Review #388: YMF "Before The Storm: The Collective"

Reviewed on 2.06.2010 (Review #388)




Got anotha review comin’ at cha! A random New Orleans dude that I think someone suggested I’d become a fan of on Facebook or somethin’ (YMF) and his CD (“Before The Storm: The Collective”). I don’t know how I’ll feel about it so here goes my ears (and a review) for YMF “Before The Storm: The Collective”)! Start Time: 10:26 PM | End Time: 11:52 PM


Quick Note: 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) 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.

© 2010 CD Review (Review #388) reviewed on 2.06.2010 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!


Source (Where I Got Tha CD From): http://www.facebook.com/pages/YMF/60054938686


01. “Intro/Old School”
Let’s see how you start it off. >>> Very weird start so far; doesn’t sound like Rap. I hear tha title and it sounds real odd… After 1:21 (of tha intro), it finally changed. Tha beat ain’t really interestin’ fa me here; way too different for me ta like. Tha flow a lil’ dry but I guess tha lyrics are good for tha 1st verse. Tha 2nd verse iz just about tha same, maybe a lil’ betta on tha Wayne. “Spit dat shit like doodie,” lol? I like tha “goin’ ta sleep” part towards tha end. My Rating: 2.7


02. “Send Me Home”
I don’t know what I’ll hear… >>> Again, an okay beat. Oh no, a sample in tha hook? I don’t like hearin’ random samples like this; too dry. Still a really watered-down beat, you’re a lil’ boring here. I’m just makin’ sure I’m payin’ attention to tha lyrics; that’s it. Tha raps sound random in tha 2nd verse; nothin’ catchy though. Tha 3rd verse still soundin’ tha same; nothin’ different. My Rating: 2.3


03. “A Lil’ Crazy Song”
I can’t picture it bein’ “crazy;” you need a personality! >>> Weird start wit tha vocals; you’re singin’? Back to tha “old school” soundin’ here. Yea, it’s okay ta be “weird” sometimes but this iz just dry… This izn’t rappin’ for me. You even said it: “You’re singin’ off-key.” Am I even listenin’ ta somethin’? My Rating: 1.1


04. “Super Keys”
I can’t picture this bein’ a drug song based off of how this CD iz goin’ so far… >>> Oh, “super keys” (as tha keyboard, smh). This definitely izn’t for me once again; I don’t need ta hear tha “super keys” or this song/hook!! I can’t even comment what’s goin’ on here. I mean, tha lyrics can be good when tellin’ some daily shit but they’re not catchy at all wit err-thang mixin’ boring. My Rating: 1.4


05. “Aww, I’ma Plutonian”
“Aww?” >>> Oh God, a damn-near “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” beat here! Even tha vocals sound like it here!! WHY DOESN’T THA REPETITIVENESS END?!? Shit, tha 1st verse started wit, “I rock, I lean.” Aight, I’m stoppin’ this. *Stops @ 1:56!* My Rating: 1.0


06. “Pay Me No Nevermind”
Iz there ‘pose ta be a period after “me?” Shit, ova five minutes wit this song… >>> Not really inta this one either; weird beat. Tha flow a lil’ catchy but not really my style. WTF @ tha hook? Can’t even tell if a period comes after “me,” smh. I must say I like tha tempo change once tha hook ends ‘cause it’s fast. Now, I feel dat tha hook iz real catchy! This could be a mainstream single or somethin’ for tha future; that’s what I feel. My Rating: 3.1


07. “Lost”
>>> Tha weird singin’ (like tha last song) starts this song off. Not really into how tha 1st verse sounds so I guess I’ll just be “lost” in this song. No comment for tha rest of it. My Rating: 1.2


08. “Here We Go Again”
>>> Even though this CD iz pretty bad for me, I must say dat it sounds like I’m still on an adventure, lol. Tha start sounds a lil’ betta than tha shit on here. ROFL @ 1:18 wit tha “WOW!!!” part! Still, an odd song. My Rating; 1.7


09. “Stuck”
UGH, 6:13 on tha length! I hope I can stop it somewhere! >>> Tha startin’ vocals sound bad. What’s up wit all tha weirdness? Tha song ain’t that bad though. Tha 1st verse was aight… Nothin’ much wit tha 2nd verse here… Tha 3rd verse a lil’ ehh… I can’t say anything. Tha ending was kinda long and a female checked in… My Rating: 1.5


½time: I may add one or two of these songs to my playlist in tha future but I don’t know. This wasn’t a lucky pick fa me ‘cause this CD ain’t my style, sorry. Average CD rating only a 1.8 right now.


10. “Loving You”
It’s prolly what I think it iz… >>> Yup, tha typical “Loving You” sample here. Oh no, you’re dubbin’ tha “lovin’ you” part, lol. Not much goin’ on fa tha 1st verse; it ain’t that bad at least. I don’t need ta hear tha Lil’ Wayne-type soundin’ in tha 2nd verse. YUCK @ tha “Kiss Kiss” quote; YUCKY-ASS 2007!!!!! Tha 3rd verse fit wit tha 1st verse. My Rating: 1.3


11. “Mrs. Perfect”
>>> Startin’ it off wit a sample; what else iz new? Bad start wit tha beat and tha sample. This song people may like but it’s nothin’ for me. My Rating: 1.4


12. “Two Green Lights”
Anotha unexpected title. >>> Tha beat and song itself iz a lil’ different; more on a Summer-vibe wit tha beat sounds? I don’t know but it ain’t anything special fa me. My Rating: 1.5


13. “Knocked Up”
>>> Anotha sample? I can’t even comment this one. I feel dat nothin’s goin’ on here. Tha ending sounds like a different song; what was dat sound at tha end? My Rating: 1.0


14. “Not Into Regular”
I can tell… >>> FINALLY, SOMETHIN’ DIFFERENT!!! LOL, are you tryin’ ta go hard on a track finally? What made it take 14/18 songs ta do so? Not bad on tha 1st verse; glad things are finally normal for a moment! Nothin’ much goin’ on durin’ tha 2nd verse; sounds like you tryin’ ta sound like everyone else. Tha 3rd verse was aight too; I liked how it sounded after tha verse. My Rating: 2.6


15. “Undeniable”
What angle are you aimin’ at now? >>> Shit, anotha sample? C’mon now… Tha 1st verse had a lil’ bit of interest in it… Tha hook sounds a lil’ betta than just tha sample. More shit you had spit in tha 2nd verse kept tha song goin’. Tha ending was a lil’ gay… My Rating: 2.3


16. “I Love It More!”
…wit an exclamation point? >>> Sounds like a weird start once again. You REALLY “luv Hip-Hop,” lol. Tha song itself iz a lil’ betta than some of tha songs on here but still a lil’ on tha odd side. WTF @ 2:43 wit tha weird-ass vocal soundin’? I like how it says, “This’ll be tha part where I mess yo head up.” Tha 3rd verse a lil’ betta fa this song… My Rating: 1.8


17. “I Need You”
>>> Tha beat start sounds like a sample. Matta fact, it slowly went inta one… Still havin’ some okay lyrics but nothin’ really goin’ on here; I guess ‘cause of tha boring sample. My Rating: 1.1


18. “Let It Go”
Time for me ta “let this CD go” since this iz tha last song. >>> It’s lower on tha volume and it sounds like a freestyle wit tha flow, yet it’s just a song. Tha beat ain’t that bad here but it sounds like it could be for a mellow song. Tha rest of tha song didn’t really have anything go on; weird ending song. My Rating: 1.1


Overall: I can’t say it’s horrible… it’s just not my style. I randomly downloaded this ta see what would happen and it turned out weird. Highest song rating was 3.1; iz dat tha lowest for a #1? Sorry that this wasn’t near my style.


Rankings (according to my ratings):

18. “Aww, I’ma Plutonian” 1.0
17. “Knocked Up” 1.0
16. “A Lil’ Crazy Song” 1.1
15. “I Need You” 1.1
14. “Let It Go” 1.1
13. “Lost” 1.2
12. “Loving You” 1.3
11. “Mrs. Perfect” 1.4
10. “Super Keys” 1.4
09. “Two Green Lights” 1.5
08. “Stuck” 1.5
07. “Here We Go Again” 1.7
06. “I Love It More!” 1.8
05. “Send Me Home” 2.3
04. “Undeniable” 2.3
03. “Not Into Regular” 2.6
02. “Intro/Old School” 2.7
01. “Pay Me No Nevermind” 3.1


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 30.1
Total Songs: / 18
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Average CD Rating: 1.7