Review #919: Slym B "It's Like That Sometimes Vol. 1: The Before The Heart Bleeds Series"

Reviewed on 3.29.2011 (Review #919)




Hopefully, this’ll be my last day that I’m behind wit reviewz!! Kickin’ off today, it’s Slym B “It’s Like That Sometimes Vol. 1: The Before The Heart Bleeds Series”! Start Time: 7:10 AM | End Time: 7:29 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 #919) reviewed on 3.29.2011 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Source (Where I Got Tha CD From): http://www.datpiff.com/Slym_B-Its_Like_That_Sometimes_Vol_1_The_Before_The_He-mixtape.208468.html


01. “Untraditional”
>>> Mouse production? Oh, rofl, it’s “Top Notch” beat. Thought shit sounded off-beat, at first, but tha rhymes are pretty consistent and catchy; nice job. My Rating: 3.9


02. “DGMGTV Flow”
>>> This stupid beat? Rappin’ iz definitely on-point to tha fullest but this beat ain’t! My Rating: 4.2


03. “On The Contrary”
>>> This iz a decent beat you chose ta rap on; thought this was gonna be a compilation CD fa a second. Tha rappin’ iz good, once again; seems like you don’t disappoint! My Rating: 3.8


04. “She Drives Me Wild (Baby Mama)”
>>> This iz less-interestin’ fa me; not my kinda subject/daily routine that goes on. Then again, I just keep my interest in Alexia—girlfriend or not, I treat her like one! Either way, this iz a lil’ catchy, so I’ll give you props. My Rating: 3.8


05. “Driving Too Fast”
>>> Good shit, here, but really, who tha hell actually drives “too fast”? Doesn’t sound real; can’t picture it! Nice job wit these ‘car’ rhymes, though; feelin’ ‘em! My Rating: 3.9


06. “Truth Said Different”
>>> LOL, Neptunes beat; glad you took it back some years! Who would’ve thought their beats would turn so old? Shame dat typical people these dayz don’t even remember/know who they are, smh! Anyway, pretty-good job, here. My Rating: 3.7


07. Checks In 1 (Unspoken Connection)
>>> Glad you have an interlude, here; ‘preciate this info! New mixtape on “April 20!” My Rating: N/A


08. “Unspoken Connection”
Let’s hear this snippet… >>> I liked tha other female song betta; sounds like anotha different style fa you, here. Still, you comin’ through wit some aight-type shit. My Rating: 2.9


½time: Not bad wit this CD of yours; a 3.7-rated CD, currently.


09. “Redefine Yo Mindframe”
>>> Sounds tight wit tha rappin’ but I really don’t like this soft beat; doesn’t mix… My Rating: 3.5


10. “With The Wrong Crowd”
>>> Sounds a lil’ entertainin’ in tha beginning; let’s see what happens wit dis one… This sounds decent, overall; good real-life lyrics. My Rating: 3.5


11. Checks In 2 (Lust & Love Episode)
Anotha one? Let’s see… >>> Sounds a lil’ soft on this check-in. Overall, sounds like you’re focused on tha ladies wit this interlude. Too bad I can’t hear tha next song ‘cause it’s not in tha folder… My Rating: N/A


12. “Baby I’m Watching (3rd Degree Of Lust)”
Not in tha DatPiff folder or workin’ on DatPiff. My Rating: N/A


13. “Beyond Your Makeup”
>>> Not a good-soundin’ beat fa me, since it sounds East Coastish. Tha rhymes are good, at least… My Rating: 3.6


14. “A Flame That’s Consuming”
Tha 2nd of 3rd song that’s not in tha DatPiff folder or workin’ on DatPiff player. My Rating: N/A


15. “The Misconception (That’s Like)”
Tha final song that’s not in tha DatPiff folder or workin’ on DatPiff. My Rating: N/A


16. “In Our Dreams (We Wish)”
>>> This sounds even more not-for-me wit tha dry beat and tha rhymes/flow could’ve been betta… Oh wait, they’re soundin’ a lil’ betta wit tha “cops” part but overall, this izn’t somethin’ I’d be crazy about. My Rating: 3.5


17. Outro (100+ Shoutouts)
>>> Damn, over eight minutes? How much you got, here? I like how almost two minutes in, your voice got more energy in dis; thumbs up ta tha dialect, at times! Direct Grind Music Group in tha buildin’! My Rating: N/A


Overall: Not that bad for a CD from you; more of good rhymes and beats that are not really for me, overall.


Rankings:

11. “Unspoken Connection” 2.9
10. “Redefine Yo Mindframe” 3.5
09. “With The Wrong Crowd” 3.5
08. “In Our Dreams (We Wish)” 3.5
07. “Beyond Your Makeup” 3.6
06. “Truth Said Different” 3.7
05. “On The Contrary” 3.8
04. “She Drives Me Wild (Baby Mama)” 3.8
03. “Driving Too Fast” 3.9
02. “Untraditional” 3.9
01. “DGMGTV Flow” 4.2


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 40.3
Total Songs: / 11
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Average CD Rating: 3.7