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Thursday, December 19, 2019

Review #1,880: Hype Records "Hype Enough Records (Limited Edition)"

Reviewed on 12.19.2019 (Review #1,880)


Keepin’ these reviewz goin’, as I’m gettin’ up & am hungry. However, I’m doin’ a review, first! Hype Records Hype Enough Records (Limited Edition), released in 1999 on Hype Enough Records! Start Time: 12:25 PM | End Time: 1:50 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 #1,880) reviewed on 12.19.2019 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A


01. “Souljafalyfe”
Producer: KLC
>>> Nice lil’ intro, here; sounds like tha undaground of New York or somethin’… I know this CD’s, like, a Soulja Slim compilation, so these tracks are comin’ from various years… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s pretty dope; Slim, you got this real-ass, gangsta-ass shit on lock! Tha hook’s tha title that just repeats but it’s official; all about tha life of a “soulja!” Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it’s official, once again; you know what it iz! My Rating: 4.4


02. “Made For Walkin’” feat. KLC, Warren Mays & Mr. Serv-On
Producer: KLC
I know I know this one but not sure when I reviewed it or heard it… Interestin’ cars, in tha beginning; intense…? Of course, all about tha “souljaz” on tha hook, here; nice, includin’ tha quiet-soundin’ beat… Tha 1st verse’s nice from you; you know what it iz! Tha 2nd verse’s nice ta hear, of course; all about dem “souljaz,” once again…! My Current Rating: 4.3


03. “Powda Bag”
Producer: KLC
My Current Rating: 4.8


04. “Kickin’ It For Them Hoes”
Producer: KLC
>>> This title looks familiar, as well… Okay, I neva reviewed it but I have it on Soulja Fa Lyfe… Of course, beat’s hype & how you hold it down fa “them hoes,” on tha verses & hook, here! My Rating: 4.5


05. “Bitch Nigga” feat. Slugger & Mushatt
Producer: KLC
>>> Anotha one from Soulja Fa Lyfe, here… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s dope; all about holdin’ it down fa your streetz & tha streetz! Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s soundin’ nice from you; keep this G-shit up! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2nd verse, soundin’ great, too; good shit… Luvin’ how gutta and street tha dude on tha 3rd verse sounds; you can hear dem roots in tha voice! Got you on tha endin’, here, chantin’ for dem “BN”s; good shit! My Rating: 4.5


06. “You Got It” feat. 6 Shot
Producer: KLC
My Current Rating: 4.7


07. “Trife Life” (6 Shot, Corey “C” & Lil’ Shaw)
Producer: Big Ro
>>> Nice gangsta-soundin’ beat fa tha ‘90s, here… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s pretty nice… Tha 2nd verse’s soundin’ nice, as well as tha hook; good shit fa da “trife” livin’… Tha 3rd verse sounds like some1 else, uncredited? They’re “19, ‘bout ta be 20,” as they say; good lil’ contribution… My Rating: 4.2


08. “Word Up” feat. C-Nille Da Bandit & 6 Shot
Producer: Kreeper
>>> Sounds like a gutta-soundin’ beat fa tha streetz, here; definitely nice…! Hearin’ you on tha 1st verse & it’s nice… Not much of a hook, here? Still flows nicely, I guess? Got tha 2nd verse goin’ on, here; gotta luv tha dedication fa tha streetz, here! Nice job, C-Nille! Now, 6 Shot on tha 3rd verse, comin’ through wit just as much street shit as tha rest of y’all, here; you know what it iz! My Rating: 4.4


09. “Killa Konnections” feat. C-Nille Da Bandit & 6 Shot
Producer: Kreeper
>>> Hook sounds nice; sounds like a great sequel to tha previous track from all three of y’all, on here! Hearin’ tha 1st verse & yeah, I feel tha same way I did for tha lineup, once again! Tha 2nd verse’s soundin’ nice ta hear, as well; nothin’ much else ta say… You appear on tha 2nd part of tha 2nd verse, comin’ through wit some nice street shit, as always…! I like how it went acapella, at some point; dope shit! My Rating: 4.4


10. “Combat” feat. Corey “C” & King Ric
Producer: Hakeem
>>> Beat/vibe sounds a lil’ jammin’ but at tha same time, for tha streetz, here… Hearin’ tha 1st verse from you & you know what it iz wit these streetz; good shit! Hearin’ tha hook and it sounds nice wit King Ric wit tha singin’ about “Combat!” Sounds like tha Corey “C” dude on tha 2nd verse, here… Almost thought it was gon be C-Murder, who was born Corey, lol; N’awlinzness! Anyway, this dude got some good, consistent rhymes goin’ on, here; can’t complain… Got anotha dude on tha 3rd verse, here (this really tha King Ric dude?), soundin’ good fa this beat… I always keep thinkin’ tha dude sayin’, “And, tha BPM…,” on tha hook; random… My Rating: 4.1


11. “Da Heist” (6 Shot, C-Nille Da Bandit & Lil’ Shaw)
Producer: Big Ro
>>> Sounds good; more on tha east coast-soundin’ fa tha beat, once again? I think those two were good enough; rather have tha south! Tha 1st verse not too bad but tha 2nd verse sounds like someone from tha east or somethin’; good but not sinkin’ in my interest… Tha rest sounds okay; I just think I’m done with this non-Louisiana-soundin’ music… My Rating: 3.7


½time: Almost all these tracks are hella dope, here; you know what it iz wit you, Soulja! Just a lil’ thrown off by how tha New York sound randomly comes wit tha production…? Either way, a 4.4-rated CD, so far; keep it up!


12. “Slippin’”
Producer: KLC
My Current Rating: 4.9


13. “Lil’ Bit” feat. Big Reppa & QB1
Producer: KLC
>>> You sound a lil’ like B.G. on tha hook, here; beat’s chill/old-soundin’ fa “’94,” here… Hearin’ tha 1st verse from you & it cool; likin’ tha Big Band music in tha background, at times…! Got Reppa up next, comin’ through wit some good-soundin’ rhymes, as well; likin’ his vibe ta go wit yours… Iz it me or do these verses seem like they drag? My Rating: 4.0


14. “All I See Is Green” (6 Shot, Kay 9Mil & R.E.G.)
Producer: Big Ro
>>> Sounds okay but this sounds too much like New York, on tha beat… “I’m comin’ from LA;” this don’t sound like you? Maybe, you mean “New Orleans, LA,” rather than “Los Angeles?” I’ono but I think my non-Louisiana mind’s wanderin’… Either way, a decent 1st verse, here… Damn, not even ½way through this? Startin’ ta bore me fast wit this non-Magnolia Slim voice… My Rating: 3.5


15. “Free Up The Cream” (Hype Click)
Producer: Big Ro
>>> Anotha non-Louisiana-soundin’ track… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and tha rhymes sound consistent—fuck! This 6:45? Why? Even tha “Jay-Z” references; yuck! Where’s tha Louisiana vibe?! Accordin’ to tha 2nd verse, this has “S-I-X-S-H-O-T” on tha feature; nice! Like I said, tha consistent lyrics are nice; tha beat ain’t really my style, tho. My Rating: 3.4


16. “How Ya Figga”
Producer: Craig B
>>> Much shorter! This & tha last song’s average length equals, like, two normal songs… Hearin’ you (finally) on tha 1st verse & it sounds nice wit this Jamaican sample in tha background, here; nice… Hook sounds catchy as hell wit how you say tha title; gotta luv tha gangsta shit! Here you are on tha 2nd verse, as you “take a hit off tha blunt;” str8-up soulja shit! My Rating: 4.3


17. “Watch What U Say” (The Cartel)
Producer: Craig B
>>> Sounds nice wit this ‘90s beat… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s nice, as well as what’s goin’ on wit tha verse… Sounds great wit whomever you’re collaboratin’ with… Lol, just cut off, outta nowhere… My Rating: 4.2


18. “All Hail The King” (King Ric)
Producer: Hakeem
>>> “King Ric” from one of tha other—yeah, that’s him on tha verse, here, soundin’ good… My Rating: 4.1


19. “Victim Of The System” (Mista Real)
Producer: Hakeem
>>> This one ain’t you but it sounds good, here… My Rating: 3.8


20. “3rd Ward Convicted Felons” (3.C.F.)
Producer: DJ Tee
>>> Sounds a lil’ quieter on tha vocals, here but still cool… Nice rhymes fa tha verse, here, even tho tha beat back to tha New York shit… My Rating: 3.6


21. “Suck A Dick” (9 M.M.)
Producer: DJ Chill
>>> This one cool; all these last tracks pretty quick… My Rating: 3.9


22. “Bitches Come A Dime A Dozen” (The Black Hand)
Producer: Big Ro
>>> A good lil’ vibe ta end thangz off, here… Feelin’ tha collab, here; good lil’ vibe… My Rating: 4.0


Overall: Great job wit this one…! Didn’t realize all of what tha IDs of some of tha people were on here till I looked on Discogs… I updated tha info, now; should look good.


Rankings:

22. “Free Up The Cream” (Hype Click) 3.4
21. “All I See Is Green” (6 Shot, Kay 9Mil & R.E.G.) 3.5
20. “3rd Ward Convicted Felons” (3.C.F.) 3.6
19. “Da Heist” (6 Shot, C-Nille Da Bandit & Lil’ Shaw) 3.7
18. “Victim Of The System” (Mista Real) 3.8
17. “Suck A Dick” (9 M.M.) 3.9
16. “Bitches Come A Dime A Dozen” (The Black Hand) 4.0
15. “Lil’ Bit” feat. Big Reppa & QB1 4.0
14. “Combat” feat. Corey “C” & King Ric 4.1
13. “All Hail The King” (King Ric) 4.1
12. “Watch What U Say” (The Cartel) 4.2
11. “Trife Life” (6 Shot, Corey “C” & Lil’ Shaw) 4.2
10. “How Ya Figga” 4.3
09. “Made For Walkin’” feat. KLC, Warren Mays & Mr. Serv-On 4.3
08. “Killa Konnections” feat. C-Nille Da Bandit & 6 Shot 4.4
07. “Word Up” feat. C-Nille Da Bandit & 6 Shot 4.4
06. “Souljafalyfe” 4.4
05. “Kickin’ It For Them Hoes” 4.5
04. “Bitch Nigga” feat. Slugger & Mushatt 4.5
03. “You Got It” feat. 6 Shot 4.7
02. “Powda Bag” 4.8
01. “Slippin’” 4.9


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      91.7
Total Songs:                      / 22
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Average CD Rating:       4.2

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Review #1,615: Murder Inc. "Let's Die 2-Gether"

Reviewed on 1.29.2017 (Review #1,615)


Let’s keep this Louisiana Reviewz Marathon goin’ with Murder Inc. Let’s Die 2-Gether, released in 1997 on Hard Head Records & was produced by Big Lou, Big Ro, White Boy Greg, Lil’ Mickey & Miss.! Start Time: 5:04 PM | End Time: 6:12 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 and hoes (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2017 CD Review (Review #1,615) reviewed on 1.29.2017 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A


01. Classroom Skit (U Breathers Pledge)
>>> Sounds okay for an intro… My Rating: N/A


02. “Barrel Of Uh Hard Head (Remix)”
>>> Finally, we have a quality-soundin’ review! Ironic that I started tha review at 5:04 PM? Sounds good with this G-Funk beat and how tha 1st verse’s comin’ through fa tha streetz! A “‘96” track fa tha ’97, here… Tha hook sounds nice, even tho it only mainly just tha title… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it’s pretty nice, as well; good street shit ova this beat… And, tha 3rd verse’s pretty nice, too, with a nice ending, as well! My Rating: 4.4


03. “Rules Of Da Game”
>>> Sounds good wit y’all handlin’ this hook ova this beat; nice singin’… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and yeah, it’s all about “da game!” Tha 2nd verse’s pretty dope wit these lyrics; definitely dope shit! Great job wit tha 3rd verse, too, holdin’ this G-shit down! My Rating: 4.3


04. “Scandal Lies”
>>> A lot slower but a lil’ more funky and appreciative… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s good wit tha lyrics, here, fa gettin’ through a “hustla’s life…” Tha hook’s pretty nice about these “scandal lies;” dope… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it’s soundin’ nice ta hear, as well… Good shit comin’ outta tha 3rd verse, as well… My Rating: 4.2


05. Graveyard Skit (The Resurrection)
>>> Sounds nice wit this outside action… My Rating: N/A


06. “Revengeful-Ass Nigga”
Dope title! >>> Beat sounds nice; diggin’ tha catchy hook, here… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s pretty nice to enjoy… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and y’all got this shit on lock… Hearin’ tha 3rd verse and it’s decent… When it’s decent, it’s usually when tha lady raps… One of tha Murder Inc. dudes iz on tha 2nd ½ of tha 3rd verse and it sounds much betta wit this aggressive voice! My Rating: 4.2


07. “Coming 2 Uh End”
>>> Sounds dope! Diggin’ this eerie beat and hook! Tha lady’s on tha 1st verse and she’s pretty energetic, this time! Nice! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it’s pretty upbeat, as well! Definitely an excellent way ta deliver these real-life rhymes! Hearin’ tha 3rd verse and yeah, definitely keepin’ this A+ street song comin’ along! My Rating: 4.7


08. “Born Uh Sinner”
>>> Sounds nice ta hear, here… Tha beat sounds like a nice lil’ West Coast-like track, as well as tha rhymin’ on tha 1st verse… Hearin’ tha hook and it catchy wit how they sing tha title… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it ain’t bad, here… My Rating: 4.1


09. “Finally Freed Me”
>>> Sounds like a nice lil’ G-Funk track, here… Great job wit tha verses and how y’all came through wit this one, from tha “pen!” My Rating: 4.0


½time: Diggin’ how this CD’s soundin’, so far; good shit! A 4.3-rated CD, so far; let’s keep it goin’! Y’all got tha lyrics, deliveries & production on lock, here!


10. “Thangs Neva Change”
>>> Sounds dope wit this beat and this lil’ hook, here, wit tha singin’… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s dope, except how dude “lost [his] mom” while she gave birth to him… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it’s soundin’ nice, here, as well… My Rating: 4.2


11. “Murderous Illusions”
>>> Beat sounds nice, once again, as well as tha hook… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s pretty creepy wit these “evil” lyrics… Lol @ tha start to tha 2nd verse: “My name iz Dahmer, but I’m not related to Jeffrey;” nice… Great job wit tha rest of this! My Rating: 4.3


12. “Slugfest”
>>> Sounds pretty nice; diggin’ this upbeat, West Coast beat! Nice job wit tha consistent 1st verse, here! Tha 2nd verse’s soundin’ pretty dope and unstoppable, as well! Really diggin’ that hook wit that G-Funk sound to it! Definitely a dope anthem! Tha 3rd verse sounds crazy wit how it’s delivered and this whole vibe! My Rating: 4.5


13. “Tears Of Sorrow”
>>> Beat sounds nice; hook’s kinda different wit tha singin’, on this one… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s pretty dope wit how y’all comin’ through wit tha rhymes… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it’s pretty nice ta hear, as well… Hearin’ tha 3rd verse and it’s soundin’ good, as well, with a jammin’ vibe, here… All y’all doin’ a nice job wit this one, here, wit tha final verse… My Rating: 4.2


14. “Bury Me”
>>> Sounds like anotha nice lil’ track… Beat’s pretty nice, as well as tha hook… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s pretty nice ta hear… Tha 2nd verse’s pretty dope wit this female doin’ tha damn thang, this time… “I’m like Jason, I’m chasin’;” Jason, Jason, Jason!! Tha 3rd verse’s pretty dope ta hear, as well… My Rating: 4.2


15. Car Scene (Uh Pull Over)
Interesting? >>> Crazy when you “pull over” and it’s ironic ‘cause Fitz & The Tantrums “HandClap” was just playin’! Oh, May 18, 2016! As far as this skit goes, fuck turnin’ “down tha music!” My Rating: N/A


16. “Fuck Friends”
>>> Beat sounds nice, here… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s nice; nothin’ much ta say about it… I just luv that G-Funk sound! Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s dope ta hear; good shit! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it’s soundin’ good from tha lady… Hearin’ tha 3rd verse and it’s soundin’ nice ta hear, as well! Did y’all “make a million?” Woulda been dope! Either way, props for bein’ undaground legends! My Rating: 4.3


17. “Niggas-X-Spired”
Nice title, too! >>> Anotha nice lil’ funky track, here; dope hook wit tha singin’ and G-Funk beat! Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s soundin’ nice ta hear… Not bad wit tha vibe, here, and yeah, “it’s too bad,” as far as tha title part! Hate when people expire! Here comes tha lady on tha 2nd verse, here, doin’ a decent job… Tha 3rd verse soundin’ good ta hear, as well; y’all doin’ a nice job, once again… My Rating: 3.9


18. “Silence Me (Remix)”
>>> Dope beat ta kick thangz off, here… Tha hook’s pretty smooth and tight, here; gotta dig it! Tha 1st verse’s nice ta hear, as well; laidback rappin’, this time… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it’s decent wit tha lady, once again; feelin’ tha crazy, southern-livin’ lyrics… Keepin’ it goin’ wit tha 3rd verse, here, soundin’ nice wit gettin’ through this “life” they call tha ghetto… Really feelin’ these rhymes fa someone “20 years-old,” here… “Like, if you gave me a 9, I just might kill wit it;” crazy! My Rating: 4.3


Overall: Definitely a dope CD, here! Each song was pretty nice, as far as tha flows, production & tha rhymes were definitely on point! Props to y’all! Glad y’all did y’all thang wit this one!


Rankings:

15.       “Niggas-X-Spired” 3.9
14.       “Finally Freed Me” 4.0
13.       “Born Uh Sinner” 4.1
12.       “Scandal Lies” 4.2
11.        “Tears Of Sorrow” 4.2
10.       “Thangs Neva Change” 4.2
09.       “Revengeful-Ass Nigga” 4.2
08.       “Bury Me” 4.2
07.       “Silence Me (Remix)” 4.3
06.       “Rules Of Da Game” 4.3
05.       “Fuck Friends” 4.3
04.       “Murderous Illusions” 4.3
03.   “Barrel Of Uh Hard Head (Remix)” 4.4
02.   “Slugfest” 4.5
01.   “Coming 2 Uh End” 4.7


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      63.8
Total Songs:                      / 15
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Average CD Rating: 4.3

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

R.I.P. Video #37: Daddy Yo



Broadcasting from tha abandoned Rockland Psychiatric Center in Rockland, NY, it's ya boy FrankieThaLuckyDog here, with a special edition of one of my tribute videos for today.

Today, April 7, 2015, marks 20 years since tha fatal shooting of Calliope-born rapper Joseph "Daddy Yo" Howard III, who resided in St. Bernard, LA. In 1993, when Howard was 17, he released his first single, "I'm Not Your Trick Daddy", produced by Pack Records, on Sound Express Recordings. It was a diss record aimed at New Orleans rapper, Magnolia Slim, now known as Soulja Slim. Just a year later, in 1994, Howard released his Big Ro-produced EP, Both Sides Of The Story, with Females N Charge artist, Short T, on Flip Side Records. However, during that same year, Slim fired back at Howard with a diss record called "Bitch Nigga", off Slim's debut tape, Soulja Fa Lyfe. Slim's diss record caused such havoc, to where Howard was fatally gunned down on Friday, April 7, 1995. He was only 19 years-old that year, and would've been 39 if still alive, today.


R.I.P. Joseph "Daddy Yo" Howard III
1976 - 4.07.1995

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