FINALLY back to some reviewz!!! It has been a while, but I had to get tha college overload off my back! I’m off until October 20, but I have a 1,500 word essay due tha 20th, and I still have to edit my radio show and game show videos before next week. It might get a lil’ messy but anyway, I have a review I finna do for King Rice. Props for tha CD in tha mail! Here goes my review for his “The King Is Back” CD; glad I’m back!
Since I’ve been feelin’ tha pressure of my History teacher, I am keepin’ it as thorough as possible on all these reviewz I have ta do! Start Time: 10:17 AM | End Time: 11:44 AMQuick 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 #668) reviewed on 10.15.2010 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): King Rice via mail
01. “Intro (Gotta Make It Strong)”
Produced by Fullgrown; how will it turn out for tha 1st time hearin’ you? >>> Tha 1st 10 seconds sounded like I should quit immediately. If that’s Fullgrown’s beat tag, then I hope I NEVA hear it again!!! But, here comes you on tha 1st verse… Tha beat’s a lil’ gay (don’t like these kinda beats where they’re NOT tight and have gay-ass vocal samples repeat) but tha rappin’ works here. Even though it’s just an “intro”, it prolly should’ve had a lil’ beat interlude to separate all tha lyrics. But, I guese because this beat’s not exciting, there’s nowhere for a beat interlude. My Rating: 3.2
02. “Took A Oath” Feat. Young Tah
This one’s produced by Kojack and clocks in at 4 ¾ minutes long. I see on tha piece of paper you mailed me that you list tha order of everyone. That’s cool, but if tha features (and producers no less) are on tha back cover, that’s perfect. It’s not like I downloaded it from online where there’s no sources. >>> This iz much betta wit tha production, so thumbs up to Kojack!
LOL, beat slowed down from :19 - :22? Interestin’! Ooh, combination on tha hook; this iz a DEFINITE plus!! Luv how it sounds!! It’s kinda hard to fit longer songs on my radio show, but I gon hopefully try to fit this in there. Okay, now, lemme look at tha paper to see who’s on tha 1st verse… It’s you? This iz what’s up right here!! “Bein’ real iz tha recipe;” good shit! “I put this on my kid;” didn’t realize you had a kid… I guess everyone does, lol? Let’s hear this Young Tah… Almost reminds me of Yung Tech (wit tha spellin’, nearly) on Level’s latest CD. Mo good shit comin’ out tha speakers here! Good shit from you comin’ out tha 3rd verse; it’s a STRONG voice! Ooh, here’s Yung Tech on tha 2nd 1/8, doin’ his thang! You’re keepin’ it goin’ wit tha HOTNESS on tha 3rd 1/8! Yung Tech again on tha 4th 1/8, doin’ his thang!! You get a plus on tha 5th 1/8 and so does Tech on tha 6th 1/8! Again, mo HOT shit on tha 7th 1/8 from you and tha 8th 1/8 from Tech! My Rating: 4.603. “King Of The B” Feat. Lorane
A Big Boy-produced track here. Tha featured artist iz a female? Let’s see… >>> Tha beat at least has an organ in tha beginning; not bad for a start. Hot start to tha 1st verse wit tha “smokin’ on some piff;” now, you KNOW I wanna fuck wit you on some big boy shit, ya dig?!? Anticipatin’ rhymes here; glad you discovered me and shit!! Okay, I hear tha female on tha hook; at least she’s just backin’ you up ‘cause it sounds like a good combo together! Ooh, a “huh bruh” ad-lib at 1:40 JUMPED outta nowhere!! Damn, you got surprises up tha sleeve here, lol!
Mo hotness in tha 3rd verse, keepin’ it goin’!! Keep rappin’, ya dig?!? I found a CD of yours on DatPiff (which was uploaded recently; didn’t expect it to be older than this?); lookin’ forward to reviewin’ it!! My Rating: 4.404. “Let’s Ride” Feat. Fedarro
Switchin’ up both tha producers and features on each track, I see? Interestin’! This track iz produced by Freq Beatz; lookin’ forward ta hearin’ dis one!! >>> Hearin’ tha singin’ in tha beginning makes me believe that I heard Fedarro once before. Tha previous song sounded betta; not really big about this singin’ but it’s a pretty catchy hook. Let’s hear how good you are on tha 1st verse… “Chasin’ a girl”-type song rather than “ridin’”-type lyrics? Oh, tha word “let’s” separates that… You “went to jail;” really? What happened? Pretty good job on tha 1st verse here… Tha 2nd verse sounds like a mix of Plies and Soulja Slim wit how it sounds. Not sayin’ that it’s real and fake, but that tha voice sounds like them combined. Kinda long wit tha bridge when I look at tha remainin’ length of 50 seconds; thought there was gonna be a 3rd verse… My Rating: 3.3
05. “Rep It Hard” Feat. Lavish & Young Tah
Okay, now, I know a producer here; Big Wayne!! This should be REALLY tight?!? You’re gettin’ me hyped up!! >>> Good connection here wit tha beat start. LOL, it went quiet for a second so let’s see… Sounds more mainstream; I liked his older beats from just 1-2 years ago? That’s not even that long ago… Anyway, tha hook’s nice; good shit from Lavish!! He’s even on tha 1st verse, soundin’ pretty gutta here on tha 1st verse!! Now, it sounds like a street-type beat, so that’s a plus. You’re on tha 2nd verse, strictly raw shit here!! Gotta luv tha energy in your voice!! Tha 3rd verse iz hot; VERY good gangsta-type lyrics here for tha ’10!! My Rating: 4.5
06. “Till Sumthin’ Shake” Feat. Vicious
Ooh, a legend on tha feature and a new producer (for me) on tha beat (Sinista)!! This should be excitin’… once again!! >>> Pretty good start here. A lil’ mainstream-soundin’ but it prolly gon be hot! You doin’ tha damn thang on tha hook!! DEFINITELY feelin’ it!! You got content on lock and tha 1st verse iz even startin’ off good!! Tha beat’s soundin’ hot when you’re rappin’ on it! Here’s tha 2nd verse from Vicious, “skills that demonstrate;” good job! Nice collaboration, ya dig? Yes, you’re on tha 3rd verse! Real shit, you sound betta than Vicious on this. I’m real glad y’all collaborated though, but you have dat consistent shit wit dat consistent voice too!
My Rating: 4.507. “Criminal Mind” Feat. Young Tah
Swiss Boy beat here; keep tha producers comin’!! Also, glad tha features are in tha family too, as this iz tha 3rd time Tah makes an appearance!! >>> I don’t know whether to predict tha beat bein’ Pop or a serious, undaground Rap song… Interestin’ sample on tha hook; this iz becomin’ a real hot beat overall!! I like your lil’ pieces on tha hook; tight shit!! Let’s hear what you got… Fuckin’ LUVIN’ tha rappin’ wit tha beat!! You sound like a fuckin’ legend; keep doin’ ya thang!!! Gutta-ass, gangsta-ass verse from you right there!! Let’s see what tha tight Tah has ta offer… Yup, mo hot-ass shit!! “Blowin’ on purp;” dumb shit!! My Rating: 4.8
08. “Young Pimp” Feat. Young Tah
Attack of tha “young”s, lol!! Big Boy’s back on tha beat here so let’s hear what we got!! >>> This sounds laidback and jammin’; likin’ tha beat and tha Pimp C sample in tha hook! Luv how you comin’ through on tha 1st verse; “teachers tol’ you get brain,” lol! Nice job wit tha verse here, my boy!! I’m really likin’ tha content of “pimp”in’ here, ya dig?!? Ooh, anotha surprise of tha “huh bruh” ad-lib at 1:15! Shit, was that some coughin’ on some good at tha end of tha 1st verse? Fuckin’ luv it!!! Young Tah on tha 2nd verse, doin’ his thang also… again!! Hope I get ta fuck wit him on some real shit too; tell him ‘bout me, big dawg! Ooh, you’re on tha 3rd verse here, outta nowhere!! Shit, yea!! Anotha “huh bruh” ad-lib at 3:09; keep doin’ ya thang!!! My Rating: 4.6
½time: I have to admit: I can’t fuckin’ WAIT to hit your phone up after tha next review and chop it up wit you! Sometimes, blessings like you just come outta fuckin’ NOWHERE and just mysteriously discover me!! That’s what’s up!! Keep doin’ ya thang; you such a beast on tha mic!! Pullin’ strong wit tha average CD rating here; so far, 4.2!!
09. “So Glad” Feat. Lady Kym & C-Wright
Sinista beat right here. I have a feelin’ this ain’t gonna be that special for me. I think I know of one or two of tha featured artists from tha past. >>> Yup, a pretty bad start for me. Hope you can help it wit your rappin’… Tha hook ain’t dat bad… Okay, tha special voice from you in tha 1st verse, comin’ through wit tha energy… still! Keepin’ it goin’ on tha 2nd verse here as tha beat’s pretty good itself. My Rating: 3.4
10. “Last Dayz”
Oh, it’s just you… Kojack back on tha beat here so hopefully, anticipation’ll come outta me! >>> Cool Southern-styled beat for a start. Interestin’ lyrics; I’ll give you a plus here for tha content on this nice beat! Nice job wit tha rest of tha shit goin’ on here; a FULL song from you!!! My Rating: 3.9
11. “My Freedom”
Mo from just you wit Freek Van on tha beat. LOL, I don’t know what ta exactly expect… >>> Tha length iz almost five minutes and this sounds pretty good for tha beat. Ooh, tha start has a HOTTER beat and it sounds like you have a VL Mike sound!! Feelin’ tha 1st verse here; nothin’ but HOTNESS in tha rhymes and consistent wit tha rhymin’!! Keepin’ it goin’ wit tha street shit in tha 2nd verse here! “$750,000 was my bond;” what?!? What was tha situation?!? This iz tha same “was in jail” shit I quoted about from tha last time? “Started sellin’ drank;” what’s that like? Nice start to tha 3rd verse… My Rating: 4.4
12. “Keep It True” Feat. C-Wright
Kojack on tha beat again! How will this one turn out? >>> Again, tha organ caught my attention in tha beat. Interestin’ singin’ in tha hook this time ova this beat. YEAH!!! Here you are on tha 1st verse!!! Interestin’ shit again; keep it comin’! Mo good shit on tha 2nd verse; every rhyme you spit brings interest ta me ‘cause you KNOW how ta hold it down!! Wow, it seems like this iz long as hell (in a good way)! Thought it was a 4th verse at first but it’s just a 3rd. I like tha “by 2012, … ‘round tha Boot” line; interestin’ (as always)! My Rating: 3.8
13. “Money” Feat. Fedarro, Budda & Lil’ One
Freq Beatz back on tha beat here; let’s see this collab… >>> Sounds like it gon be good for tha start. Oh no, tha singin’ sounds like dat “What You Gon Do Wit Dat” song that’s online; kinda knocked down my anticipation a lil’, but I know tha verses’ll be tight!! Oh, so that’s Fedarro tha whole time? No wonder why I recognized tha name, lol… Okay, onto tha real spit verses wit Budda on tha 1st verse, soundin’ pretty good here. Iz this Lil’ One The Champ or tha old rapper Lil’ One on tha 2nd verse? Not bad on tha verse… Damn, you’re on tha 3rd verse? What a BLESSIN’ here wit tha fast rappin’!!! Keep it goin’!!! My Rating: 4.3
14. “Hip-Hop”
Timeless on tha beat. I dunno, let’s see this… >>> Tha beat sounds like good 90’s/Early 2000’s. Kinda non-Louisiana wit those NY samples but this iz acceptable. Nice job wit tha 1st verse; it’s all about luvin’ “Hip-Hop,” ya heard me?!? Tha 2nd verse iz cool; sounds like somethin’ err-body can listen to. Tha 3rd verse iz tight too; good shit! My Rating: 4.0
15. “Choices” Feat. G-Lynn & Young Tah
Big Boy on tha beat!! Let’s keep it goin’!!! >>> Okay start. Anotha borderline, non-Louisiana-soundin’ song that’s pretty good. Sounds like you’re doin’ ya thang on tha 1st verse here. I hope tha shit I can do for you can help you come from your previous struggles!! Oh, G-Lynn’s a female? I guess tha “Lynn” in her name, lol. It sounds like she could’ve been around in tha 90’s like Amil or Mia X; nice job… Young Tah “bustin’ his ass” throughout tha world but bringin’ tha heat in tha 3rd verse! My Rating: 3.7
16. “If I Die”
Strong content wit a Rich beat… >>> Thought it was my boy A.R. on tha sample for a second but lol, it’s Tupac. Okay, I’m likin’ tha beat in tha 1st verse; nice piano. You sound pretty good wit tha consistent rhymes! Tha 2nd verse sounds like you’re tryin’ ta escape all tha bullshit. That’s a mission. I hope my mission completes when I get ta do shit in person wit people. I don’t know when dat day’s gonna come… What’s up wit tha really long ending? Cool beat, but you’ve had like three-verse songs throughout this whole CD… My Rating: 3.8
17. “Shine (In Our Blood)” Feat. Amber Shanea
Oh, so you have your daughter on tha track? Big Boy on tha beat so let’s see what we’ll end it with… >>> Sounds like 90’s New Orleans Rap in tha beginning wit tha audience. LOL, are you like 35 or somethin’ ‘cause of your daughter soundin’ like a teenager? Thought she was gonna be like two, three, four, or five, lol. Tha beat’s not bad; somewhat good for an outro track. Tha rhymes are good; you doin’ ya thang ova these cymbols. Tha 2nd verse’s pretty good wit how you bring it to tha table. Tha beat makes me feel a lil’ bored at times though; it should change up with excitement. You kept it goin’ wit tha 3rd verse too; not bad overall… My Rating: 3.5
Overall: Kinda here-and-there on tha 2nd ½ but overall, DEFINITELY a GR8 rapper you are!! You make things sound anticipatin’; keep holdin’ ya city down!!
Rankings:
17. “Intro (Gotta Make It Strong)” 3.2
16. “Let’s Ride” Feat. Fedarro 3.3
15. “So Glad” Feat. Lady Kym & C-Wright 3.4
14. “Shine (In Our Blood)” Feat. Amber Shanea 3.5
13. “Choices” Feat. G-Lynn & Young Tah 3.7
12. “If I Die” 3.8
11. “Keep It True” Feat. C-Wright 3.8
10. “Last Dayz” 3.9
09. “Hip-Hop” 4.0
08. “Money” Feat. Fedarro, Budda & Lil’ One 4.3
07. “King Of The B” Feat. Lorane 4.4
06. “My Freedom” 4.4
05. “Till Sumthin’ Shake” Feat. Vicious 4.5
04. “Rep It Hard” Feat. Lavish & Young Tah 4.5
03. “Took A Oath” Feat. Young Tah 4.6
02. “Young Pimp” Feat. Young Tah 4.6
01. “Criminal Mind” Feat. Young Tah 4.8
Average CD Rating Review:
Total Score: 68.7
Total Songs: / 17
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Average CD Rating: 4.0
Tha tie-breakers were kinda tough to decide but it’s a NICE Top 8 overall!!
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