Review #1,672: Gambino Family "Ghetto Organized"

Reviewed on 3.08.2017 (Review #1,672)

Happy 42^nd day in a row of reviewin’ CDs!! Happy Birthday to my rappin’ granny, too! Now, let’s get into this next review: Gambino Family Ghetto Organized, released in 1998 on No Limit Records & Priority Records! Start Time: 1:44 AM | End Time: 3:04 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 sound like anything too mainstream for me, have auto-tune in your vocals, or talk about nothin’ but money and hoes (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2017 CD Review (Review #1,672) reviewed on 3.08.2017 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

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01. “I’m A Baller” feat. Master P, C-Murder & Mia X

KLC on tha beat! >>> Sounds like a decent beat wit a bounce sound in tha background, here; good hook from P… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from P and it sounds pretty nice, here; good shit… And, we got tha 2^nd verse from y’all, here, soundin’ pretty dope, too… Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 3^rd verse, here, as C hold this shit down to tha fullest! It’s all about tha letters, lol! And, hopin’ onto tha 2^nd ½ of tha 3^rd verse iz Mia X, comin’ through, spittin’ decent shit, here… And, we got tha 4^th verse, here, soundin’ nice from y’all, as y’all continue ta hold it down… My Rating: 4.2

02. “Childhood Years” feat. C-Murder & Porsha

Craig B on tha beat! >>> A laidback track, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it ain’t too bad, so far… And, we got tha 2^nd verse and it’s all about gettin’ through those “childhood years,” here… Tha hook sounds pretty nice wit both C & Porsha on it, soundin’ dope… Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ like a lil’ bit of a West Coast-kinda Louisiana-mixed sound, here… My Rating: 3.8

03. “Make’m Bleed” feat. Silkk, Fiend & Mr. Serv-On
KLC on tha beat, here… >>> Sounds like an okay beat, but nothin’ too much goin’ on, yet? Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it ain’t too bad, here… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s pretty dope about these “enemies” that have to “bleed!” Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2^nd verse and it sounds nice, No Limit style! Gotta luv tha energy and err-thang bein’ put into tha track! Tha 2^nd ½ of tha 2^nd verse came kinda random and sounds like it has a random, fast flow… And, tha 3^rd verse’s soundin’ pretty nice, too, as y’all keep it movin’… Almost sounded like a really-short verse, but then, a 2^nd ½ of tha 3^rd verse appeared and it has more aggression in it, so that’s wassup… My Rating: 4.3

04. “Desperado”

Craig B on tha track! >>> Decent beat, here…; hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s decent, too… Hearin’ tha hook, this time, and it sounds good, in a different way… Like, this sounds pretty good, but it’s nothin’ special, at tha same time… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s pretty energetic, here; good shit… My Rating: 3.7

05. “Drama In My City” feat. KLC & Ghetto Commission

Carlos Stephens on tha track! >>> A dry, but street-soundin’ beat, here… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s pretty nice wit what y’all comin’ through with… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it sounds nice, even tho this beat can be better… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and y’all keepin’ it movin’, here… Nice collaboration, as y’all continue ta share tha verses… My Rating: 4.1

06. “Trapped In A Storm” feat. Mia X & C-Murder

Craig B beat! >>> A lil’ betta beat, even tho a lil’ slower, this time… Mia on tha 1^st verse, here, soundin’ nice… Hearin’ tha hook and it sounds nice, especially how it starts with tha title part, here… It’s always a pure banga when y’all got C on tha track! Great job with tha 2^nd verse, here, doin’ tha damn thang… And, we got tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ nice ta hear… Once again, tha collaboration’s pretty nice, here… My Rating: 4.0

07. “Only Gs Ride” feat. Mystikal & Mo B. Dick

Anotha KLC one! >>> Decent beat, once again… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it sounds good, in a way; can sound a lil’ betta, but still nice… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s pretty nice… It’s like, fuck tha “hoes;” all about tha “Gs!” Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ nice, too… And, we got tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ good, here… And, where’s Mystikal at? Oh, WHERE ELSE?!? 3:26!!! Duh!!!!! What other spot would he be at?! That number!!! Anyway, here he iz on tha 4^th verse, soundin’ hyper but a lil’ less hype than I thought he’d be! Still, definitely dope! My Rating: 3.9

08. “Clean Sweep”

Mo B. Dick beat… >>> More upbeat fa this Mo B. production… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and y’all comin’ through wit dat soulja shit, here; good shit… And, we got tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ pretty good, too; gotta feel tha rhymes… Keepin’ it movin’ with tha 3^rd verse, too, spittin’ dem rhymes… My Rating: 4.0

09. “Ghetto Wayz” feat. Porsha

Mo B. Dick beat, again… >>> This sounds like a nice lil’ chill track; can’t deny it… Tha verses sound pretty nice, here, as there’s plenty to offer… Ehh, not too bad, overall… My Rating: 3.7

½time: A 4.0-rated CD, so far; can’t complain…

10. “So Much Drama” feat. Magic, 2-4-1 & O’Dell

O’Dell on tha track, too! >>> Sounds a lil’ smoother? I’m still diggin’ it, tho… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s nice; can’t complain… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s good wit what y’all comin’ through with… And, a 2^nd ½ of tha 1^st verse, comin’ through wit some good shit… Here comes tha 2^nd verse, soundin’ pretty nice, too, as y’all spit it from tha hood’s roots… Tha 2^nd ½ of tha 2^nd verse’s pretty nice, too, as y’all keepin’ it goin’… Here’s tha 3^rd verse, keepin’ it movin’ fa dem rydahz; nice… My Rating: 3.5

11. “Studio B” feat. Snoop Dogg & Mo B. Dick

Mo B. Dick did tha beat, too… >>> Really dry production, here; nothin’ poppin’ wit it… Hearin’ tha hook and it decent… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it sounds a lil’ quiet, here; I’ono about this one… And, we got tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ decent, too… I’ono, but I’m not too crazy about this quiet vibe… I mean, don’t get me wrong, I fucks wit some laidback shit, but this shit sound too quiet fa me… Now, we got Snoop on tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ decent, too… My Rating: 3.1

12. “Young Gunz”

Mo B. Dick on tha beat… >>> Sounds a lil’ more upbeat, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and between tha gangsta shit and energy, y’all got this track on lock… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s pretty dope! It’s almost like if Mystikal had anotha breed: Y’all and this song, lol… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and y’all keepin’ it movin’ wit tha consistent shit, once again… And, we got tha 3^rd verse, comin’ through wit some nice shit, as well… My Rating: 4.1

13. “Losing My Faith”

Carlos Stephens on tha beat… >>> Sounds good/decent, here, on tha hook and beat… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty nice, fa a real-life track… It ain’t too preach-y or anything; it flows nicely… And, here’s tha 2^nd verse…; it straight… Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse and it’s aight, too; not bad track, overall… My Rating: 3.6

14. “Memories”

Carlos Stephens on tha track… >>> Sounds like it gon be an iffy song fa me… I’ono if I fuck wit this singin’ on tha hook… Like, it’s good, but it’s not my cup of tea… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and I’m feelin’ tha rhymes, as they speak tha truth… And, we got tha 2^nd verse and it sounds kinda quiet, here… And, we got tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ quiet but it ain’t too bad, I guess? I mean, if these tracks are gonna be quiet and not really for me, don’t be over four minutes long! A 4^th verse, here, soundin’ decent, once again… My Rating: 3.3

15. “2 All My Thug N…” feat. Big Ed, Full Blooded, P’heno, Mac & Gotti

Craig B on da “B”eat, lol… >>> Beat sounds a lil’ more alternative wit these instruments? Hearin’ tha hook and it’s pretty hype, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s soundin’ good; gotta feel tha energy… Now, keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ pretty nice/straight, as well… And, we got tha 3^rd verse, here, deliverin’ some catchy rhymes… My Rating: 3.9

16. “Don’t Cry” feat. Fiend, Gotti, Q.B., Magic & C-Murder

KLC on tha track! >>> More hyped-up, here, between tha hook and beat; nice… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty good wit tha aggression; good shit! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ dope, too… Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse, now, and it’s pretty dope wit this gangsta shit; gotta dig it! And, tha 4^th verse’s here, soundin’ pretty dope wit how C brings it… Consistent, aggressive, “G” & pure! My Rating: 4.2

17. “Mafiosos”

Carlos Stephens track… >>> A decent hook and beat, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s straight… Kinda diggin’ tha taste of aggression in this, here… And, tha 2^nd verse’s soundin’ pretty nice, too; gotta keep it movin’… Now, we got tha 3^rd verse, comin’ through a lil’ deeper, here… My Rating: 3.8

18. “U Neva Know”

Craig B on tha track, fa one more track… >>> Sounds dope wit this hook and beat about these “enemies;” good shit! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it sounds jammin’ wit how y’all bringin’ it, here… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s pretty nice wit tha consistently-delivered shit, here! Tha 2^nd voice on tha 2^nd verse’s pretty nice, too; good shit! And, tha 3^rd verse’s pretty nice, too; good shit… My Rating: 4.1

Overall: Most of this was on a decent level, even tho tha ratings turned out to be slightly better… Overall, nice job wit this CD, y’all…

Rankings:

18.       “Studio B” feat. Snoop Dogg & Mo B. Dick 3.1

17.       “Memories” 3.3

16.       “So Much Drama” feat. Magic, 2-4-1 & O’Dell 3.5

15.       “Losing My Faith” 3.6

14.       “Ghetto Wayz” feat. Porsha 3.7

13.       “Desperado” 3.7

12.       “Mafiosos” 3.8

11.        “Childhood Years” feat. C-Murder & Porsha 3.8

10.       “2 All My Thug N…” feat. Big Ed, Full Blooded, P’heno, Mac & Gotti 3.9

09.       “Only Gs Ride” feat. Mystikal & Mo B. Dick 3.9

08.       “Clean Sweep” 4.0

07.       “Trapped In A Storm” feat. Mia X & C-Murder 4.0

06.       “U Neva Know” 4.1

05.       “Young Gunz” 4.1

04.       “Drama In My City” feat. KLC & Ghetto Commission 4.1

03.   “Don’t Cry” feat. Fiend, Gotti, Q.B., Magic & C-Murder 4.2

02.   “I’m A Baller” feat. Master P, C-Murder & Mia X 4.2

01.   “Make’m Bleed” feat. Silkk, Fiend & Mr. Serv-On 4.3

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      69.3

Total Songs:                      / 18

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Average CD Rating: 3.9