Commercial #999: #90sLouisianaRapChallenge, Day 176

FTLD'z Commercial Series #16:
#90sLouisianaRapChallenge:
Day 176: June 25, 2021

Frankie's 16th commercial series; he's showin' luv to damn-near ev'ry release from Louisiana, durin' tha '90s! While most appearances will be from tha undaground, a few mainstream ones may appear, at times.

This series will go on from January 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021; 181 battles!

Releases:
Ceaser The Life & Times (1995)
vs.
Ceaser The Life & Times, Vol. 2 (1997)

Music Playing:
Ceaser "What's Mine Is Yours" (1995)
Ceaser "Mobb Figures" (1997)

#LouisianaRap #BatonRougeRap #NewOrleansRap #225Rap #504Rap #LARap

Teaser #39: #90sLouisianaRapChallenge Commercial Series (Month 6)

Bonus teaser for Frankie's 16th commercial series, as he shows luv to damn-near ev'ry release from Louisiana, durin' tha '90s! While most appearances will be from tha undaground, a few mainstream ones may appear, at times.

This series continues on June 1, 2021 & still goes until June 30, 2021; June's appearances include:
• B.G. True Story (1995)
• Big Mike Somethin' Serious (1994)
• Big Tymers How You Luv That (1998)
• Black Menace Black Menace (1995)
• Black Menace Drama Time (1995)
• Black Mophia Clan BMC 4 Life (1996)
• Bottom Posse Thay "Gotta" Pop Me 2 Stop Me (1996)
• Buf. Entertainment Presents Big Dreams (1999)
• C.U.Z. (Cold Untouchable Zoldierz) The Prologue (1999)
• Ceaser The Life & Times (1995)
• Ceaser The Life & Times, Vol. 2 (1997)
• C-Loc Whatever (1995)
• C-Murder Life Or Death (1998)
• Code 6 Street Power (1996)
• Deep South Syndicate Journey With The Syndicate (1996)
• Dem Dirty South Boyz Gotta X-Cape The Pain (1998)
• Dirty Red & Lil' Bay Blood In, Blood Out (1995)
• DJ Jubilee Take It To The St. Thomas (1998)
• Down South Hustlers Bouncin' & Swingin' (Tha Value Pack Compilation) (1995)
• Face Forever World Of Crime (1996)
• Fiend Won't Be Denied (1995)
• Gangsta Connection Potential To Ball (1997)
• Ghetto Commission Wise Guys (1998)
• Gregory D Niggaz In Da Boot (1994)
• G-Slimm R.I.P. G-Slimm (1997)
• Hot Boy$ Get It How U Live!! (1997)
• Juvenile Being Myself (1994)
• Kane & Abel The 7 Sins (1996)
• Kilo G The Bloody City (1995)
• Last Chance Records Last Chance To Shine! (1998)
• Lil' Slim Franchise Player (1998)
• Lil' Slim Thug'n & Pluggin' (1995)
• Lil' Wayne Tha Block Is Hot (1999)
• Mac Shell Shocked (1998)
• Magic Thuggin' (1999)
• Master P Get Away Clean (1991)
• Mean Green Major Players Compilation (1998)
• Mia X Good Girl Gone Bad (1995)
• Mr. Ivan Resurrection (1999)
• Murdafeen Me & Ma Dawgs (1999)
• Mystikal Mystikal (1994)
• N.O.G. Ready For The World (1995)
• Partners-N-Crime PNC3 (1994)
• Pimp Daddy Still Pimpin' (1998)
• Pimp Dogg Who's That Nigga (1996)
• Psychoward www.psychoward.com (1997)
• PxMxWx Back Up Off Me (1995)
• Ron Gray Ron Gray a.k.a. The Bossman (1994)
• Swamp Dawg Da Bayou Bandit (1998)
• The Everlasting Hitman Bounce! Baby, Bounce! (1993)
• The Muse Gru Never Come Close (1998)
• The Notorious Outlaw Jako James Creepshow (1994)
• Tim Smooth I Gotsta Have It (1991)
• Too Solid Entertainment Dog Day (1999)
• Tre-8 Fright Night (1995)
• Tre-8 Ghetto Stories (1995)
• TRU Understanding The Criminal Mind (1992)
• U.N.L.V. 6th & Baronne (1993)
• Wet Boys Puttin' Out The Fire, Vol. 1 (1998)
• X-Mob Handlin' Thangs (1994)

Review #1,911: Tre-8 "Armageddon: The Last Day For Rappers"

Reviewed on 12.27.2019 (Review #1,911)

As I proceed wit my day off, here goes my next review: Tre-8 Armageddon: The Last Day For Rappers, released in 1999 on Smoke 1 Records! Love Tre-8!! Start Time: 7:45 PM | End Time: 8:56 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 #1,911) reviewed on 12.27.2019 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A

01. “Get ‘Em Rowdy” feat. Kangol Slimm, Mr. Chieffa & Lil’ E

Producer: Tre-8

>>> “Rah!” iz right! Sounds great fa a show, here? Nice intro; can’t wait ta hear da track…! Love how tha show lead inta tha dope beat & hyped-up hook from E, here! I swear, Baton Rouge, Mouse On Tha Track, etc. musta been influenced by this ‘cause that’s what it sounds like, years before! Definitely a dope hook!! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & you got this shit on lock, Tre; definitely nice ta party & hold tha streetz down!! Got mo of you on tha 2^nd verse, comin’ through, lookin’ fa tha fans/crowd; good shit! Got tha 3^rd verse from Kangol, here, comin’ through wit tha hype; definitely nice! Mr. Chieffa comin’ through on tha 4^th verse, bringin’ tha bounce to tha gangsta table, here; dope! My Rating: 4.8

02. “Lava Boyz” feat. Govnor

Producer: Full Pack & Tre-8

>>> From tha hottest, hyped-up hook that sounded like Baton Rouge to a chipmunk-soundin’ voice? Lol, fa’real? Naw, it str8 wit this beat & your contribution, at least… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from you & it sounds good, here… Got Govnor on tha 2^nd verse, here, comin’ through wit some chill vibes; decent, here… Here comes “this lyrical, miracle, critical” playa they call “Tre-8!” Definitely a nice way ta somewhat-begin tha 3^rd verse! You know what it iz! My Rating: 4.1

03. “Lyfe Styles”
Producer: Tre-8

>>> A typical “rich & famous”-type hook, here, only it’s “rich… fame shit;” nice wit this beat… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds good; a lil’ Young Bleedish wit tha “who dat?” flow? Nice… Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here & it sounds good, even tho it sounds like you’re speakin’ more than rappin’… Tha 3^rd verse iz here & it sounds okay; can’t complain, tho. My Rating: 4.0

04. “Where My Niggaz At”
Producer: Full Pack & Tre-8

>>> Back to tha hype, here, wit tha right pace! Feelin’ tha hook & tha upbeat aggression you bring, here! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & this shit sounds nice wit you on it, as well as tha beat! Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on from you, here, comin’ through wit tha consistency, as always…! Great shit, as far as tha rest of this goes…! My Rating: 4.3

05. “I Don’t Fuck With U”
Producer: Tre-8

>>> Shit sounds nice wit tha intro; diggin’ tha dialect & how y’all gon spark dat “blunt” up! Dumb shit!! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from you & it sounds good ta hear, here…; keep it goin’! Hearin’ tha hook & it aight wit tha title; diggin’ tha dialect throughout it, tho. Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it sounds cool; I digz it… Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 3^rd verse & it cool; not much ta say, here… My Rating: 4.0

06. “Trigga Man 2000” feat. Smooth Dog

Producer: Tre-8

>>> Sounds dope ta keep tha “Triggaman” alive fa tha “2000,” here. In Heaven, you know we keepin’ it alive fa tha 2020! Tha hook’s dope; all about tha G-shit! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & yeah, you know what it iz, since you a true O.G.! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2^nd verse & it sounds nice ta hear, as you continue dis shit; good job! Here comes tha Smooth Dog on tha 3^rd verse, as he “independent fa life;” that’s tha way ta be! Nice contribution; glad you showin’ these dudes luv, Tre! My Rating: 4.4

07. “My Boo” feat. Currancy

Producer: Playawil

Different dude from Curren$y, here? >>> Sounds like a nice & spacey-soundin’ beat, as well as tha simple hook; not bad… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds good fa dem bitches, here… Singin’ on tha hook, as well; not bad/sappy… Got tha 2^nd verse, here & it str8; nothin’ much ta say… Got tha 3^rd verse goin’ on, here & it’s you, comin’ through wit some decent shit; not bad… My Rating: 3.7

08. “Choppa Bullets” feat. Code 6

Producer: Tre-8

>>> I feel ya on tha intro, here! Hearin’ tha hook & it’s pretty nice from you, as well as tha hyped-up beat! Definitely nice ta “ride” to, here, as you kick ass on tha 1^st verse…! Got your iced-out feelin’ on tha 2^nd verse, here, as you’re “cold, like tha blizzard;” nice! Now, you’re “lava,” here? Diggin’ your fiya & ice! Got tha 3^rd verse from 6, here, comin’ through wit dat street shit; luv his all-focused ability ta flow! My Rating: 4.4

½time: A 4.2-rated CD, so far; definitely bringin’ tha heat, Tre! Gotta luv your energy, aggression & how you plan all these jointz out! Keep up tha great work!!

09. “Armageddon” feat. Hinnasy

Producer: Tre-8

>>> Sounds nice wit your “lava,” once again, on tha hook & beat; good shit! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & you got this shit on lock, as you roll “like a boulder;” dope! Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here & it’s dope wit how you consistently bring this heat! Definitely nice! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha Hinnasy dude (or “Hinasy,” accordin’ to Discogs) on tha 3^rd verse, addin’ a nice contribution to tha track; good shit! My Rating: 4.3

10. “Dey Shouldna Did Dat” feat. Ice Mike

Producer: Full Pack

>>> Sounds good wit tha beat, here; nice job… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds good wit how you spittin’ this shit; keep goin’…! Got tha hook goin’ on & it’s pretty anthemic wit tha “oooooooh/whoaaaa” shit; nice hook! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & you keepin’ it goin’, non-stop; “spark plugs” at they finest! Here we go wit “Ice,” as he says he “born on Christmas Day,” huh? Well, Happy Birthday, even if it’s two dayz later! Sounds nice wit his aggression, as well as his energy! True O.G. in tha Louisiana game! My Rating: 4.5

11. “Paper Chaser”
Producer: Tre-8

>>> Luvin’ tha dark-soundin’ beat, here; consistency, thanx ta you, Tre, on tha 1^st verse! Not really much of a hook, tho rather a beat ridin’/a quick title; nice, tho… Keepin’ tha consistency goin’ fa tha streetz on tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ dope; gotta dig it! Got tha 3^rd verse goin’ on, here & this shit’s dope; went to tha end, here! My Rating: 4.2

12. “Datz My Bitch” feat. Lil’ E

Producer: Full Pack

>>> Sounds good wit tha 1^st verse from you, as well as this regular-soundin’ beat… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds good wit E contributin’ anotha dope hook; hyped-up, frfr! Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here, soundin’ pretty nice ta continue dis shit… Oh yeah, E on tha 3^rd verse, here, comin’ through wit his dope-ass flow/catchiness; definitely tha shi-i-i-it!! My Rating: 4.3

13. Fuck Dat (Skit)
Producer: Mr. 4-Shay & Tre-8

>>> Luvin’ tha intensity of tha beat, here…! Hearin’ what y’all got ta say and yeah, “Fuck Dat!” I agree wit how people disagree wit me, as well! I’m just like, “Fuck Dat!” Also, toward tha end, I like how y’all singin’ tha title in a jazz-soundin’ way; nice! My Rating: N/A

14. “Set The World On Fire” feat. 9-Glock, Mr. Chieffa & Govnor

Producer: Full Pack

>>> Tha hook sound str8 wit tha singin’; I somewhat digz it… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it’s pretty dope wit this dark-soundin’ N.O. voice, on this beat; dope! Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here, as dude spits consistent shit, here; definitely nice! Tha 3^rd verse a lil’ more laidback wit this slower-soundin’ flow; decent, I guess…? My Rating: 4.1

15. “Do What U Wanna” feat. Code 6 & Zeeda

Producer: Full Pack & Ice Mike

>>> Sounds like a beat that’s semi-plain but still cool; hook str8, as well… Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse & tha beat sounds betta wit an added synth string; nice…! Here comes tha 2^nd verse from Code 6, reppin’ as an “Ice Mike Entertainment” reppa, here; definitely nice…! Great job wit this collaboration, too; gotta keep this street shit comin’! Consistent-soundin’ flow & rhymes from Zeeda on tha 3^rd verse, here; dope shit! Definitely feelin’ her consistency…! My Rating: 4.4

16. “Amen Me” feat. Mr. Chieffa

Producer: Full Pack

>>> Sounds good wit tha beginning/1^st verse from you, here, ova this plain-soundin’ beat… Tha hook sounds smooth; kinda calm, tho? I like your more-energetic/aggressive tracks more than this calmer shit… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it’s aight; nothin’ much outta it, tho… Got Chieffa on tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ nice wit what he bringin’, here; good shit… My Rating: 3.7

17. “Bounce 2 Dis” feat. Ceaser, 7Leaf & Drama Squad

Producer: Full Pack & Tre-8

>>> Sounds like a dope lil’ hook, here; good shit… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it’s soundin’ nice ova this beat, here… Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here & this shit keeps tha hype goin’; nice job…! Here you are on tha 3^rd verse & it’s pretty dope wit how you keep this consistency goin’; definitely nice! Sounds like a good lil’ 4^th verse, as well; keep tha dope shit up! My Rating: 4.3

Overall: Thought you did a nice job wit this CD, Tre! You know what it iz wit your production team, feature team & more! You always gon have tha N.O. on lock! Baleedat!!

Rankings:

16. “My Boo” feat. Currancy 3.7

15. “Amen Me” feat. Mr. Chieffa 3.7

14. “I Don’t Fuck With U” 4.0

13. “Lyfe Styles” 4.0

12. “Lava Boyz” feat. Govnor 4.1

11. “Set The World On Fire” feat. 9-Glock, Mr. Chieffa & Govnor 4.1

10. “Paper Chaser” 4.2

09. “Bounce 2 Dis” feat. Ceaser, 7Leaf & Drama Squad 4.3

08. “Armageddon” feat. Hinnasy 4.3

07. “Datz My Bitch” feat. Lil’ E 4.3

06. “Where My Niggaz At” 4.3

05. “Trigga Man 2000” feat. Smooth Dog 4.4

04. “Do What U Wanna” feat. Code 6 & Zeeda 4.4

03. “Choppa Bullets” feat. Code 6 4.4

02. “Dey Shouldna Did Dat” feat. Ice Mike 4.5

01. “Get ‘Em Rowdy” feat. Kangol Slimm, Mr. Chieffa & Lil’ E 4.8

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      67.5

Total Songs:                      / 16

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Average CD Rating:       4.2

Review #1,636: Tre-8 "Dey Scared Of Me"

Reviewed on 2.08.2017 (Review #1,636)

As work’s been stressful, I’ve been hungry to get these reviewz done… Like, I’ve been real hungry!! Been tryna get three reviewz done a day!! Lemme kick off February 8, 2017 with Tre-8 Dey Scared Of Me, released in 1996 on Smoke 1 Records & was produced by Tre-8, except #09, which was produced by Ice Mike! Start Time: 1:51 AM | End Time: 3:02 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 and hoes (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2017 CD Review (Review #1,636) reviewed on 2.08.2017 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A

01. Intro (Niggaz Hittin’ A Safe)
>>> Definitely intense and gangsta, tha way I love it!! My Rating: N/A

02. “Night Time Falls (Fright Nite 2)” feat. J-Dawg

>>> Gotta luv tha eerieness!! Great production!! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s consistent; gotta luv it! Tha hook’s definitely for tha “Fright Niterz!” Gotta luv all these dark tracks!! Unstoppable 2^nd verse, here, of course!! Gotta keep it movin’ wit tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ dope! My Rating: 4.8

03. “Down South Hustler” feat. Zeeda

>>> Beat’s pretty dope, here, of course; good shit! Nice job wit how you come through wit tha 1^st verse, here! Hearin’ tha hook and it’s nice ta hear! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and your hustle continues ta stay strong! Zeeda on tha 3^rd verse, here, doin’ a nice job for tha undaground… My Rating: 4.5

04. “Tried To Told Ya”
>>> Sounds like a jammin’ track, here; good shit! Sounds like somethin’ a No Limit rapper would rap off of, but with your gangsta twist, here? Dope sounds on tha beat, 1^st verse & hook! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s pretty nice, as well… Keepin’ it goin’ wit tha 3^rd verse wit a crazy flow/beat/rhymes goin’ on, here!! A+++ rhymes!!! Gotta luv that you were pure and gotta luv that you have so much music that was released!! My Rating: 4.9

05. “Tru 2 Da Game”
>>> Keepin’ tha eerie production goin’ on, here, soundin’ nice; dope hook! “You neva know when you gonna go;” gotta get this shit done!! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty dope, here, soundin’ great! Gotta dig tha bass as it sounds dope while you rap this! Keepin’ it goin’ wit tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ like a dope verse, as well! I luv how you detectin’ these “new niggaz on tha scene,” as they’re checkin’ shit out… It sux that tha newbies kinda overrule tha world, but we gotta respect who came first (e.g., you)! We got tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ pretty nice, too, as you keep these consistent, undeniable rhymes comin’ along! My Rating: 4.6

06. “I Represent”
>>> Anotha decent/good beat, here, with you doin’ ya thang on tha 1^st verse, here…! You tha undaground rap machine, consistently spittin’ tha rhymes out!! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s soundin’ pretty nice from you, here, as well; trapped in da rhymes!!! I like how you mimicked Biggie with “if you don’t know, now you know!” See, when rappers mimic those that pass now, it sounds wack & I’m like, “Okay…?” However, even tho Biggie was still alive, here, it sounded nice that you quoted him… My Rating: 4.6

07. “Southern Funk”
>>> Nice lil’ beat, here, as well as you tearin’ up tha 1^st verse! A female on tha hook, here, soundin’ nice wit her “southern funk!” Tha beat has a dope lil’ eerie-soundin’, G-“Funk”-type beat, here, on tha 2^nd verse; good shit, 8! Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse and you consistently keepin’ it G, here, not stoppin’! My Rating: 4.4

08. “Pass Da 9”

Classic one, here? >>> Of course, still soundin’ nice, just like tha old “Pass Da 9”, wit Tre-8’s group, Westbank Coalition! Tha chick on tha hook’s dope! I reviewed that Westbank Coalition CD, Westbak Coalition, on May 28, 2009, exactly two years before you passed; crazy!! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 3^rd verse, too, of course, doin’ tha damn thang!! My Rating: 4.7

09. “Half Of Me”
Ice Mike doin’ this beat! >>> This sounds nice ta hear, here; great job wit tha beat, Mike! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it sounds like an intense, paranoid-type style of rap, here, fa tha laidback undaground! Crazy with tha shit, “When I die…;” you left us with a lot, Tre!! Nice job wit tha 2^nd verse, here; sounds good, even tho a lil’ less-intense than tha 1^st verse… And, tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ pretty nice… My Rating: 4.5

½time: A pure CD, so far, between tha production & your rapid-fire, quality, machine-spittin’ rappin’, here! Nice collabz, as well! A 4.6-rated CD, tha only way you know how ta do it!! Well, it ain’t that cold, but when it’s cold in my room, I usually have to shit… Ugh! Lemme go do dat, right quick & get back to this review… *Shits at 2:26 AM…* *Returns from shittin’ at 2:28 AM…* At least that was fast! Have to be at work in an hour! Gotta get this done & eat!!

10. “Datz How It’s Gone Happen”
>>> Sounds like a cool beat; luvin’ tha eerie sounds!! Gotta luv tha consistent lyrics from this “lyricist,” Tre!! Tha real way to deliver lyrics, not that bullshit they pull off today wit “My lyrics are good,” smh! Tha hook’s catchy; not bad… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s soundin’ good wit how you “get hot like fire,” here! Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse, here, and you’re keepin’ this shit goin’; gotta luv it! My Rating: 4.5

11. “On My Block”
>>> Almost sounds like a spoken-word freestyle? Nice job, here, ova this dark-soundin’ beat… My Rating: 4.2

12. “Dey Scared Of Me”
>>> Nice lil’ jammin’ beat fa them dark gangstaz, here! Good shit! Speakin’ of dark gangstaz, gotta luv my best friend, who went out in tha middle of tha night, tha previous night & got someone’s quad, in honor of me! Fuckin’ love it!! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty dope! Gotta keep it movin’, tho, lol…! Hearin’ tha hook and, of course, who wouldn’t be afraid of one of tha best? Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s pretty consistent, here! “I got more ammo than Rambo;” ba-lah-la-brrrrrrrrrrrr!!! My Rating: 4.6

13. “I Getz Wicked”
>>> Diggin’ tha eerie, dark beat, once again! You got this undaground shit on lock, ya dig? “And, I’m down to wreck shit like an accident;” damn, lol! Great job wit tha 1^st verse, here! Got tha 2^nd verse comin’ through, here, and it sounds nice ta hear… Crazy shit goin’ on throughout tha 3^rd verse, here, as this “bitch” iz masturbatin’! Gotta luv what you bringin’, Tre!! My Rating: 4.5

14. “I Fade’m All”
>>> Nice lil’ beat; nice lil’ hook… Consistent-soundin’ 1^st verse, here, as far as tha rhymes go! Gotta luv what you bringin’ to tha table!! You just don’t stop, as tha 2^nd verse’s pure heat!! “Strapped like SWAT teams…;” should we call you “Crazy-8”, ya dig?! Crazy shit on tha 3^rd verse, too!! Unstoppable!! You lay it down to tha max, here!! “I bounce you like a check;” ba-“bounce!!” My Rating: 4.7

15. “Jealousy” feat. Alize’e & Mr. Chieffa

>>> A nice lil’ dark beat, here, wit tha 1^st verse soundin’ nice from you, here, wit tha “thunda!” Tha hook sounds decent wit this chick on it; decent vibe… A chick on tha 2^nd verse, here, givin’ this a decent vibe, as well… Tha 3^rd verse’s decent wit this feature… I’ono, you did way betta when it was just you… My Rating: 4.0

16. “Ya Didn’t Know”
>>> Decent lil’ beat, as it sounds like a West Coast-soundin’ track, with a southern twist… Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse and it ain’t bad… We got tha 2^nd verse, here, as you’re keepin’ this shit goin’… Diggin’ how it sounds consistent, as tha 2^nd verse progresses! My Rating: 4.3

17. “Sewed Up” feat. Ceaser & 9-Glock
>>> Kickin’ it off wit, “I breaks ‘em off like a lizard…” Gotta luv my saying, “There’s a Lizard in tha building!,” in reference to this Liz that I know! Good job wit tha beat and 1^st verse, here, holdin’ shit down! Tha hook reminds me of a No Limit/Skull-type track; gotta luv it! We got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here, soundin’ pretty nice; can’t deny it! Gotta feel tha 3^rd verse, too, as all y’all seem to get along in a major way, here! My Rating: 4.4

18. “Hustlin’s My Hobby” feat. Ceaser, Lil’ Nick & G-Spade

>>> Sounds good; nice lil’ beat, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and y’all got this shit on lock, here! Hearin’ tha hook and it’s pretty nice, strictly “hustlin’!” We got tha 2^nd verse, here, and it’s pretty nice, too… Great job wit tha 3^rd verse, here, keepin’ it movin’! And, a 4^th verse, too? Sounds pretty nice, here… My Rating: 4.3

Overall: Consistent, unstoppable, undeniable, undaground talent at its finest!!! Of course, Tre, you have A+ beats & rhymes to hold thangz down, to tha fullest!! Excellent job wit this one!!

Rankings:

17.       “Jealousy” feat. Alize’e & Mr. Chieffa 4.0

16.       “On My Block” 4.2

15.       “Ya Didn’t Know” 4.3

14.       “Hustlin’s My Hobby” feat. Ceaser, Lil’ Nick & G-Spade 4.3

13.       “Sewed Up” feat. Ceaser & 9-Glock 4.4

12.       “Southern Funk” 4.4

11.        “Down South Hustler” feat. Zeeda 4.5

10.       “Datz How It’s Gone Happen” 4.5

09.       “I Getz Wicked” 4.5

08.       “Half Of Me” 4.5

07.       “I Represent” 4.6

06.       “Dey Scared Of Me” 4.6

05.       “Tru 2 Da Game” 4.6

04.       “I Fade’m All” 4.7

03.   “Pass Da 9” 4.7

02.   “Night Time Falls (Fright Nite 2)” feat. J-Dawg 4.8

01.   “Tried To Told Ya” 4.9

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      76.5

Total Songs:                      / 17

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Average CD Rating:       4.5 (automatically a 5-star-rated CD)

Review #1,634: The South Coast Compilation "Str-8-Ballin'"

Reviewed on 2.07.2017 (Review #1,634)

Time for my next review in my Louisiana Reviewz Marathon: The South Coast Compilation Str-8-Ballin’, released in 1997 on 2 Loaded Records! This tape features Skull Duggrey, Kilo G, Tre-8, Zeeda, Ceaser, Lil’ E, Ms. Kim, Southern Comfort, Ace-Lo, Shorty Roc, Lil’ Jinx, Big Bop, Fisher Fools, Recon & Hell Raisers…! Start Time: 2:47 PM | End Time: 3:53 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 #1,634) reviewed on 2.07.2017 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A

01. “Caps Peeled”

>>> Sounds like a dope beat/track, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty dope… It almost sounds like a young Curren$y? Diggin’ tha “black Girbauds;” I got a few of those (in “black”)! Also, a 2^nd ½ of tha 1^st verse, here, soundin’ nice… Hearin’ tha hook and it pretty nice, here… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s soundin’ energetic/official, here! Here comes tha 3^rd verse from that Curren$y-soundin’ dude and he definitely doin’ tha damn thang, here! And, tha 2^nd ½ of tha 3^rd verse’s pretty dope, here; gotta luv it! We also have a lil’ “2 loaded”-type outro, here, as far as inhalin’! My Rating: 4.6

02. “Bring It On”

>>> Jammin’ beat, here; sounds good… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty nice, here, of course! Energetic-soundin’, gangsta-livin’ hook, here; nice! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s pretty jammin’; gotta luv it! And, tha 3^rd verse, soundin’ dope; gotta luv y’all energy! My Rating: 4.3

03. “Loaded As A Wolf”
Nice! >>> Tha radio in tha beginning, here… Catchy-ass hook bein’ “loaded as a wolf;” fuckin’ dope as fuck!! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it sounds like one of those cool kids rappin’, here; dope shit! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and y’all keepin’ this “loaded” shit goin’! Gotta!! Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse and I’m feelin’ tha energy, here! And, a 4^th verse, here, shmokin’ “so much weed;” nice! My Rating: 4.7

04. “Made Nigga”
>>> Beat sounds nice, here…; a lil’ on tha West Coast-soundin’ tip? Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty nice, here… Hearin’ tha hook and tha chick sounds nice ta hear… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s pretty jammin’… We got tha 3^rd verse comin’ along, here, and it’s nice ta hear, as well; gotta luv how it’s jammin’! My Rating: 4.4

05. “Game Is Sold (Str8 Ballin’)”

>>> A slower vibe, here; let’s see what’s good… Hearin’ tha hook and tha chick sounds pretty catchy, here, fa this West Coast/southern-soundin’ mix, on tha beat… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it sounds like y’all focused, here, fa tha 5-0-4! We got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here, and y’all sound like y’all really ‘bout dis gangsta shit, here! And, tha 3^rd verse’s pretty nice, here, handlin’ this rap shit well… My Rating: 4.3

06. “Bloody Murder”
>>> Jammin’ beat, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from a chick and it’s soundin’ nice ova this beat… Tha chick continues ta keep tha 2^nd verse comin’, here, soundin’ nice… And, more of tha chick on tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ nice… My Rating: 4.0

07. “Fa Shiggiddy”
>>> A lil’ bit of a “Big Poppa” sample in tha beat, here; sounds nice… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s nice ta hear, with a jammin’ flow… “Fa shiggiddy, playa, all them playa hataz tryna shit on me;” dope hook! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s soundin’ nice, as this continues! Tha 3^rd verse’s pretty crazy from this dude, here! Luvin’ tha division, too, durin’ tha verse; dope shit! My Rating: 4.3

08. “Hot Girls (We’re On Fire)”
>>> Beat’s nice but I’m not into these “girls,” all tha time… A decent track, but repetitive wit tha title… My Rating: 3.6

½time: A 4.3-rated compilation, so far; dope shit! I pretty-much am diggin’ these tracks to tha fullest, here; gotta luv ‘em!

09. “Da South” feat. Skull Duggrey

Featurin’ my boy!! >>> Like how it has that, like, B.I.G./what woulda been “Way Of Life”-type beat, here… Why tha year gotta be censored, tho? Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty nice… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s continuin’ ta keep it movin’, here… Tha 3^rd verse’s pretty nice, too, as this track slowly continues ta bring it… Good job wit tha 4^th verse, here, as y’all keep it movin’… Hearin’ Skull on tha 5^th verse and he keeps it movin’, too, as always! My Rating: 4.3

10. “My Soldja”
>>> Diggin’ tha bounce vibe in tha beginning, here; good shit wit this hook… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and I’m luvin’ tha content; decent voice/flow, tho… Tha rest of this was nice ta hear, as well… My Rating: 4.2

11. “Money & The Power”
>>> Decent lil’ G-Funk beat, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and y’all know what y’all doin’, here; good shit… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s pretty nice, as we’re keepin’ it movin’, here… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s soundin’ good ta hear, here… We got tha 3^rd verse, here, and it’s soundin’ nice… And a 2^nd ½ of tha 3^rd verse, here, keepin’ tha hustle up… My Rating: 4.1

12. “Ward Killa”
>>> A more-jammin’ bounce beat, here, wit y’all soundin’ hyped-up on tha 1^st verse, here… Hearin’ tha hook and it almost sounds like it blends in wit tha 1^st verse… I have ta say, good job, here; can’t complain… Tha 2^nd verse’s soundin’ like it’s jammin’, as well, keepin’ it gangsta…! My Rating: 4.1

13. “Do Yo Thang”
>>> Sounds good wit this beat… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s jammin’, here… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s nice, here… Tha 2^nd verse has some strong, crazy-ass rhymes goin’ on, here; gotta feel it!! We got tha 3^rd verse, here, and it’s just as consistent as tha 2^nd verse, pretty-much! My Rating: 4.4

14. “Fully Loaded 4 Life”
>>> Dope beat fa tha gangstaz, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty nice; gotta keep it consistent! Hearin’ tha hook and y’all jammin’ out, here, holdin’ it down! Keepin’ it movin’ wit a fast-paced 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ excellent!! My Rating: 4.3

15. “Game Is Essential”
>>> A bounce-type beat, here, soundin’ pretty nice… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s jammin’; good shit… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s official—oh, “essential,” I mean! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s soundin’ good, too… Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha rest of this, soundin’ “essential!” My Rating: 4.2

16. “Let’s Do It Again”
>>> A slower-soundin’ track, here…; let’s see how it goes… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty dope… Sounds like a nice lil’ random hook, here, from a female…; nice… And, we have a female rappin’ on tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ pretty nice; can’t complain… And, we got tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ decent…; decent collab… My Rating: 3.8

17. “Don’t Quit”
>>> Sounds tight, here, ready fa a fight or somethin’! Great job wit tha hook! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty nice, here! Definitely a jam, even tho it reminds me of a fight… Keepin’ it goin’ wit tha 2^nd verse, here, and it sounds pretty dope… Definitely a lotta energy, here!! My Rating: 4.5

Overall: A consistent, jammin’ compilation, here; gotta luv it! Only two tracks was under a 4.0, but other than that, y’all did tha damn thang, here!

Rankings:

17.       “Hot Girls (We’re On Fire)” 3.6

16.       “Let’s Do It Again” 3.8

15.       “Bloody Murder” 4.0

14.       “Money & The Power” 4.1

13.       “Ward Killa” 4.1

12.       “Game Is Essential” 4.2

11.        “My Soldja” 4.2

10.       “Fa Shiggiddy” 4.3

09.       “Game Is Sold (Str8 Ballin’)” 4.3

08.       “Bring It On” 4.3

07.       “Da South” feat. Skull Duggrey 4.3

06.       “Fully Loaded 4 Life” 4.3

05.       “Made Nigga” 4.4

04.       “Do Yo Thang” 4.4

03.   “Don’t Quit” 4.5

02.   “Caps Peeled” 4.6

01.   “Loaded As A Wolf” 4.7

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      72.1

Total Songs:                      / 17

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Average CD Rating:       4.2

Radio Shift #96: "Tha Louisiana Pit" (Tim Smooth, Tre-8 & Ice Mike Special) :: Playlist Of 7.29.2012

Radio Shift #96: "Tha Louisiana Pit" (Tim Smooth, Tre-8 & Ice Mike Special) :: Playlist Of 7.29.2012

(This iz tha order I played each song, not personal rank)
01. Tim Smooth "Camped Out" (1999)
02. Tre-8 Feat. Govnor "Lava Boyz" (1999)
03. Ice Mike "Tales From The Ghetto" (1994)
04. Tim Smooth & Too Cool "Used Car" (1994)
05. Tre-8 "Candy" (1998)
06. Ice Mike Feat. Rob Gold, Extreme, Killa Rich & Boss King "Do 'Em Dirty!" (2006)
07. Tim Smooth "Knee Deep" (1998)
08. Tre-8 Feat. Mr. Chieffa "Gangsta" (2002)
09. Ice Mike Feat. Joe Blakk "Ghetto" (2000)
10. Tim Smooth "I Don't Give A Damn About Your Boyfriend" (1991)
11. Tre-8 "What's Happenin'" (1995)
12. Ice Mike "Rollin' On Daytons" (1992)
13. Tim Smooth Feat. Choppa "That's How It's Going Down" (2004)
14. Tre-8 Feat. Mr. Serv-On "G Like Me" (1995)
15. Ice Mike Feat. Swanger Lane & Ms. RawLT "Ridin' Da Wood (Man!)" (2006)
16. Tim Smooth "That's Why They Sell Dope" (1991)
17. Tre-8 Feat. Sess & Rob Gold "We Hustle" (2006)
18. Ice Mike "Here Smoke This" (1992)
19. Tim Smooth Feat. J-Dawg "Do Yo Thang" (2004)
20. Tre-8 Feat. Ceaser & 9-Glock "Sewed Up" (1996)
21. Ice Mike Feat. Rob Gold "Bubble Gum Chevy" (2006)
22. Tim Smooth Feat. Tre-8 "Holla At Me" (1999)
23. Tre-8 Feat. Kilo & 5th Ward Weebie "Do It Baby" (2008)
24. Ice Mike "Life Of A Pimp" (1994)
25. Tim Smooth "LADIDADI" (1998)
26. Dem Haze Boyz "Kill Somebody" (2011)
27. Ice Mike Feat. Code-6 & Ché "Kickin' Up Violence" (1999)
28. Tim Smooth & Too Cool Feat. MC Thick "Sleeping With The Enemy" (1994)
29. Tre-8 Feat. Master P "Fright Night" (1995)
30. Ice Mike "What The Ghetto Has To Offer" (1994)

Radio Shift #75: "Tha Louisiana Pit" (Category 1: '90s Edition) :: Playlist Of 2.04.2012

Radio Shift #75: "Tha Louisiana Pit" (Category 1: '90s Edition) :: Playlist Of 2.04.2012

(This iz tha order I played each song, not personal rank)
01. DJ Jubilee Feat. Take Fo "Get Away Driver" (1999)
02. Sporty-T "Excercise" (1994)
03. Jako James "NBK (Screwed)" (1994)
04. Gambino Family "U Neva Know" (1998)
05. Murdafeen "Gotta Get The $$$$$$$" (1999)
06. Born Suspect "Funksta" (1996)
07. Pimp Daddy "God Bless Tha Dead" (1994)
08. Tre-8 "Soldiers N Killers" (1995)
09. Females In Charge "Where's My Trick" (1992)
10. Tim Smooth "I Gotsta Have It" (1991)
11. DM Space "Advisory" (1995)
12. Fila Phil "Home Of The Killers" (1996)
13. Graveyard Soldjas "211" (1996)
14. Death "Night Demon" (1993)
15. Ceaser "Oneday" (1995)
16. Ms. Tee "Smokin' Urb (Free Your Mind)" (1996)
17. ScrEEchin' Crawfish: Skull Duggery Freestyle
18. Illusion Feat. Peaches "Gumbo" (1998)
19. Young Bleed Feat. Max Minelli "Lil' Poppa Got A Brand New Bag" (1998)
20. Ice Mike "Johnny" (1992)
21. Ice Gold "Criminals" (1999)
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22. Ruthless Juveniles "Same Thing Make U Laugh" (1997)
23. Desire Slim "Seeing Visions" (1998)
24. PxMxWx "Alphabet B***hes II (Backwards Z To A)" (1994)
25. 2 Blakk "The Game" (1995)
26. U.N.L.V. "6th & Baronne" (1993)
27. Doobie Smoov "Breakdown" (1996)
28. Da 9er's "Goose Thang" (1996)
29. C-Loc, Growl Nitty & J-Von "Candy & Cream" (1998)
30. MC Thick "Portrait Of A Fiend" (1993)
31. Low-Down "Tales Of Da South" (1997)
32. L.O.C. "Dreamsellaz" (1998)

Review #976: Ceaser "The Life & Times Vol. 2"

Reviewed on 6.07.2011 (Review #976)




Comin’ up next, I have a sequel: Ceaser “The Life & Times Vol. 2”; how will it do against Vol. 1? Start Time: 6:56 PM | End Time: 7:13 PM


Quick Note: 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.

© 2011 CD Review (Review #976) reviewed on 6.07.2011 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A


01. “Drama”
>>> Sounds like a movie, like, “Wizard Of Oz” or somethin’, lol; very tight beat intro! Ooh, here you are wit tha rappin’, comin’ through real nicely wit this kick-ass-soundin’ beat wit interestin’ sounds goin’ on!! Damn, your highest-rated song on your last CD was only valued at 4.3? You must’ve gotten way betta, now!!! Tha hook’s real nice wit this content; really feelin’ tha lyrics a whole lot!!! Such a great rhythm goin’ on, here, as well as all tha continuous rhymes you bringin’ to tha table fa err-body in tha streetz!! My Rating: 4.7


02. “Three Tha Hard Way”
Interestin’ title… >>> Good start; I like how you randomly say, “dat’s why I’m weeded up!” Gotta luv how you a good-ass rapper on tha mic, doin’ tha damn thang!! Tha rhymes are really consistent, here; comin’ through wit nothin’ but tight-ass, consistent-ass rhymes!! I’m always up fa street shit at any time!! Tha hook sounds good; what else could you ask for? “Smokin’ one…;” gotta luv tha smoke shit, again!! You really holdin’ shit down, once again!! My Rating: 4.5


03. “Mobb Figures”
>>> “1995”? I thought we’re in ’97? I guess this iz an old song… Anyway, “puffin’ a blunt;” I feel ya, dawg! You keepin’ this tight-ass shit comin’ ‘long, bruh; thumbs up!! This iz a much-shorter song but tha rhymes, beat, and hook iz here, soundin’ catchy and all pure!! My Rating: 4.5


04. “Ain’t No Love”
I only rated this a 3.9 in tha past but this sounds much betta!! I guess my hearin’ at Age 22/23 iz betta than when I was 21? Content’s definitely on ‘n’ poppin’! My Current Rating: 4.0


05. “Oneday”
LOL, this iz a reappearance, too. My Current Rating: 4.1


06. “Looking At Cali (Remix)”
LOL, how will tha remix go? >>> Sounds good fa “connects” and shit; nice hook and tha content iz golden fa you and fa tha listener, too. Just like tha original, this goes off, too. My Rating: 4.2


½time: Soundin’ great; your highest rating on tha previous CD was a 4.3 and now, tha CD rating iz a 4.3, lol!!!


07. “Life Or Death (Remix)”
Anotha remix; lookin’ forward ta hearin’!! >>> Sounds betta now dat I’m hearin’ it, again! Tha content’s here, comin’ through wit tha street shit fa tha G’s; good job! Tha beat’s jammin’ and helps you come through wit tha tight rhymes and content; props, my boy! Tha hook sounds great when you come through, waitin’ fa dem ta die, lol! My Rating: 4.3


08. “Playin’ Them Hoez”
This sounds hotter than just a 4.0 fa me now dat I’m rehearin’ it. My Current Rating: 4.2


09. “Ceaser Ain’t No Busta”
>>> Nice vibe wit tha beat; feelin’ how dis sounds wit what you’re spittin’! Ooh, a female on tha hook, doin’ her thang! Glad you keepin’ dis shit poppin’ fa tha paranoid in tha hood! Glad you get “high,” at times, too! Oh, didn’t realize I heard dis, too; sounds just as good! My Current Rating: 4.2


10. “Fat Bank Take Little Bank”
LOL, I luv titles/sayings like dis wit tha “___ take ___,” lol! >>> This iz good, too; you holdin’ it down fa err-body, dead or alive! I hope you hold it down fa me, one day!! Tha hook’s pretty catchy wit tha beat sounds and how you sound, lol; lol @ how you say, “little,” and not even, “lil’,” lol. A Scoob dude on tha 2nd verse? Sounds interestin’…; glad he holdin’ it down fa tha streetz, too! Gotta look up and see if there’s any features on dis! Ooh, “hoes tell me dat I smell like a pound;” thumbs-tha-fuck-up fa smellin’ “like a pound!!” You’re keepin’ tha 3rd verse on ‘n’ poppin’, too, now wit “199rich”? My Rating: 4.4


11. “Put It To Your Lip”
One of my higher-rated songs on tha previous CD; you comin’ through wit dat tightness, especially wit tha beat and your rhymes!! My Current Rating: 4.3


12. “Thank God”
Even this made it, too? Thumbs up fa tha G-Funk, laidback-type song, which I’m feelin’ a lil’ more, too! My Current Rating: 4.0


13. “Fat Bank Mafia”
What’ll this be like? Iz this your clique? >>> Sounds like a good song ta perform, lol; you’re “comin’” wit buku “hits” iz right! You doin’ a nice job wit all your songs; they definitely hold tha streets down as well as all tha G’s dat follow you!! I hope you still have a reputation, these dayz!! Tha hook’s a lil’ catchy; what else could I say about dis, lol? One of tha longer songs but it still goes pretty hard fa tha hood! My Rating: 4.1


Overall: For a song wit mostly good songs dat don’t have tha highest of tha high ratings, this wound up becoming an automatic, five-star-rated CD! Good job, bruh; you deserve any kinda award and what may come good fa you, ya dig? Keep up tha great work!!


Rankings:

13. “Ain’t No Love” 4.0
12. “Thank God” 4.0
11. “Oneday” 4.1
10. “Fat Bank Mafia” 4.1
09. “Playin’ Them Hoez” 4.2
08. “Looking At Cali (Remix)” 4.2
07. “Ceaser Ain’t No Busta” 4.2
06. “Life Or Death (Remix)” 4.3
05. “Put It To Your Lip” 4.3
04. “Fat Bank Take Little Bank” 4.4
03. “Three Tha Hard Way” 4.5
02. “Mobb Figures” 4.5
01. “Drama” 4.7


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 55.5
Total Songs: / 13
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Average CD Rating: 4.3 (automatically a 5-star-rated CD)

Review #310: Ceaser "The Life & Times"

Reviewed on 9.25.2009 (Review #310)

It’s FrankieThaLuckyDog again! Afta recoverin’ from a nap (ta boost my stamina up), I’m back for a 6th review today, ya dig! This next one iz from Ceaser “The Life & Times”; let’s see if I’m up for it! Start Time: 11:00 PM | End Time: 11:51 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 or have auto-tune in your vocals, I’m not buyin’ it!

 

 

© 2009 CD Review (Review #310) reviewed on 9.25.2009 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.


01. “Dreaming Of Riches”
Looks like a good title… oh wait, based off tha 1:06 length, I should say, “Looks like a good intro title!” Let’s see what we got ta start it off… >>> Not just a song, but it’s an intro! It’s actually remindin’ me of a West Coast vs. down South vibe, and I’m likin’ tha vocals here. Great job wit tha intro song; I’m surprised it was a song! My Rating: 4.0


02. “Jocin’ In The Parish”
Talk about multi taskin’! I’m doin’ this CD review while playin’ Final Fantasy III (for Super Nintendo) on my computer, doin’ my Top 10 Countdown, AND watchin’ Deal Or No Deal at tha same time, lol! I’m SOOOOO talented, and I won’t give up!! Anyway, because my boy Yung Yola was in tha parish recently, I’m lookin’ forward ta hearin’ this one! >>> Tha beat iz nice and upbeat; tha 1st verse sounded good too. You’re givin’ a nice, car ridin’ vibe here wit dis shit. Tha hook sounded pretty good too wit tha whole vibe; keep this shit up! Tha 2nd verse here explainin’ tha whole “lock-up” shit, which iz sad ta hear. I wish Yung Yola would get outta jail REAL soon!!! Nice job on tha 3rd verse too, doin’ a good job on dis shit! My Rating: 4.1
EDIT: I put tha title as “jocin’”; if it was really “Jocen” (as a name or somethin’), let me know so I can correct it.


03. “Roll On”
What’s wit tha weird spellings? I’m correctin’ them as I go along. Let’s see how good this one iz… >>> DEFINITELY on tha West Coast tip here; sounds a lil’ like a Dr. Dre 90’s beat here! Nice job on tha 1st verse, makin’ this a jam. Tha gurl on tha hook sounds good. This iz turnin’ out ta be a pretty good CD; I’m glad! Nice job on tha 2nd verse too, soundin’ good on this track. There’s nothin’ wrong wit this song, so it’s easily a plus ta people; who can hate on it?? Good job on tha 3rd verse, just steadly “rollin’ on.” My Rating: 4.0


04. “Ain’t No Love”
How will this song sound? >>> Still has tha nice West Coast style in tha beat; I like tha sound effects in tha beginning. Yea, this iz definitely on a nice undaground/mainstream level when it comes ta hearin’ it in tha 1st verse. Pretty short 1st verse, but it did its thang; good hook too (it tells exactly what it says). Nice job on tha 2nd verse too. Already onto tha 3rd verse, and it’s addin’ some gangsta attributes wit tha “shooting” parts; good shit! Nice “smoke” part towards tha end too. My Rating: 3.9


05. “Oneday”
How will this one sound? It sounded pretty rainy towards tha end of tha last song, so I don’t know if that’ll apply ta this song; only 2:38 on tha length. >>> Nothin’ depressin’ here; still that consistent West Coast style, so that’s a plus. Feelin’ tha rappin’, and tha hook iz good, especially when I hear tha title. You KNOW thingz’ll happen “oneday;” I agree. Nice job on tha 2nd verse too. Although this iz short, I think it can fit a 3rd verse! Yes, it did, and it flows nice wit tha song; glad you expressin’ your “pain” without it bein’ depressin’ or anything in tha beat! My Rating: 4.1


06. “Know What I’m Sayin’”
Unlike most CDs I’ve been reviewin’ in my marathon of 5:00+ lengths, this next song right here iz only 2:55. I like that tha songs are shorter at times, so let’s see how you do wit this one! >>> Beat iz STILL on tha West Coast consistency level, so you got a plus here again! Hearin’ tha 1st verse, and you’re goin’ on tha correct path ta survive, instead of fuckin’ wit tha wrong people! Short hook, but it sounded good ta blend in. Nice job on tha 2nd verse too, keepin’ this shit comin’ along! A 3rd verse already, and you’re “on tha rise” wit this shit; that’s true. I see there’s a 2nd version of this CD (“The Life & Times Vol. 2”); lookin’ forward ta that one too! My Rating: 3.8


07. “What’s Mine Is Yours”
This looks like it should be interestin; nice title! >>> Soundin’ betta in tha start; tha beat iz cool too. Pretty good 1st verse, and tha gurl on tha hook (singin’ tha title and tha vice versa of tha title) iz hot! Nice job on tha 2nd verse; nothin’ ta say bad about your songs/verses! Nice hood lyrics in tha 3rd verse; lots of people can relate to tha people in tha hood. Catchy song right here! My Rating: 4.3


½time: Off to a NICE start; tha whole entire CD iz consistent! Tha ratings have been pretty leveled, and I’m lookin’ forward ta hearin’ tha rest; should sound like tha 1st 7 songs!


08. “Life Or Death”
That’s tha question a lotta people ask, and now, you’re about ta define it in your own words! >>> Once again, anotha consistent, GR8 West Coast styled beat! Soundin’ good wit tha way you rappin’, and tha 1st verse went good wit what you spit. Tha hook soundin’ good too; addin’ paranoia to tha hook! Tha 2nd verse iz definin’ what you look at iz real, so keep dat shit comin’ along! Tha real shit iz tha shit that lasts!! Interesting 3rd verse wit tha “kids in tha house” part and tha “pistol in ya mouth” part too; gangsta fusion right there! My Rating: 4.0


09. “Gettin’ Higher”
A spelling error wit tha “en”, so I fixed that. Let’s see what we got here for 4:17 on tha length… >>> Slow start, but it kicked in betta as it went on. Tha beat sounds catchy wit tha rhymin’ on tha 1st verse. Pretty good 1st verse, and tha female on this hook iz pretty good. Not as good as Song #7, but still keeps tha song above average. Tha 2nd verse sounded pretty good on this, and tha 3rd verse on that same level. My Rating: 3.7


10. “Playin’ Them Hoez”
This looks like it gon be a good one… >>> More West Coast influenced music here comin’ outta tha N.O.; nice lil’ intro and tha start to tha 1st verse soundin’ nice for tha streetz. Good street verse, and tha hook iz on its pimp tip, lol. Still keepin’ it street on tha 2nd verse, doin’ tha damn thang for “them hoez.” Nice job wit tha 3rd verse, deliverin’ what it’s like when you’re spittin’ about tha title of this song. Good job wit this one right here! My Rating: 4.0


11. “Ceaser Ain’t No Buster”
I like tha title, so based off dat, this should be a GR8 song! >>> Sounds like soft sounds comin’ outta tha beat, but it’s still on its uptempo shit. Good 1st verse, and you got a female on tha hook again. This one iz soundin’ good, just like tha one on tha #7 song! Nice job on tha 2nd verse; got nothin’ much ta say, but ta keep doin’ ya thang! Tha 3rd verse still keepin’ it on dat street level, so you ALWAYS get tha props! What was that thing at tha end? My Rating: 4.2


12. “Put It To Your Lip”
Ooh, looks like an extended-gangsta topic here! REALLY lookin’ forward ta seein’ how much I like dis one!! >>> Oh, not exactly on tha gangsta tip. Instead, on tha smokin’ tip wit tha “put tha blunt to your lip” beginning. Sounds good, and I know you do yo thang on these West Coast beats! Keep these gr8 topics comin’ along too ‘cause it’s REAL consistent! DEFINITELY a nice/catchy 1st verse, and tha 2nd verse soundin’ GR8 too wit tha “blow high” shit when it comes to them blunts! Competition ta battle tha #7 song for tha top? We’ll see, although I think this might lose in a tie-breaker. Nice job on tha last verse too; good shit here! My Rating: 4.3


13. Commercial
LOL, a break? Let’s see what this “commercial” iz… >>> LOL, I was ‘bout ta say, what’s up wit tha white dude as tha DJ, but as soon as tha caller came in, it spiced thangz up! My Rating: N/A


14. “Look At Cali”
“Looks” like a good song; lookin’ forward ‘cause I KNOW you got “Cali” influences by these sounds! >>> Pretty good start; I hear tha West Coast in tha beat still. Tha singin’ in this hook from tha dude sounds aight. I know tha caller said tha featured artist on tha 2nd verse, but I don’t know who it iz, so until I know, I’ll just leave tha feature blank. It does sound good though. Nice job on tha 2nd verse, so that’s a plus. This iz definitely a jam by tha way it sounds; who can deny it? I know I said that about many songs, but it’s REALLY true! Nice job on tha 3rd verse too. Nice lil’ song here, although it felt real short. My Rating: 4.1


15. “Thank God”
Tha last song; what will it offer for me? >>> Hope it ain’t too depressin’ wit tha title, but based off this start, it’s a lil’ upbeat, so it ain’t gonna be too bad. Pretty good 1st verse; sounded like it blended wit err-thang else, and tha hook was good. I’m glad you didn’t make it depressin’ or anything; just consistent shit here! Tha 2nd verse here, and yea, “3 strikes, and you’re out;” that’s tha truth, although wit assholes, it’s more like “1 strike, and you’re out” ‘cause I’m gettin’ betta at filterin’ out people! Sounds like a young Biggie or somethin’ on tha 3rd verse, lol. Pretty good ta add ta this song; y’all all got good flows and consistent lyrics/topics! My Rating: 3.9


Overall: And it’s over… 15 songs didn’t feel that long, but it still sounded good on ALL of ‘em!! Thanx for tha consistentness, and I look forward to tha next CD!!


Rankings (according to my ratings):

14. “Gettin’ Higher” 3.7
13. “Know What I’m Sayin’” 3.8
12. “Thank God” 3.9
11. “Ain’t No Love” 3.9
10. “Life Or Death” 4.0
09. “Playin’ Them Hoez” 4.0
08. “Dreaming Of Riches” 4.0
07. “Roll On” 4.0
06. “Jocin’ In The Parish” 4.1
05. “Oneday” 4.1
04. “Look At Cali” 4.1
03. “Ceaser Ain’t No Buster” 4.2
02. “Put It To Your Lip” 4.3
01. “What’s Mine Is Yours” 4.3


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 56.4
Total Songs: / 14
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Average CD Rating: 4.0