Review #508: Fila Phil "Tha Hustla Returns"

Reviewed on 6.11.2010 (Review #508)




Damn, some of these CDs are gettin’ longer and longer, lol. This next one’s tha longest one in my marathon so far; 1:13:30 on tha length!! Here goes tha review I gon do for it: It’s my dawg Fila Phil wit “Tha Hustla Returns”!! Start Time: 4:45 PM | End Time: 6:00 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 #508) reviewed on 6.11.2010 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): Google, louisianarap.blogspot.com and various blogs online


01. “Intro” (Pimp Dogg)
Let’s see what y’all both bring to tha table!! >>> Shout out ta Pimp Dogg on dis intro right chea! REAL grimy here on tha start; thumbs up fa him contributin’ once again!! It was just him but he did tha damn thang to tha fullest!!! My Rating: 4.4


02. “Down Town 9 Hustla”
Looks like a good title so you KNOW I gon like dis one!! >>> LOL @ tha 5:53 on tha length fa dis; DEFINITELY gon be GR8!!! I like how tha beat’s upbeat for a Bounce style! I’m really feelin’ all these rhymes about all dis “jackin’” goin’ on here from err-where to “tha daiquiri shop!” Good shit here, ya dig! Let’s see what tha 2nd verse gon offer… You’re just GR8 wit tha hyper shit!! Tha 3rd verse’s contributin’ ta this track GR8 also!! My Rating: 4.5


03. “Fuck The Fame” Feat. FTF & High Demand
Strong title so let’s see how GR8 it iz ta hear!! >>> Really feelin’ these 5+ minute lengths! Tha beat start’s pretty good and transitions to a G-Funk sound when tha kicks come in! REALLY for tha hoods here; DEFINITE plus wit tha content and tha shit you be spittin’!! I really like tha catchy flow ta keep this shit hot too!! Tha 2nd verse sounds pretty street on tha voiec here; gotta feel how all y’all comin’ through for tha streetz! Tha 3rd verse’s consistent wit tha rappin’ too; so fuckin’ long and so fuckin’ gr8 ta hear! My Rating: 4.6


04. “Hustlin’-Ass Nigga” Feat. Chelsea
This looks like it’ll be REAL, REAL GR8!!! >>> Gotta luv how it’s upbeat for tha start!! Sounds good wit tha Chelsea gurl in tha background of tha hook! Real glad you comin’ through for tha streetz in a HUGE way!!! Tha 1st verse sounds like you on a Southern trip wit tha shit you’re spittin’; crazy-ass shit!! Tha 2nd verse’s you just keepin’ it real and survivin’ wit your “hustlin’-ass,” ya dig!! Tha rest of it iz representin’ at its finest; good shit! My Rating: 4.7


05. “Everybody Gotta Die” Feat. FTF & High Demand
GR8 job collaboratin’ again and wit a length almost six minutes long!!! >>> Tha beat start’s REALLY HOT and tha hook’s off to an okay start… Tha rhymes are DEFINITELY interestin’ here; REALLY for tha streetz here!! Maybe I’ll put it betta: It’s for tha “block ta block ta block ta block ta block ta block ta block ta block!!” REAL NICE job right chea and tha 2nd verse iz one of tha FTF dudes, doin’ tha damn thang as tha verse continues from where tha 1st one ended! Tha 3rd verse iz one of tha otha FTF dudes, REALLY keepin’ it up for tha South here!! It’s all about representin’ together and that’s what all y’all are doin’!! My Rating: 4.6


06. “Retaliation” Feat. Big Cheddar & Chelsea
I heard dis title not too long ago on one of my previous reviewz… Looks good on tha collaboration once again!! >>> Tha beat start’s HOT and this iz becomin’ REAL, REAL HOT as soon as I heard tha hook!!! Thumbs up ta tha “Been Around The World” sample as Chelsea delivers it REAL, REAL HOT wit this GUTTA-ASS hook!!! Tha 1st verse sounds good; REALLY holdin’ down this beat and track 100%!!! Tha content’s just REALLY GR8 here!!! REAL GLAD tha length’s 5:48!!! Tha 2nd verse’s REALLY on some gangsta shit here; CONTINUOUS!!! Tha 3rd verse’s keepin’ this shit goin’ REAL TIGHT once again!!! Tha last 1:22 sounds REAL GR8 too as an ending!! My Rating: 4.9


07. “Home Of The Killers”
Aight, what’s good wit dis one? >>> Sounds jammin’ wit tha beat start here! Really reprsentin’ hard on dis joint right chea for tha streetz and err-body!! Nice job wit this hook and tha 1st verse’s really soundin’ good, Bounce-vocal style!! Tha 2nd verse’s spittin’ some true facts; good shit! It’s an N.O. fact game here! My Rating: 4.6


½time: Well, this CD’s DEFINITELY goin’ in tha RIGHT direction, ya dig!! REAL, REAL HOT shit from you once again!! Keep up these REAL HOT tracks for tha streetz and err-body!! Tha average CD rating’s at 4.6 right now!!!


08. “Remember The Days” Feat. FTF & High Demand
Let’s see what this’ll sound like. >>> Ooh, a sample dat Method Man & Mary J. used for dat “You’re All I Need” song; sounds HOT on dis beat!! Tha hook sounds pretty good too; I’m really inta this, surprisingly!! Tha 1st verse has good shit goin’ on here for tha streetz; keep motivatin’ yourself, no matter WHAT’S in tha way!!! Tha 2nd verse’s soundin’ gutta on tha voice here; good shit also! Even tha 3rd verse’s bein’ held down and it’s a collaboration here on tha verse!! DEFINITE “soulja” shit to tha fullest!! PURE QUALITY when you want REALLY GR8 Rap music!!! My Rating: 4.8


09. “Higher Learning” Feat. Lil’ Soldier
Might be real good fa me; lookin’ forward ta hearin’ dis Lil’ Soldier!! >>> LOL wit these samples! Now, this iz based off of “I Got 5 On It” and it sounds GR8 once again!! LOL @ tha Bounce flow on this shit!! Cool-ass hook and y’all REALLY doin’ a gr8 job together!! I didn’t know dis was gon be a weed anthem; thumbs up!!! REAL GR8 soundin’ wit tha 1st verse; just feelin’ REAL, REAL GOOD!!! LOL @ all tha “wards fire!” DEFINITELY choosy, lol! It’s all good ‘cause y’all feelin’ GR8! It must be dat Lil’ Soldier dude on tha 2nd verse here! He REALLY soundin’ GR8 on dis shit; it’s like I’m hearin’ current, undaground, Baton Rouge rappers!!! LOL @ tha last hook, holdin’ it down fa tha Louisiana cities this time, lol! I like tha gurl at tha end: “Smokin’ dat weed, smokin’ dat fiya!” My Rating: 4.8


10. “Tha Hustla Returns”
Let’s see this title track! >>> LOL, no intro but you’re just REALLY bringin’ it here wit this HOT Bounce sound!! You’re goin’ off on dis shit, lol! You’re DEFINITELY focused wit representin’ how “you return,” lol! I guess I can call these “fun, gangsta rhymes” wit tha way you’re presentin’ these gangsta lyrics, ya dig! My Rating: 4.4


11. “Stressing Pain” Feat. Cold Blooded & Chelsea
Prolly gon be good… Let’s see if tha elements come ta play! >>> Good beginning from Chelsea! You’re comin’ through pretty strong on tha 1st verse; good shit!! Tha 2nd verse iz Cold Blooded and he doin’ his thang on dis track for ya, ya feel me! Good shit, good collaboration! Sounds like a Pac sample outta nowhere afta tha 2nd verse… He REALLY kept it goin’ on tha rest of tha song too!! My Rating: 4.5


12. “Mama Told Me”
>>> Ooh, it’s upbeat fa a title like dis! Let’s see how you gon spit and what gon be in tha details! Ooh, interestin’ shit for tha hook; you HAD a “hustla future,” lol! Your “mama told ya!!” You’re DEFINITELY bringin’ tha lyrics wit an interestin’ flow and style here; DEFINITELY not makin’ dis shit borin’!! Tha 2nd verse sounds good also wit tha shit you’re spittin’! I like how you use tha Bounce voice when you talked about bein’ a “soulja!” Interestin’ 3rd verse right chea wit tha shit you’re spittin’; STRONG-ASS opinion too!! What’s tha censored part at 3:36? Lemme unreverse it… LOL, it was just “about chu;” why was dat reversed, lol? My Rating: 4.7


13. “Eternal” Feat. FTF & Chelsea
Chelsea’s hoppin’ on wit FTF dis time! Let’s see how GR8 dis iz fa 6:27 and this GR8 title!! >>> Sounds like “comin’ from a struggle” wit tha way tha beat sounds… I dunno about tha beginning so far; I expected betta from Chelsea… It still sounds REAL GUTTA though; I hear anotha Pac sample (which fit good fa dis)! Tha 1st verse was presented gr8 fa dis shit; good job wit all tha content and how it was presented!! Okay, tha hook’s a lil’ betta than tha beginning; I like dat title!! Tha 2nd verse sounds good from one of tha FTF dudes! It’s a good verse… Not much ta say about it but good job for contributin’. Anotha one of tha FTF dudes’s on tha 3rd verse here… Betta content and tha lyrics are delivered real gr8! Now, tha last minute sounds like a slowed down version of one of tha otha songs on here (wit tha “dead-ah”). My Rating: 4.3


14. “Outro”
What do you got ta present? >>> Tha beginning beat sounds like a Total/Mase song sampled, lol? Dat song wasn’t even out then but it looks like this iz turnin’ out ta be a shout out list… You’re spittin’ some shit on here? I didn’t realize you was gon spit… Sounds good how you just shoutin’ people out, rappin’/Bounce style! Thumbs up ta tha shout outs within tha last, like 1:25! I know a bunch of those dudes and I fucks wit them HEAVY (e.g., “Tre-8,” “U.N.L.V.,” “Lokee,” “Quarter Key” and a bunch others)!! My Rating: 4.0


15. Commercial Feat. 211 & Charlie Hanseen
This iz ‘pose ta be a joint fa a “commercial?” >>> Yea, it’s like a commercial, promotin’ some HOT-ASS shit comin’ up!! Since it’s just a commercial, I won’t exactly count it towards a rating; it’s just samples… Good shit, though. I like tha “down in tha Boot” joint at tha end! My Rating: N/A


Overall: You REALLY brought dat HOTNESS once again!! You did ya thang on tha 1st CD and now, you did ya thang wit dis CD too!! MEGA THUMBS UP ta tha features too!!! GR8 job teamin’ up wit each otha, ya dig!! Keep doin’ ya thang, Phil!! Fuck wit me!


Rankings (according to my ratings):

14. “Outro” 4.0
13. “Eternal” Feat. FTF & Chelsea 4.3
12. “Tha Hustla Returns” 4.4
11. “Intro” (Pimp Dogg) 4.4
10. “Stressing Pain” Feat. Cold Blooded & Chelsea 4.5
09. “Down Town 9 Hustla” 4.5
08. “Fuck The Fame” Feat. FTF & High Demand 4.6
07. “Home Of The Killers” 4.6
06. “Everybody Gotta Die” Feat. FTF & High Demand 4.6
05. “Mama Told Me” 4.7
04. “Hustlin’-Ass Nigga” Feat. Chelsea 4.7
03. “Higher Learning” Feat. Lil’ Soldier 4.8
02. “Remember The Days” Feat. FTF & High Demand 4.8
01. “Retaliation” Feat. Big Cheddar & Chelsea 4.9


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 63.8
Total Songs: / 14
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Average CD Rating: 4.6 (automatically a 5-star rated CD)