Review #487: Jayroc "Pressure"

Reviewed on 5.31.2010 (Review #487)




Hope this iz tha last day of current CD reviewz ‘til each Sunday so I can do my older CD reviewz… Tha 1st review I got goin’ on today iz for my man Jayroc. Here goes my review for his latest CD, “Pressure”! Start Time: 12:09 PM | End Time: 1:52 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 #487) reviewed on 5.31.2010 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/Jayroc_Pressure.m118144.html


01. “Pressure (Intro)”
Tha “pressure” iz on, lol… Nah, I think you DEFINITELY gon do fine wit dis right chea!! >>> Luv how tha beat start sounds… Cool beat and you sound good on tha 1st verse; hot shit right chea! I like tha “flow’s sick like it needs antibiotics” line! Tha outro to this “intro” sounds good too, lol. Yea, wit all tha CDs you’ve dropped, I either have them in my Louisiana Reviewz Marathon (tha ones from ’08 and older) or I reviewed them (tha ones from ’09 and recent). My Rating: 4.3


02. “Lil’ Freak”
Let’s see what you bringin’ here… >>> Cool beat start here… Pickin’ up @ :09, lol!! Likin’ how it changes a bunch of times! Nice job wit tha 1st verse; you’re inta dis shit right chea! LOL, tha hook sounds like Justin Timberlake and it sounds pretty hot on this beat; almost like a Timbaland combination here wit tha sound and JTish hook! LOL @ tha short 2nd verse; it fit good ‘cause I needed ta hear dat hook again! My Rating: 4.5


03. “Hustle”
Switchin’ up tha topics, let’s see what dis joint iz… >>> I like tha short lengths ‘cause they’ll fit on my radio show (‘cause I usually have a lotta 4+ minute songs and usually, to fit tha 27th & 28th songs on my radio show, I need ta play enough songs within an hour)! Tha beat’s cool here and you got some street shit on lock right chea on tha 1st verse! Tha hook sounds nice and smooth wit how you “get your hustle on!” Sounds like tha “lil’ freak” came ta visit on tha 2nd verse here, lol. Tha content sounds cool wit how it’s “hustlin’” and then very “freakyish,” lol. Nice job wit how you delivered tha 2nd verse! My Rating: 4.4


04. “Live It Up”
Now, it looks like we gon party or somethin’! GR8 track transitions right chea! >>> Almost sounds like a sample in tha begin—Ooh, 128 BPMish right chea! Ooh, it’s 134 actually (just scanned it)! Can’t even get HIGH QUALITY Techno people ta have 134 BPM these dayz… Err-body’s on dat 128-type shit ‘cause this year, I’ve only heard like THREE (just THREE???) Dance songs faster than this and it’s May… But anyway, I’m feelin’ tha real fast rappin’ and all tha shit goin’ on in tha 1st verse! I like how there’s even some “Xanex” and shit like dat in this too! Tha hook sounds hot too; I like how you make these tracks come out! Tha 2nd verse DEFINITELY more partyful right chea, lol! Gotta luv what you’re supplyin’ outta dis joint right chea! My Current Rating: 4.8
EDIT: I didn’t realize I reviewed dis song in tha past too… I get so much music these dayz… I originally gave dis a 4.6 and now look, I feel betta about it!


05. “The Breakup Song”
And ANOTHA transition right chea, lol. Don’t make it too sad, lol… >>> LOL, it took 24 seconds wit an aight beat and now, I hear tha singin’ on tha hook… Ehh, not dat bad fa me… Almost sounds like a Drake song or somethin’… Pretty sad wit tha lyrics in tha 1st verse… Too bad fa all dis “breakin’ up!” Sounds like regular talkin’-type rappin’ here in tha 2nd verse. It’s almost like you’re writin’ this gurl a letter or somethin’… Anyway, I’m glad I’m single and don’t deal wit problemz! I just keep grindin’!! My Rating: 3.8


06. “Six Feet Under”
ROFL @ on tha DatPiff tracklisting online, tha title’s highlighted and when you rest your mouse ova it, it shows info about tha movie or somethin’, ROFL!! Let’s see what you got… >>> Cool beat start; I feel like I can anticipate your beats ‘cause you bring consistent, versatile heat! LOL @ tha “dick sticks to like boxer briefs” line, ROFL! Cool rhymes and cool lil’ hook right chea; almost like tha Drake sound again. My Rating: 4.1


07. “Late Night”
This one’s a lil’ longer now (4:22) so let’s see what happens “late” @ “night!” >>> Off to a pretty nice, slow, bed-type start, lol. Not bad wit tha 1st verse here… Tha hook’s aight and fits wit dis; you evolvin’ from “The Breakup Song” here wit what happened in tha relationship… Tha 2nd verse iz here and some “dick-her-downful” material here, lol! Tha 3rd verse sounds pretty “fuckful” as if tha girl “brings her own girlfriend,” you “could fuck tha both of ‘em!” Interestin’ rhymes here… My Rating: 3.6


08. “Thank You”
LOL, there’s still 19 more afta dis one, lol… Might be a lil’ too early for a “Thank You” but let’s see what you got… >>> Ahh @ tha “baby” in tha background here, lol… Sounds like a Beatnuts kinda beat here, which actually iz acceptable here! I can picture a “baby” when hearin’ dis, lol. Tha 1st verse has a good amount of thingz goin’ on wit tha good rhymes!! I like how you deliverin’ these rhymes wit your good shit when it comes to tha rappin’! Tha hook a lil’ ehh/not bad but it’s a good song overall, mainly thanx ta your rappin’ and tha “baby!” I like tha 2nd verse here; “smokin’” some good shit wit this “baby” here, lol. My Rating: 4.2


09. “The Fuck Is You”
Perfect for tha unknownerz!! >>> Sounds pretty cool wit tha production so far… Sounds good wit tha 1st verse; you have interestin’ rhymes, ya dig! I neva know what I’ll hear from you next when it comes ta not a song, not a verse but a LINE! Tha hook sounds good here; definitely feelin’ it! I like how you addressin’ not just tha dudes dat are unknown but tha dudes dat don’t “have their game up!” Good shit… You “laughin’” for tha 2nd verse here ‘cause those people just don’t know what they doin’… My Rating: 4.3


10. “You Love It (Radio Version)”
LOL, where’s tha dirty version? Let’s see what dis iz… >>> Cool beat start here; you comin’ through NICE on tha production! Well, tha singin’ on here’s a lil’ dry fa me… I guess it goes wit “The Breakup Song” but I don’t mind hearin’ it now and reviewin’ it… Sounds like you really in tha sex mode here on tha 1st verse; sounds like I’m hearin’ all your steps on what’s good wit pleasin’ both you and tha gurl. Tha 2nd verse’s not bad once again; you still in tha mood. I only heard one censor so far so I guess it doesn’t really matter ta hear a dirty version; it’s normal enough… A lil’ interlude in tha middle of tha song for tha “grindin’” and now, tha hook came back on… My Rating: 3.5


11. “Is This What Happens”
I wonder, what? >>> Sounded like a different person’s beat tag in tha beginning? I still feel like it’s you producin’ all tha beats when I invision your music… Sounds like a sad intro? What could this be about? Iz it about death? Lemme keep hearin’… Based off tha 1st verse, it sounds like tha “good times” are wearin’ down… I kinda agree wit dis but then again, I need some transportation so I can start goin’ out and shit like dat. This iz pretty personal; I can feel it… Uhh… Tha hook’s REAL personal!! You KNOW I feel it when people just “grow up” and don’t even contact you or whateva. There were these two girls I knew in 7th grade. I went to add them on Facebook (I knew their names ‘cause I video-taped tha 2001 yearbook I had [it was someone else’s for tha day]) and they both didn’t approve my friend request. They were gr8 people… Funny as fuck… I kept writin’ them, tellin’ them how much I remembered about them (real facts), includin’ a clip of them singin’ to me and they ain’t write back… WTF? Anyway, good 2nd verse too; tha “pissin’ in our pants and I got it on tape too” part was cool ta hear ‘cause it’s like me video-tapin’ a lot of moments. My Rating: 4.0


12. “She Got It (Interlude)”
Let’s see what’s up wit dis “interlude” right chea… >>> Kinda soft again although it’s just an “interlude”… Not bad wit tha singin’ and tha beat here calls for some fuckin’! My Rating: 3.7


13. “I Get ‘Em”
For some reason, I think this one gon be an energetic song ‘cause I can feel tha transition from all those slower songs before! >>> “Tuxedo music,” lol? Tha 1st verse sounds good wit tha “smokin’ swishas” and tha “pants are saggin’” parts; you doin’ ya thang. Still comin’ through “gettin’ deep throat” so you still have tha sex content in tha rhymes… It’s good at all times ‘cause you have like a different topic in each line most of tha time, lol. Tha hook’s cool here; all this “I got ‘em / I get ‘em” shit sounds good! I almost got confused wit tha “I got ‘em”s and was like, “Izn’t it ‘I Get ‘Em’ instead,” but then, I heard tha official title mixed in and it sounds good! Tha 2nd verse’s pretty cool too… You keepin’ this good, consistentness up! My Rating: 3.8


½time: All 13 jointz were actual songs so you KNOW you got a shitload of material here, lol! Keep doin’ tha damn thang!! This iz where I don’t mind versatile shit ‘cause it sounds hot wit tha HOT production, gr8 rappin’ and interestin’ topics! Tha average CD rating right now iz at 4.1; good shit!


14. “We Can Ride”
Looks like it gon be smooth again. >>> Pretty smooth on tha beat but sounds betta; I like how this sounds wit tha “increasin’ sound” in tha background of it on each two lines. Not bad wit tha rhymes in tha 1st verse… Sounds like you holdin’ down this “ride” too… Tha hook has a singin’ vibe in it and sounds nice and smooth once again. Tha 2nd verse sounds like y’all ready ta “have a blast;” good… Nice job wit dis joint too. My Rating: 3.8


15. Jayroc Speaks
What do you got ta say? >>> Of course, “fuck whoeva dat doesn’t like it!” Tha beat sounds pretty cool in tha background on dis too… My Rating: N/A


16. “Untamed Guerilla”
Ooh @ this title! Let’s see how good dis iz! >>> Finally, more street shit!! Huh, “nigga” was censored? Where’s tha “radio version” or iz dat just tha sample? I guess it iz ‘cause I heard you say, “Ma’fucka.” LOL @ tha real fast rappin’ here; DEFINITELY sounds hot to tha fullest, ya dig! Real hot rhymes to tha fullest; it’s like you are tha “untamed guerilla!” Tha 2nd verse sounds good wit more rapid-fire rappin’ to tha fullest here! Definitely likin’ how you comin’ for tha streetz here, lol! My Rating: 4.4


17. “I Don’t”
>>> Soft start… Sounds like you’re regrettin’ wit tha 1st verse here. Some singin’ in tha hook here; pretty smooth although it might be a lil’ sad. LOL @ tha “I’m sorry” part; pretty sad… Tha 2nd verse’s okay; more personal shit from you… My Rating: 3.2


18. “Got ‘Em Mad” Feat. Cas
Ooh @ there bein’ a feature on dis CD! Usually, I don’t expect dat but now, it’s time fa some shinin’ aura!! >>> Definitely hot for tha beat start here, ya dig! Tha hook sounds good here; hot shit! Tha 1st verse iz you and it sounds like you’ve turned “betta” wit how you rap, produce and deliver these tracks; dat’s a DEFINITE plus! Cas’s on tha 2nd verse here and he’s “hotter than Jamaica” when he spittin’ dis shit. I like how he comes through on tha tracks and iz like family when it comes ta rappin’ wit people so dat’s a DEFINITE plus!! Sounds pretty HOT from 2:24 – 2:30 wit tha fast-ass rappin’!! Cool collaboration right chea! My Rating: 4.3


19. “Smoke With Me”
I think dis gon be GR8! You KNOW I luv tha “smoke” anthems!! >>> Pretty anticipatin’ when I heard tha 1st 21 seconds of tha beat… Sounds real tight wit tha “tokin’” and shit wit tha “smoke”-type shit in tha 1st verse! I like how you sound on dis; almost sounds like you’re nearly whisperin’, lol. Tha hook sounds familiar… Oh yea, I heard dis before and look how I felt: Very slow intro that gets me interested! Yea, you came in on tha 1st verse all mellow. DEFINITELY likin’ tha mellow style here; perfect for a smoke song! Nice job on tha 1st verse wit what you spit. Tha hook iz EXTREMELY good wit tha way it sounds; gotta luv this style!! Tha 2nd verse sounds like you feel good wit what you’re doin’. I like how you said, “bruh,” 2x in tha verse as well as all tha weed lyrics, doin’ ya thang! LOL, you’re “a match;” that’s watz good! My Current Rating: 4.8


20. “Sex Game”
Now, let’s see what you got ta bring here… >>> Someone different on tha beat tag? Anyway, sounds cool for tha intro so let’s see what you got here… You KNOW I ROFL @ Plies samples on tha hooks!!! ROFL!!! Sounds GR8… You sound a lil’ different here; iz dis a lil’ old? I even heard a 2007 quote of “Ayo Technology” in dis… Anyway, you sound good on dis joint too; good content too when it comes to these “sex”-type jointz! Okay, you’re soundin’ more 2010ish here on tha 2nd verse here wit a lil’ bit of a fast flow mixed wit a regular-paced flow. Cool lyrics too ta represent fa dis joint right chea! My Rating: 4.2


21. “Rated X”
Keep it goin’… consistently! >>> ROFL, this iz a second shorter and on tha same topic pretty much… Cool beat intro here; you got these tracks on lock! Pretty in-depth here wit tha rappin’ here when it comes to describe this chick and what you wanna do wit/to her! You got some singin’ goin’ on here in tha hook; sounds pretty good on this one… It feels like I’m visionin’ a room, easily, when I hear this. Tha 2nd verse fits good fa dis too; you keepin’ it goin’ without any bullshit! Tha lil’ breakdown afta tha 2nd hook sounds pretty smooth fa dis track right chea. And before this ends, tha hook comes on again… My Rating: 3.8


22. “You’re So Cold”
And now, tha person’s noticeable (afta dat “The Fuck Is You” joint), lol! Let’s see what we got here… >>> Ooh, a sample in tha beginning; sounds pretty good… I almost thought dat was One-i on tha 1st verse but it’s you. Ooh, you’re pretty angry here; I can EASILY sense a “The Fuck Is You” attitude here! I like tha “you push me” shit; nice and angry! A GR8 anger anthem right chea! Tha hook’s dat sample and sounds good… Tha 2nd verse’s even angrier: “’Bout ta smack tha fuck out him!” GRRR!!! Really focused on gettin’ your anger out; I feel you! Definitely hot right chea! My Rating: 4.5


23. “Fuck Session”
I thought it was more anger when I saw tha “fuck” but it’s more sex, lol. >>> LOL @ tha pitched-up Justin Timberlake “Until The End Of Time” sample here (wit nearly tha same beat too). Nice and nasty here in tha 1st verse; fuckin’ fuckable, LMAO!! Talk about nastiness: Tha 2nd verse just FULLA dat shit and I ain’t talkin’ ‘bout tha weed, lol!! Just STR8 dirty right chea; real, real dirty to tha fullest!! Prolly tha dirtiest I heard from tha “drip on tha tits” to all tha otha shit goin’ on, male and female!! Fuckin’ fucktastic, LMFAO!!! My Rating: 4.4


24. “Xtacy”
What could this be like? >>> Tha beat start sounds like J-Balla’s “Showin’ Up”, which I usually anticipate dat sound… I might’ve heard somethin’ similar recently too… Cool start to tha 1st verse here as you still in dat REALLY “sex’d up” mode, lol! Tha hook sounds like it’s addictive; I like how you say, “xtacy / sex wit me / next ta me;” sounds catchy! It almost sounds like I heard it once before too? I wouldn’t know where but anyway, pretty real-lifeish on tha 2nd verse when it comes ta gettin’ tha female ta come over and shit. LOL @ tha “lemme eat dis pill” part at tha end of tha 2nd verse; nice! My Rating: 4.1


25. “Something About You”
Usually, I’d be annoyed by tha amount of sex-type songs (especially in a row) but I don’t mind here… >>> A lil’ singy for tha start and you still in a gr8 mood ta deliver these tracks right chea… Nice job wit tha 1st verse and tha hook’s just so… INTA IT, lol!! Tha 2nd verse iz you wit your feelins bein’ expressed…; not bad… My Rating: 3.7


26. “Freak To The Bassline”
ROFL @ this title!! I think this just CD just keeps givin’ me tha LOL feelins, lol!! >>> This one’s not dat good from tha last few songs… Okay, maybe I’m feelin’ tha lyrics a lil’ more here; tha sound’s startin’ ta capture me too… Tha 1st verse has good lyrics (I like tha “scoop up tha purple” part) and sounds good, overall. Tha hook’s pretty R&Bish wit this vibe here and tha title. Sounds cool; I wonder what my gurlz would think of this, lol? Tha 2nd verse’s not bad… My Rating: 3.6


27. Jayroc (Outro)
Time ta end it, sadly. I felt like dis CD took a while for me to complete tha review… >>> Cool beat once again for tha background… I’ve been checkin’ you out on DatPiff; thanx fa e-mail alertin’ me about this mixtape! You KNOW I got to it ASAP! LOL @ tha “Tuxedo Music” actually bein’ a CD; I didn’t realize dat. “May 22” already came so I guess we gon wait then, lol. Good thing for tha phone numba at tha end too… I already have it locked in. My Rating: N/A


Overall: I thought this was a gr8 CD… Just as good as tha “M.U.T.E.” one accordin’ to my average CD rating. You have gr8 production and it sounds like you’re really gr8 at experimentin’ “fuckin’”-type music wit tha 2nd ½ of this CD, lol! Keep up tha gr8 work and all tha consistent CDs/songs!!


Rankings (according to my ratings):

25. “I Don’t” 3.2
24. “You Love It (Radio Version)” 3.5
23. “Late Night” 3.6
22. “Freak To The Bassline” 3.6
21. “Something About You” 3.7
20. “She Got It (Interlude)” 3.7
19. “We Can Ride” 3.8
18. “The Breakup Song” 3.8
17. “Rated X” 3.8
16. “I Get ‘Em” 3.8
15. “Is This What Happens” 4.0
14. “Six Feet Under” 4.1
13. “Xtacy” 4.1
12. “Sex Game” 4.2
11. “Thank You” 4.2
10. “Pressure (Intro)” 4.3
09. “The Fuck Is You” 4.3
08. “Got ‘Em Mad” Feat. Cas 4.3
07. “Untamed Guerilla” 4.4
06. “Fuck Session” 4.4
05. “Hustle” 4.4
04. “Lil’ Freak” 4.5
03. “You’re So Cold” 4.5
02. “Smoke With Me” 4.8
01. “Live It Up” 4.8


Average CD Review:

Total Score: 101.8
Total Songs: / 25
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Average CD Rating: 4.1