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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

R.I.P. Video #85: Toke Terratino



Broadcasting from tha Gary Gordon Memorial Bridge, here in Lincoln, ME, it's ya boy, FrankieThaLuckyDog here, sadly reportin' anotha tragic loss in tha Louisiana rap community.

Donta Perry, known by his stage name Toke Terratino, was fatally murdered inside his home by a gunshot on Monday, September 12, 2022, at around 11:30 PM, in Hammond, LA; he was only 33 years-old. Perry's 12-year-old daughter was also shot five tymes, expecting to survive tha surgery; his other three & seven-year-olds were also present in tha home but were unharmed.

Toke Terratino was born Donta Perry on March 16, 1989; Toke originally went by just "Toke", durin' tha start of his career in media & Louisiana. Toke made his debut by bein' featured on Baton Rouge, LA musician, BluBlack's Code Blu release, in 2008. Toke also appeared on two other releases in 2008: BluBlack's Gotta Get It One Way Mixtape, Vol. 1 & Black Noise's G-Lane, Vol. 1. In 2009, Toke was gearin' up to release his debut, Da Shake Back. However, tha project was never released. In 2012, Toke went by "Yung Toke" & released his debut, Call Of Duty, courtesy of Gorilla Muzik Entertainment. After music, durin' tha 2010's, Toke got into bein' a tattoo artist & later identifyin' himself as "Toke Terratino". On Monday, September 12, 2022, Toke's life was sadly cut short, when a few men invaded Toke's home, off Rufus Bankston Road, in Hammond, LA. Earlier, on March 16th, Toke celebrated his 33rd birthday.


Music:
Call Of Duty (2012)
01. "Kontraban (Intro)"
02. "A Problem"
03. "Bigfoot"
04. "Bumm"
05. "Tweakin'" feat. Yung Renny
06. "Paper Chasin'" feat. Kidd, ArJay & []
07. "Me & U" feat. ArJay
08. "Madd" feat. []
09. "Work"
10. "Josh O.G. Lampton"
11. "Get@Me"
12. "My Bucket"
13. "Not Kongruent"
14. "Ol' School"
15. "Hoola Hoop"
16. "1st 48'em"
17. "P.O.M.E."


Featured On:
Black Noise Presents G-Lane, Vol. 1 (Hosted by DJ Chilly Chill) (2008)
- "Loratabs & Xanabars" (BluBlack feat. Toke)

BluBlack Code Blu (2008)
- "Hustle" feat. Butla & Toke
- "In My System" feat. Trally Boy & Toke
- "Smoke Something" feat. Butla & Toke
- "Work Out" feat. Toke

BluBlack Gotta Get It One Way Mixtape, Vol. 1 (Hosted by DJ Bootsie) (2008)
- "Who Dat Is" feat. Toke, Ace & Butla
- "Get Money" feat. Butla & Toke


Other Songs:
- Toke "Shake Back" (2009)
- Toke "Hold It" (2011)

R.I.P. Donta "Toke Terratino" Perry
3.16.1989 - 9.12.2022

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Review #1,942: Da Baton Rouge Boyz "The SXSW Mixtape (Hosted by DJ Tremon)"

Reviewed on 7.29.2020 (Review #1,942)


As tha month of July continues ta end, I continue ta keep it movin’ wit everythang I’m tryna accomplish. Here comes my next review: Da Baton Rouge Boyz The SXSW Mixtape (Hosted by DJ Tremon), released in 2017 on Flamed-Up Records & Last Man Production. Da Baton Rouge Boyz consist of Big Flame Thrower & Dolla Bill Da Last Man; let’s get it! Shout out ta Last Man fa holdin’ tha beats down…! Start Time: 12:33 PM | End Time: 1:38 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!

© 2020 Review (Review #1,942) reviewed on 7.29.2020 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.



01. “Aight”
>>> Sounds good wit Tremon in tha beginning, here… Tha hook got some cool sounds in it; simple & sounds like it’s a long, repetitive hook… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it sounds good wit Big Flame on tha rhymes… Dolla Bill sound good on tha 2nd verse, as well; not much ta say but I enjoy some of dis… Tha beat tha best thang on this track, tho it a lil’ slower for me to fully appreciate… My Rating: 3.7


02. “Where Dey At”
>>> Tha hook sounds nice wit Dolla Bill on it; all about lookin’ fa dem “big fine bitches!” Hearin’ tha 1st verse from Dolla & it sounds good wit how he wants these “bitches;” good shit. Likin’ how tha beat has constant clappin’, right b4 tha 1st verse ends; good shit, Dolla…! Got Flame on tha 2nd verse, here… A lil’ bit of a mix between tha undaground vibe & a mainstream vibe, when it comes ta how he comin’ wit these “bitches;” I digz it… My Rating: 4.0


03. “Jumpin’ Like A Ghost”
>>> Again, I’m diggin’ tha beats Dolla be bringin’ to tha tracks, here; good sounds! Tha hook pretty nice; diggin’ all this “jumpin’!” Hopefully, when all my charges clear, I gotta experience this “jumpin’” effect! Fa now, I gon enjoy y’all, here, wit tha “jumpin’” 1st verse; good shit! I’m diggin’ how Flame comin’ through on tha verse; all about tha “supa” powers! Likin’ how Dolla comin’ through on tha 2nd verse, too; definitely feelin’ tha energy y’all bringin’! Like, while I prepare fa my 3rd album, Autistic Stoner Rap, I can only get fulla dat weed so whomeva I collab wit, they gon have ta show me this “jumpin’” vibe, so I can compete, in tha future! I like how y’all goin’ back & forth, toward tha end; definitely nice energy! My Rating: 4.4


04. “Bend Ova” feat. Level
This gotta be, like, tha 3rd song I know that Level featured on wit a title like dis (tha other two were Lil’ Cali’s, I believe). >>> As far as how this sounds, it’s definitely dope; luv tha repetitive “bend ova” part, on tha hook! Great job, Level; you know what it iz! Got Level on tha 1st verse & he got shit on lock. I feel a lil’ insecure about how his voice sounds a lil’ off, due to an attempt voice effect, smh. Either way, definitely dope; we’ll see if it takes tha crown later, on tha rankings…! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse wit Dolla & it sounds dope; likin’ how y’all got tha clubz on lock wit dis one…! Got Flame on tha 3rd verse & he got shit poppin’, here; great contribution, as we “feel dat bone!” My Rating: 4.5


05. “College Drive….Fuck U” (Dolla Bill)
>>> I luv how Dolla sounds nice & high as fuck, in tha beginning, here; definitely nice! Makes me supa-hyped up fa my upcomin’ BR trip!! Long intro, tho; how excited should I get…? Afta :51, here comes tha 1st verse; sounds cool. I know what it iz wit tha “Waffle House,” as on my last BR trip, that was tha only food I ate, lol. Definitely feelin’ tha high vibes, here… Oh, lookin’ at tha title closer & yeah, that’s tha “Waffle House” I go to (on “College Drive”), lol…! Oh, tha track changed up, as 1:36 iz remaining on tha track… Likin’ this “fuck u…” part, on tha hook; sounds good. Your verse on tha “Fuck U” part of tha track sounds nice wit tha rhymes/high vibes. It sounds kinda slow but it cool fa me… I would say, if I had to combine tha two tracks’ ratings, it would prolly turn into… My Rating: 4.1


06. “I Be Working”
>>> Sounds a lil’ like a mainstream/non-Louisiana vibe, wit this slower beat ta rap on, fa tha streetz… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds cool; it’s str8… Hearin’ tha 1st verse from Flame & it okay; might be a lil’ too generic fa me, tho. Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it’s pretty dope wit Flame talkin’ ‘bout dem pillz, in tha beginning of tha verse; definitely excitin’…! My Rating: 3.2


07. “Cancel Dat”
>>> I feel anticipated afta hearin’ Dolla say, “Say, bruh…;” beat sounds nice wit tha eerie intro, too…! I like how tha hook about cancelin’ a “bitch;” definitely an interestin’/hype-soundin’ hook…! Hearin’ tha 1st verse from Dolla & it sounds good; drop it like it’s hot, lol… Got mo comin’ from tha BR Boyz wit Flame on tha 2nd verse, here, comin’ through wit an okay set of rhymes; I give it props… My Rating: 4.2


08. “Pop It” (Big Flame Thrower)
>>> “You know I made tha beat…,” in tha background? Not a Last Man Production? Hmm… Beat sounds outdated or like it’s from tha late 2000’s, with how it sounds like them old Drumma Boy beatz… Kinda bleh/generic, as far as tha vibe/beat but it ain’t bad, so far… Might be a lil’ long but we’ll see how long I can stay interested… Overall, this kinda seems long but it’s not bad, overall; props fa keepin’ tha energy up, Flame…! My Rating: 3.5


½time: Sounds like this mainly a good lil’ tape, here; a 4.0 ½time rating, currently…! Let’s see if y’all can keep up da energy! Shout out ta Level fa tha best vibe, so far…!


09. “Bobb Ya Head”
>>> Sounds good wit tha Sam I Am sample in tha intro, here, as well as tha Last Man Production productions returnin’…! Tha hook sounds good; I digz tha vibez, of course… Dolla on tha 1st verse, here, comin’ through wit consistent rhymes & a good club vibe, of course…! Got Flame on tha 2nd verse, here, comin’ through like a cool dude; gotta keep tha coolness up! Flame leadin’ fa tha ‘70s babies in they 40’s, so keep it up, just like Fatt Albert of tha Dirty Boyz! An outro in tha mist of over a minute left; hmm… Okay, we have anotha hook, toward tha end; good shit… My Rating: 4.2


10. “Huh Bruh” (Dolla Bill)
Always luv this saying… >>> Startin’ off nice & only gettin’ betta!! Luvin’ tha hook; always gotta do it “fa [yo] city!” Dat “225!!” Luv how dis a solo track; too bad I ain’t get ta connect witchu, in 2017, when this was released. This woulda had a good time wit me, as that was tha 1st year I was goin’ ta Louisiana…! Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it sounds good, as Dolla, you keep tha consistent vibe of tha 225 lyfe goin’…! Got tha 2nd verse goin’ on, here & it’s pretty dope; I’m diggin’ what you bringin’, as alwayz…! Gonna be a close one between this & tha Level feature; we’ll see who wins…! My Rating: 4.5


11. “Work Out”
>>> Nice intro from Tremon, here… Hearin’ tha hook & it’s pretty dope; continuous workin’ “out!” Hearin’ tha 1st verse from Dolla & it’s soundin’ good wit his Dog Da Cutthroata/Tech/Lil’ Cal vibe, as far as tha flow & vibe goes…! Hearin’ Flame on tha 2nd verse & I luv how he “energized up;” definitely tha way ta be! Hope he don’t age—neva age!! My Rating: 4.3


12. “Chew’d Out”
! >>> Almost wasn’t thankin’ it was an original production but it iz, of course, by tha one and only, DBDLM! Speakin’ of Dolla, here he iz, on tha 1st verse, comin’ through on this nicely-dropped beat… Tha hook sounds cool; all about bein’ “Chew’d Out!” That’s tha vibe ta have! Can’t wait till my chewin’ debut, one day…! Fa now, let’s keep it goin’ wit Flame on tha 2nd verse, here, comin’ through wit his pill contributions; definitely nice…! Keep droppin’ tha knowledge! Lol @ tha “empty stomach” warning, when it comes to dem tabz! As far as my tincture edibles & food edibles go, I rather have them “on an empty stomach,” due to I like when those effects hit, ya herad me? Gotta luv how Dolla comin’ through on tha 3rd verse, strictly in his “Chew’d Out” state of mind, ya heard me? Definitely nice! Title should be “Chew’d Out”, not “Chew’d Dat”, tho? My Rating: 4.5


13. “Big Booty Girls”
>>> Likin’ tha Tremon intro, once again… Wit this club vibe, this sounds less-exciting & more on tha mainstream/generic side, tho. Like, I can see some mainstream rapper droppin’ a wack song, on this beat that doesn’t sound like a Last Man track… Hearin’ tha hook & it str8; I give it props… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it aight from Flame, here; nothin’ ta say, here… Tha 2nd verse doesn’t really have much ta offer, as well; just a song fa tha wack mainstream rapper, here… My Rating: 3.1


14. “Dance Wit Me” (Dolla Bill)
>>> Likin’ tha undaground beat comin’ back, here…! Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it aight but Dolla takin’ tha Level risk wit tha sketched-out vocals… Speakin’ of vocals, it sounds like a scary-soundin’ hook; I’ono about tha singin’… I mean, it can be okay but for tha most part, this track’s soundin’ like it’s goin’ more toward tha scary route than an above-average route… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it aight, once again; still weirded-out wit tha vocals… My Rating: 1.7


15. “Good”
>>> Sounds like a hypnotizin’ hook/beat vibe, here… Hearin’ tha 1st verse from Dolla & it “Good,” I guess, lol? Sounds like an okay vibe fa tha ladies, here… Got tha 2nd verse goin’ on from Flame, here & it’s ehh…; startin’ ta sound boring fa me… My Rating: 3.0


16. “Make You Love Me Again” feat. Federro
>>> As soon as I seen tha feature, I instantly thought of Vybe beats & online beats from, like, tha late 2000’s/early 2010’s. With that bein’ said, this hook/slow vibe ain’t really fa me. Hearin’ tha 1st verse from Flame & it ehh…; no comment, basically. Tha rest of this doesn’t need any feedback; next…! My Rating: 1.3


17. “Trust Me” feat. Ar’Jay, Lil’ Cal & Cutta
>>> I don’t really fuck wit tha Ar’Jay singin’ hooks; just not me… Hearin’ tha 1st verse from Dolla & it just seems like a sappy version of tha club bangaz, on this tape… Tha 2nd verse sound str8, tho not really on this beat; nice job, Cal… Tha rest of this just drags out; too long of a slow track, especially durin’ these dayz… I sound like a hater wit this one but it just doesn’t fit in my circle… My Rating: 1.1


Overall: It seemed like this was a dope tape, tho some of tha sappy/odd-soundin’ tracks threw tha rating off, down to an average-rated tape rating. Either way, at least there was quite tha quality on this one…! Keep up tha great work, y’all!


Rankings:

17. “Trust Me” feat. Ar’Jay, Lil’ Cal & Cutta 1.1
16. “Make You Love Me Again” feat. Federro 1.3
15. “Dance Wit Me” (Dolla Bill) 1.7
14. “Good” 3.0
13. “Big Booty Girls” 3.1
12. “I Be Working” 3.2
11. “Pop It” (Big Flame Thrower) 3.5
10. “Aight” 3.7
09. “Where Dey At” 4.0
08. “College Drive….Fuck U” (Dolla Bill) 4.1
07. “Bobb Ya Head” 4.2
06. “Cancel Dat” 4.2
05. “Work Out” 4.3
04. “Jumpin’ Like A Ghost” 4.4
03. “Chew’d Out” 4.5
02. “Huh Bruh” (Dolla Bill) 4.5
01. “Bend Ova” feat. Level 4.5


Average Rating Review:

Total Score:                      59.3
Total Songs:                      / 17
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Average Review Rating:   3.5

Monday, June 29, 2020

Review #1,936: Dolla Bill Da Last Man "Good Guy Bad Guy: Reloaded"

Reviewed on 6.29.2020 (Review #1,936)


Now that I’m 32, I’m gonna try & keep up wit some of these current reviewz more. I get continuously sidetracked when I’m tryin’ to complete a bunch of tha shit I need to complete. That’s why, I try & save these reviewz for tha end of tha month… With that bein’ said, here comes my 1st of four reviewz: Dolla Bill Da Last Man Good Guy Bad Guy: Reloaded, courtesy of Last Man Production! I know dude from tha dayz of producin’ fa Dog Da Cutthroata & Tech, as far back as ’09. Now, here comes this new release from my guy…! Start Time: 12:49 PM | End Time: 1:22 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!

© 2020 Review (Review #1,936) reviewed on 6.29.2020 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.



01. “420”
! >>> Beat aight; thought it was gon be more on a Baton Rouge tip but it okay for an anthem fa tha 420erz… Yeah, “that weed’ll make you stress-free in every way;” agreed! Likin’ how tha hook sounds wit tha hook; definitely feelin’ tha vibe! Speakin’ of “we gon shmoke like 4/20,” I was just thinkin’ ‘bout dat wit tryna get legendary Skull Duggrey up by me: “We gon shmoke like 4/20;” buku weed!! Can’t wait!! Fa now, hearin’ tha next verse & it sounds dope; I luv hotboxin’ “tha car,” ya dig? I’m likin’ how tha beat be soundin’; definitely nice! As far as it “legal in some places,” it “legal” fa me ‘cause of my Asperger’s syndrome, lower back pain & anxiety; I get it in!! My Rating: 4.3 (I know, it’s not a 4.2(0), lol…)


02. “Close 2 U”
>>> Not bad wit tha beat, here; kinda sounds like some throwback music from tha northeast? Sounds good wit tha 1st verse & how it’s a day in tha life of hangin’ wit da Dolla Bill; good shit… Tha hook a lil’ bleh fa me; attempted singin’? I’ono… Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2nd verse & it str8; nothin’ much I can say ‘bout it… My Rating: 3.4


03. “Do It Dumb” feat. WNC Pooh
This oughta be 100% Baton Rouge? >>> Glad it iz, for tha start; can’t wait ta hear dis…! Don’t thank I know this WNC dude? Should be excitin’…! Yeah, totally feelin’ tha energy in tha hook & beat; 100!! 1,000!! Feelin’ what you got on tha 1st verse; luv tha anticipation of “dat pill kickin’ in,” ya dig? Can’t wait ta get inta tha right setting ta have myself a “kickin’ in” moment! Fa now, I be like dat wit my edibles; dat shit be da truth!! Great job wit comin’ through nicely on tha 1st verse, here! Keepin’ it goin’ wit tha Pooh dude on tha 2nd verse, here; good shit! Gotta luv tha whole WNC crew; glad they gettin’ a good amount of undaground shine! Got a 3rd verse from you, here, comin’ through, “fulla weed;” definitely “up wit [you],” here! “Saucy, like a taco;” lol, get it in!! My Rating: 4.7


04. “I Kno Niggas” feat. Heata Boy
>>> Diggin’ tha chokin’ in tha beginning, tho not too sure about tha pitched sample. Either way, I’m likin’ this movie-sampled intro, here… Got you on tha 1st verse, here, soundin’ good wit your slower Baton Rouge flow; I digz it, in a way… Hearin’ tha hook and it aight; just a simple lil’ delivered hook, basically… Got dis Heata Boy on tha 2nd verse, here; feelin’ him betta than you on this track, here. Sounds good wit his voice/flow, as well as him sayin’, “Bruh;” 225 fa lyfe…! Gotta luv tha sounds of tha hood/streetz! “Live by tha G-Code;” nuff said! My Rating: 3.8


05. “Nuthin’ Wrong”
>>> Sounds like it samplin’/remakin’ R. Kelly wit his “Bump N Grind” shit, here… Beat a lil’ too slow fa me & tha voice effect spoils it fa me, like dead milk! No interest fa tha decent verse, due to tha turn-off of tha 1st minute… My Rating: 1.1


½time: Sounds like this release iz shakin’ up, here and there… A few tight jointz, as well as some decent & then, tha trashy auto-tune track… As this gumbo’d-up mix delivers, it’s currently at a 3.5 for tha ½time rating, currently…


06. “Why Dey Hate Me”
>>> Likin’ tha lil’ movie sample in tha beginning, here, as well as tha slow beat fa tha streetz… Hearin’ tha hook & it cool; I kinda dig how you sing-rap this shit… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it aight; can’t really get inta it too much, due to it sounds like err-body else, here. Tha 2nd verse sounds a lil’ betta, here, as far as tha focused flow, here… Feelin’ your boosted energy, as well as how you mention “February,” as tha “short month,” lol. My Rating: 3.5


07. “FYC” feat. YPA
>>> Kickin’ it off wit a beat dat sounds totally fa tha northeast, here; not too sure if I’ll be excited, tho… Hearin’ tha 1st verse from you & it aight; rather hear a Baton Rouge beat wit these rhymes, tho. It would bring my interest up a whole lot… Hearin’ tha hook & it aight; don’t really see this as a die-hard anthem, tho… Hearin’ tha YPA dude on tha 2nd verse, here & he got some catchy rhymes. I feel tha black power in our black dudes, str8 out da Rouge; keep it goin’…! “High-water Girbauds,” huh? If so, you already know you gotta keep da Bauds!! My Rating: 3.2


08. “Trust Me” feat. ArJay & Cutta
>>> Even tho I met ArJay on June 22, 2017, I can’t get inta his music/features/singin’. For one, tha voice effect should go & this hook. Then, I’d be able ta focus on appreciatin’ shit. Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it aight; I like tha southern voice/flow but not this beat fa this… Ear-bleedin’ hook; ArJay, just be organic…! Hearin’ tha Cutta dude on tha 2nd verse & I ain’t feelin’ this voice. I would just skip/stop this shit by now but because this review’s short, I’mma just let it play… Regardless, it’s tha lowest rating, no doubt. My Rating: 1.0


09. “Shoot’em Up, Bang Bang”
>>> Gotta stay “bucked up & fucked up,” ya dig? Beat kinda on a weed-high/chill vibe, here, which ain’t bad but I wouldn’t’ve expected it… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it aight; I think tha gangsta/street vibe don’t 100% match this chill beat? Not that it’s bad; it’s like crossing two different types of vibes, tho. Hearin’ tha hook & tha gangsta vibe gives tha same vibe I got off tha 1st verse, here; I’ll take it… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & this chillsta (lol, made-up word I just made up) vibe aight, once again… My Rating: 3.7


10. “Reminiscing”
>>> Good subject matter fa “Reminiscing ‘bout tha old dayz,” tho too sappy & a lil’ sad fa me? Okay hook, sad-soundin’ beat & an okay/good 1st verse… “We go way back, like Nintendo;” of course, I’m playin’ some Super Nintendo, as we speak… (randomizer)! This not even ½way done, yet? Seems like it gon be too long… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it aight wit these memories; just a boring vibe fa me, tho. A 3rd verse, here & it okay; just not feelin’ this soulful, slow vibe… My Rating: 2.5


Overall: Seems like this review just barely hit tha three-star mark. Only two jointz I felt but one bein’ a Baton Rouge-styled track. A lil’ too many sappy/southernless-soundin’ tracks, which weakened tha average rating. I look at it like this: If I come to Baton Rouge, I expect a Baton Rouge sound. If I want some northeast-soundin’ shit, I’d go to tha northeast (which, sadly, that’s where I’m at). Either way, keep up tha grind; I bought this just ta show you da luv…


Rankings:

10. “Trust Me” feat. ArJay & Cutta 1.0
09. “Nuthin’ Wrong” 1.1
08. “Reminiscing” 2.5
07. “FYC” feat. YPA 3.2
06. “Close 2 U” 3.4
05. “Why Dey Hate Me” 3.5
04. “Shoot’em Up, Bang Bang” 3.7
03. “I Kno Niggas” feat. Heata Boy 3.8
02. “420” 4.3
01. “Do It Dumb” feat. WNC Pooh 4.7


Average Rating Review:

Total Score:                      31.2
Total Songs:                      / 10
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Average Review Rating:   3.1

Friday, October 23, 2015

Commercial #143: BluBlack "Rezurection"



OUT NOW on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rezurection/id979985829

Black Noise Records Presents tha Gardere Lane general himself, BluBlack Rezurection! Featuring tha single, "Don't F.W.M." featuring Hannibal & Ar'Jay! Features include Hannibal, S.O.S., Sims On Tha Track, Yung Yola & MORE!

Blu makin' noise by bein' featured on various mixtape compilations by Southern Smoker himself, DJ Smallz! FrankieThaLuckyDog even reviewed tha CD and gave it a 4.3!

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Review #1,442: Black Noise Records Presents "FUPM"

Reviewed on 2.15.2015 (Review #1,442)


Time to get one more review outta tha way before I’m caught up, for now. This next CD’s almost ready to get released; it’s not out, yet. I’m gonna review it now ‘cause I’m in tha middle of a transition point; my grandma finally moved to Florida, two dayz ago (currently, in tha middle of tha move, somewhere in tha Carolinas, right now?)! She’s been wantin’ ta move since 2007 and now, it finally happened! So without further or do, here goes my review for Black Noise Records Presents FUPM, released on Black Noise Records! Tha main roster for Black Noise iz BluBlack, Hannibal, S.O.S. & Sims On Tha Track. Oh yeah, I did tha artwork fa this CD; here goes tha back cover:

Shout out ta me! Despite my hectic schedule, I pulled through ta make it! Start Time: 3:55 PM | End Time: 4:59 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 use tha word “swag” frequently, have auto-tune in your vocals, or talk about nothin’ but money and hoes (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2015 CD Review (Review #1,442) reviewed on 2.15.2015 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

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01. BluBlack “I’m ‘Bout My Cheese”
I see there’s some years attached to some of tha files, here… I’ll point out certain years, before 2014… This one’s 2013, FYI, and I recognize it from Blu’s Da Rezurection. If I already reviewed it before, I’m just postin’ tha rating, and I’ll post which CD each one’s from. If I don’t post which CD it’s from, it’s from Blu’s Da Rezurection. My Current Rating: 4.3


02. BluBlack & Hannibal “Never Seen”
Think this one’s familiar… My Current Rating: 4.0


03. A.R. & BluBlack “Five-Foot Something (Dunkin’)”
LOL, it has where I work at in tha title… >>> Interestin’ title wit A.R. doin’ tha intro; nice anticipation wit dat “Dunkin’” part! Real-nice beat, here; definitely diggin’ how it sounds! Really diggin’ how A.R. comin’ through on tha 1st verse a whole lot, especially at 1:06, wit tha, “Boom, boom, ba-ba-boom, ba-boom” shit!! Hearin’ Blu do tha hook and it sounds catchy; just luv tha title! And, Blu on tha 2nd verse, comin’ through, spittin’ those real-life rhymes, but ova this catchy-soundin’ beat! Keep hittin’ ‘em, Blu!! My Rating: 4.5


04. Sims On Tha Track, Hannibal & BluBlack “Slow Motion”
>>> Sounds catchy wit Sims & Blu on tha hook, ova this slow-soundin’ beat; nice… Hearin’ a lil’ Kenny G-like, saxophone-soundin’ sample afta tha 1st hook and it sounds good. Here’s Hannibal on tha 1st verse and speakin’ of Dunkin’, “Like a caramel flava;” he nailed it. And, here comes a drawersless Blu on tha 2nd verse, lol, comin’ through as tha most love-makin’ rapper outta Gardere. Nice, but don’t worry, he always thugged out and always keep it street! My Rating: 4.3


05. BluBlack, Gangsta & Hannibal “Who Dat Izz”
Let’s see this collab… >>> Beat sounds nice and upbeat, here, wit a lil’ bit of almost mixing, lol… Hearin’ tha hook and it sounds nice; nice title part. Here’s Blu on tha 1st verse and yeah, just like me, “I’m a leader!” Yup, Shift “Leader” at my job! Tomorrow marks seven months; damn, time flew! Good job wit tha 1st verse, Blu; nice and quick… Here comes Gangsta on tha 2nd verse, comin’ through, “Shinin’ brighter than a muthafuckin’ chandelier;” sounds great. Even with tha “money” line, this beat makes it feel like it’s nice and tha middle of tha 2000s, before all that “money” rap and image started ruinin’ err-body. And, here’s Hannibal on tha 3rd verse; now, I don’t like his “gettin’ money” rhymes, fa some reason. It don’t flow like Gangsta’s voice does; Hannibal sounds more random… Either way, it’s a nice lil’ joint, here. My Rating: 4.2


06. BluBlack & Hannibal “TUDTD”
My Current Rating: 4.2


07. Sims On Tha Track, Hannibal & BluBlack “In Motion”
From “Slow Motion” to “In Motion”… >>> Not really diggin’ a fade-in beat intro, as well as Sims’ stupid beat tag. And, when I say, “Stupid,” it’s like, really, a-tune? Very outdated! Tha hook sounds good wit this beat, but I think I slightly like tha vibe of “Slow Motion” betta… And, just like that song, we got tha same lineup, wit Hannibal on tha 1st verse, as well…; not bad. Different than that song, we got Sims on tha 2nd verse, here… His rhymes are really random and cocky, at times; not really that special fa me… Blu on tha 3rd verse; sounds much betta wit a catchy flow and as always, “Get my Gardere Lane on!” I luv how they “on dem pillz like they Pac-Man!” Here comes that gay-ass beat tag ta end this song off, smh; so many echoes!! My Rating: 3.8


08. BluBlack & Classik “Good Juug”
A 2007 joint, according to tha file info? >>> I dunno if bounce music really y’all true style? Hook’s just straight fa me; nothin’ special about it. However, I’m likin’ how Blu comin’ through on tha 1st verse wit his “I got a big ol’ dick” chant; catchy… Classik sounds like a lunatic wit his, “Bounce it, biggity bounce it…,” shit… Kinda a random song fa me; nothin’ else ta say… My Rating: 3.6


09. BluBlack, Hannibal & S.O.S. “Money”
My Current Rating: 3.9


10. BluBlack “What Else”
>>> Not sure of tha tag in tha beginning; an online beat? Here’s Blu on tha 1st verse, instantly, and it sounds okay; a lil’ catchy ta anticipate… “Why yo girl tellin’ me ta fuck her like a moose, now;” lol… Talk about a gigantic animal! I’m diggin’ how you say them “pussy niggaz” are “like a meal,” and how you mention, “Cream cheese,” and all dat; nice… Hearin’ tha hook and it sounds nice; catchy facts about you, Blu, and how you deliver tha hook! “1080, HD!” Tha 2nd verse’s soundin’ nice, too. “I used to be on E, now my gas tank on Fuck It!” Gotta feel dat! So easy ta fill a car up, now, especially a new, 2014 Kia Soul! My Rating: 4.3


½time: Sounds like a nice CD, so far; nothin’ extremely striking fa me, but it’s still nice ta hear, as I collect y’all’s music! Keep it goin’; 4.1 for tha current CD rating!


11. BluBlack “Free For All”
>>> Catchy start from Blu wit this beat!! Nice job wit tha hook; really diggin’ how he bringin’ it! Tha 1st verse’s soundin’ nice, goin’ through “tha projects!” And, “Dreadhead,” iz tha way ta be! Kickin’ off tha 2nd verse wit, “Ol’ P-U-S-S-S-Y,” and nice job shoutin’ out “Disco” and how he, “Got shot.” Tha verse continues ta sound nice, here… My Rating: 4.3


12. Hannibal & BluBlack “Cali To B.R.”
>>> Not sure why these beat intros gotta be quiet and fadin’ in… Hearin’ tha hook and it sounds good wit Hannibal. However, I can’t get inta this “money”-obsessed shit, sometimes; it’s still a nice hook, though. I should make one called, “NY To PA?” Hearin’ tha 1st verse from Blu and it sounds catchy; feelin’ tha rhymes ova this undaground-soundin’ beat… Nice endin’ wit, “Like a blue dolphin, I throw back;” gotta luv jiggaz!! Weed, weed cookies, it’s all good!! Hearin’ Hannibal on tha 2nd verse and once again, it sounds good, but I can’t tolerate any rhymes about havin’ everything, at times. Still, tha 2nd ½ of tha verse wasn’t that bad, overall… And, 1:34 on tha outro, here; iz it just gon be tha beat? A nice beat, but why so long? Forgot to fade it out, but y’all gon fade in tha intros? My Rating: 4.2


13. BluBlack & Kidd “Dumb Diggety”
Info says it was ripped from a disc on May 25, 2010 @ 1:18:26 AM… >>> Yeah, this sounds more like tha A+B+C dayz of ’10, just based off of Blu’s voice… Diggin’ tha beat and how he comin’ through on tha hook! LOL, these were back when I would anticipate ta hear a rapper rap about gettin’ high. Now, I can finally get ta that point and just enjoy tha music, instead of anticipatin’ tha moments in tha music! Good shit from Blu on tha 1st verse, comin’ through wit his catchier flow! Oh yeah, to point out tha hook, it sounds catchy; gotta keep dem jiggaz alive! No age limit fa dem!! And, keepin’ it goin’ wit Kidd on tha 2nd verse, comin’ through wit his “throw ‘em back”-type shit; luv it! “Surrounded by weed smokers;” that’s my socialization boost! I feel so much more normal than eva before, thanx ta “weed” and all dat! And, anotha long outro, here? Just random word drops from Blu, here… My Rating: 4.4


14. Hannibal, Reese & Ovey “Scandalous”
Neva heard of tha Ovey dude… >>> Hannibal comin’ through wit some catchy deliveries on tha hook; definitely feelin’ that hook and how tha title’s delivered/rhymed! Tha 1st verse from Hannibal’s good ta hear, too; let’s see what else gon come outta this… Tha 2nd verse’s Reese and he’s keepin’ this goin’ wit some rhymes ta ride this joint ova, fa them “scandalous” ones… Hearin’ tha Ovey dude on tha 3rd verse and it’s a really dry, normal-soundin’ voice; there’s nothin’ special about it… However, tha verse ain’t wack or anything; at least it ain’t “money, money, money!” My Rating: 4.2


15. BluBlack, Hannibal & Sims On Tha Track “What Would U Do”
>>> Anotha fade-in beat intro… Hook’s catchy from Blu; these deliveries are startin’ ta be more ear-catchy! Tha 1st verse’s nice wit all tha fast-soundin’ rappin’ from Blu, here; props! Hannibal on tha 2nd verse, comin’ through wit a regular-soundn’ delivery; a decent verse, but it rides ova nicely fa this track’s verses… Here’s tha 3rd verse from Sims, comin’ through wit okay rhymes; it straight… My Rating: 4.1


16. BluBlack & Kidd “Straight Up Like That”
From 2013; usin’ this one in tha commercial! >>> Gotta dig your beat tags, at least! Diggin’ tha intro from you, Blu; you tell tha truth! “Tha only BluBlack;” that’s right! One affiliated wit tha Cain Muzik Mafia tried ta go by “Blu Black” (wit a space), but really, you were here way before them! I reviewed ‘em yesterday and I called them out about it, havin’ to call them a different name (e.g., “Lit BlueBlack”). Anyway, gotta dig this hook; definitely catchy wit how you say tha title a lot, Blu! And, tha 1st verse’s nice ta hear ova this great beat, too; good shit, Blu! Kidd on tha 2nd verse, here, comin’ through wit a nice verse ta ride ova this track fa Blu… My Rating: 4.3


17. BluBlack & Hannibal “We Dumb”
>>> Here we go wit that gay Sims beat tag in tha beginning… Kickin’ off tha hook wit Blu and a Nu$$ie quote: “I got so much respect, I can loan you some;” not a fan of quotin’ him to this day, but Blu makes it nice and disguised wit his voice. Either way, tha hook’s nice, wit Hannibal joinin’ in, too… Here’s Blu on tha 1st verse, comin’ through wit a nice conversation about drugs? Gotta dig it! Nice job on tha verse… Here’s Hannibal on tha 2nd verse; why “paper chasing” gotta be tha priority fa almost every verse? That’ll be tha day where I brag about money on any of my songs! Not ta mention, I go to work off tha clock and clock in at tha same time, every single time! Let alone, yesterday marked my 145th work day in a row, since August 13, 2014! It’s all about consistency and luvin’ your job, not all about tha money! Yeah, tha owner liked that one when my manager showed him my post! Either way, it was an okay verse, but why all tha beat at tha end? Nice ta hear, but too long; should’ve been tha pick fa tha commercial background music, or somethin’… Fuck! Why this song also gotta end wit tha gay-ass Sims beat tag? Let alone, tha echoin’!! My Rating: 4.0


18. BluBlack & D.$.G. “Tooled Up”
From 2013; n.k.a. Ryco Hu$$le, but more normal as D.$.G., before he was afraid of approaching people. >>> Diggin’ tha beat, here, but unfortunately, because of tha fear of approaching people, I gotta let this go in one ear and out tha other! Not to mention, I can’t even get a copy of tha latest mixtape out? Talk about tha lack of value I have; no wonder why I had ta step away from tha music business! Anyway, great, upbeat beat and nice wit Blu on tha 1st verse! “Eat tha cobbler;” yum! Tha hook sounds good and catchy, here, from Blu… Really? This D.$.G. on tha 2nd verse? Don’t sound like it at all; must be an unlisted feature? No comment… Sounds like a bootleg version of Yung Yola or somethin’! Yeah, must be, oddly ‘cause Blu’s on tha 3rd verse, comin’ through wit some drug-invaded content, here; diggin’ it… My Rating: 4.0


19. BluBlack “Stunt On ‘Em”
Looks really familiar… Okay, I see tha title and it’s from tha Gotta Get It One Way Mixtape Vol. 1 mixtape, from 2008. However, it’s 55 seconds shorter, so lemme see what’s different, here… >>> Yea, this tha same song; hope they took out tha one bitch that was on here, who afraid ta give me B-Real’s #, when I originally had it! Not Cage, tha otha dude! I don’t need ta add any additional feedback; just peep dat Gotta Get It One Way Mixtape Vol. 1 fa more. Oh, no features, officially? Weird, but still good ta re-hear! My Rating: 4.3 (can’t believe I originally rated this, like, a 3.7 or somethin’!)


20. BluBlack “The Realest”
From 2009… >>> Did he say, “Free my nigga, Boosie?” Guess it does go wit tha year… Nice lil’ beat and tha hook sounds good, too… Hearin’ tha 1st verse from Blu and it’s not bad; I can fuck wit it… Tha 2nd verse sounds good, too—yeah, this definitely around 2009 ‘cause it an online beat wit dat “Johnny Juliano” dude, or whateva his name was. My Rating: 3.7


21. Hannibal, BluBlack & Ar’Jay “Sleepless Nights”
Endin’ it with one of my titles of one of my songs, from 2010, which I no less was inspired to write tha day after Blu’s 24th birthday. Not to mention, mine’s one second longer than y’all’s! Mine 4:45, y’all’s 4:44! Weird?! However, this a new song fa them. >>> Beat’s okay; kinda quiet like mine, only mine’s more intense. Tha hook sounds okay from Ar’Jay, here; tha content’s aight… Hearin’ Han on tha 1st verse and it’s an okay verse; more on tha female tip? Thought it would’ve been more on a struggle level? Keepin’ it goin’ wit Blu on tha 2nd verse and he sounds good fa these ladies… Still, I ain’t really think this was gon be for tha ladies… Damn, a whole entire minute, at least, of a beat ending? I guess it’s good ta fall asleep to, or get that final fuck in? Okay, anotha hook… My Rating: 3.8


Overall: Nice job wit this CD… I dunno how memorable it’ll be for me, especially at this time of B-Real blocking me, me workin’ full-time, and enjoyin’ my life, but it’s good that y’all keep grindin’! Thanx fa tha opportunities of me doin’ tha commercials and artwork, when tha CD ain’t even out, yet! That’s that real shit and y’all way ahead of all them bitch-made niggaz from Louisiana, who can’t even get a nigga like me music on time, nor can they get me ta do a fuckin’ commercial!


Rankings:

21.       BluBlack & Classik “Good Juug” 3.6
20.       BluBlack “The Realest” 3.7
19.       Hannibal, BluBlack & Ar’Jay “Sleepless Nights” 3.8
18.       Sims On Tha Track, Hannibal & BluBlack “In Motion” 3.8
17.       BluBlack, Hannibal & S.O.S. “Money” 3.9
16.       BluBlack & Hannibal “We Dumb” 4.0
15.       BluBlack & Hannibal “Never Seen” 4.0
14.       BluBlack & D.$.G. “Tooled Up” 4.0
13.       BluBlack, Hannibal & Sims On Tha Track “What Would U Do” 4.1
12.       Hannibal & BluBlack “Cali To B.R.” 4.2
11.        BluBlack & Hannibal “TUDTD” 4.2
10.       BluBlack, Gangsta & Hannibal “Who Dat Izz” 4.2
09.       Hannibal, Reese & Ovey “Scandalous” 4.2
08.       Sims On Tha Track, Hannibal & BluBlack “Slow Motion” 4.3
07.       BluBlack “What Else” 4.3
06.       BluBlack “I’m ‘Bout My Cheese” 4.3
05.       BluBlack & Kidd “Straight Up Like That” 4.3
04.       BluBlack “Stunt On ‘Em” 4.3
03.    BluBlack “Free For All” 4.3
02.    BluBlack & Kidd “Dumb Diggety” 4.4
01.    A.R. & BluBlack “Five-Foot Something (Dunkin’)” 4.5 (lol)


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      86.4
Total Songs:                      / 21
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Average CD Rating:       4.1

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Review #1,419: BluBlack "Rezurection"

Reviewed on 11.13.2014 (Review #1,419)


Been a lil’ ova three months since I’ve done a Louisiana review… Been dealin’ wit losing a friendship, tons of working, and a lotta down time on myself, hangin’ out in NY. But, thanx to havin’ Mass Appeal behind me, I’m pushin’ myself to be more motivated into doin’ more reviewz; gotta catch up! Wit dat bein’ said, lemme go and review this joint, right chea: BluBlack Rezurection, brought to you by Black Noise Records! Pretty anticipated fa this release! Get ‘em, Blu!! Not even anything about this on Google, so you know I had to come through and promote it!! Start Time: 8:38 PM | End Time: 10:25 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 use tha word “swag” frequently, have auto-tune in your vocals, or talk about nothin’ but money and hoes 100,000x (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it! After I was robbed by two artists who claimed their “money [was] long,” hearin’ about how much you “got money” and anything “money” really bothers me. If you have not done business wit me before, I won’t tolerate “money” talk in tha music!!

© 2014 CD Review (Review #1,419) reviewed on 11.13.2014 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

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01. “‘Bout Dat Mess” Feat. Racked-Up Ready & Hannibal
Should be an interestin’ collab, though I shouldn’t say that wit so much excitement ‘cause Ready’s one of those cats that’s playin’ that stupid-ass, unreal, “unfollowing” game with me, outta nowhere, smh! I ain’t even do anything on Twitter! >>> A DJ Smallz intro; nice, catchy hook from that sample that sounds like Boosie! And, beat’s real nice wit you spittin’ on tha 1st verse, Blu! Gotta luv it! “Too old in tha game to be buckin’ wit you gangstaz;” agreed! Though I’m not a fan of anyone thinkin’ they “too old” fa somethin’, I do have to agree wit Blu: Tha only thing I’ll eva be “too old” for iz bullshit!! Nice job spittin’ on tha 1st verse, Blu! That sound I just luv! And, Ready on tha 2nd verse, here, soundin’ like some classic, Young Ready-type Racked-Up Ready! Nice and grimy, between tha content and delivery! Got a nice-soundin’ verse from Hannibal on tha 3rd verse; sounds real nice on this beat! Consistent rhymes; gotta dig that paranoia wit tha “police” and shit, somethin’ I’m actually goin’ through, at tha moment! An outro from G.H., a “Chopper City” representa; nice lil’ “504” representation, like he said… My Rating: 4.7


02. “Intro”
Did we just have a bonus “intro” track, before? Weird that tha actual “Intro”’s #2, but let’s see, here… >>> Didn’t sound like it connected wit tha outro of tha previous joint, lol… Anyway, nice beat, and consistent-soundin’ lyrics; diggin’ it, Blu, of course! LOL @, “Bitch, I get it up there, and I ain’t talkin’ ‘bout bus fare!” You got dat right, Blu! Fuckin’ $27.00 to go to NY & back wit tolls, smh! Cocky-ass NY! “Baton Rouge forgot about me;” actually, no! You’re one of tha prime definitions of “Baton Rouge,” and you continue to shine, especially wit me! I make sure you & Black Noise Records are my priority, while these otha niggaz don’t get commercials/do business wit me, smh! Nice lil’ “Intro” track, overall; consistent rhymes! My Rating: 4.4


03. “Suiside” Feat. Ar’Jay
Looks anticipatin’, though I dunno how much I’ll fuck wit some singin’ on tha hook… I dunno, we’ll have ta see how this goes… Spelled “Suiside”, here, instead of “suicide”; wonder if that’ll make a difference? >>> Not too bad of a hook, here; sounds a lil’ catchy, for tha streetz… LOL, Blu on tha 1st verse, comin’ through wit a slightly-soundin’ Nicki Minaj flow; diggin’ dat “weed” line! You already know what it iz, Blu! “Been doin’ this shit my whole life, and still haven’t made it;” I feel ya. I feel like, why am I doin’ all this shit for Louisiana? Then, Mass Appeal from NY found me and I feel like I have value in my shit, now! Just stay consistent, even if you look like a weirdo in your room, constantly tryna define yourself! Tha 2nd verse’s soundin’ pretty catchy, too; keep it comin’, Blu! My Rating: 4.3


04. “Twerk Team” Feat. Hannibal & Sims
Should be interestin’… >>> Nice, energetic start already! Diggin’ this “twerk” anthem fa all these cities in tha south—oh wait, “New York,” lol! Sounds like a nice, undaground-soundin’ anthem! No need ta have all these special effects and shit; Blu comin’ through wit tha pure-soundin’, 225-like flow/sound!! Great hook, and tha 1st verse from Blu’s great to hear! LOL, Hannibal startin’ tha 2nd verse wit some “Pimp C” quotes; flowin’ pretty nice, here, includin’ tha “yee-haw,” lol… Sims comin’ through on tha 3rd verse… Soundin’ a lil’ dry wit tha voice/delivery fa this kinda song, but I dig that he has that YG sound, at times, wit his delivery… My Rating: 4.4


05. “D.F.W.M.” Feat. Hannibal & Ar’Jay
Already reviewed this song multiple times… Featured on my final mixtape compilation, Tha Louisiana Archives Vol. 17: Tha Survivor’s Cave, released back in March. Here’s what I had to say, previously:

No offense, but I don’t like that voice on tha hook; sorry, Ar’Jay. Kinda awkward and sounds like it’s yearnin’ fa somethin’, ova a “Don’t Fuck With Me” title… Anyway, Hannibal on tha 1st verse, and at least there’s a good flow, here; good shit fa tha “Lane!” Beat’s okay, here, too; not much happenin’, at times… Thought that was Ar’Jay on tha 2nd verse? Maybe, it iz; wow, I’m so lost… However, I like how tha beat reversed around 1:46! Pretty catchy, or wait, Blu, iz that you? Can’t believe I’m confused, even though I put this on YouTube… Neva mind, it was Blu; sounds nice and morphed… Ar’Jay singin’ on tha bridge, here, afta tha 3rd hook… Kinda random, though, it’s like, ehh, not really tha kinda voice fa this track. I liked tha whole The Big Picture CD betta than this joint, pretty much. Their new CD, FUPM, iz comin’ soon! My Current Rating: 3.4


06. “First Of All (F.U.)”
Hmm…, hmm… >>> Really likin’ tha beat intro, here… Diggin’ tha early 2000’s beat sound, here; gotta luv how Blu’s sound always sounds pure, for tha undaground! Nice lil’ rhymes, too, includin’ an “R.I.P.” shout out to “Michael Green,” as well. Nice hook, too; real catchy wit tha “first of all,” as well as tha “fuck you” shit! Tha 2nd verse’s soundin’ good, too! Even on dat “molly;” gotta luv da Jungle Boy!! My Rating: 4.5


07. “Same Thang”
Keepin’ it goin’…! >>> Likin’ this softer sound!! Great beat durin’ tha 1st verse, includin’ your real-life rhymes! Them “dreads hang” and all dat; gotta luv tha “dreads;” always! Tha hook sounds pretty nice, too! As always, I’m diggin’ tha undaground sound! Glad you don’t sell out; fuck all those otha niggaz who brag about their “YouTube views” and shit! No recognition from tha Lucky Dog, there! Oh, smh, speakin’ of, you mentioned one of tha main ones in tha 2nd verse: “Look at Mista;” yeah, like, a ‘random buzz’ ain’t for me, at all! Save that for others! But, lol, diggin’ that there’s a skit before tha 2nd hook; a shootout! Nice that there’s a beat outro, too… My Rating: 4.4


08. “Up There”
LOL! Anotha one that was on one of my previous mixtapes! Also, The Big Picture CD from Black Noise… Wow, I’ve come a long way within that year that I put this on my mixtape! Five figgaz later!! And, FYI, in case y’all ain’t see tha review:

Glad this still made tha cut! It was first featured on my Tha Louisiana Archives Vol. 14: Important Artists Only! mixtape I dropped last year, on my birthday. Usually, I just post tha current rating, but since this iz an important review, I’m just gonna paste what I previously wrote, for tha hell of it… Just luv tha hypnotic sounds of tha beat; too crazy!! Would’ve done better with me last year, if I wasn’t in my DJ B-Real funk/what I like to call, “Heroin addiction!” Tha hook’s catchy wit Blu comin’ through wit a singin’-like voice; definitely diggin’ it!! And, comin’ through on tha 1st verse as a mission: You “gotta get it up there!” Tha 2nd verse iz consistent, too; gotta luv how Blu comes through like it’s your “lunch;” you must have this in your DNA—systems, whateva!! My Current Rating: 4.8


09. “That’s How I’m Coming (F.A.N.)”
Keepin’ these acronyms goin’…! >>> A lil’ bit of a fade-in intro, here… Diggin’ tha beginning; “F.A.N.” = “Fuck a nigga;” figured that from F.A.N. Entertainment, which their label name’s “Fuck A Nigga Entertainment.” Anyway, diggin’ tha hook, of course! Filename says, “That’s How I’m Coming,” as tha title, while S.O.S. gave me tha title as, “F.A.N.” For me, it makes sense to use both, here… Hearin’ you on tha 1st verse and this sounds great. LOL, “Don’t need ta say my age!” LOL, if you don’t think I still remember your exact birthday, then, I might as well die now, ya dig?! Feelin’ tha 2nd verse, here, includin’ those beat sounds! Damn, you got this shit on lock, 24/7!! LOL @ not hittin’ “‘em wit dat Dougie,” but, “Hittin’ ‘em wit dat Douglas?” Diggin’ it! My Rating: 4.3


10. “What That Mean?” Feat. Hannibal
Keepin’ this goin’…! Filename has an acronym of “WTM”, but it looks better wit tha full title…? >>> Diggin’ tha hook; I feel you callin’ out tha cocky crowd, here, wit how they have ‘so much!’ LOL @ tha French Montana start to tha 1st verse, not worryin’ “about nothin’.” For you, it sounds great; I would’ve criticized someone else, but you got this catchy shit on lock! LOL @ you “screamin’, ‘Yolo,’ in this ma’fucka;” like how you said that… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse, and it’s soundin’ catchy wit tha non-stop “WTM” shit; nice! No Hannibal, lol? Background vocals on tha hook? That what it sounds like… Aight, I’ll be nice and leave him in tha ID ‘cause of tha hook… My Rating: 4.2


11. “First Day” Feat. D.J.
Neva heard of tha featured person, before… I recognize this title from S.O.S., so let’s see how tha actual review goes… >>> Nice lil’ start, here; glad we’re back to tha more-upbeat shit. Oh, catchy hook; that classic Blu sound, here!! Luv tha repetitive hook; “stupid…dumb…!!” All “day!!” “I know how ta add, I got a calculator brain!” I agree, Blu! I was high three dayz ago, and I was like, “I gotta get up for work in seven hours, rounded. That’s 3,600 x 7… = 25,200 seconds!” Best believe, I got it!! I blew my cousins & their friends away wit my “brain!” Shit yeah! And, tough Blu, as you were “14” and “brought a tooley to school;” damn! Hearin’ tha D.J. dude on tha 2nd verse and he sounds like a good youngin ta be cool wit Blu… Nice lil’ first time hearin’! My Rating: 4.6


½time: Got anotha excellent release, here!! See, if I’m workin’ my ass off and makin’ myself a priority, these reviewz gotta come wit value—pure value!! And, there’s no room for wackness, here!! So far, I’ve come across an undaground, consistent, great-225-vibin’ Blu, puttin’ out a 4.4-rated CD, at tha moment!! Can this greatness continue? Of-fuckin’-course, it gotta!!


12. “T.H.I.C.” Feat. Yung Yola & Ryco Hussle
Lookin’ like an anticipatin’ collab, here! Original filename says, “That’s How I Came,” but I’m diggin’ this acronym, instead… >>> “Yung Yola, No Soda!” Like his lil’ other name, too! Really feelin’ tha intro, here, between tha beat and instantly gettin’ hit wit some Soda (Yola)!! Catchy-ass hook from one of tha greatest!! And, even gettin’ hit wit him on tha 1st verse, too! Was locked up from ’09 – ’13, and it sounds like he neva even left! Kinda like Boosie, but, of course, in my autistic, unique perspective, I bring up Yola way before I bring up Boosie! That’s my job!! Great shit; I’ll always support him!! And, here we go wit Ryco on tha 2nd verse… Formerly known as D.$.G. ‘til ’13, it’s soundin’ pretty catchy, here. However, I wish he would take more risks wit gettin’ a hold of people / listenin’ to other peoples’ sides. I mean, it’s not scary, unlike havin’ a gun on you! Anyway, anotha great collab, like it was tha ’08 / ’09 dayz! Speakin’ of, as Yung Yola’s tha master to me (bein’ five years older than me), I’m, like, tha Yung Yola to tha people at my job, as I’m five years older than most of ‘em! Most of ‘em, especially this one chick, Amanda, who shift-leads, really looks up to me! So, as much as I look up to Yola, they look up to me! I also can’t believe I’m 26, tha same age Yola was when Yola & I first connected! Now, I see tha special life I live, now that I’m 26! Anyway, you’re on tha 3rd verse, Blu, comin’ through wit dat good shit, as well! I did think tha others owned you here, Blu, but it still was a real-nice joint to hear! I think Yola really set tha unexpected excitement fa me, here! He neva fails!! Just like my consistency at my job; I neva have been regreted of bein’ hired!! My Rating: 4.8


13. “I Just Popped A Tab” Feat. Lil’ City & Profit
Ooh @ tha newbies on tha feature! Hope they’re real great fa this classic-lookin’ title!! Filename says, “Fire Breathing,” which iz nice, and tha title S.O.S. told me iz, “I Just Popped A Tab;” both work for me!! >>> Fade-in intro? Why must they fade in, lol? Sounds awfully quiet…? Okay, at :24, it kicked in; nice hook from one of them newbies! “In tha lab, one blunt iz all I need;” lol, one hit of tha gravity bong, a.k.a. tha Geebs, gets me real high!! Oh, can’t wait ‘til Sunday!! Dat shit sooooooooooo power-fuckin’-ful!! Nice 1st verse from Lil’ City, here; feelin’ his high life he got goin’ on, between tha 1st verse & hook! LOL, heard tha “Fire Breathing” part; nice for a title, but I definitely gotta just go wit, “IJPAT,” lol! LOL, I did an acronym, just now, lol! Blu, you’re on tha 2nd verse, here, comin’ through wit consistent rhymes; good shit! “Trashin’ at dat red light;” they need ta get rid of those stupid photo-enforced shit in NY! So shitty to full stop at 60 MPH ‘cause of a fuckin’ $218 camera! Tha 2nd newbie, Profit’s on tha 3rd verse, and he sounds like Wacko and/or Skip (I forget which one); nice! Gives me a 504 vibe fa this Blu perspective! “Gutta to tha bone grizzle!!” My Rating: 4.3


14. “223’z & 9mm’z”
A gun joint, here, wit only 2:20 on tha length? LOL, two minutes shorter than my high guess, lol? I’m buggin’ out! >>> Feelin’ tha lil’ gangsta-soundin’, Baton Rouge-like beat for tha start, here! Sounds like you’re deliverin’ tha hook in a catchy way! Really diggin’ everything you bringin’ on tha hook!! “Tattoos and dreads;” nice! Also, diggin’ tha lil’, “Shit yeah,” background adlibs! LOL, one day, my manager asked me somethin’, and I said, “Yeah…,” quietly. She then said, “You don’t sound that enthusiastic!” Then, I told her, “Like my southern people say it, ‘Shit yeah!!’” LOL, she was diggin’ it! Luv bringin’ my Baton Rouge/Louisiana vibes to work; they see someone they’ve neva come close to seein’, before!! I like how you delivered tha end of tha 1st verse, too; catchiness tha whole way ‘round!! Fuck, this joint was too short fa me! Too good!! Thought there’d be a 2nd verse, but hey, it’s still excellent!! My Rating: 4.7


15. “I’m ‘Bout My Cheese”
This looks like it gon be catchy! Fuck tha word, “Money,” it’s all about dat “cheese,” ya dig?! >>> Really diggin’ tha beginning; almost sounds like an old video game sound in tha beginning? LOL, I dunno… Either way, great beat from you and I like how you’re deliverin’ tha hook in a laidback way! LOL, tha 1st verse sounds nice, too! Diggin’ how you comin’ through, here… LOL, 2nd time I heard you mention, “Donkey Kong,” on this CD; great! I almost was gonna play that (“Donkey Kong” 64), but I went wit Final Fantasy III, at tha moment… This review has been so catchy, to where I’ve only played, like, five minutes outta tha whole review, so far, lol! Tha 2nd verse sounds good, too, “tryna reach tha moon!” I feel ya! We gotta all have, like, a piece of everythang, ya know?! An outro, here, includin’ some chokin’ on some smoke; shit yeah!! LOL @ them “shittin’ on [themselves],” too; gutta shit! Gotta luv my undaground!! My Rating: 4.3


16. “King Of The Block”
Keepin’ tha solo jointz comin’ along, here… BTW, surprised I’m still up: 9:43 PM? I gotta get up at 3:09 AM tomorrow, to open, lol! Gotta keep grindin’, ya heard me?! >>> Ooh, likin’ tha anticipatin’, dark beat intro!! Really diggin’ this hook: “Call me a threat, I’m tha king of tha block!” Get ‘em, Blu!! “It’s tha captain;” of course you are, Blu! Glad you ‘bout ta “roll anotha blunt;” neva stop!! Glad 2009 ain’t caution or stop you!! Ooh, likin’ tha shit at 1:09, wit how you said, “Self;” you said, “Sizzelf!” LOL, “Enjoy your sizzelf wit dat caramelicious coffee,” ya dig? LOL, it could come outta me, one day!! I remember thinkin’ of watchin’ this DVD about tha south, a decade ago. When they mentioned New Orleans, they mentioned DJ Jubilee, and they were like, “How did he make up 500 different names of dances?” Seemed impossible, but now, it’s like wit me wit greeting people! I’ve come up wit at least 100 different sayings! I can’t even keep up wit ‘em!! Anyway, tha 2nd verse sounds pretty nice, too; tight track, here! My Rating: 4.6


17. “Dime Bread Diva” Feat. S.O.S.
From tha The Big Picture CD, from last year! It was my top-rated song from that CD and here’s what I had to say about it, in case y’all missed it:

Definitely diggin’ tha beat start, right chea! I like that it’s 22 seconds!! Classic-soundin’ Blu catchiness on tha hook, right chea!! Sounds like he’s havin’ sooooooo much fun wit this “dime bread diva,” or should I say, divas!! Real catchy!!! Tha 1st verse from Blu sounds hella catchy, too!! “I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T,” you know! Of course, this sound takes me back to tha Code Blu dayz; I’m real glad I’m reviewin’ it live, right now!! Here’s S.O.S. on tha 2nd verse, comin’ through wit tha Blu/Black Noise flow, and I’m feelin’ it! Great shit; just luvin’ how he comin’ through wit tha flow, also!!

And now, thinkin’ about it, it has great memories with me, back when I reviewed it! Tha day after, that’s when I got tha call to go to my job!! I changed tha game!! Tha day before, I was a complete loser, lost! And now, I own it, but against almost everyone in tha music business, I’m not cocky about my status! My Current Rating: 4.9


18. “This One Here”
Yeah, what’s up wit “This One Here,” lol? Now, 3:20 for tha length? LOL, we got 2:20, 3:20, but no 4:20? Well, tha 1st joint was 4:21; doesn’t even count, lol! >>> Ooh, chokin’ heavily on that smoke in tha beginning!! You know I luv when y’all are chokin’!! “This one” sounds good, fa those that are goin’ through a struggle. LOL, for me, it’s like, “This one here for those who struggle socializin’…” Then again, one I hit da weed, my socializin’s all normal, thank God! Anyway, tha 1st verse ain’t too bad, here; sounds okay… LOL @ how, startin’ tha 2nd verse off, you “opened up tha refrigerator door and thought, ‘SMH,’” lol! Tha 2nd verse ended outta nowhere, as tha beat faded out wit you finishin’ tha verse off… My Rating: 3.8


19. “He Who’s Winning”
Likin’ this title; what will come outta it? >>> Ooh @ tha beat start; sounds like I’m in a land of tha unknown! Sounds like you sound a lil’ white, here, lol, wit tha way you say, “Swagger.” LOL, like, no “A”-ending pronunciation? Anyway, speakin’ of how you tellin’ ‘em, “You wanna get high?” I have ta say, it sounds like you sound nice and high, but in a different way, here… LOL: “Nothin’ in my pants but dick and iron;” that’s all they gon find, for those that are readin’ this! Nice that you mentioned, “Drop that loser, and come wit he who’s winning!” Yup, did that tha other day, as I found $30 in winning scratch-offs! Tha 2nd verse’s soundin’ good, too, here; sounds like a lotta rhymes… My Rating: 4.2


20. “Money” Feat. Hannibal & S.O.S.
I’ll take tha “Cheese” title, instead of this… But, you’ve been consistent, lately, so let’s see what gon come outta this… >>> What’s up wit tha intro? Sounds like DJ Khaled shoutin’ out, “DJ Smallz”…? Inconsistent/ripped from anotha mixtape? Like, all tha otha jointz but tha 1st one had a DJ Smallz mention… Anyway, nice hook wit tha singin’ Blu, even though I neva take “money” songs serious… Can’t eva call you a “sellout” ‘cause you keep tha undaground vibes alive, in dat BR! You’re on tha 1st verse, and tha rapid-soundin’ flow’s pretty nice; I can dig it, to mix wit this singin’ hook. Thought I wasn’t gonna get too much outta Hannibal on tha 2nd verse, but I’m diggin’ this fast-paced flow! Almost sounds like he’s a Midwest cowboy in tha hood, lol… Hearin’ S.O.S. on tha pre-verse (before tha 3rd verse), and it’s kinda ehh, wit his singin’—well, not too bad… At least he ain’t fake like all those other shitty artists I see flashin’ shit! But, a verse snuck in, toward tha end, and it sounded better than I expected, wit tha fastness… But, as you know, I usually don’t rate my “money” songs that high, especially in tha 4.0 range! My Rating: 3.9


21. “Yea On A Nigga”
Looks like it gon be catchy wit tha “Yea” in tha title, lol? >>> Anthemic beat start… Okay, tha hook sounds pretty tight; almost sounds like my notification alert on my phone (“Jai Jai Ram Ramaiya Krishna Kanhaiya” by Lord Vishnu Bhajans) wit one of tha sounds, lol! Diggin’ this field of gunplay on tha hook; good shit! Tha 1st verse sounds like a cool Blu, as always, wit how you sound! Tha 2nd verse sounds nice, as you’re givin’ these niggaz tha prices on dem “pillz!” I already know you a fiend fa dem “pillz!” Nice “shout out to Kevin Gates;” gotta give him a shout out! That’s how tha label found me (through my reviewz)! My Rating: 4.1


22. “Turn Up, Don’t Turn Down” Feat. Hannibal
LOL, just when S.O.S. gave me tha track names as acronyms, earlier, this one’s a full title, while tha filename’s an acronym (“TUDTD”), lol… >>> Really diggin’ tha zoned-out beat start; trancey? Diggin’ it, though it looks short wit this length… Nice job wit tha quick 1st verse… Tha hook sounds pretty catchy; I’m likin’ how you’re semi-singin’ tha hook, gettin’ fucked up! And, here’s Hannibal on tha 2nd verse, comin’ through wit a good sound, between tha beat and himself… My Rating: 4.2


23. “Never Seen” Feat. Hannibal
Endin’ it wit tha 23rd track, featuring Hannibal, once again… >>> Why tha DJ Smallz tag intro? That just lowers my anticipation, fa real! Sounds too inconsistent, since this an album, not a mixtape! Anyway, sounds good wit tha beat and how you’re comin’ through on tha hook, Blu! Likin’ tha “never seen” shit… Here you are on tha 1st verse, comin’ through, preppin’ these hoes wit “pullin’ up [your] zipper,” lol… LOL @ tha Santa Claus line: “I got a fat weed sack;” dumb!! Nice shit, Blu! And, Hannibal wrappin’ up this CD wit tha final verse, comin’ through wit some shit ta feel good, feelin’ fucked up! It reminds me of all my nights in NY, sittin’ in dat treehouse, gettin’ fulla dat shit! All I do iz record myself, talkin’ random shit, feelin’ good, and gettin’ buku pics! I hate that it gettin’ fuckin’ cold out again, but at least we have a heater in there, now! Priceless memories!! My Rating: 4.0


Overall: Feels like it’s been fa’eva since I’ve last done a review, so this seems like it took fa’eva to do… Anyway, great job, Blu! You continuously solidify your status as Gardere Lane’s #1 rapper, as well as one of my favorites in Baton Rouge/Louisiana! You continuously brought tha heat, here, and I luv how you reached out to me when that one friend I was dealin’ with up here was ignorin’ me. It’s like, BluBlack, outta nowhere? Tellin’ me you have a new CD out? That’s what’s up! Anyone’ll come to my rescue and just like your song says, “Don’t fuck with me!” Yeah, I got an army of backups, especially from my job and peeps like you from Louisiana! But yea, I think I oughta wake up tha Fridayz, so I finna wrap this up! Keep bein’ you! Keep stayin’ undaground! Kinda like how my gurl, Amanda, says: “Don’t ever change! You’re tha bomb-dot-com!!” Known you for six years and you still don’t disappoint!! Can’t wait to show/talk about this wit Mass Appeal! Glad we got S.O.S. behind us! CD’ll be on iTunes & online soon, so everyone’ll hear it!


Rankings:

23.       “D.F.W.M.” Feat. Hannibal & Ar’Jay 3.4
22.       “This One Here” 3.8
21.       “Money” Feat. Hannibal & S.O.S. 3.9
20.       “Never Seen” Feat. Hannibal 4.0
19.       “Yea On A Nigga” 4.1
18.       “He Who’s Winning” 4.2
17.       “Turn Up, Don’t Turn Down” Feat. Hannibal 4.2
16.       “What That Mean?” Feat. Hannibal 4.2
15.       “I’m ‘Bout My Cheese” 4.3
14.       “Suiside” Feat. Ar’Jay 4.3
13.       “That’s How I’m Coming (F.A.N.)” 4.3
12.       “I Just Popped A Tab” Feat. Lil’ City & Profit 4.3
11.        “Intro” 4.4
10.       “Twerk Team” Feat. Hannibal & Sims 4.4
09.       “Same Thang” 4.4
08.       “First Of All (F.U.)” 4.5
07.       “King Of The Block” 4.6
06.       “First Day” Feat. D.J. 4.6
05.       “‘Bout Dat Mess” Feat. Racked-Up Ready & Hannibal 4.7
04.       “223’z & 9mm’z” 4.7
03.    “Up There” 4.8
02.    “T.H.I.C.” Feat. Yung Yola & Ryco Hussle 4.8
01.    “Dime Bread Diva” Feat. S.O.S. 4.9


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      99.8
Total Songs:                      / 23
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Average CD Rating:       4.3

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