Review #904: Calicoe The Champ "Ground Hog Day (Hosted by KLC)"

Reviewed on 3.26.2011 (Review #904)

Even though I mainly radio-edit for today, I gon do some reviewz while it’s still early! This 1st one iz for Calicoe The Champ “Ground Hog Day (Hosted by KLC)”, Overdose Entertainment/Grand Theft Audio Music in tha buildin’!! Start Time: 8:18 AM | End Time: 9:02 AM


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 #904) reviewed on 3.26.2011 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Source (Where I Got Tha CD From): http://www.datpiff.com/Calicoe-The-Champ-Friends-Ground-Hog-Day-mixtape.125220.html


01. Happy Groundhog Day
LOL; gotta like dis title! >>> Ooh, KLC on tha intro, here; thumbs up! Even though it’s March 2011, now, it still feels like “Groundhog Day” wit tha weather, since there’s still snow on tha ground! At about :39, tha song’s startin’, and this quiet beat sounds good. SMH, we were ‘pose ta get six early weeks of Spring, but it’s fuckin’ cold, right now, and it’s Spring! LOL, I thought this was gonna be a song wit its 2:57 length but it’s mainly just an intro; good job wit this, though. LOL, tha last 46 seconds sounds like Mardi Gras music, lol; nice combo! My Rating: N/A


02. “Hit Me”
Let’s hear it! >>> For some reason, I feel like my anticipation’s increasin’, tha more seconds go by! Ooh, feelin’ these consistent rhymes from you, Calicoe!! Really like your character and how you deliver these rhymes! LOL @ tha “frog” and “ribbit” part; you a crazy dude, Calicoe!!! Overall, thumbs up fa dis shit; definitely a nice 1st song fa this mixtape and shout out ta “Beats By The Pound,” too! My Rating: 4.5


03. Skit
>>> LOL, how quick! Interestin’ and random! My Rating: N/A


04. “Ain’t Gotta Chance”
>>> Ooh, I hear an Electronica—or betta yet, it’s tha Gorillaz on tha beat, lol, no less, tha song was originally called “Dirty Harry”, rofl! Thought I wasn’t gonna pay attention ta dis too much but because I know tha beat, even though tha original hook’s in it, I give this a plus. Definitely thumbs up ta tha rhymes and thumbs up ta tha “blunt” part afta tha 1st verse! You even got tha 2nd verse on lock wit tha street rhymes; definitely feelin’ this, N.O./real-life style! My Rating: 4.2


05. “Show Yo Titts”
A “tits” song!!! >>> Yea, this iz pretty anticipatin’ in tha beginning wit tha hook! LOL, here you are on tha 1st verse but it sounds a lil’ low on your vocals? Not bad wit how you came through on tha verse but it’s all about dat hook, lol! Wish I could hear you betta but it’s still good ‘cause I can still hear your character in dis! My Rating: 4.3


06. “Deep N Da South” Feat. Dirty Harry & Co Candy
Good title… >>> Ooh, you shouted out “Dirty Harry” on this? He must be featured on here? Ooh, feelin’ how you comin’ through on tha 1st verse; nothin’ but dat quality street shit!!! Tha hook sounds good wit dis sample; definitely interestin’ chemistry goin’ on wit dis track, here!! LOL, Dirty Harry iz on tha 2nd verse, and he’s comin’ through wit some real-ass tight shit!!! Real glad he represents for tha streets as much as you, Calicoe! Tha 3rd verse sounds like a jacked flow or somethin’? I think it’s catchy; iz this someone else on tha 3rd verse? I see Co Candy on tha back cover? It’s kinda small and hard ta read… My Rating: 4.6


07. “Day Dream”
>>> This iz bleh for me; do I need ta hear anything on this beat? Bleh @ tha original hook… Tha rhymes are good, of course, but not a good blend fa me. My Rating: 3.3


08. “Reppin’ My Block” Feat. Corner Boy P
LOL, “reepin’”? Spelled wrong, I assume? >>> I always liked dis Sean P (Youngbloodz) sample on tha hook; good beat choice, too. Tha 1st verse from Corner Boy P sounds nice; good shit! You’re on tha 2nd verse and it sounds betta, here; good shit, Calicoe! Keep these rhymes and catchy flow comin’ along!! My Rating: 4.2


09. “Ridin’ Thru ATL”
>>> Anotha good beat wit anotha “ATL” artist on tha sample/hook. Tha way you explained your situation wit goin’ ta “Atlanta” makes sense, thanx ta dat stupid Katrina! My Rating: 3.8


10. “Dreams”
>>> Thought I wouldn’t be anticipated fa dis but this iz pretty hot wit tha production and your catchy “one day” shit; gotta luv you, Calicoe!!! Nothin’ but some addictive music, thanx ta your catchy flow!! My Rating: 4.4


11. “Welcome 2 Da Ghetto”
>>> Scary start but it makes sense fa tha vibe, N.O. style. Here you are wit tha only verse on tha track, comin’ through wit some street-ass shit!! Definitely feelin’ it; glad you keepin’ your character in play while rappin’ dis tight shit! My Rating: 4.2


12. “Play It Loud” (KLC Feat. Fiend & Calicoe The Champ)
Interestin’ collaboration; let’s see dis! >>> Ooh, really feelin’ dis G-Funk-soundin’ beat, here!!! Definitely good ta have dis style, includin’ KLC ta be tha main artist! Definitely kick-ass to tha fullest!!! Fiend’s on tha 2nd verse and shit yea, have ta have dis gutta-ass, grimy-ass voice and delivery!! LOL, you’re on tha 3rd verse, comin’ through wit some tight shit! Surprisingly, tha other two were betta than you, on here, but you definitely keep shit entertainin’, here, ya dig?!? My Rating: 4.8


½time: I’m really likin’ dis CD; I give you mega props on dis shit right chea!! Currently, a 4.2-rated CD; can you keep dis shit up?!?


13. “Complex Occupation” Feat. Byou2ful
>>> Sounds like Erykah Badu in tha beginning/hook; not bad… Ooh, when you come on tha track, it sounds good, especially wit dis beat! Definitely glad you’re motivated, to tha fullest! Throughout this whole song, you keepin’ tha street shit on ‘n’ poppin’!! Byou2ful sounds good later on, too. My Rating: 4.0


14. “Who???”
Ooh, an attitude in tha title; lemme hear! >>> Shit yea, a Biggie sample on tha hook and it sounds real tight fa you, Calicoe! Shit yea, you comin’ through on tha 1st verse wit some tight-ass shit; definite thumbs up!!! How much more street shit can I handle from you? Keep shootin’ it up in me, bruh, lol!! You even have a lil’ bit of a Nu$$ie feel wit how you’re deliverin’ shit, here, too! My Rating: 4.5


15. “Get A Lil’” Feat. Athena
>>> Sounds a lil’ like a Lil’ Wayne or somethin’, here; pretty good, overall. Tha hook sounds much betta wit this upbeat sound and what you got goin’ on, here! What does dis Athena girl got ta offer? Okay, I’m feelin’ what she’s got, includin’ her voice. My Rating: 4.1


16. “No Place Like Home” (KLC Feat. Mannie Fresh)
Ooh, this looks like it gon be a big one!! >>> Definitely a nice beat start fa tha 504! LOL, neva-endin’ intro? KLC sounds good on dis shit; glad he has a good attitude, not givin’ a fuuuuuck, lol! Definitely feelin’ tha rhymes!! Tha hook’s really what’s up; a huge 504 anthem!!! Even Mannie Fresh comin’ through wit some tight shit, too, on tha 2nd verse; good shit ta be known fa tha ’10!! Of course, there had ta be more shit on tha 3rd verse from KLC; definite plus!! LOL, “show dem tits;” nice and demandin’! My Rating: 4.7


17. “Diamonds R Wreckless” Feat. Corner Boy P
Lookin’ forward ta hearin’ dis!! >>> It somewhat sounds like “In The Hood” wit tha beat and hook; interestin’ beat choice. Really likin’ tha start to tha 1st verse; real gutta between Corner Boy on tha verse and you, too! Definitely feelin’ all these alternations!! That’s a whoppin’ 16 ½ bars from tha both of y’all!! ROFL, tight shit comin’ outta tha 2nd verse, too; y’all definitely got tha formula on ‘n’ poppin’ wit this back-ta-back alternations between each other!!! My Rating: 4.6


18. “Gangstafied” Feat. KLC, Mo B Dick, J.Hu$tle, Slim Reep & Byou2ful
I rememba dis; I knew it looked familiar! This was on my boy J.Hu$tle’s “Gorilla Hustle (Da Mixtape)” mixtape! Real glad J.Hu$tle’s still on tha song! Oh, that’s him on tha back cover (A.J.); I sometimes forget that’s his alias. What I originally said about dis song: Okay, I’m likin’ this smooth sound! Jacked beat or not: pretty good ‘90s feel, here! Tha 1st verse sounds consistent wit tha rappin’; glad tha features can help you out, here! LOL, you’re on tha 2nd verse, Calicoe, doin’ ya thang! You got dat voice ta hold thangz down! Likin’ your “got coke, crack, weed,” etc. line! Even though this iz kinda long, this iz a good radio song fa me. Almost good as if it was a flashback; tha features would be a main reason! I try to get as many people on tha show as possible! Sounds like J.Hu$tle on tha 3rd verse, here; feelin’ how tha verse’s bein’ delivered, once again! My Current Rating: 4.4


19. “Dope Money” Feat. Shawt
>>> This sounds familiar but whether or not I know it, it’s tight; good hook, beat, and what you got goin’ on, here! You’re always consistent wit shit, ya dig? Shawt brings some tight shit, too; it’s all about collaboratin’!! My Rating: 4.1


20. “Welcome 2 Da South”
Looks like tha otha “South” song; we’ll see which one’s betta… >>> Good shit, once again; always glad ta hear Southern hooks like dis! Very consistent wit tha punchlines, Calicoe; definitely feelin’ ‘em!! Glad you holdin’ down tha “South”/New Orleans down!!! My Rating: 4.2


21. “Dog” Feat. Slim Reep
Dat Reep dude’s on here, again! Lookin’ forward ta hearin’ wit dis title! >>> Damn, this definitely’s hot!! Likin’ tha “dog” barks as well as tha tight beat and what you got goin’ on here as far as street content! I can picture a house; glad you puttin’ pictures in my head! Tha hook’s definitely A+ when it comes ta catchy shit!!! Can’t deny dis shit!! Slim Reep’s on tha 2nd verse, soundin’ like tha tight-ass ‘90s shit from Louisiana!! Real nice collaboration, ya dig?!? My Rating: 4.8


22. “Stuntin’ Iz A Habit” Feat. Corner Boy P
Too many “t” and “b”s in tha title, lol. Lookin’ forward ta hearin’ dis one, too! >>> Yup, this iz nice wit tha hook and beat! Corner Boy P comin’ through, nicely, fa you on tha 1st verse! Damn, “kush in tha jar;” consistentness!!! You’re on tha 2nd verse—can’t deny dis shit!! Your flow iz definitely on ‘n’ poppin’!! Can’t get enough of Calicoe The Champ!!!! My Rating: 4.5


23. “Backyard Party” Feat. Nesby Phips
Let’s hear dis collab and see if it’s good enough fa me… >>> Ooh, I can feel tha “backyard” vibe wit dis beat and how you comin’ through on tha hook! Definitely some tight-ass shit!! “Bring ya own weed;” lol, Calicoe reservations!!! Gotta really feel it!!! Nesby’s rappin’ on tha 2nd verse? I dunno if this tha 1st or 2nd time I’m hearin’ him rap but he sounds good wit you, Calicoe; nice collab! My Rating: 4.4


24. “Celebration”
Last song… >>> Too bad it “must come ta an end.” But, I got anotha CD ta review of yours! Nice beat you chose ta rap on, here; feelin’ tha shit that’s goin’ on wit your rappin’. Sounds more like an intro track than an outro track, lol; good shit, overall. My Rating: 4.0


Overall: Of course, I really felt this CD! Too bad I didn’t know about it ‘til now. But, you always are consistent, Calicoe; really luv tha kinda character you have when it comes ta deliverin’ shit ta tha streetz!!


Rankings:

22. “Day Dream” 3.3
21. “Ridin’ Thru ATL” 3.8
20. “Celebration” 4.0
19. “Complex Occupation” Feat. Byou2ful 4.0
18. “Get A Lil’” Feat. Athena 4.1
17. “Dope Money” Feat. Shawt 4.1
16. “Welcome 2 Da South” 4.2
15. “Reppin’ My Block” Feat. Corner Boy P 4.2
14. “Ain’t Gotta Chance” 4.2
13. “Welcome 2 Da Ghetto” 4.2
12. “Show Yo Titts” 4.3
11. “Dreams” 4.4
10. “Backyard Party” Feat. Nesby Phips 4.4
09. “Gangstafied” Feat. KLC, Mo B Dick, J.Hu$tle, Slim Reep & Byou2ful 4.4
08. “Stuntin’ Iz A Habit” Feat. Corner Boy P 4.5
07. “Hit Me” 4.5
06. “Who???” 4.5
05. “Deep N Da South” Feat. Dirty Harry & Co Candy 4.6
04. “Diamonds R Wreckless” Feat. Corner Boy P 4.6
03. “No Place Like Home” (KLC Feat. Mannie Fresh) 4.7
02. “Dog” Feat. Slim Reep 4.8
01. “Play It Loud” (KLC Feat. Fiend & Calicoe The Champ) 4.8


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 94.6
Total Songs: / 22
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Average CD Rating: 4.3