Reviewed on 9.30.2012 (Review #1,206)
End
of tha month, time ta do some reviewz b4 tha month ends… First up, Masta Mind
Entertainment’s Low Down, not to be
confused wit tha Ville Plate Low-Down (with a dash in his name); this Low
Down’s from Denham Springs & Prairieville. Here’s my review for his latest
CD, Street
Contract. Start Time: 9:55 AM
| End Time: 10:17 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 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!
© 2012 CD Review (Review #1,206)
reviewed on 9.30.2012 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.
01.
Intro
>>>
You sound like a tight dude. LOL, this intro would sound all reversed if
radio-edited ‘cause of tha delayed echoes! My
Rating: N/A
02.
“Low Down”
Self-titled?
>>> Prolly could do without this sample; why tha ‘70s-soundin’ beat?
Rappin’ and voice iz good, although tha rappin’ sounds all jumbled in this
not-called-for beat! My Rating: 3.1
03.
“Glock Tucked”
>>>
“Side 2 Side” comin’ outta nowhere? Thought all tha beats would be original or
online… Anyway, sounds a lil’ random wit tha rhymes and shit, once again. My Rating: 2.5
04.
“Round Town” Feat. Gutta Baby & John B
>>>
This ain’t too bad, overall; I actually am diggin’ this laidback vibe, wit a
lil’ bit of soul in tha beat. Tha hook sounds like a good day in tha H-Town?
Almost was gonna criticize it for bein’ too long, but if you say this iz an
“album,” then it’s acceptable. However, if it was a “mixtape,” no way! Sounds
like a good collaboration between tha three of y’all; feels like you can’t help
but ta drive in a car forever! My
Rating: 4.0
05.
“Get Rich”
>>>
Why’d tha beat turn acoustic? I like tha ‘90s feel, but not tha acoustic feel!
Tha rhymes sound pretty good, here, and you’re doin’ a good job spittin’ that
gangsta shit ta “protect [your] family.” My
Rating: 3.6
06.
“Toat My Shit” Feat. Icky
Everytime
I see tha word “toat,” I think it’s a toad, lol. >>> I like tha
beginning, how you’re talkin’ about hidin’ your shit within your “boxers” and
shit. Once again, tha beat changed from tha beginning, but at least it sounds
like it’s on some g-shit; definitely a nice joint/hook! Pretty scary ta “toat
[your] shit” frequently; glad I’ve neva toated
anything ever, and how most of my family believes in not havin’ a gun in tha
house for safety reasons. Likin’ tha 2nd verse wit that voice and
shit, even though some of tha lyrics don’t compare to tha hook and 1st
verse! Can’t “make it rain,” here! My
Rating: 4.1
07.
“If It Ain’t One Thang” Feat. Gutta Baby
>>>
Beat sounds like a café, here… Kinda sounds good, but funny; Gutta Baby seems
to make tha hook sound pretty nice, though, wit his voice and flow. You do a
nice job wit tha rhymes, but I think this iz good for a Gutta Baby song; nice 2nd
verse! Fast rhymes, great lyrics, and tha voice ta hold shit down! My Rating: 3.9
08.
Skit
>>>
Sounds like a great skit, dark style? I love how y’all use y’all dialect ta
talk; black people will always
rule!!! My Rating: N/A
½time: You sound pretty good,
although tha CD’s just decent for me, so far; 3.5 for tha CD rating, currently.
09.
“Like A Man”
>>>
Rhymes are good, but beat’s a lil’ boring for me; really? Almost 4.5 minutes
long? My Rating: 3.2
10.
“Stay Wit Me”
I
hate how this DatPiff tracklisting’s messed up from tha back cover; annoying… >>>
You sound like a gigglin’ teddy bear or somethin’ wit tha “stay wit me, baby”
shit. Unless this iz orgasmic, this sounds corny for me, and this beat ain’t
really for me. If it’s a conversation, at least it’s a different flow. My Rating: 2.7
11.
“Tipsy”
>>>
Tha echoed words are distracting… Sounds like a random club banger that can
sound good, but doesn’t sound like it has value to it or anything… My Rating: 3.4
12.
“How I Live Foreal” Feat. Gutta Baby & G-1
>>>
Beat ain’t too bad, here; this struggle y’all rappin’ about sounds good for tha
lyrics, here. Even tha singin’ on tha hook ain’t too bad, too; good
collaboration, especially Gutta Baby and his anti “rap video” perspective on
“how” he lives! My Rating: 3.8
13.
“Structure”
>>>
A smooth joint that ain’t too bad—ooh, x-rated rhymes, lol! Also, likin’ that
this iz only 2:06; nice and quick! My
Rating: 4.0
14.
“Steady Stackin’” Feat. Gutta Baby
Gutta
Baby’s featured, but not on tha back cover, smh? >>> Likin’ tha beat,
although it sounds Three 6ish… But, nice job wit tha hook; Gutta Baby comin’
through wit his hood’s G-shit! You’re comin’ through wit some G-shit, too; good
shit… My Rating: 4.1
15.
“Hell Of A Life (Freestyle)”
It’s
a freestyle, accordin’ to tha filename on DatPiff… >>> Sounds catchy
wit some of your rhymes; decent… My
Rating: 3.7
16.
“Time 2 Go”
>>>
I like that tha beat has a faster vibe, but it sounds jacked for me; tha hook’s
catchy wit this random girl, although this iz soundin’ a lil’ random wit tha
rhymes… My Rating: 3.6
17.
“Holla Gangsta” Feat. Gutta Baby
LOL,
not on tha back cover, randomly? This must be “Holla Gangsta” w/Gutta Baby;
I’ll put it as tha 17th track… >>> Nice beat you’re rappin’
on, here; Gutta Baby’s not really gutta,
but strictly “gangsta” wit this shit! Should be called Gangsta Baby, or G-Baby?
Naw, just keep your name, I’m just playin’! Great job wit tha collaboration and
kick-ass attitude! My Rating: 4.1
Overall: Thumbs up, for tha most part;
mainly decent, but there wasn’t too much that was bad for me…
Rankings:
15. “Glock Tucked” 2.5
14. “Stay Wit Me” 2.7
13. “Low Down” 3.1
12. “Like A Man” 3.2
11. “Tipsy” 3.4
10. “Time 2 Go” 3.6
09. “Get Rich” 3.6
08. “Hell Of A Life (Freestyle)” 3.7
07. “How I Live Foreal” Feat. Gutta Baby
& G-1 3.8
06. “If It Ain’t One Thang” Feat. Gutta Baby
3.9
05. “Round Town”
Feat. Gutta Baby & John B 4.0
04. “Structure” 4.0
03. “Steady Stackin’” Feat. Gutta Baby 4.1
02. “Holla Gangsta” Feat. Gutta Baby 4.1
01. “Toat My Shit” Feat. Icky 4.1
Average CD Rating Review:
Total
Score: 53.8
Total
Songs: / 15
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Average CD Rating: 3.6
Good purpose, though, to influence tha hook. I like tha “I’mma smoke weed” part in tha hook; good, somewhat-addictive shit. Tha both of y’all are doin’ a nice job, here; good collaboration, “studio” environment and err-thang! My Rating: 
I thought I had some not-so-tight starting feedback, but it seemed to pick up… My Rating: 
Feelin’ what he bringin’, here! You’re on tha 2nd verse wit some background vocals, soundin’ like a good combination and collaboration! My Rating: 
My Current Rating: 
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