Review #522: Hideout "Wartime (The Album)"

Reviewed on 6.15.2010 (Review #522)




Review #4 fa today iz Hideout “War Time (The Album)”; let’s see what you got… Start Time: 6:31 PM | End Time: 7:20 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 #522) reviewed on 6.15.2010 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 / Wartime”
Looks like a track as an “intro;” let’s see what’s good wit you! >>> Tha intro’s pretty catchy; settin’ tha topic straight! You sound pretty gutta on tha voice here! Lookin’ forward ta hearin’ all this ‘cause I KNOW it gon be REAL GR8!! Tha hook sounds good; “it iz war time!” Tha 1st verse iz pretty gutta from tha voice to tha street content!! Tha 2nd verse ain’t dat bad… I liked tha 1st verse betta but it’s still aight; I think tha voice really holds thangz down! Speakin’ of voices, tha 3rd verse has a gutta voice so thumbs up ta hearin’ dis!! My Rating: 4.3


02. “Similac Gangsta”
Lookin’ catchy on tha title again so let’s see what’s good! >>> LOL, a baby-rattle-type beat start? For some reason, it makes me anticipated… Pretty good wit tha 1st verse; tha beat sounds cold and iz gr8 wit dis shit! Tha hook’s good… I feel like I heard this quote before? It was not too long ago in my marathon… Tha 2nd verse’s good wit this hood/”gangsta” shit! Keepin’ it hot, tha 3rd verse sounds good… I like tha breakdown from tha beat at ‘round 2:56! Tha 4th verse’s REALLY on top here!!! Sounds like dis dude was influenced by Mystikal or somethin’; CRAZY-ASS SHIT!!! Also, tha Bounce sounds (“dunn-dunn-dunn-dunn”) are gr8 ta mix wit dis track!! My Rating: 4.6


03. “I Can Make You Famous/Feel Good”
I wonder what path we’re on now? >>> Pretty smooth; gives me a Wu-Tang feel… LOL, interestin’ sex/in-tha-bed lyrics here… I’m likin’ this vibe… Tha 2nd verse’s keepin’ this soft vibe up… Oh yea, good job on tha hook even though it’s remakeable… My Rating: 4.0


04. “Ain’t No Nigga”
Looks like there’s some strength in tha title; let’s see how it sounds. >>> Yea, this iz pretty gutta wit this HOT beat!! Tha hook’s good and tha 1st verse sounds good fa tha gangstaz out there!! Tha 2nd verse’s pretty gutta to tha bone here; “come to my lyrical ocean!” REAL GR8 wit tha “lyrical” content here!! I’m also feelin’ how tha flow sounds at ‘round 2:33! Tha 3rd verse’s pretty gutta; y’all DEFINITELY have tha voices ta hold these gutta rhymes down!! My Rating: 4.4


05. “G’s, Thieves & Assassins”
A title dat DEFINITELY defines street credit!!! >>> Tha hook’s self-explanatory and sounds TIGHT wit this beat!! Pretty good 1st verse here; all for tha “G’s, T’s & A’s,” lol!! I don’t have much ta say about tha 2nd verse…; it’s just consistent… Tha 3rd verse too; pretty consistent vibe and rhymes! Tha end of tha verse’s pretty gutta wit some gangsta lyrics! “No more tomorrow, here’s ya due date;” SHIT!! Tha ending’s pretty good wit tha beat outro and tha title bein’ whispered, gangstaly, lol! My Rating: 4.3


06. “Losing My Mind”
What could be goin’ on here? >>> Not bad for tha start; tha intro and beat sound pretty anticipatin’ in a way… I’m likin’ tha soundin’ here and tha 1st verse has a good amount of interestin’ lyrics goin’ on! Tha hook sounds cool; definitely catchy here. Tha 2nd verse has good shit wit tha good feelin’ of “smokin’ weed,” ya dig! Tha 3rd verse sounds pretty interestin’ wit tha “smokin’ scene” and all tha stalked feelings goin’ on! My Rating: 4.2


07. Losing My Mind (Commercial)
Only 1:15 on tha length so let’s see what we got… >>> It’s a skit, I think. I hear a beat and some singin’… Good singin’ from where tha last joint was at. My Rating: N/A


½time: This CD’s off to a good start; definitely feelin’ what y’all bringin’ so far!! Keep doin’ tha damn thang wit these beats and rhymes! Tha average CD rating right now’s at 4.3!!


08. “One Shot, One Kill”
Interestin’ title so let’s see what’s good! >>> Tha beat’s pretty gutta here. Tha Mobb Deep sample makes me think this sounds like dem a lil’… Definitely G-shit for tha 1st verse; likin’ tha way this shit’s bein’ delivered! Tha 2nd verse sounds like it goes wit dis song; pretty good soundin’ here. Let’s see what tha 3rd verse has ta offer… Real gangsta right chea! DEFINITELY likin’ tha start wit tha way tha beat sounds and all tha good shit! My Rating: 4.5


09. “Small World”
>>> Tha beat’s cool and tha 1st verse’s definin’ for tha streetz… Ooh, I’m REALLY feelin’ how tha gurl sounds on tha hook!! A turn out right chea!! Tha 2nd verse sounds pretty good wit you on it! DEFINITELY good gangsta-ass shit!! Very crazy wit tha 2nd ½ of tha 2nd verse here wit all tha shit you have goin’ on!! Tha 3rd verse’s keepin’ it real for tha streetz and tha G’s!! Damn, dat gurl’s SUCH A TURN ON!!! I LUV how she sings, “getcha glock!!,” on tha 2nd ½ of tha hook!!! My Rating: 4.7


10. “Up On Thangs”
Let’s see what dis ‘bout. >>> WOW, HOW GANGSTA for tha start wit all tha shootin’!!! Gangsta start and it sounds like an anthem here… Nice job wit tha 1st verse and wit tha 2nd verse, it’s time ta “get into rage;” lol, STR8 ANGER!!! Nice job wit tha hook too; you got some pretty interestin’ shit on lock here! Tha 3rd verse’s good also…; holdin’ it down… My Rating: 4.4


11. “Are You Mad At Me?”
Looks pretty interestin’; lemme hear! >>> Oh, a female’s on this, holdin’ tha hook and tha 1st verse down so far… She’s doin’ an average/good job wit tha 1st verse here. Now, it’s tha 2nd verse and it’s still pretty good… My Rating: 4.0


12. “Through The Darkness”
I like tha title so you KNOW what gon go down!! >>> Good beat, interestin’ hook… Sounds pretty undaground wit tha GR8 soundin’ here on tha 1st verse! Good looks on tha topic ‘cause it’s DEFINITELY “dark!!” Tha 2nd verse’s pretty hot wit all tha REAL-ASS gangsta shit!!! DEFINITE plus!! I hear tha beat a lil’ betta now and it sounds like a different tone from tha Bounce’s typical “dunn-dunn-dunn-dunn” sound; good shit… Tha 3rd verse’s pretty good for a contribution too… LOL @ tha “have you been naughty or nice” shit; nice lil’ tone you had when you said dat! My Rating: 4.7


13. “Wartime (Radio)”
I see dis iz here again… Must be tha radio edit. See #1 fa tha review!


14. Outro
Let’s hear it… >>> Sounds pretty HOT for a beat here! It also sounds like someone might’ve sampled it not too long ago… Kinda short? My Rating: N/A


Overall: Comin’ through RAW wit dis CD right chea!! DEFINITELY a GOOD look, ya dig!! Keep doin’ tha damn thang, Hideout!! It’s all about dat undaground, Louisiana Rap + gangsta shit!!!


Rankings (according to my ratings):

11. “Are You Mad At Me?” 4.0
10. “I Can Make You Famous/Feel Good” 4.0
09. “Losing My Mind” 4.2
08. “Intro / Wartime” 4.3
07. “G’s, Thieves & Assassins” 4.3
06. “Up On Thangs” 4.4
05. “Ain’t No Nigga” 4.4
04. “One Shot, One Kill” 4.5
03. “Similac Gangsta” 4.6
02. “Through The Darkness” 4.7
01. “Small World” 4.7


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 48.1
Total Songs: / 11
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Average CD Rating: 4.4 (automatically a 5-star rated CD)