Friday, December 20, 2019

Review #1,884: Dice "Scratavachi"

Reviewed on 12.20.2019 (Review #1,884)


Dice Scratavachi’s my next review, released in 1999 on Mr. Tee Records! I don’t have work today, so if it looked like I took a long break, I fell asleep 2x & was tryna produce a remix. However, gonna be reviewin’ all night! Start Time: 8:24 PM | End Time: 9:44 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 #1,884) reviewed on 12.20.2019 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A


01. “My World”
>>> Dope production, as well as tha quick verse ta kick thangz off! Gotta luv it! Tha lil’ hook at tha end’s pretty dope, too; such a grimy dude you iz! My Rating: 4.7


02. “Shut ‘Em Down”
>>> Started off right away & you sound pretty dope on tha 1st verse, here, doin’ tha damn thang on this undaground-soundin’ beat…! Hearin’ tha hook and it’s pretty nice ta hear; you know what it iz… Comin’ through like tha “freight train,” on tha 2nd verse, here, keepin’ this hot shit comin’; nice job…! Got tha 3rd verse goin’ on, here, keepin’ tha “gangsta rap” alive, as it “neva dies,” like you say; thumbs up! My Rating: 4.6


03. “Special Man”
>>> Likin’ tha lil’ beginning, here; nice skit & intro music… Beat’s pretty nice ta rap on fa tha streetz, here; you got this shit on lock! Feelin’ what you bringin’ to tha grimy, undaground streetz! Hearin’ tha hook and yeah, gotta do what you “know,” ya heard me?! Tha 2nd verse’s pretty nice; a gangsta tale at its finest! Keepin’ this street shit on lock wit tha 3rd verse, comin’ through wit all these connections; definitely hot, here…! My Rating: 4.3


04. “Rawhide”
>>> This shit sounds dope; I hear tha N’awlinz rap in tha music & shit…! Nice job wit tha hook from tha deeper voice, on this track…! Hearin’ tha 1st verse & shit sounds nice, here; good shit…! Keepin’ it up on this beat with tha 2nd verse, soundin’ pretty nice, as well… Tha 3rd verse’s soundin’ dope, as well! Got tha “Girbauds” & tha “Polo,” as well; dope shit! Even mo ta offer as tha track finna end; good shit…! My Rating: 4.2


05. “My Soldja”
>>> Scary street scene of a “187,” here! Intense…! Then, a soulful-soundin’ beat; will it be a depressin’ song? Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it sounds like a good lil’ real-life story about tha usual dude in tha streetz; good job… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s good, thanx to your grimy voice; doesn’t sound too depressin’… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it ain’t bad, as you keep this shit goin’… Mo shit ta offer on tha 3rd verse, as you give us people hope ta continue thinkin’ positive; that’s what I gon do! A lil’ bit of a long outro ta end this off… Not too bad fa a depressin’ song; I’ll put it above a 3.5… My Rating: 3.6


06. “Whoa Now”
>>> Sounds like an anthem wit this beat start/fanfare, as well as how you’re comin’ through on tha 1st verse… Tha hook sounds like a sample or somethin’ with how tha dude sings it; a lil’ upbeat, so I digz it… Likin’ how tha chicks sing tha title part; always think of my Morganza dude, P.I.R., with his, “Whoa na!” Keepin’ this shit goin’ wit tha 2nd verse, here, soundin’ nice ta hear, here… Seems like tha rest of this drags on; kinda long of hooks & shit? My Rating: 3.7


07. “Heavenly Father”
>>> This sounds more on tha depressin’ tip, accordin’ to tha female vocalizin’ on tha hook… Even tho tha keys in tha beat (sounds like a sample?) sounds hot, I’ono how I gon feel about this, overall… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s okay; female kinda makes me feel uncomfortable… Tha 2nd verse ain’t too bad; just not inta tha depressin’ vibe… Tha 3rd verse ehh—wow, this 5:31? Way too long; coulda ended now…! Got tha 4th verse goin’ on and it’s more shit to keep this shit draggin’ along… My Rating: 2.1


½time: Other than tha song I just listened to, it seems like this CD’s pretty dope, with some gutta-ass content fa tha streetz! Great job, Dice! A 3.9-rated CD, so far; let’s keep it goin’!


08. “Throwed Off”
>>> This track’s 8:10?! Well, it has an intro, here, that sounds like a show or somethin’? Okay, at 2:07, tha track starts… It sounds like a nice G-Funk beat; let’s see how tha rappin’ iz… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s pretty nice wit tha “way” you’re tryin’ ta go, here, in life…; good shit! Tha hook transitions nicely with this, as well; keep this continuous shit goin’! Tha 2nd verse’s pretty nice ta hear, as well; streettastic! Sounds like a collab between you & some1 else, on tha 3rd verse, soundin’ dope fa tha streetz, again…! Got a 4th verse goin’ on, here & it’s pretty dope; you know what it iz! My Rating: 4.4


09. Intro II
>>> Sounds good with tha crowd & how this sounds more like an interlude; nice beat, too… My Rating: N/A


10. “Run The Streets”
>>> Beat sounds nice ta rap on, fa tha undaground, here… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s soundin’ nice; sounds like a long time before ’99? Tha hook cool wit that dude singin’; feelin’ how he says tha title… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & you keepin’ this shit goin’; not bad/good… A crowd roars & then, you get back to tha rappin’, here… Tha 3rd verse sounds nice, here, as you keep your hustle up, no matter what; sounds good…! My Rating: 4.2


11. “Ghetto Made”
>>> Nice lil’ intro, here, as well as this dope-soundin’ beat! It’s like a siren sound; gotta luv it! Hearin’ tha 1st verse and you deliverin’ this N’awlinz heat; definitely nice! Got tha 2nd verse goin’ on from a feature, here, soundin’ dope ta collab with; good shit! Got tha 3rd verse comin’ from you, here & even tho you “hit tha blunt,” I have ta say, why “think about” all tha demons? It’s all about counteractin’ ‘em! My Rating: 4.3


12. “Westside”
>>> Sounds dope; instantly startin’ wit tha hook, as well as tha hot beat; good shit! Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s soundin’ nice ta hear, here… Sounds like a feature on tha 2nd verse, here? Good shit, either way, whomeva they iz… Got a female on tha 3rd verse, here, comin’ through wit okay rhymes… Got anotha dude on tha 4th verse, here, as I almost thought it was Master P… Either way, sounds good ta hear, here… My Rating: 4.0


13. “Jackin’”
>>> Sounds like a nice G-Funk vibe, here; good shit! Feelin’ tha 1st verse & how you bring a lotta energy to tha table, here! Keep bein’ hype!! Hearin’ tha hook and it’s soundin’ good wit how you got this “Jackin’” shit on lock; good job! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it’s soundin’ nice, too; you know what tha streetz want, ya dig?! Sounds like a feature on tha 3rd verse, here…; definitely feelin’ tha dope vibe! My Rating: 4.4


14. “Hot (Girls/Boys)”
>>> Sounds like some old Biggie in tha beat, here, with “Big Poppa” on tha sample… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it ain’t bad, here… Likin’ tha “Tony the Tiger, it’s feels grrrreat!” part! Got a female on tha hook; sounds hot wit tha hype! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it’s soundin’ okay, here; seems like this gon be long? We got 5:05 on tha length… Female on tha 3rd verse, here, feelin’ you, “Dice;” not bad… You join on tha 2nd part of tha 3rd verse, here, in response to tha female wantin’ you to “push inside [her];” dope! “Hit it from da back, bitch;” love how she was so laidback & in tha zone ta say dat to you, Dice! My Rating: 4.1


15. “Boy’s Home”
>>> Now, goin’ wit tha “Get Money” Junior M.A.F.I.A. sample, which Wayne & them used fa “Way Of Life”; nice, I guess? Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it sounds like you doin’ a good job, here… Hearin’ mo dudes on tha verse? This energy’s nice… Tha 3rd dude who’s rappin’ fast’s pretty dope; “tha nigga, Bezak,” huh? Did I spell it right? Yeah, hearin’ tha hook and it’s so “Way Of Life” but three years before; dope…! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2nd verse, here… For tha 1st part, it sounds nice; really focused (that dude on tha 3rd part of tha 1st verse?)…! Tha 2nd part of tha 2nd verse’s cool; just regular-soundin’ rappin’, here… Tha 3rd part of tha 2nd verse has tha energy & aggression, just like how tha 1st verse had; good shit! Now, on to tha 3rd verse, here… Tha 1st part’s laidback/regular-soundin’; not bad… Almost thought tha dude on tha 2nd part was Busta Rhymes? Not bad, here… Tha 3rd part wasn’t bad, as well; cool lil’ endin’ track, as well… My Rating: 4.1


Overall: Thought this was a dope release, here; nice job, Dice! Keep up tha great work! Keep bein’ a N’awlinz soulja! You know what it iz! We don’t age wit this rap shit, ya heard me?!


Rankings:

14. “Heavenly Father” 2.1
13. “My Soldja” 3.6
12. “Whoa Now” 3.7
11. “Westside” 4.0
10. “Hot (Girls/Boys)” 4.1
09. “Boy’s Home” 4.1
08. “Run The Streets” 4.2
07. “Rawhide” 4.2
06. “Ghetto Made” 4.3
05. “Special Man” 4.3
04. “Jackin’” 4.4
03. “Throwed Off” 4.4
02. “Shut ‘Em Down” 4.6
01. “My World” 4.7


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      56.7
Total Songs:                      / 14
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Average CD Rating:       4.1

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