Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Review #1,288: D. Jackson "Temptations"

Reviewed on 5.29.2013 (Review #1,288)


Got anotha review, here. This one iz Golden Music Group’s D. Jackson Temptations! I have to say, as much as I wanted to get this review done with last night, I’m glad I waited ‘til today ‘cause today actually marks three years since I had my first (and currently, only) phone call wit D. Jackson, back on May 29, 2010. I knew I remembered somethin’ wit you and dat date, so I had to check, which I was correct! So, it’s only right dat I get into this now! Start Time: 10:51 AM | End Time: 11:16 AM


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 #1,288) reviewed on 5.29.2013 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.



01. “Intro To Temptations”
>>> You on tha intro… Also, rappin’ involved? Didn’t know you rapped, but here’s a lil’ somethin’… Nice lil’ rhymes, but betta beat! Some of it sounds a lil’ mainstream, but it’s listenable… I even can deal wit tha singin’, too! My Rating: 4.3


02. “I’m Ready”
Not sure who tha artists are (unless, it’s all you?), but here goes nothin’… >>> Sound a lil’ like A.R., only wit a different voice, hence you guys bein’, like, tha same age. This ain’t bad, and it’s listenable, but The Diplomats/Cam’ron and them did it betta wit this sample over 10 years ago! Tha rhymes are good, too; nice lil’ song, overall! My Rating: 3.9


03. “Conquer”
>>> Nice beginning, and it transitioned into a nice beat! A lil’ Chief Keef-soundin’ wit tha voice (e.g., tha “uh”-soundin’ words), but it ain’t bad for this underground, Baton Rouge sound… Almost sounds like a different dude on tha 2nd verse; hope you don’t have unsourced people ‘cause dat wouldn’t be fair! My Rating: 4.0


04. “My City” Feat. Kevin Gates & A.R.
Speakin’ of tha ’10, here’s one from dat year! My Current Rating: 4.6


05. “Temptations”
A title track… >>> Ehh, a lil’ mainstream wit tha way you’re deliverin’ tha words. I wouldn’t pay attention to this if I had no clue who it was ‘cause of its mainstream sound, so I’ll pass on this one. For your perspective on tha track, it ain’t bad… My Rating: 2.9


06. “Get Paper”
>>> I like tha vibe on tha beat, here; sounds like anotha version of “Wanna Bite Chu”—thought I’d see dat on here? Maybe, it’s on tha previous CD? Jammin’ delivery on this beat, too; feelin’ what you’re spittin’! Tha hook ain’t bad, though I hate money songs, these dayz, after I got robbed by a BR dude! My Rating: 4.3


07. “I’m Bubbling”
>>> A lil’ slower than tha previous track’s beat, but it sounds good wit your delivery, once again; catchy lyrics and sound, once again! Tha hook’s a lil’ catchy; not bad for a track, overall… Seems like a lil’ long for a song wit no features, but whateva… My Rating: 3.8


08. “Believe Dat”
Accordin’ to tha back cover, this one’s not produced by you. >>> A lil’ catchy. Reminds me of Young Ca$h’s 2006 single of tha same name. Hearin’ tha 1st verse, and although some of this iz entertainin’, it sounds a lot like a Lil’ Wayne-rapped verse that would be considered ‘today’s generation wack.’ My Rating: 3.5


½time: So far, it seems like this iz a nice CD of yours; I thought it was a compilation, but it’s mainly you and your beats. For tha CD rating currently, it’s at a 3.9; not bad – that’s good!


09. “Again & Again”
>>> Tha beat’s decent, and tha song’s okay; tha hook’s a lil’ catchy, too. I’m feelin’ your “weed” and “smoke in tha air” parts… My Rating: 3.4


10. “BooKoo Money”
LOL @ tha spellin’ of “buku;” I’ve always felt that that was tha non-Louisiana spellin’ of it. I remember when Yung Joc tried to jack “buku” and turn it into “BooKoo,” smh! >>> Wow, I forgot there was “money” in tha title ‘cause I was payin’ attention to tha stupid “BooKoo.” As much as this iz long, this iz so not for me wit this hook! This iz an example of why tha mainstream rap scene’s so fucked up! My Rating: 1.6


11. “Like Me”
>>> Beat sounds nice, here; almost sounds like A.R. in tha beginning? I swear, sometimes, tha both of y’all have a similar sound, in wayz. Rhymes ain’t bad, either… My Rating: 3.7


12. “Cake Life”
I just found an older CD of yours on your DatPiff profile wit this title in it. I was gonna review dat one first, but I’ll do this CD first. I’m sure this song’s also on there, but lemme get my first listen at it now… >>> Why are tha money songs so long? They should be no more than 3:00 in length—or wait, no money songs at all! Should just be secretly thrown into a rhyme, like masturbation or somethin’! Anyway, this sounds too boring for me, between tha dry beat and rhymes… My Rating: 1.5


13. “Day & Night” Feat. A.R.
Problem Child Entertainment! >>> Sounds like an okay/above-average song, so far, as far as tha hook… I hear A.R. on tha 1st verse and good thing he’s listed ‘cause I would’ve been afraid it was Lil’ Mista or someone’s overrated-ass on tha track. Then again, A.R. doesn’t have all that cocky shit dat Mista spits, so it levels out to some listenable shit without feelin’ shitty about yourself, for not meeting Mista’s standards. And A.R., you have some catchy rhymes, here; nice and consistent! Here you are on tha 2nd verse, D, and wow, “licking me while I roll up tha weed”? Interestin’, especially bein’ your age and someone “licking” on you. I have yet to experience dat! I liked A.R.’s verse betta than yours, but it ain’t that bad of a song, overall; a lil’ mainstream wit some of tha rhymes, though… My Rating: 3.6


14. “On My Shit”
>>> An okay vibe, but way too mainstream wit tha lyrics for me. What will tha world be like without “money” and “bitches”? Tha answer: Some of tha shit I rap about, such as my great-grandma’s house gettin’ off tha land! Check out tha link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n9fKgBFr_g My Rating: 2.4


15. “Leaking”
>>> Feelin’ tha beat start; let’s see how it progresses, and I hope it doesn’t lose its vibe wit dumb mainstream lyrics… Tha hook sounds a lil’ catchy… Hearin’ some “female” rhymes, here, and it sounds like a single or somethin’. That beat’s real catchy wit tha sounds; it’s almost like you can’t get away from it! My Rating: 3.7


16. “They Lovin’ It”
Anotha track that’s not produced by you… >>> Doesn’t sound like you “on some other shit,” here; to me, it sounds like every other mainstream rapper… My Rating: 2.6


17. “We On”
>>> Decent for an ending song; doesn’t do anything for me, though. Why “mixtape”? This sounds like an album!! It’s not mixed and doesn’t have a host! I consider it an album!! My Rating: 2.8


Overall: Started off real nice, but started gettin’ watered-down toward tha 2nd ½ wit all dat mainstream-soundin’ shit. Keep up tha producin’ thang; you ain’t that bad of a rapper, overall! All you have to do iz get rid of tha mainstream topics, and you’ll be aight!


Rankings:

17.       “Cake Life” 1.5
16.       “BooKoo Money” 1.6
15.       “On My Shit” 2.4
14.       “They Lovin’ It” 2.6
13.       “We On” 2.8
12.       “Temptations” 2.9
11.        “Again & Again” 3.4
10.       “Believe Dat” 3.5
09.       “Day & Night” Feat. A.R. 3.6
08.       “Like Me” 3.7
07.       “Leaking” 3.7
06.       “I’m Bubbling” 3.8
05.       “I’m Ready” 3.9
04.       “Conquer” 4.0
03.    “Intro To Temptations” 4.3
02.    “Get Paper” 4.3
01.    “My City” Feat. Kevin Gates & A.R. 4.6


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      56.6
Total Songs:                      / 17
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Average CD Rating:       3.3

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