Review #493: 2 Blakk "Represent 4 Life"

Reviewed on 6.09.2010 (Review #493)




‘Bout ta enter 1996 in my Louisiana Reviewz Marathon right chea… There are 48 CDs I have ta review for 1996 so let’s see what’s good wit ‘em!! Tha year 1995 was REAL GOOD so let’s see what we got fa this year! Tha 1st review for this year iz 2 Blakk, who I believe had tha 1st review for my 1995 part of this marathon. I’m DEFINITELY REAL anticipated for this so here goes my review for 2 Blakk “Represent 4 Life”!! Start Time: 11:35 AM | End Time: 12:00 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 #493) reviewed on 6.09.2010 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): Google, louisianarap.blogspot.com and various blogs online


01. “Sneak That Bitch”
Time ta get gutta fa tha ’96!! >>> Good start here wit tha gr8 Bounce in tha style of tha beat and tha hook! Tha 1st verse sounds good wit tha people in tha background chantin’! You’re REALLY doin’ tha damn thang here on how you’re deliverin’ dis joint right chea!! VERY wild to tha fullest!! LOL!! Tha part ‘round 2:21 sounds familiar (like I’ve heard tha quote before [“my nigga … tha trigga”]); this iz continuin’ ta sound REAL GR8!! My Rating: 4.4


02. “Represent 4 Life”
Ooh, a title track; let’s see what’s up! >>> Has what Youngbloodz sampled for “Damn” in tha beginning here; good shit! Feelin’ tha Bounce vibe once again and you spittin’ some GR8 street shit in tha 1st verse; you DEFINITELY holdin’ dis bitch down to tha fullest!! Tha 2nd verse’s keepin’ it more gangsta than tha 1st verse! You DEFINITELY keepin’ tha streetz hyped up at a maximum!! Good “weed” shit in tha 3rd verse too; DEFINITELY good for err-body ta enjoy!! My Rating: 4.5


03. “The Real 2 Blakk”
Let’s see “tha real” in you, “2 Blakk,” lol! >>> Tha beat’s cool and upbeat here; that’s a plus. Tha 1st verse sounded pretty good on this joint and tha hook’s interestin’ too; you doin’ tha damn thang here for tha undaground in tha N.O.! I ALWAYS enjoy hearin’ “2 Blakk” at ANYTIME ‘cause you KNOW you do tha damn thang consistently!!! Tha 3rd verse was good too; pretty quick wit tha verse no less. My Rating: 4.1


04. “Let It Be Known”
Dat’s what you’re doin’, ya dig! Keep it comin’! >>> Anotha cool, upbeat Bounce-styled beat here for tha start… LOL @ tha title; just started tha song off! You made tha hook sound pretty cool… Good “representin’” chants in tha 1st verse here; keep it up! Feelin’ all these facts about these wards and shit! REALLY rapid wit tha rappin’ here in tha 2nd verse; just REAL CRAZY wit how you come through wit it!!! Luvin’ tha fast, consistent flow on this shit right chea!! So much goin’ on here to where I don’t rememba if there was a 3rd verse; I didn’t catch it… Anyway, thumbs up ta dis shit right chea! My Rating: 4.4


½time: Tha average CD rating currently iz at 4.4; definitely feelin’ this tape of yours and I’m glad you came through a 2nd time for my marathon!!


05. “Get Blowed”
Interestin’ title (reminds me of tha Bun B “Get Throwed” title); let’s see what comes outta dis anticipatin’ joint! >>> Ooh, pretty undaground and Southern for tha start here! Luvin’ tha hook as it’s all about “blowin’” dat good, good!! You sound a lil’ different on tha 1st verse here but you still deliverin’ some REAL HOT street content to tha fullest!! Tha 2nd verse has SO much shit wit feelin’ good about “blowin’” dat good, good!! Thumbs up ta you representin’ dis HOT shit to tha fullest!! REALLY “blowed” on tha 3rd verse here; DEFINITELY GOOD-ASS shit!! My Rating: 4.6


06. “Represent 4 Life (Radio)”
LOL, a lil’ radio edit “4” me, lol. Thanx… See #2 fa tha review!


07. “Sneak That Trick”
This anotha radio edit version… See #1 fa tha review!


08. “2nd Line Jump”
Cool fa dis once again! I heard this on your last tape, ya dig! Yea, luvin’ tha beat start, Bounce style! Yea, “dunn-dunn-dunn-dunn!!” Yea, “snortin’ dat dope;” glad you keepin’ yourself motivated! Great shit fa tha N.O. dudes right here!! REAL GREAT 1st verse and that hook sounds REAL NICE too; catchy-ass shit here!! A lotta “sniffin’ dope/smokin’ herb” shit in this; I can’t continue ta say how GREAT this iz!!! I’m sayin’ it too much!!! Real tight shit here that DID NOT STOP AT ALL!!! Nice ta give shout outs at tha end too, ya dig! My Current Rating: 4.6


09. “Nigga Is Real”
My top song on your last tape was dat “The Game” joint; dat’s tha only one not on here? Anyway, glad this iz on here at least; you REALLY consistent no matter what! Yea, REAL FAST beat here again!! Luv these Bounce beats and I’m glad we started it off wit Bounce fa 1996 too!! I like tha “quick 2000;” WOW @ tha effect at :35 in tha beat; I do that shit wit my beats, lol (have tha drum kit repeat so close ta each otha in frames)! Tha hook was nice and tha 2nd verse iz tha shit too!!! TOO FUCKIN’ HOT!!! Nice beat effect again at 1:42! LMAO @ tha repetitiveness wit tha title towards tha end! My Current Rating: 4.4


Overall: Anotha HOT lil’ tape from you, dawg; keep doin’ tha damn thang!! Hope I get ta do some business wit chu in tha future soon too!


Rankings (according to my ratings):

07. “The Real 2 Blakk” 4.1
06. “Let It Be Known” 4.4
05. “Sneak That Bitch” 4.4
04. “Nigga Is Real” 4.4
03. “Represent 4 Life” 4.5
02. “2nd Line Jump” 4.6
01. “Get Blowed” 4.6


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 31.0
Total Songs: / 07
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Average CD Rating: 4.4 (automatically a 5 star rated CD)