Friday, June 4, 2021

Review #1,982: C-Murder "Trapped In Crime"

Reviewed on 6.04.2021 (Review #1,982)
 
 
Here comes my 1,982nd review: C-Murder Trapped In Crime, released in 2000 on No Limit Records, Priority Records & TRU Records! Start Tyme: 8:39 AM | End Tyme: 9:49 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!
 
© 2021 Review (Review #1,982) reviewed on 6.04.2021 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.
 
Link To Release: N/A
 
 
01. Intro
Producer: Carlos Stephens
>>> Nice beat & intro from that boy, C-Murder…! My Rating: N/A
 
 
02. “Forever TRU”
Producer: XL
>>> Tha hook & beat sound good ta kick this album off; almost seems more like a vacation with tha beat than a street-soundin’ beat? Hearin’ tha 1st verse from you & it sounds aight with what you’re bringin’, here; can’t say much… Hearin’ what you got goin’ on with tha 2nd verse & it ain’t bad, still… Nice lil’ mixed outro from Biggie, as well…! My Rating: 3.8
 
 
03. “Concrete Jungle” feat. Snoop Dogg, Eastsidaz & KokeKane
Producer: LT
>>> Sounds like a nice lil’ 1st verse from Snoop, here; likin’ how tha beat sounds like a mix between non-Louisiana & a Louisiana vibe, as well… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds aight; just seems like a random voice. Keepin’ this shit goin’ with tha 2nd verse, here, spittin’ some good shit… Hearin’ you rap on tha 3rd verse, here, comin’ through with good street shit; gotta give you props, alwayz… My Rating: 3.7
 
 
04. “They Don’t Really Know” feat. Master P & Erica Fox
Producer: Carlos Stephens
>>> Diggin’ tha alarm clock in tha beat, here; not really my cup of tea with tha R&B singin’ from Erica on tha hook, tho… Damn, even Erica on tha 1st verse? Naw; way too soft for a C-Murder track! Even you startin’ your verse off on tha 2nd verse with “1 + 1 = 2”? *Sigh*… Keepin’ this movin’ with P on tha 3rd verse, here & he spittin’ a good lil’ verse. Surprised how I’d like a P verse betta than a C verse, while tha both of them on tha same track… My Rating: 2.5
 
 
05. “How A Thug Like It” feat. Da Brat
Producer: Jermaine Dupri & Bryan-Michael Cox
Goin’ to tha ATL for inspiration? >>> Sounds nice with tha Jermaine Dupri-soundin’ intro & beat, here… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds interestin’ how you collaborated with Da Brat, here; nice collab on tha hook… Hearin’ tha 1st verse from you & it sounds betta than tha previous song, with how you’re comin’ through fa these ladies & street headz… Keepin’ this movin’ with Da Brat on tha 2nd verse, here, soundin’ good fa tha 2000. She did her thang with her Tyrese-featurin’ “What Chu Like”, which I really enjoyed in 2000. Now, I get ta hear her collab with you & it sounds great to add to “What Chu Like”’s 2000 presence. Hearin’ tha both of y’all go back & forth on tha 3rd verse & it sounds nice with tha street content. It just seems weird ta hear Brat rap about tha streetz, tho; either way, props fa pumpin’ her up, C! My Rating: 3.9
 
 
06. “Want Beef” feat. Fat Joe
Producer: Ke’noe
>>> Beat’s cool from Ke’noe, here…; hearin’ Joey Crack on tha 1st verse, here, comin’ through with anotha good, non-Louisiana contribution ta your album, C… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds like a wild event; keep buckin’ ‘em up! Hearin’ you on tha 2nd verse, C & you’re comin’ through with some energy; nice job… My Rating: 3.8
 
 
07. “Ride” feat. Samm & D.I.G.
Producer: XL
>>> Sounds like a good lil’ hook, here, on this laidback, southern beat; keep on ridin’…! Hearin’ tha 1st verse & they got a good lil’ verse fa tha hood, here; gotta hit ‘em wit da content! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & dude also sounds good fa tha streetz of tha 504, here; keep on keepin’ on…! Got you on tha 3rd verse, here, soundin’ gangsta with your content; props fa lettin’ this shit be known… My Rating: 3.9
 
 
08. “Staring At The Walls”
Producer: Carlos Stephens
>>> Beat start sounds dope from Big Los, here; feelin’ tha dark sounds! Hearin’ tha hook & it’s good, despite tha content bein’ pretty rough; C, I can’t wait till you’re “free”! Hearin’ what you got goin’ on with tha 1st verse & it sounds good, with your laidback flow. Can’t wait till you have a lil’ more energy to deliver on this album, aside from these laidback flows… Keepin’ this thang movin’ on with tha 2nd verse, here & you spittin’ good shit fa tha Gz; keep bein’ “against 100,” no matter tha challenge! My Rating: 4.0
 
 
09. “On Da Block” feat. Young Guns
Producer: Bass Heavy & Suga Bear
>>> Beat ain’t too bad, here; seems a lil’ faster ta rap on? Hearin’ tha hook from you & it str8; thought it would be a lil’ aggressive? Hearin’ you on tha 1st verse & it sounds like an okay/good lil’ verse from you… Hearin’ these Guns on tha 2nd verse & they sound good on this collab; literally, it’s startin’ ta sound like a TRU-soundin’ Cash Money track. Tha 2nd dude from tha Young Guns iz on tha 2nd part of tha 2nd verse & it’s still a good contribution; just tha right amount of energy needed. My Rating: 4.0
 
 
10. “What You ‘Bout” feat. Mystikal
Producer: Ke’noe
Hope tha energy’s to tha top wit Mystikal, here!! >>> Nice beat fa tha Gz, here; gotta luv tha both of y’all on tha hook, of course! Luv how Mystikal lends you some of his energy to reach tha top of your energy; awesomeness! Hearin’ Mystikal on tha 1st verse & it’s too aggressive; gotta luv how he comes through on tha mic, sometymes sloppy…! Hearin’ what you got goin’ on with tha 2nd verse & it’s cool; thought you’d have tha energy Mystikal had on tha verse but it’s still str8. I mean, you got tha consistent rhymes, here; just seems like you’re just keepin’ up with tha pace… My Rating: 4.3
 
 
11. Battlefield
>>> Sounds like a cold, breezy “Battlefield”, based off this skit. Also, pretty gutta with tha gunshots… Tha chick singin’ in tha background makes it seem like tha eerie “Battlefield” that’s needed to make this album seem more eerie… My Rating: N/A
 
 
12. “Where Do We Go” feat. Mac, Silkk The Shocker & Nuance
Producer: Ke’noe
>>> An okay beat but not too interested in that Nuance singer singin’ on tha hook; too depressin’… Hearin’ you on tha 1st verse & it sounds good with your rhymes; it only seems dry with tha flow & depressin’ vibe. Keepin’ this thang movin’ with Mac on tha 2nd verse, here, comin’ through with a rough perspective with tha jail demons hauntin’ him. I feel his paranoia & I’m glad he spit some dope lyrics, str8 from a real, haunted heart…! Keepin’ this movin’ with Silkk on tha 3rd verse and, of course, tha flow’s off & more spoken than rappin’, smh; don’t need ta say anything… My Rating: 3.0
 
 
½tyme: I see this as tha weakest C-Murder album from previous efforts; seems like it’s a mix of mainstream, a lil’ bit of sadness & some okay vibes. I think you need more energy in this album, C; only a 3.7 for tha average rating, so far…
 
 
13. “NL Niggaz” feat. Afficial
Producer: Ke’noe
>>> Anotha nice beat from Ke’noe but I expect more darker, street-soundin’ shit from him, rather than this vacation-like shit. Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds good from you, at least; still, seems like these beats make you feel more laidback… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & you spittin’ some okay shit fa tha “No Limit” peeps; gotta rep! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse from Afficial & I’m feelin’ his energy, while he delivers tha rhymes; good shit fa tha streetz… Anotha dude on tha 2nd part of tha 2nd verse? Sounds good; reminds me of non-Louisiana shit with tha voice & delivery, here. My Rating: 3.6
 
 
14. “Too Much Noise” feat. D.I.G. & Master P
Producer: DJ Ron
>>> Sounds like a good beat & tha hook sounds good from D.I.G., here… Hearin’ tha 1st verse from D & it’s cool; block out tha “noise” ta succeed, basically! Keepin’ it goin’ wit Master P on tha 2nd verse, here, comin’ through wit an okay verse; he expressin’ his “problems” as “Too Much Noise”, here. Hearin’ you on tha 3rd verse, here, comin’ through wit an okay flow & set of rhymes; keep on reppin’… My Rating: 3.7
 
 
15. “Damned If They Murder Me” feat. Mac & Magic
Producer: XL
>>> Beat’s a lil’ calmer but still has a bit of a dark vibe with tha organ. Still, it seems a lil’ more mainstream, based off my feelings for it… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds rough with tha content; too bad tha thought of bein’ murdered iz on your mind… Hearin’ tha 1st verse from you & it ain’t bad with how you’re comin’ through wit it… Hearin’ tha 2nd hook & now, a female singer iz singin’ in tha background; I’ono, you prolly coulda excluded her. She makes this sound more depressin’ & I’m not ‘bout dat depressin’ shit. As I continue, at least there’s Mac on tha 2nd verse, comin’ through wit his game of tha streetz; props fa reppin’ fa C…! Got Magic on tha 3rd verse, here, comin’ through calm, too; not really into tha laidback, calm-soundin’ flows. When I think of certain people bein’ on tha track, I expect energy & top-notch feelings; this, no… My Rating: 3.1
 
 
16. “Hustlin’” feat. Master P & Krazy
Producer: Ezell Swang
>>> Damn, anotha secretly-sung hook? Why? Beat cool fa tha south but again, it sounds too laidback for tha C that I’m used to… Hearin’ P on tha 1st verse, comin’ through wit some good energy ta express tha luv fa “Hustlin’”, here; let it be known! Keepin’ it goin’ with tha right energy added to tha album: Krazy; Krazy comin’ through wit dat Pac-like flow, voice & strong street content, here! Gotta give him props; take notice of tha energy & slight aggression in tha flow, C! Now, here you are on tha 3rd verse, C, comin’ through, of course, laidback; decent, with some sadness of tha “gunshot,” too… My Rating: 3.3
 
 
17. “That Calliope”
Producer: XL
>>> Finally, deserved energy!! Hearin’ tha hook & it’s a hot chant to represent “That Calliope”! Almost thought it was gonna be a bounce beat but tha energy’s just about tha same! Hearin’ you on tha 1st verse & you holdin’ it down wit this energy; don’t stop, C!! Keepin’ it movin’ with tha 2nd verse & it sounds funny/cool ta hear you rap a bounce flow; good shit, C! You know what it iz with this “Calliope” representation! You got tha 3rd verse on-n-poppin’, too; you don’t need tha lyrics, all tha tyme! You always need tha right energy, applied right! My Rating: 4.3
 
 
18. “Young Thugs” feat. Holloway of The GC, Popeye & Jabo
Producer: XL
>>> Sounds sad; what a way to throw away tha last song’s energy! Hearin’ tha hook & I’m not into tha singin’ in tha background, once again; rappin’ just a regular voice, too… Hearin’ tha 1st verse from you & I’m diggin’ tha aggressive perspective in your voice; at least that’s a plus. Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & this dude from tha hook aight; can’t seem ta have too much interest but they have good aggression, at tymes. Keepin’ this movin’ with tha 3rd verse, here & this dude sounds nice & southern with their voice; good rhymes & a good way to rap on this sad beat. My Rating: 2.9
 
 
19. Otis Commercial
>>> A random call, dedicated ta puttin’ “Otis” in tha bitch, “biiiiitch,” lol? My Rating: N/A
 
 
20. Interlude
>>> Of course, this album couldn’t go an interlude without singin’! It’s catchy with tha “look in my eyes” shit but just sounds too depressin’, beat-wise. I mean, it sounds like tha singer, from your perspective, wants to really fuck. However, it just doesn’t seem glorious when tha production sounds sad… My Rating: N/A
 
 
21. “They Want My Money” feat. Mac & Mia X
Producer: XL
>>> Beat sounds like a nice, southern, bounce-soundin’ beat (without tha “Triggaman” sounds); not bad & tha singin’ on tha hook ain’t too bad, neither… Um, Mac, that’s you singin’? Hearin’ you on tha 1st verse & it sounds like an okay/good verse from you; you focused fa dick-slangin’, basically… Keepin’ this thang movin’ wit Mia on tha 2nd verse, here, comin’ through with some good energy; not bad fa a contribution, overall… My Rating: 3.5
 
 
22. “Thug In Yo Life” feat. Krazy & Suga Bear
Producer: Suga Bear
>>> An okay beat with some catchy sounds, at tymes… Ahh! R&B singin’ on tha hook, here; too soft fa me ta enjoy! Hearin’ you on tha 1st verse & yeah, not really inta this soft-soundin’ C, C… At least there’s some life with Krazy on tha 2nd verse, here; at least his voice = any type of aggression! My Rating: 2.7
 
 
23. “Down For My Ns” feat. Snoop Dogg & Magic
Producer: Carlos Stephens & XL
Can’t believe I’m finally reviewin’ this one… I remember in 2000, when Hot 97 would always have this as an instrumental to talk on, all tha tyme…! Anyway, luv how this, one of tha hardest tracks of 2000, comes after a bunch of soft-soundin’ tracks! As far as tha review, tha hook & beat goes too hard with tha way it hypes up anybody! With you on tha 1st verse, you got tha focus & energy, here, thanx ta Big Los & XL helpin’ you out with tha energetic production! Hearin’ Magic on tha 2nd verse & he got tha energy on lock; too-too top-notch!! Keepin’ it movin’ wit Snoop on tha 3rd verse, here, feelin’ tha energy, too; glad y’all created such an anthem, here! Goes good with a DMX catalog! My Current Rating: 4.8
 
 
24. “Street Thug” feat. New-9 & Magic
Producer: XL
>>> Beat sounds aight, here; a lil’ dry but tha hi-hats seem to be takin’ over more… Quiet-soundin’ 1st verse with how you comin’ through on tha 1st verse? Decent, basically… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse from New-9 of tha Prime Suspects & it’s soundin’ like a betta verse; feelin’ his gangsta-soundin’ shit, here… Keepin’ it movin’ wit Magic on tha 3rd verse, here, comin’ through wit aggression & energy ta represent tha streetz, here; gotta fucks wit it! My Rating: 4.1
 
 
Overall: I seemed more disappointed in this album; expected more energy & less slower/singin’ vibes…
 
 
Rankings:
 
20. “They Don’t Really Know” feat. Master P & Erica Fox 2.5
19. “Thug In Yo Life” feat. Krazy & Suga Bear 2.7
18. “Young Thugs” feat. Holloway of The GC, Popeye & Jabo 2.9
17. “Where Do We Go” feat. Mac, Silkk The Shocker & Nuance 3.0
16. “Damned If They Murder Me” feat. Mac & Magic 3.1
15. “Hustlin’” feat. Master P & Krazy 3.3
14. “They Want My Money” feat. Mac & Mia X 3.5
13. “NL Niggaz” feat. Afficial 3.6
12. “Too Much Noise” feat. D.I.G. & Master P 3.7
11. “Concrete Jungle” feat. Snoop Dogg, Eastsidaz & KokeKane 3.7
10. “Want Beef” feat. Fat Joe 3.8
09. “Forever TRU” 3.8
08. “Ride” feat. Samm & D.I.G. 3.9
07. “How A Thug Like It” feat. Da Brat 3.9
06. “On Da Block” feat. Young Guns 4.0
05. “Staring At The Walls” 4.0
04. “Street Thug” feat. New-9 & Magic 4.1
03. “That Calliope” 4.3
02. “What You ‘Bout” feat. Mystikal 4.3
01. “Down For My Ns” feat. Snoop Dogg & Magic 4.8
 
 
Average Rating Review:
 
Total Score:                      72.9
Total Songs:                      / 20
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Average Review Rating:   3.6

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