Review #459: Young Punchline "Punchlines For Dummies Vol. 2"

Reviewed on 5.20.2010 (Review #459)




Tryin’ ta get as many current reviewz outta tha way as possible… It feels like they take much longer than tha older CDs for some reason… Anyway, this next CD in my marathon iz Young Punchline “Punchlines For Dummies Vol. 2”. I neva heard Vol. 1 or saw it anywhere… Start Time: 3:36 PM | End Time: 4:32 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 #459) reviewed on 5.20.2010 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.datpiff.com/PL4D2_Young_Punchline_Punchlines_For_Dummies_Vol.m88578.html


01. “They Ain’t Ready”
Let’s see what you got fa this beginning… >>> Ironic dat it’s 3:36 PM and tha length iz 3:36. Iz this an original beat? Sounds like tha producers from “A Milli” and your flow sounds like IL Duce. I really like all tha rhymes on tha 1st verse, especially wit tha beat! I really like tha ending to tha verse wit tha “I done said it ‘bout 8x!” Nice shit wit tha 2nd verse too… I also like tha endin’ ta dat verse too wit “I’m so fly, I can kiss a plane.” I didn’t expect a 3rd verse wit barely anything left in tha song… I’m glad you holdin’ this shit down to tha fullest!! My Rating: 4.8


02. “Live My Life”
This one was e-mailed to me by (I guess his manager or someone in charge of him) Dudda… I premiered it on one show and then, it played on my shuffle mix show (Part 1). I’m not dat crazy wit a song like this but this iz above average. I guess I was in a good mood at my college ta put it out there… Tha production iz on point here and it sounds like Kanye West on tha hook? Tha rhymes are good in tha 1st verse; you have tha “punchlines” on lock, ya dig! Tha 2nd verse good too… My Current Rating: 3.8


03. “Stankyleg (Freestyle)”
Oh no, yet tha title iz a compound word and err-thang… >>> Since this iz a jacked beat (of course), then was tha last song a jacked beat? ‘Cause if it was, I wasn’t really ‘pose ta air it on my show… I guess you got lucky in a way… Anyway, you doin’ ya thangs wit tha rhymes here to tha fullest but this beat makes tha rating so low to where this rating’ll peak at no higher than 3.9 or somethin’… My Rating: 3.3


04. “Thank You”
Not likin’ this title so let’s see what’s up… >>> Not a good start fa me; not good beat choice. Once again, good rhymes; can’t say anything else. Tha hook has nothin’ sparkin’ out at me… My Rating: 2.7


05. “High Note”
What kinda title iz this for rappin’? >>> Still not likin’ these beats that much; not ear-catchers… Tha rhymes are good here once again but tha beat makes me think it sounds like EVERY SINGLE RAPPER out now… LOL, only one verse? I was gonna rate this a lil’ lower than tha last song but this iz betta. My Rating: 2.9


06. “Bed Rock (Freestyle)”
*Yawn…* >>> Hope you make this into a different song… AGAIN, catchy rhymes but nothin’ special for a song… If only there was no beats… No feature listed on tha 2nd verse? Why? How ‘bout some human dignity! A more catchy verse here as far as how it’s delivered. I mean, you deliver your verses real good wit REAL gr8 rhymes but as far as made into songs, they’re just okay. My Rating: 3.5


07. “What Ya Talkin’ ‘Bout”
Don’t know why this shit didn’t download on DatPiff… Tha file’s like 0 bytes… >>> Okay, this iz MUCH betta; gotta feel tha energetic sound in tha beat!! Regardless of what beat this iz, you’re soundin’ like you’re inta this! You even have tha street shit on lock! Tha 2nd verse sounds above average… Kinda typical wit some of tha lyrics though… My Rating: 4.3


08. “Car Service” Feat. Lil’ D 5’3”
That featured artist must not be that big if he only 5’3”? I’m not used ta seein’ people bigger than me (5’9”); everyone thinks I’m real tall… >>> Tha beat start makes me have tha energy ta skip this one right away (if I had to)! Annoyin’ beat but you sound pretty good on it. For some reason, I’m likin’ this betta than some of tha shit on here; I guess it’s ‘cause of tha vibe or somethin’… You’re on tha 2nd verse wit more good shit and since there’s almost a minute left, where’s tha feature? Okay, good, here he iz at 2:21! Sounds like he has some street shit ta let out… Anotha dude wit more “punchlines” ta offer! Not really that much of a song fa me but it gets a betta rating. My Rating: 3.7


½time: It’s not bad for a start… I mean, I’m not crazy about this CD, since my average CD rating currently iz a 3.6, but you got a shit-load of punchlines! Keep makin’ songs like #1 & #7 though!


09. “Closer To My Dreams”
I wonder what this iz… >>> I know tha original of this and yea, I did LUV it. However, I dunno how it would sound wit a guy on it; let’s see… BTW, tha beat (for those readin’) iz Goapele “Closer”. I dunno really what ta say about this… You even kept tha original hook, which iz good. But, I’d rather have invisions of tha original song than yours. LOL, tha 2nd verse randomly came outta nowhere @ 2:04. What’s up wit dat long-ass fade-out that’s 25 seconds? Yuck! My Rating: 2.4


10. “Punch Surfin’”
Don’t tell me this iz that “Swag Surfin’” song… >>> It iz, lol; you’re funny… I guess it’s back to tha tight “punchlines!” A lotta rhymes here, lol? Tight shit! Prolly could’ve had tha verses split up ‘cause this whole one verse sounds too long… My Rating: 3.9


11. “Do That Dere” Feat. Lil’ D 5’3”
Lookin’ forward ta seein’ how low I rate this one… I think it’s pathetic how SOOOOOOOOOOOOO, SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, SOOOOOOOOOOOO MANY PEOPLE use beats that straight flop; how do dey know ‘bout ‘em??? >>> Just a lil’ ova two minutes; I wonder why… Your rhymes were good and D’s good, although it sounds random ta mix “Pimp C” and “grillz” in this song… D saved tha rating a lil’… My Rating: 2.0


12. “Break Up” Feat. JPrice, Jazzy & Yung DeeMan
Who are these dudes on tha feature? >>> What’s worse wit tha beats iz dat tha LAST CD I reviewed, this beat was used… Talk about my fucked up odds, smh… No comment on tha 1st verse and tha 2nd part has a lotta “lunch” and “time” shit, lol. LOL, Jazzy’s a gurl? Let’s see how good she iz against y’all… No comment; regular rappin’ from a female. Tha last dude (Yung DeeMan) has typical lyrics; can’t really comment. Iz it dat EVERY rapper has ta have a sex song or somethin’, lol? My Rating: 1.7


13. “I Ain’t Tryna Hit Everygirl”
… *Too embarassed ta say somethin’…* >>> What’s wit tha compound words? How ‘bout I just say nothin’ fa this one! My Rating: 1.1


14. “Beat Without Bass” Feat. Lil’ D 5’3”
What’s wit tha “finished” in tha ID’s on my iTunes? Does dat mean it’s a jacked beat? >>> This start doesn’t sound like it, yet, it sounds much betta! Glad we’re back to tha “punchlines” once again! Tha flow’s a lil’ dry here but tha rhymes are still gr8…; make it a lil’ more catchy… D sounds a lil’ typical wit his verse even though I’m likin’ how he’s comin’ through. Does every rapper have “paint drippin’” off their car? My Rating: 3.6


15. “I Want You” Feat. Mr. Cynphony
I dunno what this’ll be like… >>> Yuck… I at first thought this was like a Robin Thicke beat or whateva; maybe it iz? I have no clue but that hook iz bad… Why iz this song over 4.5 minutes? I’m not really inta tha verses here…; too slow and boring. Uh, why iz tha beat addin’ instruments and shit at 3:32? Please, end… My Rating: 1.0


16. “Dirty Neno Trackz”
Iz this an ending? Wha—What iz this? >>> Ending it wit an original? What a mix, lol!! Sounds pretty hot on tha production… Now, this song has a bunch of “periods” and shit, lol; catchy. What’s up wit tha repeatin’ things (“tha four price, yea, tha four price”)? Either way, good ending to a mix of things! My Rating: 4.4


Overall: After tha 1st song, I didn’t expect this ta go downhill… Drop tha jacked beats and keep tha HOT production up (like on #16); it’ll help! Your “punchlines” belong on some REAL HOT beats, not no Pop shit!


Rankings (according to my ratings):

16. “I Want You” Feat. Mr. Cynphony 1.0
15. “I Ain’t Tryna Hit Everygirl” 1.1
14. “Break Up” Feat. JPrice, Jazzy & Yung DeeMan 1.7
13. “Do That Dere” Feat. Lil’ D 5’3” 2.0
12. “Closer To My Dreams” 2.4
11. “Thank You” 2.7
10. “High Note” 2.9
09. “Stankyleg (Freestyle)” 3.3
08. “Bed Rock (Freestyle)” 3.5
07. “Beat Without Bass” Feat. Lil’ D 5’3” 3.6
06. “Car Service” Feat. Lil’ D 5’3” 3.7
05. “Live My Life” 3.8
04. “Punch Surfin’” 3.9
03. “What Ya Talkin’ ‘Bout” 4.3
02. “Dirty Neno Trackz” 4.4
01. “They Ain’t Ready” 4.8


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 49.1
Total Songs: / 16
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Average CD Rating: 3.1