Review #1,060: D Boy Repasenta "Struggle Within"

Reviewed on 8.17.2011 (Review #1,060)




Comin’ up next, it’s tha final D Boy Repasenta CD I got ta review before I’m caught up. LOL, tha release date on this one iz March 1, 2011; lol, not tha 3^rd? Funny…; here’s my review for his Struggle Within CD! Start Time: 12:16 PM | End Time: 12:45 PM


Disclaimer: 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 already love it. 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 #1,060) reviewed on 8.17.2011 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: http://dboyrepasenta.bandcamp.com/album/struggle-within


01. “I Want It All”
LOL, startin’ off wit one I heard! My Current Rating: 4.7


02. “Set This Bitch On Fire”
Let’s hear it! >>> Sounds a lil’ funny wit how you gon “set this bitch on fire;” nice beat intro, too! I like tha “blowin’ haze” shit; you definitely got some “fire” ta offer! LOL, fast rappin’ on tha verses; glad you keepin’ tha entertainment comin’! My Rating: 4.2


03. “I Wanna Be A Millionaire”
LOL, looks like your “Million” song from tha previous CD. >>> Not really tha kinda lyrics that I go for but this ain’t too bad for a song, overall. My Rating: 3.5


04. “Addicted To Money (Remix)” Feat. Rick Ross & Birdman
SMH @ tha features! >>> You sound good but deduction for tha false features! My Rating: 2.4


05. “I’m In Love With Myself”
LOL @ tha “myy self” instead of “myself”! Heard this previusly and I gave it a… My Current Rating: 4.3


06. “I’ve Been Rollin’ (Remix)” Feat. Knat & Lil’ Sheppard
Likin’ this collaboration; hope it turns out ta be good! >>> Who’s this “Josh on tha track”? Did it say, “Cold Josh”? Either way, feelin’ tha beat, here; although a “rollin’” song, it sounds like a ridin’ song! Definitely some kick-ass music, here, thanx to tha hook from Knat and that tightness!! Feelin’ what he’s bringin’ on tha 1^st verse, too; he’s got his mind right, since he’s fully “focused!” Tha 2^nd verse iz Sheppard and he’s pretty focused; likin’ tha focus he’s bringin’ to tha track, here! LOL, here you are on tha 3^rd verse and I’m feelin’ your attitude; lol, talk about tha “rollin’” attitude! My Rating: 4.4


07. “Why It Gotta Be Like This”
>>> This doesn’t sound depressin’ or anything; feelin’ tha catchiness on tha hook wit this nice beat! Not bad wit tha rhymes, here; at least they’re about you, which iz a plus. My Rating: 3.8


08. “Please Don’t Die”
>>> A lil’ too much goin’ on here wit tha emotion in tha beginning? Unexpected, but this iz tha depressin’ side I’m hearin’… However, at least you sound like a character on tha mic, so at least this has some entertainment in it! BTW, I dunno why people would even think of dyin’; ain’t it a ton of decades away? Golden Rule: Don’t get into any drama or fights wit people! My Rating: 3.6


09. “Livin’ In Darkness”
>>> Not too depressin’, here; I’m likin’ tha catchy hook wit tha hyped-up “pray for me, pray for me!” Thumbs up fa tha flow; it’s keepin’ my attention, here! My Rating: 3.8


10. “Everyday” Feat. A.O.
What could this be? >>> Beat sounds much betta, especially wit some chokin’/weed shit in tha beginning! A.O. a singer? I’m actually likin’ this; very catchy wit tha beat! You sound good wit your rhymes, too; seem like you got your focus and image on lock, here, except wit “tha cops,” lol. Overall, thumbs up fa this shit; a catchy, lil’ smooth-soundin’ song fa me ta enjoy! My Rating: 4.0


½time: Not too bad, right here; I think this iz tha least-favorite CD for me, though: 3.9 for tha CD rating, currently.


11. “Life Of The Dopeman”
Looks like a good title… >>> Nice lil’ intro of a scene! I like how this sounds; sounds like some Winter-type music dat you’d roam around, 007 style! Tha hook’s official; you really have this trap shit on lock! LOL, a lil’ Jeezyish wit tha ad-libs, here; they sound funny, but mix great wit err-thang goin’ on! My Rating: 4.3


12. “See A Better Me”
What could this be about? >>> Sounds like an entertainin’ Butla on tha voice, this time! This sounds like it could be a Jeezy song wit tha beat and tha shit you rappin’ ‘bout iz pretty good, too, D Boy Repasenta style. My Rating: 3.9


13. “All I Know”
Good thing some of these songs are short ‘cause it blends good wit radio show lengths! >>> Catchy hook; likin’ it! Tha beat sounds like it could be nice and Southern for you, here! LOL, Jeezy shit goin’ on wit tha flow; likin’ it, once again. My Rating: 3.8


14. “The Weatherman” Feat. Lil’ One The Champ
>>> Not bad; good shit from Mr. Champ on tha 1^st verse, even though what does this sex shit have ta do wit “the weatherman”? I think it should do wit me ‘cause I’m worth more than what ladies need! You’re on tha 2^nd verse and overall, I don’t think this really for me; a lil’ too much about money, even though you at least have tha hustlin’ shit on here. My Rating: 3.4


15. “D Boy On Sum Other Shit”
What could this be? >>> Iz “D Boy” a part of tha title? Sounds like “sum” serious “shit” wit this screwed hook! Sounds like you’re bringin’ tha heat on tha rhymes; lol, make sure you “flash out” ‘cause tha energy applies great on tha mic! Really feelin’ tha energy you bringin’ on this track, D Boy! My Rating: 4.1


16. “I’m Grindin’” Feat. Dre Chatman
Lookin’ forward ta hearin’ dis! >>> Yea, this iz a plus; definitely feelin’ tha anthematic “money” hook from Dre! Now, this iz more like it, vs. #14! I’m feelin’ what you bringin’ to tha table on this track; definitely tha attitude when it comes ta “grindin’!” Shit, I think this even has a positive mainstream feel to it, too! Iz dat Dre rappin’ on tha 2^nd verse? Sounds good, regardless! My Rating: 4.2


17. “Going Through Sum Thangs”
Damn, not “threw” instead of “through”! >>> This sounds like some Jeezy/trap music, based off tha beat, here. Sounds like it’s pretty catchy and can’t be stopped, lol; that’s what it iz when it’s tha D Boy Repasenta formula! My Rating: 3.7


18. “Behind Tha Dark Tint”
Likin’ this title; thought it was Behind The Music for a sec, lol! >>> DJ Scrap intro tag? What was that? Thought this was gonna sound pathetic but this iz nice, on a different level; I’m feelin’ this slower side! At least you bringin’ dat Southern vibe wit all your fucked-upness, when it comes to tha drugs, on tha track, lol! Anotha “dick real hard” line? LOL, heard dat only a few songs ago; guess dat’s how you feel… Overall, good job wit this anthem; you havin’ buku fun on tha hook, here! My Rating: 4.0


19. “Just Fine (Remix)” Feat. Jronn, Daem, Quikkdraw & Jimi Jump
Nice lineup!! >>> A lil’ quiet? Gay-soundin’ hook? Thought it was Lil’ One The Champ rappin’ on tha 1^st verse but whoeva this iz, they have a great voice fa deliverin’ some serious shit!! Couple errors in tha ID: Deam iz Daem; Quick Draw iz Quikkdraw! I guess dat was Jronn on tha 1^st verse ‘cause I know Daem can be gay wit that stupid-ass A-Tune, at times? You’re on tha 2^nd verse and it sounds pretty good; you got some anger and attitude on tha track, too! Now dat you and Jronn did tha damn thang, it’s time fa Quikkdraw ta rip it up on tha 3^rd verse!! He sounds pretty nice; feelin’ what he bringin’, even though I liked tha previous verses betta! Why iz there some gay vocals in tha mist of his verse? Damn, even Jimi Jump comin’ through wit gayness; whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?!?????????? Sorry, but this iz a mixed review for me! My Rating: 2.6


20. “The Chance I Never Had”
>>> More Jeezyness for me; once again, goes good wit tha previous Jeezy-soundin’ songs. My Rating: 3.5


21. “Count My Money Backwards (Remix)” Feat. Lil’ Phat & Webbie
ROFL? >>> Not as bad as tha Ross/Birdman-inserted verses but it’s aight, minus tha “Savage!!” / “Supa Unit!” shit outta nowhere; think you could’ve found somethin’ betta! Anyway, you sound aight; nothin’ really ta say, though, since I can hear this kinda shit from someone else. My Rating: 2.8


Overall: Thought this was gonna be a lil’ betta but it was still good/more on a decent level. I’m glad I got ta review four of your CDs, especially wit them bein’ tight! Keep up tha great work, Mr. March 3^rd, lol!


Rankings:

21. “Addicted To Money (Remix)” Feat. Rick Ross & Birdman 2.4
20. “Just Fine (Remix)” Feat. Jronn, Daem, Quikkdraw & Jimi Jump 2.6
19. “Count My Money Backwards (Remix)” Feat. Lil’ Phat & Webbie 2.8
18. “The Weatherman” Feat. Lil’ One The Champ 3.4
17. “I Wanna Be A Millionaire” 3.5
16. “The Chance I Never Had” 3.5
15. “Please Don’t Die” 3.6
14. “Going Through Sum Thangs” 3.7
13. “Why It Gotta Be Like This” 3.8
12. “All I Know” 3.8
11. “Livin’ In Darkness” 3.8
10. “See A Better Me” 3.9
09. “Everyday” Feat. A.O. 4.0
08. “Behind Tha Dark Tint” 4.0
07. “D Boy On Sum Other Shit” 4.1
06. “Set This Bitch On Fire” 4.2
05. “I’m Grindin’” Feat. Dre Chatman 4.2
04. “I’m In Love With Myself” 4.3
03. “Life Of The Dopeman” 4.3
02. “I’ve Been Rollin’ (Remix)” Feat. Knat & Lil’ Sheppard 4.4
01. “I Want It All” 4.7


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 79.0
Total Songs: / 21
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Average CD Rating: 3.8