Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Review #1,286: Savage "Guts, Grind & Glory"

Reviewed on 5.28.2013 (Review #1,286)


Got tha Solo Mafia Enterprises reviewz continuin’!! This next one, only two months old, iz Savage Guts, Grind & Glory!! I’m anticipatin’ these country rap tunez, so before Aaliyah’s Behind The Music takes my attention away, I finna get into this review right now! Start Time: 6:27 PM | End Time: 7:24 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! After I was robbed by an artist who claimed they “get money,” hearin’ about how much you “got money” and anything “money” really bothers me. If you have not done business wit me before, I won’t tolerate “money” talk in tha music!!

© 2013 CD Review (Review #1,286) reviewed on 5.28.2013 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.



01. “GGG Intro”
Not only iz it tha name of tha CD, but that’s really what you are, Sav! Not just a “G,” but a TRIPLE “G!!!” >>> What a nice beat in tha background from you!! Yea, like you said, they think “you quit or somethin’;” I bet people ta say dat to me! It’s like, we’re doin’ bigger projects! Sometimes, it’s more about tha video countdown that’s two hours long than buku commercials; that’s how I feel ‘bout myself! Ooh, rappin’, too! “Focus like a telescope;” always wit me, Sav! Got my focus on your music and showin’ you luv!! Nice closing to tha 1st verse: “And, this iz how I welcome you to Guts, Grind & Glory!!” Even sounds tight for a hook!!! My Rating: 4.6


02. “Do It For The Money”
I’m slowly becomin’ like this, mainly to those that don’t know all my talents and are younger than me! >>> Nice lil’ song, includin’ tha hook and great beat of yours!! “Diagnosed me an insomniac;” what a nice line fa your hustlin’, Sav!! Can’t deny it, and I luv your rhymes!! You always got shit on lock, strictly makin’ a feel-good track fa err-body, here!! Tha 2nd verse sounds nice; keep grindin’, ignorin’ most of those that are younger than you—well, unless it ‘bout “tha money!” Nice lil’ bridge from tha unlisted singer! “I hate this job,” but he luvs that “check;” to me, I feel like it’s like dat when tryna book people for my Tha Louisiana Archives mixtape compilation. Like, do I have to spend hours promotin’ myself, only makin’ $20 off each person that submits a song? Totally doesn’t seem worth it… Nice lil’ extra part from you toward tha end, too! My Rating: 4.4


03. “Get Loose” Feat. Lil’ Mista & Level
Forgot you had “Get Loose Wit It” back five years ago, already! Let’s see what dis one gon sound like… >>> I like tha “get loose” part in tha beginning; sounds nice!! Tha hook sounds pretty nice; definitely some nice shit! You even can have some auto-tune slide in there, and it doesn’t sound pathetic! Oh, Mista sneakin’ in on tha 1st verse; random, since he ain’t sourced on tha ID… Him and his automatic long dick, I-have-everything-in-tha-world-type rhymes… Usually, I don’t go for it, but because it’s your song, this iz acceptable… You’re on tha 2nd verse, and even though your voice iz a lil’ altered, at times, but I can deal wit it; nice job! Oh, Level snuck into tha 3rd verse, too; I should’ve known by tha background, “yeah,” vocals in tha hook! Well, though I’m not in tha mood, tha verse came at me, head on, and it sounds good. Too bad I’m not important to him at all, as other calls/texts are more important to him. Also, I thought he was gonna jack his verse on Jiggaman’s “Get Loose” song from last year, onto here. Either way, that collab was better, but this was still nice! My Rating: 4.4


04. “Gotta Stay Strapped”
I can’t imagine runnin’ into someone who’s “strapped,” when I visit Louisiana. Personally, I think it sounds too obsessive; it’s almost like you’re locked into drama on purpose, but that’s just me. >>> Tha beat sounds nice, here; dat country rap tunez style! Tha rhymes on tha 1st verse sound good; as you’re gettin’ older, you still gotta “stay strapped!” Tha hook sounds nice, too; I dunno who tha dude on tha 2nd ½ of tha hook iz, but they sound good mixin’ wit you… Here you are on tha 2nd verse, comin’ through wit no vitality, if you’re not “strapped!” Here’s tha 3rd verse, and you sound good wit expressin’ how peeps be wantin’ everything of yours for free. I hate those money virgins, Sav!! My Rating: 4.3


05. “Backwards-Ass World”
Interestin’ title; I think you tellin’ tha truth wit this title, too! To me, it’s more like a “backwards-ass” schedule people have, how they’re so “busy,” smh! >>> Much more laidback, here, on tha beat… Hearin’ you spit on tha 1st verse, and it sounds nice; sounds like it would go toward tha end of tha CD… Feelin’ tha hook wit your real lyrics. As much as tha “cheaters always win,” in 2011, surprisingly, one rapper that was “too busy” to do business wit me died in a car accident. I was like, “Wow, since when does tha hater die?” Tha 2nd verse iz nice, too; keep reppin’ for tha real!! Same thing wit tha 3rd verse: You got shit on lock fa those peeps like me, and I really appreciate it! My Rating: 4.0


06. “Dope Mane”
Let’s hear what dis be ‘bout… >>> Sounds like Ready in tha beginning, but it’s you; nice lil’ Southern beat from you, once again! Really likin’ tha 1st verse wit how you comin’ through wit your drug-related lyrics; always interestin’ ta hear about your life in tha past! Can’t believe my former drug-dealin’ cousin gon only be 21 tomorrow! Five years ago was when he first got snitched on, which sucked. It’s always somethin’ special to have a drug-dealin’ family member at a young age in your family… Tha hook sounds real catchy wit how you made your voice sound, on here; nice and smooth wit these drugs, lol!! Tha 2nd verse sounds nice, too, as you keepin’ this “dope” dope shit continuin’!! Ooh, even tha 3rd verse, too; very focused, Savage!! I like your “paranoia” part, too; hate to see you eva get arrested, Sav!! No, no, no!!! My Rating: 4.7


07. “The Other Side”
>>> A lil’ funny wit tha voice, here… Okay, tha rhymes are soundin’ interestin’ on tha 1st verse, here, as well as your beat… Tha hook sounds nice; it’s all about that mysterious “other side!” Tha 2nd verse sounds nice, too; glad you keepin’ tha real shit comin’ along, like a king supposed to! Honestly, that’s what I consider you as: a king! Just look at yourself, Sav; take a good look at yourself! My Rating: 3.9


½time: So far, a nice, consistent CD!! Keep these country rap tunez comin’ along fa tha people, Sav!! A 4.3-rated CD, currently!!!


08. “Penitentiary Chances”
Looks like a nice title; lookin’ forward ta hearin’ this!! >>> Nice, smooth lil’ country rap-soundin’ beat, and tha hook sounds nice wit this topic of tha “penitentiary!” Great job rappin’ tha “penitentiary” future/perspective in tha 1st verse; good job, Sav! You keepin’ tha 2nd verse comin’ along fa your “daughter” and it sounds nice; you gon need a son soon! A Lil’ Sav Sinatra! Oh no, it’s 7:00; Behind The Music Remastered: Aaliyah iz on! Oh, I think it’s tha saddest death I’ve been around durin’ my time in tha music biz! But anyway, wit tha rest of tha song, you did a nice job keepin’ this shit on-n-poppin’! My Rating: 4.2


09. “I’m So Thoed”
LOL @ tha title; let’s hear this! >>> Sounds like a featured singer on tha hook; catchy shit, includin’ tha nice beat, once again! Tha 1st verse iz you, and you tryna chill/go on wit life, but you’re “so thoed,” lol! A nice lil’ fucked-up song, lol! Tha 2nd verse sounds nice wit how you comin’ through, feelin’ “like a football,” lol! Oh, here’s that singer (or rapper?) on tha 3rd verse; they have a good, country-rap feel fa this track, right here! Nice “thoed” endin’ from you, Sav, lol! My Rating: 4.4


10. “Only You”
! >>> A female singer on tha hook; sounds like someone sexy… Here you are on tha 1st verse, comin’ through wit a laidback vibe, here. Sounds like you’re always open for sex, like a Wal-Mart or somethin’, lol! Tha 2nd verse sounds nice, too; no matta if it’s a “gangsta in a shoot out” or this big sex scene, your combination of rhymes seem to always make tha track sound nice! Oh, a 3rd verse fit in here…; sounds good, too; how can someone like you not “murder” a “pussy”? My Rating: 4.1


11. “All Wrong”
Time ta hear it! >>> LOL @ tha start; dat “dick” seems ta get in err-body’s way, huh, lol? Uh oh, sounds like an erected-Savage on tha hook ‘cause of tha a-tune; not bad wit how it sounds, and I can fuck wit what you talkin’ ‘bout, here. LOL, how can anyone deny you, Sav? Not exactly sure who’s on tha 2nd verse, but since they said they’re tha “Problem Child,” I assumed it was A.R., at first. However, I don’t think I exactly know who this iz… They sounded like havin’ sex iz easy, as usual; anotha person that doesn’t struggle wit communicating… LOL @ tha “stay in my ear like earphones” line; talk about how hooked this bitch iz! LOL @ tha cold ending… My Rating: 4.0


12. “Dis Ain’t Wassup”
Anotha female-related song? Lemme hear… >>> Oh, get your head wrap on ‘cause it’s Erykah Badu and her “Didn’t Ya Know” beat! Goin’ back to my old cassette tapes, huh, Sav? That’s exactly what I was doin’ when you dropped this CD two months ago! Nice rhymes fa this shit; different twist and it’s not like it’s a typical, cheesy jacked beat! You even threw in her pre-chorus part; nice! You sound good tryna communicate wit an imaginary-Badu, lol! Tha 2nd verse sounds nice, too; keep tha rhymes goin’ on this smooth beat! Tha 3rd verse iz here, and you keepin’ “dis” goin’, whether it’s “wassup” or not for peeps, male or female! Nice job wit tha hook, too; gotta get outta those not “wassup” areas! My Rating: 4.3


13. “Devil In My Eyez”
Nice title, especially wit tha “Z”! >>> Nice beat; rhymes sound good on tha 1st verse, here… Tha hook ain’t bad, either; some of tha others were catchier, but this still nice ta flow wit tha track… Got tha 2nd verse here, and you keepin’ tha streetz full wit tha ugly “devil,” and how it can fuck you up. Here’s tha 3rd verse, comin’ through like a real dude! Glad you still alive fa your age; keep bein’ active and always stay alive!! My Rating: 3.8


14. “Amazin’ Grace (Tribute)”
This looks like tha kinda ending title; let’s hear it… >>> Okay, I was right; sounds like a betta beat, and tha intro sounds nice… Your voice sounds a lil’ different, like more grown… Tha hook sounds pretty good; I like tha “my nigga” parts. I hope peeps like DJ B-Real have some sorta big tribute to me when I’m gone, as well as a lil’ somethin’ from you, too! Tha 2nd verse sounds nice, too; yea, it sux to lose peeps! As much as you feel like it’s hard to move on, I have to say, I’m almost 25, and I’ve neva had a friend die, that I knew in person; not bad for 25! Here you are on tha 3rd verse, comin’ through wit more memories… You can only imagine what kinda memorabilia I’ve talked to in Louisiana! I don’t have many of you, due to I only talked to you on tha phone a few times, but I think I have memories of most peeps from Louisiana! My Rating: 3.8


Overall: Definitely feelin’ it; sounded like a lotta tracks fit together with each other, but I’m glad you’re always a king! I may’ve liked tha Solo Mafia CD betta, but your quality iz always there!! I’m glad I did all three reviewz for you today; keep up tha great work!!


Rankings:

14.       “Devil In My Eyez” 3.8
13.       “Amazin’ Grace (Tribute)” 3.8
12.       “The Other Side” 3.9
11.        “Backwards-Ass World” 4.0
10.       “All Wrong” 4.0
09.       “Only You” 4.1
08.       “Penitentiary Chances” 4.2
07.       “Dis Ain’t Wassup” 4.3
06.       “Gotta Stay Strapped” 4.3
05.       “Do It For The Money” 4.4
04.       “Get Loose” Feat. Lil’ Mista & Level 4.4
03.    “I’m So Thoed” 4.4
02.    “GGG Intro” 4.6
01.    “Dope Mane” 4.7


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      58.9
Total Songs:                      / 14
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Average CD Rating:       4.2

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