Review #670: Choppa 1 "1985 (The Mixtape Edition)"

Reviewed on 10.15.2010 (Review #670)




Up to my 3rd review for today, 670th overall. It’s an anticipatin’-lookin’ CD from Choppa 1 (I think that’s how you ID his name) wit “1985 (The Mixtape Edition)”!! Released on January 1, 2009, I know for a fact that all these songs are ’08 ish, hence, “…but I dropped it about 2 years ago…” –Choppa 1 via Facebook when he added me October 3, 2010. Gotta give major props ta JP fa purchasin’ a hard copy fa me. He be supplyin’ tha hard copies of CDs ta where I can’t get ‘em! So, here goes my review for tha anticipatin’ Choppa 1 “1985 (The Mixtape Edition)”!! Start Time: 6:19 PM | End Time: 7:31 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 #670) 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): http://www.datpiff.com/Choppa_1_1985_the_Mixtape.m30578.html


01. “Born Broke”
LOL, what a way ta start!! >>> ’08, but haven’t I heard this beat somewhere else? I guess you said, “my craft is way better now…” Tha rhymes sound pretty tight here; very consistent!! Damn, you “do dem purple blunts” pretty good; how much you crave fa ‘em, big dawg? LOL… My Rating: 4.3


02. “Be Easy”
Let’s keep it goin’! You have a LOT of potential!! >>> Tha beat sounds pretty hot here; good start! Sounds REAL gutta once you hit tha mic!! “I move real strategized!” DEFINITELY a NICE job on tha 1st verse, ya dig?!? Damn, tha hook’s NICE and ENERGETIC!!! LOL, you got a mind of ya own, just doin’ tha damn thang!! Tha 2nd verse gutta as fuck!! I DEFINITELY am enjoyin’ this shit right chea!! I’m REAL glad I found dis on DatPiff too so I can post tha review! I also found two more CDs of yours!! My Rating: 4.6


03. “Brang ‘Em Out”
I don’t know what ta say; lemme hear… >>> LOL, weird, genie-type beat start dat sounds like it gon be real hot! Catchy-ass hook here wit tha “reppin’ / where you at” shit! Nice job wit tha 2nd verse too; reppin’ fa “Baton Rouge” to tha fullest!! Oh no, a 55 second outro? Either way, definitely a nice joint here! My Rating: 4.2


04. “Swag Dat Shit”
What’s dis? >>> Oh no, 100% jacked beat this time; oh well, I’ll deal with it… Catchy hook, lol. I really like tha flow on tha 1st verse; lots of shit you doin’! “I roll and spark it up while I PASS THAT SHIT!” Nice job wit tha 2nd verse, even though this whole entire joint sounded like it blended all together! My Rating: 4.2


05. “80’s Baby” Feat. Mutt
>>> Started it immediately ‘cause I was typin’ tha last joint. I have ta say, what a START here from Mutt on tha hook!! REALLY feelin’ dat Southern voice!! LOL @ you on tha 1st verse: “Country grammar, blame it on Louisiana;” dumb shit!! Too much tight shit here ta where I didn’t even get ta say dat this iz tha “Tomorrow” beat. Too much hot shit goin’ on! LOL, here comes Mutt on tha 2nd verse, soundin’ like Mystikal wit his hot shit!! My Rating: 4.4


06. “‘Bout My Money”
What’ll this exactly sound like? >>> Hot beat here; thought it was Mutt in tha beginning; anticipatin’ start/hook!! Consistent rappin’ here; DEFINITELY feelin’ it!! I like how you add dat G-shit too! Nice job wit tha 2nd verse, “banana-peelin’” tha billz!! My Rating: 4.5


07. “Don’t Like Me”
>>> Quiet beat start but it kicked in; sounds familiar… Tha hook’s real nice; I like how you holdin’ it down, doin’ tha damn thang!! Keepin’ it real on tha 1st verse here; it’s all about you!! Tha 2nd verse sounds catchy too, holdin’ it down fa tha streetz! Even tha 3rd verse: just DEFINITELY feelin’ dis! LOL, you’re predictin’ you gon be shot? My Rating: 4.4


08. “Just Me” Feat. Mutt
Yes! Dis should turn out REAL GOOD!! >>> Beat sounds a lil’ familiar but I think it’s on tha Baton Rouge tip… hopefully! Cool, catchy hook here; all about “you” once again! Nice job wit tha 1st verse, keepin’ thangz consistent here! I look forward ta hearin’ Mutt for a 2nd time!! Still soundin’ pretty good here although they’re like non-Mystikal-type lyrics wit tha “swag” shit, lol. Still, a pretty good verse; ALWAYS GR8 ta combine together! My Rating: 4.2


09. “Do It” Feat. Laydee
What could this be like? >>> Cool-soundin’ beat; you sound like IL Duce on this song. Pretty good 1st verse and tha hook’s cool too. Laydee’s a rapper on tha 2nd verse, soundin’ pretty good too. Tha 3rd verse sounds like you real focused fa dis gurl here, lol. My Rating: 4.0


10. “G’d Up” Feat. Dot & Hyness
I wonder who these people are… >>> Thought it was talkin’ ‘bout “cheese” and “cheesy” on tha beginning sample, lol! Tha beat’s pretty nice here and so iz tha hook! Nice job wit dis 1st verse; somethin’ about it dat it’s just catchy ta accept in a nice way! Dot’s on tha 2nd verse, soundin’ like a Philly rapper wit tha voice, lol. Good job wit tha verse as it was pretty catchy. Tha Hyness dude on tha 3rd verse has a much catchier delivery, flow, and lyrics!! Hope ta hear him more too!! My Rating: 4.3


11. “I Don’t Affiliate”
Looks like a good title although almost reminds me of a jacked-beat look… >>> This beat ain’t familiar and sounds catchy. I heard a beat tag so it must be official! Nice job wit tha hook; catchy shit here! Good job wit tha 1st verse, keepin’ it real! Good shit in tha 2nd verse too, doin’ ya thang. Tha 3rd verse’s good too. Ooh, I like dat “find me where tha pillz, where tha weed, and where tha crack at” line; instant thumbs up ta you doin’ ya thang once again!! My Rating: 4.4


12. “Draped Up” Feat. Mutt
LOL, does Mutt have ta be on jacked beats? Then, how he gon get onto my radio show? >>> Good 1st verse from you. LOL, now, Mutt sounds like Gorilla Zoe here, lol. Kinda expected betta… My Rating: 3.7


½time: Very consistent CD here; feelin’ your style and who you bring to tha table wit you!! Keep doin’ tha damn thang, my boy!! So far, 4.3 iz tha average CD rating!!


13. “I Get Money” Feat. Mutt & Teddy Buckshot
Anotha “money” song? >>> Damn, anotha Mutt feature wit a jacked beat! This iz betta than tha last song though… LOL, tha hook’s a lil’ catchy but boring at tha same time. Mr. Teddy Buckshot sounds pretty nice on tha 2nd verse; somethin’ about dat voice dat sounds pretty gutta or street, in a laidback way. “Burnin’ on green;” dumb shit!! Tha 3rd verse pretty good… My Rating: 3.8


14. “Chap”
LOL, you mean “Chop”? Lemme see… >>> Tha beat’s kinda gross here. Okay, it iz “Chap”, whateva dat means. Oh, it ended already? Oh well… My Rating: 2.8


15. “Back2Back” Feat. Turrible T & Mutt
Like tha name here, Turrible T! How will it be wit Mutt? >>> Not a familiar beat dis time so I’m lookin’ forward ta hearin’ tha rest! Good 1st verse ta start it off from you… Turrible T must be afta you, doin’ a nice job here wit tha G-shit! LOL, no hook? I guess dat’s why it’s called “Back2Back”, lol. Mutt doin’ a pretty good job on tha 3rd verse; keep it comin’!! There’s a 4th verse and it’s you doin’ a pretty good job too; glad ta keep it goin’! My Rating: 4.4


16. “Nothin’ Cheap”
Interestin’ title… >>> And, interestin’ beat start. LOL, you hopped on like three seconds afta, spittin’ good shit! Tha hook’s nice; lol @ your “busy” shit. GR8 for tha streetz in tha 2nd verse too!! My Rating: 4.3


17. Teddy Talking Feat. Teddy Buckshot
>>> Sounds nice for a skit wit a HOT beat in tha background!! Good “talking,” ya dig? My Rating: N/A


18. “You Phony”
It’s actually “ph” instead of “f” and there’s no “e”. >>> Damn, heard someone else rap on dis one time… Might’ve been my boy 2 Slugz? So many people use tha Vybe beats so it’s kinda hard ta determine… Tha hook’s nice; you doin’ a good job here! Good 1st verse; it’s all in tha lyrics of how people are “phony!” I’ve dealt wit it a few times this year; how COULD someone be “phony”? Tha 2nd verse’s nice too! Too bad you say, “F-O-N-E-Y,” in tha song itself ‘cause that’s a “phony” spellin’. I took a lil’ off fa dat. My Rating: 4.0


19. “No Good” Feat. Turrible T & Mutt
>>> Sounds average. Nice “interrogated” start to tha 1st verse from you. Tha 2nd verse’s good; nice job here wit dis shit. I like tha lil’ talkin’ before tha 3rd verse too; good thinkin’. Mutt’s on tha 3rd verse, spittin’ good shit too, on a laidback level. Good ending too from Mutt! My Rating: 3.9


20. “Aye You”
LOL @ this direct title! >>> Tha beat sounds pretty good and tha hook’s catchy! Nice job wit tha 1st verse; enjoyin’ your rhymes at all times… Tha 2nd verse’s tight; I like tha “You Phony” kinda sound too! My Rating: 4.2


21. “Fuck It”
>>> Gay beat choice; goin’ downhill!! Pretty good wit tha rappin’ though; I like tha “fuck it” shit in tha hook. Okay/good 2nd verse here… My Rating: 2.9


22. “Crunch Time”
Looks good on tha title… >>> A lil’ familiar on tha beat but this has a hot, loud surround, lol! Good rappin’ here… Tha hook’s definitely nice! My Rating: 4.3


23. “Brand New” Feat. Mutt
What’ll this be like? >>> Sounds like a swag song… This iz aight; nothin’ special, though. Mutt’s back to tha Mystikal style here and it’s soundin’ betta than you here, lol! Good verse right there, ya dig? My Rating: 3.6


24. “Serve Ya”
Time ta end dis. But, there’s more ta come! >>> Sounds good fa tha start. I hear tha catchy rhymes from earlier in tha CD right here, so that’s good! Pretty consistent here; nice job, my boy! My Rating: 4.3


Overall: Good-ass job here, my boy!! You did ya thang on these internetish beats wit ya boyz!! Keep tha hot-ass music comin’!!


Rankings:

23. “Chap” 2.8
22. “Fuck It” 2.9
21. “Brand New” Feat. Mutt 3.6
20. “Draped Up” Feat. Mutt 3.7
19. “I Get Money” Feat. Mutt & Teddy Buckshot 3.8
18. “No Good” Feat. Turrible T & Mutt 3.9
17. “Do It” Feat. Laydee 4.0
16. “You Phony” 4.0
15. “Just Me” Feat. Mutt 4.2
14. “Aye You” 4.2
13. “Brang ‘Em Out” 4.2
12. “Swag Dat Shit” 4.2
11. “Nothin’ Cheap” 4.3
10. “Born Broke” 4.3
09. “Crunch Time” 4.3
08. “Serve Ya” 4.3
07. “G’d Up” Feat. Dot & Hyness 4.3
06. “Back2Back” Feat. Turrible T & Mutt 4.4
05. “80’s Baby” Feat. Mutt 4.4
04. “I Don’t Affiliate” 4.4
03. “Don’t Like Me” 4.4
02. “‘Bout My Money” 4.5
01. “Be Easy” 4.6


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 93.7
Total Songs: / 23
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Average CD Rating: 4.1