Review #1,834: Black Souls Entertainment "Survival"

Reviewed on 10.18.2019 (Review #1,834)

Resumin’ my Louisiana Reviewz Marathon with this next release: Black Souls Entertainment Survival, released in 1999 on Black Souls Entertainment & was produced by Platinum Ghetto! Start Time: 2:00 PM | End Time: 3:00 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 #1,834) reviewed on 10.18.2019 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A

01. B.S.E. “Access Denied”

>>> I’m likin’ tha dial tone as a part of this upbeat beat! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s soundin’ good, fa this N.O. rap! Tha dude on tha 2^nd part sounds pretty good ta hear, as well… Hearin’ tha dude on tha 3^rd part and it sounds a lil’ deeper in his voice; not bad… I’m likin’ how tha dial tone changes to that old-soundin’ Internet connection, durin’ his part! Tha 4^th dude’s soundin’ consistent wit tha rhymes; good shit…! Tha 5^th part’s a chick, soundin’ nice, here; good shit, Black Souls Ent.! My Rating: 4.3

02. B.S.E. feat. Mystikal “Survival”
>>> Good intro from Mystikal, here… Tha beat sounds like a combination of NYC rap vs. tha Louisiana swag, here; let’s see what this got… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s a good lil’ NY-soundin’ vibe… I like how tha B.S.E. chick says, “I’m high,” lol; good parts from B.S.E., here… Also, at 1:22, a nice lil’ “beware” from Mystikal (just like his “Beware”)…! Tha 2^nd verse instantly came on, after a short hook (which was good for what it was); this sounds lyrically nice… Mystikal’s nice and hype, as always, on tha 3^rd verse; definitely nice…! My Rating: 4.3

03. Taffy “One Bad Bitch”
>>> Tha female from B.S.E., here, soundin’ good on tha 1^st verse, on this beat… She likes bein’ called “O.B.B.” ‘cause of tha title; good shit… Hearin’ tha hook and it sounds nice wit a dude doin’ tha background vocals/title part… Tha 2^nd verse sounds nice ta hear, as well; not bad, overall… My Rating: 3.8

04. Adam Smooth “Paradise & Torture”
>>> Anotha beat on a NY tip, here; not too sure how interested I’ll continue ta be… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and tha rappin’ and everything’s NY to me; let’s continue… Tha hook sounds random to blend in, here; not bad, just nothin’ to really say ‘bout it… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and tha decent/good rhymes continue, here… My Rating: 3.6

05. Taffy feat. Fiend “Soldier To Soul”
>>> Back to tha nice, Louisiana-soundin’ beats! Sounds like a catchy anthem, based off tha beginning… Hearin’ Fiend on tha 1^st verse and I’m feelin’ his jammin’, aggressive flow…! Got Taffy on tha 2^nd part of tha 1^st verse, here, comin’ through wit an okay set of rhymes. Luckily, tha beat saves her ‘cause if it woulda been that NY shit, this woulda not’ve been fa me… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s nice wit tha both of them on this; good shit! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and her fast rhymin’ does “sound like Twista,” even tho she denies it; good shit, tho! Hearin’ Fiend on tha 2^nd part of tha 2^nd verse and he’s got this grimy shit on lock; No Limit-soundin’ vibes, here…! A long, extended hook, here, “all about tha money;” good ta end it, I guess? My Rating: 4.4

06. Moon “Do You Like It Rough”
>>> Oh no, here comes tha NY-soundin’ beats; let’s see how tha rappin’ will go… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and tha rhymes are consistent/not bad; let’s see how this continues… Tha hook’s simple; I’ono if this sounds like a song fa tha ones that “like it rough,” tho… Tha 2^nd verse ain’t bad, here; kinda boring, overall… My Rating: 3.4

07. Moon & Chief “Can You Come”
>>> Betta-soundin’ beat, here; let’s see what gon come outta dis one… Sounds like a consistent-soundin’ 1^st verse, here; nice… Tha hook sounds okay; it’s simple, once again… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it for tha ladies, here; not bad… Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse and it ain’t bad, as well; a lil’ long fa a song, overall? My Rating: 3.0

08. Agony A.D. “Afterways”
>>> Beat’s okay; kinda dry… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s okay fa tha ‘90s, here… Tha hook sounds kinda quiet; not too interested… Tha rest of this iz ehh…; not too interested in this plain-soundin’ song, overall… My Rating: 2.8

½time: A 3.7-rated CD, so far; not really into tha NY-soundin’ shit and some of it sounds kinda dry. A few good features lightened this CD up; let’s see how it continues…

09. B.S.E. “Holla”
>>> Sounds like a nice lil’ N’awlinz-soundin’ beat; good lil’ hook… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and as soon as I heard y’all say, “Wodie,” I already regained interest; southern twang at its finest! Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here & it sounds nice; glad this beat’s givin’ y’all life on tha track! Sounds okay when Taffy comes in to rap; not too bad, overall… My Rating: 4.1

10. Adam Smooth “Eroticism”
>>> Beat ain’t too bad, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s ehh; not too sure, yet… Hearin’ tha hook and I’m diggin’ tha erotic female/vibes; good hook! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s okay; a lil’ boring/plain wit tha delivery, tho. Tha rest of this ain’t too bad; I really only like tha hook, tho… My Rating: 3.5

11. Taffy & Moon “The Come Up”
>>> An okay/cool beat, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from Taffy and it sounds okay… Tha rest of this mainly okay; don’t have to say too much, since nothin’ really sparks my interest… My Rating: 2.9

12. Mystikal “Handle Ya Biz”
>>> Now, this much betta!! Beat’s pretty laidback but tha 1^st verse’s aggressive as fuck! Tha hook’s pretty nice; glad he “don’t stop” and “can’t stop!” Tha 2^nd verse’s pretty dope, as well; keep it goin’, Mr. Kal, lol! My Rating: 4.4

13. 6x9 “Life”
>>> “Dedication, determination…;” sounds like a motivational intro? Smooth lil’ anticipatin’ beat, here… At :46, tha beat kicks in and sounds more like a mix between tha NY & NOLA vibes… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it sounds cool, on an undaground tip… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s simple/quick to bypass… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and yeah, gotta “shmoke a blunt!” Good job wit this one, here… My Rating: 4.0

14. 6x9, Taffy & Smooth “Thief In The Night”
>>> More on tha NY tip, again, but has a similar mix of tha previous joint’s elements… Tha 1^st verse ain’t too bad, here…; tha hook sounds a lil’ cool wit this title… Tha 2^nd verse don’t sound too bad, as this joint continues ta progress… Keepin’ it goin’ wit Taffy on tha 3^rd verse, soundin’ okay; mainly, there’s nothin’ really wrong wit this one… My Rating: 3.7

15. Tha Black Flag “Pressure”
>>> Okay rhymes, here… Oh, this only 1:13 on tha length; short & sweet, I guess? Beat cool ta rap on, too… My Rating: 4.1

16. Uptown Desparados “Gangsta Shhh!”
>>> A smooth lil’ beat ta end thangz off, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s more on a quiet tip, wit tha flow; ehh, let’s see how this continues… Tha hook just let’s tha title be known; more on tha slow, laidback “Gangsta Shhh!,” tho… Tha 2^nd verse ain’t too bad, here; let’s finish dis off… Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse and it’s aight, here… Finishin’ off wit a 1:16 beat outro, as well; not bad… My Rating: 3.3

Overall: Prolly tha 1^st review I’ve eva done where tha start time & end time both end in 00/lookin’-like-rounded numbers, lol… Either way, this was mainly an okay compilation from tha B.S.E. clique… Sounded its best when Fiend & Mystikal made appearances. Other than that, a lil’ too much NY-soundin’ vibes clashin’ wit tha N.O.; still betta than average, tho…

Rankings:

16. Agony A.D. “Afterways” 2.8

15. Taffy & Moon “The Come Up” 2.9

14. Moon & Chief “Can You Come” 3.0

13. Uptown Desparados “Gangsta Shhh!” 3.3

12. Moon “Do You Like It Rough” 3.4

11. Adam Smooth “Eroticism” 3.5

10. Adam Smooth “Paradise & Torture” 3.6

09. 6x9, Taffy & Smooth “Thief In The Night” 3.7

08. Taffy “One Bad Bitch” 3.8

07. 6x9 “Life” 4.0

06. B.S.E. “Holla” 4.1

05. Tha Black Flag “Pressure” 4.1

04. B.S.E. “Access Denied” 4.3

03. B.S.E. feat. Mystikal “Survival” 4.3

02. Taffy feat. Fiend “Soldier To Soul” 4.4

01. Mystikal “Handle Ya Biz” 4.4

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      59.6

Total Songs:                      / 16

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Average CD Rating:       3.7

Review #535: Partners-N-Crime Presents The Drama Squad "Chapter One"

Reviewed on 6.16.2010 (Review #535)




Keepin’ my motivation up, I gotta do my 9TH REVIEW for today, lol!! I neva did nine reviewz in a day before so I wanna make sure I do nine, lol!! This next review iz Partners-N-Crime Presents The Drama Squad “Chapter One” and there’s a REALLY special thing about this review… I don’t have an exact date/time on hand but in Fall 2008, I googled tha front cover of this CD and **DISCOVERED** tha Louisiana Rap blog, which currently disbanded!! This CD and tha front cover made me start this marathon so MEGA THUMBS UP!!! ROFL, at first, I was “OMG”in’ @ 142 CDs. Now, it jumped up ta 700+, LOL!!! I’m a $$$ BIG TIME GRINDER!!!!! $$$ Start Time: 11:58 PM | End Time: 1:01 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) so 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.

© 2010 CD Review (Review #535) reviewed on 6.16.2010 by FrankieThaLuckyDog. Other than tha main artist or affiliated people with tha main artist, this review iz to not be used in anyone else’s words!

Source (Where I Got Tha CD From): Google, louisianarap.blogspot.com and various blogs online


01. The Drama Squad “Close Shop (Intro)”
I like tha “intro” name; let’s see what it sounds like! >>> Pretty undaground, 90’s style here for tha beat! I like tha whisperin’ in tha background about tha “bitches” and this sounds good wit tha “makin’ paper” advice/perspective you have! Pretty gutta wit tha “suck my dick and eat my muthafuckin’ nuts” part! My Rating: N/A


02. P-N-C “Don’t Get Conftable (Ya Bitch You)”
Interestin’ title; lookin’ forward ta hearin’ tha attitude and err-thang!! I like tha different soundin’ Bounce sound (“din-din-din-din”) in tha beat! Tha hook sounds good… Pretty catchy for a start and now, let’s see what’s up wit tha 1st verse… Pretty catchy wit tha flow; not bad of a start… Iz this a diss song ta U.N.L.V. since PNC’s behind dis? Very interestin’… Tha 2nd verse’s keepin’ it goin’ here fa tha U.N.L.V. shit; keep it goin’… Tha 3rd verse sounds pretty raw and gangsta from tha “baby” part to tha “trigga” shit too! My Rating: 4.3


03. Black Menace “They Say It’s All Good”
Let’s see if this can continue tha shit goin’ on from tha last song… >>> Ooh, Mista Meana in tha beginning here, speakin’ on some shit… Tha beat sounds pretty street-styled here and tha 1st verse’s soundin’ good wit tha content! Tha hook’s really gutta wit tha future-prediction; gutta shit here!! Tha 2nd verse’s keepin’ tha hot lyrical shit comin’ along here!! Tha 3rd verse’s pretty good wit more of dat good street shit! My Rating: 4.4


04. Tre-8 “Pop ‘Em Up”
This should be REALLY GOOD ‘cause I fux wit Tre-8 to tha max!!! >>> Interestin’ lil’ intro… LOL, tha beat sounds like it’ll be Bounce wit tha way it sounds anticipatin’!! LOL, tha hook’s tight here; feelin’ dis!! Tha 1st verse’s REAL, REAL GOOD wit tha flow and tha GR8-ASS lyrical lyrics for tha streetz!!! Tha 2nd verse’s REALLY doin’ tha damn thang here too; VERY GOOD collaboration!!! Tha 3rd verse’s REAL GOOD also!!! Tre-8’s just REALLY helpin’ y’all out to tha fullest!!! Gutta-ass street shit!!! My Rating: 4.8


05. Agony A.D. Feat. Big Chief, Mr. Smooth & Taffy “Holla At Me”
LOL, 7:39 on tha length? What iz this? >>> Looks like it gon be a phone call in tha beginning… Good intro; feelin’ it. LOL @ tha voice @ :53 wit “holla at a nigga;” came outta nowhere! Tha beat’s nice and G-Funkish a lil’ bit and tha hook’s cool fa it only bein’ tha title. Tha 1st verse sounds good and focused to tha fullest!! I really like how y’all sound and come through on these tracks; DEFINITELY some GR8-ASS undaground shit!!! LOL, who iz dis female on tha 2nd verse? Pretty good lil’ check-in from her… Damn, her part wasn’t long as it switched back ta y’all. Y’all spittin’ some pretty good shit once again fa dis verse! LOL, she came back and talked some more thangz… LOL, what’s tha thang reversed @ 3:40? Why was it reversed? *Unreverses it* LOL, “Johnny Blaze?” Who dat? Anyway, tha gurl’s on tha 3rd verse here and she’s sayin’, “eat my clit,” lol? How random! Tha 5th verse’s pretty good wit tha way tha voice sounds ta deliver dis shit; “225!” I like tha last hook as there’s added shit in tha background (e.g., “roll tha weed”); good shit! My Rating: 4.3


06. Dejon! “Say, Say, Say”
How good iz dis joint? >>> Interestin’ intro again but tha “body-ah” shit in tha beginning sounds like a sample? Tha 1st verse’s good… Not bad of a joint here and tha hook sounds catchy wit tha singin’. Tha 2nd verse has not bad rhymes in it also… Pretty catchy for a lil’ song here… Tha 3rd verse has good lyrics fa tha topic of “a world of pleasure.” A lil’ bit of a quick bridge too? A lotta shit tryna squeeze in dis 5:00, lol! My Rating: 3.7


07. Dejon! Feat. P-N-C “If It Don’t Go Right”
Let’s see what dis iz about since it’s anotha Dejon! song… >>> Anotha short, good intro and this iz off to a straight start. Tha 1st verse sounds gr8 wit tha content; doin’ it up here wit tha “sneakin’ like a snake” shit! Tha hook’s cool wit tha way it sounds and tha perspectives that’s bein’ rapped here in tha rhymes! Tha two parts in tha 2nd verse sound good wit P-N-C bein’ on it; good collab! My Rating: 4.0


½time: Pretty good so far; I’m likin’ all y’all contributin’ to tha CD!! Tha average CD rating’s at 4.3; keep up tha gr8 work! It’s all about dis HOT-ASS undaground Louisiana Rap shit!!!


08. Slice Feat. Ghetto Twiinz “Exit Wrong”
Pretty good on tha title so let’s see how this collaboration works out! >>> Good intro; interestin’ when there’s a scene goin’ on! Tha beginning of tha song sounds good wit dis beat and Ghetto Twiinz really holdin’ down wit some gangsta shit in tha 1st verse! Tha hook even sounds catchy here wit tha both of y’all! Tha 2nd verse has a good voice ta hold it down! Nice job wit dis shit; catchy shit! Ghetto Twiinz’s on tha 3rd verse wit some mo gangsta shit fa err-body’s asses, lol! My Rating: 4.2


09. Dejon! “Freeze”
LOL, dis Dejon! dude, lol! >>> Kangol’s speakin’ in tha intro here; glad there’s anotha intro! Tha beat’s some good G-Funk shit… Tha hook sounds good; I like dis “freeze” shit! Tha 1st verse’s pretty good wit what you’re spittin’; interestin’ shit… Tha 2nd verse sounds like you’re wit a gurl here… Tha 3rd verse sounds good wit tha TLC “Creep” lil’ quote; good shit! My Rating: 3.9


10. E.R.C. Feat. Lil’ Cise & Tre-8 “I Don’t Give A Fuck”
Ooh, E.R.C. in dis bitch! This iz my attitude right chea so you know I gon feel dis! >>> “And Tre-8?” Shit, lemme put him in tha ID!! Tha beat’s cool here and tha hook says it all in a catchy way! Pretty strong wit how tha 1st verse’s delivered! Gotta luv tha attitude! Tha 2nd verse sounds good for tha “soldjas” here, ya dig! Tha 3rd verse’s tha best verse outta dis song; str8 consistent gangsta shit at all times!!! My Rating: 4.7


11. The Drama Squad “Dat Nigga Day!”
Must be a skit wit tha length; let’s see! >>> LOL, it’s a song and it’s pretty gutta for tha start!!! VERY GOOD lyrical content and tha beat’s good/upbeat! Shit, yea, it’s gettin’ acapella @ :42!!! REAL, REAL, REAL TIGHT!!! I luv tha gangsta mix wit tha CRAZY-ASS rhymin’ @ :55!!!!! My Rating: 4.8


12. P-N-C “Don’t Get Conftable (Radio)”
Already, a radio edit? Good shit! See #2 fa tha review!


13. Dejon! “Say, Say, Say (Radio)”
And anotha radio edit! I think it’s a good look ta have dis radio edited! See #6 fa tha review!


14. The Drama Squad “The Information”
Will this be an outro or a track? >>> LOL, I like tha effect in tha background of tha way tha voice sounds; sounds like he’s speakin’ outta a straw or somethin’, ROFL!! Soundin’ like an outro here and it’s good fa somethin’ wit no beat! I would “luv ta call tha ma’fuckin’ numba on tha tape” but unfortunately, it’s 14 years later… I would’ve if I was my age in ’96 and knew about this… Good outro too wit tha last words, “are you ready?” My Rating: N/A


Overall: DEFINITELY somethin’ GR8 right chea!!! Keep up tha gr8 work, guys!! All y’all REALLY be on dat gangsta-ass, street-ass shit to tha fullest!!! Keep makin’ dat GR8 music!!!


Rankings (according to my ratings):

10. Dejon! “Say, Say, Say” 3.7
09. Dejon! “Freeze” 3.9
08. Dejon! Feat. P-N-C “If It Don’t Go Right” 4.0
07. Slice Feat. Ghetto Twiinz “Exit Wrong” 4.2
06. P-N-C “Don’t Get Conftable (Ya Bitch You)” 4.3
05. Agony A.D. Feat. Big Chief, Mr. Smooth & Taffy “Holla At Me” 4.3
04. Black Menace “They Say It’s All Good” 4.4
03. E.R.C. Feat. Lil’ Cise & Tre-8 “I Don’t Give A Fuck” 4.7
02. The Drama Squad “Dat Nigga Day!” 4.8
01. Tre-8 “Pop ‘Em Up” 4.8


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 43.1
Total Songs: / 10
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Average CD Rating: 4.3