Review #1,880: Hype Records "Hype Enough Records (Limited Edition)"

Reviewed on 12.19.2019 (Review #1,880)

Keepin’ these reviewz goin’, as I’m gettin’ up & am hungry. However, I’m doin’ a review, first! Hype Records Hype Enough Records (Limited Edition), released in 1999 on Hype Enough Records! Start Time: 12:25 PM | End Time: 1:50 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 #1,880) reviewed on 12.19.2019 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

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01. “Souljafalyfe”

Producer: KLC

>>> Nice lil’ intro, here; sounds like tha undaground of New York or somethin’… I know this CD’s, like, a Soulja Slim compilation, so these tracks are comin’ from various years… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty dope; Slim, you got this real-ass, gangsta-ass shit on lock! Tha hook’s tha title that just repeats but it’s official; all about tha life of a “soulja!” Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it’s official, once again; you know what it iz! My Rating: 4.4

02. “Made For Walkin’” feat. KLC, Warren Mays & Mr. Serv-On
Producer: KLC

I know I know this one but not sure when I reviewed it or heard it… Interestin’ cars, in tha beginning; intense…? Of course, all about tha “souljaz” on tha hook, here; nice, includin’ tha quiet-soundin’ beat… Tha 1^st verse’s nice from you; you know what it iz! Tha 2^nd verse’s nice ta hear, of course; all about dem “souljaz,” once again…! My Current Rating: 4.3

03. “Powda Bag”

Producer: KLC

My Current Rating: 4.8

04. “Kickin’ It For Them Hoes”

Producer: KLC
>>> This title looks familiar, as well… Okay, I neva reviewed it but I have it on Soulja Fa Lyfe… Of course, beat’s hype & how you hold it down fa “them hoes,” on tha verses & hook, here! My Rating: 4.5

05. “Bitch Nigga” feat. Slugger & Mushatt

Producer: KLC

>>> Anotha one from Soulja Fa Lyfe, here… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s dope; all about holdin’ it down fa your streetz & tha streetz! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it’s soundin’ nice from you; keep this G-shit up! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2^nd verse, soundin’ great, too; good shit… Luvin’ how gutta and street tha dude on tha 3^rd verse sounds; you can hear dem roots in tha voice! Got you on tha endin’, here, chantin’ for dem “BN”s; good shit! My Rating: 4.5

06. “You Got It” feat. 6 Shot

Producer: KLC

My Current Rating: 4.7

07. “Trife Life” (6 Shot, Corey “C” & Lil’ Shaw)

Producer: Big Ro
>>> Nice gangsta-soundin’ beat fa tha ‘90s, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it’s pretty nice… Tha 2^nd verse’s soundin’ nice, as well as tha hook; good shit fa da “trife” livin’… Tha 3^rd verse sounds like some1 else, uncredited? They’re “19, ‘bout ta be 20,” as they say; good lil’ contribution… My Rating: 4.2

08. “Word Up” feat. C-Nille Da Bandit & 6 Shot

Producer: Kreeper

>>> Sounds like a gutta-soundin’ beat fa tha streetz, here; definitely nice…! Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse & it’s nice… Not much of a hook, here? Still flows nicely, I guess? Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here; gotta luv tha dedication fa tha streetz, here! Nice job, C-Nille! Now, 6 Shot on tha 3^rd verse, comin’ through wit just as much street shit as tha rest of y’all, here; you know what it iz! My Rating: 4.4

09. “Killa Konnections” feat. C-Nille Da Bandit & 6 Shot

Producer: Kreeper

>>> Hook sounds nice; sounds like a great sequel to tha previous track from all three of y’all, on here! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & yeah, I feel tha same way I did for tha lineup, once again! Tha 2^nd verse’s soundin’ nice ta hear, as well; nothin’ much else ta say… You appear on tha 2^nd part of tha 2^nd verse, comin’ through wit some nice street shit, as always…! I like how it went acapella, at some point; dope shit! My Rating: 4.4

10. “Combat” feat. Corey “C” & King Ric

Producer: Hakeem

>>> Beat/vibe sounds a lil’ jammin’ but at tha same time, for tha streetz, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from you & you know what it iz wit these streetz; good shit! Hearin’ tha hook and it sounds nice wit King Ric wit tha singin’ about “Combat!” Sounds like tha Corey “C” dude on tha 2^nd verse, here… Almost thought it was gon be C-Murder, who was born Corey, lol; N’awlinzness! Anyway, this dude got some good, consistent rhymes goin’ on, here; can’t complain… Got anotha dude on tha 3^rd verse, here (this really tha King Ric dude?), soundin’ good fa this beat… I always keep thinkin’ tha dude sayin’, “And, tha BPM…,” on tha hook; random… My Rating: 4.1

11. “Da Heist” (6 Shot, C-Nille Da Bandit & Lil’ Shaw)

Producer: Big Ro
>>> Sounds good; more on tha east coast-soundin’ fa tha beat, once again? I think those two were good enough; rather have tha south! Tha 1^st verse not too bad but tha 2^nd verse sounds like someone from tha east or somethin’; good but not sinkin’ in my interest… Tha rest sounds okay; I just think I’m done with this non-Louisiana-soundin’ music… My Rating: 3.7

½time: Almost all these tracks are hella dope, here; you know what it iz wit you, Soulja! Just a lil’ thrown off by how tha New York sound randomly comes wit tha production…? Either way, a 4.4-rated CD, so far; keep it up!

12. “Slippin’”

Producer: KLC
My Current Rating: 4.9

13. “Lil’ Bit” feat. Big Reppa & QB1

Producer: KLC

>>> You sound a lil’ like B.G. on tha hook, here; beat’s chill/old-soundin’ fa “’94,” here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from you & it cool; likin’ tha Big Band music in tha background, at times…! Got Reppa up next, comin’ through wit some good-soundin’ rhymes, as well; likin’ his vibe ta go wit yours… Iz it me or do these verses seem like they drag? My Rating: 4.0

14. “All I See Is Green” (6 Shot, Kay 9Mil & R.E.G.)

Producer: Big Ro
>>> Sounds okay but this sounds too much like New York, on tha beat… “I’m comin’ from LA;” this don’t sound like you? Maybe, you mean “New Orleans, LA,” rather than “Los Angeles?” I’ono but I think my non-Louisiana mind’s wanderin’… Either way, a decent 1^st verse, here… Damn, not even ½way through this? Startin’ ta bore me fast wit this non-Magnolia Slim voice… My Rating: 3.5

15. “Free Up The Cream” (Hype Click)

Producer: Big Ro
>>> Anotha non-Louisiana-soundin’ track… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and tha rhymes sound consistent—fuck! This 6:45? Why? Even tha “Jay-Z” references; yuck! Where’s tha Louisiana vibe?! Accordin’ to tha 2^nd verse, this has “S-I-X-S-H-O-T” on tha feature; nice! Like I said, tha consistent lyrics are nice; tha beat ain’t really my style, tho. My Rating: 3.4

16. “How Ya Figga”

Producer: Craig B
>>> Much shorter! This & tha last song’s average length equals, like, two normal songs… Hearin’ you (finally) on tha 1^st verse & it sounds nice wit this Jamaican sample in tha background, here; nice… Hook sounds catchy as hell wit how you say tha title; gotta luv tha gangsta shit! Here you are on tha 2^nd verse, as you “take a hit off tha blunt;” str8-up soulja shit! My Rating: 4.3

17. “Watch What U Say” (The Cartel)

Producer: Craig B
>>> Sounds nice wit this ‘90s beat… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s nice, as well as what’s goin’ on wit tha verse… Sounds great wit whomever you’re collaboratin’ with… Lol, just cut off, outta nowhere… My Rating: 4.2

18. “All Hail The King” (King Ric)

Producer: Hakeem
>>> “King Ric” from one of tha other—yeah, that’s him on tha verse, here, soundin’ good… My Rating: 4.1

19. “Victim Of The System” (Mista Real)

Producer: Hakeem
>>> This one ain’t you but it sounds good, here… My Rating: 3.8

20. “3^rd Ward Convicted Felons” (3.C.F.)

Producer: DJ Tee
>>> Sounds a lil’ quieter on tha vocals, here but still cool… Nice rhymes fa tha verse, here, even tho tha beat back to tha New York shit… My Rating: 3.6

21. “Suck A Dick” (9 M.M.)

Producer: DJ Chill
>>> This one cool; all these last tracks pretty quick… My Rating: 3.9

22. “Bitches Come A Dime A Dozen” (The Black Hand)
Producer: Big Ro
>>> A good lil’ vibe ta end thangz off, here… Feelin’ tha collab, here; good lil’ vibe… My Rating: 4.0

Overall: Great job wit this one…! Didn’t realize all of what tha IDs of some of tha people were on here till I looked on Discogs… I updated tha info, now; should look good.

Rankings:

22. “Free Up The Cream” (Hype Click) 3.4

21. “All I See Is Green” (6 Shot, Kay 9Mil & R.E.G.) 3.5

20. “3^rd Ward Convicted Felons” (3.C.F.) 3.6

19. “Da Heist” (6 Shot, C-Nille Da Bandit & Lil’ Shaw) 3.7

18. “Victim Of The System” (Mista Real) 3.8

17. “Suck A Dick” (9 M.M.) 3.9

16. “Bitches Come A Dime A Dozen” (The Black Hand) 4.0

15. “Lil’ Bit” feat. Big Reppa & QB1 4.0

14. “Combat” feat. Corey “C” & King Ric 4.1

13. “All Hail The King” (King Ric) 4.1

12. “Watch What U Say” (The Cartel) 4.2

11. “Trife Life” (6 Shot, Corey “C” & Lil’ Shaw) 4.2

10. “How Ya Figga” 4.3

09. “Made For Walkin’” feat. KLC, Warren Mays & Mr. Serv-On 4.3

08. “Killa Konnections” feat. C-Nille Da Bandit & 6 Shot 4.4

07. “Word Up” feat. C-Nille Da Bandit & 6 Shot 4.4

06. “Souljafalyfe” 4.4

05. “Kickin’ It For Them Hoes” 4.5

04. “Bitch Nigga” feat. Slugger & Mushatt 4.5

03. “You Got It” feat. 6 Shot 4.7

02. “Powda Bag” 4.8

01. “Slippin’” 4.9

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      91.7

Total Songs:                      / 22

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Average CD Rating:       4.2