Reviewed
on 10.17.2009
(Review #324)
Good mornin’ again, lol (I’m on tha crazy grind). It’s ya boy
FrankieThaLuckyDog, wit my only remainin’ review ta do: It’s for legendary Big
Mike, and here goes my review for his Serious As Can Be CD! Start
Time: 9:10 AM | End Time: 10:27 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 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 #324)
reviewed on 10.17.2009 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.
01. “You Niggas Ain’t Holdin’”
Looks like a title that tells tha truth!! Let’s see if this gon be a REAL GR8 start!! >>> No intro needed, as you start off rappin’. Tha beat iz pretty cool wit its Rock taste. Good job wit tha lyrics here for a 30+ year old (I think). Nice job on tha 1st verse, as I felt what you said; tha hook iz DEFINITELY catchy wit tha rhythm of tha beat! Glad you expressin’ who “fraud” on tha 2nd verse from tha “17th Ward” and err-where in New Orleans, ya dig. Definitely felt dat 2nd verse, as you’re just doin’ tha damn thang! Nice job wit this openin’ song here; lookin’ forward to your older CDs in my Louisiana Reviewz Marathon! I already reviewed your 1st one, so that ain’t tha end! My Rating: 4.3
02. “The N.O.”
I already really like tha title, so lemme hear what you got ta say about “tha N.O.,” 2009 style!! >>> Tha beat here iz catchy, and it sounds like it’s real hot! Thanx for tha 22 second beat intro! Sounds like REAL GOOD lyrical content here, discussin’ about tha “17th Ward” again, hearin’ more! Nice “put friends together like The Letterman” part! Definitely inta what you’re spittin’ here, as it was REAL good!! Oh, there’s no hook (just tha beat)? Cool ‘cause I DEFINITELY like tha beat! Tha 2nd verse iz okay fa me, but got betta around tha 2:25 mark. Still spittin’ real good shit here! How RAW wit tha “holiday turkey wit no stuffin’” part ta end tha 2nd verse off! Still comin’ through good on tha 3rd verse; str8 hood shit. My Rating: 4.1
03. “It’s All Good”
I agree, when it comes to tha shit you’re spittin’! >>> Hearin’ more of tha Rock type of sound in tha beginning as well as a “real Southern” relaxin’ vibe for tha intro. Pretty good rappin’ in tha 1st verse; likin’ tha lyrical content once again here. Soundin’ like a whole entire verse song. Tha “peed” on part towards tha 2:20 mark was RAW! My Rating: 4.0
04. “Animal”
Increased tha length ALL THA WAY ta 5:08!! Let’s see how much you can unleash on this track!! >>> More background instruments in tha beat; an okay start fa me. Pretty good hook, and tha 1st verse iz off to a good start; thanx again for all tha facts. Tight “put my hands ‘round they throat like a turtle-neck sweata” part! Tha 2nd verse iz right: “Tha truth iz what you’re hearin’;” agreed! I liked tha spellin’ at tha end wit tha “B-I-G M-I-K-E N-A-W-L-I-N-S P-H-A-T-S!” Tha start to tha 3rd verse started off pretty good! You did ya thang on tha 3rd verse, and you said, “not a snitch like Scarface;” that was raw. My bad if I’m behind wit any entertainment news, but Scarface snitched on who? My Rating: 4.1
05. “The Game”
It seems like you’re givin’ me good info about “tha game” throughout your songs; let’s hear a WHOLE song on it now! >>> Interestin’ beat start as it sounds like somethin’s goin’ back n’ forth. I hear tha hook now, and tha beat sounds nice and catchy, as well as soundin’ good fa this shit. Nice job on tha lyrics about “tha game” on tha hook too! Sounds like tha 1st verse iz deliverin’ dat street shit. Sounds like a nice, long 1st verse, remindin’ me of my Louisiana Reviewz Marathon CDs wit tha 5+ minute length songs and real long verses. Tha beginning to tha 2nd verse was catchy wit tha “my, my, my!” Also, tha “niggaz smellin’ they piss” part was anotha raw line! REAL GR8 rappin’ goin’ on in tha 2nd verse; str8 hood shit here!! Gr8 3rd verse also, spittin’ CONSISTENT shit here!! My Rating: 4.3
06. “Ride On” Feat. Akon
Tha 1st feature here, and it’s from Akon. Let’s see what y’all put together… >>> Sounds like it’s 90’s or somethin’ wit tha beat. Tha beat intro iz above decent I would say. You’re startin’ it off wit tha 1st verse, rappin’ some pretty good hood shit here. I like that “I couldn’t swallow dat pill, though” part wit tha shit you talked about (“tryna get some zZzzZzzZzz’s”). What’s wit tha hook? Why iz it tha same as C-Murder & Akon “One False Move”? That wasn’t a good move; it’s like a fake feature. It doesn’t matter ta me ‘cause I’m not crazy about Akon, NOR iz he a Louisiana artist! Nice job on tha 2nd verse wit tha real life lyrics. My Rating: 3.8
07. “Beautiful Earth”
Not sure about tha title, so lemme hear tha song… >>> I neva know wit these beat starts ‘cause your lyrical content makes me like tha song betta by tha time it ends. Tha 1st verse startin’ off gr8 mixin’ “tha streets” wit a “warrior.” I’m not really into tha “forgivin’” type of songs, so this might not be for me. There’s a random singer on tha hook; not really for me, includin’ you sayin’, “beautiful death.” A lil’ too much goin’ on wit tha preachin’ in tha 2nd verse. Kinda feelin’ weird wit tha whole “takin’ back” tha whole “crack, sellin’” shit. I don’t know… I like hearin’ about people sellin’ shit and shit, so that was kinda odd ta hear a whole “takin’ it back” perspective. I’ll give it a lyrical rating so people can’t bitch about me not goin’ fa this. Lyrical Rating: 4.4 | My Rating: 2.7
½time: Feelin’ this CD, I must say. It’s a lil’ different, but then again, you’re much older than most of tha people I typically review. Keep spittin’ tha shit you be spittin’ about tha streetz and hood you grew up in! Average CD rating iz currently at 3.9.
08. “On My Grind”
It has tha same length of 3:57 like tha last song, only tha title seems like it’s more for me; lemme see how it sounds! >>> Sounds like a lil’ bit of a West Coast style here in tha beat. Tha beat nearly sounds familiar; okay start. Not really catchy here, although tha lyrics are above average. Anotha different singer on tha hook; not really for me, sorry. I thought this song would go hard than sound laid back. Again, more good lyrical content in tha 2nd verse, but I can’t feel it. I guess tha 3rd verse was above average again. Actually, I think tha hook iz a lil’ bit catchy for most wit tha way tha title iz said. Once again, I’ll do anotha lyrical rating fa this one. Lyrical Rating: 4.3 | My Rating: 3.1
09. “Smile For The Camera”
Not sure what this gon bring out for your age; let’s see… >>> No intro, lol? Tha beginning wit tha lyrics sound good fa me wit tha “poppin’ pillz & smokin’” part! Catchy verse, and tha hook iz pretty catchy too, especially wit tha “do ya thang fa daddy,” lol! Pretty good 2nd verse too. Not much ta say, but this iz pretty catchy fa tha ladies. Nice job on tha 3rd verse too, “doin’ ya thang” for these ladies! My Rating: 4.0
10. “Ride With Me”
Let’s see how you gon make this one sound fa 5:09 on tha length! >>> Wasn’t sure about how you sung tha intro, but I guess it introduced itself to a pretty good song, as tha beat iz on its “ridin’ to” shit. Sounds like an escape song, lol. Nice job wit tha “on tha escape” type of lyrics in tha 1st verse. You kept it goin’ on tha 2nd verse, “leavin’ your homie Louisiana.” Glad you expressin’ how much you hate snitches on tha 3rd verse; good job. Nice job puttin’ tha hook again before tha song ended, as well as you talkin’ at tha end. My Rating: 3.9
11. “Stone Cold”
Let’s see… >>> Ooh, a better beat start I think… Well, tha singin’ iz ruinin’ tha beginning fa me. No, singin’ in tha hook. It’s not that bad, but it’s unexpected; at least source tha featured artist! Actually, tha lyrics in tha hook go hard for tha streetz at least. Tha 1st verse you’re doin’ iz soundin’ GOOD here; str8 consistent shit here! Glad you got a lotta lyrics ta spit, as you’re fillin’ up tha 2nd verse wit all your street shit! Keepin’ tha street shit goin’ on in tha 3rd verse; nice job! Good job wit tha fade-out ending wit tha hook! My Rating: 3.8
12. “Fuck With Me”
This could be a good song wit this title… >>> This iz MUCH more upbeat right here! A lil’ bit of a West Coast twist here, and your flow + lyrics are REAL good here! LOL @ “I’m shakin’ my dick at ya hood.” Nice job on tha 1st verse, and tha hook sounds NICE fa this shit! You’re REALLY goin’ berserk on tha 2nd verse!!! Tha lyrical content and flow iz just CRAZY!!! STILL GOIN’ NUTS ON THA 3RD VERSE!!! My Rating: 4.5
13. “The Sermon”
Looks like this one gon be REAL GOOD too; gr8 title!! >>> I thought tha beat intro was familiar for a sec, but I don’t know it. Tha intro of you talkin’ was a good introduction ta this song. Tha beat iz aight, but tha start to tha 1st verse iz soundin’ GR8 wit its content from you! Nice job spittin’ good shit on tha 1st verse; tha hook iz also catchy wit tha talkin’. Good job on tha 2nd verse too for this song. Tha 3rd verse sounds good too for a start; str8 for tha hood! REAL GOOD “act like a baby teethin’” part too; ALWAYS expect tha unexpected gr8 lines from you! Tha 3rd talkin’ during tha hook sounds GOOD! I like how it rhymes also! My Rating: 4.1
14. “All My G’s”
Got tha last song here; let’s see how you show your gangstaz luv… >>> Glad it ain’t a depressin’ ending; a DEFINITE gangsta anthem here! Your gangsta/hood side showed on tha 1st verse, as you’re nothin’ ta be played wit! Nice job on tha 2nd verse too, keepin’ it street! Again, nice job on tha 3rd verse. I hear a sample of Nas & Quan’s “Just A Moment” in tha background during tha last hook; that was different. Nice job right here wit this joint! My Rating: 4.3
Overall: Turned out ta be a pretty good CD, I must say. Your rappin’ iz DEFINITELY gr8 for your age, and you STILL spit it VERY well!! A lotta catchy lyrics wit this CD, so people should check it out!
Rankings (according to my ratings):
14. “Beautiful Earth” 2.7
13. “On My Grind” 3.1
12. “Ride On” Feat. Akon 3.8
11. “Stone Cold” 3.8
10. “Ride With Me” 3.9
09. “It’s All Good” 4.0
08. “Smile For The Camera” 4.0
07. “The Sermon” 4.1
06. “Animal” 4.1
05. “The N.O.” 4.1
04. “The Game” 4.3
03. “You Niggas Ain’t Holdin’” 4.3
02. “All My G’s” 4.3
01. “Fuck With Me” 4.5
Average CD Rating Review:
Total Score: 55.0
Total Songs: / 14
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Average CD Rating: 3.9
01. “You Niggas Ain’t Holdin’”
Looks like a title that tells tha truth!! Let’s see if this gon be a REAL GR8 start!! >>> No intro needed, as you start off rappin’. Tha beat iz pretty cool wit its Rock taste. Good job wit tha lyrics here for a 30+ year old (I think). Nice job on tha 1st verse, as I felt what you said; tha hook iz DEFINITELY catchy wit tha rhythm of tha beat! Glad you expressin’ who “fraud” on tha 2nd verse from tha “17th Ward” and err-where in New Orleans, ya dig. Definitely felt dat 2nd verse, as you’re just doin’ tha damn thang! Nice job wit this openin’ song here; lookin’ forward to your older CDs in my Louisiana Reviewz Marathon! I already reviewed your 1st one, so that ain’t tha end! My Rating: 4.3
02. “The N.O.”
I already really like tha title, so lemme hear what you got ta say about “tha N.O.,” 2009 style!! >>> Tha beat here iz catchy, and it sounds like it’s real hot! Thanx for tha 22 second beat intro! Sounds like REAL GOOD lyrical content here, discussin’ about tha “17th Ward” again, hearin’ more! Nice “put friends together like The Letterman” part! Definitely inta what you’re spittin’ here, as it was REAL good!! Oh, there’s no hook (just tha beat)? Cool ‘cause I DEFINITELY like tha beat! Tha 2nd verse iz okay fa me, but got betta around tha 2:25 mark. Still spittin’ real good shit here! How RAW wit tha “holiday turkey wit no stuffin’” part ta end tha 2nd verse off! Still comin’ through good on tha 3rd verse; str8 hood shit. My Rating: 4.1
03. “It’s All Good”
I agree, when it comes to tha shit you’re spittin’! >>> Hearin’ more of tha Rock type of sound in tha beginning as well as a “real Southern” relaxin’ vibe for tha intro. Pretty good rappin’ in tha 1st verse; likin’ tha lyrical content once again here. Soundin’ like a whole entire verse song. Tha “peed” on part towards tha 2:20 mark was RAW! My Rating: 4.0
04. “Animal”
Increased tha length ALL THA WAY ta 5:08!! Let’s see how much you can unleash on this track!! >>> More background instruments in tha beat; an okay start fa me. Pretty good hook, and tha 1st verse iz off to a good start; thanx again for all tha facts. Tight “put my hands ‘round they throat like a turtle-neck sweata” part! Tha 2nd verse iz right: “Tha truth iz what you’re hearin’;” agreed! I liked tha spellin’ at tha end wit tha “B-I-G M-I-K-E N-A-W-L-I-N-S P-H-A-T-S!” Tha start to tha 3rd verse started off pretty good! You did ya thang on tha 3rd verse, and you said, “not a snitch like Scarface;” that was raw. My bad if I’m behind wit any entertainment news, but Scarface snitched on who? My Rating: 4.1
05. “The Game”
It seems like you’re givin’ me good info about “tha game” throughout your songs; let’s hear a WHOLE song on it now! >>> Interestin’ beat start as it sounds like somethin’s goin’ back n’ forth. I hear tha hook now, and tha beat sounds nice and catchy, as well as soundin’ good fa this shit. Nice job on tha lyrics about “tha game” on tha hook too! Sounds like tha 1st verse iz deliverin’ dat street shit. Sounds like a nice, long 1st verse, remindin’ me of my Louisiana Reviewz Marathon CDs wit tha 5+ minute length songs and real long verses. Tha beginning to tha 2nd verse was catchy wit tha “my, my, my!” Also, tha “niggaz smellin’ they piss” part was anotha raw line! REAL GR8 rappin’ goin’ on in tha 2nd verse; str8 hood shit here!! Gr8 3rd verse also, spittin’ CONSISTENT shit here!! My Rating: 4.3
06. “Ride On” Feat. Akon
Tha 1st feature here, and it’s from Akon. Let’s see what y’all put together… >>> Sounds like it’s 90’s or somethin’ wit tha beat. Tha beat intro iz above decent I would say. You’re startin’ it off wit tha 1st verse, rappin’ some pretty good hood shit here. I like that “I couldn’t swallow dat pill, though” part wit tha shit you talked about (“tryna get some zZzzZzzZzz’s”). What’s wit tha hook? Why iz it tha same as C-Murder & Akon “One False Move”? That wasn’t a good move; it’s like a fake feature. It doesn’t matter ta me ‘cause I’m not crazy about Akon, NOR iz he a Louisiana artist! Nice job on tha 2nd verse wit tha real life lyrics. My Rating: 3.8
07. “Beautiful Earth”
Not sure about tha title, so lemme hear tha song… >>> I neva know wit these beat starts ‘cause your lyrical content makes me like tha song betta by tha time it ends. Tha 1st verse startin’ off gr8 mixin’ “tha streets” wit a “warrior.” I’m not really into tha “forgivin’” type of songs, so this might not be for me. There’s a random singer on tha hook; not really for me, includin’ you sayin’, “beautiful death.” A lil’ too much goin’ on wit tha preachin’ in tha 2nd verse. Kinda feelin’ weird wit tha whole “takin’ back” tha whole “crack, sellin’” shit. I don’t know… I like hearin’ about people sellin’ shit and shit, so that was kinda odd ta hear a whole “takin’ it back” perspective. I’ll give it a lyrical rating so people can’t bitch about me not goin’ fa this. Lyrical Rating: 4.4 | My Rating: 2.7
½time: Feelin’ this CD, I must say. It’s a lil’ different, but then again, you’re much older than most of tha people I typically review. Keep spittin’ tha shit you be spittin’ about tha streetz and hood you grew up in! Average CD rating iz currently at 3.9.
08. “On My Grind”
It has tha same length of 3:57 like tha last song, only tha title seems like it’s more for me; lemme see how it sounds! >>> Sounds like a lil’ bit of a West Coast style here in tha beat. Tha beat nearly sounds familiar; okay start. Not really catchy here, although tha lyrics are above average. Anotha different singer on tha hook; not really for me, sorry. I thought this song would go hard than sound laid back. Again, more good lyrical content in tha 2nd verse, but I can’t feel it. I guess tha 3rd verse was above average again. Actually, I think tha hook iz a lil’ bit catchy for most wit tha way tha title iz said. Once again, I’ll do anotha lyrical rating fa this one. Lyrical Rating: 4.3 | My Rating: 3.1
09. “Smile For The Camera”
Not sure what this gon bring out for your age; let’s see… >>> No intro, lol? Tha beginning wit tha lyrics sound good fa me wit tha “poppin’ pillz & smokin’” part! Catchy verse, and tha hook iz pretty catchy too, especially wit tha “do ya thang fa daddy,” lol! Pretty good 2nd verse too. Not much ta say, but this iz pretty catchy fa tha ladies. Nice job on tha 3rd verse too, “doin’ ya thang” for these ladies! My Rating: 4.0
10. “Ride With Me”
Let’s see how you gon make this one sound fa 5:09 on tha length! >>> Wasn’t sure about how you sung tha intro, but I guess it introduced itself to a pretty good song, as tha beat iz on its “ridin’ to” shit. Sounds like an escape song, lol. Nice job wit tha “on tha escape” type of lyrics in tha 1st verse. You kept it goin’ on tha 2nd verse, “leavin’ your homie Louisiana.” Glad you expressin’ how much you hate snitches on tha 3rd verse; good job. Nice job puttin’ tha hook again before tha song ended, as well as you talkin’ at tha end. My Rating: 3.9
11. “Stone Cold”
Let’s see… >>> Ooh, a better beat start I think… Well, tha singin’ iz ruinin’ tha beginning fa me. No, singin’ in tha hook. It’s not that bad, but it’s unexpected; at least source tha featured artist! Actually, tha lyrics in tha hook go hard for tha streetz at least. Tha 1st verse you’re doin’ iz soundin’ GOOD here; str8 consistent shit here! Glad you got a lotta lyrics ta spit, as you’re fillin’ up tha 2nd verse wit all your street shit! Keepin’ tha street shit goin’ on in tha 3rd verse; nice job! Good job wit tha fade-out ending wit tha hook! My Rating: 3.8
12. “Fuck With Me”
This could be a good song wit this title… >>> This iz MUCH more upbeat right here! A lil’ bit of a West Coast twist here, and your flow + lyrics are REAL good here! LOL @ “I’m shakin’ my dick at ya hood.” Nice job on tha 1st verse, and tha hook sounds NICE fa this shit! You’re REALLY goin’ berserk on tha 2nd verse!!! Tha lyrical content and flow iz just CRAZY!!! STILL GOIN’ NUTS ON THA 3RD VERSE!!! My Rating: 4.5
13. “The Sermon”
Looks like this one gon be REAL GOOD too; gr8 title!! >>> I thought tha beat intro was familiar for a sec, but I don’t know it. Tha intro of you talkin’ was a good introduction ta this song. Tha beat iz aight, but tha start to tha 1st verse iz soundin’ GR8 wit its content from you! Nice job spittin’ good shit on tha 1st verse; tha hook iz also catchy wit tha talkin’. Good job on tha 2nd verse too for this song. Tha 3rd verse sounds good too for a start; str8 for tha hood! REAL GOOD “act like a baby teethin’” part too; ALWAYS expect tha unexpected gr8 lines from you! Tha 3rd talkin’ during tha hook sounds GOOD! I like how it rhymes also! My Rating: 4.1
14. “All My G’s”
Got tha last song here; let’s see how you show your gangstaz luv… >>> Glad it ain’t a depressin’ ending; a DEFINITE gangsta anthem here! Your gangsta/hood side showed on tha 1st verse, as you’re nothin’ ta be played wit! Nice job on tha 2nd verse too, keepin’ it street! Again, nice job on tha 3rd verse. I hear a sample of Nas & Quan’s “Just A Moment” in tha background during tha last hook; that was different. Nice job right here wit this joint! My Rating: 4.3
Overall: Turned out ta be a pretty good CD, I must say. Your rappin’ iz DEFINITELY gr8 for your age, and you STILL spit it VERY well!! A lotta catchy lyrics wit this CD, so people should check it out!
Rankings (according to my ratings):
14. “Beautiful Earth” 2.7
13. “On My Grind” 3.1
12. “Ride On” Feat. Akon 3.8
11. “Stone Cold” 3.8
10. “Ride With Me” 3.9
09. “It’s All Good” 4.0
08. “Smile For The Camera” 4.0
07. “The Sermon” 4.1
06. “Animal” 4.1
05. “The N.O.” 4.1
04. “The Game” 4.3
03. “You Niggas Ain’t Holdin’” 4.3
02. “All My G’s” 4.3
01. “Fuck With Me” 4.5
Average CD Rating Review:
Total Score: 55.0
Total Songs: / 14
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Average CD Rating: 3.9
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that serious as can be is a 100% bootleg,someone stole some master tapes out the studio & came up with this we in the process of sueing the one responsible for it
ReplyDelete^ Good lookin' on that info. Good luck wit tryna sue tha person; hope you get tha money for it!
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