Review #348: C-Murder, Tru Sosa & Joey Queans "Community Service Vol. 1"

Reviewed on 12.06.2009 (Review #348)




*Yawn* FrankieThaLuckyDog here and it’s pretty rough that I still have a lil’ less than 20 reviewz left ta do… I feel like it NEVA FUCKIN’ ENDS, lol!! But, I ain’t wastin’ anymore time; I just gon get into tha next one! Here goes my review fa C-Murder, Tru Sosa & Joey Queans Community Service Vol. 1! Start Time: 9:33 PM | End Time: 11:07 PM


Quick Note: I rate each song from 1.0 – 5.0. Each rating iz my own opinion!! I only please myself with 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) so 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.

© 2009 CD Review by FrankieThaLuckyDog. Other than tha main artist or affiliated people with tha main artist, this review iz to not be used in anyone else’s words!


01. “Intro”
Let’s start this thang off! >>> Oh, it’s a song (2:27 on tha length)! Tha beat sounds pretty good for an intro start! Thumbs up on tha speaker fa tha intro. DJ Hectik mixin’ this one too? Doesn’t sound like it… Here’s C-Murder speakin’ on tha intro! LOL @ “niggaz and niggetz!” You a fool, C! Feelin’ tha rappin’ here, from a “community service” perspective! Tru Sosa a fool just like C-Murder does his thang on his tracks!! Nice job wit tha intro! My Rating: 4.4


02. “Fast Life (Remix)”
Remixin’ it here; let’s see what it’ll sound like! >>> So far, an aight start. At least there’s gangsta lyrics in tha hook so there’s at least a plus. What a nice job also on tha 1st verse! You KNOW when you got three gangsta-ass dudes (C-Murder, Tru Sosa & Joey Queans), you KNOW it’s a wrap!! Tha 2nd verse iz also pretty strong wit tha gangsta style here. Great job wit tha content here, supplyin’ tha gangstaz! My Rating: 3.9


03. “I’m The Man” Feat. Gunz
Lookin’ like this’ll tear tha roof off; let’s see what this one’ll be like! >>> Tha beat sounds pretty cool with its upbeat tempo. Tha hook iz pretty cool wit tha title and it bein’ catchy. On tha grind wit tha 1st verse here; likin’ tha street content once again! Iz tha dude on tha 2nd verse “19?” I think that’s what he said. Either way, you KNOW when you a gangsta, you spit REAL TIGHT Rap music!! This iz almost givin’ me a Philly-borderline vibe while listenin’ to this due to all tha gangstaness and tha vocals! Tha last verse DEFINITELY put it down!! When fuckin’ wit this mixtape, it’s 3x a charm when it comes to tha gangstaisms!! I liked tha slowed down ending too ta end this joint off! My Rating: 4.2


04. “Get It In”
Should be gr8 as well! >>> DEFINITELY a cold beat right here!! You KNOW when you got C-Murder startin’ it off by talkin’, it gon go REAL HARD!!! Great job wit tha 1st verse, keepin’ it gangsta to tha fullest at ALL times!! Tha 2nd verse still keepin’ this shit hot! Like I said wit tha last song, I nearly feel that this whole CD has a borderline Philly sound with its gangsta styles; I like it! My Rating: 4.1


05. “You Don’t Want” Feat. C-Murder
If this iz “featuring C-Murder,” then who’s mixtape iz this really? I thought it was all three of y’all (C, Tru & Joey)? Either way, heard this today and here’s what I had ta say about it: Tha raw sounds of C-Murder!!! Gotta luv tha gutta beat and tha grimy hook!! NOBODY “wants” what C-Murder was negatively hit with! Tha 1st verse did its thang; you REAL gutta wit it, C!! You NEVA stop what you’re doin’, whether you’re in jail or not!! Tha 2nd verse sounds aight fa what he iz doin’ (Tru)… Tha 3rd verse iz soundin’ good wit C on it, doin’ tha damn thang here! My Current Rating: 4.4


06. “Whip It”
I heard DJ Hectik on tha outro of tha last song, sayin’ he gon, “Take it to tha kitchen!” If this iz so fa this joint, then this iz DEFINITELY watz good!! REALLY lookin’ forward ta hearin’ it!! >>> Likin’ tha slow vocals here wit tha grimy hook!! REAL GLAD it’s on tha drug level too! Tha 1st verse sounds good; you know tha lyrics go hard for tha streetz! Real good hook once again, ESPECIALLY what you’re cookin’ up, Sosa! Tha damn thang was also done on tha 2nd verse too. It’s pretty easy ta make a hot song when you make a song like this, ya dig! My Rating: 4.4


07. C-Murder Thuggin’ (C-Murder Speaks On It)
And as on tha mp3 info, it says, “C-Murder Speaks On It.” Let’s see what he’s gotta say for a lil’ intermission… >>> Anotha gangsta-ass skit from C! Oh wait, this iz a repeat skit? LMAO! That’s a 1st!! Heard this on tha original Community Service mixtape and I said this: Anotha gangsta-ass skit here from dat boy C-Murder! Keep this shit up; I like how you said, “bruh.” I just fuckin’ luv that word wit all my heart, lol!! My Rating: N/A


08. “Interstate (Remix)”
This should be a good song also. You KNOW it’s tha shit when you rap about tha “interstate” and all that! >>> Sounds like tha “Fast Life” song so far. Tha hook once again iz good; I might like it betta than tha “Fast Life” one. Tha beat still rolls through and tha 1st verse sounds good. I don’t know about tha Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em reference… Time for tha 2nd verse here and it still keeps it street like this whole mixtape, ya dig! Tha 3rd verse sounds cool; I like tha voice! Looks like a lotta dollaz are flowin’ in tha 3rd verse so that’s watz good! My Rating: 4.0


09. “6 Shots”
Interestin’ title fa this mixtape; this should be ANOTHA good song also, lol! >>> Weird vocal singer for tha hook; it sounds pretty good though for this beat. Sounds like Sosa’s takin’ ova this mixtape as he’s all ova this mixtape most of tha time. That’s cool although I was predictin’ it was gonna alternate between tha three of y’all. Tha 1st verse on this was good. Let’s see what you got fa tha 2nd verse… Ooh, I think this iz Joey ‘cause tha voice iz different and captured my attention quicker. Still havin’ good rhymes here; when are they gonna blow tha roof off again? Tha bridge was aight. Glad it’s on tha street level just like tha hook. There was a Ziggly check in at tha end too. My Rating: 3.8


10. “Colorful Money”
LOL @ tha title; explain this one! >>> Sounds like a typical hook wit tha screwed voice. I would’ve expected more (like some colors) in tha hook. Sosa’s on tha 1st verse again… I really think it should switch up ‘cause my ratings aren’t extremely high… Either way, good job on tha 1st verse. Tha 2nd verse sounds good. It’s even betta wit tha drug related thingz towards tha end, ya dig! My Rating: 4.3


11. C-Murder Thuggin’ (C-Murder Speaks On It Pt. 2)
LOL, iz it a repeat again, lol? >>> I think this iz different. It sounded much betta since he said he’s “got dat work.” Good check in, my boy! My Rating: N/A


½time: Looks like a good start! I’ve been reviewin’ such gr8 CDs consistently, lol! Tha average CD rating iz currently a 4.2 right now, so y’all know y’all doin’ a good job!


12. “Dope Game” Feat. C Jonez
Should be what I expect it ta be… REAL GOOD ‘cause of tha title!! >>> LOL @ tha “Stuntin’ Like My Daddy” sample wit it bein’ Weezy. Sounds like dat Jonez dude iz 1st up on tha plate, doin’ a NICE job startin’ off tha 1st verse wit his shit! He sounded cool on his verse so I give him props! And now, back ta you, Sosa, on tha 2nd verse… Soundin’ good once again; more on tha typical side though for tha lyrics. You even “been hustlin’ since 15;” that’s watz good fa you! Tha 3rd verse DEFINITELY sounds cool wit tha flow; gotta like dat voice! Glad it’s mixin’ in some drugged up lyrics, ya dig! My Rating: 4.3


13. “Get Ya Weight Up” Feat. Fiend
Ooh, tha BIG one from tha last mixtape!!! REAL GLAD this one made it!!! Sounds like a representa from tha “3rd Ward” (as he said). DEFINITELY a HOT intro here as it’s mixin’ gangsta shit wit a REAL TIGHT beat!! Tha hook iz here and it’s TOO TIGHT!!! I only got through ½ of tha hook and already luved it to tha fullest!! I hear tha title now and it’s DEFINITELY havin’ tha streetz on lock!!! REAL GR8 voice for tha 1st verse; SO GANGSTA here!!! REALLY doin’ tha damn thang here; such a GR8 16!!! Tha 2nd verse iz here and tha dude iz just TOO GR8 on this shit!! You KNOW I luv it when undaground Rap music REALLY goes tha undaground route!! I WISH more people would take notice!! That’s why I do these reviewz ta gain attention!! Tha 3rd verse iz here and you (Tru) DEFINITELY know this iz that true gangsta shit!! My Current Rating: 4.9


14. “Hat Low”
What do we got fa a title like this? Looks like I may like it also! >>> Decent beat start and tha beginning iz decent so far for tha 1st verse. Tha hook sounds like it’s on a dancin’ tip… It’s not tha worst but it’s just okay for me; nothin’ ta be excited about. Tha rhymes are betta in tha 2nd verse so thumbs up on that. LOL @ tha car startin’ at 2:07! Tha rest of tha 2:00 area sounded pretty good. I think tha hook shouldn’t’ve been repeated an extra time. Oh, shit, lol! My dawg B.G. on tha check in towards tha end; gotta FUCKIN’ LUV his “wahhhhhhhhhhhhh! Wazzam, wazzam, wazzam, wazzam” shit!!!!! My Rating: 3.6


15. “For The Streets”
Perfect “for tha mixtape” too, lol. >>> Nice C-Murder check in durin’ tha beginning wit tha “got dat work” part again too mixed in wit this nice beat! Tha hook sounds pretty good, typically “for tha streetz!” Lots of gangsta shit throughout tha 1st verse! Tha car speeded away again at 1:55 this time; good transition to tha 2nd verse! Nice job wit tha 2nd verse too, doin’ tha damn thang for these streetz! Tha 3rd verse has a lil’ betta flow here; likin’ it. My Rating: 4.3


16. “Solid As A Rock”
LOL @ tha title; DEFINITELY on its shit right now!!! >>> And we got a Reggae sample for tha hook; good shit, fa real!! Pretty good hook and tha 1st verse iz somewhat aight for a start. I’m assumin’ that’s you, Sosa, again, lol? I like tha end of tha 1st verse wit tha “download tha music. Half these muthafuckaz fake” part. What do you think I do wit all this music I download? Review ERR-BODY ta see what err-body’s like, ya dig! Pretty good 2nd verse on this too. My Rating: 4.1


17. “Summer After Summer”
Anotha gr8 title; let’s see how this one iz! >>> Nice “succeedin’” speech in tha beginning as well as C-Murder checkin’ in too! Good beat and aight hook here; it’s pretty catchy too wit tha title. You’re exposin’ your fresh on tha only verse here; nothin’ much ta say about it though… My Rating: 3.7


18. “Bangin’”
I don’t know what ta say for tha preview… >>> No wonder why I was confused… I thought it was gonna be gangsta but it sounds too soft for an intro? Other than tha soft beat, tha lyrics in tha 1st verse are really on tha gangsta tip! There’s ALWAYS a plus when you fuckin’ wit either C, Tru or Joey!! You’re back on tha 2nd verse and it doesn’t really impress me like tha 1st verse did. Needed a lil’ bit of a recovery from tha softness and you’re not exactly helpin’ much here… It’s still gr8 lyrics though that you’re spittin’. My Rating: 3.8


19. “Cutty Buddy”
??? ??? Why?!? >>> I was just ‘bout ta say, “DatPiff didn’t take this outta their folder?” Then again, I got this from a blog. I like how it’s actually “Cutty Buddy” for tha sample and not tha “Cuddy Buddy” that Mike Jones made (‘cause T-Pain says, “Trilltown,” in tha hook)! Either way, gay ta have this beat and tha T-Pain hook! No comment on tha 1st verse; really drained down material for this mixtape! And nothin’ really ta say about tha 2nd verse too. You know I stereotype this as bein’ typical mainstream crap when I hear a jacked beat and a jacked hook! My Rating: 1.2


20. “Street Nigga” Feat. C-Murder
And now that C’s back, iz tha mixtape gon have anotha life? >>> “Hood Nigga” beat (I should’ve known from tha title of this song) on this one. Although I don’t take tracks serious when they’re on played out beats like this, I must say that C’s doin’ a NICE job wit his verse and betta yet, tha hook! Glad he FINALLY appeared again on tha mixtape!! It sounds like you’re doin’ ya thang on tha 2nd verse, Sosa; pretty good verse this time. REAL GLAD C’s holdin’ tha hook down REAL GOOD!! Tha 3rd verse must be Joey; he sounds pretty good wit what he’s spittin’. My Rating: 4.0


21. “Still Know” Feat. Rock City
If Rock City iz on this, doesn’t that mean this gon be a jacked beat song? >>> Yup, “Dey Know.” Where did they come outta for this jacked beat song? Catchy hook, regardless! Tha 1st verse was good/okay, but sounded on a BIG catchy note right before tha verse ended! Like tha Jamaican accents and err-thang! Tha 2nd verse iz goin’ hard here wit tha lyrics and shit; keepin’ it gutta once again! Anotha verse, lol? Still goin’ through strong on tha 3rd verse here! Pretty good song towards tha end of this mixtape! My Rating: 4.2


22. “Outro (The Conclusion)”
Time ta nearly end it… I think this gon be a song though based off its 2:03 length. >>> Sounds like good outro music in tha beginning (and also can be considered intro music)! I like tha “smoke me a fat-ass blunt” part too from C-Murder; thanx fa sayin’ it! Yup, this counts as a song as at :53, you (Sosa) started rappin’. Tha rhymes are MUCH betta in this outro than most of tha shit that’s on this mixtape! Plus, your attitude DEFINITELY works good too! Gr8 outro track; what’s tha last song? My Rating: 4.3


23. DJ Hectik’s Outro
LOL, this iz who’s outro it iz! I’m actually anticipatin’ it ‘cause he sounded cool on tha last mixtape! >>> Thanx for spellin’ out your MySpace ‘cause I wanted ta add you, big dawg! Glad you gave err-body tha info and ended this mixtape off! My Rating: N/A


Overall: Well, I expected a lil’ betta from this mixtape. Tha last one I reviewed was pretty strong. This one had way too much of Tru Sosa. I thought tha three of y’all were gon share tha mixtape together? Either way, thanx for makin’ me listen, lol!


Rankings (according to my ratings):

20. “Cutty Buddy” 1.2
19. “Hat Low” 3.6
18. “Summer After Summer” 3.7
17. “6 Shots” 3.8
16. “Bangin’” 3.8
15. “Fast Life (Remix)” 3.9
14. “Interstate (Remix)” 4.0
13. “Street Nigga” Feat. C-Murder 4.0
12. “Get It In” 4.1
11. “Solid As A Rock” 4.1
10. “Still Know” Feat. Rock City 4.2
09. “I’m The Man” Feat. Gunz 4.2
08. “Colorful Money” 4.3
07. “For The Streets” 4.3
06. “Outro (The Conclusion)” 4.3
05. “Dope Game” Feat. C Jonez 4.3
04. “Intro” 4.4
03. “Whip It” 4.4
02. “You Don’t Want” Feat. C-Murder 4.4
01. “Get Ya Weight Up” Feat. Fiend 4.9


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 79.9
Total Songs: / 20
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Average CD Rating: 4.0