Review #1,159: DJ 5150 & DJ Hektik Present Juvenile & Mystikal "Uptown Veterans"

Reviewed on 5.25.2012 (Review #1,159)

My next review: DJ 5150 & DJ Hektik Present Juvenile & Mystikal Uptown Veterans. Start Time: 9:44 PM | End Time: 10:17 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 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. If you use tha word “swag” frequently, have auto-tune in your vocals, or talk about nothin’ but money and hoes 100,000x (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2012 CD Review (Review #1,159) reviewed on 5.25.2012 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: http://www.datpiff.com/Juvenile-Mystikal-Uptown-Veterans-mixtape.330092.html

01. Intro

>>> Tag. My Rating: N/A

02. “I Got This”

>>> Lol, that great voice of Juvie’s, comin’ through wit some synthy-soundin’ tightness, lol! Lyrics are on tha same quality as tha typical rap of today, but ehh, at least “I” can deal with “this”… Mystikal ain’t too bad, either, but you already know that I love his fast rhymin’! Got Juvie comin’ through on tha 3^rd verse, too, still feelin’ like a “super” life; I feel dat… My Rating: 4.2

03. “Excuse My French”

>>> Tightness from Mystikal, wit only 35 seconds, here!! Beat’s kinda ehh, as it’s like a “Teach Me How To Dougie”-type shit, but I like tha rhymes… My Rating: 4.4

04. “Short Story”

>>> Rofl @ tha honest Mystikal on tha 1^st verse: “Woke up… dick hard;” tha more descriptive rhymes are, tha betta, especially when it comes to tha sex scenes! Also, I’m feelin’ this conversation-type rappin’ on tha 1^st verse! Lol, very interestin’ shit from Mystikal, here, and tha beat has some interestin’ sounds, too, on tha hook! Ooh, more Mystikal on tha 2^nd verse, strictly keepin’ tha character comin’ along!! Tha 3^rd verse iz Mystikal, too, and it’s pretty tight, non-stop; glad my interest in hearin’ some of this shit iz still up!! My Rating: 4.7

05. “Sweet Love” Feat. Mannie Fresh

>>> Like tha Anita Baker song, but I dunno about an updated song to include for a sample. Either way, nice vibe… Lol, Ju-to-tha-vie, here, on tha 1^st verse; a lil’ mainstream vibe wit tha beat, but there’s a good vibe, here… Lol, Mannie Fresh back rappin’? Seemed like he’s been absent for quite a while; pretty nice, except tha suckin’ dick shit wit tha A-tune. Damn, didn’t know he was like dat! Now, I wanna decrease tha rating, since he sounds like he’s touchin’ himself! My Rating: 3.2

06. “Move Something” Feat. Mannie Fresh

>>> Echo-y-type of start? Not bad, but tha great vegetables and fruits from Mystikal on tha 1^st verse’s pretty interestin’! Iz Mannie gon sound normal, now? *Listens* Ooh, a nice beat right after him, too; Mystikal luvs dat swing, and I’m glad he includes it in his jointz! Tha 2^nd verse’s pretty catchy, too; lol @ tha “carinval” line! Mannie’s also comin’ through wit some catchiness, too. My Rating: 4.2

07. “Pure White Blend”

>>> Anotha hot beat fa Juvie ta rap on; kinda sounds cocky wit tha content, but it ain’t too bad, overall. Just Juvie, here, comin’ through wit a catchy flow. My Rating: 3.4

08. “I’ont Like You” Feat. Fiend

>>> Lol, “I’on Like You”? Knew it sounded familiar and it’s a lil’ old, especially since a remix was released after; lol @ tha different title (“Fuck Ova Ya”?)! My Current Rating: 4.8

09. “I’mma Husstler”

>>> I’m likin’ this beat betta than #7; nice start, Juvie! Strictly a “hustler,” Juvie; still goin’ strong at 37-years-old! Tha 1^st verse’s pretty nice; it shows you don’t stop wit this shit… More shit from Juvie on tha 2^nd verse, here; not bad… My Rating: 3.7

10. “Spendin’ This Money” Feat. Lil’ Wayne & Fiend

Not really too into tha mainstream feature, as well as tha title. >>> Hook ain’t too bad; I actually like tha “papercuts” part. Nothin’ really ta say about Wayne on tha 1^st verse; next… Fiend comin’ through on tha 2^nd verse wit some non-soft rhymes; ehh, I can kinda deal wit this… Lol, here’s Mystikal on tha 3^rd verse, comin’ through wit tha A-grade rhymes, as always!! Whoa @ these rhymes, Mystikal; you can make anyone ‘lol,’ lol! My Rating: 4.1

11. “Freestyle Session”

>>> A Pinky drop in tha beginning, here… Quality in tha vocals are kinda throwin’ me off, especially if it’s from Juvie, who iz bigger than a basement studio! Same thing wit Mystikal, even though his rhymes are pretty tight! Still, this would be acceptable no later than, probably, 2004! My Rating: 4.0

12. “Power” Feat. Rick Ross

Smh @ tha stars in tha ID. :td >>> It has a good, faster vibe, here, but takin’ some dance music for tha sample, lol (Snap “The Power”). I actually think this iz pretty catchy, especially wit Juvie’s entertainin’-ass! Lol @ these rhymes, Juvie; “sittin’ on tha shitter!” “Shitter”? Juvietastic!!! No comment on Fake Ross’s shit, here; why this collab? :confused Good thing you’re back on tha 3^rd verse, Juvie; feelin’ tha rhymes! Lemme quote: “Mixin’ dope like a chemist;” “boy, I drop birds down south, like a pigeon,” lol! Rofl @ this entertainment!! My Rating: 4.2

½time: A 4.1-rated CD, currently; nice job!

13. “Black Card Music” Feat. Skip

>>> Low interest; bad start… Glad to see a UTP-type collab, here, especially wit Skip doin’ a nice job, but that hook brings more shittiness than a positive perspective fa me. My Rating: 2.9

14. “Now I Shine” Feat. Trey Songz

What’s wit these collabs? :confused >>> Okay, but I thought I was listenin’ to Louisiana music, especially a mixtape, especially undergr—oh wait, this iz mainstream… Content doesn’t really do anything for me, since it’s on a mainstream tip, and I’m not into all this “money” shit. My Rating: 2.7

15. Mystikal Speakin’ On Signing With Cash Money

Even though he’s been in tha mainstream world, I don’t get why people love wantin’ to get signed; doesn’t that destroy creativity? >>> Ehh, okay. My Rating: N/A

16. “From The Start” Feat. Birdman & Lil’ Wayne

Fuck, again wit tha features! >>> Nothin’ interestin’, except when Mystikal comes through wit tha fastness! Why does all this mainstream music gotta sound tha same, especially tha same artists collaboratin’? Startin’ ta get real boring!! My Rating: 2.8

17. “All That I Know” Feat. Trae Tha Truth & Tec-9

Not sure why we gotta have tha extra name in Trae’s name, includin’ that I think it’s “Tha” and not “The”. >>> Wasn’t really into tha singin’ on tha hook, but this sounds tight wit tha fast beat! Ooh, even some fastness from Mystikal, too!! This iz uniqueness for tha mainstream, unlike tha same-soundin’ shit I’m used ta hearin’!! Good shit from Trae on tha 2^nd verse, too; non-stop, fastness!!! Ooh, even fastness from Tec-9, too? Thumbs up fa this, includin’ a comeback!! Almost sounds like Chubb Rock, here… or, Krayzie Bone/one of tha Bone Thugs!! My Rating: 4.7

18. “Break It Down” Feat. Usher

>>> 1^st ½ iz wtf @ bein’ here, but Mystikal’s fastness serves its purpose. Still, major drop for includin’ tha Usher beginning!! My Rating: 1.9

19. “Put It On Ya” Feat. Jazelle Paris

>>> This sounds like some of tha previous shit, too… Oh wait, I remember this from Music Choice: Rap, at least a year ago. Well, good for a smooth joint; Mystikal always knows how ta handle everything he’s on!! My Current Rating: 4.3

20. “Headbanger” Feat. Nino & B.o.B.

>>> “Juvenile, Nino & B.O.B.;” thanx for tha info. Scary hook; not really my type, since it almost scared me wit tha voice… I really don’t have any feedback on this; a lil’ tired of tha fastness from this CD, now… My Rating: 2.6

21. Soulja Slim Speakin’ On It

Too bad they spelled his name as “Solja”, smh… >>> Good skit! My Rating: N/A

22. “Bandanna” Feat. Skip & Wacko

>>> Looks like a familiar-lookin’ title, but it’s still a pretty-tight joint, of course! Skip & Wacko comin’ through, here, wit tha street shit, 504 style! Just Skip & Wacko on this? Interestin’… My Rating: 4.2

23. “1000 Grams” Feat. Waka Flocka Flame

>>> Kinda wtfish wit tha feature, but I’ll give this a props, since Waka has some off-centered character… Ooh, Mystikal’s comin’ through on tha 2^nd verse, comin’ through as a “mop;” nice wipin’, Mystikal, lol!! Tha Cash Money-soundin’ sample on tha hook sounds pretty tight. However, I’m sure tha drug-type music I heard from back in tha earlier dayz sounds much tighter and more serious than this! My Rating: 4.3

24. “Gangsta” Feat. Skip
>>> Nice beginning, includin’ tha nice beat, too… Juvie’s doin’ a nice job on tha 1^st verse, here; let’s see what Skip gon offer… Not too bad, either, but I’m not likin’ tha “money” shit; startin’ ta be less “gangsta” tha more I hear about “money!” My Rating: 3.3

25. “Wildboy (Remix)” Feat. 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Mystikal, French Montana, Yo Gotti & Steve-O

>>> Nice remix; all y’all doin’ a nice job wit this! My Rating: 4.6

Overall: Good job, for tha most part; nice job collaboratin’ on a mixtape project together, and keep up tha great work!

Rankings:

22.       “Break It Down” Feat. Usher 1.9

21.       “Headbanger” Feat. Nino & B.o.B. 2.6

20.       “Now I Shine” Feat. Trey Songz 2.7

19.       “From The Start” Feat. Birdman & Lil’ Wayne 2.8

18.       “Black Card Music” Feat. Skip 2.9

17.       “Sweet Love” Feat. Mannie Fresh 3.2

16.       “Gangsta” Feat. Skip 3.3

15.       “Pure White Blend” 3.4

14.       “I’mma Husstler” 3.7

13.       “Freestyle Session” 4.0

12.       “Spendin’ This Money” Feat. Lil’ Wayne & Fiend 4.1

11.        “Move Something” Feat. Mannie Fresh 4.2

10.       “Bandanna” Feat. Skip & Wacko 4.2

09.       “I Got This” 4.2

08.       “Power” Feat. Rick Ross 4.2

07.       “Put It On Ya” Feat. Jazelle Paris 4.3

06.       “1000 Grams” Feat. Waka Flocka Flame 4.3

05.       “Excuse My French” 4.4

04.       “Wildboy (Remix)” Feat. 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Mystikal, French Montana, Yo Gotti & Steve-O 4.6

03.   “All That I Know” Feat. Trae Tha Truth & Tec-9 4.7

02.   “Short Story” 4.7

01.   “I’ont Like You” Feat. Fiend 4.8

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:              83.2

Total Songs:              / 22

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Average CD Rating:       3.8