Review #1,912: TRU "Da Crime Family"

Reviewed on 12.27.2019 (Review #1,912)

Oh boy! Back to tha double discs! Here comes this next review fa TRU Da Crime Family, released in 1999 on No Limit Records & Priority Records!

Disc 1: Start Time: 9:22 PM | End Time: 10:17 PM

Disc 2: Start Time: 10:21 PM | End Time: 11:02 PM

Overall: Start Time: 9:22 PM | End Time: 11:02 PM

Disclaimer: I rate each song from 1.0 – 5.0; each rating iz my own opinion! I only please myself wit my ratings! I don’t care how lyrical you are, as long as it’s jammin’ enough for me to like it! I look for beats, then vocals, and then lyrics. To determine my favorites, I will differ tha 4.0 ratings. If a song gets at least a 4.0 rating from me, I love it already. If at least a 4.6 rating, I pretty much really love it, as it’s considered mindblowin’ when I hear it! Any song can earn up to a maximum of a 5.0 rating. Anything I type before “ >>> ” iz what I’m sayin’ before I listen to tha song; anything after I type “ >>> ” iz what I think of tha song while I’m listening to it. If you sound like anything too mainstream for me, have auto-tune in your vocals, or talk about nothin’ but money (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2019 CD Review (Review #1,912) reviewed on 12.27.2019 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

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01. “The Beginning”

Producer: Carlos Stephens

>>> Beat str8, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it’s decent, here… Long lil’ outro (well, intro ta this CD) from P, here, soundin’ good, I guess? My Rating: 3.6

02. “Hoody Hooo”

Producer: Chantel & KLC

>>> Sounds nice wit this energy & shit in tha beginning, here; gotta love tha title! Beat’s pretty dope, too, as it sounds like it samples Halloween or somethin’… P on tha 1^st verse, here, comin’ through as tha thug he represents in tha No Limit click; good shit! Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds dope, as I mentioned in tha beginning of this review, here; good shit! Rapid-fire 2^nd verse, here; definitely nice! Got C-Murder on tha 3^rd verse, here, comin’ through wit his dope shit; definitely a plus! Can neva deny C; he always brings tha heat! Shout out ta Master P, Silkk The Shocker & C-Murder fa holdin’ TRU down! My Rating: 4.5

03. “Dangerous In My City” feat. Fiend

Producer: O’Dell

>>> Tha 1^st verse sounds nice ta hear wit this beat & shit from Fiend helpin’ out; good shit! Got tha hook goin’ on & it str8; good job, basically… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse from Silkk & it sounds nice ta hear; great contribution…! Ooh, addin’ mo shit from Fiend, as a 2^nd part of tha 2^nd verse, here; nice job…! My Rating: 4.2

04. “Miller Boyz” feat. Ghetto Commission

Producer: Carlos Stephens

>>> Sounds nice wit tha hyped-up hook from P, as well as this bounce-soundin’ beat…! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds nice; keep up tha great work…! Got mo TRUtality comin’ from tha 2^nd part of tha 1^st verse, here, soundin’ nice; great job…! Got C on tha 2^nd verse, here, comin’ through wit dat real shit; can’t deny him, once again…! Lol, Silkk & “crack,” here? Okay fa tha 3^rd verse, overall, but then, P joins in wit Silkk; nice… My Rating: 4.1

05. “TRU Homies”

Producer: O’Dell

>>> Remakin’ tha old “I’ll Be There” lil’ song from tha soul dayz…; not that great of a hook fa me… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from C & it aight, wit this beat samplin’ that old song… Glad P luvs his “job,” on tha 2^nd verse, as he continues ta hold tha “Limit” down; nice “job.” Silkk on tha 3^rd verse, here, comin’ through wit an okay rhyme, I guess… My Rating: 2.7

06. “Don’t Judge Me” feat. Popeye & Porsha

Producer: KLC

>>> Anotha sad one? Tha hook with Porsha sounds decent; likin’ tha KL beat, tho… Hearin’ Silkk on tha 1^st verse & yeah, gotta not “judge” those that “sag” & do what they want! I know I get tha “judge” for my autistic wayz but I gon keep soldierin’ on…! Got tha Popeye dude on tha 2^nd verse, here, wit a decent verse; lyrics good but I’m not inta this sad content… Got C on tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ okay; can’t say much… My Rating: 2.9

07. “The Tank Goes On” feat. O’Dell & Porsha

Producer: Carlos Stephens

>>> Anotha remake? Lol @ “The Tank Goes On” vs. “And The Beat Goes On”, on tha hook; kinda likin’ this slow vibe… Got C on tha 1^st verse, comin’ through like a hood star, of course; nice job… P on tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ good, as this shit continues, slowly… A Silkked-Out 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ okay wit his random flow; not bad, overall… My Rating: 3.1

¼time: Tha 1^st 1/8 seemed okay, tho it sounds like tha 2^nd 1/8 seems sad & slow? A 3.6-rated CD fa Disc 1, so far; we can do betta…! Stay positive!

08. “Hard Ns” feat. Fiend

Producer: Ke’noe

>>> Sounds like a dope lil’ hook, here; nice & hype fa tha south, here! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from C & it sounds good; nice job holdin’ tha streetz down! Got P on tha 2^nd verse & he brings mo heat to tha streetz; nice…! Ain’t hear tha term “tha yo” till, like, ‘09ish & P had it here in ’99; nice! Got tha aggressive, “B-A-D” Fiend on tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ dope; nice job wit tha aggressive energy! My Rating: 4.3

09. “Stay Real” feat. Skull Duggrey

Producer: Carlos Stephens

Gotta luv Skull!! >>> Likin’ tha phone call in tha beginning, here… Sounds okay wit Silkk on tha 1^st verse, here… Tha quality of his flow/verse sounds like tha quality of tha phone call? Weird… Definitely feelin’ tha hook from Silkk & Skull; definitely nice! Gotta luv tha “real” vibe! Too bad there’s all pussies in Pussyvania, where I’m at, smh! Can’t wait ta get outta here, in tha long run! Anotha verse from Silkk, here, keepin’ tha phone call flow goin’; weird but good, I guess? Main focus iz tha hook & beat, here… My Rating: 4.0

10. “Supposed To Be My Friend” feat. Snoop Dogg

Producer: Battle Cat

>>> Sounds like we’re back to tha slow tracks, smh… Hearin’ P on tha intro, as tha singin’ hook plays & it aight, I guess… Hearin’ P on tha 1^st verse & it sounds good, basically; I’ll give it props… Got Snoop on tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ okay; nothin’ special, tho… My Rating: 3.0

11. “The Ghetto Is A Struggle” feat. Peaches

Producer: O’Dell

>>> Anotha sad-sackin’ song wit this Peaches hook… Hearin’ C on tha 1^st verse & he sound good, at least… Mo shit from C on tha 2^nd verse, here; at least it’s all C, basically… Like I say, good C but not inta these slow songs about tha “struggle.” Got Silkk on tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ decent but I’d rather hear C… My Rating: 2.8

12. “Run Away Slaves”

Producer: Mo B. Dick

>>> Good lil’ P intro & hook, here, as well as tha B beat… Got P on tha 1^st verse, here, soundin’ okay wit these rhymes. Then again, it sounds like anotha sad theme, smh… What’s wit tha really-long outro? Like, 90 seconds! Ouch! My Rating: 1.9

13. “Livin’ Like A Hustler” feat. Mo B. Dick & Peaches

Producer: Carlos Stephens

>>> Anotha sad-soundin’ song, smh…! Peaches singin’ tha hook, which sounds okay but nothin’ I’d jump fa joy fo… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from C & it sounds good wit his rhymes, at least… Mo from C on tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ okay; not tha best but an okay joint, here… My Rating: 3.2

14. “No Limit Army” feat. Mac & Pheno

Producer: MP & Suga Bear

>>> Got tha hook from P, here & it cool wit this laidback beat… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from C & it sounds good, as well; keep it goin’… Keepin’ it movin’ wit Mac on tha 2^nd verse, here, comin’ through wit some nice shit; great contribution… Pheno on tha 3^rd verse, here, comin’ through fa err-body, basically… Gotta have room fa C on tha 4^th verse, here, soundin’ nice…! Even got a 2^nd part of tha 4^th verse, here, fittin’ Silkk; not bad/good… My Rating: 3.8

½time: This 1^st disc was a lil’ too soft fa me, basically. Too many sad-soundin’ tracks & not enough energy fa tha lineup, here… Let’s see how Disc 2 does…

Rankings:

14. “Run Away Slaves” 1.9

13. “TRU Homies” 2.7

12. “The Ghetto Is A Struggle” feat. Peaches 2.8

11. “Don’t Judge Me” feat. Popeye & Porsha 2.9

10. “Supposed To Be My Friend” feat. Snoop Dogg 3.0

09. “The Tank Goes On” feat. O’Dell & Porsha 3.1

08. “Livin’ Like A Hustler” feat. Mo B. Dick & Peaches 3.2

07. “The Beginning” 3.6

06. “No Limit Army” feat. Mac & Pheno 3.8

05. “Stay Real” feat. Skull Duggrey 4.0

04. “Miller Boyz” feat. Ghetto Commission 4.1

03. “Dangerous In My City” feat. Fiend 4.2

02. “Hard Ns” feat. Fiend 4.3

01. “Hoody Hooo” 4.5

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      48.1

Total Songs:                      / 14

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Average CD Rating:       3.4

Now, tha 2^nd disc…

01. “Bounce”
Producer: Ke’noe

>>> At least there’s energy, this time!! Got tha hook wit C & it sounds dope; definitely nice! Oh boy, Silkk on tha 1^st verse… At least he comin’ through wit some catchy shit fa tha clubz, here… I think he should stick ta club bangaz, since his flow’s all ova tha place on otha tracks? Likin’ how P continues wit tha “Hoody Hooo” track’s hook, on tha start to tha 2^nd verse, here; nice shit… “Kickin’ ladies like karate,” huh, P? Deep, lol! My Rating: 4.4

02. “You’ll Never Change” feat. D.I.G. & Mac

Producer: Suga Bear

>>> Female singin’ on tha hook; it’s okay but I feel like we’re goin’ back to tha sad-soundin’ tracks… Remakin’ “The Boy Is Mine”, this time; what’s next? Hearin’ D.I.G. on tha 1^st verse & I’m feelin’ what he spittin’, here; let’s see how tha rest gon go… Got Mac on tha 2^nd verse, here, comin’ through wit a nice contribution, as well… An okay verse from P, here, on tha 3^rd verse; nice lineup, tho not tha best song fa me… My Rating: 3.3

03. “Hail Mary” feat. Magic

Producer: Ke’noe

>>> Thought I heard this before but on P’s CD, he had it in his hook… Still, nice job from C on tha hook, not ta be confused…! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds good; feelin’ C at all times! Tha 2^nd verse’s soundin’ nice ta contribute ta this, as well, C; good shit… Magic on tha 3^rd verse, here, stayin’ “strong” & consistent wit tha contributions; nice! My Rating: 4.3

04. “I Don’t Want You No More” feat. Mr. Serv-On

Producer: Mark After Dark

>>> Oh boy, tha spoken-word rappin’ ta join Silkk; here’s Serv-On! It’s an iffy-soundin’ 1^st verse; can’t really dig tha flow or dry beat… Tha hook sounds like anotha remake or somethin’; ehh, no comment… Got C on tha 2^nd verse, here, comin’ through wit some okay shit; nothin’ crazy, tho… Oh boy, spoken-word verse, Part 2, wit Silkk! Damn, double trouble!! My Rating: 2.5

05. “Soldier ‘Til I Die” feat. D.I.G. & Magic

Producer: Suga Bear

>>> Some betta-soundin’ music, here; nice hook wit D.I.G., here! Hearin’ him on tha 1^st verse & it sounds dope; consistent quality, here! “Shmoke like herb, ya dig?” Luvin’ all tha “ya dig?” shit! Even got C hoppin’ onto tha 2^nd part of tha 2^nd verse, just repeatin’, “I’m a soldier till tha day that I die;” dope! A 3^rd part from Magic, here, soundin’ aggressive & dope; good shit! Outro from P, here, soundin’ like it would be an outro to a CD, rather than this part of tha CD… My Rating: 4.3

06. “Buss That” feat. Mia X

Producer: KLC
>>> Hyped-up, here, on tha intro & beat! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from Mia & it’s nice, here; gotta dig her…! Now, when I think of her, I can’t believe just today, I discovered a “masturbation poet,” based off a review I did fa her, three years ago! Shit’s nice! Tha hook’s pretty intense, here; luvin’ tha gunshots & chants! Energy at its finest! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it’s pretty nice, here; good shit! Even if it sounds a lil’ spoken fa Silkk, I hear tha aggression; definitely nice! My Rating: 4.4

07. “Don’t Fuck With TRU”
Producer: KLC
>>> C on tha hook, here, soundin’ nice wit this beat… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from C & it sounds nice; good job, as always! Keepin’ it movin’ wit Silkk, here; diggin’ tha rapid-fire flow fa tha 2^nd verse, here… P on tha 3^rd verse, here, as he calls himself a “lottery;” nice! Feelin’ his energy & dat “Hoody Hooo”ness! My Rating: 4.2

¾time: This sounds a lil’ betta, as there’s more consistent tracks, here; good job, y’all! A 3.9-rated CD, here; keep it up!

08. “Never” feat. D.I.G., Baby Soldier & Reginelli

Producer: Ke’noe

>>> I feel this as P preaches ta “neva take a knife to a gunfight;” real shit… Tha beat’s pretty nice, as well as how P held tha hook down & now, we got tha 1^st verse… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds good; nice & quick… Got D.I.G. on tha 2^nd verse, here, comin’ through wit aggressive shit; nice job! Keepin’ it movin’ wit Reg on tha 3^rd verse, doin’ tha damn thang, as well; nice job! My Rating: 4.3

09. “R.I.P. Kevin” feat. O’Dell & Porsha

Producer: O’Dell

>>> This ain’t gonna be fa me; sad hook from tha features, here, as well as tha beat… Afta over a minute, here comes P on tha 1^st verse, comin’ through wit his real-life rhymes; no interest fa me… Got Silkk on tha 2^nd verse, here, comin’ through as…, well…, kinda just speakin’… Got C on tha 3^rd verse, comin’ through wit a decent lil’ verse. Like I say, I don’t like tha sad songs; deal with enough, day & day… My Rating: 2.1

10. “Bounce To This” feat. Big Ed

Producer: O’Dell

>>> Sounds like an upbeat hook; feelin’ tha vibe, here… Silkk doin’ a nice job on tha hook & transitionin’ to tha 1^st verse, doin’ a great job! Feelin’ his fast flow, this time! Got Big Ed on tha 2^nd verse, here, comin’ through like a No Limit soulja, of course… My Rating: 3.9

11. “It’s A Beautiful Thing” feat. Snoop Dogg

Producer: Meech Wells

>>> I like how Snoop seems excited ta be wit “No Limit Records,” as he says, in tha intro… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from Snoop & it’s nice. Yeah, this more on tha west side, as far as tha vibe goes; not depressin’, at least! Sounds like an okay hook; all about tha beauty, I guess? I like how C’s comin’ through on tha 2^nd verse, nice & “high,” here; good shit! My Rating: 3.8

12. “The World Is Yours”

Producer: Carlos Stephens

>>> Beat sounds pretty grimy, here; nice shit… Hearin’ tha hook & it’s nice from Silkk, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & Silkk got this spoken vibe on lock, this time…; sounds betta wit a tight beat, at times… Mo shit from Silkk on tha 2^nd verse, here… Felt it betta on tha 1^st verse but this still nice… I luv how a 3^rd verse iz tryna squeeze on tha fade-out, seven seconds left on tha track…! My Rating: 4.0

13. “We Riders”

Producer: O’Dell

>>> Sounds like a nice hook from C, as well as this nice beat…! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds good; G-shit at its finest! Mo shit from C on tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ dope wit tha aggression & shit; gotta luv him! My Rating: 4.3

14. “Prayer For A G”
Producer: Beats By The Pound
>>> Beat ain’t so sad but tha 1^st verse from Silkk kinda has it, in tha content… Not feelin’ this flow; everything seems so random… Fuck this; not interested… Finally, at 2:26, a lil’ bit of a singin’, on a hook? Too late… My Rating: 1.3

15. “TRU Homies (Radio Version)”

Producer: O’Dell

See #5 (Disc 1) fa tha review…

Overall: Most of this 2^nd disc went over well; I’ll give it some props fa keepin’ tha street & energized vibes comin’…

Rankings:

14. “Prayer For A G” 1.3

13. “R.I.P. Kevin” feat. O’Dell & Porsha 2.1

12. “I Don’t Want You No More” feat. Mr. Serv-On 2.5

11. “You’ll Never Change” feat. D.I.G. & Mac 3.3

10. “It’s A Beautiful Thing” feat. Snoop Dogg 3.8

09. “Bounce To This” feat. Big Ed 3.9

08. “The World Is Yours” 4.0

07. “Don’t Fuck With TRU” 4.2

06. “Soldier ‘Til I Die” feat. D.I.G. & Magic 4.3

05. “Never” feat. D.I.G., Baby Soldier & Reginelli 4.3

04. “We Riders” 4.3

03. “Hail Mary” feat. Magic 4.3

02. “Buss That” feat. Mia X 4.4

01. “Bounce” 4.4

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      51.1

Total Songs:                      / 14

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Average CD Rating:       3.7

Looks like Disc 2 was betta than Disc 1. Disc 1 had too many sad songs, while Disc 2 at least kept tha streetz & clubz pumpin’…

Overall Rankings:

28. “Prayer For A G” 1.3

27. “Run Away Slaves” 1.9

26. “R.I.P. Kevin” feat. O’Dell & Porsha 2.1

25. “I Don’t Want You No More” feat. Mr. Serv-On 2.5

24. “TRU Homies” 2.7

23. “The Ghetto Is A Struggle” feat. Peaches 2.8

22. “Don’t Judge Me” feat. Popeye & Porsha 2.9

21. “Supposed To Be My Friend” feat. Snoop Dogg 3.0

20. “The Tank Goes On” feat. O’Dell & Porsha 3.1

19. “Livin’ Like A Hustler” feat. Mo B. Dick & Peaches 3.2

18. “You’ll Never Change” feat. D.I.G. & Mac 3.3

17. “The Beginning” 3.6

16. “It’s A Beautiful Thing” feat. Snoop Dogg 3.8

15. “No Limit Army” feat. Mac & Pheno 3.8

14. “Bounce To This” feat. Big Ed 3.9

13. “The World Is Yours” 4.0

12. “Stay Real” feat. Skull Duggrey 4.0

11. “Miller Boyz” feat. Ghetto Commission 4.1

10. “Don’t Fuck With TRU” 4.2

09. “Dangerous In My City” feat. Fiend 4.2

08. “Soldier ‘Til I Die” feat. D.I.G. & Magic 4.3

07. “Never” feat. D.I.G., Baby Soldier & Reginelli 4.3

06. “We Riders” 4.3

05. “Hard Ns” feat. Fiend 4.3

04. “Hail Mary” feat. Magic 4.3

03. “Buss That” feat. Mia X 4.4

02. “Bounce” 4.4

01. “Hoody Hooo” 4.5

Overall Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      99.2

Total Songs:                      / 28

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Overall Average CD Rating:      3.5

Review #1,902: Silkk The Shocker "Made Man"

Reviewed on 12.25.2019 (Review #1,902)

Here comes anotha review: Silkk The Shocker Made Man, released in 1999 on No Limit Records & Priority Records…! Start Time: 5:20 PM | End Time: 6:50 PM

Disclaimer: I rate each song from 1.0 – 5.0; each rating iz my own opinion! I only please myself wit my ratings! I don’t care how lyrical you are, as long as it’s jammin’ enough for me to like it! I look for beats, then vocals, and then lyrics. To determine my favorites, I will differ tha 4.0 ratings. If a song gets at least a 4.0 rating from me, I love it already. If at least a 4.6 rating, I pretty much really love it, as it’s considered mindblowin’ when I hear it! Any song can earn up to a maximum of a 5.0 rating. Anything I type before “ >>> ” iz what I’m sayin’ before I listen to tha song; anything after I type “ >>> ” iz what I think of tha song while I’m listening to it. If you sound like anything too mainstream for me, have auto-tune in your vocals, or talk about nothin’ but money (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2019 CD Review (Review #1,902) reviewed on 12.25.2019 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A

01. “The Day I Was Made”

Producer: O’Dell

>>> Sounds like an okay intro, here… Sounds like spoken-word rappin’, here? Bad flow; barely wanted to pay attention…! My Rating: 2.1

02. “Somebody Like Me” feat. Mýa

Producer: Whole Records

>>> Interestin’ collab; I always thought Mýa was a hottie…! Great job wit her on tha hook; she definitely provides tha singin’ nicely! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it’s okay wit your rhymes; sounds like you wanna speak more than rap, tho? Likin’ Mýa’s background vocals, every now & then…! Tha 2^nd verse not bad but I can’t believe I like tha singin’ tha most outta tha track, here! That’s a rare feat! Mýa sounds like INOJ “Love You Down” when she sings, “You really are too ghetto fa me;” sounds good… Once again, Silkk, if you coulda had a betta flow, I woulda liked this betta… I’ll give it tha benefit of tha doubt & give it a flat 4.0, at least… My Rating: 4.0

03. “It Ain’t My Fault 2” feat. Mystikal

Producer: Craig B

My Current Rating: 4.5

04. “Ghetto Rain” feat. Master P & O’Dell

Producer: Craig B

>>> Tha beat a lil’ soft fa me, here… Hearin’ tha hook from O’Dell & it cool fa singin’; not too bad… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from P & it’s pretty straight-forward; nice aggression… Here you are on tha 2^nd verse & I’m not feelin’ this spoken-word rappin’! It’s like you got tha Mr. Serv-On curse, smh! I do feel tha “you see me smilin’? I’m just camouflagin’ my problems” line, as that’s what I’m goin’ through, right nah. People don’t know what I’m goin’ through, so they only see tha positives, fa now… My Rating: 2.4

05. “This Is 4 My”

Producer: KLC

>>> Beat sounds good; rhymes on tha 1^st verse good & tha flow’s just a touch betta… Tha hook str8; I fucks wit it, even tho I’m not too crazy wit how this sounds, overall… Tha 2^nd verse okay; I gotta get mo used ta you, I guess? My Rating: 3.4

06. Commercial One

>>> Ouch @ tha “real name;” nice lil’ commercial… My Rating: N/A

07. “You Know What We ‘Bout” feat. Jay-Z & Master P

Producer: Craig B

>>> Sounds like an anthemic beat & hook, here; let’s see how tha verses go… Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse & it ehh/okay; I guess it flows, right? Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on from Jigga, here… I may not like him but he sound good wit this contribution, here; nice job, Jigga… Got tha 3^rd verse from P, here, soundin’ nice; good shit, I guess? He “run this like drug money,” accordin’ ta tha success of No Limit… “Pass tha weed ‘cause souljaz like to…;” you know what it iz! I’m a tru soulja, most definitely! My Rating: 3.8

08. “I Want To Be With You” feat. O’Dell

Producer: KLC & O’Dell

>>> Sounds like a good lil’ call; a lil’ bit of fuck action finna pop off? Sounds like she sick of you & tha “studio,” here; she wanna “shop,” instead? I’ono but let’s see how y’all do wit this track… Hearin’ tha beat & it sounds good; almost sounds like it goes wit Christmas, despite today bein’ Christmas? Tha hook sounds catchy wit O’Dell, this time; good shit… Got tha 1^st verse from you & it decent; I’ll just say dat. Tha 2^nd verse from you sounds okay, as well; I guess it’s just tha way you rap wit this flow? Tha rest consists of hooks & O’Dell singin’; not bad, tho kinda below-average fa me… My Rating: 3.1

09. “All Because Of You” feat. Mia X

Producer: KLC
>>> Sounds like an okay hook & beat, here; not much ta say… Mia on tha 1^st verse, here, comin’ through wit some okay/good rhymes… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse from you & it’s ehh… Also, tha beat sounds annoying with tha mixin’ & beatboxin’; doesn’t mix well? My Rating: 2.6

10. “No Limit” feat. Fiend & Mystikal

Producer: KLC
>>> “N-O-L-I-M-I-T” fa tha hook, here; anthemic & nice, this time…! Fiend + You = $ucce$$, or should I say, “N-O-L-I-M-I-T!” Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from you & it str8; sounds good wit tha aggression… Diggin’ Mystikal’s short appearance but why so minimal? My Rating: 4.2

½time: Not really goin’ as great as I thought this would go… Your flow doesn’t impress me, most of tha time; gotta work on it! Your features do help you out, at times, especially Mystikal; a 3.3-rated CD, so far…

11. “End Of The Road” feat. Sons Of Funk

Producer: Sons Of Funk

>>> Sounds slow & spoken-wordish on tha 1^st verse, here…; I’ono… Hearin’ tha hook wit tha SoF singin’ & it’s not that great fa me; no sad songs…! Keepin’ tha 2^nd verse goin’ on wit tha sadness; sucks, especially when you wish “it was [you],” in tha “casket.” Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse & I don’t really have any comments ta continue wit this one… My Rating: 1.9

12. “We Won’t Stop” feat. Master P & C-Murder

Producer: Carlos Stephens

>>> Beat sounds okay, here… Hearin’ tha hook from P & it sounds good wit P reppin’ fa his “tank’s in tha wall” & tha movement… Keepin’ it movin’ wit P on tha 1^st verse & it sounds good… Got tha 2^nd verse from C, here, soundin’ good; felt short but I’m glad he contributed… Hearin’ you on tha 3^rd verse, here, comin’ through wit some betta-soundin’ shit; good aggression, too… My Rating: 4.1

13. “Mr. ‘99”

Producer: KLC
>>> You’re tha “Mr.” throughout tha 1^st verse, here; nice, includin’ tha okay-soundin’ beat, too… Tha hook blends in nicely wit tha track, thanx ta all these “mista” parts; good job… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it str8; nothin’ else ta really say… My Rating: 3.7

14. “It Takes More” feat. Ghetto Commission

Producer: Carlos Stephens

>>> Sounds good wit tha hook & beat, here; nothin’ but Louisiana music I’m drownin’ in, these dayz! Gotta luv it, as I’m progressin’ wit my work ethic…! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds good wit tha GC; good shit…! Mo GC shit on tha 2^nd verse, here, keepin’ this N.L.-for-tha-N.O. shit comin’! Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse & I’m feelin’ tha aggression. Glad this has nothin’ slackin’ wit it; true No Limit shit, here! My Rating: 4.3

15. “If It Don’t Make $”
Producer: DJ Whop
>>> Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it str8; beat decent ta rap on, too, wit some nice bass… Hearin’ tha hook & it’s your typical “if it don’t make $, then it don’t make sense” shit; not bad… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it str8, as well; a decent lil’ track, here… My Rating: 3.5

16. “It’s Going Around Outside” feat. Rico of Sons Of Funk

Producer: Rico

>>> Sounds dry & sappy, here; not feelin’ tha singin’ vibe on tha 1^st verse… Then, your spoken-word rhymes come, here; does it even fit right fa a rap song?? Can’t feel it; sounds more like it shoulda been an outro… My Rating: 1.2

17. “Put It On Something” feat. Mia X

Producer: Craig B
>>> Beat str8; hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse & this flow ain’t fa me, speakin’ & shit… Hearin’ tha hook & it aight; fuck tha liarz & just do you! Hearin’ Mia on tha 2^nd verse & it str8 fa this below-average track… Got you on tha 3^rd verse, here, keepin’ that spoken shit goin’… My Rating: 2.0

18. Commercial Two

>>> Sounds okay wit this chick speakin’… I like how you flip “It Ain’t My Fault” into “it ain’t my type,” here; nice…! My Rating: N/A

19. “Southside Niggas” feat. Master P & C-Murder

Producer: Mo B. Dick

>>> Beat nice & hype, here; feelin’ what’s goin’ on… C on tha 1^st verse, comin’ through wit some nice shit fa tha No Limit fam… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds nice; all about tha “southside” representation…! Hearin’ you on tha 2^nd verse & this sounds betta fa tha spoken-word shit; not bad… Mo shit from you, here, on tha 3^rd verse? Did I miss P? I’ono but I guess he blended in here, somewhere… My Rating: 3.9

20. “Get It Up” feat. Snoop Dogg

Producer: Beats By The Pound

>>> Sounds good fa this west vs. south beat, here… Snoop on tha 1^st verse, comin’ through wit some nice flava fa you, here; good shit… Hearin’ Snoop on tha hook & yeah, dis dat No Limit party, here; nice…! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it sounds good wit you, here; not bad wit tha flow, as well…! Got you on tha 3^rd verse, wit some Snoop parts & it sounds nice; nice lil’ endin’ track, overall… My Rating: 4.2

Overall: Fell below tha average mark, as far as my ratings go… Didn’t really like your flow, as it was more on tha spoken-word/Mr. Serv-On tip, here… Some of your features were able ta help you out but fa tha most part, a bunch of shit didn’t fit on here…

Rankings:

18. “It’s Going Around Outside” feat. Rico of Sons Of Funk 1.2

17. “End Of The Road” feat. Sons Of Funk 1.9

16. “Put It On Something” feat. Mia X 2.0

15. “The Day I Was Made” 2.1

14. “Ghetto Rain” feat. Master P & O’Dell 2.4

13. “All Because Of You” feat. Mia X 2.6

12. “I Want To Be With You” feat. O’Dell 3.1

11. “This Is 4 My” 3.4

10. “If It Don’t Make $” 3.5

09. “Mr. ‘99” 3.7

08. “You Know What We ‘Bout” feat. Jay-Z & Master P 3.8

07. “Southside Niggas” feat. Master P & C-Murder 3.9

06. “Somebody Like Me” feat. Mýa 4.0

05. “We Won’t Stop” feat. Master P & C-Murder 4.1

04. “Get It Up” feat. Snoop Dogg 4.2

03. “No Limit” feat. Fiend & Mystikal 4.2

02. “It Takes More” feat. Ghetto Commission 4.3

01. “It Ain’t My Fault 2” feat. Mystikal 4.5

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      58.9

Total Songs:                      / 18

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Average CD Rating:       3.3

Review #1,883: Master P Presents No Limit All-Stars "Who U Wit?"

Reviewed on 12.20.2019 (Review #1,883)

Keepin’ this shit goin’: Master P Presents No Limit All-Stars Who U Wit?, released in 1999 on No Limit Records & Priority Records! This my next review! Start Time: 6:47 AM | End Time: 7:40 AM

Disclaimer: I rate each song from 1.0 – 5.0; each rating iz my own opinion! I only please myself wit my ratings! I don’t care how lyrical you are, as long as it’s jammin’ enough for me to like it! I look for beats, then vocals, and then lyrics. To determine my favorites, I will differ tha 4.0 ratings. If a song gets at least a 4.0 rating from me, I love it already. If at least a 4.6 rating, I pretty much really love it, as it’s considered mindblowin’ when I hear it! Any song can earn up to a maximum of a 5.0 rating. Anything I type before “ >>> ” iz what I’m sayin’ before I listen to tha song; anything after I type “ >>> ” iz what I think of tha song while I’m listening to it. If you sound like anything too mainstream for me, have auto-tune in your vocals, or talk about nothin’ but money (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2019 CD Review (Review #1,883) reviewed on 12.20.2019 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A

01. Master P “B-Ball”

Producer: MP

>>> Oh boy, like Bow Wow did in ’02 wit this “Basketball” shit/sample; okay, for tha hook… Let’s see how you turn this song into yours, here… Verses seem okay fa you, here; nothin’ special & cheesy, overall… My Rating: 3.0

02. Fiend “Cold Wid It”

Producer: KLC
>>> Beat sounds nice, here, as well as tha aggressive 1^st verse from Fiend, here; good shit…! Tha hook’s pretty nice, here, as Fiend brings tha heat at all times, it seems like! Mo shit on tha 2^nd verse, here, layin’ it down!! My Rating: 4.3

03. Ghetto Commission “Give Me The Rock”

Producer: Carlos Stephens

>>> Beat ain’t too bad, here; sounds good ta lay rhymes on… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds good; hold it down…! Tha hook sounds nice & on an R&B tip wit this singin’; flows nicely… Tha 2^nd verse sounds nice ta hear, as well; that “whistle” caught me off-guard! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 3^rd verse, here; sounds good… My Rating: 3.7

04. Magic “You Ain’t A Baller”

Producer: KLC
>>> Sounds like a dope hook; beat’s pretty hype, too! Goes well with Christmas time bein’ here, right? Sounds like bells, as well as Magic deliverin’ his magic, on tha 1^st verse! Mo aggression comin’ outta tha 2^nd verse, here; keep it goin’, Magic! My Rating: 4.4

05. C-Murder “B-Ballin’ On My Block”

Producer: KLC
>>> Sounds like a nice beat; this betta “B-Ballin’” than P’s “B-Ball”, lol… Nice job wit tha hook, C, as well as how you always bring your gutta rhymes! Tha 1^st verse bangin’ fa tha streetz, here…! Anotha track wit a long outro, here… Did I miss somethin’? No 2^nd verse? My Rating: 4.2

06. Snoop Dogg “Hoop Dreams (He Got Game)”

Producer: Meech Wells

>>> Beat sounds like “west coast smooth,” as I shall call it; cool lil’ beat… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from Snoop & it’s cool; I fucks wit it… Well, I thought I fucked wit it but not just Snoop not bein’ a Louisianimal but that this verse just drags on makes me not fuck wit it too much… My Rating: 2.7

07. Mia X “Such A Bad Girl”

Producer: Carlos Stephens

>>> Beat ain’t bad, here… Hearin’ Mia on tha 1^st verse & it’s soundin’ good; what else can she offer? Tha hook’s ehh…; just sounds like a decent track that could fall below average fa me? Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it aight; nothin’ ta really say… Tha rest iz ehh; what’s with all tha one-minute outros on these tracks? My Rating: 3.3

08. Mac “Put Me In The Game”

Producer: Beats By The Pound

>>> Just a regular-soundin’ beat, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & at least this has consistent rhymes; betta than tha last two songs, so far… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s all about tha “game,” here; much betta than Snoop’s “game!” Got tha 2^nd verse & it sounds nice wit what Mac bringin’, once again; good shit! My Rating: 4.0

½time: Some are great, while some lack in my interest… Overall, a 3.7-rated compilation, so far; let’s keep tha tight tracks comin’!

09. Big Ed “I’m Hot”

Producer: Beats By The Pound

>>> Anotha regular-soundin’ beat; nothin’ sparkin’ too much wit these beats… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s regular rappin’ fa me; nothin’ of special interest… Hearin’ tha hook and I’m feelin’ tha “uh oh” shit; feelin’ Ed’s fiya… Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here & it’s okay; keep it goin’—oh wait, a long outro’s here! My Rating: 3.6

10. Mr. Serv-On “Smash & Ball”
Producer: Beats By The Pound

>>> Anotha track about ballin’, lol! Almost sounds like P in tha background of tha hook, here; nice anthem! Hot lil’ hook; Serv-On got tha heat! Tha hype! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it’s dope; good job, Serv-On! Sounds like an okay 2^nd verse, tho I’m feelin’ tha energy more than tha lyrics… My Rating: 4.3

11. Silkk The Shocker & Mystikal “It Ain’t My Fault 2”

Producer: Craig B

>>> Great sequel to tha original; nice hook, includin’ Mystikal’s anticipatin’ energy! At this moment, luvin’ Trouble & Boosie’s “Ain’t My Fault”; Boosie’s fuckin’ energetic aggression! As we speak, here comes Mystikal on tha 1^st verse, comin’ through wit tha N’awlinz version of that energetic aggression; definitely nice!! Silkk on tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ nice wit his energy; I give him props… My Rating: 4.5

12. Reginelli & P’heno “Shake ‘Em Off”

Producer: O’Dell

>>> Beat’s a lil’ betta than a regular-soundin’ one…; an okay/good hook fa tha “game,” here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it str8, so far… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it aight, too; not too bad, overall, as this was a quick joint… My Rating: 3.7

13. Lil’ Soldiers “Bring It 2 U”

Producer: KLC
>>> Oh God, these guys are back… Hearin’ tha beat & it’s regular, even tho I swear it sounds like basketballz bouncin’, lol! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s ehh…; it’s kids rappin’… Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here & it’s middle school, y’all! My Rating: 2.5

14. 2 For 1 “Pass Me The Ball”

Producer: Beats By The Pound

>>> Oh boy, it’s chicks…; this track about tha “ball” sounds a lil’ catchy on tha hook, tho repetitive… Tha beat ain’t bad & tha 1^st verse has some energy, here… If I called these people “chicks,” I could also mean youngins like tha Lil’ Soldiers… Either way, 2^nd verse doesn’t do much fa me, here… My Rating: 2.9

15. Snoop Dogg, Fiend & Mystikal “Woof”

Producer: MP & Craig B

>>> Lol, now, it’s all about a dog bark; catchy hook & betta beat! Hearin’ Fiend on tha 1^st verse, here, comin’ through wit his hype! Oh boy, if he’s got this much hype, I can’t wait ta hear Mystikal!! Oh boy, Mystikal’s on tha 2^nd verse!! That A+ aggression!! That A+ energy!! Tha most-energetic in tha N.O./Boot?! Him & Level from Baton Rouge got tha most! Got Snoop on tha 3^rd verse, here, comin’ through, “blowin’ on doe doe,” as he says; dope! My Rating: 4.6

16. Master P “B-Ball”

Producer: MP

I’m assumin’ this a radio edit, despite not bein’ labeled that way? Either way: See #1 fa tha review…

Overall: No Skull Duggrey, my favorite No Limit soulja? Smh… Either way, looked like this was pretty mixed. About half tha CD wasn’t up my alley, while tha other half held it down with energy & aggression. Wonder what’ll be afta this CD, when I get up from sleepin’? Finna go ta sleep till sometime this afternoon, since I got off work at 5:00 AM…

Rankings:

15. Lil’ Soldiers “Bring It 2 U” 2.5

14. Snoop Dogg “Hoop Dreams (He Got Game)” 2.7

13. 2 For 1 “Pass Me The Ball” 2.9

12. Master P “B-Ball” 3.0

11. Mia X “Such A Bad Girl” 3.3

10. Big Ed “I’m Hot” 3.6

09. Reginelli & P’heno “Shake ‘Em Off” 3.7

08. Ghetto Commission “Give Me The Rock” 3.7

07. Mac “Put Me In The Game” 4.0

06. C-Murder “B-Ballin’ On My Block” 4.2

05. Mr. Serv-On “Smash & Ball” 4.3

04. Fiend “Cold Wid It” 4.3

03. Magic “You Ain’t A Baller” 4.4

02. Silkk The Shocker & Mystikal “It Ain’t My Fault 2” 4.5

01. Snoop Dogg, Fiend & Mystikal “Woof” 4.6

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      55.7

Total Songs:                      / 15

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Average CD Rating:       3.7

Review #1,874: Lil' Soldiers "Boot Camp"

Reviewed on 12.16.2019 (Review #1,874)

Keepin’ this shit goin’, here goes my review for Lil’ Soldiers Boot Camp, released in 1999 on No Limit Records & Priority Records… Start Time: 4:30 PM | End Time: 5:10 PM

Disclaimer: I rate each song from 1.0 – 5.0; each rating iz my own opinion! I only please myself wit my ratings! I don’t care how lyrical you are, as long as it’s jammin’ enough for me to like it! I look for beats, then vocals, and then lyrics. To determine my favorites, I will differ tha 4.0 ratings. If a song gets at least a 4.0 rating from me, I love it already. If at least a 4.6 rating, I pretty much really love it, as it’s considered mindblowin’ when I hear it! Any song can earn up to a maximum of a 5.0 rating. Anything I type before “ >>> ” iz what I’m sayin’ before I listen to tha song; anything after I type “ >>> ” iz what I think of tha song while I’m listening to it. If you sound like anything too mainstream for me, have auto-tune in your vocals, or talk about nothin’ but money (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2019 CD Review (Review #1,874) reviewed on 12.16.2019 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A

01. “Soulja Style” feat. Magic

Producer: Ke’noe

>>> Can’t imagine how young y’all gon sound on here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it sounds good. I’m not too with tha kid style of rappin’, these dayz; I’ll just give props fa how tha beats & how this sounds, overall… Tha hook sounds kinda good wit this “Soulja Style” perspective; nice… Magic on tha 2^nd verse, here, comin’ through wit some nice shit fa you Soldiers, here… OMG, that screamin’ of y’all toward tha end of tha 2^nd verse; so corny…!! My Rating: 3.5

02. “Where The Little Souljas At?”
Producer: Craig B

>>> Beat ain’t too bad, tho this sounds cheesy… I guess, good job fa reppin’, at least… My Rating: 2.8

03. “Tank In My Head” feat. Mia X
Producer: Carlos Stephens

>>> Mia on tha 1^st verse, here, soundin’ good on this laidback beat… As far as y’all Soldiers, y’all sound okay, tho cheesy on this… My Rating: 3.1

04. “I Ain’t Livin’ Right” feat. Ghetto Commission

Producer: Carlos Stephens

>>> Ghetto Commission on tha 1^st verse, here, soundin’ nice; literally, this sounds like regular southern rap! No need fa tha youngins, so far…! Got mo Commission fa tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ nice; so far, so nice… Y’all are on tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ okay, tho I don’t prioritize it… My Rating: 3.9

05. “Close 2 You” feat. Mo B. Dick

Producer: Carlos Stephens & Mo B. Dick

>>> “I’m seven, now; when I’m ten, I gon cop you a Benz;” like, fa’real? I’ono how I can take this that serious… This one ain’t really fa me, overall; nice lil’ singin’ from Mo B, tho. My Rating: 2.1

06. “School On Lock”
Producer: Supreme Nyborn

>>> Sounds like a good anthem fa “school,” here; not bad, tho cheesy, as always… My Rating: 3.0

07. “Get Up”

Producer: Craig B

>>> Beat sounds okay/jammin’, here… As far as this song, overall, cheesy but a lil’ anthemic… My Rating: 2.9

08. “Mama Need A New Blouse” feat. Short Circuit

Producer: KLC

>>> Short Circuit’s y’all dad, I see, accordin’ ta Discogs? As far as this track, it sounds cheesy; not really any feedback ta give… My Rating: 2.5

½time: A 3.0-rated CD, so far; just not in tha mood fa lil’ kids, right nah…

09. “School Yard Battlin’”
Producer: Supreme Nyborn

>>> Beat’s kinda non-Louisiana-soundin’; cheesy lil’ battle, here? Nothin’ to really comment on… My Rating: 2.2

10. “Chipped-Out Tank”
Producer: KLC

This CD’s startin’ ta irritate me; I finna just rush it, now… >>> Beat not bad, here… I don’t see a spark for a “Chipped-Out Tank,” overall… My Rating: 1.9

11. “For My Shorties” feat. Fiend

Producer: Carlos Stephens & KLC

>>> Fiend sounds nice, here, wit this beat; even “saggin’” on ‘em, in a thugged-out way, fa these Soldiers! Good shit, as far as Fiend on tha beat goes… Y’all sound ehh, wit y’all young rappin’… My Rating: 3.3

12. “Close 2 A Bomb”
Producer: O’Dell

>>> Beat’s a nice lil’ G-Funk sound, though that hook wit tha “on & on & on & on” shit sounds corny… My Rating: 2.7

13. “Best In The World” feat. Powerful, KK & Keith

Producer: Powerful

>>> No interest; calm beat & random reggae-soundin’ background vocals, here… My Rating: 1.5

14. “Soulja By Blood”
Producer: KLC

>>> Beat’s kinda cool from KL, here… I like tha content of tha “soulja,” here; that’s all I gon say. My Rating: 2.6

15. “Bring It 2 You”

Producer: KLC

>>> Just sounds like your ‘90s, kiddy-rap track; ehh… My Rating: 1.4

16. “Okey Dokey” feat. O’Dell

Producer: Carlos Stephens & O’Dell

>>> Corny! Why a hook wit this title? My Rating: 1.1

17. “Shout It Out” feat. Young Gunz

Producer: Carlos Stephens & O’Dell

Not tha same Young Gunz from Philly, tho… >>> Sounds like a bunny or some spring jumpin’, in tha beat? Weird… As far as y’all, bleh… Tha Young Guns (Reginelli & Melchoir), they sound okay; I’m feelin’ them, a lil’… My Rating: 2.6

Overall: Not for me, at all; rather hear adults, of course!

Rankings:

17. “Okey Dokey” feat. O’Dell 1.1

16. “Bring It 2 You” 1.4

15. “Best In The World” feat. Powerful, KK & Keith 1.5

14. “Chipped-Out Tank” 1.9

13. “Close 2 You” feat. Mo B. Dick 2.1

12. “School Yard Battlin’” 2.2

11. “Mama Need A New Blouse” feat. Short Circuit 2.5

10. “Shout It Out” feat. Young Gunz 2.6

09. “Soulja By Blood” 2.6

08. “Close 2 A Bomb” 2.7

07. “Where The Little Souljas At?” 2.8

06. “Get Up” 2.9

05. “School On Lock” 3.0

04. “Tank In My Head” feat. Mia X 3.1

03. “For My Shorties” feat. Fiend 3.3

02. “Soulja Style” feat. Magic 3.5

01. “I Ain’t Livin’ Right” feat. Ghetto Commission 3.9

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      43.1

Total Songs:                      / 17

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Average CD Rating:       2.5