Reviewed
on 8.19.2009
(Review #294)
Good mornin' (lol). FrankieThaLuckyDog in tha buildin' as it's just about ta
hit tha 11:00 AM hour. Tha review I got up next iz STILL wit Lil' Issue
on it, but iz a combination mixtape between him, Big Steve & Lil' Kevin!
I betcha tha Kevin dude iz that boy Kevin F that be BLAZIN' tha features when
it comes to Lil' Issue's mixtapes! Although thanx to tha Camp Life
representative for sendin' it to me in tha mail (just tha CD), this time,
there's no tracklisting printed on tha CD (or online), so I gon have ta do a
blind review. My bad for not knowin' who gon be on it as well as titles and
shit. But, here goes my review for Issue, Big Steve & Lil' Kevin
"Entertainment I Am Vol. 1 (The Promo)"! Nice title, and I like
how I review a mixtape of just Lil' Issue, then before it, a mixtape wit him
and Lil' Alex. Now, a mixtape of him and 2 folks; lol @ tha growth
consistently! Either way, I don't know tha age difference between tha 3; they
all 2009 though. Also, Lil' Issue's MySpace link iz incorrect on tha CD: It's
really http://www.myspace.com/lilissue
, but it says http://www.myspace.com/lilissuesge
instead. Start Time: 11:09 AM End Time: 1:09 PM
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!
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!
© 2009 CD Review (Review #294)
reviewed on 8.19.2009 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.
01. Intro
Although I don't have a tracklisting, I'm assumin' for 40 seconds that this iz an intro. If certain songs come up to where I've heard them, I'll fill in title/featured artists. For now, let's see how this mixtape does! >>> This "a promo?" Wit tha 20 songs on here, I wasn't thinkin' officially that. I was just 'bout ta ask dat before I started ('cause it says "The Promo - Mixtape Comin' Soon!" on tha CD). I'll put that in tha title of this CD then. This intro sounded nice (wit a nice beat), although there shouldn't have been a cold ending (for a mixtape); should just either cut off or end flat at :00 remainin'. My Rating: N/A
02.
Tha 1st song startin' thangz off... Just like tha previous Lil' Issue CDs, let's start tha 3rd one off wit a BANGA! 3x a charm here!! >>> Yea, Issue in tha beginning, and throwin' in that dumb shit for tha beginning! It's all about "Yes! I Am Entertainment" on this shit, so shout out ta you givin' yourself props here. Feelin' tha rhymes here; definitely a nice 1st verse wit that attitude, Issue! Tha 2nd verse here from dat boy Big Steve "showin' his ass off everytime;" nice job on tha 1st 1/4 of tha 2nd verse!! Wow, dat boy Lil' Kevin (yup, Kevin F) on tha 2nd 1/4, doin' a REAL, REAL nice job!!! Big Steve on tha 3rd 1/4, STILL doin' a nice job!!! Kevin got back on tha 4th 1/4, soundin' EVEN BETTA how he "so impolite how he SHIT ON THA MIC;" REAL TIGHT!!! Anotha banga ta start tha mixtape off; 3x a charm right here!!! My Rating: 4.5
03.
It has 5:12 on tha length... I have an idea of what it iz (if it iz what I think it iz); let's see... >>> Nope, it ain't X-Fyle on tha track/that song wit Bun B, so this could be a REAL nice plus!! Actually, sounds like a HUGE heart-grabber on tha hook here wit tha "I'm goin' polo, goin' polo" in tha beginning!!! YEA!! THA HOOK IZ STR8 POLO'D UP!!!!! "Rockin' polo like a big dawg;" that's watz good!! That 1st verse REAL NICE, doin' tha thang wit tha "polo & fulla drugs" part!!! LOL @ tha "horses everywhere;" I get dat line 'cause polos have tha horses on 'em! Glad he buyin' "for his dawgs" also; that's REALLY watz good!! Such a BIG anthem that should sound perfect if tha last 2 verses do tha DAMN thang!!! Yea, tha 2nd verse here, soundin' REAL, REAL nice wit tha "sag my pants" and tha "boxers polo" part too; nothin' COMES CLOSE here!!!!! Even "can hear his ears pop;" that's how EXTREME this song iz!!! REAL nice job on tha 2nd verse, still goin' for that perfect rating!! Yea, here's dat boy Issue on tha 3rd verse here, smokin' buku shit here wit tha polo ta match!! I swear, it's ALWAYS about dat boy Issue on tha final verse of each song 'cause it sounds REAL, REAL good!!! EXTREMELY swagged out here!!! Tha hook repeated an extra time luckily, and although I thought tha beat stopped at 5:00 flat, it continued!! Gotta have it 100 here!! This tha 1st perfect rated song I EVA rated WITHOUT knowin' title/featured artist(s)!!! My Rating: 5.0
04.
How can we follow up from that HUGE-ASS song?!? >>> Sounds like it back to that dumb shit like Song #2. Yea, this ANOTHA REAL NICE joint!!! Glad Issue "ackin' a asshole" on this shit!! WHAT A REAL NICE HOOK!!! Str8 Baton Rouge shit right here!!! Tha "ack a asshole" part repeated an extra time for tha hook, so you KNOW this iz official!! Tha 1st verse here from Issue, and it's CRAZY!!! REALLY "fulla dat shit" and "fulla dat green," so it's a DEFINITELY 225 anthem here!!!!! Even got sexual here for tha ladies wit tha "gimme head and lick all ova my balls" part; just STR8 perfection here from dat boy Issue!!! Tha 2nd verse here, and it's NICE and upbeat; GREAT-ASS flow!!!!! "Infactuated wit money, boy, I'm a moneyologist;" mega plus to you, boy! Wit "money out tha ass," y'all should EASILY be able ta buy a promotional commercial from me for either $50 or $75 ($75 recommended 'cause it a minute long)! I believe Issue again here on tha 3rd verse, doin' nothin' but that GREAT SHIT here!!! Nice job right there, and it's a 1/2 verse 'cause tha 2nd 1/2 of tha 3rd verse was takin' ova from one of your team members; REAL GREAT attitude on this shit!!! I believe this anotha perfect song; 2 in a row!!! My Rating: 5.0
05.
Still comin' through REAL, REAL STRONG!!!!! Up next iz... >>> A lil' slower than tha last song, but still comin' through NICE! Tha hook iz DEFINITELY on that hood shit, and tha 1st verse here from a female, doin' a NICE job here!! That hook just FULLA money as Issue "throws it to tha sky;" GREAT shit again!!! Sounds like Issue gon be on tha 2nd verse... YES, HE IZ!! "Stack doe, sorta like dem legos," so that's a plus! Definitely feelin' ya verse right there; keep this shit comin'!! I really liked how tha dude on tha 3rd verse said "looook" at 2:50, seconds away from tha verse; I fuckin' luv black people to tha fullest, ya dig!! Real nice soundin' here wit tha attitude & flowin' of tha rhymes!! I also like tha ending, as tha beat ended on tha last second wit "we one step from famous, ha!" My Rating: 4.6
06. "Catch Me (Remix)"
Next up, I wonder how good we got it this time? >>> Might be familiar, but if it ain't, this a REAL GREAT start!!! Yup, this a familiar start from tha "We Got Issues!" CD (that best song on there), so this a MAJOR plus for consistency!! For those that missed what it was like: Sounds like anotha great beat intro; you got REAL nice production behind you!! Yea, what a REAL NICE hook here!! "You can catch me on Friday, smokin' on tha highwayyyy!!!" Talk about a REAL nice hook!! Tha 1st verse startin' off NICE wit tha smokin' shit! You doin' ya thang wit this shit right here to tha fullest!! It felt like it took awhile, but tha 2nd verse iz here, and it still soundin' pretty good; you're nice & wasted! I like tha "rollin' up sum tropical" also; great smokin' shit that neva ends!! Yea, fuck tha sirens!! As long as you "gettin' loaded on tha highway," you got nothin' ta worry about. AS LONG AS YOU STAY ALERT 'cause most people that go to jail aren't 100% alert! To Add: I believe there's added shit on tha 1st 1/2 of tha 2nd verse here, so that's a plus!! Dude sounds NICE on this shit, so I'm glad for tha addition! Tha 2nd 1/2 of tha 2nd verse iz REAL NICE wit tha "mixin' adjectives wit verbs," as well as tha endin'; such a NICE song right here! Due to tha additional shit, I'll boost tha rating up, and I'll also put "(Remix)" in tha ID 'til I officially know what's what. My Current Rating: 4.7
07.
Tha lengths are always these nice 3:00 - 3:59 type lengths, so I'm sure tha same kinda formula gon come outta 'em!! >>> Sounds like an OFFICIAL Baton Rouge beat intro! Actually, it said "Q-Red on tha track," so you KNOW it's DEFINITELY official here!! A WHOLE LOTTA "lane switchin'" in tha hook, so this a DEFINITE PLUS TO THA MAX!! Yea, tha hook was 3x instead of tha typical 2x!! I like tha "get ran tha fuck ova" part! Here's tha 1st verse from Issue (as well as doin' tha hook too), doin' a REAL NICE job here!! Really feelin' tha loaded lyrics here, as well as tha attitude of bein' loaded & feelin' good! Tha 2nd hook was only tha typical 2x, but it's all good 'cause tha 2nd verse iz DEFINITELY on that HOT-ASS shit wit tha "lemme roll my bleezy;" this REAL, REAL nice!!! You DEFINITELY did ya thang on tha 2nd verse, Issue. A song only wit Issue, so you KNOW this got a nice favorable feelin' from me, ya dig!! Oh wait, it ain't ova yet: Wit only 21 seconds left, tha 3rd verse here, and I'm glad you gave a shout out ta Lil' "Alex" on tha 3rd verse, as well as rappin' when tha beat got quieter towards tha end. I don't like how it said "lane switchin'" only 3x at tha end instead of in a multiple of 2. My Rating: 4.9
08.
Tha length jumped up a WHOPPIN' 59 seconds to 4:48!! REALLY lookin' forward ta this one too!!! >>> Couldn't hear who iz on tha track ('cause it was a lil' kid), but tha female that startin' off this joint DEFINITELY soundin' nice!!! There's just UNSTOPPABLE consistency here!!! REAL GREAT beat, and I like her "you trippin'" shit in tha hook! She on tha 1st verse here, doin' a REAL nice job!! Great job on that 1st verse, and tha 2nd verse here... NEVA CALM ON THIS MIXTAPE!!! "So slip-resistant," so this DEFINITELY some shit that DON'T FAIL!!! REAL GREAT voice/flow/rhymes, and all tha shit here; it FIYA!!!!! Tha 3rd verse here, and it still soundin' NICE! "Even check a nigga out like a bag a' groceries;" TIGHT line!! Also like tha endin' wit "I gotta be in wata, bitch, you neva see me slippin'!" That beat outro (tha last unda 20 seconds) was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO TIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tell that producer ta holla at me so I can keep showin' him BUKU luv, ya dig!! One of tha BEST beat outros I heard eva!!!!!!!!!!!!! My Rating: 4.7
09.
Still not even up to tha half point, and thingz are just REAL, REAL GOOD!!!!! This next song should keep up that consistency!!!!! >>> I think I might know this song... Actually, because it has a Young Jeezy "Over Here" sample wit tha "money", it confused me 'cause y'all got a lotta "money" songs. Either way, nice hook, but it all about dat 1st verse!!! Tha attitude and strength of it sounds REAL, REAL NICE!!! "All about ya money like it a part of your religion," so you KNOW that's REALLY watz good!! That's Lil' Kevin right there on tha 1st verse spittin' that STREET SHIT tha HOOD WAY, ya dig!!! Tha 2nd verse here, and it Big Steve, still keepin' this shit runnin' like a runny nose, lol! Tha flow iz just REAL, REAL GOOD!!! Great rhymes on tha 1st 1/2 of tha 2nd verse, and tha 2nd 1/2 iz my dawg Issue, doin' a REAL GOOD job also!! Fuckin' luv his voice, and he "smokin' a lotta purple," so this DEFINITELY tha shit right here, ya dig!! Tha fade-out on tha outro on this song anticipates me for tha next song! LOL, I feel like I have a GREAT feelin' for this like an English teacher who luvs their stories, ya dig! My Rating: 4.6
10.
Tha consistent length times = tha consistency of tha songs!!! >>> I'm ALWAYS correct on tha consistentness 'cause this a Q-Red production here; SO GLAD nearly every song iz a new one for me on this CD!!! Hope tha ACTUAL mixtapes that comes out ('cause this tha promo) has all this consistency on it!!! Real great beginning to tha intro & hook, but tha "whop, whop, whop, whop, whop, whop, WHOP!" shit in tha hook iz REAL, REAL, REAL catchy!!!!! Tha beat iz DEFINITELY on its shit here, so this a MEGA plus!!! I believe my boy Issue here on tha 1st verse, just REALLY in luv wit this shit, as well as "dat ass shake;" GREAT anthem right here! I like tha clappin' in tha beat at 1:21; reminds me of Yung Yola's "Keep Chewin'", which that clap pattern in tha beat I FUCKIN' LUV, so you KNOW this iz DEFINITELY watz good!!! Sounds like Q-Red iz rappin' on tha 2nd verse (although there was no "whop, whop..." shit in tha 2nd hook). This iz tha 2nd time I heard Q-Red rappin' (tha 1st was K.O. Feat. Beezy Bird & Q-Red "I Want That (Let Me Get It)" from Yung Yola & D.$.G.'s "99 Wayz 2 Grind" CD). He did his thang, keepin' this consistent, although Issue was betta on this! Yea, tha endin' had NOTHIN' but tha "whop, whop..." shit; REAL TIGHT!!!!! My Rating: 4.9
½time: Well, for no tracklisting, it's off to one of tha BEST STARTS EVA!!!!!!!!!! I wish I knew tha infos to tha tracks, but HOPEFULLY, someone will hook me up wit it! Issue, if you readin' this/luvin' this, you KNOW you have ta hook ya boy up wit a tracklisting 'cause it'll look betta when I have it online, ya heard me! Tha lowest rated song iz only a WHOPPIN' 4.5 (which was actually a good 4.5), and there's 2 perfect rated songs wit 2 4.9's, so this iz DEFINITELY watz good!! DYIN' ta see what tha average CD rating iz... *calculates* I believe we just set a record for tha ½time!!! Young Ready's "That's How I'm Coming" was originally a 4.8 on tha ½time, which y'alls iz too. However, wit deeper statistics, his was (without bein' rounded) 4.7625. Y'alls iz 4.7666... Y'ALL SET IT BY ONLY 0.1 OF A RATING!!!!! I figured that out 'cause if your current ratings total was to be subtracted by 0.1, tha average would be 4.75. THAT'S REALLY WATZ GOOD!!! Average CD rating: 4.8!!!!!!!!!!
11.
What should I say...? >>> Sounds like a messed up "Laffy Taffy" beat in tha beginning? Thought it was familiar, but it can't be 'cause this intro iz REAL catchy!! Issue, you doin' ya thang on tha intro and hook here; this must be called "Pimp Shit". This iz DEFINITELY catchy here, and tha 1st verse here... Great job on that 1st verse, bein' nuttin' but in luv durin' high school, so that's watz good, although I don't undastand payin' for sex ($30?). Issue, you're on tha 2nd verse here, doin' a GREAT job wit your attitude! Great job from tha 2nd verse; you ALWAYS do ya thang, Issue! GREAT ending too as tha otha dude on this went "I don't luv dem bitches" (when tha beat ended)! My Rating: 4.5
12.
A much longer length this time (5:01). Let's see what we got for 12 songs deep!! >>> A slower beat intro, but it has a NICE catchiness in it! Anotha song on tha sex level, but this sounds nice! Really feelin' tha slowness in tha hook, and now, tha 1st verse iz here! Continuous sexual lyrics here, and it nice and sexual! Great job on that 1st verse, and now, tha 2nd verse here... It ain't stoppin'!! Definitely into tha sexual content here! Nice job right there; hope tha 3rd verse just as good! SMH @ tha adlib in tha 3rd verse: "Scott Storch;" lol? Still keepin' it G wit tha sexualness on this verse here. DEFINITELY a real nice sex song!! Anotha REAL NICE endin' too wit tha "bangin', just bangin'" part! My Rating: 4.4
13.
Shorter song this time (2:50); let's see what we got... >>> Sounded pretty anticipatin' wit tha first few seconds wit tha beat. Catchy hook here wit that voice! Ya "betta get ya change up" ya sayin', and now, it Issue on tha 1st verse. This iz good for you 'cause this your "theme music." Great job on that verse, Issue; you ALWAYS doin' ya thang!! Tha 2nd verse here, and it still from you, Issue. Nice job keepin' yourself satistfied. LOL @ tha "purple like Monopoly" line. Tha beat almost has an older feel to it; thumbs up on this shit! My Rating: 4.3
14.
And back to tha longer songs, lol. Tha length iz now 4:54; let's see what y'all got now! >>> Anotha REAL anticipatin' intro again (just like tha last song). Howeva, this one sounds betta! Glad it longer too so I can decide. LOL, tha hook came 4 seconds early at :20? Sounded like I was payin' attention to tha beat, and then, tha hook just came in! I really liked tha "prolly fulla pills" part too! I think this tha hook in tha beginning; it sounds REAL nice! Yea, here's tha 1st verse (right before 1:00)! "Watch me explode like a grenade when I release tha pen;" EXPLODIN' shit here!!! Really feelin' tha voice/flow here on tha 1st verse, doin' tha damn thang to tha fullest! Issue such a BEAST on dat hook how he expresses it in tha 1st 1/2 of it!! Tha 2nd verse here, and it's soundin' GREAT wit tha flow (as always)! Great "my niggaz, they spark a lot; they 'bout sprayin' somethin'" part! This shit iz DEFINITELY for tha undaground heads here!! Yea, tha 3rd verse COULDN'T HAVE BEEN ANYBODY ELSE BUT... Issue, lol!! "Actin' a donkey" on this shit, doin' tha damn thang!! GREAT job on tha 3rd verse; instant classic PROMO CD here!!! My Rating: 4.6
15.
LOL, it a roller coaster wit these lengths 'cause now, it all tha way down ta 2:43. You got only 163 seconds here, so do tha damn thang!!! >>> A jacked beat this time? How come tha "Start From Scratch" beat? Looks like tha 1st downfall on this mixtape (beat wise). Pretty good rappin' on tha 1st verse, but please, both those otha CDs were fulla original tracks; why a jacked beat now? Pretty good rappin' on tha 2nd verse also. Still, no 4.0 rating this time. Glad it was short, and there wasn't even any Issue on it either. My Rating: 3.7
16. "Money"
No more abnormal shit, please! >>> Whether this beat iz original or not, pretty good start. This I've heard before wit tha "run it like an athlete" part. But yea, you picked a GREAT song, ESPECIALLY for tha #16 slot on this CD! Early in tha CD, where I was sayin' there was a lotta songs about money, this iz tha main anthem. Kevin says "I'm 'bout my money, dawg" in tha hook. When I hear rappers say "dawg," you KNOW I luv it; TIGHT hook! He even on tha 1st verse here, deliverin' that street shit! I like how he said "dawg" at 1:25 also! "Str8 out tha projects," so you KNOW he on his shit! DEFINITELY a nice 1st verse!! Feelin' tha 2nd verse from Issue a WHOLE lot; "on your job all tha time servin' fiends & dummies!" You KNOW I feel you when you loaded on that good shit! Only 2 verses? I kinda am a lil' hungry for more... My Current Rating: 4.6
17.
3:01 on tha length this time. Based off that length, it could be familiar... Let's see what this song brings... >>> ??? BAD START??? WTF wit tha gay female vocal sample/boring beat/song vibe/fade-in intro? Nice job on tha rappin' in tha 1st verse though; great rhymes. Aight 2nd verse here, although I feel tha "choose right" part when it comes to tha friends. You KNOW I had problems wit that my whole life 'til Louisiana saved my life Late 2007! Even Issue on this, wit only 34 seconds left? Let's see what he got... WTF @ tha hospital sound effect at 2:45? Too short of a verse... My Rating: 3.3
18.
*Sigh* I thought this was gon EASILY be a 5* automatic rated CD (when all tha songs are 4.0 or higher rated songs). Too bad for tha 2 fuck ups, but at least I got a WHOLE LOTTA EXCITEMENT outta most of this CD!!! >>> Even y'all sighin' in tha beginning, huh? Anotha beat not really for me, although at least this song sounds betta wit tha smokin' in tha beginning. Glad y'all "fulla dat shit," so that's a plus. Good job on tha 1st verse. Tha hook from Issue iz DEFINITELY nice, and I'm glad that female iz back again! This time, she on tha 2nd verse, doin' a nice job too! Glad she wants y'all ta "roll up tha swisha." Issue ALWAYS keeps this shit hood, ESPECIALLY how he delivers tha hook! Even on tha 3rd verse this time, so that's DEFINITELY watz good!! Keepin' this shit hot at all times; thumbs up! My Rating: 4.2
19.
Only 2 songs left of this CD... >>> LOL @ tha intro!! It just went nuts!! Issue's "out his body" on this shit, doin' tha damn thang on that hook!!! He on tha 1st verse here, doin' tha damn thang at ALL TIMES! Gotta luv how he said "shiiid" at :55; doin' tha damn thang here! Yea, tha 2nd verse soundin' REAL NICE here!!! Just gotta luv these attitudes and flows!!! That "bitch, I been thuggin'" part at 1:48 was REAL, REAL nice!!! LOL @ tha "hit you wit that heat like wet laundry" part; great shit! Tha 3rd verse here soundin' REAL NICE too!! Really luvin' all these voices & attitudes wit tha way these tracks flow!! REAL nice song right here, doin' tha damn thang!! My Rating: 4.6
20. Outro
Ewe... Only endin' wit 1:07 on tha length? Must be an outro... I BETTA hear y'all talk! >>> Yup, an outro. Tha dude on tha outro soundin' NICE! Glad you "got X-Fyle & Q-Red on tha tracks" (and it's not "X-Fyles"). Why he have ta say "got Rick Ross, Pleasure P, Bun B," on tha feature part? I rated those songs quite low. Plus, they NOT LOUISIANA, so I wouldn't give a fuck anyway. But, based off of that, I guess this came out before "We Got Issues!" I didn't know tha dates, so that's why I didn't know what order ta review 'em in. Either way, keep up tha great work, LOUISIANA style!! My Rating: N/A
Overall: It became 2 hours flat on tha review... Nice job wit most of tha songs on here. I felt REAL, REAL good about 'em!! Keep up this GR8 work 'cause I LUV my undaground Louisiana shit from tha 225 ALL DAY!!!
Rankings (according to my ratings):
18. Track #17 3.3
17. Track #15 3.7
16. Track #18 4.2
15. Track #13 4.3
14. Track #12 4.4
13. Track #11 4.5
12. Track #2 4.5
11. Track #5 4.6
10. "Money" 4.6
09. Track #14 4.6
08. Track #19 4.6
07. Track #9 4.6
06. "Catch Me (Remix)" 4.7
05. Track #8 4.7
04. Track #7 4.9
03. Track #10 Feat. Q-Red 4.9
02. Track #4 5.0
01. Track #3 5.0 (tha polo song)
Average CD Review:
Total Score: 81.1
Total Songs: / 18
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Average CD Rating: 4.5
^ Just like "We Got Issues!", there were 5 4.6 rated songs, but they WEREN'T on tha battle for #1 'cause there were a NICE 6 songs betta!! Hope Issue responds to my reviews I did for him 'cause if he don't, I'ma be upset, especially if I can't get a tracklisting/front cover for this!
01. Intro
Although I don't have a tracklisting, I'm assumin' for 40 seconds that this iz an intro. If certain songs come up to where I've heard them, I'll fill in title/featured artists. For now, let's see how this mixtape does! >>> This "a promo?" Wit tha 20 songs on here, I wasn't thinkin' officially that. I was just 'bout ta ask dat before I started ('cause it says "The Promo - Mixtape Comin' Soon!" on tha CD). I'll put that in tha title of this CD then. This intro sounded nice (wit a nice beat), although there shouldn't have been a cold ending (for a mixtape); should just either cut off or end flat at :00 remainin'. My Rating: N/A
02.
Tha 1st song startin' thangz off... Just like tha previous Lil' Issue CDs, let's start tha 3rd one off wit a BANGA! 3x a charm here!! >>> Yea, Issue in tha beginning, and throwin' in that dumb shit for tha beginning! It's all about "Yes! I Am Entertainment" on this shit, so shout out ta you givin' yourself props here. Feelin' tha rhymes here; definitely a nice 1st verse wit that attitude, Issue! Tha 2nd verse here from dat boy Big Steve "showin' his ass off everytime;" nice job on tha 1st 1/4 of tha 2nd verse!! Wow, dat boy Lil' Kevin (yup, Kevin F) on tha 2nd 1/4, doin' a REAL, REAL nice job!!! Big Steve on tha 3rd 1/4, STILL doin' a nice job!!! Kevin got back on tha 4th 1/4, soundin' EVEN BETTA how he "so impolite how he SHIT ON THA MIC;" REAL TIGHT!!! Anotha banga ta start tha mixtape off; 3x a charm right here!!! My Rating: 4.5
03.
It has 5:12 on tha length... I have an idea of what it iz (if it iz what I think it iz); let's see... >>> Nope, it ain't X-Fyle on tha track/that song wit Bun B, so this could be a REAL nice plus!! Actually, sounds like a HUGE heart-grabber on tha hook here wit tha "I'm goin' polo, goin' polo" in tha beginning!!! YEA!! THA HOOK IZ STR8 POLO'D UP!!!!! "Rockin' polo like a big dawg;" that's watz good!! That 1st verse REAL NICE, doin' tha thang wit tha "polo & fulla drugs" part!!! LOL @ tha "horses everywhere;" I get dat line 'cause polos have tha horses on 'em! Glad he buyin' "for his dawgs" also; that's REALLY watz good!! Such a BIG anthem that should sound perfect if tha last 2 verses do tha DAMN thang!!! Yea, tha 2nd verse here, soundin' REAL, REAL nice wit tha "sag my pants" and tha "boxers polo" part too; nothin' COMES CLOSE here!!!!! Even "can hear his ears pop;" that's how EXTREME this song iz!!! REAL nice job on tha 2nd verse, still goin' for that perfect rating!! Yea, here's dat boy Issue on tha 3rd verse here, smokin' buku shit here wit tha polo ta match!! I swear, it's ALWAYS about dat boy Issue on tha final verse of each song 'cause it sounds REAL, REAL good!!! EXTREMELY swagged out here!!! Tha hook repeated an extra time luckily, and although I thought tha beat stopped at 5:00 flat, it continued!! Gotta have it 100 here!! This tha 1st perfect rated song I EVA rated WITHOUT knowin' title/featured artist(s)!!! My Rating: 5.0
04.
How can we follow up from that HUGE-ASS song?!? >>> Sounds like it back to that dumb shit like Song #2. Yea, this ANOTHA REAL NICE joint!!! Glad Issue "ackin' a asshole" on this shit!! WHAT A REAL NICE HOOK!!! Str8 Baton Rouge shit right here!!! Tha "ack a asshole" part repeated an extra time for tha hook, so you KNOW this iz official!! Tha 1st verse here from Issue, and it's CRAZY!!! REALLY "fulla dat shit" and "fulla dat green," so it's a DEFINITELY 225 anthem here!!!!! Even got sexual here for tha ladies wit tha "gimme head and lick all ova my balls" part; just STR8 perfection here from dat boy Issue!!! Tha 2nd verse here, and it's NICE and upbeat; GREAT-ASS flow!!!!! "Infactuated wit money, boy, I'm a moneyologist;" mega plus to you, boy! Wit "money out tha ass," y'all should EASILY be able ta buy a promotional commercial from me for either $50 or $75 ($75 recommended 'cause it a minute long)! I believe Issue again here on tha 3rd verse, doin' nothin' but that GREAT SHIT here!!! Nice job right there, and it's a 1/2 verse 'cause tha 2nd 1/2 of tha 3rd verse was takin' ova from one of your team members; REAL GREAT attitude on this shit!!! I believe this anotha perfect song; 2 in a row!!! My Rating: 5.0
05.
Still comin' through REAL, REAL STRONG!!!!! Up next iz... >>> A lil' slower than tha last song, but still comin' through NICE! Tha hook iz DEFINITELY on that hood shit, and tha 1st verse here from a female, doin' a NICE job here!! That hook just FULLA money as Issue "throws it to tha sky;" GREAT shit again!!! Sounds like Issue gon be on tha 2nd verse... YES, HE IZ!! "Stack doe, sorta like dem legos," so that's a plus! Definitely feelin' ya verse right there; keep this shit comin'!! I really liked how tha dude on tha 3rd verse said "looook" at 2:50, seconds away from tha verse; I fuckin' luv black people to tha fullest, ya dig!! Real nice soundin' here wit tha attitude & flowin' of tha rhymes!! I also like tha ending, as tha beat ended on tha last second wit "we one step from famous, ha!" My Rating: 4.6
06. "Catch Me (Remix)"
Next up, I wonder how good we got it this time? >>> Might be familiar, but if it ain't, this a REAL GREAT start!!! Yup, this a familiar start from tha "We Got Issues!" CD (that best song on there), so this a MAJOR plus for consistency!! For those that missed what it was like: Sounds like anotha great beat intro; you got REAL nice production behind you!! Yea, what a REAL NICE hook here!! "You can catch me on Friday, smokin' on tha highwayyyy!!!" Talk about a REAL nice hook!! Tha 1st verse startin' off NICE wit tha smokin' shit! You doin' ya thang wit this shit right here to tha fullest!! It felt like it took awhile, but tha 2nd verse iz here, and it still soundin' pretty good; you're nice & wasted! I like tha "rollin' up sum tropical" also; great smokin' shit that neva ends!! Yea, fuck tha sirens!! As long as you "gettin' loaded on tha highway," you got nothin' ta worry about. AS LONG AS YOU STAY ALERT 'cause most people that go to jail aren't 100% alert! To Add: I believe there's added shit on tha 1st 1/2 of tha 2nd verse here, so that's a plus!! Dude sounds NICE on this shit, so I'm glad for tha addition! Tha 2nd 1/2 of tha 2nd verse iz REAL NICE wit tha "mixin' adjectives wit verbs," as well as tha endin'; such a NICE song right here! Due to tha additional shit, I'll boost tha rating up, and I'll also put "(Remix)" in tha ID 'til I officially know what's what. My Current Rating: 4.7
07.
Tha lengths are always these nice 3:00 - 3:59 type lengths, so I'm sure tha same kinda formula gon come outta 'em!! >>> Sounds like an OFFICIAL Baton Rouge beat intro! Actually, it said "Q-Red on tha track," so you KNOW it's DEFINITELY official here!! A WHOLE LOTTA "lane switchin'" in tha hook, so this a DEFINITE PLUS TO THA MAX!! Yea, tha hook was 3x instead of tha typical 2x!! I like tha "get ran tha fuck ova" part! Here's tha 1st verse from Issue (as well as doin' tha hook too), doin' a REAL NICE job here!! Really feelin' tha loaded lyrics here, as well as tha attitude of bein' loaded & feelin' good! Tha 2nd hook was only tha typical 2x, but it's all good 'cause tha 2nd verse iz DEFINITELY on that HOT-ASS shit wit tha "lemme roll my bleezy;" this REAL, REAL nice!!! You DEFINITELY did ya thang on tha 2nd verse, Issue. A song only wit Issue, so you KNOW this got a nice favorable feelin' from me, ya dig!! Oh wait, it ain't ova yet: Wit only 21 seconds left, tha 3rd verse here, and I'm glad you gave a shout out ta Lil' "Alex" on tha 3rd verse, as well as rappin' when tha beat got quieter towards tha end. I don't like how it said "lane switchin'" only 3x at tha end instead of in a multiple of 2. My Rating: 4.9
08.
Tha length jumped up a WHOPPIN' 59 seconds to 4:48!! REALLY lookin' forward ta this one too!!! >>> Couldn't hear who iz on tha track ('cause it was a lil' kid), but tha female that startin' off this joint DEFINITELY soundin' nice!!! There's just UNSTOPPABLE consistency here!!! REAL GREAT beat, and I like her "you trippin'" shit in tha hook! She on tha 1st verse here, doin' a REAL nice job!! Great job on that 1st verse, and tha 2nd verse here... NEVA CALM ON THIS MIXTAPE!!! "So slip-resistant," so this DEFINITELY some shit that DON'T FAIL!!! REAL GREAT voice/flow/rhymes, and all tha shit here; it FIYA!!!!! Tha 3rd verse here, and it still soundin' NICE! "Even check a nigga out like a bag a' groceries;" TIGHT line!! Also like tha endin' wit "I gotta be in wata, bitch, you neva see me slippin'!" That beat outro (tha last unda 20 seconds) was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO TIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tell that producer ta holla at me so I can keep showin' him BUKU luv, ya dig!! One of tha BEST beat outros I heard eva!!!!!!!!!!!!! My Rating: 4.7
09.
Still not even up to tha half point, and thingz are just REAL, REAL GOOD!!!!! This next song should keep up that consistency!!!!! >>> I think I might know this song... Actually, because it has a Young Jeezy "Over Here" sample wit tha "money", it confused me 'cause y'all got a lotta "money" songs. Either way, nice hook, but it all about dat 1st verse!!! Tha attitude and strength of it sounds REAL, REAL NICE!!! "All about ya money like it a part of your religion," so you KNOW that's REALLY watz good!! That's Lil' Kevin right there on tha 1st verse spittin' that STREET SHIT tha HOOD WAY, ya dig!!! Tha 2nd verse here, and it Big Steve, still keepin' this shit runnin' like a runny nose, lol! Tha flow iz just REAL, REAL GOOD!!! Great rhymes on tha 1st 1/2 of tha 2nd verse, and tha 2nd 1/2 iz my dawg Issue, doin' a REAL GOOD job also!! Fuckin' luv his voice, and he "smokin' a lotta purple," so this DEFINITELY tha shit right here, ya dig!! Tha fade-out on tha outro on this song anticipates me for tha next song! LOL, I feel like I have a GREAT feelin' for this like an English teacher who luvs their stories, ya dig! My Rating: 4.6
10.
Tha consistent length times = tha consistency of tha songs!!! >>> I'm ALWAYS correct on tha consistentness 'cause this a Q-Red production here; SO GLAD nearly every song iz a new one for me on this CD!!! Hope tha ACTUAL mixtapes that comes out ('cause this tha promo) has all this consistency on it!!! Real great beginning to tha intro & hook, but tha "whop, whop, whop, whop, whop, whop, WHOP!" shit in tha hook iz REAL, REAL, REAL catchy!!!!! Tha beat iz DEFINITELY on its shit here, so this a MEGA plus!!! I believe my boy Issue here on tha 1st verse, just REALLY in luv wit this shit, as well as "dat ass shake;" GREAT anthem right here! I like tha clappin' in tha beat at 1:21; reminds me of Yung Yola's "Keep Chewin'", which that clap pattern in tha beat I FUCKIN' LUV, so you KNOW this iz DEFINITELY watz good!!! Sounds like Q-Red iz rappin' on tha 2nd verse (although there was no "whop, whop..." shit in tha 2nd hook). This iz tha 2nd time I heard Q-Red rappin' (tha 1st was K.O. Feat. Beezy Bird & Q-Red "I Want That (Let Me Get It)" from Yung Yola & D.$.G.'s "99 Wayz 2 Grind" CD). He did his thang, keepin' this consistent, although Issue was betta on this! Yea, tha endin' had NOTHIN' but tha "whop, whop..." shit; REAL TIGHT!!!!! My Rating: 4.9
½time: Well, for no tracklisting, it's off to one of tha BEST STARTS EVA!!!!!!!!!! I wish I knew tha infos to tha tracks, but HOPEFULLY, someone will hook me up wit it! Issue, if you readin' this/luvin' this, you KNOW you have ta hook ya boy up wit a tracklisting 'cause it'll look betta when I have it online, ya heard me! Tha lowest rated song iz only a WHOPPIN' 4.5 (which was actually a good 4.5), and there's 2 perfect rated songs wit 2 4.9's, so this iz DEFINITELY watz good!! DYIN' ta see what tha average CD rating iz... *calculates* I believe we just set a record for tha ½time!!! Young Ready's "That's How I'm Coming" was originally a 4.8 on tha ½time, which y'alls iz too. However, wit deeper statistics, his was (without bein' rounded) 4.7625. Y'alls iz 4.7666... Y'ALL SET IT BY ONLY 0.1 OF A RATING!!!!! I figured that out 'cause if your current ratings total was to be subtracted by 0.1, tha average would be 4.75. THAT'S REALLY WATZ GOOD!!! Average CD rating: 4.8!!!!!!!!!!
11.
What should I say...? >>> Sounds like a messed up "Laffy Taffy" beat in tha beginning? Thought it was familiar, but it can't be 'cause this intro iz REAL catchy!! Issue, you doin' ya thang on tha intro and hook here; this must be called "Pimp Shit". This iz DEFINITELY catchy here, and tha 1st verse here... Great job on that 1st verse, bein' nuttin' but in luv durin' high school, so that's watz good, although I don't undastand payin' for sex ($30?). Issue, you're on tha 2nd verse here, doin' a GREAT job wit your attitude! Great job from tha 2nd verse; you ALWAYS do ya thang, Issue! GREAT ending too as tha otha dude on this went "I don't luv dem bitches" (when tha beat ended)! My Rating: 4.5
12.
A much longer length this time (5:01). Let's see what we got for 12 songs deep!! >>> A slower beat intro, but it has a NICE catchiness in it! Anotha song on tha sex level, but this sounds nice! Really feelin' tha slowness in tha hook, and now, tha 1st verse iz here! Continuous sexual lyrics here, and it nice and sexual! Great job on that 1st verse, and now, tha 2nd verse here... It ain't stoppin'!! Definitely into tha sexual content here! Nice job right there; hope tha 3rd verse just as good! SMH @ tha adlib in tha 3rd verse: "Scott Storch;" lol? Still keepin' it G wit tha sexualness on this verse here. DEFINITELY a real nice sex song!! Anotha REAL NICE endin' too wit tha "bangin', just bangin'" part! My Rating: 4.4
13.
Shorter song this time (2:50); let's see what we got... >>> Sounded pretty anticipatin' wit tha first few seconds wit tha beat. Catchy hook here wit that voice! Ya "betta get ya change up" ya sayin', and now, it Issue on tha 1st verse. This iz good for you 'cause this your "theme music." Great job on that verse, Issue; you ALWAYS doin' ya thang!! Tha 2nd verse here, and it still from you, Issue. Nice job keepin' yourself satistfied. LOL @ tha "purple like Monopoly" line. Tha beat almost has an older feel to it; thumbs up on this shit! My Rating: 4.3
14.
And back to tha longer songs, lol. Tha length iz now 4:54; let's see what y'all got now! >>> Anotha REAL anticipatin' intro again (just like tha last song). Howeva, this one sounds betta! Glad it longer too so I can decide. LOL, tha hook came 4 seconds early at :20? Sounded like I was payin' attention to tha beat, and then, tha hook just came in! I really liked tha "prolly fulla pills" part too! I think this tha hook in tha beginning; it sounds REAL nice! Yea, here's tha 1st verse (right before 1:00)! "Watch me explode like a grenade when I release tha pen;" EXPLODIN' shit here!!! Really feelin' tha voice/flow here on tha 1st verse, doin' tha damn thang to tha fullest! Issue such a BEAST on dat hook how he expresses it in tha 1st 1/2 of it!! Tha 2nd verse here, and it's soundin' GREAT wit tha flow (as always)! Great "my niggaz, they spark a lot; they 'bout sprayin' somethin'" part! This shit iz DEFINITELY for tha undaground heads here!! Yea, tha 3rd verse COULDN'T HAVE BEEN ANYBODY ELSE BUT... Issue, lol!! "Actin' a donkey" on this shit, doin' tha damn thang!! GREAT job on tha 3rd verse; instant classic PROMO CD here!!! My Rating: 4.6
15.
LOL, it a roller coaster wit these lengths 'cause now, it all tha way down ta 2:43. You got only 163 seconds here, so do tha damn thang!!! >>> A jacked beat this time? How come tha "Start From Scratch" beat? Looks like tha 1st downfall on this mixtape (beat wise). Pretty good rappin' on tha 1st verse, but please, both those otha CDs were fulla original tracks; why a jacked beat now? Pretty good rappin' on tha 2nd verse also. Still, no 4.0 rating this time. Glad it was short, and there wasn't even any Issue on it either. My Rating: 3.7
16. "Money"
No more abnormal shit, please! >>> Whether this beat iz original or not, pretty good start. This I've heard before wit tha "run it like an athlete" part. But yea, you picked a GREAT song, ESPECIALLY for tha #16 slot on this CD! Early in tha CD, where I was sayin' there was a lotta songs about money, this iz tha main anthem. Kevin says "I'm 'bout my money, dawg" in tha hook. When I hear rappers say "dawg," you KNOW I luv it; TIGHT hook! He even on tha 1st verse here, deliverin' that street shit! I like how he said "dawg" at 1:25 also! "Str8 out tha projects," so you KNOW he on his shit! DEFINITELY a nice 1st verse!! Feelin' tha 2nd verse from Issue a WHOLE lot; "on your job all tha time servin' fiends & dummies!" You KNOW I feel you when you loaded on that good shit! Only 2 verses? I kinda am a lil' hungry for more... My Current Rating: 4.6
17.
3:01 on tha length this time. Based off that length, it could be familiar... Let's see what this song brings... >>> ??? BAD START??? WTF wit tha gay female vocal sample/boring beat/song vibe/fade-in intro? Nice job on tha rappin' in tha 1st verse though; great rhymes. Aight 2nd verse here, although I feel tha "choose right" part when it comes to tha friends. You KNOW I had problems wit that my whole life 'til Louisiana saved my life Late 2007! Even Issue on this, wit only 34 seconds left? Let's see what he got... WTF @ tha hospital sound effect at 2:45? Too short of a verse... My Rating: 3.3
18.
*Sigh* I thought this was gon EASILY be a 5* automatic rated CD (when all tha songs are 4.0 or higher rated songs). Too bad for tha 2 fuck ups, but at least I got a WHOLE LOTTA EXCITEMENT outta most of this CD!!! >>> Even y'all sighin' in tha beginning, huh? Anotha beat not really for me, although at least this song sounds betta wit tha smokin' in tha beginning. Glad y'all "fulla dat shit," so that's a plus. Good job on tha 1st verse. Tha hook from Issue iz DEFINITELY nice, and I'm glad that female iz back again! This time, she on tha 2nd verse, doin' a nice job too! Glad she wants y'all ta "roll up tha swisha." Issue ALWAYS keeps this shit hood, ESPECIALLY how he delivers tha hook! Even on tha 3rd verse this time, so that's DEFINITELY watz good!! Keepin' this shit hot at all times; thumbs up! My Rating: 4.2
19.
Only 2 songs left of this CD... >>> LOL @ tha intro!! It just went nuts!! Issue's "out his body" on this shit, doin' tha damn thang on that hook!!! He on tha 1st verse here, doin' tha damn thang at ALL TIMES! Gotta luv how he said "shiiid" at :55; doin' tha damn thang here! Yea, tha 2nd verse soundin' REAL NICE here!!! Just gotta luv these attitudes and flows!!! That "bitch, I been thuggin'" part at 1:48 was REAL, REAL nice!!! LOL @ tha "hit you wit that heat like wet laundry" part; great shit! Tha 3rd verse here soundin' REAL NICE too!! Really luvin' all these voices & attitudes wit tha way these tracks flow!! REAL nice song right here, doin' tha damn thang!! My Rating: 4.6
20. Outro
Ewe... Only endin' wit 1:07 on tha length? Must be an outro... I BETTA hear y'all talk! >>> Yup, an outro. Tha dude on tha outro soundin' NICE! Glad you "got X-Fyle & Q-Red on tha tracks" (and it's not "X-Fyles"). Why he have ta say "got Rick Ross, Pleasure P, Bun B," on tha feature part? I rated those songs quite low. Plus, they NOT LOUISIANA, so I wouldn't give a fuck anyway. But, based off of that, I guess this came out before "We Got Issues!" I didn't know tha dates, so that's why I didn't know what order ta review 'em in. Either way, keep up tha great work, LOUISIANA style!! My Rating: N/A
Overall: It became 2 hours flat on tha review... Nice job wit most of tha songs on here. I felt REAL, REAL good about 'em!! Keep up this GR8 work 'cause I LUV my undaground Louisiana shit from tha 225 ALL DAY!!!
Rankings (according to my ratings):
18. Track #17 3.3
17. Track #15 3.7
16. Track #18 4.2
15. Track #13 4.3
14. Track #12 4.4
13. Track #11 4.5
12. Track #2 4.5
11. Track #5 4.6
10. "Money" 4.6
09. Track #14 4.6
08. Track #19 4.6
07. Track #9 4.6
06. "Catch Me (Remix)" 4.7
05. Track #8 4.7
04. Track #7 4.9
03. Track #10 Feat. Q-Red 4.9
02. Track #4 5.0
01. Track #3 5.0 (tha polo song)
Average CD Review:
Total Score: 81.1
Total Songs: / 18
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Average CD Rating: 4.5
^ Just like "We Got Issues!", there were 5 4.6 rated songs, but they WEREN'T on tha battle for #1 'cause there were a NICE 6 songs betta!! Hope Issue responds to my reviews I did for him 'cause if he don't, I'ma be upset, especially if I can't get a tracklisting/front cover for this!
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