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Saturday, June 5, 2021

Review #1,987: Decky Boy "Better Off Dead"

Reviewed on 6.05.2021 (Review #1,987)
 
 
Non-stop grindin’ till I hit my 2,000th review! I have 13 more ta go! Up next, my 1,987th review: Decky Boy Better Off Dead, released in 2000 on Keep Movin’ Records! Fa those that don’t know, Decky Boy passed away on October 29, 2011, tha same day we lost Cookie, tha dog that barks in my tag. I had made a tribute video back then but since this January, my FrankieThaLuckyDog YouTube got deleted. I’m in tha process of gettin’ my throwback videoz back on my new YouTube, LuckyDogz Entertainment. Hopefully, sometyme later this year, when I’m done doin’ my music shit & am more focused, I can try & get all my throwback shit back online. Also, despite my throwback videoz not currently online, I still have tha news stories’ text on my blog. I see that tha Discogs profile for Decky shows pieces of my tribute video’s text on there. I noticed when I seen tha semi-colon that it had ta be taken from me & it was! Interestin’ but fa now, lemme get into this review! Start Tyme: 11:07 AM | End Tyme: 12:21 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!
 
© 2021 Review (Review #1,987) reviewed on 6.05.2021 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.
 
Link To Release: N/A
 
 
01. Intro
Producer: Ezell Swang
>>> Sounds like a creepy, intense beat & screwed-soundin’ intro from tha swamp…! My Rating: N/A
 
 
02. “Murder Me Now”
Producer: Ezell Swang
Though not murdered, it’s crazy what Decky was visionin’, at tha tyme… >>> Luv how this went str8 into tha 1st verse, comin’ from tha intro; gotta luv tha production! Luv tha eerie, dark-soundin’ street content, here! From tha 504 to tha 225! Props fa tha consistent, gritty way of rappin’! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it’s just as focused as tha 1st verse was; gotta luv this energy!! Even mo shit comin’ outta tha 3rd verse, here; gotta feel it to tha max…!! Like, undeniable energy & way of rappin’ fast & efficient!! My Rating: 4.8
 
 
03. “Life I Live” feat. Mr. West
Producer: Ezell Swang
>>> Also, as of last year, R.I.P. to Mr. West (Ed West); sad that he had to pass on… Hearin’ tha hook from him & it sounds good, despite it bein’ a slow, depressed track this early in tha release… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & your rhymes are definitely official, tho; can’t deny tha consistent, fast rappin’! At least tha way you rap doesn’t show signs of feelin’ depressed; tha rhymes uplift you…! Keepin’ this goin’ with tha 2nd verse & tha rapid-paced rhymes are still tha shit, here; gotta dig ‘em…! Gotta feel how you comin’ through on tha 3rd verse, “Shmokin’ buku weed”; huh bruh! A slower flow but tha gritty tales of tha 504 still shines on with you, here! My Rating: 3.8
 
 
04. “Dope House” feat. Ro
Producer: Ezell Swang
>>> Sounds like a dope beat fa tha undaground, here; gotta luv Louisiana, of course! Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s soundin’ catchy; a day in tha life of gettin’ it out tha mud…! Luv how tha hook came outta nowhere & tha delivery/flow’s consistent & catchy fa this undaground! Definitely a thumbs up from ya boy…! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & yeah, this shit’s pretty catchy; I feel like it’s a Juvenile in tha flesh…! Keepin’ this movin’ with tha 3rd verse & that Ro dude soundin’ nice on tha mic fa you, here; gotta dig it! Dude so focused witchu on this track, err-body gotta luv it! My Rating: 4.5
 
 
05. “Time Is Money”
Producer: Ezell Swang
>>> Good beat & it sounds like you’re havin’ fun with tha 1st verse, here; great job…! Hearin’ tha hook & it’s like a Daft Punk/computerized voice? Weird but cool; also, gotta feel your middle finger to “tha laws,” as well. Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it’s soundin’ nice ta hear, even with tha computerized voice followin’ you… Keepin’ this movin’ with tha 3rd verse & I can dig what’s goin’ on, here; gotta keep grindin’ & stayin’ focused! My Rating: 4.3
 
 
06. “Call Me Playa” feat. 2XL & Mr. West
Producer: Ezell Swang
>>> Sounds like a good beat & you come through nicely on tha 1st verse; good shit with how you continue ta bring it…! Hearin’ tha hook & you gotta luv how Mr. West came through fa you, here; tha focus iz official! Keepin’ this shit movin’ with tha 2nd verse & it’s pretty nice; keep on “shmokin’ on trees by tha pound”! Mo shit goin’ on from tha 3rd verse, here; sounds good ta hear, as well. My Rating: 4.4
 
 
07. “Pimped Out”
Producer: Brent Dixon
>>> Beat a lil’ dry but has a lil’ bit of good to it; we’ll see how this goes… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & you sound nice & focused with your rhymes; luvin’ how it’s a fast flow & then, slower one… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it sounds good; where’s tha hook? Did tha verses not transition to it properly? I’ono but hearin’ tha 3rd verse & it sounds cool with tha fast rappin’; givin’ you props after props… My Rating: 3.9
 
 
08. “My Man”
Producer: Brent Dixon
>>> Sounds like an okay beat; almost sounds like it’s a lil’ less Louisiana & more for tha Northeast? I’ono but it sounds like a good/okay lil’ 1st verse, here; keep stayin’ focused! Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds good wit how you bringin’ heat to tha streetz; props fa warnin’ these peeps! This shit continues with tha 2nd verse, right nah, soundin’ like good rappin’ as if it was tha ‘90s; huh bruh…! Hearin’ tha rest of this & I’m proud of you fa stayin’ focused with this catchy shit fa tha hood…! My Rating: 4.0
 
 
09. “Tomorrow” feat. Mr. West
Producer: Ezell Swang
>>> Sounds like an okay beat & tha R&B hook from Ed West, here; nice lil’ way ta relax, I guess? Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it ain’t bad, so far; I’ono how uplifted I’ll be while hearin’ this vibe, tho… Keepin’ this thang movin’ with tha 2nd verse & it sounds great fa tha Gz that enjoy this type of shit; nice job, once again…! Keepin’ it goin’ with tha 3rd verse, here, soundin’ pretty gutta fa tha streetz, of course; props fa bein’ a dope-soundin’ 23/24-year-old, here! My Rating: 3.7
 
 
½tyme: Of course, this release iz definitely dope! True N’awlinz material, as you tell tha stories of tha streetz in a catchy, energetic, gutta, aggressive & important way! Keep it up! A 4.2 iz what I’m givin’ this release for tha average rating, so far…!
 
 
10. “B.O.D.”
Producer: Brent Dixon
>>> Beat ain’t too bad, here; sounds like Brent likes tha New York sound? Hearin’ tha 1st verse from what you got goin’ on & it’s okay with tha rhymes; consistent rhymes but just an okay song fa me, so far… Finally, I’m hearin’ tha hook & it sounds okay; sounds like you’re a lil’ depressed? Tha title stands as tha title track of this album, “Better Off Dead”, accordin’ to tha hook… Hearin’ tha rest of this shit & it sounds okay; you keepin’ tha consistency goin’ with tha rhymes, at least… Sounds like a lotta hook parts, toward tha end; I think it’s a lil’ too much? It’s not like it’s a bounce chant… My Rating: 3.3
 
 
11. “My Block” feat. 2XL & Big Rob
Producer: Ezell Swang
>>> Sounds like a dope lil’ 1st verse & beat, here; definitely nice with how you focused fa tha streetz, all tha tyme! Hearin’ tha hook & it’s definitely catchy with how y’all deliver tha content fa y’all “block”! Also, I remember this from randomly playin’ it on my then-radio show, “Tha Louisiana Pit”; good tymes! Continuin’ on with tha 2nd verse, here, comin’ through with a nice set of consistent rhymes & vibes, here; gotta dig that flow, too! Nothin’ but catchiness oozin’ outta it! Hearin’ tha 3rd verse & tha aggressive, fast-paced rhymes are too hot to be stopped!! Gotta dig this to tha max!! Also, a really quick outro! My Rating: 4.6
 
 
12. “Where My Mask At”
Producer: Ezell Swang
>>> Sounds like a dope lil’ beat & 1st verse, here; keep stayin’ focused! This what tha streetz of New Orleans & tha fans of today need!! Hearin’ tha hook & it’s definitely poppin’; gotta luv tha Louisiana/Graveyard Soldjas vibe! Keepin’ this shit goin’ with tha 2nd verse, here, soundin’ pretty dope; always gotta keep it kiggy-kiggy-catchy! Mo shit comin’ outta this track with tha 3rd verse, here, definitely soundin’ nice ta hear; good shit! Also, a nice lil’ outro, courtesy of wearin’ tha “mask”! My Rating: 4.4
 
 
13. “The Game Is Raw” feat. Big Rob
Producer: Dezo
>>> Beat’s cool/a lil’ on tha slower vibe ta rap on, here…; hearin’ tha 1st verse & it sounds good. I feel what you bringin’, here, except some of tha other beats sounded betta… Tha drug content toward tha near-end of tha 1st verse iz pretty “raw”; gotta put in dat work! Hearin’ tha hook & it ain’t too bad ta flow with this track, here; I respect it. Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it sounds like an okay lil’ verse; gotta keep it movin’… Keepin’ this shit goin’ with tha 3rd verse, here, soundin’ catchy, rapid & dope fa tha streetz; good goin’, Decky…! My Rating: 4.1
 
 
14. “Keep Movin’” feat. Ms. Tonya
Producer: Full Pack Productions
>>> Sounds like a nice lil’ beat fa tha N.O. streetz, here; good shit… Hearin’ tha 1st verse from you & it sounds good with your story-like rhymes; I digz it… Hearin’ tha hook from this Tonya girl…; sounds like motivation but it sounds a lil’ on tha depressin’ side fa me, with how she comes thru wit it… Anyway, keepin’ this thang movin’ with you on tha 2nd verse, here, comin’ through with good rhymes, once again; let it be known fa dem streetz…! Hearin’ mo shit come outta this with tha 3rd verse, here, soundin’ good; not much ta say, tho. Likin’ how tha violin had its quick, few seconds to shine, right as your 3rd verse ended; gotta let tha violin in! My Rating: 3.6
 
 
15. “Ride Or Die”
Producer: Dean Alexander
>>> Sounds like a good lil’ beat; feelin’ tha warped sounds in it! Hearin’ what you got goin’ on with tha 1st verse, here & you got some good shit comin’ outta this verse; good attitude, here… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds a lil’ catchy; are you “Shaggy,” lol? Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it sounds pretty nice with how you’re rappin’ on this warped-soundin’ beat…! Keepin’ it goin’ with tha 3rd verse, here & it’s cool; kinda seems like this track coulda had just two verses? Felt like it woulda been more length-efficient or somethin’… My Rating: 4.2
 
 
16. “Put It In The Sky”
Producer: Brent Dixon
>>> Sounds like an instantly-catchy beginning, based off of not wastin’ any tyme to rap… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & tha “green like clover” shit’s a lil’ bit of an ear-catcher; good shit with this verse… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds good with its warped, weed-like content; good shit! Keepin’ this shit movin’ with tha 2nd verse & it’s good; not much ta say, as you just continuously keep it movin’…! Hearin’ tha 3rd verse, right nah & it sounds good with how you continue with this weed-like anthem fa tha streetz; good goin’… Long final hooks & outro, here; I can see ‘cause you gotta “let that muthafucka burn!” My Rating: 4.1
 
 
17. “Feel Me”
Producer: Brent Dixon
>>> Sounds like a nice lil’ slower beat, here; feels like somethin’ interestin’ gon come outta tha rhymes, here? Let’s see what you come up with, Decky… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it sounds good fa tha streetz; props fa this Decky quest! Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds good, as you find a catchy way ta transition from verse to hook, here; good shit… It’s crazy: You ain’t get killed but you had a substance abuse problem or somethin’? Anyway, hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it sounds nice fa tha streetz, once again; you already know what it iz…! Keepin’ this shit goin’ with tha 3rd verse & you already know what da bidness iz, with these streetz; good shit… My Rating: 4.0
 
 
18. “Don’t Love Ya”
Producer: Brent Dixon
>>> Sounds a lil’ more like a West Coast-soundin’ production from Brent, this tyme; not bad, includin’ this semi-catchy voice from your hook, here… Keepin’ it goin’ with tha 1st verse, here, soundin’ consistent with tha rhymes; good shit! Keepin’ this shit goin’ with tha 2nd verse & it’s soundin’ good, of course; can’t deny your rhymes & catchy way of flowin’… Keepin’ this shit goin’ with tha 3rd verse, here, soundin’ like anotha good verse; props on this, once again…! Hearin’ tha outro & it sounds kinda long with how it just keeps repeatin’ tha same shit; still, it’s not bad, overall, since tha track wasn’t too long & kept it movin’. My Rating: 3.9
 
 
19. “A Beast”
Producer: Full Pack Productions
>>> Sounds like a good lil’ beat & how you comin’ through on this 1st verse, here; props, Decky…! Hearin’ tha hook & it cool; again, gotta respect how you come through with tha different flows with your voice. Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it sounds like a good lil’ verse; almost doesn’t sound like you, here, even tho there’s no features listed… Keepin’ this thang movin’ with tha 3rd verse, here, soundin’ like a good continuation, once again. I hear tha “1976,” here; props fa shoutin’ out your birthyear, day & all that. Also, a nice lil’ beat ta end this, as well; glad you continued ta stay focused, especially your producers! My Rating: 4.2
 
 
Overall: Great job with this, of course; Decky, you were destined for that undaground success! Can’t believe you’ve been gone almost a whole decade, now! I’m real glad you were able to express as much as you could with this album; your street content, consistency, flows, rhymes, tracks will definitely be remembered!
 
 
Rankings:
 
18. “B.O.D.” 3.3
17. “Keep Movin’” feat. Ms. Tonya 3.6
16. “Tomorrow” feat. Mr. West 3.7
15. “Life I Live” feat. Mr. West 3.8
14. “Pimped Out” 3.9
13. “Don’t Love Ya” 3.9
12. “Feel Me” 4.0
11. “My Man” 4.0
10. “Put It In The Sky” 4.1
09. “The Game Is Raw” feat. Big Rob 4.1
08. “A Beast” 4.2
07. “Ride Or Die” 4.2
06. “Time Is Money” 4.3
05. “Where My Mask At” 4.4
04. “Call Me Playa” feat. 2XL & Mr. West 4.4
03. “Dope House” feat. Ro 4.5
02. “My Block” feat. 2XL & Big Rob 4.6
01. “Murder Me Now” 4.8
 
 
Average Rating Review:
 
Total Score:                      73.8
Total Songs:                      / 18
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Average Review Rating:   4.1

Sunday, March 21, 2021

Commercial #903: #90sLouisianaRapChallenge, Day 80



FTLD'z Commercial Series #16:
#90sLouisianaRapChallenge:
Day 80: March 21, 2021

Frankie's 16th commercial series; he's showin' luv to damn-near ev'ry release from Louisiana, durin' tha '90s! While most appearances will be from tha undaground, a few mainstream ones may appear, at times.

This series will go on from January 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021; 181 battles!

Releases:
Fire On The Bayou Respect My Mind (1999)
vs.
Da Rangaz All Night Flightaz (1998)

Music Playing:
Neferius Mike feat. D-Funk "Down South" (1999)
Da Rangaz feat. 2XL "Can't Keep It Real" (1998)

#LouisianaRap #BatonRougeRap #NewOrleansRap #225Rap #504Rap #LARap

Friday, February 24, 2017

Review #1,660: Da Rangaz "All Night Flightaz"

Reviewed on 2.24.2017 (Review #1,660)


Time ta continue my marathon with Da Rangaz All Night Flightaz, released in 1998 on Last Chance Records! Start Time: 1:35 AM | End Time: 2:49 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 and hoes (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2017 CD Review (Review #1,660) reviewed on 2.24.2017 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A


01. WLCR feat. Wild Wayne
T-Bone beat… >>> Sounds good; diggin’ tha dark beat, here, wit Wayne on tha intro! My Rating: N/A


02. “All Night Flightaz”
T-Bone beat… >>> Sounds like a dope, New Orleans/Cash Money-type anthem, here, wit tha hook/beat! Definitely nice!! Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it sounds nice ta hear, as it’s jammin’… Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2nd verse, here, strictly fulla dat jammin’ quality!! And, tha 3rd verse sounds nice ta hear, here, too! My Rating: 4.5


03. Not At All (Skit)
DJ Chicken & T-Bone on this beat… >>> Sounds good, lol… My Rating: N/A


04. “Get Wild Wit It”
DJ Chicken & T-Bone beat… >>> Sounds like a dope track; diggin’ tha “wild” hook/beat! Beat’s a lil’ plain, at times, but it has a nice, upbeat vibe… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s pretty dope, here… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse, here, and it sounds a lil’ betta… Definitely diggin’ this flow, as this shit continues ta sound dope…! And, we have tha 3rd verse, here, comin’ through wit a bunch of representations from different areas/wards…! My Rating: 4.3


05. “Project Shit”
T-Bone did this one… >>> Sounds like a dope lil’ bounce anthem, here… Nothin’ really ta say; you know how dem bounce anthems go! My Rating: 4.0


06. “Game Tight” feat. Geto Mike
DJ Chicken did this one… >>> Sounds like a good beat, here… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it ain’t bad, so far… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it sounds nice, here; definitely feelin’ tha upbeat vibe! Tha rest of this sounds dope; gotta luv that hook! “Where da weed at?” My Rating: 4.3


07. WLCR feat. Wild Wayne
>>> Nice check-in; gotta “smoke these pounds!” My Rating: N/A


08. “Say Red” feat. Mik Ceaser
T-Bone beat… >>> Decent, here; I’ono about tha “Sexual Healing”-type beat, tho… A bounce vibe wit tha 1st verse, here, soundin’ nice… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse from this female (Mik Ceaser) and it’s a nice lil’ feature… And, tha 3rd verse’s pretty nice, as well… My Rating: 3.9


09. “Everyday Of My Life (T-Mix)”
T-Bone did this one… >>> Sounds like a dry beat and an okay 1st verse, here… Hearin’ tha hook and it ain’t bad with tha crowd… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and this flow sounds catchier, here… Hearin’ tha 3rd verse and y’all sound nice wit tha alternatin’ flows… My Rating: 4.0


10. “Get On Down” feat. Arthur Nik, Big Vin & Geto Mike
T-Bone beat. >>> Sounds like a decent hook and beat, here… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s pretty nice… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse, here, and it’s pretty nice, as well… And, tha dope shit continues with tha 3rd verse, here… My Rating: 4.1


11. Buncha Bitches (Skit)
>>> A good lil’ skit in between tha tracks, here… My Rating: N/A


12. WLCR feat. Wild Wayne
>>> Two skits in tha row! Sounds good wit Wild Wayne, here… My Rating: N/A


½time: A 4.2-rated CD, so far; definitely nice, here…


13. “Can’t Keep It Real” feat. 2XL
T-Bone beat… >>> A true track with a slower beat, here…; nice job wit tha hook… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s pretty nice, here, layin’ shit down… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it’s decent, here, as we keep it movin’… Hearin’ tha 3rd verse and it’s nice, here; can’t complain… My Rating: 3.8


14. “4 My Niggaz” feat. Geto Mike
T-Bone track… >>> A decent beat, here… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s not bad, here… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s pretty dope… Crazy about not workin’ a “9 – 5,” here… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it’s pretty nice, as well… And, we got tha 3rd verse, here, soundin’ pretty nice… My Rating: 3.9


15. “My Life’s A Journey” feat. Dex & James Con
DJ Chicken beat… >>> Sounds nice wit this beat, here… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s nice… We got tha 2nd verse, here, and it sounds pretty nice, as well… And, we keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 3rd verse, here, soundin’ nice; what else to say? And, a 4th verse, here, soundin’ a lil’ preachy… My Rating: 3.7


16. Pearly Gates
>>> Nice lil’ message… My Rating: N/A


17. “5 Mins”
T-Bone beat… >>> I’m diggin’ tha eerie vibe, here… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it sounds like a good story, here… I luv how it’s called “5 Mins”, but secretly has my manager’s birthday on tha length! Not really “5 Mins”? Hearin’ tha hook wit tha “5 Mins” part and it’s pretty nice… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and yeah, I agree: “Wish I can start thangz over;” I feel like that, as far as my focus. I hate bein’ almost 29 and still tryna do this marathon that I started when I was 20!! No way in hell this shit take eight years ta do!! But, we’re on tha 3rd verse, here, and it’s pretty nice… Damn, this ended fast! My Rating: 4.3


18. Weed Head Like Me
Dope title—oh, it’s just a skit? DJ Chicken & T-Bone beat… >>> Yeah, this sounds like a nice lil’ skit… Gotta luv how it’s a bounce voice and it’s just a skit! My Rating: N/A


19. “Irie” feat. Geto Mike & James Con
T-Bone beat… >>> Pretty consistent and a lil’ gutta, here, on tha 1st verse/beat? That hook’s pretty energetic! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it’s pretty nice; can tell y’all high! “Dat ganja!” And, we got tha 3rd verse, here, soundin’ pretty nice, as well… Gotta luv that hook! “Irieeeeeeeee!!” All about dem highs!! And, a 4th verse, here, soundin’ dope, too… My Rating: 4.5


20. WLCR feat. Wild Wayne
>>> Good shit, Mr. Wild Wayne! My Rating: N/A


21. “*69”
T-Bone beat… >>> Sounds like a dope bounce anthem, here! Nice hook! Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s pretty nice, here… Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2nd verse, here, describin’ more of these “*69” moments, here… Even crazier on tha 3rd verse, here, dealin’ with tha “hangin’ up!” Fuck “I’mma call you back;” HATE that!!! My Rating: 4.2


22. “Who’s Dat Playin’ On My Telephone”
T-Bone beat… >>> Diggin’ tha dark lil’ intro/beat/hook, here… Hearin’ tha verse and it’s soundin’ nice wit this “phone” theme, once again… My Rating: 4.2


23. “Score It, Roll It”
T-Bone beat… >>> Decent bounce beat, here… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s not bad, here… Tha hook’s decent; can’t complain… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it’s soundin’ nice, here… Tha 3rd verse’s pretty nice, here, keepin’ it movin’… And, tha rest of this pretty nice, too… My Rating: 4.0


24. “Whoodi” feat. DT, Stone Da General & Trenity
DJ Chicken on tha beat… >>> Yeah, gotta luv tha term, “Whoodi!” Hearin’ tha 1st verse ova this decent beat and yeah, “Fuck” err-body! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2nd verse, here, soundin’ decent, as well… And, we got tha 3rd verse, here, soundin’ nice, as well… My Rating: 4.1


Overall: I thought this was a nice CD, for tha most part… Each joint was nice and not disappointin’; good shit!


Rankings:

16.       “My Life’s A Journey” feat. Dex & James Con 3.7
15.       “Can’t Keep It Real” feat. 2XL 3.8
14.       “Say Red” feat. Mik Ceaser 3.9
13.       “4 My Niggaz” feat. Geto Mike 3.9
12.       “Everyday Of My Life (T-Mix)” 4.0
11.        “Score It, Roll It” 4.0
10.       “Project Shit” 4.0
09.       “Whoodi” feat. DT, Stone Da General & Trenity 4.1
08.       “Get On Down” feat. Arthur Nik, Big Vin & Geto Mike 4.1
07.       “Who’s Dat Playin’ On My Telephone” 4.2
06.       “*69” 4.2
05.       “5 Mins” 4.3
04.       “Game Tight” feat. Geto Mike 4.3
03.   “Get Wild Wit It” 4.3
02.   “Irie” feat. Geto Mike & James Con 4.5
01.   “All Night Flightaz” 4.5


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      65.8
Total Songs:                      / 16
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Average CD Rating: 4.1

Saturday, December 19, 2015

R.I.P. Video #43: Mr. Ivan



Broadcasting from tha abandoned Belchertown State School for tha Feeble Minded in Belchertown, MA, it's ya boy, FrankieThaLuckyDog here, with a special edition of one of my tribute videos... Today marks eight years since tha sudden death of New Orleans, LA rapper, Mr. Ivan, and now, we're goin' to present you with a lil' tribute:

Today, December 19, 2015, marks eight years since New Orleans, LA native, Ivan Alonzo Newton, known in tha music world as Mr. Ivan, passed away from AIDS complications at only 34 years-old. Known for always wearing a hockey mask, Newton was one of tha early-signed Cash Money Records artists throughout tha '90s. Newton released his debut album, 187 In A Hockey Mask, back in 1994 on Cash Money Records and was featured on various discs by PxMxWx, U.N.L.V., B.G., Kilo G, Lil' Slim, Ms. Tee, Redbonez, CoaCoa, Don B & Lyrical. After bein' connected with fellow N'awlins'er, Don B, Newton would go on to sign with Don B's Bang'n Records, where he released his 2nd album, Resurrection, in 1999, also on Don B Productions. Newton would then move on to form his own label, Mask Entertainment, and released his 3rd and final album, Chapter II, Page I, in 2004 on tha label. If Newton was still alive on his birthday, September 7, he would've turned 42, earlier this year.


Music of Mr. Ivan:

187 In A Hockey Mask
(1994)
01. Intro
02. "Ruger 9"
03. "Snitchin'-Ass Niggaz"
04. "All Crossed Up" feat. Lil' Slim & Mannie Fresh
05. "Devil N Me" feat. Mannie Fresh
06. "Up It Daddy" feat. Kilo G & Tec-9
07. "How U Kill" feat. Kilo G
08. "187 In A Hockey Mask"
09. "Doing Bad" feat. Big Heavy
10. "I Live, U Die" feat. Big Heavy
11. "Look At Yourself" feat. Mannie Fresh
12. "Fakin'-Ass Hustlers"
13. Sugar Slim (Outro)


Resurrection (1999)
01. Intro
02. "Bang, Bang" feat. Blake B, Evil Eyez, Lyrical, Red Eye & Top
03. "Pass Da Ruger" feat. Don B & Laddie
04. "9th Ward"
05. "Jealous" feat. Top
06. "Somebody Gon Die Tonight" feat. Don B, Mickdonovan & Sugah
07. "Why We Gotta Die" feat. Don B, Joseph Keller & Ron B
08. "Resurrection"
09. Do U Know (Interlude)
10. "Do U Know" feat. CoaCoa
11. "Youngstas" feat. Che
12. "No! More Chances" feat. Lyrical & Top
13. "Hit Da Weed" feat. Don B, Graveyard Soldjas & Top
14. "Retaliation"
15. "Back In My Life" feat. Don B & Swamp Click
16. "I'm Da Shit"
17. "Who U Fuckin' Wit"
18. "Touch Me, Tease Me" feat. CoaCoa, Don B & Skandalust
19. "Pass Da Ruger (Remix)" feat. Don B & Laddie
20. Next Bang'n CD Release (Sampler)


Chapter II, Page I (2004)
01. Intro
02. "Come On"
03. "Grindin'"
04. "Put That Thang On Me"
05. "Stop My Shine"
06. "Trouble"
07. "Jazzy Chic (Remix)"
08. "I Can't Explain"
09. Commercial
10. "When U See Me"
11. "Beef"
12. "Awh Yeah"
13. "Respect Da Mask"
14. "My Cry"
15. "Jazzy Bitch"
16. "My Best Friend"
17. "Ain't Gon Change"
18. "Get You Buck On"
19. Outro (Ending Chapter)


Featured On:

1994:
"Do Or Die Nigga!!" (PxMxWx feat. Lil' Slim & Mr. Ivan)
"Local 580 High Ass Tha Fuck" (PxMxWx feat. Tec-9, Gangsta Dee, Kilo G, Lil' Slim, Mr. Ivan & Yella)
"Local 580" (U.N.L.V. feat. Gangsta Dee, Lil' Slim, Mr. Ivan, Pimp Daddy & PxMxWx)
"Got A Lot Of Love!!" (U.N.L.V. feat. Lady KK, Lil' Slim, Mr. Ivan, Pimp Daddy & PxMxWx)

1995:
"Down For My Stacks" (B.G. feat. Mr. Ivan & E Vicious)
"Bloody City" (Kilo G feat. Mr. Ivan & Skull Duggrey)
"Time To Murder" (Lil' Slim feat. Kilo G & Mr. Ivan)
"Pistol-Packing Bitch" (Ms. Tee feat. Kilo G & Mr. Ivan)

1996:
"Watch Ya Back" (Redbonez feat. Mr. Ivan)

1997:
"Prelude" (CoaCoa feat. Mr. Ivan)
"Come Into My Door" (CoaCoa feat. Mr. Ivan)
"Runnin'" (2XL feat. Big Merk & Mr. Ivan)
"King Heroin" (PxMxWx feat. Devi D & Mr. Ivan)

1998:
"Mac Melph Calio" (U.N.L.V. feat. Mr. Ivan)
"Local 580 Fuck Tha Police" (U.N.L.V. feat. BGz, Black, Jack-O, Lil' Slim, Mr. Ivan & Ms. Tee)

2001:
"Survive" (Lyrical feat. Mr. Ivan)


Other Songs:
"Katrina"
"Let's Stick Together"
"Mr. Ivan Is Back"
"Nameless"
"Pour Me Some Patron"
"Throw Ya Knuckles Up"
"Thugs Pray"


R.I.P. "Mr. Ivan" Alonzo Newton
9.07.1973 - 12.19.2007

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Review #982: Don B "Compilation"

Reviewed on 6.08.2011 (Review #982)




Keepin’ it goin’ wit my 5th review for today: Don B “Compilation”; lookin’ forward ta hearin’ this “Compilation” album!! Start Time: 9:28 PM | End Time: 9:58 PM



Quick Note: 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.

© 2011 CD Review (Review #982) reviewed on 6.08.2011 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A


01. Don B Feat. Top “Intro”
Let’s see what we got goin’ on, here! >>> Tha beat sounds like I’m expectin’ somethin’ excitin’, tight, and gangsta! LOL, some rappin’ goin’ on, here, too! Feelin’ tha rhymes; a lil’ bit of a Max Minelli flow dat sounds tight wit tha rhymes! Ooh, tha both of y’all are rappin’; definite plus!! My Rating: 4.3


02. Trigga “A Lil’ Freestyle”
I wonder who dis iz… >>> Sounds like it could be a voice effect in tha beginning? I guess it iz, lol. Hearin’ Trigga and he sounds good; really freestyin’!! This iz a pretty-good “freestyle;” nice job wit this good beat in tha background… My Rating: 4.2


03. Don B Feat. Top, Che & CoaCoa “Get This Party Started”
Looks like some serious shit… >>> LOL, a yummy-soundin’ female in tha beginning, lol! Tha beat’s nice and fast and sounds good wit tha rappin’; nice jam… Tha hook sounds good wit tha female; nice, sexy singin’! Tha 2nd verse sounds like a Mystikal pace wit tha rhymes; definitely a nice verse wit tha rhymes!! Ooh, Mystikal attitude, too!! Tha 3rd verse iz good, too; I guess it’s tha BPM in tha beat dat helps tha fast rappin’ develop! LOL, thought there would be room for a 4th verse but it’s good ta continuously hear tha hook! My Rating: 4.5


04. Mr. Ivan “N.O. Story”
Ooh, Ivan’s here; let’s hear what he gon spit on this “Compilation”!! >>> Sounds good; rhymes are definitely A+ wit tha content!! Tha flow also sounds like it’s on a good-soundin’ tip; prolly would’ve expected a betta-soundin’ beat but as long as there’s somethin’ behind Ivan, tha rest iz history! Such a real-great “story” about some real-ass shit goin’ on in tha “N.O.;” thumbs up fa deliverin’ this ta us listeners!! My Rating: 4.7


05. Top “Big Mouth”
LOL, he by himself; let’s see how he gon do it… >>> Didn’t expect tha long intro; kinda long but at least there’s somethin’ different goin’ on… I’m hearin’ tha song, now, and tha beat’s tight and so iz tha rappin’! Tha content’s soundin’ good, too; ooh, “comin’ out tha telly wit tha Graveyard Soldjas…;” glad you mentioned one of my favorite groups!! Tha hook sounds catchy; I dunno about those “big mouth” people out there, ya dig? Tha 2nd verse iz continuin’ this hot shit wit a lil’ bit of gangsta lyrics; thumbs up fa dis! My Rating: 4.3


06. G-Quikk Feat. Mickdonovan “Smokin’ ‘Em Like A Good Joint”
I really like dis title and these artists look like they gon do tha damn thang!! >>> Sounds good wit tha beat; lookin’ forward ta hearin’!! Really likin’ this beginning wit tha hook and tha title; gotta luv tha inhalin’ sounds!! Ooh, nice 1st verse wit tha delivery and tight-ass rhymes!! Tha title really says it all when it comes ta other rappers, ya heard me?!? Tha 2nd verse iz gutta, too; nothin’ but dat shit dat you gotta luv!! Ooh, some mo shit comin’ through in tha 2nd verse from someone else (one of tha two of y’all); definitely a tight collaboration, here!! Couldn’t’ve asked for a betta description of tha 504 hood!! Tha outro sounds good, too; all about bein’ alert! My Rating: 4.8


07. Partners-N-Crime/Prime Time “Badd Mutherfuckers”
LOL @ tha spellin’ of tha “muthafuckaz” and tha artist name says, “P-N-C/Primetime;” I originally put Partners-N-Crime but I’ll put tha double name. >>> This sounds good fa PNC; nice beat, good rhymes, and you already know, some shit ta stir up controversy in tha undaground Rap world, lol! My Rating: 4.4


08. Lil’ Slim “Hard Hitta”
Lookin’ forward ta hearin’ Lil’ Slim! >>> Thumbs up fa tha intro; gotta tell ‘em like it iz! Good rhymes; it’s all about how ta come up in a true way! Long or not, Lil’ Slim’s always got shit on lock!! My Rating: 4.2


09. Poppi “Dead Soldjas”
Wonder who dis iz… >>> LOL @ tha sad, fade-in beat intro… This iz a sad-soundin’ song but for some reason, I’m likin’ how tha beat sounds… Tha hook sounds good fa a lady bein’ added to tha vocals; nice combo. Ooh, tha lady breaks down inta extra singin’ toward tha near-end, too; get ‘em, gurl! My Rating: 3.9


½time: Good compilation, here; can’t deny a 4.4, ya heard me?!!!


10. Swamp Click “All In”
You know I’m up for cliques!! >>> Nice intro goin’ on, here… Ooh, tha rappin’ didn’t hesitate and started wit a kick-ass sound, already!! Thumbs up fa dis group doin’ tha damn thang; nothin’ but fiya, shit fa tha streetz, and nothin’ but consistent-ass rhymes!!! My Rating: 4.6


11. Calico Feat. Pinnicle & Shaka “Regardless”
Iz this Calico Calicoe The Champ? Wonder what dis iz… >>> No, doesn’t sound like Calicoe, at first, but it’s soundin’ decent, currently, wit an okay beat… LOL, tha hook came outta nowhere and sounds just as good, only betta… Tha 2nd verse sounds much betta wit this voice and tha gangsta shit goin’ on; keep this descriptive shit comin’!! Ooh, hearin’ Calico rappin’, now, and it’s soundin’ good; guess this iz a different dude, afta all, lol? Nice collaboration, overall, guys! My Rating: 4.2


12. 2XL Feat. Big Merk & Mr. Ivan “Runnin’”
Lookin’ like a mega-collab wit a lil’ ova five minutes on tha length! >>> This iz definitely tha shit; gotta feel tha “runnin’” theme from tha “cops!!” Really luvin’ those gutta vocals near tha end of tha hook!! Glad they repeat a few times, too!! Tha 1st verse’s soundin’ real nice wit this paranoia-type rappin’ wit tha bravery and kick-assness when it comes ta deliverin’ shit about tha hook and this attitude!! Ooh, here’s tha 2nd verse, soundin’ like a New Orleans version of Sam I Am, mixed wit a lil’ bit of Mystikal!!! Nothin’ gets betta than somethin’ like dis!!! Damn, even some rapid-fire rappin’?!? It’s all ova; this iz easily a perfect-rated song!!! I don’t even have ta hear tha rest!!! Tha 3rd verse iz A+, too; sounds like a good, Tupac-soundin’ voice wit some gutta-ass shit fa tha streetz!!! LOL, I thought there would be a 4th verse but it’s a nice ending wit some gangsta-ass shit!! Feelin’ tha gunshots!! My Rating: 5.0


13. Drama Squad “Bring The Drama”
Yes, some Drama Squad in dis bitch!! >>> I’m likin’ tha rain-soundin’ background wit tha creepy voice… Yea, this iz on ‘n’ poppin’; glad y’all bringin’ “tha drama,” bruh, lol! Rhymes are soundin’ good, too; had ta follow-up a great intro, ya dig? All y’all doin’ a nice job, here, comin’ through wit quality-soundin’ rhymes, ya feel me? My Rating: 4.5


14. Dyseptive “Who You Gonna Blame”
I like how this artist name looks; this should be some good shit! >>> Ooh, G-Funk sound outta nowhere, lol, as well as tha hook! Rhymes are soundin’ good, too; glad this dude showin’ luv ta tha 504 Rap scene, too! LOL, long-ass song dat serves its purpose!! My Rating: 4.3


15. All Natural “Come Back My Way”
Let’s see what’s good wit dis one! >>> LOL, fade-in beat intro, again, dat sounds like R&B music? Why iz this R&B shit doin’ here? No less, it’s almost five minutes long! Not really my interest, unfortunately. My Rating: 2.5


16. CoaCoa “Over Lovin’ You”
This dude’s back… >>> Damn, now it sounds like a mix of Lite FM! I dunno if I like this betta than tha previous song… I guess tha Lite FM/Kenny G-soundin’ background music, mixed wit some Urban beats, iz trickin’ me inta likin’ it. However, tha shorter length iz betta than tha previous song’s long length! My Rating: 2.6


17. Me-4-U “7-Thousand Miles”
Hope it’s not anotha R&B song… >>> Yea, this iz worse and tha longest outta ‘em; not much goin’ on here, either… My Rating: 2.2


18. Top “Top Of Top”
LOL, a lil’ sampler; smh, now, it’s a short length? >>> Sounds good fa tha undaground, here! My Rating: 4.3


Overall: Even though it was a lil’ shaky toward tha end, most of this shit was nice; good job wit this “Compilation” disc, B!


Rankings:

18. Me-4-U “7-Thousand Miles” 2.2
17. All Natural “Come Back My Way” 2.5
16. CoaCoa “Over Lovin’ You” 2.6
15. Poppi “Dead Soldjas” 3.9
14. Trigga “A Lil’ Freestyle” 4.2
13. Lil’ Slim “Hard Hitta” 4.2
12. Calico Feat. Pinnicle & Shaka “Regardless” 4.2
11. Top “Top Of Top” 4.3
10. Don B Feat. Top “Intro” 4.3
09. Top “Big Mouth” 4.3
08. Dyseptive “Who You Gonna Blame” 4.3
07. Partners-N-Crime/Prime Time “Badd Mutherfuckers” 4.4
06. Drama Squad “Bring The Drama” 4.5
05. Don B Feat. Top, Che & CoaCoa “Get This Party Started” 4.5
04. Swamp Click “All In” 4.6
03. Mr. Ivan “N.O. Story” 4.7
02. G-Quikk Feat. Mickdonovan “Smokin’ ‘Em Like A Good Joint” 4.8
01. 2XL Feat. Big Merk & Mr. Ivan “Runnin’” 5.0


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 73.5
Total Songs: / 18
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Average CD Rating: 4.1

Review #978: C-Loc Presents Concentration Camp "Camp I: Concentration Camp"

Reviewed on 6.08.2011 (Review #978)




Got my 1st review for today: C-Loc Presents Concentration Camp “Camp I: Concentration Camp”, lol! Start Time: 9:19 AM | End Time: 9:53 AM



Quick Note: 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.

© 2011 CD Review (Review #978) reviewed on 6.08.2011 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A


01. “Fair Exchange Ain’t No Robbery”
Looks like a really tight title!! >>> Good shit, here, especially tha shit about tha “white folks.” I remember I told you dat a random “white folk” tried ta sign wit you or some shit and it was a complete fairytale; glad you clear shit up, Loc! Good rhymes; definite A+ shit you spittin’, here, ova dis gutta-ass beat!!! Just you on this joint, doin’ tha damn thang; really likin’ all tha panic sounds, lol! This iz definitely some crazy shit, includin’ tha real-great title!! My Rating: 4.9


02. “Doing What It Takes” Feat. 2XL
Ooh, a feature; let’s hear dis… >>> LOL, I like tha “New Orleans” (odd-soundin’ gurl); those vocals are kick-ass, especially when they say, “bag of weed!!” Early version of Auto-Tune dat actually was good!! Good rhymes and a good topic about tryna “get paid!” My Rating: 4.6


03. “A Fool” (Young Bleed)
Yes, a feature!! >>> Heard this music play somewhere; I guess this proves how classic it iz! LOL, this iz dat “Who Dat” joint? Didn’t realize it was called this; I knew Bleed was on this but thought he was a part of tha ’97 Camp, lol. Anyway, he sounds tight on tha mic; good shit he got goin’ on, here, wit his consistency! LOL, a Young Bleed-only version? That iz equivalent to a buffet, already, lol; I feel filled up!! LOL, some “how ya do dat there” shit in tha end; I know what dat iz! LOL, I’m gettin’ really confused; maybe this ain’t “Who Dat”, lol? This iz tha “How You Do That” Bleed joint. My Rating: 4.7


04. “Who Dat”
LOL, now, here we go… >>> Yup; got tha previous song confused, lol. Really feelin’ tha gutta, funky sounds in tha beat wit tha good hook and crazy-azz Loc! Nothin’ but more rhymes from you, Loc, as well as keepin’ this hot sound consistent to tha bone!! My Rating: 4.6


05. “Ward Tyme Stories” (G-Dog)
Anotha collab, yes!! >>> Sounds a lil’ cliché in tha beginning wit tha “once upon a time” but you already know dat this shit goes off!! G-Dog sounds good, “West Coast” style, when it comes ta showin’ luv to tha Boot! I like tha “___ Ward Villains” callouts; lol, this whole song’s G-Dog, lol? Holdin’ it down without Loc may seem hard but he did a nice job, here, comin’ through wit all tha rhymes ta offer within his perspective! My Rating: 4.3


06. “And I’m Knowing” (Queen)
Who’s this Queen? >>> Sounds good wit this laidback, ‘90s-soundin’ beat. LOL, she’s goin’ from singin’ to rappin’, which sounds good; glad we got anotha female! LOL, I had a feelin’ she was gonna hold this whole entire joint down, lol! My Rating: 4.0


07. “Life’s A Bitch” (Lee Tyme)
I wonder how good this’ll be, Loc or no Loc. >>> I’m really likin’ tha G-Funk beat dat goes up ‘n’ down in tha beginning; anticipatin’ me…!! Ooh, here’s Lee on tha mic, comin’ through wit his perspective “in this game of life;” thumbs up! I like how it’s just tha beat on tha hook; you already know dat I’m down fa dis beat!! LOL, no Loc, again; Concentration Camp-representations to tha fullest!! Great content between tha darkness theme and tha struggle!! My Rating: 4.5


08. Upcoming Releases
Lookin’ forward… >>> Even though they’ve been out, I’m really lookin’ forward ta reviewin’ ‘em, since they actually are “upcoming (Marathon) releases” fa me, ya dig? My Rating: N/A


½time: Really comin’ through wit tha heat, Loc; how many five-star-rated albums you got certified by me, now? This one looks like it’s on its way; 4.5 for tha CD rating, currently!!!!


09. “Mama Told Me”
LOL, finally returnin’ to you, Loc? >>> Sounds like a preacher lady in tha beginning, tellin’ it like iz! Anyway, here you are on tha 1st verse, comin’ through wit some tight-ass shit fa “Baton Rouge, Louisiana;” sooooo glad ta have you back on tha mic!! LOL, tha “fulla dat alcohol” part sounds familiar; I think I might’ve played this on my radio show where my rappin’ grandma came in? I remember her dancin’ but I don’t remember this title? Maybe it’s a recycled line, lol? Either way, nice job wit tha hook; you definitely got all shit on lock, here, ya feel me?! My Rating: 4.8


10. “Where You From” (Full Pack)
Let’s see how tha Full Pack gon hold it down! >>> Sounds like a simple representation on tha hook, ova a hot, G-Funk-soundin’ beat! Ooh, I’m likin’ how tha 1st verse emerged; “it’s about” instantly deliverin’ rhymes as well as what y’all “deliverin’!” Nice clique, here; tha 2nd verse iz tight wit tha descriptive, street rhymes! Tha 3rd dude on tha 3rd verse sounds tight wit tha consistentness; crazy-ass rhymes, here!! Really feelin’ as much as this dude can deliver, in a quality, quick, Q-word-type perspective, lol!! Tha 4th verse sounds aight wit tha dances; at least it’s an instant callout ta get up and do shit, lol! My Rating: 4.7


11. “Shreveport Blues” (Dolla)
Who’s this Dolla? Tha other Dolla would’ve been, like, nine or 10 years-old if this was tha one dat died 5.18.2009. >>> This sounds hot fa a “Shreveport” representation! Really feelin’ tha gangsta-related rhymes; really holdin’ it down fa C-Loc Records and all dat!! Ooh, there’s a gurl on tha hook, deliverin’ some nice-ass “Shreveport Blues”; funny how she’s mysterious!! Damn, this song’s almost six minutes long but Dolla’s holdin’ down tha whole thang!! No boring rhymes; all about what’s good wit him!! My Rating: 4.6


12. “Southern Roulette” (G-Dog)
Anotha G-Dog song? Let’s see what we got, here. >>> Sounds a lil’ slower but I can fuck wit it… A nice, slow vibe fa tha ’97 dat sounds like a good, slow, West Coast-soundin’ song; good rhymes, too, G-Dog. LOL, tha hook sounds tight wit this male singer, now, lol; guess this iz tha whole Louisiana Blues, lol? Kinda long, once again, but I thought Dolla held it down in a betta way. But, good shit… My Rating: 4.2


13. “Deadly Sins” Feat. D-Click
Looks familiar, fa some reason…; I’m really lookin’ forward ta hearin’ somethin’ like dis, though!! >>> Yea, this iz tha vibe I’m lookin’ for; nice and slow wit dat gangsta, gutta, G-Funk style (lol, tha G’s)! Nothin’ but real shit, here; tha rhymes are off tha hook and are no gimmick!! Ooh, it’s you on tha 2nd verse, Loc; glad it’s a feature, now! You definitely holdin’ it down to tha fullest, here!! Tha hook sounds serious; hope y’all ain’t dead!! I know Loc iz alive ‘cause I talked ta him not even a year ago; good collaboration, guys! My Rating: 4.6


14. “Bloody Murder” (Joker P & DJ Chill)
Looks like a crazy collaboration; new joint fa me? >>> This iz an unknown song fa me and sounds tight as hell!! These artists were brought up in that same “signin’” fairytale when it comes ta tryna get my attention. It’s like, does Joker P & DJ Chill know a random dude years under their age? Good-ass rhymes, especially this catchy hook wit tha way it’s delivered; “bloody murder, bloody murder!!!” Tha 2nd verse sounds like it’s on some tight-ass shit; good job, bruhs! Joker P & DJ Chill have always been on some consistent-ass shit and I hope they continue ta do so!! My Rating: 4.7


15. “Dare Devil” Feat. Lay-Lo
Ooh, time fa tha debut—I believe—of Lay-Lo (Max Minelli & J-Von)!! Tight title, too!! >>> Sounds like a hot beat fa Lay-Lo as well as J-Von doin’ tha damn thang on tha 1st verse!! I really like tha whole “cop” theme in tha 1st verse; buildin’ paranoid up!! “On a mission gettin’ blunted;” such tight-ass shit, here, especially “bumpin’ C-Loc!!” Damn, Lay-Lo doesn’t give up!!! Crazy shit dat just continues and continues and continues and continues and continues!!! Ooh, 2:43 sounds like a young, Max Minelli, lol!! LOL, didn’t realize how gangsta he was; this iz dat shit, here!! Really official when it comes ta dat tight shit fa tha real G’s!!! My Rating: 4.8


16. “Everyday Thang” (Leah Man & Fired)
Interestin’ lineup; how we gon end this? >>> Smooth start wit a gurl… Whoa, where’s this dude comin’ from on tha 1st verse?!?!? Crazy-ass shit!!! C-Loc, you really ‘bout showin’ luv ta buku people wit quality!!! Tha hook’s tight, too; gotta luv this drug/hood-related content!!! Tha 2nd verse sounds a lil’ more calm but tha attitude iz here and tha good rhymes are only progressin’!! Ooh, tha 2nd ½ of tha 2nd verse iz startin’ ta sound like a crazy Mystikal, at times!!! Tha 3rd verse iz also tight, too; damn, this shit doesn’t end!!! It’s so great wit tha rhymes; only tha real G’s and real Rap luvaz can handle dis!!!!! My Rating: 4.9


Overall: Of course, this shit was definitely off tha hook!! Anotha addition to tha C-Loc, five-star albums collection!!! Only you and Opelousas’s K-Chill have tha most five-star albums; y’all on a mission!!! Keep up tha great work; you know what it iz!! I gotta interview you for my radio show and show these people dat I actually got a connection wit you, Loc!


Rankings:

15. “And I’m Knowing” (Queen) 4.0
14. “Southern Roulette” (G-Dog) 4.2
13. “Ward Tyme Stories” (G-Dog) 4.3
12. “Life’s A Bitch” (Lee Tyme) 4.5
11. “Shreveport Blues” (Dolla) 4.6
10. “Deadly Sins” Feat. D-Click 4.6
09. “Who Dat” 4.6
08. “Doing What It Takes” Feat. 2XL 4.6
07. “Where You From” (Full Pack) 4.7
06. “Bloody Murder” (Joker P & DJ Chill) 4.7
05. “A Fool” (Young Bleed) 4.7
04. “Mama Told Me” 4.8
03. “Dare Devil” Feat. Lay-Lo 4.8
02. “Everyday Thang” (Leah Man & Fired) 4.9
01. “Fair Exchange Ain’t No Robbery” 4.9


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 68.9
Total Songs: / 15
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Average CD Rating: 4.6 (automatically a 5-star-rated CD)

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