Review #1,822: U.N.L.V. "Mac Melph Calio"

Reviewed on 10.14.2019 (Review #1,822)

Despite me bein’ in 1998 in my Louisiana Reviewz Marathon, sometimes, I had gotten CDs that were mislabeled. With that bein’ said, my next review iz really from 1995: U.N.L.V. Mac Melph Calio, released on Cash Money Records & was produced by Mannie Fresh. Start Time: 12:27 PM | End Time: 1:29 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 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 #1,822) reviewed on 10.14.2019 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

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01. Intro

>>> Diggin’ tha beat sample! Gotta luv this dark vibe fa Cash Money! Gotta luv tha aggression from tha speaker, as well! My Rating: N/A

02. “Nigga I’m ‘Bout It”

>>> Sounds ironic fa Halloween comin’ up, as it has a sample goin’ on in tha beat, here! Definitely nice wit this hook and beat!! Tha 1^st verse iz pretty gutta, to tha bone!! Definitely feelin’ tha aggression; pure heat, here!! “Don’t get too close or tha heat just might scorch ya!” Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and y’all goin’ off, continuously, wit tha consistency! Gotta luv it! As tha verse continuously goes on, it seems long but tha quality of it makes it not boring…! At 5:06, tha beat stopped & tha ramblin’-rap went crazy! My Rating: 4.7

03. “3^rd Ward Court Date!!”
Just hate thinkin’ ‘bout tha “court date” comin’ up! >>> Beat & hook’s pretty nice, as it’s a lil’ laidback fa tha ‘90s & dat good, undaground rap… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it sounds like your typical, ‘90s-soundin’ delivery, here; good shit… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and even tho y’all “stuck like Chuck,” I know y’all got through it! I feel “stuck like Chuck,” as well; it’s rough…! Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse and it’s your ‘90s slice of pie, here… My Rating: 3.9

04. “Pop ‘Em Up”
>>> A ‘90s “car” scene, here, as it sounds pretty grimy… Between tha last song & this, I think of N.W.A., wit their outspoken-asses; gotta dig tha perspective! At 1:00, tha track starts & it’s pretty dope, between tha hook & beat. Feelin’ how gangsta this N.W.A.-inspired shit gets, durin’ tha 1^st verse; plates breakin’!! Tha 2^nd verse’s pretty nice; gotta dig it! “I don’t need stars on my chest to make my fuckin’ name bigga;” I dig it! That’s how I feel about myself; I’m stronger in tha brain but I remain tha same (person)! Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse and it sounds like a nice dose of a paranoia trip; good shit…! Tha 4^th verse’s soundin’ good, too, as tha rhymes keep flowin’, here…! Keepin’ tha 5^th verse comin’ along wit some gunshots, here, keepin’ it “G,” to tha fullest! Sounds like y’all havin’ more fun than havin’ paranoia durin’ tha outro, here; nice U.N.L.V. shit…! My Rating: 4.2

05. “No Struggle, No Progress”

>>> Sounds like a nice lil’ beat; Christmas bells bein’ sampled? Almost sounds like it but I’m definitely feelin’ tha trippy start, here…! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and this gangsta tale’s soundin’ pretty nice; feelin’ it a lot on this beat! Dude on tha 2^nd part of tha 1^st verse’s pretty dope, wit his rhymes; gotta luv y’all…! Tha last 56 seconds of tha beat playin’ iz pretty dope; good shit! My Rating: 4.5

06. “Mannie Fresh Mix”
>>> Bouncin’ up & down ta this “mix;” good job, Fresh! My Rating: 4.3

½time: A 4.3-rated CD, so far; great gangsta tales! Keep ‘em comin’, y’all!

07. “Eddie Bow II”
>>> Great party vibe ta start thangz off…! Hearin’ y’all “bow” on tha hook reminds me of this dude from Baton Rouge that I no longer deal with. He claims he started tha “bow” shit (most-noted on Kevin Gates’ 2009 “I’m A Grinder” song). Meanwhile, here y’all are, 14 years ahead of that! Glad y’all here; good 1^st verse, as well! Tha 2^nd verse’s pretty nice and funny that y’all say, “Nigga, you ain’t tough;” irony fa tha future “bow?” Tha rest of tha rappin’, as well as tha chantin’, sounds nice, toward tha end; good shit…! My Rating: 4.2

08. “Come Up” feat. Magnolia Slim

>>> Sounds like a cool lil’ beat sample/sound, in tha beginning…! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s soundin’ like a regular-soundin’ ‘90s flow, here… Tha hook sounds like a good, simple hook; nice job, y’all… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s soundin’ good fa tha ‘90s, once again… Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse and it sounds like a struggle ta keep tha mission to survive alive. Luckily, y’all CMR representaz were able to build success from tha street life… Got tha 4^th verse, here & I’m diggin’ tha gritty vibes of tha voice & delivery, here; Louisiana in tha house…! My Rating: 4.2

09. “Mac Melph Calio” feat. Mr. Ivan

>>> Sounds like a nice lil’ hook & beat; beat’s pretty dope wit tha sound! I know I’ve heard this one before; just re-reviewin’ it, while I’m in tha mood… Got tha 1^st verse goin’ on and it’s soundin’ nice; y’all reppin’ nicely, here… Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here & it’s soundin’ good, of course… Tha 3^rd verse’s pretty dope, wit tha fast-soundin’ rappin’; gotta dig it…! Glad Mr. Ivan was able to join y’all on this track, here; good shit, as tha 4^th verse progresses…! My Rating: 4.4

10. “Shake, Shake It”
>>> Nice lil’ sample in tha beginning, here, as Aaliyah & DMX used for their collab, later on…! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and y’all got this shit on lock; good shit…! Hearin’ tha hook and it sounds good fa these hoes, here; gotta make ‘em “shake!” Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s soundin’ pretty eerie wit tha darker sounds in tha beat! Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse and tha voice’s soundin’ more on tha southern tip, here; definitely nice…! My Rating: 4.3

11. “BGz True Story” (BGz)

>>> Kickin’ it off wit tha typical bounce-soundin’ sample… Got B.G. rappin’ on tha 1^st verse, wit this lil’ sample; definitely nice! Tha 2^nd verse’s soundin’ nice, too… Almost thought I wasn’t gon rate this, due to it bein’ just a sampler. However, I’ll give it its rating, due to all tha rappin’… My Rating: 4.2

12. “Hood Mac”

>>> Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s soundin’ good on this ‘90s-styled beat… Got tha hook goin’ on, right nah & it sounds good ta hear, fa tha ‘90s… Tha 2^nd verse sounds a lil’ more energetic; gotta keep tha energy comin’! My Rating: 4.0

13. “Local 580 Fuck Tha Police” feat. BGz, Black, Jack-O, Lil’ Slim, Mr. Ivan & Ms. Tee

>>> Sounds like a good lil’ hook from Ms. Tee, here; duckin’ tha 12! Beat’s a simple-soundin’ ‘90s style, which fits ta fit all these peeps on here! Hearin’ B.G. on tha 1^st verse and he sounds good, as well as Ms. Tee’s “fuck tha police” background vocals helpin’ out…! Got tha 2^nd ½ of tha 1^st verse goin’ on, here & dude got tha aggressive flow, here…! Got tha 1^st part of tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ good wit tha female-styled perspective of duckin’ 12; go, Ms. Tee! Here comes tha 2^nd part of tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ good ta hear; gotta luv tha 504! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 3^rd part of tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ good fa tha “block” & tha streetz! My Rating: 4.5

Overall: Nice job, y’all; glad y’all got tha reputation y’all deserved! Legends in tha 5-0-4 game! Plenty more U.N.L.V. durin’ my marathon! We’ll see when I get to those discs!

Rankings:

12. “3^rd Ward Court Date!!” 3.9

11. “Hood Mac” 4.0

10. “BGz True Story” (BGz) 4.2

09. “Come Up” feat. Magnolia Slim 4.2

08. “Eddie Bow II” 4.2

07. “Pop ‘Em Up” 4.2

06. “Shake, Shake It” 4.3

05. “Mannie Fresh Mix” 4.3

04. “Mac Melph Calio” feat. Mr. Ivan 4.4

03. “No Struggle, No Progress” 4.5

02. “Local 580 Fuck Tha Police” feat. BGz, Black, Jack-O, Lil’ Slim, Mr. Ivan & Ms. Tee 4.5

01. “Nigga I’m ‘Bout It” 4.7

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      51.4

Total Songs:                      / 12

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Average CD Rating:       4.3