Review #1,914: Uptown Superstars "No More Dreams"

Reviewed on 12.28.2019 (Review #1,914)

As I’m now up & hungry, lemme get inta more reviewz: Next up, I have Uptown Superstars No More Dreams, released in 1999 on Shot Calla Records & was produced by Mista Sinista, here…! Tha Uptown Superstars are Boss Hog, Mr. Marv, Deez D, LT. UG & Lil’ Mike; let’s get it! Start Time: 6:10 AM | End Time: 6:59 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 #1,914) reviewed on 12.28.2019 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

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01. Intro (Gangster Conversation)

>>> Sounds good fa this “conversation,” here; all about bein’ a gangsta (“gangster?”). Definitely luvin’ how many times y’all say, “Bruh,” here! Definitely somethin’ that keeps me motivated…! Likin’ tha B.G. music in tha background, too…! My Rating: N/A

02. “Never Murder Me”
>>> Sounds like a dope, hyped-up, gangsta-soundin’ hook & beat, here; nice! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it’s that N.O. heat, here!! All about bein’ tha “soulja!” Hearin’ tha 2^nd part of tha 1^st verse & it’s dope, as well; definitely nice…! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & I almost thought it was a chick, here… Sounds like a young dude, spittin’ some decent rhymes… Got a 2^nd part of tha 2^nd verse, here & this sounds mo aggressive, tha way I like it! Fulla energy—“buku,” as he says; you know what it iz in tha 5-0-4! Can’t wait ta get back to tha Boot & tha 504, so I can link up wit my round, Shell (Young Thugga), from 3Deep! Can’t wait fa big thangz!! Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse & it sounds good; almost sounds like anotha youngin… Hearin’ tha 2^nd part of tha 3^rd verse & dude sounds nice, as well; “Big UG,” as he says… My Rating: 4.4

03. “Don’t Let Um Get Close” (Boss Hog Solo)
>>> Good lil’ beat, here; all about tha “Superstars,” as tha Hog says, on tha 1^st verse…! Tha hook sounds pretty catchy; likin’ how he sings, “Us…!” Y’all know what it iz wit tha catchy, hood, club shit fa tha N.O.! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it sounds nice ta hear, as well; gutta shit! “Been a soulja, nigga, since ’77;” props on tha birthyear! Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse & it sounds like his rival on a suicidal/targeted tip? “‘Ready ta die,’ iz what you be sayin’;” deep…! Y’all know what it iz wit this street shit, tho…! My Rating: 4.2

04. “Free Your Mind”
>>> Ooh, I hear some Cash Money-inspired vibes in this beat start! “Tha Block Is Hot”, huh, Sinista? Gotta luv it!! Hearin’ tha hook & it’s catchy; definitely keep this shit up…! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it’s pretty dope wit this street shit; gotta luv it! Luv how tha beat keeps addin’ sounds, as well! Here comes tha 2^nd part of tha 1^st verse, here, a “tornado” & “thunder,” all in one! Also, in tha hook, luvin’ tha “cha-cha-cha-cha—chopper bullets” part; gotta luv human-made dubbin’!! Nice beat interlude before tha 2^nd verse, as well; “Tha Block Is Hot”! Gotta luv this 2^nd verse, too; great job, y’all! Sinista a fool on da beats & non-stop hi-hats!! Here comes tha 2^nd part of tha 2^nd verse & it sounds great fa tha streetz, once again! Definitely pure quality of tha Boot, here! My Rating: 4.8

05. “Bad & Bold” (Mr. Marv Solo)

>>> Beat’s definitely nice, here, as well as Marv doin’ tha damn thang on tha 1^st verse…! Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds catchy fa tha hoes, here—oh wait, fa tha gangstaz, mainly! You can put tha “bad” in front of “bitches,” tho! With that bein’ said, keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2^nd verse, here, fa tha gangstaz! Got tha 3^rd verse goin’ on, here & it’s pretty nice, as well; y’all know what it iz! Gotta dig & agree wit tha outro, too: “Might as well call tha Minista ‘cause y’all just got killed by tha Sinista;” nice way of rhymin’ ta “Sinista” & his former full stage name! My Rating: 4.3

06. “No More Dreams”
>>> Anotha hyped-up beat, here…! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds dope ta keep dis shit up…! Got tha 2^nd part of tha 1^st verse goin’ on & it’s dope on this beat; can’t say it enough! Hearin’ tha hook & it’s dope; all about tha “galaxy” & “salary,” here! Keepin’ it movin’ wit one of tha youngins on tha 2^nd verse, here, doin’ tha damn thang… Got anotha dude on tha 2^nd part of tha 2^nd verse, here, keepin’ this shit up…; nice… Pretty hype on tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ dope wit tha energy! Definitely nice ta continue dis shit…! My Rating: 4.4

½time: This CD definitely goes off, in a major way!! Dope shit fa tha undaground, here, as this CD’s currently worth a 4.4!! Sinista, you know how ta hook these boyz up!! Keep it up!!

07. “Homicide” (Deez D Solo)
>>> Definitely anotha nicely-produced track, here…! Hearin’ tha hook & it’s dope wit Deez! Guess tha “D” in his name starts to stand for “Doin’ Tha Damn Thang?!” Seems like it ta me…! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & he got some good shit ova this beat; definitely official! Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here & it sounds nice; a gangsta in tha flesh! Got tha 3^rd verse goin’ on, here & it’s dope wit tha consistent rhymes; dope dude, here—wait, “Deez Dope,” now, lol? I keep comin’ up wit somethan’…! My Rating: 4.3

08. “Millennium” feat. Cadillac

>>> Nice lil’ intro & a beat that sounds great fa tha undaground, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds good wit how y’all hold it down; keep it goin’…! “Ain’t no winnin’; it’s like winnin’ tha fuckin’ lotto,” as y’all say. I do have to agree, especially wit where I live, in a pussy state, smh. Snitches win, here, smh; I gotta get out fast!! Also, just keep strivin’; no need ta fully ‘win,’ since it’s hard, these dayz… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds good ta open tha 2000 year up. I’m lookin’ forward ta openin’ up tha decade of tha 2020’s up, in a major way! Keepin’ it goin’ wit tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ nice, as well; gotta luv all tha flossin’! Keepin’ it goin’ fa tha “new millenn,” here, on tha 3^rd verse; definitely nice! I shorten tha last syllable of tha words, as well, so I’m glad we got somethin’ in common (well, “millenn” iz missin’ two syllables but you get my steez)! Got tha 2^nd part of tha 3^rd verse, here, keepin’ this shit up! All about tha “‘Bauds!” When I get off house arrest, I gotta wear mine, again! Str8-up shine fa tha 2020!! My Rating: 4.2

09. “U.P.T. Head Bussa” (LT. UG Solo)
>>> Sounds like a good lil’ hype beat fa tha streetz, here; definitely nice! Hearin’ UG on tha 1^st verse & his flow’s dope as hell! Definitely a dope-ass track & it only gets betta as tha 1^st verse progresses!! Hearin’ tha hook & it’s dope wit tha “bustin’ headz;” good shit! Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here & it’s good; great job, tho I liked tha intensity of tha 1^st verse betta… Got tha 3^rd verse goin’ on & this shit continues ta do a nice job; great job…! My Rating: 4.5

10. “Me & You” feat. Lil’ P
>>> Slower track, here, tho I’m kinda feelin’ it wit this singin’, on tha hook… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & tha gangsta shit comes out, instantly; definitely a nice full-on recovery! Tha 2^nd part of tha 1^st verse’s dope, as well! “Reebok, black Girbauds;” you know what it iz! If that his dress code everyday, you know I stay fresh everyday, even when I sleep! You know what it iz! Keepin’ it goin’ wit a youngin on tha 2^nd verse, here, doin’ a decent/good job… Got tha 2^nd part of tha 2^nd verse, soundin’ betta ta hear, here…; good shit… No 3^rd hook? Str8 to a 3^rd part of tha 2^nd verse, keepin’ shit nice from Marv, here… Tha 3^rd hook plays toward tha end, at least; credit received from me… My Rating: 4.0

11. “ATF” (Lil’ Mike Solo)
>>> Oh boy, sounds like Rugrats in tha beginning of that sample? “A baby’s gotta do what a baby’s gotta do!” Lol? Either way, this beat’s pretty cool & so iz tha hook…! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds good fa this teen-soundin’ rap fa tha undaground… Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here, soundin’ nice & flowin’ nicely on this beat… Got tha 3^rd verse goin’ on & Mike keepin’ this “ATF”’d track comin’…; good shit, even tho a really short verse… My Rating: 4.1

12. “No More Dreams (Radio Version)”

See #6 fa tha review…

13. “Outro”
>>> Likin’ tha “No More Dreams” beat ta back dis up…! Hearin’ tha outro & this a good lil’ shout out list. Not as catchy as all tha “bruh” dialect in tha intro, tho it still good… My Rating: N/A

Overall: Boss Hog + Mr. Marv + Deez D + LT. UG + Lil’ Mike x Sinista (yes, multipled by Sinista) = DEFININ’ HEAT fa tha undaground of tha N.O., right chea!! Y’all tore this bitch up, in all wayz possible!! Great job, here; haven’t reviewed an old CD where all tha songs were 4.0’s in a lil’ minute, ya heard me?! Great job but major props ta Sinista fa depictin’ tha best vibe!! Hope all y’all still out chea doin’ it big, like this time, fa tha 2020! I know Sinista iz, as one of his latest productions fa tha dude, DeeMic & his track, “Late Night”, iz on Music Choice Rap; that’s a good look! Bounce stayin’ alive wit tha Jill Scott “He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat)” sample…! Err-body, keep y’all headz up!

Rankings:

10. “Me & You” feat. Lil’ P 4.0

09. “ATF” (Lil’ Mike Solo) 4.1

08. “Millennium” feat. Cadillac 4.2

07. “Don’t Let Um Get Close” (Boss Hog Solo) 4.2

06. “Bad & Bold” (Mr. Marv Solo) 4.3

05. “Homicide” (Deez D Solo) 4.3

04. “No More Dreams” 4.4

03. “Never Murder Me” 4.4

02. “U.P.T. Head Bussa” (LT. UG Solo) 4.5

01. “Free Your Mind” 4.8

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      43.2

Total Songs:                      / 10

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Average CD Rating:       4.3 (automatically a 5-star-rated release!!)