviewed it already. Previously, I had said: I like tha beat, tha hook (Lil’ Wayne “Hustler Muzik” sample) and tha 1st verse right here! Tha 2nd verse came through nice! Deliverin’ such a NICE FLOW on this shit! <- To add: Glad this iz a dirty version this time. My Current Rating: 4.2


03. “Cheer For A Nigga (Remix)” Feat. Kidd Kidd & Nutt Da Kid
Now, what will come up? >>> Good beat intro here. Tha rapper on tha 1st verse sounds good; tight rhymes wit a good voice!! Oh, that iz Kidd Kidd there. He was pretty good fa this song compared ta otha songs. Here comes Nutt Da Kid on tha 2nd verse wit some tightness! Where are you on this song? My Current Rating: 4.3
EDIT: Didn’t realize I reviewed this one in tha past too. I don’t rememba if it’s tha “remix” but I’ll say it iz ‘cause of tha “23,000 mixtapes” at tha end once again.


04. “Gettin’ Dat Money”
Let’s see this song… >>> Keepin’ tha beats “hot fa a minute” like tha B.G. beat this iz on. Pretty good 1st verse wit your rappin’ but tha hook sounds much betta wit tha flow. Tha 2nd verse flowed pretty good but tha 3rd verse has a lotta nice “sweepin’” lines goin’ on here! Nice job wit this shit right chea! Keep tha flows comin’! My Rating: 4.2


05. “I Be Getting Money”
We got 5:33 on tha length here… >>> Had ta check ta see if I heard it already and I have. I thought this was gonna be tha title for tha last song but it’s this song now. Originally, I said: Sounds great! Definitely into that beat and that hook iz nice! When you said, “I want tha dollaz, pennies, nickels…,” that reminds me of high school, where I used to collect tha change everywhere. I found (including bills) a total of ova $300 in three high school years; ain’t that tha shit fa found change? Ooh, good start to tha 2nd verse wit “tha boy push more white than L Bundy!” I liked those gunshots wit tha “street rider” part before tha 2nd verse ended. Good 3rd verse too. This has to be tha best song on here! My Current Rating: 4.4


06. “More Money”
Looks like we’re on a consistent roll here; let’s see what’s next. >>> Sounds like you LUV money, lol! Anotha money topic here and tha hook sounds pretty good. Tha 1st verse good wit how you came through wit it; props. Strong attack on tha 2nd verse wit “pissin’” and “shittin’ on tha rappers,” lol! Nice job wit dat 2nd verse right there! Even tha 3rd verse has a lil’ bit of good rappin’; “more” good shit right here. My Rating: 4.0


07. “Half A Brick Of Yay”
Time fa tha 7th song… >>> ROFL @ tha Nina Sky/Rick Ross beat from 2006 wit their “Flippin’ Dat” song. It might sound betta wit you on it here; I’ll just call it “Half A Brick Of Yay” fa this CD, lol. Pretty good 1st verse on here… Tha 2nd verse was a lil’ on tha typical side of what I would hear from rappers so not much I would say fa dat one. My Rating: 3.7


08. “Knockin’ Doorz Down”
>>> Tha Pimp C “Knockin’ Doorz Down” beat. Sounds like a lil’ bit of freestylin’ in tha 1st verse; pretty good. More street on tha 2nd verse here; good shit. Tha 3rd verse sounds like my boy Toke here and iz good too. Nice lil’ job on this beat right chea! My Rating: 4.1


½time: Good shit so far… I can picture tha titles so I’m listin’ what I think tha titles are. Average CD rating iz at 4.0 currently.


09. “See Another Day”
Let’s see how tha 2nd ½ starts off… >>> Not into this beat at all; I don’t like background vocals that sound like they’re cryin’. That then leads me to no comment on tha 1st verse; can’t feel it wit this beat. Tha 2nd verse iz a lil’ betta but not a song in my book. Damn, I gotta sit here listenin’ to just tha beat for tha next 1:30? My Rating: 2.9
EDIT: Although a lil’ low on my rating, I won’t pass it up on my iPod; it’s listenable.


10. “Conduct”
Next… >>> A lil’ bit of silence in tha beginning but I hear a football intro. Sorry, I heard this similar sample back in 2005 wit Figit “Hustle;” that was much betta! Tha beat still sounds okay fa what it iz but you know I heard this style already. Tha 1st verse ain’t that bad though so I can’t brag about it. Tha 2nd verse sounds like regular Rap music… At nearly tha 3:00 mark, it got betta wit tha rhymes. I just called this one “Conduct;” I couldn’t make out what was said before it… My Rating: 3.8


11. “Buck The World Freestyle”
What’s this next one… >>> Sounds like a 2007 Young Buck beat; not really anticipatin’ it, especially those times bein’ flashbacked right now… This must be a freestyle ‘cause its length ain’t even two minutes long. It’s aight; I don’t really buy these kinda styled songs but tha rappin’ has me interested ova this beat. Tha 2nd verse has good rhymes too on this. My Rating: 3.6


12. “Money Don’t Make You Rich”
What’s next…? >>> Different start here but I’m feelin’ your singin’ flow here wit tha “money don’t make you rich” part in tha hook (I’ll consider dat tha title). I think tha 1st verse sounds good; nice job wit this song. Tha 2nd verse sounds a lil’ odd wit err-body “got it” part; didn’t really flow wit tha rhythm. LOL @ tha ending callin’ out names fa them pussies, lol. Now, it sounds like it’s gettin’ too long… My Rating: 4.0


13. “This The Life” Feat. Baby Boy Da Prince
I feel like this gon be good; let’s see… >>> LOL, a Baby Boy Da Prince collaboration; this iz new! Tha beat part afta tha beginning intro part sounds good; I feel anticipated fa this one! Well, tha 1st verse sounds aight so far but iz good fa this beat. Tha hook has a “life” attribute and sounds pretty good on this beat. Whoeva’s on tha 2nd verse sounds tight; feelin’ tha “hungry” flow! Here’s Baby Boy on tha 3rd verse, comin’ through wit a hungry flow as well. My Rating: 4.1


14. “The Realest”
Comin’ up next iz… >>> Sounds like a Jay-Z sample but I feel like I’m anticipatin’ it. Wow, HOT beat part at :10 around!! Lemme call this one “The Realest;” lookin’ forward ta hearin’!! I see this as tha top song on here; nice job on tha 1st verse! Even tha 2nd verse wit tha featured rapper iz doin’ tha damn thang here!! DEFINITELY fa tha streetz here! Damn, anotha rapper on tha 3rd verse too; good street shit to tha fullest once again!! Even tha fade-out was good too at tha end! My Rating: 4.6


15. “Crowd Reaction”
Pretty GR8 streak so far!! Can it continue? >>> This beat intro sounds like it can!! Tha hook iz catchy; like tha attention wit it. Tha 1st verse sounds pretty good wit tha rhymes and this tight beat so far! I was debatin’ on whether ta call this “Who Dem Boyz Iz” or “Crowd Reaction;” I’ll call it “Crowd Reaction” ‘cause you sometimes hear tha title towards tha end of tha hook. Tha 2nd verse has a cool vibe here; good shit. Tha rest of this shit sounds good still; anotha hot joint! Tha next song iz “tha last song?” Then, what’s #17? My Rating: 4.4


16. “Money (Radio)”
This iz startin’ ta become a pretty good CD! >>> LOL, I guess you threw in tha radio version of “Money;” lol. Well, I have ta say: See #2 fa tha review!


17. “I Be Getting Money (Radio)”
This iz tha last song fa me; what’ll it be? >>> This one too was on here; “More Money.” I guess this iz tha radio version… See #5 fa tha review!


Overall: GR8 CD and GR8 ending too! Keep up tha gr8 work, ¼ Key, lol! Hope to know about all tha features on this CD too… Gonna add it to my iPod!


Rankings (according to my ratings):

15. “See Another Day” 2.9
14. “It’s Your World” 3.4
13. “Buck The World Freestyle” 3.6
12. “Half A Brick Of Yay” 3.7
11. “Conduct” 3.8
10. “More Money” 4.0
09. “Money Don’t Make You Rich” 4.0
08. “Knockin’ Doorz Down” 4.1
07. “This The Life” Feat. Baby Boy Da Prince 4.1
06. “Gettin’ Dat Money” 4.2
05. “Money” 4.2
04. “Cheer For A Nigga (Remix)” Feat. Kidd Kidd & Nutt Da Kid 4.3
03. “I Be Getting Money” 4.4
02. “Crowd Reaction” 4.4
01. “The Realest” 4.6


Average CD Review:

Total Score: 59.7
Total Songs: / 15
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Average CD Rating: 4.0