Review #112: Baby L's "Menace To Society"

Reviewed on 8.20.2008 (Review No. 112)


Watz good it's FrankieThaLuckyDog again. I just woke up about 19 minutes ago and it's now 12:26 PM, 12 hours and 4 minutes after I did my last review, for tha Blood Money Boyz. Now, I'm on Long Island, NY right now, preparing to FINALLY celebrate my graduation/birthday party (which should've happened 2 months ago but I couldn't get onto tha island fast enough) so why am I doin' this review? Well, first off, I'm doin' it early (as I did tha last one real late/real early w/e you wanna call it) and 2nd, it's my dawg Baby L's 17th birthday today so I had to surprise him wit these reviews! Now tha last review had a shocking moment: DJ Scotty K Feat. Knockhopper "Goodnight Tonight" came on Music Choice Dance (right when I started tha review; it's like tha same feeling if I was to hear like Dee-1 on Music Choice Rap). However, at one point I got pissed off in tha game I was playin' and attacked tha jacked beats. Nearly tha whole mixtape was jacked beats (prolly 'cause it was a buzz mixtape of what to expect from tha Blood Money Boyz). Hopefully one day I hear them on original beats. I think this mixtape gon have tha opposite: there won't be a shocking moment but all tha beats will be original (hopefully like "Pop It Off") so I'm not gonna talk anymore and just get into it: Here's my review for Baby L's "Menace To Society" a.k.a., tha 2nd of 2 birthday present surprises for you!! Start Time: 12:35 PM | Video Game Playing: Blast Corps (for Nintendo 64) (on my computer)


01. Intro
Maybe this'll be a better intro… I can only picture what's about to happen! >>> Okay was that you? Didn't sound like it but wit what was said (about tha dad), I can see where you comin' from. That sounded like an old beat but it worked real good wit tha intro. I like it. My Rating: N/A
EDIT: Correction: This was just taken from a song (as I heard in tha 2nd INTERLUDE) but it fit good.


02. "This How L's Rock"
Now I'll know what you sound like fa'sho (since I only mainly know you off of "Pop It Off"). Hopefully my anticipation can stay alive… C'mon, no played out beat or original beat!! >>> Okay I'm glad to finally hear you exactly and it's tha "Playas Rock" beat so I'mma give it a thumb up. It sounds great so far and tha lyrics for you, a "former 16 year old", are in tha life of a youngin' on tha streets. I'm glad you are smart wit tha way you hustle. And don't take this wrong, but when people say "you die faster from smokin' weed, doin' drugs, drinkin', blah, blah, blah…," I don't think you die faster. I think you advance your life faster. That's why someone like you sounds like someone who has experienced shit. But fa'real, I love hearin' about this shit in songs so that's why I enjoy listenin' to it! Anything that I can't/choose not to do, I love hearin' it in songs! My Rating: 4.2


03. Interlube
I think you got an error and I'm gonna fix it. You have it as "Interlube" and that should be a d. But lemme hear what you got to say! >>> At tha 1st few seconds, I was worried if it wasn't you but I heard you on this and good shit! Glad you spoke on tha mixtape somewhere! You remind me (not tha way you sound but tha way you do this rap shit) of this underground rapper from Orange City, Texas that I talk to. His name iz P.Willz (a.k.a. Youngest-N-Charge) and he iz about 1-2 years younger than you. Anyway, I'm gonna prolly start to love hearin' you rappin' 'cause you take this shit seriously. And I like tha quality on tha mic! It feels like it's nice, loud and has an underground rap style! Oh yeah and even though it was an INTERLUDE, that beat in tha background I couldn't tell what it was but I liked that "Stuntin' Like My Daddy" sample (which I've heard a bunch of times but I love). My Rating: N/A


04. "I'm Raw"
What beat could this be? "I'm Me"? >>> Incorrect (as always) but it's "That's Right". I'm feelin' your "raw" lyrics (like wit tha "on tha scene wit a strap…" part) and tha way you deliver 'em! Oh and I luved your "ya dig!!" part at tha end of tha 2nd hook. I'm glad you keep tha lyrics to a song to tha subject and not switch to shit about bitches (e.g., "I keep an AK, shoot this dude while I got a bad bitch watchin' me, wantin' to sex me, fool"). My Rating: 4.3


05. "Tell Tha Rap Game"
Okay good thing you switch tha titles to where I can't really guess what beat each song iz. I guess I'll have to be surprised… >>> Tha beat iz comin' in hard and I almost didn't know tha beat, but rapper Famous Stranger (from New Orleans) used tha same beat and sample (no less called tha track tha name of tha sample). I'm gonna be lookin' forward… Let's see who's version iz better! Oh I see you was by tha pots at Age 13. Cool. Your shit was cool but I think I like Famous Stranger's version better. Good hook though! My Rating: 4.0


06. "I Kno Why"
I wonder what it could be about/what beat… >>> Okay same title beat (should've known). It's tha usual, "tha hood luv you" ( ), "tha cops hate you" (fuck 'em)! Great 1st verse and yeah, you don't lie: you do wear a black bandana (as shown in your pic). I'm glad you on tha block "24-7" (as you said). Keep doin' yo thang and don't become like VL Mike and die 'cause I got a lot of luv for you and I wouldn't want anything to physically hurt you. My Rating: 4.3


07. "Streets On Fire"
Yeah tha title gave it away but see, not only are you smart wit your hustle, but when it comes to jacked beats, you're smart wit them too! You could've picked tha played out "Superstar" song/beat but no, you chose "Streets On Fire", a song NY's Hot 97 played in their mixshow starting January 2008 (which I really liked). I'm really lookin' forward to see what you did to it!! >>> Oh yeah almost forgot about that TIGHT sample in tha beat (as nobody really knows). Tha beat samples tha Ambient song Rob Dougan "Clubbed To Death". That's why I really liked it in tha 1st place!! Even though it originally had a long intro, it feels a lot longer here. Good thing you "stay strapped" and all that fast rappin' iz tight! Really feelin' tha fast rappin'! Glad you "smokin' dat purple" as you said (no wonder why your rappin' iz great). Tha fast rappin' made me not think of tha intro bein' too long! My Rating: 4.5


08. "Burn This City"
I might know what I could expect, but lemme get a refresh… >>> Okay maybe it's somebody else's beat but I don't know it so I'll treat it as somethin' new! Lookin' forward!! Baby L's doin' tha fuckin' thang!! You're DEFINITELY raw if you "make someone's family shed a mutha fuckin' tear!!" Oh yeah, what happened to ur boy B.P.? Okay, great song. My Rating: 4.2


09. "It'z Me"
Now (as I heard tha 1st "milli"second of tha beat) it's tha "I'm Me" beat. Lemme hear "you" spit on it! >>> I'm glad you said tha "Blood Money Records, where dreams come true." Oh tha mic has an effect in it or somethin' on this joint so I give it props. I'm likin' tha start of this and tha "money iz tha mission" part. I like tha hook, even though there's too many "not chu" parts (where's tha "fuck you" part where Weezy would say it?). My Rating: 4.0


10. Interlude No. 2
What's wit tha Interlube again? Correct me if that's what it's supposed to be 'cause it looks wrong (that's why I fixed it). But yeah, I'm DEFINITELY lookin' forward to hearin' anotha INTERLUDE from you again!! >>> Oh it's different from talkin' (it's more like tha follow-up to tha intro). I'll correct what I said about tha intro where I thought it was you and shit. I'm glad you used these (which this iz different from what someone else would do) 'cause these define you, your situation and tha theme of this mixtape. Good shit for an INTERLUDE!! My Rating: N/A


½time: It's a great mixtape so far (especially for jacked beats). You picked tha right beats (a lot better than tha Blood Money Boyz mixtape). You sound real good rappin' and your topics (for a "former 16 year old") iz tha shit I luv to hear! Curious question: I know you hustlin' hard, so… where's tha money for beats? Just wondering 'cause that's what a lot of people wanna hustle for.


11. "Warning Shots"
I think you made an error in tha title (as you had forgotten tha "r" as it says "Waning Shots"). But it's time to get our Biggie on and mix it wit sum L's and see what happens! >>> Forget what I said about Biggie ('cause I thought it had to do wit his "Warning" song). I like those shots in tha beginning. I almost thought I knew tha beat but I don't. It's real nice!! Long intro but I'm glad you're fuckin' spittin' finally!! Yeah who cares "about those otha drug dealers" when there's you (as you said). I agree 'cause you're tha smart one! My Rating: 4.4


12. "Where Ya Hood At"
What beat could this be…? >>> Oh tha "I Work Hard" beat and yeah, you do "work hard" when it comes to ya hustle. I was busy playin' tha video game so I didn't say much but pretty good on this. Keepin' ur rhymes up! My Rating: 3.8


13. "Smokin' On Da L"
You spelled "smokin'" wrong (not "smokein"). But whether or not it's a jacked beat or not, I'll have anticipation for this 'cause of what you're smokin' on (luv tha "smokin'" songs)! What beat could it be? Can't think… "Duffle Bag Boy"? >>> I don't know it so that's a plus already! Sounds a lil' like Famous Stranger! Good shit! I like tha "my flow on point, you otha niggas need surgery" line! So you bloodin' (as you said)? Wow this song iz tha shit!! Best song on here!! I really like tha 2nd verse about you and ya boy Fred where you would smoke during your break by tha supermarket! LOVIN' tha hook a WHOLE lot!!! My Rating: 4.9


14. "It'z L's Time"
Time for me to teach you: I see you put tha ' after tha "L" (which iz correct in your name), but it should also go after tha "it" 'cause it's/it'z = it is/it iz (e.g., Baby L's has an L and it's/it'z burnin' right now) while its/itz = its/itz (to represent somethin' of somethin') (e.g., Baby L's has fresh kush and its/itz condition iz brand new). You did this also for "It'z Me". Anyway, it's DEFINITELY your time to shine right now! Lemme hear! >>> Ooh tha beat iz bumpin' a lot and I don't know it again! Yeah "it'z L's time" right now!! Tha shit was good and I like how all this shit iz about you trappin' and doin' yo thang out there in tha streets! My Rating: 4.2


15. "Pop It Off"
Here's tha song right chea!! You got that Curren$y soundin' in your voice and I can't wait to give this another review!! >>> That beat (sounds original) iz tight and this iz tha truth! Once again, I like how you said "dawg" twice in tha 1st verse (as I really like when rappers say that in their songs). Great song and great hook again! My Current Rating: 4.7


16. "Supa Fly"
Wonder what could tha beat be…? 334 MO.B.B./Rich Boy "Supa Fly" beat? Test Drive "Supa Fine" beat? What will it be? I have faith in tha No. 16 song so here we go! >>> Yup tha 334 MO.B.B./Rich Boy beat. I didn't think you would know them but good job. Let's hear what you got to say! Pretty good shit… nothin' really to say. My Rating: 3.7


17. "Soon You'll Understand"
Forgot tha " ' " in "you'll" but it's all good. Like tha title says, "soon you'll understand" about that apostrophe. LOL! >>> Whoeva had tha original beat to this used tha same sample as what The Alchemist used for "Hold You Down" in 2004. Hey great motivation message! You said "be tha best at what you do," so I say tha same thing to you as I'm gonna keep directin'/editin' videos and doin' reviews! Too bad you gotta work 2 jobs, especially since that CUNT Katrina had to hit Louisiana! I like your high voice at tha end. My Rating: 4.3


18. "Some Way Some How"
Prolly tha sequel to tha previous joint. Let's see… >>> I don't know tha beat but most of these are prolly jacked so this iz prolly another one, but lemme hear what you got to say… Yeah this feels like tha sequel to "Soon You'll Understand" 'cause of tha motivation message of goin' to tha top and for tha beat soundin' like somethin' from tha East Coast. My Rating: 3.7


19. Lan Gezzy "Dedication To Lan Gezzy (R.I.P.)"
Forgot tha 2nd "d" in "Dedication" (as you put "DEICATION"). I guess it's important to hear this one since it's all in CAPS. Let's hear this… Hope it ain't too sad… >>> I'm glad you spoke in tha beginning! I guess this iz a joint by him. He sounds decent so far but I think you're a lot better. It's catchy and prolly tha most mainstream soundin' song on this mixtape. Glad you put him on here but this iz just decent for me. My Rating: 3.6


20. Outro
Iz it gonna be that intro/interlude song again? I think it iz! >>> Yup that song again, lol! I liked tha other ones better but this was still good. My Rating: N/A


Overall: End Time: 2:28 PM. Okay VERY good mixtape from you (especially wit jacked beats). Good shit and I DEFINITELY enjoy listenin' to you! Keep doin' yo thang and I HOPE your birthday iz/has been REAL GOOD!! I'm gonna go get ready for my graduation/birthday party celebration finally. Keep doin' yo thang my dawg! You know I'll be hittin' u up on tha text.


Rankings (according to my ratings):

16. Lan Gezzy "Dedication To Lan Gezzy (R.I.P.)" 3.6
15. "Supa Fly" 3.7
14. "Some Way Some How" 3.7
13. "Where Ya Hood At" 3.8
12. "It'z Me" 4.0
11. "Tell Tha Rap Game" 4.0
10. "Burn This City" 4.2
09. "This How L's Rock" 4.2
08. "It'z L's Time" 4.2
07. "Soon You'll Understand" 4.3
06. "I'm Raw" 4.3
05. "I Kno Why" 4.3
04. "Warning Shots" 4.4
03. "Streets On Fire" 4.5
02. "Pop It Off" 4.7
01. "Smokin' On Da L" 4.9