Review #840: Lil' Yella "Operation Shutdown Vol. 2: Back 2 Da Trap (Promo Disc)"

Reviewed on 3.01.2011 (Review #840)




Next up, I believe a promo: Lil’ Yella “Operation Shutdown Vol. 2: Back 2 Da Trap (Promo Disc)”! Start Time: 10:11 PM | End Time: 10:21 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. 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.

© 2011 CD Review (Review #840) reviewed on 3.01.2011 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

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01. “5-Star Street King”
Startin’ it off, here; what do we got? >>> Sounds good, like all your other shit. Nothin’ but dat catchy-soundin’ street shit, brought to tha table! Good rhymes, too; you know what it iz! My Rating: 4.4


02. “Live Twice”
You know what it iz wit Young Hits on tha track! Nice beat here wit you spittin’ some real tight shit, here, in tha 1st verse; gutta to tha fullest!! Soundin’ like it’s for tha Baton Rouge streetz, here, on tha 2nd verse, since you “got” buku shit to tha fullest! Your “dope money” be stackin’ high!! Glad for tha “Young Hits” and “D-So” shout outs at tha end! My Current Rating: 4.4


03. “In Da Club” Feat. Young Hits
No “Young Hits” beat tag this time, lol? LOL… Tha hook’s definitely great, once again!! Wit all this shit goin’ on, didn’t realize dat there was a feature on tha 3rd verse; can’t exactly ID who it iz? Hope they say their name; they’re doin’ their thang! Oh, now, they’re ID (Young Hits, lol)! My Current Rating: 4.2


04. Skit: OG New York
Ooh, a skit? >>> Almost thought it was an intro wit tha beat in tha background; sounds pretty tight, regardless, lol. Thug Nation Entertainment/Real Music in tha buildin’, ya dig? Interestin’ although it could’ve been about only a minute long. My Rating: N/A


05. “Like Me” Feat. Delwin The Krazyman
Tha beat sounds real, real good but I dunno about startin’ off wit all tha Nu$$ie shit… Tha hook’s definitely hotness, here; catchy-ass Yella!! Speakin’ of Yella, here you are on tha 1st verse, doin’ ya thang!! Good, consistent job, holdin’ thangz down on tha 1st verse and now, tha 2nd verse sounds like it’s strictly for tha Jigg City streetz! Fuck “tha DJs dat won’t play (your) song;” good thing fa me wit gettin’ peeps on tha radio, instantly! For Delwin on tha 3rd verse, when I hear tha verse itself start off wit a Nu$$ie quote, I feel like skippin’ it… SMH, I thought tha verse was gonna end wit, “Nu$$ie!!!,” but it ended wit “Delwin” (period, not three exclamation points, smh). My Current Rating: 4.6


½time: We got a 4.4-rated CD, currently; pretty nice for a promo!


06. “Move It Like That”
Keepin’ it goin’… >>> A Young Hits beat; lol @ this vibe fa you. LOL, this iz skippin’? I forgot if this was dirty or not when I got it; prolly was, smh. People still have scratched CDs? Don’t think I had one since 2003! This sounds like an interestin’-soundin’ song fa you; likin’ how Young Hits does his thang on tha beat. WTH? Tha skippin’ iz only happenin’ on tha hook? How oddly planned! My Rating: 4.2


07. “Rollin’ Wit Da Bass Up (Remix)” Feat. Sam I Am & Max Minelli
I hear tha skippin’ in dis, too. Still sounds great fa dis Z-Man-produced joint and this iz great dat Max Minelli joined tha team here!! Sounds betta, this time, and you’re soundin’ good on tha 1st verse! Tha 2nd verse iz dat crazy-ass Sam I Am, lol! He really showin’ his ass off in tha streetz, here; definitely sounds betta on his verse, too, fa some reason!! Max’s on tha 3rd verse and he’s got tha hood on lock when it comes ta what satisfies you, ya dig? Definitely good ta hear him join dis track! My Current Rating: 4.6


08. “2-Step” Feat. D-So
This made it? Why do these producers have to have different sides to them? Gets annoyin’ at times… Too quiet of a song afta tha previous songs… At least tha lyrics are on a Baton Rouge level on tha 1st verse but this hook’s way too soft fa you, Yella… LOL, tha song iz soft but there’s all “traphouse” shit in tha 2nd verse? Weird-ass mix but I don’t mind what comes outta your mouth … Interestin’ feature from D-So, too… My Current Rating: 3.6


09. “Blow’em Down” Feat. Jon Doe & Young Hits
LOL, tha Jon Doe version; how weird! Then again, not sure if I noticed his voice back then! Tight shit here and I’m glad it’s here! Didn’t realize Young Hits rapped, lol? Also, made tha track, too… Tha hook sounds tight; luv tha vibe here!!! Tha title sounds good, too; interestin’ shit here!! Here’s tha 1st verse; good job collaboratin’!! I look forward ta hearin’ tha rest of tha song!! Sounds like someone different on tha 2nd verse here (Hits?); good shit to tha fullest!! You’re on tha 3rd verse, Yella, keepin’ it gutta!! You know how dem 225 white boyz be!! Nice, quick lil’ Jigg City hood verse!! My Current Rating: 4.4


10. “Chains” Feat. Lil’ Boosie
Bonus track here, lol. Produced by Tinman, doin’ his thang on tha only beat I know him off of, lol! Good shit wit you representin’ wit all your clever “chains,” here, and representin’ all tha way wit your catchy style! From tha hook to tha 1st verse, it’s all catchiness at its finest!! Boosie sounds good on tha 2nd verse wit how he’s showin’ you luv, to tha fullest. He sounds kinda calm on tha verse, though; less energetic, lol. Classic “Nu$ie Alive”-type music for me so I’m glad it’s a part of tha family here! My Current Rating: 4.7


Overall: Dumb shit; finna do tha review for tha actual CD!


Rankings:

09. “2-Step” Feat. D-So 3.6
08. “Move It Like That” 4.2
07. “In Da Club” Feat. Young Hits 4.2
06. “5-Star Street King” 4.4
05. “Live Twice” 4.4
04. “Blow’em Down” Feat. Jon Doe & Young Hits 4.4
03. “Like Me” Feat. Delwin The Krazyman 4.6
02. “Rollin’ Wit Da Bass Up (Remix)” Feat. Sam I Am & Max Minelli 4.6
01. “Chains” Feat. Lil’ Boosie 4.7


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 39.1
Total Songs: / 09
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Average CD Rating: 4.3