Review #636: A-Town Ballaz (ATB Gang) "(Not Girl$) & (Not Boy$)"

Reviewed on 8.27.2010 (Review #636)




Tha next review iz tha last for tha 2Clean Ent. crew… This one iz A-Town Ballaz (ATB Gang) “(Not Girl$) & (Not Boy$)”! Yup, where tha REAL A-Town came from; Alexandria, LA!! Start Time: 8:03 PM | End Time: 9:31 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 #636) reviewed on 8.27.2010 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.datpiff.com/ATOWN_BALLAZ_ATB_GANG__NOT_GIRL_NOT_BOY.m90785.html


01. “A-Town B Ballin’”
LOL, what a nice way ta start thangz off! It’s pretty catchy wit tha R&B hook… Sounds like some (Not Boy)-type shit in tha 1st verse here; good rappin’! Tha 2nd verse sounds like some good, fast rappin’! Pretty good here… Tha Captain’s on tha 3rd verse here and tha fast rappin’ iz helpin’ here; catchy shit! Even a 4th verse here from him and it sounds like dat fast-rapped ending from one of tha other songs I heard before!! Actually, I think it iz dat same part ‘cause I heard tha “pop a pill” shit; interestin’ resurrection! My Current Rating: 4.4


02. “Ride In Tha City”
LOL, it’s #2 again on anotha CD, lol! I’m likin’ tha beginning here wit tha beat; nice and smooth here! Real nice-soundin’ hook here! Tha 1st verse sounds good. Erk (in his letter response) was tellin’ me some of his material was like 10 years old; iz this shit near dat old? It sounds kinda old… Neva mind, that GARBAGE “turn my swag on” quote on tha beginning of tha 2nd verse, smh… LOL @ this 2nd verse; sounds like they’re really young but I think it’s tha Captain. Tha 3rd verse’s keepin’ dat 90’s vibe goin’ here… My Current Rating: 4.5


03. “Alexandria ‘Bout 2 Clown”
Shit, yea!! Good beat start and yea, where “A-Town” started!! I like tha “A-L-E-X-A-N-D-R-I-A” spellin’ in tha hook too; catchy-ass shit!! Sounds like tha (Not Boy$) in tha 1st verse here; good shit to tha fullest!! It’s all about keepin’ dat 318 motivation up!! Tha Captain’s on tha 2nd verse here and yea, he was 36 at tha time since it was a year ago… Consistent shit; he has a GR8 voice fa dis undaground shit!! “Alexandria” has a future!! Tha 3rd verse iz more of dat Not Boy$-type shit; good shit, especially tha “hit like thunder” shit at tha end! Tha Captain’s on tha end here or betta yet, sounds like a 4th verse! Very quick rappin’ and sounds REAL NICE!! My Current Rating: 4.7


04. “In A-Town, It Go Up”
Looks like a newer song fa me; I’m lookin’ forward ta hearin’!! >>> Tha beat sounds kinda R&Bish at first… Okay, okay! I’m feelin’ tha fastness of tha 1st verse here!! VERY, VERY CONSISTENT 1ST VERSE HERE!!! LOL, where’s tha hook? Oh, I notice it now…; tha fast-ass flow iz so consistent ta where it almost sounds like a whole verse, lol!! Tha 2nd verse’s just REAL tight once again!!! Tha 3rd verse iz ALSO doin’ tha damn thang!!! Tha rappin’ took a break at 2:50? There’s still at least two minutes left! Okay, a repeat of tha hook and a lil’ long-type outro here… LOL, had ta have tha hook end tha song! My Rating: 4.7


05. “These A-Town Streets”
Now, “A-Town” iz in every title, lol!! Just like tha last review wit “Havenot” bein’ in every title; let’s see what’s good wit dis!! >>> Okay, sounds like a screwed beat; feelin’ it! Anotha R&B hook? I dunno about hearin’ these kinda hook so many times… It’s cool though fa this song; real shit… Tha 1st verse has real shit goin’ on here; GR8 representation of tha 318! Tha 2nd verse sounds real gutta wit tha shit here; nice job wit holdin’ it down to tha fullest!! LOL, I thought tha start to tha 3rd verse said, “If you in Scranton,” which Scranton iz tha city I’m near, lol!! DEFINITELY a GR8 verse though!! My Rating: 4.5


06. “A-Town 2 H-Town: Throw Yo Hands Up”
Anthematic title here; let’s hear what’s good!! >>> Okay, sounds a lil’ like Pac in tha beginning of tha 1st verse so iz this Erk? Sounds pretty tight and tha beat’s pretty hot here for tha South!! Damn, this 1st verse’s REAL, REAL consistent; gotta LUV it!!! LOL, did two verses just go by? Didn’t realize ‘cause tha beat’s so consistent (which doesn’t change that much) to where I can’t tell where tha hook comes in; good shit!! Tha 3rd verse iz also keepin’ this shit street, gutta, gangsta, etc. to tha fullest!!! My Rating: 4.7


07. “Thug Song”
Good, old-soundin’ production and tha hook’s cool; hood shit to tha fullest!! Tha 1st verse’s gangsta at its finest!! Tha 2nd verse iz REALLY what’s up wit tha fast-ass rappin’!!! Tha Captain’s on tha 3rd verse here and this song iz different: “play a thug song, not a club song” when it comes ta tha DJ. Nice job wit tha verse and makin’ this shit sound catchy! My Current Rating: 4.3


08. “A Balla Gottem”
Okay, tha beat’s DEFINITELY tight here and it sounds NICE wit tha way Erk’s handlin’ tha hook!! Real shit bein’ spit in tha 1st verse; good thing he was neva around for tha bullshit that’s out now!! Oh, here comes tha Captain on tha 2nd verse, doin’ tha damn thang… Pretty good verse right there, ya dig? What’ll come outta tha 3rd verse? I believe it’s Erk again, doin’ his thang wit his GR8 “blowin’ big killa” rhymes! Now, tha Captain hopped onto tha 2nd ½ of tha 3rd verse here, wit some good “ridin’” rhymes. LOL, why iz there a lot of silence at tha end? My Current Rating: 4.5


09. “South Coast”
Let’s see what’s good wit tha “South Coast” here… >>> Feelin’ tha beat and tha Southern feel!! This shit DEFINITELY sounds 90’s ta me wit how it’s bein’ delivered; DEFINITE plus!!! Tha content’s DEFINITELY a plus too!! STELLAR VERSES HERE!!! ALL tha verses are DEFINITELY called for here, ya heard me?!? My Rating: 4.7


½time: I knew a bunch of tha songs but tha new songs fa me are DEFINITELY REAL TIGHT!!! Tha average CD rating iz again back up at 4.6!!!!!


10. “My Mic”
Looks like a strong title; how will it go as far as y’all A-Town boyz? >>> Tha beat’s cool and tha 1st verse has some good shit goin’ on here… Tha hook sounds pretty strong; gotta luv tha power of tha “mic,” ya heard me?!? I like how there’s a lotta luv bein’ shown here when it comes ta rappin’ dis track; it’s ALL about tha South!! My Rating: 4.3


11. “Tell Me Why”
What’ll come outta this? >>> Okay-soundin’ beat; sounds like not much iz goin’ on… Tha beginning’s aight wit tha (Not Girl$) helpin’ out on tha hook and tha 1st verse’s pretty serious wit tha content. Nice job from tha Captain! Tha 2nd verse sounds like tha content iz continuin’ when it comes ta all tha street shit goin’ on! Tha Captain’s on tha 3rd verse here and he’s keepin’ it real here! My Rating: 3.9


12. “On My Grind”
That’s what it’s all about! >>> Cool beat start here… Tha hook iz DEFINITELY a GR8 step fa motivation!! Tha 1st verse sounds like it’s all about survival and just continuin’ ta “grind!” Tha 2nd verse sounds pretty good; mo hot shit here… Let’s see what tha 3rd verse has ta offer… Okay, feelin’ this rhymin’! Oh, a 4th verse here and it’s sounds good! Nice way ta end tha song! My Rating: 4.3


13. “Who Tha Realest Nigga You Kno”
It’s really “est”, not “ist”. Anyway, this looks like it gon be tight!! >>> Okay, nice beat here and tha Captain’s doin’ tha damn thang wit makin’ tha hook soundin’ REAL good!! He’s on tha 1st verse and it’s all about tha “real” shit to tha fullest!! Definitely a nice job on tha 1st verse and I look forward ta hearin’ tha rest of this!! Tha 2nd verse sounds kinda low on tha voice; what I can hear iz pretty good… Same thing wit tha 3rd verse here and it’s soundin’ good too… My Rating: 4.5


14. “Rock Yo Boat”
LOL @ this title; what’ll happen? >>> Kinda low on tha voice here but it sounds like tha Captain’s doin’ a nice job wit tha hook as well as someone else helpin’ out… Tha Captain’s on tha 1st verse and it’s soundin’ good; nice job… Tha 2nd verse sounds kinda low too… Good collaboration here, includin’ tha 3rd verse, which was also low… My Rating: 4.0


15. “Court Cases”
Strong title; lookin’ forward! >>> Now, it’s louder, lol? Although it might be Erk, I’m still not likin’ tha near-Pac sound… Good lyrics (of course) but not feelin’ tha way this sounds… My Rating: 3.5


16. “Break Thru”
Let’s see what y’all got here… >>> Tha beginning doesn’t anticipate me… Tha R&B singin’ here’s not that special for me… Verses aren’t dat bad but I don’t like how tha hook’s sung; it does have tha good content though. My Rating: 3.6


17. “72 Cookies”
Interestin’ title here; I wanna hear what’s goin’ on!! >>> Thought tha beat was gonna make this CD sound sader but it sounds pretty catchy wit how tha hook’s delivered! Tha 1st verse sounds good wit tha shit goin’ on…; real shit. Tha 2nd verse iz all about “placin’ an order;” good job here… Tha 3rd verse sounds pretty good; catchy shit. There’s even a 4th verse and it’s tha Captain, doin’ his thang as always! My Rating: 4.2


18. “Hoe Niggaz”
Strong attitude on tha title so let’s see what’s good wit tha song… >>> Sounds like some knockin’ on tha door or somethin’ in tha beginning but I believe it’s tha beat… Okay, tha Captain’s on tha hook and it’s tight; dat REAL tight shit here!! Tha 2nd verse sounds like it’s contributin’ pretty good on tha track… Ooh, tha Captain’s on tha 3rd verse and I’m feelin’ tha shit ‘cause he has tha voice dat really be holdin’ thangz down!! My Rating: 4.4


19. “In Tha Kitchen 2”
Part 2, lol? What do we got here? >>> I like tha intro, which has me more anticipated… Okay, tha hook has good shit ta offer! Tha 1st verse sounds betta here; I like how tha beat’s more fixed ta make tha track sound good! Tha 2nd verse has a LOT of GR8 content here when it comes ta servin’ fa tha streetz!! Same thang wit tha 3rd verse; feelin’ good wit dis shit right chea!! My Rating: 4.4


Overall: Came through wit dat HOT SHYT once again, ya heard me?!? NICE JOB!!! Keep up tha REAL GR8 work for tha future and once again, FREE ERK!!!!!


Rankings:

19. “Court Cases” 3.5
18. “Break Thru” 3.6
17. “Tell Me Why” 3.9
16. “Rock Yo Boat” 4.0
15. “72 Cookies” 4.2
14. “My Mic” 4.3
13. “Thug Song” 4.3
12. “On My Grind” 4.3
11. “Hoe Niggaz” 4.4
10. “In Tha Kitchen 2” 4.4
09. “A-Town B Ballin’” 4.4
08. “These A-Town Streets” 4.5
07. “Ride In Tha City” 4.5
06. “Who Tha Realest Nigga You Kno” 4.5
05. “A Balla Gottem” 4.5
04. “A-Town 2 H-Town: Throw Yo Hands Up” 4.7
03. “South Coast” 4.7
02. “In A-Town, It Go Up” 4.7
01. “Alexandria ‘Bout 2 Clown” 4.7


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 82.1
Total Songs: / 19
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Average CD Rating: 4.3