Review #1,949: Boxx The Hungry Genius "HustleVeli 2: Pandemic Pressure (Hosted by Bumpy Knuckles)"

Reviewed on 11.07.2020 & 11.10.2020 (Review #1,949)

 

 

Wow, I haven’t reviewed a rap release since July 30^th (& it was a throwback one, no less). For those unsure of what’s been goin’ on, I’ve been in tha process of moving & slowly investin’ in my own studio. A part of tha process iz tha file-completion process, where all tha file work I’ve been behind in over tha years/decade, I’m tryna complete. Anotha part of tha process iz tha process of plantin’ my music seeds. I started workin’ on my next album, Autistic Stoner Rap, but still not havin’ a job has been makin’ tha funds be on pause, smh. Not to mention, I’m havin’ continuous problems wit my back (& neck), at times, smh. I’m hoping to keep progressin’ at my goals, as they will take a few years to complete. Fa now, time for a new review, courtesy of Hungry Boy Records: Boxx The Hungry Genius HustleVeli 2: Pandemic Pressure (Hosted by Bumpy Knuckles); shout out ta Boxx & Knuckles, ya dig? I met up wit tha both of them on September 9^th, just less than two months ago. It was great interviewin’ them, as well as kickin’ it wit them. Now, it’s time fa some Pandemic Pressure! This also tha first tyme I’m reviewin’ a release through tha B.R.U.H. app. I thought tha files would download to my phone but it’s just hosted on there. Basically, if I gon get a backup of tha files, I gon have to screen-record it through my phone & then, edit them into individual audio files, later on. That process sucks but it’s peeps like me that are rip masters… So, I gon be listenin’ thru my phone, as I type on my laptop… R.I.P. J-Dirty; today marks 12 years since our 1^st phone call (3:42 AM) & while his tribute video’s takin’ hours to save, I have time to do this review, in between. With that bein’ said, why not start tha review at 3:42 PM, ya feel me? Start Time: 11.07.2020 @ 3:42 PM | End Time: 11.10.2020 @ 6:21 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!

 

© 2020 Review (Review #1,949) reviewed on 11.07.2020 & 11.10.2020 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

 

Link To Release: http://www.blackvibes.com/services/pro/profile.asp?skipapp=1&id=19876&username=djscrap

 

 

01. Bumpy Knuckles Speaks

Producer: EQ

Time ta begin HustleVeli’s 2^nd installment! >>> Sounds dope wit EQ on tha beat, as well as Bumpy Knuckles on tha intro-intro, here! Gotta luv tha energy! My Rating: N/A

 

 

02. “Pandemic Pressure (Intro)”

Producer: EQ

Like I just said, time to get it in…! >>> Sounds great wit tha hook & beat, here; definitely dope ta have EQ on tha beat!! Luv how you have a lil’ bit of a New Orleans-soundin’ flow on tha end of tha hook, as well (“I’m not dat nigga dat you heard dat just be rhymin’.”); good shit! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & I’m diggin’ tha “quarantine […] quarantined” part. Also, aggressive, ass-kickin’ rhymes, too!! Definitely dope; luvin’ tha 2^nd verse, too, especially wit this “lion” part! Boxx, you are tha “lion” that tha world gotta analyze b4 pettin’, ya dig?! My Rating: 4.9

 

 

03. “Faith Cry” feat. Samuel Maurice

Producer: Lil’ TRB On The Beat

Haven’t been in tha groove of listenin’ to too many new tracks, as of lately. Got ta hear a lil’ bit of this, courtesy of tha Hungry Boy team & it sounded good. It’s just, I need a productive source (e.g., working at a job, like I previously did) to ease into addin’ more music to my playlist, again. Fa now, here goes tha full review… >>> Sounds like a dope lil’ beat & 1^st verse wit you, here… I feel what you sayin’ about tha “hide emotions” shit, when it comes to this “COVID” shit… Also, “should they shmoke & pass,” as far as tha virus goin’ on? Well, hell-fuckin’-yeah, in my opinion! Like, look at all tha Louisianimals I done been around & I ain’t get a sign of nothin’, ya dig?! Always gotta “shmoke” dat good! Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds cool wit Samuel singin’ fa you, “pandemic” style; good shit! “Parallel over paper,” on tha 2^nd verse from you, here; gotta dig it! Consistent-ass rhymes; definitely tha quality sound of tha ‘80s babies in our 30’s, ya dig? I like how you ended tha verse wit “Sam, wake up tha churches” & then, a lil’ bit of a bridge b4 tha final hook, ya heard? My Rating: 4.4

 

 

04. “Blinded By Ambition”

Producer: Wild Yella

Haven’t seen Yella’s name pop up tha whole past decade but now, hoppin’ from ‘00s to ‘20s, let’s see what Yella cooked up fa a Hungry Boxx, lol… >>> Sounds like somethin’ NLE Choppa would put out… I mean, it’s cool that you have a lil’ bit of a voice effect on your voice, here, though tha previous two tracks seem to have more of a power that I’d feel more… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds good wit your normal voice. Actually, I feel tha both voices combined fa this one; your rhymes keep tha heat up! Keep dat “pen & pad,” ya heard me? Luv while I’m high, especially nappin’ wit edibles in my system & then, my mind generates somethin’ awesome! I jot tha thoughts down fa my upcomin’ music ideas; stay tuned, soon! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it’s pretty vicious! Luvin’ how you continuously give ‘em tha works; definitely a plus! “Gifted” at its finest!! This turned out ta be much betta than I thought it would be; good shit! Shout out ta PK1 on tha outro, here…! My Rating: 4.7

 

 

05. “All Bets On Me”

Producer: Like O

Not too often do I do just individual song reviewz, instead of CD/mixtape/album reviewz. However, this one took tha cake, on December 16, 2019, while I was on house arrest. Though a live review version was released that day, here’s tha review in text form:

 

Yeah, Like O! Sounds like a cool lil’ new anthem fa Mr. 225 himself! Feelin’ how he feelin’ tha luuuuuuuucccck, like tha Lucky Dog like me! Nice job on tha hook; definitely feelin’ your energy! Hearin’ what you got on tha 1^st verse and you got a lotta consistent, fast-soundin’ rappin’ goin’ on; nice! “My grindin’ retawded; I’m cookoo;” yup! Been “cookoo” since ’07 wit tha “Full Throttle” dayz! Nice job wit tha 1^st verse, Boxx, you Hungry Genius! I will end this decade off wit this one & open up wit it on my playlist; stay tuned! So much ta devour, here! “A pint of lean,” huh, Boxx? You gettin’ me jealous, now! Five months clean; don’t I look sarcastically happy?! Smh, but nice job wit what you brought to tha 2^nd verse! Set tha chip on Boxx, as you say after tha 3^rd hook; nice job! Nice job wit this outro, too; props fa makin’ a comeback!

To add: Shout out ta PK1 on tha intro & I hope that I neva have ta be “clean” in my life, again!! Those times were times that made me stronger, tho I try not to reminisce or remember those times, ya feel me?! Lol, PK1 really inta these “bets!” My Current Rating: 4.8

 

 

06. “Dem Bandz Go”

Producer: EQ

Though I don’t fuck wit rap that’s all about “bandz, bandz, bandz,” I feel like you’re an exception, here. Well, we’ll see when I hear it (even tho wit EQ, that should tell me it’s a go, already)… >>> A lil’ bit of a slower sound from EQ on tha beat, here; let’s see how you do on tha track, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds great wit tha way you deliver tha aggressive, consistent rhymes; can’t deny ‘em! Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds cool fa somethin’ simple. Like, no matter tha “bandz,” I already know that Hungry Boy Records official wit it! Like, Bumpy Knuckles got me fulla dem edibles—tha only outlet in BR fa me, so far! Lol, Johnny Hu$tle was thrown off by that chocolate piece I had, lol… Anyway, hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it sounds dope wit how you keepin’ this shit on lock; can’t deny what you bring! Glad I can take time out fa this review, ta listen ta this mixtape & fa me ta be able ta show da luv I can show, in this YoungBoy’d world of 2020…! Lol, a “money dance” on tha outro, too? Funny ta say that I’m feelin’ how you comin’ wit this “dance,” lol… My Rating: 4.3

 

 

07. “Metaphor Macking” feat. Howard Hall & Drea K

Producer: Deadly Soundz

Props fa hookin’ up wit 2 Saint & tha Deadly Soundz crew fa this one; lookin’ forward ta hearin’ you turn up, again! >>> Slowin’ down wit this sound, here…; sounds like quality, slow music, though it coulda been toward tha end of tha mixtape? Then again, iz this y’all definition of a breather from all tha recent energy? Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from you & it sounds great wit how you comin’ through wit tha unique rhymes, as always… Whether it’s aggressive or in a shmart way, you know how ta come through wit it! Hearin’ tha hook & it’s mainly just a lil’ bit of talkin’ & tha features holdin’ down tha background vocals? Not bad but without a hook on a track like this, it does look like it falls behind your previous vibes… Lol @ tha ending wit tha “my dick iz two inches… from tha flo, hoe!” Well, I said, “Ending,” tho you & PK1 on tha outro; good shit. Also, tha site, http://vote4boxx.com – “ah, you know!” My Rating: 3.6

 

 

08. “Boxx & DJ PK1 Cypher”

Gon get it in…! >>> Goin’ from “0 To 100” on this one, here? Though I’m like, “Fuck tha jacked beats,” this sounds nice wit how you comin’ through wit tha consistent rhymes… Tha 2^nd beat switched to a Mod Productions beat, huh? Sounds good wit how you keepin’ it goin’…! Also, them northeast beats? Feelin’ your non-stop energy, here; I’ll give you tha props… My Rating: 4.2

 

 

09. “Letter To Boosie”

Producer: Boundless Beats

I’ono; I kinda fucks wit “Boosie,” tho I’ve always been for tha underdog… >>> Interestin’ way ta write, record & rap this poetry, here; nice…! I like how you mention “spit” & “I know about saliva,” lol; great way ta represent your “spit” (raps)! Nice that you have this connection wit “Boosie,” as I have a connection like this wit his cousin, Doe-Doe; definitely feelin’ tha channeled energy…! Still, these tracks with no hooks don’t really spark too much excitement fa me, overall. Like, if they’re gonna have no hooks, just be a 16; that’s all you need. I like how you end tha track off wit tha way you close a letter; good shit… My Rating: 3.5

 

 

½time: “Ah, you know” what it iz, Boxx! A 4.3-rated release, so far; good shit! Luvin’ tha production & ear you have fa beats, here! Good shit, especially wit tha aggression & how you put your all inta this shit! Glad we been connected since tha 1^st day I shmoked weed, back on March 5, 2009! Keep tha heat goin’ wit your passion, aggression, wisdom & tha appetite fa success!!

 

 

10. “On Purpose” feat. Max Minelli

Producer: Beat Bangerz

Looks like a dope collab, here… Max may’ve said he “retired,” tho I feel like he (as well as yourself) would be great for my upcomin’ mega BR collab. Like, two barz; that’s all I want! Can’t wait till that moment comes but fa now… >>> Party like it’s 2009, again? “I’m swaggin’, I’m surfin’;” tho a corny tyme fa me—despite me 1^st talkin’ ta you that year—it beats tha jail, YoungBoy, not-working tymes of 2019, tho! Like, a Nu$$ie-Dead year was better than a year?! Yuck…!! I’ll take 2020 over 2019 anyday; I mean dat!! Anyway, cool hook & tha beat pretty nice from tha BBz… Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse & I’m feelin’ how you always drop tha quality rhymes, ya heard me? Got Max on tha 2^nd verse & it’s pretty dope wit how his brain works; good shit from a 41-year-old like him! Hope he realize he ain’t old! I’ll be that age wit you in 2029 & best believe, we’ll still be providin’ dat passion! Wit that bein’ said, great job, Max; glad you fucks wit Boxx & Knuckles! A 3^rd verse from Boxx, here, comin’ through wit mo consistentness! So much ta devour, ya dig?! My Rating: 4.0

 

 

11. “Get No Pass” feat. General Mark

Producer: EQ

Let’s get it in wit dis one…! >>> Gotta luv EQ’s beat intros; they creep in slowly & then, “da-da-da-da-da-daaa!!” Definitely feelin’ this hook; luvin’ how you won’t let your enemies & frienemies in! That’s how I feel, nowadayz! Like, if any1 crosses me wrong wit dat fake shit, they gotta pay $100.00 ta re-enter my life, ya heard me? Got tha 1^st verse from Mark, here & it’s pretty dope on this EQ beat; definitely nice shit! Luvin’ what y’all comin’ through wit, here; definitely what da bidness iz! I know I gon have you on my mega BR collab, Boxx, but I have a brilliant idea fa a collab we can do. Hmm…, anotha idea that no1 has eva done, b4? Wait till you hear what I have in stores…! Until then, here you are on tha 2^nd verse & you’re comin’ through wit some good street shit, as well as your unique, shmart rhymes…! Also, not sure if you catch my words that start wit “SM” but since Bobby Shmurda came on to tha scene six years ago, I’ve been spellin’ “SM” words as “SHM”, especially “shmoke,” ya heard me? Got a 3^rd verse from you, here & it’s pretty dope; glad you keepin’ tha energy & rhymes comin’! An unstoppable Boxx!! Seems a lil’ long fa 2020 standards but at least there’s 100% quality in what y’all bring, here…! “Slow feet don’t eat!” Also, props on tha “Tony Knuckles” shout-out, toward tha end…! My Rating: 4.7

 

 

12. “Popular Loner” feat. B. Powell

Producer: EQ

How will this one rank vs. tha other EQ Tha Misfit productions? >>> EQ goin’ wit a high-pitch vocal sample in tha beginning, here…; hmm… Hearin’ tha hook from this Powell dude & his name looks like a singer, rather than a rapper? Decent rhymes on tha hook but then, tha creepy sound of his voice comes out wit tha singin’… I have ta say, that’s a good combo, regardless of how I feel about it. Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse & it’s pretty dope; your consistency of tha rhymes goes ham!! Hearin’ you on tha 2^nd verse & it’s nice wit how you keep these rhymes goin’. Like, I definitely dig how you don’t take a breath…! Then again, that’s tha better style of recording? Like, record one line at a tyme? I think so… My Rating: 4.1

 

 

13. “With All Due Respect (Middlechild Freestyle)”

Goin’ wit a freestyle fa this one? Thought those dayz were kinda dead, especially when you have to buy err-body’s music, these dayz? Like, Spotify, not DatPiff? >>> Of course, you sound great wit your rhymes & aggression, here. However, after spendin’ $100’s & $1,000’s on recording, beats & features, like, why waste tha time, energy & money on a jacked beat? Either way, I like that line, “I’m dope like a cocoa leaf;” huh bruh! Just know that when I review these jointz, everythang comes inta play. Like, you may be a 5.0 wit your rhymes & aggression but if tha beat ain’t fa me/a jacked beat, it gon mix in wit my overall rating, ya feel me? So, if this looks like it ain’t that great, it’s not what you may think. Also, prolly coulda kept this down ta 120 seconds, rather than 3:00+, since it’s a freestyle. Once again, great, consistent rhymes but spend anotha paycheck on an EQ beat, wink, wink! My Rating: 3.2

 

 

14. “The Box (Freestyle)”

Lol; I’ono, Fredo Bang already had his share wit this one, earlier in tha year… >>> Sounds like you’re havin’ fun, here, but once again, this shoulda cost you $0.00 ta come up with. Like, please tell me you put less than a penny inta this, no offense…? Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse & it sounds like you suffocated tha “The Box”, Boxx (tha beat), lol (how you like those double words & titles)… I like how you rhyme “Nipsey” & all those words wit “E”…(er, lol), at tha end of tha lines…! Yeah, shout out ta “Tony,” sayin’ that “no one can fuck wit you!” Glad he have tha both of our backs! “My mind iz equipped wit a lotta equipment;” huh bruh…! Once again, just like wit tha J Cole jacked beat, this applies tha same way. My Rating: 3.1

 

 

15. “Hidden Gems” feat. Big Head Da Dome Doctor

Producer: Beat Bangerz

Goin’ wit Big Head’s full stage name, here (Big Head Da Dome Doctor)… Also, diggin’ your titles; they ring “Genius,” in your name! >>> Finally, back ta tha original beats & a nice feature, here! Feelin’ tha hook, here; y’all do a great job! Tha 2^nd ½ of tha hook sounds like a “hidden” singer? Either way, cool lil’ track, so far… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from you & it’s pretty nice; you don’t stop wit your “lyrical monster” shit! Keep it up!! Glad Big Head still keepin’ his “Out The Mud Entertainment” goin’, just as he shouted out b4 tha 2^nd verse came in…! Head comin’ through wit his 42-year-old quality, here; definitely nice! Hope he realize he don’t age, as well! I like passin’ through Brice Street in BR, too; hope tha two of us link up, one day! I’ll neva forget tha 1^st tyme he talked ta me, nine years ago: “You sound like you’re fulla dem quaaludes,” lol! That was even b4 my 1^st high, too! Can’t imagine what edibles sounds like ta him, in 2020, lol…! Keepin’ this shit goin’ wit you on tha 3^rd verse, here, strictly infectin’ tha hood wit your “chameleon venom,” I may call it (aggression, wisdom & consistency)! My Rating: 4.5

 

 

16. “They Hate It” feat. Samuel Maurice

Producer: A-One Productions

“Ah, you know!” >>> Sounds like a cool lil’ 2^nd collab from tha two of y’all, here… Surprised ta say that I like tha “Faith Cry” collab betta but this still nice… Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse & it cool; glad you wise, no matter tha tyme! Lol @ “lawn chairs on Labor Day,” as far as a folding reference; of all dayz, lol. Then again, you picked a “day” I’ve been in Louisiana twice, so I guess that’s a good reference, lol? Tha 2^nd verse’s pretty nice, of course; you keep tha non-stop consistency goin’! No1 can hold up ta you, lyrically! Just always keep it fun, fa tha streetz, fa tha shmokers, fa tha clubs & fa tha peeps like myself, ya heard me? PK, are you hypin’ me up fa tha next track on here…? My Rating: 3.9

 

 

17. “Turning Lane”

Producer: Like O

Anotha one fa Mr. O, here…; let’s get it!! >>> Oh boy, sounds like a slow track fa tha bitches…? A hidden-featured singer on tha hook, here? Despite “shmokin’ high dro,” on tha hook, this sounds like a hook that ain’t really that special fa me… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from you & it sounds cool; I feel what you bringin’ wit tha rhymes, once again. Might not be tha best-soundin’ track on this mixtape but it ain’t somethin’ I can hate on, fully… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it sounds nice wit how you got it on lock fa tha bitches, here. Just know to keep an eye on tha population, ya dig? That means, if you gon have more kids, don’t let ‘em fuck up your career, ya feel me? My Rating: 3.3

 

 

18. “Forgiven” feat. 2 Chainz & Marsha Ambrosius

Producer: Dem Jointz

Endin’ it with…, um…, a mainstream feature? Secretly, a jacked-beat track ta end it off? *B.R.U.H. app stops playing* Oh wait, I guess it’s actually somethin’ jacked, due to it not bein’ on tha app? I’ono if this iz a blessing in disguise fa your scores, Boxx? I have a feelin’ it iz, due to tha ID. With that bein’ said, I’m just gonna leave this one as an uncounted, unrated track, until I hear it…

11.10.2020 EDIT: Found tha mixtape on YouTube; let’s give this one a listen… >>> Sounds nice wit tha beginning in where you reference “feelin’ paralyzed,” when it came to tha death of “Nipsey;” I feel dat. Rhymes are definitely A+, wit how you come through wit tha consistent lyrics. However, once again, this just a lil’ freestyle-soundin’ track, so I have to rate it how I rate it, overall. Tha hook kinda boring & sad-soundin’; coulda just left this one at one verse… Regardless, here you are on tha 2^nd verse, comin’ through wit tha dope lyrics, once again. Still, couldn’t’ve used these lyrics/energy on an original beat? Tha outro sounds rough wit how you experienced goin’ over to a house ta hear about “congestive heart failure;” *sigh*. It’s like, wit me, eva since my brother died, it’s almost as if sadness & depressin’ vibes shouldn’t exist; we’re stronger than that…! My Rating: 2.7

 

 

Overall: I have ta say, Boxx, awesome job wit what you brought to tha table, here! Eleven years ago, you made a song wit Gates called “Came A Long Way” & though you’ve always had tha spark in tha undaground, Louisiana game, you know your presence done “Came A Long Way”, like your ’09 track! Like I may’ve said, if this entire mixtape woulda been all fulla original beats, you coulda had yourself a full feast of me 100% appreciatin’ tha vibes. Then again, you must please err-body & I know how dat be… Either way, keep tha passion alive! You know your worth; keep bei’ valuable!

 

 

Rankings:

 

17. “Forgiven” feat. 2 Chainz & Marsha Ambrosius 2.7

16. “The Box (Freestyle)” 3.1

15. “With All Due Respect (Middlechild Freestyle)” 3.2

14. “Turning Lane” 3.3

13. “Letter To Boosie” 3.5

12. “Metaphor Macking” feat. Howard Hall & Drea K 3.6

11. “They Hate It” feat. Samuel Maurice 3.9

10. “On Purpose” feat. Max Minelli 4.0

09. “Popular Loner” feat. B. Powell 4.1

08. “Boxx & DJ PK1 Cypher” 4.2

07. “Dem Bandz Go” 4.3

06. “Faith Cry” feat. Samuel Maurice 4.4

05. “Hidden Gems” feat. Big Head Da Dome Doctor 4.5

04. “Blinded By Ambition” 4.7

03. “Get No Pass” feat. General Mark 4.7

02. “All Bets On Me” 4.8

01. “Pandemic Pressure (Intro)” 4.9

 

 

Average Rating Review:

 

Total Score:                      67.9

Total Songs:                      / 17

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Average Review Rating:   4.0

My Underground Playlist Adds: July 2020

Dolla Bill Da Last Man feat. WNC Pooh "Do It Dumb"



Mike Rich "Going Nu$$ie"



Max Minelli "From A Different Cloth"



G-Lane Steve "Ego"



70th Street Carlos feat. Big Cheezy "Action"



Lil' Mike 23 "3-Step"



Bubba "California"



Bubba "Osama"



Hashtag Blakk "South Side"



70th Street Carlos "Investigators"

Review #1,939: Max Minelli "Cold Day In Hell"

Reviewed on 6.29.2020 (Review #1,939)

As I’m almost an hour away from my full-time job, lemme get this last review in, right quick: Max Minelli Cold Day In Hell, courtesy of Crushed Entertainment! Sadly, Max retired from tha rap business at age 40 (now, 41) but bein’ 32, I don’t see a retirement happenin’, anytime soon (fa me)! Max said he was bored, durin’ these quarantined times & just wanted ta drop a lil’ sumthin’, sumthin’; that’s what’s up! Let’s see how dis shit goes…! Start Time: 7:26 PM | End Time: 7:58 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 #1,939) reviewed on 6.29.2020 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To Release: https://songwhip.com/max-minelli/cold-day-in-hell

01. The Squalee Honest Truth

>>> This shit sounds nice, fa an intro; I definitely feelin’ what’s bein’ said, here! I thank “Corona” done knocked people down; only tha real Gz survive! My Rating: N/A

02. “Amongst The Wolves”
Producer: Jondo

>>> Sounds like an anticipatin’ beat start, here; hope tha excitement continues…! Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse & it sounds great; neva-agin’ Max style, here! Tha hook sounds cool; I digz it. Almost was thrown off by you attemptin’ ta use auto-tune but it sounds nice wit how you harmonize it/have this title ta back you up…! Continuin’ on, hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & yeah, I know what it be like, now, wit tha “fake” shit (“you my brotha,” as you say); definitely nice…! “You see disappointment on my face;” yeah, Max! Say it! Likin’ how tha beat goes, “Yeah, hoe…,” toward tha end; good sample… My Rating: 4.2

03. “Hand On The Bible”
Producer: B-Bangerz

>>> This sounds dope; definitely nice wit how you comin’ through on tha beginning, here! Hearin’ tha hook & it nice, too; great job ova this good beat fa tha streetz…! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds good; luv how you so hypnotized inta knowin’ what it iz ta make quality music fa tha streetz! Good shit! As this shit continues, you really sound lost in this shit (in a good way); what a hypnotizin’ hook! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & you got this shit continuin’ ta be on lock; good shit, Max! My Rating: 4.0

04. “Cold Day In Hell”
Producer: Jondo

>>> Beat sounds good; feelin’ what you got goin’ on wit dis track, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & I’m feelin’ tha consistent rhymes; definitely a plus! Tha hook sounds good, too, as you bring tha coldest “day,” when it comes ta “Hell,” ya heard me? Great 2^nd verse, too, wit how you comin’ through wit a cool flow & nice shout out ta “Wookee,” as well! Gotta “say” what you gotta “say,” ya heard me? Retired or not! My Rating: 4.3

05. “Beautifully Orchestrated”
Producer: Jondo

>>> Excellent transition wit tha beat (from tha previous track)? Awesome! Luv how it blended & how you comin’ through on this harmonized hook…! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & I’m glad it shows that you enjoyin’ this shit; definitely what’s up! Tha hook sounds good fa tha streetz, too; definitely “orchestrated” in a beautiful way, ya heard me? Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & you take a risk wit tha voice effect shit. However, I don’t hear any signs of shit bein’ wack & abused; you even switch back to tha organic voice, too! Keep it goin’, M-to-tha-A-to-tha-X! My Rating: 4.2

½time: Props fa keepin’ tha quality comin’, Max! Hope you don’t stay retired, permanently! Fuck a 6ix9ine snitch fa makin’ you not fit into tha rap world, today! You think my autistic-ass fit, in tha beginning? Had ta prove myself, ya heard me? Either way, keep these bangerz comin’! A 4.2 for tha ½time rating; it’s up…!

06. “Better Bring A Gun”
Producer: B-Bangerz

>>> A decent start, here; not too sure how much I’ll feel this slower shit… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it aight; I don’t have hate for it… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds cool; likin’ how this title yells “pre” to shit (“pre”-production, “pre”pare, you know)… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & yeah, I feel dis, especially tha “ankle bracelet” part; dat was me, smh! Hatin’-asses did dat ta me, when I deserved ta win! I hope ta win, one day but fa now, just preparin’ fa tha big future, ya heard me? Keep tha rhymes goin’…! Tha rest of this shit sounds nice, too; sounds betta than average, overall… My Rating: 3.9

07. “You Eat What You Kill”
Producer: X-Fyle

>>> Sounds like a good lil’ track fa tha streetz, here; nice job, X…! Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse & it sounds good wit how you bring dat real-life shit to tha streetz, as always! Been a long time comin’, ya heard me? Gotta keep grindin’! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & this sounds good; feelin’ tha “free C-Murder” shit at all times! He’ll be back, one day; always have tha faith! Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse & your flow definitely catchy wit how you spit dis shit; definitely nice! Hope you always “keep it” goin’! Hook da truth—tha title tha truth, ya heard me? My Rating: 4.2

08. “Neva” feat. YellaJazz
Producer: Jondo

>>> Sounds like a good beat & hook, here; feelin’ what you got goin’ on durin’ tha 1^st verse, ya heard me? You know how ta contribute tha catchy shit fa tha streetz! No boring vibes, here! Hearin’ tha YellaJazz chick on tha 2^nd verse & she cool; I’m feelin’ her gangsta style, here. I’m sick of tha females takin’ ova tha rap game, these dayz, but this chick gets it in… Also, likin’ tha “bow” shit in tha beat outro, toward tha end; good goin’! My Rating: 4.2

09. “From A Different Cloth”
Producer: B-Bangerz

>>> Anotha tight beat fa tha streetz, here, as well as tha catchy titles & hooks! Great job, Max! You know you own thangz! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & I’m feelin’ how you “let [dat] shit marinate;” good shit! You know what’s spicy & hot! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it’s pretty dope, as well; you know what it iz! Looks like I like all these tracks tha same; that’s just how I categorize your music, I guess? My Max collection? My Rating: 4.2

10. “Dead Homiez”
Producer: Happy Perez

>>> Beat sounds pretty impressive, wit tha sample (sounds like cryin’ or moanin’? I think it sounds like a tight contribution!)…! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds good wit what you got goin’ on, here… Gangsta shit don’t die at age 41; you know how ta bring tha heat! Hearin’ tha hook & you got this shit on lock; likin’ how this sounds & what you believe in…! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & you keepin’ this shit goin’; props to tha Pain! I like how you rhyme “Minnesota” wit “my shoulder;” keep dat “shoulder” up! I luv that “can’t bury your memory” line & how you said it; pure ‘90s!! Also, it sounds like you’re in tha middle of tha woods? Definitely interestin’; I’m feelin’ what you & P got, fa tha 2020’s! See, if you “retired” now (again), in 2020 & didn’t release anythang else till you turn 60, in 2039, you will still have tha consistency of releasin’ somethin’ in every decade, ya heard me? You got dis! Nice lil’ ending, too, with showin’ your respects to tha blacks that got killed, shamelessly; good shit! My Rating: 4.3

Overall: So glad you decided to make some music, again! Great job wit this interestin’ street content, Max! You deserve ta keep havin’ success & I’m glad I spent my money on this shit, just ta support you! Keep ya head up fa these streetz; they needz you!!

Rankings:

09. “Better Bring A Gun” 3.9

08. “Hand On The Bible” 4.0

07. “Neva” feat. YellaJazz 4.2

06. “From A Different Cloth” 4.2

05. “Amongst The Wolves” 4.2

04. “Beautifully Orchestrated” 4.2

03. “You Eat What You Kill” 4.2

02. “Dead Homiez” 4.3

01. “Cold Day In Hell” 4.3

Average Rating Review:

Total Score:                      37.5

Total Songs:                      / 09

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Average Review Rating:   4.2

Review #1,336: 2 Slugz a.k.a. Slugz Lucas "No Handouts (Hosted by DJ Ya Boy Earl)"

Reviewed on 10.30.2013 (Review #1,336)

Time fa Boss Click Muzik ta stand up, here: 2 Slugz a.k.a. Slugz Lucas No Handouts (Hosted by DJ Ya Boy Earl) iz what I finna review! Start Time: 8:06 PM | End Time: 9:32 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 an artist who claimed they “get money,” 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!!

© 2013 CD Review (Review #1,336) reviewed on 10.30.2013 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: http://indy.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/24135/2-slugz-no-handouts.html

01. “No Handouts (Intro)”
LOL, my 1^st review:

>>> I really like how you sound in tha beginning, here; always C.A.F.—cool as fuck! Consistent rhymes!! Soundin’ cool throughout this whole intro; good shit! And, Earl on tha outro, here; gotta feel how anticipated he iz!! My Rating: 4.3

What wound up bein’ my 2^nd review (without realizing):

>>> Really likin’ how you comin’ through on tha intro, here; gotta feel it! Betta than tha Lil’ Snupe 16 & Runnin’ CD I previously reviewed; you got dat good vibe, here! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse (or, only verse, based off this length), and it sounds good… LOL, tha “Instagram flexin’” line again, from a previous song. Oh, I think this was tha “No Handout (Intro)”. LOL, forgot tha intro was incorrect… Oh wait, this iz tha intro… LOL, I wound up rating it tha same, twice; weird… My Rating: 4.3

02. “You Ain’t Gotta Lie”

>>> Ooh, this sounds catchy wit tha beat and how you deliver tha hook! This one that “You Ain’t Gotta Lie”; tight shit! Tha 1^st verse sounds good, here; you keepin’ tha sound up! Can’t deny Slugz! Always sounds like you’ve neva had a bad moment; you keep bein’ uplifted! Tha 2^nd verse sounds pretty good, too. Almost thought tha 1^st ½ of it sounds a lil’ off-beat, but I can’t front on listenin’ ta you right now, Slugz! My Rating: 4.4

03. “Cell Phone Ringin’” Feat. Zoom

Keep ‘em comin’! >>> Sounds like a “Welcome To Jamrock” sample in tha beginning; let’s see what this about… Earl obsessed wit swaggin’, here… Tha 1^st verse ain’t too bad, here… Okay, this tha “Cell Phone Ringin’” song, finally… Ooh @ Zoom on tha 2^nd verse; sounds like Juvie, and sounds like a great black dude! Like, when you see a black dude and they just proud of who they are? Well, that’s what he sounds like, and I’m definitely feelin’ what he bringin’ to tha table!! Shit-fuckin’-yeah!! My Rating: 4.4

04. “Insane”

B_Bangerz doin’ tha beat, here! >>> Good reppin’ in tha beginning, Earl! “Boss Click Muzik!” Here’s tha “Insane” song; lol, startin’ off wit tha 1^st verse wit tha title! Catchy, consistent rhymes on tha 1^st verse from you, Slugz! Good shit! Tha 2^nd verse sounds good, here; straight “wiggin’, bruh,” lol! My Rating: 4.3

05. “Tomorrow” Feat. Young Racks

True dat! >>> Nice vibe, here; sounds like you’re focused!! LOL, this “Tomorrow”, wit some “alright, alright” shit in tha background, too! Catchy job; ironic dat Rocko’s “Tomorrow” came on Music Choice: Rap as a lil’ throwback today. Haven’t heard it in a while; can’t believe it’s five years old! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse, and we startin’ wit tha Young Racks dude! I luv tha peeps you be teamin’ up wit, Slugz; they official wit it! Gotta give it up ta this Racks dude, comin’ through nicely fa you! Now, here you are on tha 2^nd verse, comin’ through nicely on tha 2^nd verse, too! “Bustin’ like piñataz!” My Rating: 4.3

06. “On That R. Kelly” Feat. Mac Soul

A bonus ta end, which iz not on tha back cover? Let’s see what we got, here… >>> Funny how Earl’s still in tha background. I neva thought that my weird-thinking mix-and-mastering that I do would be easier to hear… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse, and we got you, comin’ through wit an okay vibe. LOL, I’m not sure about this title. We’ll see what happens… Anyway, it’s you on tha 2^nd verse, comin’ through wit some good shit fa tha ladies, as you’re active on ‘em, lol! My Rating: 4.0

07. “Click Juice” Feat. Codakk Demond

LOL, I was just thinkin’ about “Juice”-titled songs, earlier today. I remember hangin’ wit my boy, Juice, from my 1^st college, and there bein’ “Juice”-titled songs out, back in’ 08 (Kane & Abel “Get Rite Juice” & Tyga “Coconut Juice”), lol! Lookin’ forward ta hearin’ this! >>> Hearin’ tha 1^st second, and it sounds like this tha “Click Juice”; let’s see… Yup; sounds like a good hook and all about gettin’ fucked up! Nice job wit tha 1^st verse, Slugz; good shit! Codakk sounds catchy on tha 2^nd verse; “listen very carefully” ‘cause he deliverin’ some great shit! “My secret weapon;” this dude’s official wit it, fa dat Boss Click! My Rating: 4.3

08. “Star”
B-to-tha-Bangerz! >>> This sounds catchy; I like how tha beat sounds, as well as how you sound on this, Slugz! Nice job wit tha 1^st verse… This one’s “Star”. LOL, thought it was gonna be tha bonus track… Damn, 37 seconds of silence at tha end? Not cool… My Rating: 4.2

09. “One Life To Live” Feat. Chop & Chess
>>> Sounds like a forgivin’ song… Sounds catchy, and it sounds familiar? LOL, I got tha right title here, based off of swapping (“One Life To Live”). Hearin’ tha 1^st verse, and it’s you, comin’ through wit your “status up;” that’s what’s “up!” Really feelin’ tha hook, as I’m hearin’ it for tha 2^nd time! Gotta luv how you “put your heart and soul” inta it! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse, and I dunno if I wanna say this, but they give me a Meek Mill feel—that sounds so 2008, when I say that name. Anyway, anotha good collab! Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse from Chess here, and it sounds like it fits. And, an Earl check-in at tha end… My Rating: 4.3

½time: So far, off to a great start, just as I expected!! Slugz, you definitely holdin’ it down, and as much as I enjoy Earl, I have ta say, will he get outta tha background and come center? Either way, 4.3 for tha current CD rating!! Also, sometimes, during tha ½ point, I call folks, see if they’ll answer. Lemme see if you’ll answer, real quick… Of course, Slugz answered (forgot that I didn’t give him my new #)! 6:57! Also, got tha ‘Slugz hookup’ on thangz, so I got ta hear some interesting thangz! Glad we’ve been connected since Spring 2009!

10. “100 Roundz” Feat. Live Boy Scooter

Lookin’ forward ta hearin’ this! I know you can last “100 roundz,” Slugz! >>> I like how Earl’s in tha intro, here, but he sounds way too far deep in tha background, lol? Anyway, title mix-up? Sounds like you’re sayin’, “100 Roundz,” a lot, here, which iz one of your titles…? Weird, but I’ll see what happens… Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse, and it sounds good, just as catchy as tha hook. Tha 2^nd verse sounds good here, too; keep it comin’! Oh, here’s a feature: Okay, I guess this iz “100 Roundz” and not “You Ain’t Gotta Lie”. We got Live Boy Scooter on tha 3^rd verse, here, and he crazy wit it!! Gotta luv how he comin’ through wit it!! Fastness, hood shit; gotta luv it!! How many times I gon say it?! “Gotta luv it!!!” Good outro from Earl, too… My Rating: 4.4

11. “Jumpin’” Feat. Bigg Nick & J.Beezie

>>> If this tha right song, it sounds good for a start… Sounds like you enjoyin’ yaself on tha 1^st verse; can’t complain about it, Slugz! Fuck! Anotha error: Damn, this gon be a confusing-ass review! This #11: “Jumpin’” Feat. Bigg Nick & J.Beezie. I’m cutting/pasting tha original titles, and swappin’ ‘em, so I don’t get confused, later on… Anyway, that Bigg Nick dude on tha 2^nd verse serious wit it!! Definitely feelin’ how he comin’ through, and forcin’ tha haterz ta “eat” sum “dick” at tha end! That dude tha truth! Hope we connect real soon! Got Beezie on tha 3^rd verse, here, comin’ through wit some nice shit, on a consistent level—damn @ tha fast rhymes on tha 4^th bar!! LOL @ tha ending from Earl, broadcastin’ from, like, a baseball field! My Rating: 4.4

12. “Freaky”

B-Bangerz! >>> Let’s see if this “Freaky”—oh, Earl said tha title in tha beginning. Here we go again wit tha title swap… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse, and it sounds great on this beat! Slugz, you know you tha truth if you “skeeted in her hair!!” Damn, Slugz!! I like how Earl appears in tha hooks, outta nowhere. LOL, he’s so buried in tha background!! Nice job wit tha 2^nd verse, too, Slugz! You wild wit it!! My Rating: 4.3

13. “Runnin’ Ya Trap”

>>> Sounds like you on some gangsta shit, here… Tha hook sounds nice; blends in nice from tha 1^st verse! Let’s keep it goin’ wit tha 2^nd verse, here… Sounds good; sounds like it went by quickly… LOL, Earl on tha ending! My Rating: 4.2

14. “Free”
LOL. >>> Nice beginning, wit a really slow beat, lol! Sounds catchy wit tha 1^st verse, as your “dick” iz all ova these hoes, lol! Here’s “Free”, and what do ya know? Tha title on tha mp3 file iz correct! That’s a first fa this CD! Or, iz this “On That R. Kelly”, based off tha 2^nd verse? I dunno, but we’ll see wit tha next song. I think I got this right, though, since it’s only you on this joint… Tha 2^nd verse sounds good, too; can’t deny it! My Rating: 4.2

15. “Over Here” Feat. LEXCann

>>> Who’s “Alexis,” or what Earl said in tha beginning? Let’s see what gon happen… Sounds like a cool joint wit tha hook, here… Oh, this ain’t “Free”; this “Over Here”; really hoppin’ wit tha titles! Now, I see who tha featured person iz… She’s on tha 1^st verse, and she sounds good, fa a youngin. Hearin’ you on tha 2^nd verse, here, and it sounds nice. Glad you “loaded,” Slugz! Always gotta be “loaded;” it’s a great feelin’! Even got your “clothes soakin’ wet!” Sounds like you live a crazy/cool life; at least you ain’t gotta worry ‘bout no kids, unlike all these weirdos that have these crazy lives that I deal with! My Rating: 4.2

16. “Tear It Up” Feat. Drewsky

>>> This one iz “Tear It Up”… Not bad wit tha singin’ on tha hook, here! Here comes tha 1^st verse, and this Drewsky dude’s sexed-up, lol. Here you are on tha 2^nd verse, comin’ through wit some catchy shit; immediately wants her, lol! My Rating: 4.1

17. “All Week” Feat. Lil’ Cali

Yes, a Lil’ Cali feature! LOL, I had a dream last night, and Lil’ Cali was in it. We was in Wilkes-Barre (about 40 minutes from my house), in some meeting (forgot what it was about). And, in order to get to it, I think, you had to fall down a really deep hole, underground. We tried to get some selfies and then, we went to Wal-Mart. I was tryin’ to upload tha pics, but there was no wi-fi. LOL, shout out ta Cali! His birthday was ironically two months ago today! >>> Tha beat sounds nice, here; sounds like that 2006 – 2008-soundin’ jiggin’ music!! Oh shit, this tha Lil’ Cali feature!! Can’t wait ta continue hearin’ this!! Catchy 1^st verse, and tha hook’s catchy, too; you doin’ tha damn thang, Slugz!! Here’s Cali on tha 2^nd verse, and lol, I thought he was gon “get head,” but he “duckin’ tha feds.” :( Great joint right chea!! Cali did tha damn thang; keep grindin’!! My Rating: 4.5

18. “Not This Time” Feat. Leezy & B.D.B.

>>> I’m likin’ tha quiet intro a lot, here… Had no idea what this was gon be, but it’s “Not This Time”… Tha hook sounds good/catchy fa this beat. Tha 1^st verse sounds good, too, from you. Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse, and it sounds good, here… Not sure who on tha 2^nd verse outta tha features, but good shit… Sounds like a lil’ break before tha 3^rd verse? Now, tha 3^rd verse, and it’s not bad… Nice job wit tha outro, Earl; gotta put tha contact info out there! Can’t believe I’ve been in contact wit you fa almost a ½ decade, Slugz! My Rating: 4.1

19. “Burn One” (Codakk Demond Feat. Slugz Lucas, B.D.B. & Mac Soul)
Not included…? My Rating: N/A

Overall: Okay, I screwed up tha titles to #01 & #11; lemme go back and see what they iz… LOL, #01 & #13 are tha intro… Based off tha feature, #11 must be “On That R. Kelly”? One that’s not on here iz tha bonus track: “Burn One” (Codakk Demond Feat. Slugz Lucas, B.D.B. & Mac Soul). Also, this iz how I reviewed tha CD, which was tha order it was in on LiveMixtapes:

01. “No Handouts (Intro)”

02. “100 Roundz” Feat. Live Boy Scooter

03. “Jumpin’” Feat. Bigg Nick & J.Beezie

04. “Freaky”

05. “Runnin’ Ya Trap”

06. “Over Here” Feat. LEXCann

07. “Not This Time” Feat. Leezy & B.D.B.

08. “Cell Phone Ringin’” Feat. Zoom

09. “Insane”

10. “Tomorrow” Feat. Young Racks

11. “On That R. Kelly” Feat. Mac Soul

12. “One Life To Live” Feat. Chop & Chess

13. “No Handouts (Intro)”

14. “Free”

15. “Tear It Up” Feat. Drewsky

16. “All Week” Feat. Lil’ Cali

17. “You Ain’t Gotta Lie”

18. “Click Juice” Feat. Codakk Demond

19. “Star”

I wound up puttin’ it in tha correct order in my review (according to tha back cover). Anyway, I thought this was a great CD, in your own wayz, Slugz!! I enjoyed it; you did tha damn thang wit this one!! Keep up tha great work!! But, I don’t think they should’ve mixed tha tracklist up this bad. Why couldn’t someone like Kevin Gates suffer tha consequences of a mixed-up tracklisting, lol?

Rankings:

18.       “On That R. Kelly” Feat. Mac Soul 4.0

17.       “Tear It Up” Feat. Drewsky 4.1

16.       “Not This Time” Feat. Leezy & B.D.B. 4.1

15.       “Star” 4.2

14.       “Over Here” Feat. LEXCann 4.2

13.       “Free” 4.2

12.       “Runnin’ Ya Trap” 4.2

11.        “No Handouts (Intro)” 4.3

10.       “Insane” 4.3

09.       “Freaky” 4.3

08.       “Tomorrow” Feat. Young Racks 4.3

07.       “One Life To Live” Feat. Chop & Chess 4.3

06.       “Click Juice” Feat. Codakk Demond 4.3

05.       “You Ain’t Gotta Lie” 4.4

04.       “100 Roundz” Feat. Live Boy Scooter 4.4

03.    “Jumpin’” Feat. Bigg Nick & J.Beezie 4.4

02.    “Cell Phone Ringin’” Feat. Zoom 4.4

01.    “All Week” Feat. Lil’ Cali 4.5

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      76.9

Total Songs:                      / 18 (counted)

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