Review #1,908: Tim Smooth "Let It Be Written"

Reviewed on 12.26.2019 (Review #1,908)

Almost time fa work; glad I got at least three reviewz done fa today… This one’s comin’ from tha late Tim Smooth Let It Be Written, released in 1999 on Camped Out Records! It was produced by Ice Mike, Roland, Goldfingers & Wydell, as well! Start Time: 5:01 PM | End Time: 6:21 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 #1,908) reviewed on 12.26.2019 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

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01. “Camped Out” feat. Black Menace

>>> I like how tha pages of tha book turns in tha beginning, here… Also, nice fanfare in tha beat ta kick it off! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it’s tha truth! Just luv this crazy, aggressive shit!! Tha hook pretty nice, as well; gotta luv what y’all bringin’! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it’s dope; y’all know what it iz! I agree wit tha “sober” shit: “Feelin’ like life iz over,” in a way. It’s like, I can’t enjoy anythang, over a bullshit pussy who rats! Smh! I feel like I left tha world…! Don’t worry, my light at tha end of tha tunnel’s comin’! Just gotta stay patient! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 3^rd verse, here, comin’ through wit non-stop quality; great job! My Rating: 4.6

02. “Uzabitch” feat. Kangol Slim

>>> Beat a lil’ mo laidback, here, tho you keep tha entertainment poppin’ wit tha 1^st verse, here… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds nice wit tha singin’; nice & laidback fa a shmoke session? Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it sounds great wit how you bring it, once again…! Tha 3^rd verse sounds like snacks! Yummy? Great job wit how you put it down! My Rating: 4.1

03. “Gotsta Get Paid”

>>> Sounds like a nice lil’ hook & beat, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds nice wit how you must “medicate;” I feel ya! Quickly goes to tha 2^nd verse, here & it sounds nice; you’re makin’ this sound more anthemic than boring, at least… Tha rest of this pretty nice, as well; keep reppin’ tha anthems…! My Rating: 4.0

04. “In A Rush” feat. Jr. Mack
>>> Sounds nice & funky fa 2000 approachin’… That’s how I feel wit 2020 comin’, next week! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from Jr. & it sounds nice wit how he flows ova this beat; good shit…! Tha hook ain’t bad, here; nice lil’ track, tho… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse from you & you keepin’ this entertainment goin’; nice job… Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse & it cool wit tha flow; a lil’ on tha catchy side… My Rating: 4.1

05. “Shake Sumthin’”
>>> Sounds like a good lil’ club banga fa tha N’awlinerz, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds nice on this beat; keep tha ent. up! Tha 2^nd verse sounds nice ta hear, as well; you keepin’ tha catchiness up…! Tha 3^rd verse’s anotha nice verse ta continue dis shit; nice…! My Rating: 4.0

06. “Ya Baby Call Me Daddy”
>>> Ick @ tha “correctional” call; hate when I was locked up! Still, good lil’ intro ta lead inta this gangsta-soundin’ funk fa tha beat & 1^st verse, here…; nice…! Hearin’ tha hook from tha chick singin’ & it sounds catchy fa this; “Daddy” luv, I guess? Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it sounds good wit these rhymes; keep ‘em up! Tha 3^rd verse’s soundin’ nice ta hear, as well; not much ta say… My Rating: 4.1

½time: Enjoy this CD a lot, despite tha ratings swayin’ from 4.0 – 4.1, mainly… This a 4.2-rated CD, so far; keep up tha heat, Tim! You know what dat catchy, street shit from tha N.O. iz!

07. “I Peeped You” feat. Storm

>>> Kickin’ it off wit Storm on tha intro, as well as tha 1^st verse; sounds good, I guess? Beat sounds betta, tho, fa a regular-soundin’ beat… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds str8; all about tha peepin’… Hearin’ you on tha 2^nd verse, as you kick it off wit “whoa nah;” nice! Got tha 3^rd verse goin’ on, here & it str8, as well; not bad fa this one, overall… My Rating: 3.7

08. “Oh Lord” feat. Ascheante

>>> Beat sounds good fa a slower song, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds nice ta hear, here… Tha hook ain’t fa me wit this female singin’, musically; I’d rather pray at night, before I go ta bed. Sounds like an okay verse on tha 2^nd verse, as well; not much ta say… Tha outro, like, 90 seconds long, here; a lil’ too long? Nice prayin’, tho… I also must say that I’m really likin’ your idea of havin’ tha sound of tha pages turnin’, as well as writin’ in your journal; definitely nice! My Rating: 2.8

09. “They Got Us”
>>> Tha beat ain’t bad, as well as tha hook… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds good; feelin’ what you spittin’, here… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it’s pretty nice wit how you continue dis… Endin’ wit an extended-soundin’ beat outro, here; nice… My Rating: 3.8

10. “Holla At Me” feat. Tre-8

>>> Feelin’ tha aggressive hook from Tre, as well as this dope hook; definitely nice!! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from you & it’s pretty dope, how you come through wit it! Also, I’m likin’ dat it sounds like a siren goin’ off in tha beat, as well; definitely nice! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse from you & it’s dope, once again…! Nice “Kirk Franklin” and “dirt stankin’” lines rhymin’; good shit! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 3^rd verse & it’s dope; nice job keepin’ tha energy up…! My Rating: 4.5

11. “All About A Dollar”
>>> Sounds like you’re remakin’ Eric B & Rakim on tha hook, here; nice fa tha T-Smooth journal…! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds good wit this beat; “all about” dem freaks, I guess? Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here & it sounds good wit how you continuin’ dis; nice… Tha 3^rd verse sounds nice, as you keep this shit goin’; good shit… My Rating: 3.9

12. “My Nigga, My Nature” feat. Taco & Apple

>>> Sounds like a good lil’ beat, here, fa tha south & tha ‘90s… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds nice wit how you come through wit it… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds like you’re havin’ a good time; nice job… Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here & it’s dope wit how you continuously stay “loaded;” wish I could, right nah! Hopefully, next month! A phone call toward tha end…; nice ta hear… And, tha book closes! My Rating: 4.1

Overall: Great job wit this one, Tim! Glad you turned dem pages & wrote tha shit down, ya heard me? Too bad you had ta go so soon but there’s more ta review of you, still! Stay tuned to tha future of 2020!

Rankings:

12. “Oh Lord” feat. Ascheante 2.8

11. “I Peeped You” feat. Storm 3.7

10. “They Got Us” 3.8

09. “All About A Dollar” 3.9

08. “Gotsta Get Paid” 4.0

07. “Shake Sumthin’” 4.0

06. “My Nigga, My Nature” feat. Taco & Apple 4.1

05. “Ya Baby Call Me Daddy” 4.1

04. “Uzabitch” feat. Kangol Slim 4.1

03. “In A Rush” feat. Jr. Mack 4.1

02. “Holla At Me” feat. Tre-8 4.5

01. “Camped Out” feat. Black Menace 4.6

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      47.7

Total Songs:                      / 12

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Average CD Rating:       4.0