Sunday, September 30, 2012

Review #1,207: Bic Jack "I'on Play 2.5 (The Mixtape)"

Reviewed on 9.30.2012 (Review #1,207)



Comin’ up next iz a Dawgmadik Records presentation: Bic Jack, anotha one from ‘someone’s’ label that seemed to have stayed in my life longer (‘cause I keep it all tha way official, 100% of tha time)! Here’s his revamped CD called I’on Play 2.5 (The Mixtape)! Funny how on DatPiff, you uploaded this mixtape a year to tha day (April 14 style) from tha 2nd I’on Play; was that planned, lol? If so, that’s an official attribute! Start Time: 10:41 AM | End Time: 11:06 AM


Disclaimer: 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. If you use tha word “swag” frequently, have auto-tune in your vocals, or talk about nothin’ but money and hoes 100,000x (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2012 CD Review (Review #1,207) reviewed on 9.30.2012 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.



01. “I’on Play”
>>> Feelin’ tha “I’on play” thang goin’ on, here; it’s like tha “I’on” anthem, lol! Rhymes are definitely catchy, here; you really keep thangz official to tha fullest! I’ve always liked your voice a lot on tha hooks of your tracks; you got character in yourself! My Rating: 4.4


02. “In My Mix”
>>> Sounds like a good beat ta rap on; hope this iz good… Oh wow, lovin’ tha character in your X-rated rhymes!! Real nice job wit this track, includin’ tha beat choice! I like tha “you cool” shit on tha hook; tell them haterz off! Huh? What happened to tha 2nd verse? At 1:42, it just skipped to tha next hook… Even though fucked up for a “mix” (lol), this joint’s definitely hot! My Rating: 4.3


03. “Ask About Me” Feat. Louisiana Ca$h
I remember you tellin’ me you’re cool wit Louisiana Ca$h; let’s hear this collaboration! >>> Sounds like a gutta BR-type song wit tha hook and possibly, original production; really stabbin’ caution inta tha listeners/haterz on tha 2nd ½ of tha hook! Definitely nice job wit tha rhymes and what you’re spittin’, here, on tha 1st verse!! Hearin’ Ca$h on tha 2nd verse, and he’s got a future for tha haterz wit this “found in a ditch” shit; definitely some catchy shit, includin’ how he random will “stick dick up in [their] girl!” My Rating: 4.5


04. “Respect Me”
>>> I’on know why I thought that was T.I. in tha beginning wit dat voice, lol; you and your catchy voice! Ooh, smoothin’ tha hook a lil’ bit out wit a sing-rap style; I’m actually feelin’ this! “Label only gave me one stack to drop beats and do hooks;” this liine reminded me of somethin’, whether it has ta do wit it or not. Either way, doesn’t it feel shitty to get ditched, randomly? I’m guilty of this! :( Sometimes, freebies can be a curse! But, good job wit tha verses and how you’re comin’ through fa those that should “respect [you]!” My Rating: 4.1


05. “When I Want Some”
>>> Sounds a lil’ quieter here…; can I picture tha dark? Oh, sex wit tha dark! Not much goin’ on wit tha hook? Guess it’s a quieter sex song? Or, was that just an intermission? Not too bad, overall… My Rating: 3.7


06. “I’on Owe A Nigga Shit”
Love tha title! >>> Jammin’ start; “I must be smellin’ myself!” LOL, Jack and your style! Feelin’ tha attitude on tha hook; gutta “shit” wit a gutta mouth! “All you gon want fa Christmas iz fo’ front teeth;” whoa! Glad you got some sort of an attitude goin’ on here, when it comes ta wantin’ ta punch a dude out! My Rating: 4.3


07. “It’s Safe To Say” Feat. D Dub
D Dub not on tha feature, but on tha DatPiff information, so I’ll know to put him in tha feature! >>> Sounds a lil’ smooth; not too bad, overall… I like how you’re descriptive wit your “sex” rhymes… Hook doesn’t sound too bad for a singer bein’ on it. However, shouldn’t this be, like, tha final song on tha mixtape? Almost a lil’ long, too, for a mixtape. My Rating: 3.6


08. “Ain’t Gott’em All”
>>> Sounds like a catchy song; nothin’ too much ta say about tha rhymes you spittin’, here; tha hook’s a good, catchy hook, though. My Rating: 3.9


½time: Nice job, Jack; keep up tha great work, Dawgmadik style! 4.1 for tha CD rating, currently!



09. “Streets Keep Holdin’ Me Back” Feat. Deville
Deville on tha feature (not listed on back cover)… >>> Sounds like an interestin’ mix between singin’ and some street content. Glad to have a vacationin’-Jack doin’ tha damn thang wit enjoyin’ himself; thumbs up ta you, Jack!  My Rating: 3.8
EDIT: This was 8 seconds ‘til I resaved it; now, tha length iz back to normal.


10. “Thuggin’”
>>> I can’t agree wit people chargin’ “for a feature;” features should be based off of mutual friendships, not money! Nobody should rap for tha money! Anyway, likin’ this “thuggin’” hook; keep this shit up wit your character and attitude! My Rating: 4.2


11. “Goin’ All Out” Feat. Dirty Harry
Interestin’ collaboration… >>> Interestin’ singin’ on tha hook; sounds like this gon be an anthem for tha streetz, where you at! Sounds like you’re ready ta invite a “bitch” ova and get it on, lol! As far as Dirty Harry, I’m likin’ his “attitude” and how it’s on some I’on Play-type shit! My Rating: 4.2


12. “Thinkin’ It’s A Joke”
>>> Stuck in some good “pussy”? Sounds like an interestin’ trap, like a bee hive, lol! Not bad wit all these rhymes, overall; glad you’re not “a joke!” My Rating: 3.9


13. “You Da 1 For Me”
>>> Ehh, a lil’ poppy for me wit tha rhymes, even though you’re tryin’ ta pursue an R&B vibe, here… My Rating: 3.3


14. “Another Way Out” Feat. J.R.
>>> Nice beat start; I guess J.R. bein’ on tha feature helps tha anticipation out, here? Tha hook sounds good, but no need to have a “way out” ‘cause tha “dope game” seems to be why your rhymes are good… Either way, nice job wit your two verses and J.R. makes a nice appearance here, too! Thumbs up fa his history in tha streetz ta come through fa this track! We’re all like tha ones that got left out, if you know what I mean! :( But, it seems to be betta to be left out than have someone control you! My Rating: 4.2


15. “Gangsta & Pimp’d Out”
>>> Nice “gangsta & pimp’d out” vibe, here! Beat’s nice and slower, as well as you showin’ off what you “be ‘bout!” You and your “gangsta” rhymes; gotta luv it! Maybe, we’ll see some action on a video real soon? My Rating: 4.1


16. “My Own Thang”
>>> Why did tha beginning sound cut off? Iz this one of those songs that got screwed up again? I remember havin’ to re-save tha song in an audio-editing program for it to add in my iTunes; weird… But, this ain’t too bad for a joint, overall; good for an ending, wit a lil’ bit of a lost, hypnotic feel to it? Glad you ‘bout your “own thang!” My Rating: 4.0


Overall: I like how you didn’t put any songs from tha I’on Play 2 on here; it’s all about lettin’ those faggy times of ’11 go, and I’m glad you agree wit me! Keep grindin’, my boy!


Rankings:


16.       “You Da 1 For Me” 3.3
15.       “It’s Safe To Say” Feat. D Dub 3.6
14.       “When I Want Some” 3.7
13.       “Streets Keep Holdin’ Me Back” Feat. Deville 3.8
12.       “Ain’t Gott’em All” 3.9
11.        “Thinkin’ It’s A Joke” 3.9
10.       “My Own Thang” 4.0
09.       “Respect Me” 4.1
08.       “Gangsta & Pimp’d Out” 4.1
07.       “Another Way Out” Feat. J.R. 4.2
06.       “Goin’ All Out” Feat. Dirty Harry 4.2
05.       “Thuggin’” 4.2
04.       “In My Mix” 4.3
03.    “I’on Owe A Nigga Shit” 4.3
02.    “I’on Play” 4.4
01.    “Ask About Me” Feat. Louisiana Ca$h 4.5


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      64.5
Total Songs:                      / 16
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Average CD Rating:       4.0



Definitely a nice top 3; I think all 3 of tha top 3 deserve to be tied for #1!

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