Review #1,808: DJ Tremon "Hottest In The City"

Reviewed on 8.14.2019 (Review #1,808)

Wanna send a special Happy 34^th Birthday to my boy, DJ Tremon! He been holdin’ tha city of BR down to tha fullest! I neva got ta review his compilations so I’m decidin’ to review ‘em now, on his birthday. Only thing iz, since last October, I’ve been havin’ lower back problems & at this point, I’ve been feelin’ crippled, smh. I’m gonna try and see what’s up on Saturday, finally; for now, here goes my review for his 2016 mixtape, Hottest In The City, courtesy of M.O.B. Entertainment! Start Time: 9:00 AM | End Time: 10:10 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 sound like anything too mainstream for me, have auto-tune in your vocals, or talk about nothin’ but money (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2019 CD Review (Review #1,808) reviewed on 8.14.2019 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: https://www.datpiff.com/DJ-TREMON-Hottest-In-The-City-mixtape.814462.html

01. Byrd “Right Now”

Not 100% sure if I know any of these tracks (prolly not a bunch of ‘em) so tha reviewz gon just be str8-up neva-heard-b4 reviewz. >>> Good intro from you and Q-Red on tha production. Hook sounds like a good hook, despite Byrd kinda bein’ too busy/uninterested to link up wit me, durin’ one of my Boot trips. Good lil’ verse; definitely sounds nice wit tha mixtape appearance. My Rating: 4.0

02. Spitta “Dave Chapelle”

>>> Lol @ tha laughin’ wit “bein’ broke” and “we just laugh together;” feelin’ that laughter. Good 1^st verse; I like tha end of it with tha “I got my turn signal on; I’m turnt, fa real!” Tha 2^nd verse pretty nice, too; good job, Spit. My Rating: 4.2

03. Jaye London “Cut The Lights On”
>>> Lots of strong bass in tha beginning/hook! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and yeah, tha title was like a “Handy” one, as he just said. Good energy on this track; tha 2^nd verse keeps it goin’, as well. I would hold off on tha “daughter;” gotta take care of yaself, just like me! Too many poppin’ kidz, these dayz! Frfr! My Rating: 4.3

04. Symore Banks “Dope”

>>> Not sure if I’ll feel a female on this mixtape; let’s see… Anotha strong bass track. Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and I’m not that crazy about these vocals or repetitive “girl”-endin’ lines. Got worse at :41 with tha auto-tune part; ick! Good for your mixtapes & club mixes, Tremon, but more on tha icky side fa me. My Rating: 2.3

05. WNC Whop Bezzy “Too Much”

>>> Kinda cocky lyrics on tha hook; not into tha money braggin’. Almost a minute in and it’s still tha hook? Not feelin’ these auto-tuned vocals, durin’ tha verse; too much tryna sell out? Why err-body gotta sound like mumble/Future shit? My Rating: 1.7

06. Grasa feat. Blac Youngsta “100”

A mainstream feature? Why? >>> Likin’ all tha energy on tha hook & tha “100” parts! Caught me by surprise; let’s see how tha verses hold up… Tha 1^st verse pretty nice; it sux catchin’ “a charge;” your life sucks, basically! This gotta be tha worst year I’ve eva had; nothin’ positive about it!! All negative/bullshit! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s ehh; rather hear tha undaground than tha Yo Gotti protégé. I’ll still make it a good rating, due to tha catchy hook. My Rating: 3.8

07. Jay Lewis feat. Mista Cain & WNC Whop Bezzy “GYAB”

I’ono… >>> Cain on tha 1^st verse; not too bad wit tha rhymes, surprisingly. Hearin’ this next part and I’m likin’ how Jay sound like he got Foxx aggression. Keepin’ it goin’ wit Bezzy and I’m diggin’ tha energy. Sounded like it skipped at 1:40? Glad tha production on a Baton Rouge tip; pure energy! My Rating: 4.2

08. Big Krucial “Shake It Like U Mean It”

>>> Good energy fa tha hook/diggin’ tha club vibe, as always. Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s cool, as far as tha energy goes… Tha 2^nd verse ain’t too bad; a lil’ less energetic fa me but still str8… My Rating: 3.6

09. Banga Griffin “Molly Cyrus”
>>> Sounds pretty nice wit this production, in tha beginning. Pretty hot wit tha hook, here; definitely nice! “Dat Molly, dat Cyrus!” Skatin’ thru tha 1^st verse, here, str8 jiggalatin’ wit this vibe; good shit! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and I’m really feelin’ all these jiggalatin’-type rhymes; good shit! Can’t wait ta pop me a jigga, one day! Gotta, wit B-Real or some1 special! My Rating: 4.6

10. Lil’ K “Let Me Thug”
>>> Sounds like a good one from tha streets of BR, based off this thugged-out intro/hook… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and yeah, tha “DNA” iz “str8 off tha block;” good shit. Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and yeah, gotta watch out fa dem “white boyz!” Kinda why I’m stayin’ ducked-off in shitty-ass PA, right nah! Don’t wanna be up here! Good shit fa tha streetz ta fit wit this upbeat club vibe CD! My Rating: 4.1

11. Jimi Jump feat. Level “Bounce Around”

J Buc on tha production, based off tha previous mixin’! >>> Definitely hyped-up and pure club shit, on tha hook! Hope I link up wit Jimi, in tha future; not sure fa me ta be off on a Monday, tho (“Cut Up wit Jimi Jump”)… Hearin’ Jimi on tha 1^st verse and shit sounds tight! Almost got concerned wit tha “sober” part, but he finna “get right,” of course! Lol @ tha “nizzuts;” fashizzo, like Lizzo, lol! Got Level on tha 2^nd verse and shit’s definitely nice; always “rollin’” to tha fullest! Go, Jimi! Go, Level! Go, Buc! Go, Tremon!! My Rating: 4.8

12. Thrasher Boy feat. Foxx “Fulla Dat”

Luv ta see these two, right nah! >>> Wish I was “Fulla Dat,” right nah! Too bad probation finna strike! Guess it happens ta every O.G.? Good shit on tha hook; I’m feelin’ jealous, lol! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from Thrasher and he got shit goin’ on strong! Wish I woulda known about dis shit in ’16 ‘cause there woulda been a good amount of playlist adds, as well as me actually gettin’ “Fulla Dat!” Hope I link up wit these two when I make it ta BR, again! How ta get a hold of ‘em, I’ono… Got tha energized Foxx on tha 2^nd verse, here; gotta luv it! There’s times up here “I forgot I was famous,” as far as my 1^st job went. Time goes by, you move on to tha future! I’m done wit PA; time fa tha south! Frfr! Consistent-ass energy from Foxx; luv him at all times! My Rating: 4.8

13. Triple R “Throwed”

>>> Bad transition from tha previous energy to a fade-in intro? Either way, a good-soundin’ hook; gotta stay “Throwed!” Gotta “shmoke on somethin’ potent;” always, as tha 1^st verse delivers… Keepin’ it goin’ wit tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ consistent wit tha rhymes. Gotta have your stoner rap—“lit” rap, as long as it sounds good and not mainstream/on dat mumble shit! A 3^rd verse, here… Not sure if this belong on this track, based off tha voice/a 3^rd verse? A lil’ blah-blah; not feelin’ it that much… My Rating: 4.1

14. Da Real JR feat. Stacks Up “Thuggin’”

I’ono about that featured artist’s name… >>> Got tha Drum Dummy on tha beat, here; sounds good, so far… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s cool; diggin’ this street shit ta blend in wit tha club vibes… Good 1^st verse and quickly transitionin’ to tha hook; not bad/good street shit. Lots of energy and aggression on tha 2^nd verse, here; definitely soundin’ nice! My Rating: 4.3

15. Supa “2 Phones (Freestyle)”

>>> Wasn’t anticipatin’ it but I’m feelin’ his rhymes; good shit. Not anticipatin’ freestyles for tha mixtape compilations but this one gets tha plus from me. My Rating: 4.2

½time: Most of this iz soundin’ nice; a 3.9-rated CD, so far! Best surprise was tha back-to-back (like jiggin’, lol) Jimi Jump/Level & Thrasher Boy/Foxx collabz! Keep it goin’, Tremon!

16. John Anthony “Drugs”

>>> This sounds nice; sounds like a random alarm or somethin’ in tha beat sound! Diggin’ it! Good energy, on tha 1^st verse! “Playin’ this game like a fuckin’ analog;” yeah! I usually play a video “game” durin’ my reviewz but because there’s so many tracks and they’re short, I’m just stickin’ to just typin’, here. Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s pretty nice, too; consistency from 1:19 – 1:26! Whoa! A “5-0-4” representa; good fa tha N’awlinz! Oh, I miss bein’ in Louisiana! Hope I shake back soon but it seem like too long from now! I’ll just stay on my grind…! I agree! “Sip lean, shmoke weed ‘til you can’t thank!” Fuckin’ right, fuckin’ right! Likin’ how it slows down, toward tha end! Reminds me of when I used to release mixtape compilations like dis! My Rating: 4.3

17. A1 Melo “Let Go”

>>> This singin’ shit sounds like trash, on tha hook! Gay vocals wit tha auto-tune! Tha 1^st verse has a quick okay part but then, goes to trash. Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and as soon as I kinda like tha “roll tha weed up” part, it sounds like a quick four barz, transitioning to tha shitty singin’. Even more bullshit sing-rappin’ goin’ on; can’t wait for it ta end! My Rating: 1.0

18. Kocaine feat. FE “I Got Bitches”

Can we recover? >>> Didn’t sound like tha transition from tha last song’s mixin’ ta this beginning sounded right. However, I’m diggin’ this hook; let’s see how it continues… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s aight; not a special voice/flow/rhymes like Foxx or some1 special, tho. Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it aight, as well. Thought I’d like this one betta but it’s only okay. My Rating: 3.2

19. Wade 2X feat. Yung Bulldog “Whole Lotta”
>>> Based off tha intro, it sounds like tha gayness continues from #17, smh! Not gonna be bothered! *Skips* My Rating: 1.0

20. Yung Bulldog feat. Yung Harvey “Water”

>>> Anotha skip? Anotha Bulldog track? Why repeat a 1.0-rated artist, no less, back-2-back? Yeah, fuck this! Next! *Skips* My Rating: 1.0

21. Sheppard “Lovin’ Me”

A more-normal rapper, at least! >>> An okay beat; sounds like he wants to deliver a catchier track, accordin’ ta this hook. Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s aight; his flow kinda on tha mumble level, except he not mumblin’. Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s kinda gettin’ repetitive wit tha “lovin’” shit, as a transition from tha hook to tha 2^nd verse. Startin’ ta get a lil’ bored but it’s not on a wack level… My Rating: 3.0

22. Legal Money Drezzy “Stack”

Not likin’ tha artist name or tha title, so I know this gon go sour (not like sour diesel, tho!)… >>> Tha intro and hook was 45 seconds; didn’t pay attention to it, unexpectedly, lol. Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s aight; anotha decent song that’s nothin’ special… Rehearin’ tha hook and it sux that this where tha “stack” gon be “spent” (tha “ass”), instead of talent that I provide (videos from tha northeast)! It’s a struggle I still deal with, 12 years into tha Louisiana undaground… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and, I guess I don’t have nothin’ ta say… My Rating: 2.0

23. Dylan Cage feat. Peewee Longway & Hey Daem “2day”

>>> Consistent, a lil’, durin’ tha beginning/1^st verse. Hearin’ tha hook and it sounds catchy wit that repeatin’ sample in tha background. Would luv to “get fucked up 2day!” Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and I’ono, kinda mixed-up between tha shitty auto-tune appearance & tha okay rhymin’. I don’t get tha dry transition between tha 2^nd hook and 3^rd verse; weird… Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse and it random; random song, fa me… My Rating: 2.7

24. Wild Wayne “Pull Up”
Tha DJ us Louisianimalz know? >>> Kinda sounds like an older person but not old… An okay hook; just okay. Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it str8; not much feedback fa it… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s okay, once again… My Rating: 2.9

25. OkeeBabyAyye feat. Joe Scott “Lay It Down”

>>> Sketchy-soundin’ intro fa me… Okay, might as well skip this auto-tune garbage! *Skips* My Rating: 1.0

26. Matt Gradnigo feat. IL Duce “Breathtaking”

>>> I’ono about havin’ an R&B singer who sing-raps, here, on this mixtape. I guess it fits wit your vibe but not really mine? Sounds like he tryna remake some1’s old song, b4 tha minute mark… Finally, some life into this wit IL Duce on tha 2^nd verse; definitely feelin’ tha consistency! As short as it was, it definitely was “Breathtaking,” right? I think I might like it a lil’ more & will be generous wit my rating, despite me thinkin’ of tha 2.0’s, at first… My Rating: 3.3

27. D Shaw “Come This Way”
>>> Oh no, let’s go back to tha “2 Phones (Freestyle)”; don’t need anotha jacked beat (“It Was A Good Day”). Sounds like white boy/Internet rap ta me. Heard tha “Come This Way” part, in tha hook and I was like, “Oh, tha hook came, outta nowhere?” Whatevz… Coulda purchased an original beat from somewhere, instead? Bad rating from me… My Rating: 1.1

28. Johnny Hu$tle feat. Doonie “Bad Yeah”

Or, J-Hu$tle, as I used to know him by. Anyway, from a shitty song on here to a classic-soundin’ remake for tha beat! Already rated this one a **PERFECT RATING** in tha past, so yeah! It robbed tha top spot from “Fulla Dat” (which I was gonna put as my #01 but it’s still my favorite I neva heard b4)! As much as this was in ’16, I wish I had it in ’16 but got it from Hu$tle late, on May 6, 2017, which I reviewed live, drivin’ down Wayne St. in South Canaan, PA…! Oh yeah, don’t forget about Doonie on tha 2^nd verse/ID! My Current Rating: 5.0

29. Toon feat. Ya Boy Big Choo “My Hotgirl”

>>> An okay female vocal track; diggin’ tha 5-0-4 bounce vibe. My Rating: 3.5

30. Big Krucial “Ride”

>>> Likin’ this fa an endin’ track wit you on tha outro, Tremon, as well as this “dick to ride” hook. Lol @ tha “D-I-C-K” part, too, when tha cymbals clash! Hearin’ tha verse and it’s a good, hyped-up vibe ta end this mixtape off. My Rating: 4.2

Overall: I thought this was a pretty nice mixtape, despite tha shitty songs makin’ tha average CD rating look below average. I definitely fucks wit it, as well as what you bring to tha tables, Tremon! Lookin’ at tha back cover, now & no titles for #06 & #07? Random… Well, I can’t review Hottest In The City 2, as I was way too late to download it; it’s been removed. So, when I get up from a lil’ nap, I’ll resume & review Hottest In The City 3; stay tuned!

Rankings:

30. OkeeBabyAyye feat. Joe Scott “Lay It Down” 1.0

29. Yung Bulldog feat. Yung Harvey “Water” 1.0

28. Wade 2X feat. Yung Bulldog “Whole Lotta” 1.0

27. A1 Melo “Let Go” 1.0

26. D Shaw “Come This Way” 1.1

25. WNC Whop Bezzy “Too Much” 1.7

24. Legal Money Drezzy “Stack” 2.0

23. Symore Banks “Dope” 2.3

22. Dylan Cage feat. Peewee Longway & Hey Daem “2day” 2.7

21. Wild Wayne “Pull Up” 2.9

20. Sheppard “Lovin’ Me” 3.0

19. Kocaine feat. FE “I Got Bitches” 3.2

18. Matt Gradnigo feat. IL Duce “Breathtaking” 3.3

17. Toon feat. Ya Boy Big Choo “My Hotgirl” 3.5

16. Big Krucial “Shake It Like U Mean It” 3.6

15. Grasa feat. Blac Youngsta “100” 3.8

14. Byrd “Right Now” 4.0

13. Triple R “Throwed” 4.1

12. Lil’ K “Let Me Thug” 4.1

11. Big Krucial “Ride” 4.2

10. Jay Lewis feat. Mista Cain & WNC Whop Bezzy “GYAB” 4.2

09. Supa “2 Phones (Freestyle)” 4.2

08. Spitta “Dave Chapelle” 4.2

07. Da Real JR feat. Stacks Up “Thuggin’” 4.3

06. John Anthony “Drugs” 4.3

05. Jaye London “Cut The Lights On” 4.3

04. Banga Griffin “Molly Cyrus” 4.6

03. Jimi Jump feat. Level “Bounce Around” 4.8

02. Thrasher Boy feat. Foxx “Fulla Dat” 4.8

01. Johnny Hu$tle feat. Doonie “Bad Yeah” 5.0

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      98.2

Total Songs:                      / 30

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Average CD Rating:       3.3