Review #1,046: Konfo "Clouded Concepts"

Reviewed on 8.07.2011 (Review #1,046)




Comin’ up next, it’s a review for Konfo “Clouded Concepts”; lookin’ forward ta seein’ what happens wit this one! Start Time: 6:52 PM | End Time: 7:27 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 #1,046) reviewed on 8.07.2011 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: http://www.datpiff.com/Konfo-Clouded-Concepts-mixtape.258408.html


01. “Infinity & Beyond”
LOL @ tha year bein’ listed as 2004… >>> Interestin’ intro; beats sound like tha Lone remix of Underworld’s song, “Bird 1”, which really sounds interestin’ for this “Infinity & Beyond”-type song! Talk about mega-researchin’? Or, just someone wit good tastes in music when it comes to tha producer? Feelin’ tha rhymes you bringin’ to tha table, here, wit these smooth-ass beats goin’ on! My Rating: 4.5
EDIT: Now, I see a DatPiff link, which has tha back cover; this iz produced by R.E.A.L.!


02. “Like A Sunshine”
I believe this iz tha music video I saw? Lemme give it its review. >>> Yup, and I’m feelin’ tha lil’ smooth beat, once again, as well as tha female repeatin’ tha title! I think you’re one of tha only ones that can pull off tha vocal samples in tha tracks; everybody else iz beyond-sucking ‘cause tha shit always sounds depressing or annoying! Rhymes are serious, on a Hip-Hop level, and are consistent! Interestin’ dat there’s only one verse, too. My Current Rating: 4.3
EDIT: ‘Nother R.E.A.L. beat!


03. “Ride Wit Me”
Lookin’ forward, once again! >>> Sounds like a good intro; I seem ta be really likin’ these really-smooth jointz! Speakin’ of a ‘joint,’ nice job wit tha inhale/exhale-type shit, since it reminded me of smokin’ on some good! Good “days turn ta nights; tha fire turns ta ice” part and double rhyme! LOL, that’s right: “no hook needed;” this shit’s pure as it iz already! My Rating: 4.4
EDIT: Cincinnati Monsta (f.k.a. (formerly known as—not sure if still) 3rd Shift) on tha track!


04. “You’re Bad”
What could this be? >>> A 30-second fade-in intro? Talk about longest eva, lol? Thought I would judge this but I guess I was too soon ‘cause tha sample/beat’s startin’ ta become catchy, thanx ta your rhymes! My Rating: 4.1
EDIT: LOL, mp3 info’s correct wit “you’re,” but back cover’s wrong wit “your” spelling. However, R.E.A.L. did tha track, once again!


05. “Blues”
Let’s hear these “blues”… >>> Good intro; not tha type dat would sound cocky! I wish tha dayz of good, no “swag” or Auto-Tune-type rap music, and good, no Lady GaGa/Britney Spears-soundin’, more-than-130-BPM dance music would come back (trance/vocal trance music, too)! That was my start in music tastes and now, shit’s so fucked up in tha mainstream! “Every line iz a landmine;” most definitely! That’s what you’re exposin’ to tha people, here! My Rating: 4.2
EDIT: R.E.A.L. supplyin’ tha beats!


06. “Microphone (Freestyle)”
Let’s hear what you got, here… >>> Tha beat sounds like somethin’ you could rip, easily! Yup, you’re goin’ off on this one; really feelin’ how much shit you got goin’ on, here! I like how you smoked a lil’ somethin’ before tha 2nd verse; power added? I think so! Two verses iz definitely what’s up, here! I guess I’ll rate this a lil’ higher due to tha consistency in tha beat and tha amount of rhymes you laid down dat were 100% official! My Rating: 4.6


07. “H.A.M. (Freestyle)”
Guess tha letters are lucky for you? >>> I really like tha beat you chose, here! Tha rhymes are pretty good; I thought they’d be a lil’ faster but this iz on some hot shit, too! LOL, right after you stopped rappin’, tha beat got a lil’ more serious! My Rating: 4.3


½time: Looks like a real-tight CD, so far!! Right about now, you have a 4.3 for tha CD rating, possible chance at five stars; keep tha tight rhymes and great beats you chose/gettin’ produced up!!!


08. “Honor, Life, Hope, Pain”
Genius Child doin’ this beat. LOL, “love” on tha mp3 info title but “pain” on tha back cover title? Hope I’m right by goin’ wit tha back cover! >>> Interestin’ beat start wit those beat sounds!! Guess you got A+ producers? Most definitely; real glad there’s no dumb-ass beat tags, too! I feel like beat tags adds insecurity to producers, like they really need to express themselves on every song, smh! Wait, you say, “fame,” instead of “love” or “pain” on tha hook? LOL, lots of possible titles? Ooh, you said, “Gangsta Gumbo;” thumbs up fa givin’ Jimmy the DJ a shout out! I have a feelin’ I’ll be shouted out in tha future? Or, do I have to see you in person? LOL, quick ending? BTW, great job wit these rhymes; definitely official to tha bone!! My Rating: 4.5


09. “Champion (Freestyle)”
Let’s see how you gon do wit dis one! >>> Sounds good wit tha beat you’re rappin’ on and tha kick-ass attitude sounds tight, too! Ooh, you “pushed a lil’ herb”? Thumbs up fa dat! You remember date and time you first started doin’ dat? That would be somethin’ tight ta include in a song, ya dig? My Rating: 4.2


10. “Reminder (Freestyle)”
Anotha one… >>> Soundin’ betta than tha previous one; consistency at its finest!! Definitely “label [you] an MC;” rappers are too typical while MCs like us do official thangz!! My Rating: 4.3


11. “One Step”
Production from R.E.A.L., here… >>> Feelin’ this smoothness; likin’ your rhymes, too! Should be some great radio songs, here, ‘cause of tha short-ass lengths! That’ll make me have more songs on tha air! My Rating: 4.1


12. “Righteous Way To Go (Freestyle)”
Let’s see this one… >>> Not bad on tha start; I feel dat you can handle it… Good rhymes, once again; sounds just as good as tha original production on tha previous song. LOL @ that sample sayin’ tha title throughout tha song! My Rating: 4.1


13. “Yeah”
Cincinnati Monsta on tha beat; looks like it gon be tight? >>> Or maybe, it might be Case “Missing You” on tha beat… well, wit 2011 changes. LOL, a decade later, who would’ve thought music would’ve became shitty? Neva saw me not followin’ tha mainstream circuit ‘til 2009. It’s like, Drake was neva on TRL, no less, lol! Good rappin’, here; tha 2001-into-2011 beat gives me dat anticipation ta keep listenin’! Tha 2nd verse sounds good wit these ‘hangin’ out’ lyrics; sounds like you’re someone anticipatin’ ta hang out wit! LOL, tha right speaker faded out much faster than tha left speaker, approximately seven seconds before! My Rating: 4.3


14. “Aquemini (Freestyle)”
Keepin’ it goin’ wit… >>> Anotha chance ta take it back… This sounds good wit how you’re rappin’ on this, of course. “Since I broke my virginity;” congrats! Wonder when that’ll be my day? I’m glad that I’m able to drive frequently, now, thanx to havin’ a car and not givin’ a fuck ‘bout people anymore! Also, I’m gettin’ to go to pubs and shit so I’m slowly gettin’ out there in person! My Rating: 4.0


15. “Hustlin’ (Freestyle)”
Endin’ it wit a freestyle; how will this go? >>> I think it’s a great ending for only 51 seconds!! Talk about tha real tightness you’ve always brought to tha table!! This iz dat consistent, pureness wit a kick-ass attitude, even though it short as hell!! My Rating: 4.5


Overall: Of course, you brought nothin’ but tha best, here! Lots of interestin’, smooth tracks dat I definitely felt to tha max!! You keep doin’ ya thang and get this review out there!


Rankings:

15. “Aquemini (Freestyle)” 4.0
14. “One Step” 4.1
13. “Righteous Way To Go (Freestyle)” 4.1
12. “You’re Bad” 4.1
11. “Champion (Freestyle)” 4.2
10. “Blues” 4.2
09. “Reminder (Freestyle)” 4.3
08. “Yeah” 4.3
07. “H.A.M. (Freestyle)” 4.3
06. “Like A Sunshine” 4.3
05. “Ride Wit Me” 4.4
04. “Honor, Life, Hope, Pain” 4.5
03. “Infinity & Beyond” 4.5
02. “Hustlin’ (Freestyle)” 4.5
01. “Microphone (Freestyle)” 4.6


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 64.4
Total Songs: / 15
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Average CD Rating: 4.3 (automatically a 5-star-rated CD)