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 or have auto-tune in your vocals, I’m not buyin’ it!
© 2008 CD Review (Review #115)
reviewed on 9.15.2008 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.
01.
"Should've Been Blowed"
Tha title seems real interesting so I finna peep it out now wit anticipation! >>> Tha beginning sounds good and you sound great rappin'. This iz only a start to what's gonna be real good! I LOVE your attitude on this shit! You're DEFINITELY usin' your heart to rap to this shit. That's tha way to do it. Good intro track. My Rating: 4.3
02. "Get In The Way" Feat. Lil' Boosie
First heard it on Jimmy The DJ's "Gangsta Gumbo Vol. 2" a few months back. However, right before I heard it, I promoted tha mixtape on a bunch of Myspaces. You just so happened to write me a message on June 10th sayin' "how can I get on that mixtape?" I thought that was REAL cool. I did give you tha info and look, this joint made that mixtape. Keep in touch wit Jimmy The DJ @ jimmythedj@gmail.com and http://www.myspace.com/gauntletrecords. I think this iz tha only joint I know off of this mixtape so this brings more anticipation to me 'cause I'm gonna hear a lot of new shit from you. It's growin' on me and it's tight 'cause Jimmy The DJ put tha TIGHT SHIT on his mixtape!! That's why this joint made it!! I thought tha Jamaican part (along wit tha 3rd verse) was a lil' odd at first but it sounds good. I like it better in tha hook though. Tha "might as well sag my pants everywhere I go. Ya know, I'mma show my ass everywhere I go" line I like a whole lot (tha "saggin'" part iz cool). I wound up usin' some of it for one of my captions on one of my new Myspace pics. I'm glad you've been on a lot of mixtapes here and there 'cause you add that HOT spice to features, songs, mixtape appearances, etc. Back on Big Jay's "Pyrex Radio Vol. 4: From Crumbs 2 Brickz" mixtape, when I reviewed it back in February 2008, I ranked "Game In Stiches" my favorite song off that mixtape so big upz to you on that. My Current Rating: 4.5
03. "Girlfriend"
Curious to hear it. Let's see… >>> Decent start so far but enjoyin' your rappin'. Tha beat iz okay but it could've been a lil' better, along wit tha hook. Ain't your "girlfriend" "a person" already? Verses were good. I would've rated this lower but because you sound real good rappin', tha rating won't be that bad 'cause you make tracks sound real good no matter what. My Rating: 3.5
04. "Streets Of BR"
I thought I saw tha title before but not exactly. Max Minelli had a "B.R. The Movie" song. This should be good 'cause it's for tha "streets", on tha "streets" so high anticipation for me!!! >>> Up, it went right into it fast (without an intro). It's on tha "real" tip for tha "streets" and I'm feelin' it. Wow tha beat got better after tha hook ended! Feelin' that beat!!! I'm feelin' tha 2nd verse a lot wit all tha shit goin' on. Real nice 2nd verse! Good 3rd verse too (didn't expect a 3rd verse for a second). That hook iz tha shit, especially since I'm understandin' Baton Rouge a lil' more and more! My Rating: 4.3
05. "Untitled"
I don't know if this really has no title but that's what it says on tha "unofficial tracklist" I have. Because I'm clueless, I'll have anticipation! >>> Almost has tha same intro as No. 3, but only it sounded like it was backwerdz (tha beat). It's startin' to kick in wit some sample and it's gettin' louder. It has a Justice L.E.A.G.U.E. beat and it sounds pretty good. Tha rhymes are great in tha 1st verse!! Actually, I think this iz just a freestyle. Tha rhymes are crazy though! You're very consistant on this! My dawg Kevin Gates spittin' consistant lava like a dragon. My Rating: 4.1
06. "They Way I Am"
Gotta appreciate and respect tha title 'cause it's good to tell tha world who you are. I did wit my debut single "Who I Am" last year. Now let's hear it from your perspective! >>> Ooh good start! Really feelin' how these beats keep growin' and growin' as tha track progresses. Great 1st verse. A Jamaican dude on tha hook. I guess you're really feelin' tha Jamaican style. I like that "attributes of a scholar" line on tha 2nd verse! Tha "make her piss on herself" line was not just "nasty" but funny, lol. That sux that you're "stuck behind a dumpster, broke wit an open mouth." I know now you're not broke. I know you get your $ game up. This review gon get you some money, ya heard me! My Rating: 4.0
07. "A Better Way" Feat. Max Minelli
Ooh a Max Minelli collabo. I predict it gon be a real lyrical joint but let's see… >>> OOH a bangin' beat intro!! Reminds me of somethin' but real tight! Even has some ol'skool feel to it a lil'. Feelin' tha 1st verse. That hook (from whoeva that dude iz on it) sounds not bad. I like tha subject to it. I like when Max said somethin' about "disecting." That was tight. Yes you're on tha 3rd verse!! Everything about this song iz great so great job on tha whole thang! My Rating: 4.4
08. "Take A Ride" Feat. Malachi
Hope this iz a good joint. Let's hear it! >>> Not feelin' tha T-Pain "Buy U A Drank" snappin' beat in tha beginning. Not really into tha hook. Kevin, you better boost tha rating somehow!! I hear you on tha 1st verse… Okay good 1st verse. Beginning of 2nd verse sounds good so far. It was better than tha 1st one. Up, only 2 verses. For those that'll like this song: it sounds like a Summer song 'cause of tha vibe in tha beat. My Rating: 2.5
09. "I'mma G"
Now maybe this'll be more of somethin' I'll go for! >>> There goes that "Emotionless" beat so curiousness increases for me… Glad to hear you rappin' from tha heart again wit an attitude! You got locked up? I feel REAL bad. I hope it wasn't THAT bad! I'm glad you're out though, makin' this HOT music! You made a HOT hook outta this instrumental! I think people know how to make this beat sound good for their "own version" of "Emotionless". I really like those "reconsideration / give an illustration" and "lawyers get it reconsiderated" parts. Good shit, especially since it was only 2 verses and only 2 minutes, 44 seconds long! My Rating: 4.3
10. "Gotta Have Cash" Feat. Lil' Phat
Ooh some "jiggin' spice" was added to this plate right here (Plate No. 10 a.k.a. Track No. 10, lol). This looks like it gon be a club banger… High anticipation… *Wonders what'll happen!* >>> Very, very quiet intro… It took like 12 seconds for somethin' to happen (tha phone call). I liked tha phone call. Now tha joint iz kickin' in and sounds good. Feelin' tha 1st verse, tha good hook and Lil' Phat's verse sounds real nice. It's that unexpected voice that keeps doin' tha damn thang no matter what it sounds like! Great song. My Rating: 4.3
11. "Keep A Heater"
I was gonna take a break now ('cause I have to eat my dinner, 8 pierogies but since ½time iz after this song, I'mma listen to it. Since you like to "keep a heater", I have anticipation (due to tha title/subject). Lemme hear it so I can have a nice dinner!! >>> Great voice you got wit this rap shit!! Beat iz nice and has lots of gunshots in it. Dunn dunn… Anotha Jamaican part (tha hook)! But it was HELLA TIGHT, especially when tha title came up! Real good!! Ooh tha beat iz growin' a lil' on tha 2nd hook! Too bad it's so short! Wahh… Tied wit "Get In The Way" for a rating of mine so we'll see which one takes tha crown (and we'll see if this and that song can hold tha best songs on this mixtape)! My Rating: 4.5
½time: It's off to a VERY GOOD START!! Only 2 jointz I was a lil' unsure of but you don't just "keep a heater" but you "keep that heat" (meanin' HOT rhymes) when it comes to this rap shit! I'm real glad I'm doin' this for you dawg and I hope you really like it. Everyone loves my reviews (even Max Minelli, who responded to tha "The Remedy" CD review I did for him). I'm gonna return in a lil' while. I'm gonna eat my 8 perogies and call my rappin' grandma. She's been watchin' tha DVD I made of myself and I'm dyin' to see how far she got in it!! *Break time at 7:26 PM* >>> *Returns at 8:06 PM* Okay, we talked for about 36 and a ½ minutes. She's up to tha part (March 1, 2001) where my uncle Willy and I are winnin' EVERYDAY (at least $40) on scratch-off lottery tickets. Crazy shit/crazy luck. I ate all my perogies in 30 minutes and now, back to this mixtape (finally)!!
12. "Keep Off Me"
That's right! Go tell tha haterz that bruh! >>> Great 1st verse, especially tha end of it. Hook iz pretty good. I'm definitely feelin' your rappin' and your voice so that's why you get my props on most of tha tracks. Damn you ain't takin' a breath when it comes to this song!! You're tryin' to let err-thang out all at once, just so tha people know more and more! Because of that, I'm gonna boost my rating by a 10th. My Rating: 4.1
13. "I'mma Die"
*In a yelling voice* NO YOU'RE NOT GONNA DIE!!!!! You gon stay alive!! I hope nobody shoots/kills you and that you keep doin' yo thang. I got SOOOOOOOOO MUCH luv for err-body in Louisiana! It was just terrible seein' VL Mike go. Anyway, I guess I should hear why you chose this title. >>> Beat iz tight and tha lyrics are real good (currently listenin' to tha 1st verse). I like tha "stronger than my cologne" line in tha 2nd verse. Great 2nd verse and this iz another consistant joint: alls I do iz just listen to what you say. I'm payin' real close attention 'cause you're sendin' out a real message wit hot rhymes, especially since you're from Louisiana! Baton Rouge in tha building! Tha hook iz tight by tha way. My Rating: 4.4
14. "I Think I Like Her"
Anotha female song… I hope you made this one sound good. I'm gonna pay attention to you though on this! >>> Very short length of 2 minutes and 8 seconds so it shouldn't really matter… Then again, tha beat intro sounds hot. Watch this be way better than tha other female songs on here and this iz so short… Yes it iz!! I like tha "spider" part a lot in tha hook! Sounds great so far! Wow that beat iz on some tight shit! Great verse from you and that hook! It even has more of a Jamaican style wit tha "wine" part. Glad these Jamaican styles are gettin' better, even though I really liked tha "heater" one a lot better. My Rating: 4.3
15. "Tryna Leave The Ghetto"
If that's what you wanna do, then you'll decrease tha chances of you gettin' hurt. I guess I'll cosign you on that one 'cause I wanna see you do tha damn thang and not struggle. Keep doin' yo thang!! >>> Tha beat sounds familiar but I can't think of it… It sounds like Black Moon "This Goes Out To You" from 2004 but I would doubt tha beat would be that old… You had a good verse. Oh tha beat iz tha "Love Me No More" beat… Wow what a long 2008, lol. That was WAY earlier in tha year. I miss tha early part of tha year, especially March 'cause that was a HUGE month for music for me. SMH @ tha instrumental censoring "heavy metal." BOO to tha clean instrumental! But other than that, good 2nd verse too. My Rating: 3.9
16. "Confessions Of My Life"
I always have faith in tha No. 16 song so let's see what you did for No. 16. Nice title so I'm gonna learn more about you! That's watz good. >>> Different beat… Gonna hear these lyrics as close as I can… Sound interesting, especially since you said somethin' about "pistols" and "tha glock." Usually, I consider these type of songs "boring" or "not for me," but DAMN, what a GREAT HOOK!! Now I'm DEFINITELY in-tuned now!! LOL @ tha "masturbate" line. Damn you makin' this song better and better! Your voice gives it more power too!! I also like tha "holdin' my weapon, willin' to squeeze" line at tha end of tha hook. Wow I thought tha beat was gonna throw me off at first but… BEST SONG on tha mixtape so far!! LOL @ tha unexpectedness!! My Rating: 4.7
17. "Seem To Lose My Way"
Shit! Tha person that posted tha "unofficial tracklist" has it as "tha title featuring…" (tha featured artist(s) cut off). Too bad… I hope I can figure out who's featured but I don't think I'm gonna be able to. I wanna hear it since No. 16 gave me a better feeling to continue! >>> Almost thought I was gonna be thrown off again but no, a better beat (sounds tight during tha 1st verse) and I'm hearin' you spit so I'm interested. Feelin' tha vibe to it!! Great 1st verse!! Good you're on tha 2nd verse! Good 2nd verse! Shit, I feel like I know who's on tha 3rd verse (that featured artist) but I can't think of who it iz. I don't think I know who it iz. Good part by him though. If I find out who it iz, I'll add it to tha ID. My Rating: 4.2
18. "Life I Kno"
Keepin' these lyrical songs comin'! I feel anticipated, even though I don't go crazy over tha "too lyrical" songs but you're gettin' me in tha mood! >>> Okay an even better beat! Great 1st verse so far. I love tha "chopper" part wit tha imitations after it. Good shit! I'm feelin' tha hook and tha "drugs to ease my mind" part. I refuse to do shit 'cause my Autism iz enough that I deal wit. I'm always glad wit tha way I am now. I'M ALWAYS FUCKIN' GLAD THAT PEOPLE IN LOUISIANA LOVE WHAT I'M DOIN'!!!!!!!!!!!! My Rating: 4.1
19. "Get Ya Back Broke"
I have a feeling this gon be a tight joint!! >>> Production sounds tight in tha beginning. Almost reminds me of how a Famous Stranger joint would sound like in tha beginning. Great combination of you and that otha artist on tha hook! I didn't expect this to be a female joint. I expected it to be somethin' like "fuck wit me and you 'get ya back broke'." Tight joint right here. I like it a lil' better than tha "I Think I Like Her" joint. My Rating: 4.4
20. "We Shine (I Kno)"
Should be anotha tight joint! >>> Okay beat intro sounds real tight!! It has an underground feel to it! Tight so far and it's anotha Jamaican hook. This one iz pretty good also. Feelin' tha 2nd verse. As you mentioned about tha "white" and "black" people in tha 2nd verse, it sucks that black people get treated a lot worse (as you said "white people get smacked" while "black people get shackled"). My Rating: 4.0
21. "But You'll Never Kno" Feat. A1
A huge anticipation 'cause of tha feature… Only A1 that comes to my mind iz Nu$$ie's manager… BUT, I 99% doubt this iz tha same A1. Very curious to find out though!! >>> Good to see tha longer length songs be on here again (4:27)!! Beat iz definitely tight and it sounds like it's gettin' better!! Definitely feelin' ur verse on tha 1st verse! Tha hook sounds tight but that's not Nu$$ie's manager. Still tight though. I wonder if he'll have a verse… Up, you're on tha 2nd verse. Still real good! I like your "laundry detergent" line at tha end of tha 2nd verse. Good that A1 dude iz on tha 3rd verse. Definitely sounds like he's from tha hood (wit his rhymes) so that's watz good. Great shit right here! My Rating: 4.4
22. "Better Break It Off (U Ain't Sayin' Nuthin')"
Looks tight for tha last joint on here… Readin' tha "()" part and it looks like it gon be ova tha Fat Joe/Plies/Dre beat. Lookin' forward! >>> And… I'M WRONG! Not ova that beat. It's a new beat and I'm feelin' it, especially since tha 2nd part of tha beginning iz growin'! It sounds like a Louisiana anthem! It's overdosing on a book of "anthemology"! Felt it all tha way around. I think this could've been earlier in tha mixtape 'cause this sounds like somethin' that would get you more in-tuned into thinkin' about what's comin' up next. My Rating: 4.2
Overall: End Time: 9:12 PM. VERY GOOD CD from you Kevin Gates!! Puttin' this shit on my iPod and postin' tha review all ova tha internet!! You keep doin' yo thang and when I send you this review online, I hope you respond to it and really like it!
Rankings (according to my ratings):
22. "Take A Ride" Feat. Malachi 2.5
21. "Girlfriend" 3.5
20. "Tryna Leave The Ghetto" 3.9
19. "We Shine (I Kno)" 4.0
18. "They Way I Am" 4.0
17. "Life I Kno" 4.1
16. "Keep Off Me" 4.1
15. "Untitled" 4.1
14. "Seem To Lose My Way" 4.2
13. "Better Break It Off (U Ain't Sayin' Nuthin')" 4.2
12. "I'mma G" 4.3
11. "Gotta Have Cash" Feat. Lil' Phat 4.3
10. "Should've Been Blowed" 4.3
09. "I Think I Like Her" 4.3
08. "Streets Of BR" 4.3
07. "A Better Way" Feat. Max Minelli 4.4
06. "Get Ya Back Broke" 4.4
05. "I'mma Die" 4.4
04. "But You'll Never Kno" Feat. A1 4.4
03. "Keep A Heater" 4.5
02. "Get In The Way" Feat. Lil' Boosie 4.5
01. "Confessions Of My Life" 4.7
Tha title seems real interesting so I finna peep it out now wit anticipation! >>> Tha beginning sounds good and you sound great rappin'. This iz only a start to what's gonna be real good! I LOVE your attitude on this shit! You're DEFINITELY usin' your heart to rap to this shit. That's tha way to do it. Good intro track. My Rating: 4.3
02. "Get In The Way" Feat. Lil' Boosie
First heard it on Jimmy The DJ's "Gangsta Gumbo Vol. 2" a few months back. However, right before I heard it, I promoted tha mixtape on a bunch of Myspaces. You just so happened to write me a message on June 10th sayin' "how can I get on that mixtape?" I thought that was REAL cool. I did give you tha info and look, this joint made that mixtape. Keep in touch wit Jimmy The DJ @ jimmythedj@gmail.com and http://www.myspace.com/gauntletrecords. I think this iz tha only joint I know off of this mixtape so this brings more anticipation to me 'cause I'm gonna hear a lot of new shit from you. It's growin' on me and it's tight 'cause Jimmy The DJ put tha TIGHT SHIT on his mixtape!! That's why this joint made it!! I thought tha Jamaican part (along wit tha 3rd verse) was a lil' odd at first but it sounds good. I like it better in tha hook though. Tha "might as well sag my pants everywhere I go. Ya know, I'mma show my ass everywhere I go" line I like a whole lot (tha "saggin'" part iz cool). I wound up usin' some of it for one of my captions on one of my new Myspace pics. I'm glad you've been on a lot of mixtapes here and there 'cause you add that HOT spice to features, songs, mixtape appearances, etc. Back on Big Jay's "Pyrex Radio Vol. 4: From Crumbs 2 Brickz" mixtape, when I reviewed it back in February 2008, I ranked "Game In Stiches" my favorite song off that mixtape so big upz to you on that. My Current Rating: 4.5
03. "Girlfriend"
Curious to hear it. Let's see… >>> Decent start so far but enjoyin' your rappin'. Tha beat iz okay but it could've been a lil' better, along wit tha hook. Ain't your "girlfriend" "a person" already? Verses were good. I would've rated this lower but because you sound real good rappin', tha rating won't be that bad 'cause you make tracks sound real good no matter what. My Rating: 3.5
04. "Streets Of BR"
I thought I saw tha title before but not exactly. Max Minelli had a "B.R. The Movie" song. This should be good 'cause it's for tha "streets", on tha "streets" so high anticipation for me!!! >>> Up, it went right into it fast (without an intro). It's on tha "real" tip for tha "streets" and I'm feelin' it. Wow tha beat got better after tha hook ended! Feelin' that beat!!! I'm feelin' tha 2nd verse a lot wit all tha shit goin' on. Real nice 2nd verse! Good 3rd verse too (didn't expect a 3rd verse for a second). That hook iz tha shit, especially since I'm understandin' Baton Rouge a lil' more and more! My Rating: 4.3
05. "Untitled"
I don't know if this really has no title but that's what it says on tha "unofficial tracklist" I have. Because I'm clueless, I'll have anticipation! >>> Almost has tha same intro as No. 3, but only it sounded like it was backwerdz (tha beat). It's startin' to kick in wit some sample and it's gettin' louder. It has a Justice L.E.A.G.U.E. beat and it sounds pretty good. Tha rhymes are great in tha 1st verse!! Actually, I think this iz just a freestyle. Tha rhymes are crazy though! You're very consistant on this! My dawg Kevin Gates spittin' consistant lava like a dragon. My Rating: 4.1
06. "They Way I Am"
Gotta appreciate and respect tha title 'cause it's good to tell tha world who you are. I did wit my debut single "Who I Am" last year. Now let's hear it from your perspective! >>> Ooh good start! Really feelin' how these beats keep growin' and growin' as tha track progresses. Great 1st verse. A Jamaican dude on tha hook. I guess you're really feelin' tha Jamaican style. I like that "attributes of a scholar" line on tha 2nd verse! Tha "make her piss on herself" line was not just "nasty" but funny, lol. That sux that you're "stuck behind a dumpster, broke wit an open mouth." I know now you're not broke. I know you get your $ game up. This review gon get you some money, ya heard me! My Rating: 4.0
07. "A Better Way" Feat. Max Minelli
Ooh a Max Minelli collabo. I predict it gon be a real lyrical joint but let's see… >>> OOH a bangin' beat intro!! Reminds me of somethin' but real tight! Even has some ol'skool feel to it a lil'. Feelin' tha 1st verse. That hook (from whoeva that dude iz on it) sounds not bad. I like tha subject to it. I like when Max said somethin' about "disecting." That was tight. Yes you're on tha 3rd verse!! Everything about this song iz great so great job on tha whole thang! My Rating: 4.4
08. "Take A Ride" Feat. Malachi
Hope this iz a good joint. Let's hear it! >>> Not feelin' tha T-Pain "Buy U A Drank" snappin' beat in tha beginning. Not really into tha hook. Kevin, you better boost tha rating somehow!! I hear you on tha 1st verse… Okay good 1st verse. Beginning of 2nd verse sounds good so far. It was better than tha 1st one. Up, only 2 verses. For those that'll like this song: it sounds like a Summer song 'cause of tha vibe in tha beat. My Rating: 2.5
09. "I'mma G"
Now maybe this'll be more of somethin' I'll go for! >>> There goes that "Emotionless" beat so curiousness increases for me… Glad to hear you rappin' from tha heart again wit an attitude! You got locked up? I feel REAL bad. I hope it wasn't THAT bad! I'm glad you're out though, makin' this HOT music! You made a HOT hook outta this instrumental! I think people know how to make this beat sound good for their "own version" of "Emotionless". I really like those "reconsideration / give an illustration" and "lawyers get it reconsiderated" parts. Good shit, especially since it was only 2 verses and only 2 minutes, 44 seconds long! My Rating: 4.3
10. "Gotta Have Cash" Feat. Lil' Phat
Ooh some "jiggin' spice" was added to this plate right here (Plate No. 10 a.k.a. Track No. 10, lol). This looks like it gon be a club banger… High anticipation… *Wonders what'll happen!* >>> Very, very quiet intro… It took like 12 seconds for somethin' to happen (tha phone call). I liked tha phone call. Now tha joint iz kickin' in and sounds good. Feelin' tha 1st verse, tha good hook and Lil' Phat's verse sounds real nice. It's that unexpected voice that keeps doin' tha damn thang no matter what it sounds like! Great song. My Rating: 4.3
11. "Keep A Heater"
I was gonna take a break now ('cause I have to eat my dinner, 8 pierogies but since ½time iz after this song, I'mma listen to it. Since you like to "keep a heater", I have anticipation (due to tha title/subject). Lemme hear it so I can have a nice dinner!! >>> Great voice you got wit this rap shit!! Beat iz nice and has lots of gunshots in it. Dunn dunn… Anotha Jamaican part (tha hook)! But it was HELLA TIGHT, especially when tha title came up! Real good!! Ooh tha beat iz growin' a lil' on tha 2nd hook! Too bad it's so short! Wahh… Tied wit "Get In The Way" for a rating of mine so we'll see which one takes tha crown (and we'll see if this and that song can hold tha best songs on this mixtape)! My Rating: 4.5
½time: It's off to a VERY GOOD START!! Only 2 jointz I was a lil' unsure of but you don't just "keep a heater" but you "keep that heat" (meanin' HOT rhymes) when it comes to this rap shit! I'm real glad I'm doin' this for you dawg and I hope you really like it. Everyone loves my reviews (even Max Minelli, who responded to tha "The Remedy" CD review I did for him). I'm gonna return in a lil' while. I'm gonna eat my 8 perogies and call my rappin' grandma. She's been watchin' tha DVD I made of myself and I'm dyin' to see how far she got in it!! *Break time at 7:26 PM* >>> *Returns at 8:06 PM* Okay, we talked for about 36 and a ½ minutes. She's up to tha part (March 1, 2001) where my uncle Willy and I are winnin' EVERYDAY (at least $40) on scratch-off lottery tickets. Crazy shit/crazy luck. I ate all my perogies in 30 minutes and now, back to this mixtape (finally)!!
12. "Keep Off Me"
That's right! Go tell tha haterz that bruh! >>> Great 1st verse, especially tha end of it. Hook iz pretty good. I'm definitely feelin' your rappin' and your voice so that's why you get my props on most of tha tracks. Damn you ain't takin' a breath when it comes to this song!! You're tryin' to let err-thang out all at once, just so tha people know more and more! Because of that, I'm gonna boost my rating by a 10th. My Rating: 4.1
13. "I'mma Die"
*In a yelling voice* NO YOU'RE NOT GONNA DIE!!!!! You gon stay alive!! I hope nobody shoots/kills you and that you keep doin' yo thang. I got SOOOOOOOOO MUCH luv for err-body in Louisiana! It was just terrible seein' VL Mike go. Anyway, I guess I should hear why you chose this title. >>> Beat iz tight and tha lyrics are real good (currently listenin' to tha 1st verse). I like tha "stronger than my cologne" line in tha 2nd verse. Great 2nd verse and this iz another consistant joint: alls I do iz just listen to what you say. I'm payin' real close attention 'cause you're sendin' out a real message wit hot rhymes, especially since you're from Louisiana! Baton Rouge in tha building! Tha hook iz tight by tha way. My Rating: 4.4
14. "I Think I Like Her"
Anotha female song… I hope you made this one sound good. I'm gonna pay attention to you though on this! >>> Very short length of 2 minutes and 8 seconds so it shouldn't really matter… Then again, tha beat intro sounds hot. Watch this be way better than tha other female songs on here and this iz so short… Yes it iz!! I like tha "spider" part a lot in tha hook! Sounds great so far! Wow that beat iz on some tight shit! Great verse from you and that hook! It even has more of a Jamaican style wit tha "wine" part. Glad these Jamaican styles are gettin' better, even though I really liked tha "heater" one a lot better. My Rating: 4.3
15. "Tryna Leave The Ghetto"
If that's what you wanna do, then you'll decrease tha chances of you gettin' hurt. I guess I'll cosign you on that one 'cause I wanna see you do tha damn thang and not struggle. Keep doin' yo thang!! >>> Tha beat sounds familiar but I can't think of it… It sounds like Black Moon "This Goes Out To You" from 2004 but I would doubt tha beat would be that old… You had a good verse. Oh tha beat iz tha "Love Me No More" beat… Wow what a long 2008, lol. That was WAY earlier in tha year. I miss tha early part of tha year, especially March 'cause that was a HUGE month for music for me. SMH @ tha instrumental censoring "heavy metal." BOO to tha clean instrumental! But other than that, good 2nd verse too. My Rating: 3.9
16. "Confessions Of My Life"
I always have faith in tha No. 16 song so let's see what you did for No. 16. Nice title so I'm gonna learn more about you! That's watz good. >>> Different beat… Gonna hear these lyrics as close as I can… Sound interesting, especially since you said somethin' about "pistols" and "tha glock." Usually, I consider these type of songs "boring" or "not for me," but DAMN, what a GREAT HOOK!! Now I'm DEFINITELY in-tuned now!! LOL @ tha "masturbate" line. Damn you makin' this song better and better! Your voice gives it more power too!! I also like tha "holdin' my weapon, willin' to squeeze" line at tha end of tha hook. Wow I thought tha beat was gonna throw me off at first but… BEST SONG on tha mixtape so far!! LOL @ tha unexpectedness!! My Rating: 4.7
17. "Seem To Lose My Way"
Shit! Tha person that posted tha "unofficial tracklist" has it as "tha title featuring…" (tha featured artist(s) cut off). Too bad… I hope I can figure out who's featured but I don't think I'm gonna be able to. I wanna hear it since No. 16 gave me a better feeling to continue! >>> Almost thought I was gonna be thrown off again but no, a better beat (sounds tight during tha 1st verse) and I'm hearin' you spit so I'm interested. Feelin' tha vibe to it!! Great 1st verse!! Good you're on tha 2nd verse! Good 2nd verse! Shit, I feel like I know who's on tha 3rd verse (that featured artist) but I can't think of who it iz. I don't think I know who it iz. Good part by him though. If I find out who it iz, I'll add it to tha ID. My Rating: 4.2
18. "Life I Kno"
Keepin' these lyrical songs comin'! I feel anticipated, even though I don't go crazy over tha "too lyrical" songs but you're gettin' me in tha mood! >>> Okay an even better beat! Great 1st verse so far. I love tha "chopper" part wit tha imitations after it. Good shit! I'm feelin' tha hook and tha "drugs to ease my mind" part. I refuse to do shit 'cause my Autism iz enough that I deal wit. I'm always glad wit tha way I am now. I'M ALWAYS FUCKIN' GLAD THAT PEOPLE IN LOUISIANA LOVE WHAT I'M DOIN'!!!!!!!!!!!! My Rating: 4.1
19. "Get Ya Back Broke"
I have a feeling this gon be a tight joint!! >>> Production sounds tight in tha beginning. Almost reminds me of how a Famous Stranger joint would sound like in tha beginning. Great combination of you and that otha artist on tha hook! I didn't expect this to be a female joint. I expected it to be somethin' like "fuck wit me and you 'get ya back broke'." Tight joint right here. I like it a lil' better than tha "I Think I Like Her" joint. My Rating: 4.4
20. "We Shine (I Kno)"
Should be anotha tight joint! >>> Okay beat intro sounds real tight!! It has an underground feel to it! Tight so far and it's anotha Jamaican hook. This one iz pretty good also. Feelin' tha 2nd verse. As you mentioned about tha "white" and "black" people in tha 2nd verse, it sucks that black people get treated a lot worse (as you said "white people get smacked" while "black people get shackled"). My Rating: 4.0
21. "But You'll Never Kno" Feat. A1
A huge anticipation 'cause of tha feature… Only A1 that comes to my mind iz Nu$$ie's manager… BUT, I 99% doubt this iz tha same A1. Very curious to find out though!! >>> Good to see tha longer length songs be on here again (4:27)!! Beat iz definitely tight and it sounds like it's gettin' better!! Definitely feelin' ur verse on tha 1st verse! Tha hook sounds tight but that's not Nu$$ie's manager. Still tight though. I wonder if he'll have a verse… Up, you're on tha 2nd verse. Still real good! I like your "laundry detergent" line at tha end of tha 2nd verse. Good that A1 dude iz on tha 3rd verse. Definitely sounds like he's from tha hood (wit his rhymes) so that's watz good. Great shit right here! My Rating: 4.4
22. "Better Break It Off (U Ain't Sayin' Nuthin')"
Looks tight for tha last joint on here… Readin' tha "()" part and it looks like it gon be ova tha Fat Joe/Plies/Dre beat. Lookin' forward! >>> And… I'M WRONG! Not ova that beat. It's a new beat and I'm feelin' it, especially since tha 2nd part of tha beginning iz growin'! It sounds like a Louisiana anthem! It's overdosing on a book of "anthemology"! Felt it all tha way around. I think this could've been earlier in tha mixtape 'cause this sounds like somethin' that would get you more in-tuned into thinkin' about what's comin' up next. My Rating: 4.2
Overall: End Time: 9:12 PM. VERY GOOD CD from you Kevin Gates!! Puttin' this shit on my iPod and postin' tha review all ova tha internet!! You keep doin' yo thang and when I send you this review online, I hope you respond to it and really like it!
Rankings (according to my ratings):
22. "Take A Ride" Feat. Malachi 2.5
21. "Girlfriend" 3.5
20. "Tryna Leave The Ghetto" 3.9
19. "We Shine (I Kno)" 4.0
18. "They Way I Am" 4.0
17. "Life I Kno" 4.1
16. "Keep Off Me" 4.1
15. "Untitled" 4.1
14. "Seem To Lose My Way" 4.2
13. "Better Break It Off (U Ain't Sayin' Nuthin')" 4.2
12. "I'mma G" 4.3
11. "Gotta Have Cash" Feat. Lil' Phat 4.3
10. "Should've Been Blowed" 4.3
09. "I Think I Like Her" 4.3
08. "Streets Of BR" 4.3
07. "A Better Way" Feat. Max Minelli 4.4
06. "Get Ya Back Broke" 4.4
05. "I'mma Die" 4.4
04. "But You'll Never Kno" Feat. A1 4.4
03. "Keep A Heater" 4.5
02. "Get In The Way" Feat. Lil' Boosie 4.5
01. "Confessions Of My Life" 4.7
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