Review #1,352: Que Tha Truth "24 Karat G.O.L.D. (Gangstaz Only Live 4 Death)"

Reviewed on 12.08.2013 (Review #1,352)

My next review for today iz Bumaye Music Group’s Que Tha Truth 24 Karat G.O.L.D. (Gangstaz Only Live 4 Death). Also wanted to mention that not too long ago, my review prices for requested/non-Louisiana CDs went up to $30 each. One main reason, as I discussed it over with my friends, was ‘cause of how many songs appear on a CD/how long each CD iz. Example: This CD has 19 songs. My friends were like, “Wow, 19? Not, like, 12 or so,” and especially that they’re almost 80 minutes long! You know I gotta be paid at least $20.00 an hour when I do things for people! Start Time: 9:58 PM | End Time: 10:59 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 #1,352) reviewed on 12.08.2013 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: http://indy.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/24101/que-tha-truth-24-karat-gold.html

01. “Egypt”

Luger Beats on tha production, here; not no Rich or anyone? >>> Really? Why tha Nu$$ie “Bumaye” in tha beginning? Don’t tell me that’s why you named your label, “Bumaye Music Group,” right? Why name somethin’ after someone dead? Kinda sounds like you can’t let go of tha past or somethin’… But, good hook with an okay beat, though it’s very mainstream-soundin’… Tha 1^st verse sounds okay, so far… Hearin’ tha hook for tha 2^nd time, and it sounds real catchy wit tha Egyptian perspective! Tha 2^nd verse kinda sounds like yada-yada wit tha feelin’-like-a-supastar rhymes, but it ain’t bad… My Rating: 4.0

02. “Lennox”

LOL, I shouldn’t’ve opened my mouth so fast about tha previous production ‘cause La’Keith’s on this beat! >>> Not really into a speech in tha beginning, here… This a La’Keith beat? Complete disappointment, though I’m kinda feelin’ tha East Coast vibe. This’ll go down as a novelty fa me, but whateva. A lil’ on tha boring side with this lyrical shit; rhymes are good, but this ain’t catchy for a song… Tha hook sounds weird, too; anotha minus! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse; why can’t you just go by “Que,” like you did, previously? Why does everyone have ta have “Tha” in their name—I know I do, but I neva changed my name, outta nowhere? Also, an auto-positive word, like “truth” or “realest”? Usually, that makes people fake—not saying you are, but it makes ‘em like that, most of tha time! “Part-time drug dealer” on tha 3^rd verse, huh? Hearin’ this beat, and it don’t sound like drug material… My Rating: 3.6

03. “Pi$$ Poor” Feat. Diablo
La’Keith beat! >>> This sounds more like it! Feelin’ how Diablo comes through on tha hook with how he started! Then again, this a money song, and knowin’ that I ain’t hear Diablo in a long time, I can’t take this money shit too serious. Not sayin’ that he fake, but I just don’t get tha obsession of money when you’re M.I.A.! Unless he just a hook man? Your 1^st verse went by quick… Good rhymes you spit, here; keep ‘em comin’! Tha 2^nd verse sounds pretty catchy and consistent! This sounds more entertainin’ than tha shit you was spittin’ on tha previous song. Thought there’d be a 3^rd verse, but tha hook repeated… If there’s all this “got a lotta doe,” how come you haven’t sent a ton my way, as far as me makin’ commercials, or buyin’ beats from me, or somethin’? Can’t be quiet like everyone else! My Rating: 4.6

04. “Important”

An “important” producer on tha production, here (Haney)! >>> Feelin’ tha production, here! Sounds like you’re deliverin’ a catchy hook; nice! Fast rhymes comin’ outta tha 1^st verse; nice, but why err-body rappin’ fast, these dayz? Tha 2^nd verse iz consistent, too; you’ll prolly neva fall on your face! My Rating: 4.3

05. “Money-Makin’ Mitch” Feat. Diablo

Anotha La’Keith beat, but I’m not into this title at all! >>> Not anotha speech! I like tha “brick” shit, but not all tha “money” obsession parts, as far as tha hook goes… Tha 1^st verse ain’t bad from you, here… Tha 2^nd verse sounds a lil’ cocky. Like, at times, I think, why say, “They pockets broke,” when I haven’t seen anything from you, yet. Then again, I can agree wit what you’re sayin’ ‘cause damn-near err-body in Louisiana broke as fuck, and don’t even wanna do business wit me! Not sure why, but now, we got Diablo, randomly comin’ into tha 2^nd verse without a hook transition… Kinda sounds like yappin’, but it ain’t bad. Not bad, but that wasn’t good that there was no hook in between your verse and his… My Rating: 3.7

06. “Ambitionz Of A Rider” Feat. Kareem

Big B beat; don’t I know this already? If not, I’m not diggin’ this borrowed title! >>> Nice beat start, but this slowly gettin’ weaker for me, especially that feature’s voice! Gross “Twitter” & “inbox” lyrics, too! You really don’t need ta make 210348723403240238432043289420349 songs per CD, now! Damn, this 4:31? C’mon, now! Tha hook turned out ta be not as bad as I expected, surprisingly… Tha 2^nd verse’s a lil’ boring with tha delivery, here… Tha rest of this iz ehh… My Rating: 1.9

07. “King Tut”

Klassics beat. >>> Beat sounds cool, here. Tha beat’s gettin’ cooler and feelin’ colder with tha sounds, as it progresses throughout tha 1^st verse!! Catchy rhymes from you fa tha streetz, too! “Polo boxers;” where you get them from? Neva seen ‘em anywhere… I don’t even know where a “Polo” store iz, regularly. I’ve only seen ‘em in places where you can’t stop moving (e.g., Atlantic City), where you don’t have time to explore. Either way, tha 2^nd verse has consistent rhymes, so props on that. My Rating: 4.4

08. “IonKnow”

DopeBoy beat. >>> Got no time fa you havin’ dick in your mouth; no way!! My Rating: 1.0

09. “Dreams Come True”

Guss beat. >>> Does Guss not like cousins, anymore? Well, this track sounds a lil’ too soft fa me. Tha beat’s soft/not Guss’ style, and tha hook has a money-ova-reputation topic! Yuck! Tha 1^st verse aight; let’s see what tha 2^nd one—regular talkin’ that sounds like a speech before tha 2^nd verse… Okay, what’s goin’ on, here? Rather’ve this been tha last song on this CD. My Rating: 2.4

½time: Kinda shaky with tha ratings, so far… Some are pretty nice, some are decent, and then, there’s a few ones that are really outta my league! All together, you’re only at a 3.3 for tha CD rating, currently.

10. “Major”

Klassics beat. >>> Kinda 50/50 wit this beat: Like, a harp? I like ‘em, but this ‘pose ta be Baton Rouge, and rap music, right?! Rhymes on tha 1^st verse’s ehh…, not bad. Tha hook not that special fa me; what’s with tha alternated voice? Tha 2^nd verse okay, but this joint ain’t fa me, overall. My Rating: 2.6

11. “Again”

Luger Beats beat. >>> Can’t be bothered with tha gay voice!! My Rating: 1.0

12. “iLoveA!!MyNigga$”
Barber Beats; a title I can’t relate to at all!! >>> Sounds better, but like I said, I can’t relate to this, and neva will! Goin’ through my Instagram right now, and when I look at people postin’ pics with/of other people around, I think, “Did you have a kid or somethin’,” lol? But, tha 1^st verse’s rhymes ain’t too bad; sounds like you’re dedicated. Then again, how do you get people ta “love”? Tha 2^nd verse sounds like random rappin’. On topic, but why “get money witcha;” sounds impossible, since people rob people!! Hearin’ tha hook one last time, and when you say, “Fuck all y’all niggaz,” it’s basically sayin’ that you’re just like everyone else: Cool ta ignore, hoes on my dick, I hate dudes, but I have 12039403424902340234 dudes with me; weird. My Rating: 3.2

13. “Manic Depression”

AJ Beats; interestin’ title? >>> “Tryna be a kid with a kid;” noooo! That’s what ruins today’s rappers in tha undaground! It’s almost like they wanna quit!! I’ve dealt with many young dads, and they’re great at ignoring! And, most importantly, they lie about havin’ money!! Needless to say, I’m feelin’ tha consistent, real-life rhymes you spittin’, here! But, as far as kids, at least wait ‘til you’re 30! I’m 25, and I see myself havin’ kids at least anotha decade from now! I’m too focused on my career and stayin’ consistent! I know that’s not cool to most folks, but that’s what I wanna do and ‘cause I’m autistic, that’s what I have ta do! Tha 2^nd verse sounds aight, too… A 3^rd verse, too? Good rhymes, but kinda a boring song, overall, due to tha beat. My Rating: 3.5

14. “Confessions Of A King”
Austin Rashaad beat. I love how no one goes by “Lil’” anymore. When did they know to not use “Lil’” anymore, lol? >>> Anotha producer not producin’ music he was destined to produce, smh. Iz everyone on an Avicii tip with not stickin’ to a loyal sound? What’s with these lame vocals on tha hook? Sounds like a jacked version of Pimp C! Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse, and tha rhymes are catchy. But, just like tha previous joint, tha beat’s weak/too soft, so it makes me like this a lot less. More on tha acapella-like tip fa tha end; interestin’, but not for this Lil’ Austin that I knew! My Rating: 3.1

15. “No Matter What”

La’Keith beat. >>> WTH? This La’Keith? Sounds like Lenny Kravitz or somethin’, instead! Minus tha rock sound, I’m feelin’ tha beat behind it… Thought you were gonna recycle tha Geto Boys in tha 1^st line with “I stand alone in my room…,” but your rhymes wound up bein’ good. Hearin’ tha hook, and I’m likin’ how this has an older vibe to it. Kinda borderline ‘90s rap; nice feel… Sounds like some fightin’-like theme goin’ on wit tha 2^nd verse; good verse. Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse, and tha lyrics are catchy and consistent! Nice ta hear a track like this, but La’Keith needs ta stay in his lane! My Rating: 4.3

16. “Prayer Work$”
La’Keith beat. >>> Not diggin’ tha piano in tha beginning; where tha synths at? Iz bein’, like, 28 tha new 68, when it comes ta life? You’re still young, La’Keith! A lil’ soft fa me wit tha production, here, and tha hook’s kinda soft with these “God got somethin’ betta fa me” rhymes… Tha 1^st verse has okay rhymes, but once again, this anotha boring track… You really should’ve had, like, 12 or less jointz on here, instead of showin’ off like everyone else wit 18/19 on here, clockin’ at over 70 minutes! Tha 2^nd verse ain’t too bad, here… My Rating: 2.5

17. “IDK How 2 Feel” Feat. Max Minelli

Mystro beat. >>> Okay, I’m likin’ this beat! Talk about this producer stayin’ in his lane and not ‘changing’ ta be cool, when they become more lame!! Catchy hook, too, especially wit tha “neva take naps!” Funny how you “tryna make it out tha trap;” I’m dyin’ ta make it out this music-promoting garbage that I’m stuck in! I gotta start settin’ barriers up for 2014, and make sure no one hits me up! Needless ta say, you doin’ a good job wit tha 1^st verse, too… Tha 2^nd verse sounds consistent, too; good rhymes! Max sounds nice and consistent on tha 3^rd verse, too! Good shit! Nice endin’ about tha “head from an ugly chick,” Max! My Rating: 4.4

18. “H.A.T.E. (Highly Aggrivated Towards Excellence)” Feat. Lil’ Phat

Boo beat. Damn, I thought I could go a whole CD of yours without reviewin’ dead artists, but I guess not, smh! >>> This old song? You only put this on here ‘cause Phat died! Point-blank, period! If this was a new song, DJ B-Real would watch my videos and answer my texts/Facebook messages, rofl! We live in a different world, now, though I still remain loyal to answering! My Current Rating: 4.2

19. “Million-Dolla Dreamin’”

Rich doin’ tha production ta end this off… Uh, not really my kinda title, so let’s see how this’ll end this CD off… >>> Really nice beat in tha beginning, despite there bein’ a beat tag! Not tha kinda voice I expected on tha hook, but thanx to tha beat, this sounds better than average… Rhymes are good, here; this an okay song… Tha hook sounds betta than some of tha soft shit on here, at least. My Rating: 3.7

Overall: I have ta say, at least there was no Nu$$ie songs, even though wit tha rate this went, there prolly should’ve been—well, maybe not him, but tha vibe of Nu$$ie-featuring songs. Hearin’ him durin’ these times makes me think of how much of a brainwashed faggot I was, at tha time. It’s years now; time ta move away from those times, as tha future’s what’s my mission! But anyway, this CD ain’t really turn out that great for me. Most of it was average/below-average, while only a few jointz were hot. I think a lil’ too many jointz, as well as too much change in sound can only confuse me. But, stay on ya grind!

Rankings:

19.       “IonKnow” 1.0

18.       “Again” 1.0

17.       “Ambitionz Of A Rider” Feat. Kareem 1.9

16.       “Dreams Come True” 2.4

15.       “Prayer Work$” 2.5

14.       “Major” 2.6

13.       “Confessions Of A King” 3.1

12.       “iLoveA!!MyNigga$” 3.2

11.        “Manic Depression” 3.5

10.       “Lennox” 3.6

09.       “Million-Dolla Dreamin’” 3.7

08.       “Money-Makin’ Mitch” Feat. Diablo 3.7

07.       “Egypt” 4.0

06.       “H.A.T.E. (Highly Aggrivated Towards Excellence)” Feat. Lil’ Phat 4.2

05.       “No Matter What” 4.3

04.       “Important” 4.3

03.    “IDK How 2 Feel” Feat. Max Minelli 4.4

02.    “King Tut” 4.4

01.    “Pi$$ Poor” Feat. Diablo 4.6

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      62.4

Total Songs:                      / 19

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Average CD Rating:       3.3