Review #412: Lah "A Mixed Tape"

Reviewed on 4.23.2010 (Review #412)




Keepin’ this shit goin’!! Tha next review I got iz my boy Lah, who I’m givin’ a HUGE shout out to ‘cause he sent me three CDs!! This CD, “A Mixed Tape,” and two others I gon be reviewin’ back 2 back so keep it locked!! For now, here’s my review for Lah “A Mixed Tape”!! Start Time: 3:38 PM | End Time: 4:44 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 #412) reviewed on 4.23.2010 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): Lah via mail / http://www.datpiff.com/LAH_featuring_Xen_Tre_Virdure_RnB_Marcella_A_M.m110490.html


01. “Get Real”
I don’t exactly know how gr8 your music’ll be to me so lemme get a diagnosis… Regardless of what happens, I got your back and I’ll ALWAYS support you!! >>> Whoa, whoa, whoa!!! I couldn’t’ve asked fa a BETTA/UNEXPECTED intro than this!!! You’re on a rage!!! I think this iz TOO nuts!!! I hope tha whole mixtape has flames but we’ll see what you got! Tha hook sounds TOO NUTS; “grab your asshole and open it;” VERY descriptive and that’s a HUGE plus!! I gotta get this on my radio show fa tomorrow; it gon REALLY sound TIGHT!!! Tha 2nd verse has what tha 1st verse left off wit so you continued it REAL GR8!!! Tha 3rd verse iz just about tha same as what’s goin’ on here! You sound like a cool guy when I talk to you but a MONSTA when rappin’; LOL!!!!! My Rating: 5.0


02. “Lah Lah Land” Feat. Marcella
I don’t know if you’re a smoka so I wonder what this’ll exactly be like… >>> Now, this iz a lil’ different from tha last song. Maybe I should say, “completely different.” I like how Marcella sounds like Lauren Hill although tha production gives me mixed feels. I like how it sounds in tha hook but it’s just on a decent level on tha verse. I had a feelin’ you were gonna have a bunch of dedicated songs here. Not bad wit tha 1st verse; I’m more interested in what you have ta say than how tha song sounds. Tha 2nd verse has your dedicated lyrics…; nothin’ to really say. How did this become almost five minutes long? Tha 3rd verse sounds pretty catchy wit your rhymes. You held tha outro down pretty good… My Rating: 3.6


03. “Heartache”
Anotha real long one… Hope it’s for me. >>> No comment on tha intro so far… Tha beat iz okay; it has a lotta elements… Your rhymin’ iz pretty good in tha 1st verse; interestin’. I don’t know about tha hook; not crazy about it. It sounds like tha song got louder and intense or somethin’? Not bad wit tha 2nd verse but I feel distracted to where I can gain interest… Tha 3rd verse iz betta; good job wit tha rhymin’. Because it sounds like it’s not my style, I’m gonna give you some lyrical ratings to give it a better flow. Lyrical Rating: 4.4 | My Rating: 2.8


04. “So Southern”
I hope this song has a “Southern” feel to it this time! >>> Nice piano loop in tha beginning! I heard tha title (screwed) and it sounded good. Tha beat here ain’t dat Southern but it’s betta than tha last two beats. Sounds like I can like this one betta… Hearin’ tha rappin’ in tha 1st verse would remind me if I watched you rap it in front of my face. Good shit so far… Tha hook sounds good; I like how tha beat sounds in it! You have a buncha pluses here, my dawg! Interestin’ “Halloween” chick in tha 2nd verse; keep tha imagination up! You sound cool in tha 3rd verse here wit tha way each line flows; good shit. My Rating: 4.1


05. “Monster” Feat. Tre Virdure
I don’t know how crazy I’ll be about this… Good title but I’m not that crazy about Tre. >>> I like tha first second of tha beat and dat sound. This beat iz nice and relaxin’/more “Southern” than tha last one. I’m likin’ your rappin’ in tha 1st verse here; soundin’ good! Nice job wit all tha gr8 rhymes, ya dig. I like how tha hook sounds a lil’ but not too crazy about tha background vocals in it. A lotta shit bein’ spit in tha 2nd verse and even betta: an Eminem flow/attitude! I like how tha 2nd verse sounds fa this song. Tha 3rd verse has a lotta “monster”-unleashed lyrics here and sounds REAL GR8 on tha rappin’ tip!! Lyrical Rating: 4.6 | My Rating: 4.3


06. “The Spot”
Hope this one sounds good fa 4:31 on tha length! >>> Good beat intro… a lil’; I commented too fast. Lemme see what happens… I thought this was gonna be either a trap song or hangin’ out in an area… Tha beat sounds like it motivates you. I don’t really have anything ta say at tha moment fa this… Tha hook sounds pretty good; sounds like you wanna live tha good life 24/7. I didn’t really leave much feedback so I didn’t have much interest… Tha 2nd verse was good and tha 3rd verse sounded like it was tha best outta this; good job wit tha rhymes. Lyrical Rating: 4.5 | My Rating: 3.4


½time: Kinda mixed for me… It’s not really up my alley but wit a 3.9 average CD rating so far, that’s pretty good for somethin’ not my style.


07. “Fuck Certainty”
I like how this title looks… Can we have anotha “Get Real” x1,000,000? Dat song should be pregnant and have a WHOLE FAMILY!!! >>> I don’t understand all tha New York-styled beats; it’s not New York… Okay, much betta when you start rappin’; sounds like you got tha “Get Real” attitude!! CRAZY 1st verse from you although you could’ve had a betta/more gutta beat. I still think this iz a good beat though and works so thumbs up at least. Nice job on tha 2nd verse too; doin’ a GR8 job here!! Tha hook just too raw wit its content!! Tha 3rd verse kept it real too; nice job wit this! Lyrical Rating: 4.9 | My Rating: 4.7


08. “Gossip”
Let’s see what you got on this one… >>> Nice and quiet for a start; kinda likin’ it. For a song only not even four minutes, it felt kinda long on tha intro (rappin’ started at :48). You’re keepin’ tha hot rappin’ comin’ wit tha 1st verse here; you know I luv when it’s consistent! LOL @ “eatin’ pussies like chicken;” obsessive! Tha 2nd verse had more of your consistentness; nice! Lyrical Rating: 4.7 | My Rating: 4.3


09. “In My City” Feat. RnB
Heard RnB from somewhere (might’ve been Beat Flippa’s “Street Certified” CD but I’m not 100% sure)… We’ll see how good this song iz… >>> A lil’ too quiet for a start for an intro? Prolly could’ve had a beat on it. Anyway, it sounds MUCH betta wit you rappin’ wit your “Get Real” attitude/flow!! And as far as what RnB sung in tha beginning, I agree about tha “there’s no luv…” I actually like how RnB applied ta this joint. Nice job wit all tha anger but it’s a lil’ too strong in tha 2nd verse wit “Baton Rouge people spittin’ dat garbage;” not everyone… I luv a lotta people. But yea, a bunch of people “don’t know how to spell;” my reviewz are pretty much perfect wit spellin’ and grammar (unless it’s my own personal spellings). I couldn’t even comment tha 3rd verse within you rappin’ on it; that’s how fast you are on this! Good job wit tha crazy 3rd verse too… Lyrical Rating: 5.0 | My Rating: 4.8


10. “Street Credit”
How will you define this song in your words? >>> OMG, no calmness again!! I feel funny sayin’ somethin’ about this; you know what I’m gonna say… This sounds betta than tha last song wit tha beat. Iz somebody featured on tha 3rd verse? Who iz it? Tha whole thang rolled through but I was confused about who tha featured artist was on tha 3rd verse. Lyrical Rating: 4.9 | My Rating: 4.9


11. “Heatwave”
I can just imagine what kinda “heatwave” this really iz!! >>> Oh, on a calmer beat? But, tha title has “heat” in it? You still sound gr8 wit tha rappin’ here on tha 1st verse; interestin’ about whateva you’re rappin’ ‘bout here. You scared of listin’ featured artists? Tha mp3, tha back cover AND DatPiff didn’t have a sourced feature; ???. LOL @ tha hook: “I’ll fuck you outta yo brains!” LOL! Pretty good wit tha 2nd verse too; you pleasin’ yourself… Tha 3rd verse was aight; kinda fit wit tha 2nd verse. My Rating: 3.7


12. “Hip Hop Rock”
Quote my Math teacher: “What’s dis ding?” >>> Good beat here; doesn’t even sound like you in tha beginning at first. Sounds a lil’ different but too weird for me. It sounds like everyone else tryin’ to be different and typical. Tha 2nd verse sounds much betta wit tha rappin’ here. I luv tha start to tha 3rd verse; “Without it, I lose control!” Just how you said dat sounded outrageous!! Tha hook sounds pretty good at times; I’m feelin’ it. My Rating: 4.2


13. “Showtime” Feat. Xen
*Heart beatin’* OMG… Just DYIN’ ta hear Xen for some reason… I fux wit him heavy… I only hear him featured on songs randomly so I’m lookin’ forward ta show some luv once again!!! >>> Good, I guess; I don’t know how to exactly comment this… Nice job on tha 1st verse and tha beat iz pretty interestin’ at some points. Shit yea, dat boy Xen on tha 2nd verse! Pretty good from him and what he contributed. I look forward ta hearin’ more from him in tha future, includin’ a CD! For tha 3rd verse wit you on it, 3:06 – 3:09 sounds interestin’ wit your flow ta where it sounds like you were almost tellin’ it like a secret. Pretty good song and a gr8 ending song. My Rating: 4.0


Overall: Sounds “mixed” but it did betta than average… You did ya thang on this and keep doin’ what you do best! I like your aggression a WHOLE LOT!!! I would’ve LUVED ta see Quikkdraw on here; OMG!!!


Rankings (according to my ratings):

13. “Heartache” 2.8
12. “The Spot” 3.4
11. “Lah Lah Land” Feat. Marcella 3.6
10. “Heatwave” 3.7
09. “Showtime” Feat. Xen 4.0
08. “So Southern” 4.1
07. “Hip Hop Rock” 4.2
06. “Gossip” 4.3
05. “Monster” Feat. Tre Virdure 4.3
04. “Fuck Certainty” 4.7
03. “In My City” Feat. RnB 4.8
02. “Street Credit” 4.9
01. “Get Real” 5.0


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 53.8
Total Songs: / 13
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Average CD Rating: 4.1