Review #982: Don B "Compilation"

Reviewed on 6.08.2011 (Review #982)




Keepin’ it goin’ wit my 5th review for today: Don B “Compilation”; lookin’ forward ta hearin’ this “Compilation” album!! Start Time: 9:28 PM | End Time: 9:58 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. 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 #982) reviewed on 6.08.2011 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

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01. Don B Feat. Top “Intro”
Let’s see what we got goin’ on, here! >>> Tha beat sounds like I’m expectin’ somethin’ excitin’, tight, and gangsta! LOL, some rappin’ goin’ on, here, too! Feelin’ tha rhymes; a lil’ bit of a Max Minelli flow dat sounds tight wit tha rhymes! Ooh, tha both of y’all are rappin’; definite plus!! My Rating: 4.3


02. Trigga “A Lil’ Freestyle”
I wonder who dis iz… >>> Sounds like it could be a voice effect in tha beginning? I guess it iz, lol. Hearin’ Trigga and he sounds good; really freestyin’!! This iz a pretty-good “freestyle;” nice job wit this good beat in tha background… My Rating: 4.2


03. Don B Feat. Top, Che & CoaCoa “Get This Party Started”
Looks like some serious shit… >>> LOL, a yummy-soundin’ female in tha beginning, lol! Tha beat’s nice and fast and sounds good wit tha rappin’; nice jam… Tha hook sounds good wit tha female; nice, sexy singin’! Tha 2nd verse sounds like a Mystikal pace wit tha rhymes; definitely a nice verse wit tha rhymes!! Ooh, Mystikal attitude, too!! Tha 3rd verse iz good, too; I guess it’s tha BPM in tha beat dat helps tha fast rappin’ develop! LOL, thought there would be room for a 4th verse but it’s good ta continuously hear tha hook! My Rating: 4.5


04. Mr. Ivan “N.O. Story”
Ooh, Ivan’s here; let’s hear what he gon spit on this “Compilation”!! >>> Sounds good; rhymes are definitely A+ wit tha content!! Tha flow also sounds like it’s on a good-soundin’ tip; prolly would’ve expected a betta-soundin’ beat but as long as there’s somethin’ behind Ivan, tha rest iz history! Such a real-great “story” about some real-ass shit goin’ on in tha “N.O.;” thumbs up fa deliverin’ this ta us listeners!! My Rating: 4.7


05. Top “Big Mouth”
LOL, he by himself; let’s see how he gon do it… >>> Didn’t expect tha long intro; kinda long but at least there’s somethin’ different goin’ on… I’m hearin’ tha song, now, and tha beat’s tight and so iz tha rappin’! Tha content’s soundin’ good, too; ooh, “comin’ out tha telly wit tha Graveyard Soldjas…;” glad you mentioned one of my favorite groups!! Tha hook sounds catchy; I dunno about those “big mouth” people out there, ya dig? Tha 2nd verse iz continuin’ this hot shit wit a lil’ bit of gangsta lyrics; thumbs up fa dis! My Rating: 4.3


06. G-Quikk Feat. Mickdonovan “Smokin’ ‘Em Like A Good Joint”
I really like dis title and these artists look like they gon do tha damn thang!! >>> Sounds good wit tha beat; lookin’ forward ta hearin’!! Really likin’ this beginning wit tha hook and tha title; gotta luv tha inhalin’ sounds!! Ooh, nice 1st verse wit tha delivery and tight-ass rhymes!! Tha title really says it all when it comes ta other rappers, ya heard me?!? Tha 2nd verse iz gutta, too; nothin’ but dat shit dat you gotta luv!! Ooh, some mo shit comin’ through in tha 2nd verse from someone else (one of tha two of y’all); definitely a tight collaboration, here!! Couldn’t’ve asked for a betta description of tha 504 hood!! Tha outro sounds good, too; all about bein’ alert! My Rating: 4.8


07. Partners-N-Crime/Prime Time “Badd Mutherfuckers”
LOL @ tha spellin’ of tha “muthafuckaz” and tha artist name says, “P-N-C/Primetime;” I originally put Partners-N-Crime but I’ll put tha double name. >>> This sounds good fa PNC; nice beat, good rhymes, and you already know, some shit ta stir up controversy in tha undaground Rap world, lol! My Rating: 4.4


08. Lil’ Slim “Hard Hitta”
Lookin’ forward ta hearin’ Lil’ Slim! >>> Thumbs up fa tha intro; gotta tell ‘em like it iz! Good rhymes; it’s all about how ta come up in a true way! Long or not, Lil’ Slim’s always got shit on lock!! My Rating: 4.2


09. Poppi “Dead Soldjas”
Wonder who dis iz… >>> LOL @ tha sad, fade-in beat intro… This iz a sad-soundin’ song but for some reason, I’m likin’ how tha beat sounds… Tha hook sounds good fa a lady bein’ added to tha vocals; nice combo. Ooh, tha lady breaks down inta extra singin’ toward tha near-end, too; get ‘em, gurl! My Rating: 3.9


½time: Good compilation, here; can’t deny a 4.4, ya heard me?!!!


10. Swamp Click “All In”
You know I’m up for cliques!! >>> Nice intro goin’ on, here… Ooh, tha rappin’ didn’t hesitate and started wit a kick-ass sound, already!! Thumbs up fa dis group doin’ tha damn thang; nothin’ but fiya, shit fa tha streetz, and nothin’ but consistent-ass rhymes!!! My Rating: 4.6


11. Calico Feat. Pinnicle & Shaka “Regardless”
Iz this Calico Calicoe The Champ? Wonder what dis iz… >>> No, doesn’t sound like Calicoe, at first, but it’s soundin’ decent, currently, wit an okay beat… LOL, tha hook came outta nowhere and sounds just as good, only betta… Tha 2nd verse sounds much betta wit this voice and tha gangsta shit goin’ on; keep this descriptive shit comin’!! Ooh, hearin’ Calico rappin’, now, and it’s soundin’ good; guess this iz a different dude, afta all, lol? Nice collaboration, overall, guys! My Rating: 4.2


12. 2XL Feat. Big Merk & Mr. Ivan “Runnin’”
Lookin’ like a mega-collab wit a lil’ ova five minutes on tha length! >>> This iz definitely tha shit; gotta feel tha “runnin’” theme from tha “cops!!” Really luvin’ those gutta vocals near tha end of tha hook!! Glad they repeat a few times, too!! Tha 1st verse’s soundin’ real nice wit this paranoia-type rappin’ wit tha bravery and kick-assness when it comes ta deliverin’ shit about tha hook and this attitude!! Ooh, here’s tha 2nd verse, soundin’ like a New Orleans version of Sam I Am, mixed wit a lil’ bit of Mystikal!!! Nothin’ gets betta than somethin’ like dis!!! Damn, even some rapid-fire rappin’?!? It’s all ova; this iz easily a perfect-rated song!!! I don’t even have ta hear tha rest!!! Tha 3rd verse iz A+, too; sounds like a good, Tupac-soundin’ voice wit some gutta-ass shit fa tha streetz!!! LOL, I thought there would be a 4th verse but it’s a nice ending wit some gangsta-ass shit!! Feelin’ tha gunshots!! My Rating: 5.0


13. Drama Squad “Bring The Drama”
Yes, some Drama Squad in dis bitch!! >>> I’m likin’ tha rain-soundin’ background wit tha creepy voice… Yea, this iz on ‘n’ poppin’; glad y’all bringin’ “tha drama,” bruh, lol! Rhymes are soundin’ good, too; had ta follow-up a great intro, ya dig? All y’all doin’ a nice job, here, comin’ through wit quality-soundin’ rhymes, ya feel me? My Rating: 4.5


14. Dyseptive “Who You Gonna Blame”
I like how this artist name looks; this should be some good shit! >>> Ooh, G-Funk sound outta nowhere, lol, as well as tha hook! Rhymes are soundin’ good, too; glad this dude showin’ luv ta tha 504 Rap scene, too! LOL, long-ass song dat serves its purpose!! My Rating: 4.3


15. All Natural “Come Back My Way”
Let’s see what’s good wit dis one! >>> LOL, fade-in beat intro, again, dat sounds like R&B music? Why iz this R&B shit doin’ here? No less, it’s almost five minutes long! Not really my interest, unfortunately. My Rating: 2.5


16. CoaCoa “Over Lovin’ You”
This dude’s back… >>> Damn, now it sounds like a mix of Lite FM! I dunno if I like this betta than tha previous song… I guess tha Lite FM/Kenny G-soundin’ background music, mixed wit some Urban beats, iz trickin’ me inta likin’ it. However, tha shorter length iz betta than tha previous song’s long length! My Rating: 2.6


17. Me-4-U “7-Thousand Miles”
Hope it’s not anotha R&B song… >>> Yea, this iz worse and tha longest outta ‘em; not much goin’ on here, either… My Rating: 2.2


18. Top “Top Of Top”
LOL, a lil’ sampler; smh, now, it’s a short length? >>> Sounds good fa tha undaground, here! My Rating: 4.3


Overall: Even though it was a lil’ shaky toward tha end, most of this shit was nice; good job wit this “Compilation” disc, B!


Rankings:

18. Me-4-U “7-Thousand Miles” 2.2
17. All Natural “Come Back My Way” 2.5
16. CoaCoa “Over Lovin’ You” 2.6
15. Poppi “Dead Soldjas” 3.9
14. Trigga “A Lil’ Freestyle” 4.2
13. Lil’ Slim “Hard Hitta” 4.2
12. Calico Feat. Pinnicle & Shaka “Regardless” 4.2
11. Top “Top Of Top” 4.3
10. Don B Feat. Top “Intro” 4.3
09. Top “Big Mouth” 4.3
08. Dyseptive “Who You Gonna Blame” 4.3
07. Partners-N-Crime/Prime Time “Badd Mutherfuckers” 4.4
06. Drama Squad “Bring The Drama” 4.5
05. Don B Feat. Top, Che & CoaCoa “Get This Party Started” 4.5
04. Swamp Click “All In” 4.6
03. Mr. Ivan “N.O. Story” 4.7
02. G-Quikk Feat. Mickdonovan “Smokin’ ‘Em Like A Good Joint” 4.8
01. 2XL Feat. Big Merk & Mr. Ivan “Runnin’” 5.0


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 73.5
Total Songs: / 18
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Average CD Rating: 4.1