Review #967: A+B+C (A.R., BluBlack & Classik) "A+B+C = Da Formula (Hosted by DJ Chilly Chill)"

Reviewed on 6.05.2011 (Review #967)




This next review I got iz somethin’ dat I’ve been waitin’ ta get my hands on for a while… A+B+C (A.R., BluBlack & Classik) “A+B+C = Da Formula (Hosted by DJ Chilly Chill)”; you already know what it iz wit dis one!! It’s kinda weird dat I haven’t did a BluBlack CD review since January 2009; why so long of a wait? Start Time: 11:23 PM | End Time: 12:13 AM


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. 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.

© 2011 CD Review (Review #967) reviewed on 6.05.2011 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: http://www.datpiff.com/AR-Abc-Da-Formula-mixtape.237035.html


01. “Intro”
Secret’s tha producer? LOL, I thought this whole thing would be produced by BluBlack, lol! >>> Hosted by DJ Chilly Chill, here? Oh, even some rappin’ goin’ on, here! Go, A.R., lol! Tha beat sounds real catchy, especially wit this cartoon/suspense-type shit! LOL, I like how this iz in alphabetical order, as well as err-body havin’ a screwed voice! “All tha hoes on me ‘cause I smell like wine;” sounds like a thumbs down fa me wit dat line… Either way, good job ta hear Blu! Classik, tha “C,” iz on tha 3rd verse and doin’ his thang, too! Thumbs up fa tha freestylin’-soundin’ “intro”!! My Rating: 4.6


02. “Dip”
BluBlack’s producin’ on here; I’ve always liked this joint, especially tha catchiness wit tha “dip” hook, lol. Y’all do a nice job on here, especially A.R. wit tha “this iz my house;” I did a lil’ taunt on my radio show when I aired this about tha “this iz my house” part, lol! My Current Rating: 4.6


03. “Kimbo Slice”
This was one dat was aight, at first, but then became pretty catchy once I started playin’ it more last Fall; good, catchy joint, once again, produced by BluBlack! My Current Rating: 4.4


04. “Top Notch” Feat. Level
D. Jackson doin’ tha beat, here; will it have a BluBlack feel? >>> Definitely sounds like it, 100, regardless of who’s producin’! Sounds like a pretty catchy hook; thought it would be on Boosie’s level fa a second, lol. Of course, Level comin’ through wit tha cocky-type rhymes in tha 1st verse dat sound good, as always. LOL, Blu’s on tha 2nd verse, too, comin’ through wit good street/225-type shit. LOL, “how’d you get in? I jumped,” ROFL! Definitely an entertainin’ verse from Blu, once again!! Glad we’re on tha A – A+ level, here! I picture just Blu on this but you know others had ta be on dis! A.R.’s on tha 2nd verse and it sounds good; he knows how ta handle a beat, especially if his boy iz on tha beat (D. Jackson)! LOL, no room fa Classik, here; very Classikless fa a classic-soundin’ song, lol! My Rating: 4.7


05. “Dumb”
LOL, J Buc on tha beat? One of tha last conversations I had wit him in 2010 was me sayin’, “you and Blu sound like a combo,” and he said, “I only talked ta him like twice.” Which, by tha way, I was ‘pose ta ask Blu tha question of, “how much you talk/work wit J Buc,” but I didn’t remember and tha conversation ended, lol. Tha beat sounds pretty nice, here; I like how it’s more quiet than completely energetic. I’m feelin’ how Classik ‘n’ Blu’s comin’ through on tha hook; definitely nice. Tha 1st verse iz Classik and he sounds pretty good; not bad… Blu’s on tha 2nd verse and he’s comin’ through wit mo hot shit; gangsta shit vs. dat entertainin’ shit! A.R. sounds pretty catchy on this 3rd verse; thumbs up fa bein’ a part of dis project! My Rating: 4.4


06. “Who Dat Iz”
Ooh, Sims on tha beat; let’s see tha follow-up to tha “Like Ooww” dayz!! >>> Yea, this sounds like a good-soundin’ sequel!! Really feelin’ this beat, especially tha title repeatin’ like crazy on tha hook from A & B, lol! Soundin’ hella catchy on tha 1st verse, Blu; sounds like an actual album in tha stores—like, durin’ tha dayz when I would buy albums and luv hearin’ ‘em for tha 1st time!! Once again, Blu came through wit an A+-soundin’ verse fa tha entertainin’ ears of mine! A’s on tha 2nd verse and it’s soundin’ great, once again! Huh, a censored “bitch”? Why are there censored words (just like in “Kimbo Slice”) when there’s explicit words? Ooh, Classik’s pretty hyped-up for tha 3rd verse!! LOL, definite thumbs up!! I can picture him havin’ sweat drippin’ from his face based off dis studio anger, lol! Once again, thumbs down ta dis stupid, random censorin’ comin’ outta nowhere… My Rating: 4.7


07. “Da Formula’s Next”
Keepin’ tha consistent production goin’ wit Killa Sounz on tha beat!! >>> Beat’s nothin’ too special for a start; don’t think it mixes too well in “da formula”, especially wit a stupid voice in tha background. However, tha hook’s pretty good wit how y’all comin’ through on it… Classik’s on tha 1st verse and damn, what a transition from angry ta soft…; rhymes are aight but lol @ how tha attitude transitioned. Now, we’re goin’ backwards wit tha letters for tha verses, as it was C, and now, B, lol. At least Blu’s comin’ through wit some entertainment fa me; gotta feel it! It makes this beat sound normal, thanx ta his catchiness! Let’s see what A.R. gon bring ta tha table fa tha 3rd verse… Sounds like it could be an average song if it was just him. However, he’s comin’ through wit ¾’s of Classik’s attitude from tha last song, soundin’ good! My Rating: 4.2


08. “Neva Hit”
Now, we got X-Fyle on tha beat, here, keepin’ it goin’! >>> Naw, not anotha one of these same-soundin’ beats!! Mix it up a lil’; have this toward tha end or somethin’, not back-to-back… A.R.’s on tha 1st verse and it’s barely on an average/good level wit some of these lyrics; only okay for me… Not even close ta a Blu/A+B+C sound! Classik’s on tha 2nd verse and it’s okay/not too special fa me… Blu’s on tha 3rd verse and at least there’s some entertaininment, here; prolly would’ve been betta if he was only on dis but this iz still a disappointment. My Rating: 3.6


09. “Doin’ My Thang”
D. Jackson on tha beat; can we revive? >>> Beat sounds aight; sounds like I’m expectin’ somethin’ mainstream, here… A.R.’s on tha intro and he’s introducin’ Classik; Classik’s on tha hook and it sounds like it could be real catchy… Well, I think this iz tha catchiest Classik’s eva been; shinin’ hard on tha hook and tha 1st verse, too, wit dis beat! A.R.’s on tha 2nd verse and lol, “dreads got long;” gotta have a jungle feel, lol? I guess not… Blu’s on tha 3rd verse and this iz soundin’ good; gotta feel his entertainin’ flow! My Rating: 4.5


½time: A 4.4-rated CD, currently; y’all definitely havin’ shit on lock!! Glad I’m hearin’ a very high-soundin’ quality CD, once again!! In Your Earhole Recordings in tha buildin’!!


10. “Shake Back”
B Eazy doin’ this beat… Oh, so B Eazy iz tha Lil’ Doonie/K-9 “Yo Swagger” producer? Glad I know his name, now! Good hook from A.R.; sounds like it’s an okay song, currently… Blu’s on tha 1st verse and it’s soundin’ like a good verse; nice rhymes! Time fa dis 2nd verse… lol, A.R., here, spittin’ catchy rhymes like Blu! It sounds like tha beat’s hotter? Good shit! Classik’s comin’ through on tha 3rd verse and yes, he’s got his attitude back, lol! My Rating: 4.3


11. “Block Nigga”
Looks like a strong title; hope it iz wit J Buc on tha beat! >>> LOL, “Millionaire Minds Entertainment”-type shit goin’ on in tha intro, here! Tha vibe iz definitely here; yes, I’m feelin’ it! Tha hook sounds hot wit how Blu’s comin’ through fa tha “block!” Ooh, rapidness on tha 1st verse; this iz definitely tha type of shit I’d expect!! LOL, “show dem titties;” nice and in$tant!!! “___ ___ down like crawfish,” lol? Did I hear right? Gotta luv tha “fish,” lol! Lots of “fuck tha cops” shit, here, lol! LOL, A.R.less, here, since Classik’s on tha 2nd verse and we’re runnin’ outta length, lol! I’m glad he has tha attitude, here; definitely somethin’ I can feel to tha max!!! My Rating: 4.9


12. “Go Off”
Produced by Killa Sounz, again. >>> Startin’ off wit A.R., here; sounds like a catchy intro, nearly on a “Dip”-soundin’ flow. LOL, beat’s soundin’ quiet? Tha hook sounds a lil’ betta; likin’ tha A.R.-soundin’ catchiness. Will Blu be on tha 2nd verse? LOL, it iz him; ROFL, let’s see his “ass,” lol! It’s a BluBlack command, right now, lol! Definitely glad he’s still got his entertainment together, no matter how many times I have ta say dat E-word, lol! What will Classik offer on here? Good-soundin’ rhymes, although *puke* @ callin’ “Plies” a homie…; fake izn’t healthy! My Rating: 4.4


13. “All Da Time”
Finally, which I was predictin’, a BluBlack-produced track!! >>> LOL, different tag in tha beginning? Nice… Good, anticipatin’ intro from A.R., here! Ooh, Blu’s on tha hook and it’s soundin’ catchy! ROFL, let’s go tha extra mile and “dick [her] all tha time!” Gotta luv tha catchiness, X-rated style!! LOL, A.R.’s comin’ through on tha 1st verse in a more-sexual way, A.R. style! Don’t think I heard him go this route wit sex; interestin’! Blu, you’re on tha 2nd verse and why, why can’t you “dick [her] all tha time”? What’s stoppin’ it? Anyway, thumbs up fa more of dat good shit; gotta take interest in every rhyme he spits! LOL, what does tha big Classik have ta say on tha 3rd verse? I was expectin’ a lil’ more descriptive, sex-type lyrics but this iz aight… My Rating: 4.6


14. “Peepin’” Feat. Ms. 2 Much
Anotha X-Fyle beat and a resurrected feature; lemme see if I can be nice wit this feature comin’ back after over two years… >>> Beat ain’t for me and A.R.’s aight wit how he comin’ through on tha 1st verse… SMH @ tha “kiss me through tha phone” shit; this must be ’09. LOL, iz dat—oh neva mind, it’s Classik, randomly talkin’; thought it was Chilly Chill or Big Jay, lol. Okay, Ms. 2 Much’s on tha hook and it’s good; good sound but not really for this CD, in my opinion. I don’t like how songs like this are much longer than typical songs; should be only three minutes max… Classik’s on tha 2nd verse and it’s soundin’ decent; nothin’ too special ‘bout dis song fa me and it’s ironic dat tha hook’s tha only part I didn’t knock down, lol. What does Blu have ta say on somethin’ like this? Glad there’s entertainin’ rhymes, again. LOL, speakin’ of “if Steve or Chill call…,” next Sunday’ll mark one year since you planned ta try ta get me ta come ta Louisiana! Too bad it didn’t work out but I’m tryin’; we’ll see what happens! My Rating: 3.5


15. “I Want U”
Producer iz Antwoine, here; do I know him? Name sounds a lil’ familiar (not tha spelling but tha name)… >>> Ooh, it’s a smooth track; feelin’ tha BluBlack/G-Lane-soundin’ beat sounds! Nice calm, sexual-anticipated A.R. hook/1st verse, lol! I believe this iz tha longest song on here, clockin’ at approximately 5:40? Ooh, anticipatin’ start—before tha 2nd verse—from Blu, wit dat high-soundin’ voice, lol! He’s soundin’ good, here; what more could you ask for from Blu wit this sex theme, lol?! I luv watchin’ animals have sex, especially my toads, lmfao!!! Just like VH1 wit their “40 Funniest Fails”, watchin’ animals have sex distracts you from damn-near any conversation, lol! “I found a cure fa Cancer… Wait, turtles humpin’ … Elephants are fuckin’! … Giraffe sex!” Anyway, enough of dat; Classik’s on tha 3rd verse and—oh, okay, let’s keep this descriptive-sex shit goin’, lol! I also like dat y’all mix “purp” and “purple” inta this theme, too! My Rating: 4.4


16. “Paper Baby”
Who’s Heavy (tha producer)? I have a feelin’ I gon like dis! >>> Anticipatin’ beat start! Yes, Blu’s on tha 1st verse and these rhymes are pretty catchy and consistent! Because of tha new producer, I’m really enjoyin’ this beat fa a 1st timer! Definitely some nice, new, 2010/2011 sounds!! “My dick like a torpedo;” lol, had ta throw dat in there, huh, Blu? LOL, what’s next? ‘Tha pole standin’ on tha street iz as hard as me,’ lol? I’m just playin’! A.R.’s on tha 2nd verse and I’m likin’ tha rhymes he’s bringin’; tha “tiger” part sounds good! LOL, just like VH1’s “40 Funniest Fails”, once again: There’s a gurl dancin’ to Dance/Technoish-type music, shakin’ her ass/vagina and on TV, they’re like, “I’m doin’ ze Tigah,” lol! Gotta luv it; some tight entertainment dat mixes great wit BluBlack, lol!! Classik’s on tha 3rd verse and it sounds like he’s flowin’ good on tha 3rd verse although some of tha flow’s remindin’ me of a recent song? Overall, a nice, catchy song, once again! My Rating: 4.4


17. “Can’t Fuck Wit Me”
Comin’ through wit anotha J Buc beat, here; guess y’all family? Always thought J Buc was tha next BluBlack on tha beats! >>> Yea, this iz soundin’ pretty nice on tha intro wit Blu and this tight-soundin’ beat!! I’m glad we’re on a street level, finally! LOL, sounds like some good, random rhymes, here; feelin’ ‘em! I like how you mixed some “pill” shit, here, too; fits good in a pot, ya dig? Dat’s a “formula,” lol! What does A.R. have ta offer on tha 2nd verse? LOL, some “goin’-duffy-in-dis-bitch”-type shit, here; prolly would’ve expected a lil’ betta wit tha flow/attitude… Ooh, “cop a ½ ounce o’ purp;” dumb shit, A.R.! Let’s see how this gon end wit Classik… Yes, a betta attitude, A.R.; listen ta him, lol! I like tha “Super Mario” shit; good shit! “650 on tha fit;” dat much for a hat, or am I confusin’ “fit” wit tha total for all tha clothes? If it’s tha hat, dat’s a lot of cash; I’m glad I only paid $10 for my casino hat… My Rating: 4.6


18. Outro
Endin’ it wit a BluBlack beat? >>> Ooh, sounds real nice!! Iz it gonna be a song? Thumbs up fa havin’ Chilly Chill on tha outro; I should put him in tha host on this CD, since he iz on tha intro and outro! Too bad this couldn’t be a song ‘cause tha beat’s pretty hot, vs. those few beats dat didn’t belong on here! My Rating: N/A


Overall: This iz definitely some real-hot shit!!! I’m glad y’all came through wit it and finally released this!! Even though this CD was filled wit a full plate, I’m actually—literally—hungry, right now, lol! Keep all tha hot music up; neva lose qualities and always do tha damn thang!!! Also, shout out ta Problem Child Entertainment & G-Rated Productions! I’m readin’ tha back cover, right now, also givin’ a shout out ta Disco, too! Hope he’s survivin’ from dat whole mess from Winter/Spring of last year!!


Rankings:

17. “Peepin’” Feat. Ms. 2 Much 3.5
16. “Neva Hit” 3.6
15. “Da Formula’s Next” 4.2
14. “Shake Back” 4.3
13. “Go Off” 4.4
12. “Dumb” 4.4
11. “Kimbo Slice” 4.4
10. “I Want U” 4.4
09. “Paper Baby” 4.4
08. “Doin’ My Thang” 4.5
07. “Can’t Fuck Wit Me” 4.6
06. “Intro” 4.6
05. “All Da Time” 4.6
04. “Dip” 4.6
03. “Top Notch” Feat. Level 4.7
02. “Who Dat Iz” 4.7
01. “Block Nigga” 4.9


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 74.8
Total Songs: / 17
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Average CD Rating: 4.4