Review #1,327: Max Minelli "Gunpowder For Breakfast"

Reviewed on 9.30.2013 (Review #1,327)

Keepin’ tha reviewz goin’ wit one I had to buy. Unfortunately, Amazon gave me an Amazon/bootlegged-lookin’ version of tha front and back cover, as well as there bein’ no DVD. But, at least I have tha CD. Here’s my review for Max Minelli, LLC / Y$E Entertainment’s Max Minelli Gunpowder For Breakfast. Start Time: 3:56 PM | End Time: 4:51 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 #1,327) reviewed on 9.30.2013 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DTXA52I/

01. Getsum (Intro)
Gotta supply ‘em, Max! >>> Tasty gunpowder in tha intro, here! Kinda reminds me of 2 Chainz & Fergie “Netflix”, as it’s playin’ on Music Choice: Rap, right now! “Another blunt for breakfast!” Nice lil’ intro defined by, just, gunpowder, lol! My Rating: N/A

02. “Hashtag”
”#”in’ it up, lol! >>> Some Guss production, here, deliverin’ this “#” music for you, lol… Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse, and it sounds like some drama, without tha mama, sadly, as there’s passed-away moms in tha content… I know you want money fa your rhymes, but tha rhymes should be free, and only wit your boyz! You don’t want a random white dude on your track that can’t rap, just ‘cause he paid you $12,345 for a verse! I like tha “hashtag” parts on tha hook; finally, Max, someone’s hashtaggin’ it up on a track! Interestin’ dat “Reno” iz your “godbrother.” No wonder why y’all always around each other, no matter what CD it iz! Tha 2^nd verse sounds good, and this beat’s still keepin’ it consistent wit these sounds! “Haven’t punched no clocks since ’98;” damn, Max! Strictly livin’ off tha streetz since a teen! Sounds like you had a bad “phone call;” that sux. I neva got ta talk ta you on tha phone, yet. I think I’ve been kinda shy ‘cause of your ego, at times… Feelin’ your gutta, gangsta attitude at tha end, here, lol!! My Rating: 4.5

03. “Ask Dem Hoez” Feat. Reno

Keepin’ tha family up, as Reno’s on this CD, too! >>> Nice beat, here; sounds like it goes hard! I like how you comin’ through on tha 1^st verse, strictly stayin’ undaground, like you should (not signin’ wit anyone)! This hook iz simple, but it sounds catchy; gotta feel it! Tha 2^nd verse sounds nice; startin’ ta sound a lil’ catchier toward tha end of tha verse, where you repeated, “My mama ain’t raise no hoe.” We got Reno on tha 3^rd verse, here, committin’ many sins in his past. But, that’s how he got his street cred, so it can be a good thing, Reno, lol! I like how tha verse slowed down at tha end, as tha track ended! My Rating: 4.3

04. “Realest Alive”

I’ll give you credit for puttin’ this as a title. Most rappers, I’d thumb them down! >>> Whoa @ tha beat start!! Sounds pretty loud wit a huge surround, here!! Wonder who did this track? Thumbs up ta them!! What a surprise fa a title like this! Your hook’s okay, here; you have tha credit ta use this kinda title and be proud of it! It’s like, you’re tellin’ peeps ta “sit tha fuck down,” especially those younger than you! I feel ya! Rarely do people get a pass after ’88 wit me! Good job wit tha 2^nd verse, too, strictly competitionless, lol! My Rating: 4.5

05. “BitchWhut”

>>> Ooh, likin’ tha Baton Rouge-soundin’ beat, especially tha crickets in tha background of tha beat!! LOL @ tha hook; luvin’ how you repeat tha title!! “Whut—Whut—Whut!!” Catchy shit comin’ outta tha 1^st verse, too… You can’t be defeated by many, Max! Tha 2^nd verse sounds nice, too; can’t complain, here, but I’m really feelin’ this one! My Rating: 4.6

06. “Ayewunn”

A lot of compound titles, lol… >>> You give a shout out to “A-One” (Wissel) in tha intro? Kinda makes sense wit this kinda title, lol. I didn’t realize what tha title was, at first, but now, I know, lol. Catchy hook wit this title, and tha beat’s nice, too… You got more catchy rhymes comin’ through tha 1^st verse, here; can’t complain… Tha 2^nd verse sounds good, too; nothin’ much ta say about this except tha beat keepin’ it consistent… My Rating: 4.2

07. “‘Bout That Life”

>>> Okay, we got some X-Fyle production, here, and it’s soundin’ like a machine startin’ up, lol!! You know you’re ready ta jigg when tha beat sounds like your car startin’, or somethin’, lol! Nice, southern vibe this beat’s providin’… Tha hook sounds catchy, here; gotta be “‘bout that life” at all times! I like how you sound on tha 1^st verse, comin’ through wit catchiness on tha mic! Tha 2^nd verse sounds good, too; jammin’, right chea! My Rating: 4.4

08. “Seventeen”

In your case, that was just about “seventeen” years ago, Max, lol! >>> I like how this beat sounds; seems like it’s tha early 2000s or somethin’! Make it a #TBM for today, lol! Tha rhymes sound good, here; it fits wit tha whole ‘comin’ up’ vibe from back in tha day. Tha hook sounds nice, as you were “gettin’ money” at “17, on tha block!” See, you don’t sound wack when it comes ta “gettin’ money” music, Max! Most peeps that spit dat “money” shit, I wanna fall asleep! Tha 2^nd verse sounds good, too; can’t deny when tha Young, $elf-Employed Max spits! My Rating: 4.3

½time: A consistent CD you got chea, Max! Glad I spent my bucks on it! You’re at a 4.4 for tha CD rating, currently; keep tha consistency comin’!!!!

09. “Adult Swimm”

>>> A Mod Productions-like beat start, here (not confirmin’ that he produced, but it sounds like that vibe). This sounds nice; on tha hook, I like your imitation of tha orgasm sounds this hoe makes, Max! Well, I think it iz, tha “ahh, ahh, ahh, ahh” sounds she ‘pose ta make. Wow, this iz a catchy-ass song, lol!! Might add this one into rotation later, lol! “Swimm…, swimm!!!” Tha 1^st verse sounds good, too; glad this “biiiiitch” has a lotta luv fa you! Tha 2^nd verse ain’t too bad, either; gotta feel how passionate you are, here, wit tryna supply this “pussy!” My Rating: 4.6

10. “Remi” Feat. Jada Giovanni

Let’s see what this Italian female gon bring to tha table wit chu, Max… >>> Ooh, “Mouse drop tha track,” you say, Max? Sounds pretty nice, here! Yea, beat sounds!! Feels like Mouse’s, like, 23 again, lol! Then again, he neva ages! LOL, simple hook wit tha “bounce dat ass, bitch;” can’t complain! Tha 1^st verse’s soundin’ pretty catchy, here… Once again, how can a hoe turn you down? Wow, Mouse’s sounds are off tha chain durin’ tha 2^nd ½ of tha 1^st verse!! Ooooooohhh, ahhhhhhh, lol! Ooh @ this Jada chick rappin’ on tha 2^nd verse; gotta feel how she comin’ through wit her sex! You can almost imagine it bein’ Mouse’s girlfriend or somethin’, tha way she comes through on this beat! My Rating: 4.4

11. “Goin’ Thru Some Changes”

>>> Nice beat start from X-Fyle, here… Okay, I’m feelin’ how you comin’ through on tha hook; interestin’ delivery/rap-sung flow! Feelin’ how you comin’ through on this track; consistency defined on tha 1^st verse wit your rhymes! Tha 2^nd verse’s soundin’ pretty good, too! Hope you do “win” so you can “get whateva [you] deserve, [Max]!” My Rating: 4.3

12. “FucKum” Feat. Reno

Nice compoundness in tha title, lol. >>> Oh no, a stolen beat, 2009 style! A DJ B-Real production that was originally J Fletcha’s track, “I Got A Whole Lott”, featuring Iceman Da Lyricist. Damn, B-Real, you couldn’t put somethin’ new out? I hope ta find out tha story behind this one! This tha 2^nd time, I know, that B-Real’s track was on somethin’ else. In 2010, it happened wit Lil’ Phat & Webbie. Their “Roof” track was tha same beat as Ville Boyz’s 2009 track, “Straight Stupid”. But, hearin’ you guys on tha hook, and it’s okay, but my attention’s weak when it comes ta Baton Rouge vs. Baton Rouge tracks like this! Tha 1^st verse sounds nice, though; at least you got a vibe, but ain’t near that 4.8 (or whateva I rated Fletch’s track) feelin’… An okay verse from Reno on tha 2^nd verse, here; can’t complain wit your guys’ efforts, at least… My Rating: 4.0

13. “Gunpowder For Breakfast”
>>> X-Fyle beat; let’s hope it’s brand new this time, lol. Sounds like somethin’ jammin’ for you to rap on, Max, in a slightly-different perspective… Tha rhymes are good, here, for your cemented status, Max; you can’t be touched! Tha hook sounds catchy, here. Wow, didn’t realize tha title was tha same name as this CD, lol! Talk about bein’ zoned into this song, lol. Tha 2^nd verse sounds pretty consistent, at its finest! You don’t stop deliverin’ rhymes!! My Rating: 4.2

14. “On A Hunnit Stackz”
>>> Really likin’ tha beat start, here, as it sounds like tha inside of a factory! Yea, Max, I be abandon building-hopping now, lol! Great shit, especially bein’ 12 stories high, gettin’ high, ya feel me? Tha 1^st verse sounds catchy, as you’re attractin’ tha “pussy,” once again! Even tha hook sounds catchy, fa a title like this! You seem ta win wit these titles ‘cause you’re a legend! Anyone else? I’d throw up! Tha 2^nd verse sounds nice, too; can’t complain wit how you comin’ wit it, Max! My Rating: 4.1

15. “My Administration”
>>> Ooh, likin’ this beat start a whole lot, despite it soundin’ like every mainstream song out now! I think it’s tha surround sound that’s catchin’ my attention! Ooh @ tha hook; really feelin’ how you deliver tha title! It sounds like you’re a lieutenant!! I like how you’re comin’ through on tha 1^st verse, strictly deliverin’ shit like youse tha king! You sound like J Buc on “Stuck Up”, when you say, “my cliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiickkkkkkkkkkk!!” Nice! Feelin’ how you comin’ through on tha 2^nd verse wit your consistency; gotta luv it, Max! I think this was two verses; not sure if I lost count, or was I just so into this, lol? My Rating: 4.5

16. “Party & Pop Bottles” Feat. Tawain

>>> Sounds like a pop party wit tha beat sound, but it’s soundin’ like a catchy hook, too… I like how Tawain randomly provides some background vocals, too. I like how she says, “Pop bottles,” wit you, Max; good hook. Almost sounds a lil’ like Keri Hilson; hotness! Good job wit tha 1^st verse, too, strictly providin’ this party in a Max way! Tha 2^nd verse sounds nice, too; can’t deny it… My Rating: 4.2

Overall: I think this iz a first, Max, where we have a 5-star-rated CD from you! I neva got to review your older shit, yet, but I know there’s some fives in there, too! But yea, definitely feelin’ all tha consistency on this CD!! Only thing that threw me off was tha DJ B-Real beat from 2009. Could’ve had a 2013 beat from him ‘cause he definitely can use some bucks! But, I’m givin’ yourself a thumbs up, Max! Be proud ta get this five-star review from ya boy, FrankieThaLuckyDog!

Rankings:

15.       “FucKum” Feat. Reno 4.0

14.       “On A Hunnit Stackz” 4.1

13.       “Ayewunn” 4.2

12.       “Party & Pop Bottles” Feat. Tawain 4.2

11.        “Gunpowder For Breakfast” 4.2

10.       “Ask Dem Hoez” Feat. Reno 4.3

09.       “Seventeen” 4.3

08.       “Goin’ Thru Some Changes” 4.3

07.       “‘Bout That Life” 4.4

06.       “Remi” Feat. Jada Giovanni 4.4

05.       “My Administration” 4.5

04.       “Realest Alive” 4.5

03.    “Hashtag” 4.5

02.    “BitchWhut” 4.6

01.    “Adult Swimm” 4.6

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      65.1

Total Songs:                      / 15

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Average CD Rating:       4.3 (automatically a 5-star-rated CD)