Review #1,878: Mac "World War III"

Reviewed on 12.18.2019 (Review #1,878)

Couldn’t get up fa a few hours but I’m here, now, on to my next review: Mac World War III, released in 1999 on No Limit Records & Priority Records…; free Mac! Start Time: 2:14 PM | End Time: 3:36 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 #1,878) reviewed on 12.18.2019 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A

01. Intro feat. Phipps

Producer: Eugene (Big Gene) Stephens

>>> Nice intro from tha chick; good beat, too… My Rating: N/A

02. “War Party” feat. Magic & D.I.G.

Producer: XL
>>> Sounds good wit this beat, as well as how you have this “War Party” on lock; dope job! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from you & it’s pretty nice; sounds good, as I’m feelin’ your energy…! Got Magic on tha 2^nd verse, comin’ through wit some dope shit; luv his aggression! Even mo hot shit from D.I.G. on tha 3^rd verse, comin’ through wit just as much hype as Magic! My Rating: 4.4

03. “Best Friends”

Producer: Renior & Sugar

>>> Sounds like a good hook/beat; rough when these “friends” turn into beefers! Fake-ass world…! Got tha 1^st verse goin’ on, here, soundin’ good; feelin’ tha definition of loyalty vs. unloyalty, here… Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on & it sounds nice ta hear; nice lil’ track, overall… My Rating: 4.0

04. “Like Before” feat. Storm

Producer: XL
>>> Decent-soundin’ beat, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it’s pretty nice; diggin’ what you got goin’ on… Hearin’ tha hook and yeah, it’s all about movin’ on; I feel like that fa my future…! Storm on tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ okay; ain’t realize she was a female… “Pissin’…, shittin’…, spittin’ on [‘em];” nuts! Got tha 3^rd verse goin’ on from you, here, comin’ through wit some okay rhymes… My Rating: 3.7

05. “We Deadly” feat. Master P, Silkk The Shocker & Skull Duggrey

Producer: Ke’noe

>>> Dope beat fa this war you’re in! Nice intro wit P; always comin’ through “deadly,” here! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from you, soundin’ nice ta hear, here… Hook’s pretty dope wit all y’all, here; keep it goin’! Got P on tha 2^nd verse, comin’ through wit his aggressive, energetic vibe fa tha streetz, here! Nice outro, too; always 100 wit me! My Rating: 4.2

06. “Bloody” feat. Magic

Producer: XL

>>> Sounds like an okay, laidback-soundin’ beat, here… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s nice wit this “Bloody” aspect… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty nice, here… Mo heat from you on tha 2^nd verse, here, comin’ through, strapped wit dem “grenades;” dope…! Magic on tha 3^rd verse, here, comin’ through wit tha consistent rhymes; feelin’ how he spitz it! Also, a minute-long outro ta end it… My Rating: 4.1

07. “You Never Know” feat. Mia X

Producer: Carlos Stephens

>>> Beat sounds nice from C-Los, here…! Got Mia on tha 1^st verse, here, comin’ through wit her steelo; good shit… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s official; I feel like that with what’s goin’ on wit me, lately. It’s crazy how I got snitched on, just a few dayz ago. Like, it’s only makin’ my mind stronger! With that bein’ said, got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here, soundin’ pretty nice from you… My Rating: 4.1

08. “Just Another Thug” feat. C-Murder & Jamo

Producer: Carlos Stephens, Bass Heavy, Big Gene, Bigg Cheeez & XL

>>> Nice beat, as well as good-ole C on tha 1^st verse, comin’ through as one of tha realest in tha N.O.! Got tha hook goin’ on, here, soundin’ nice from C & Jamo… Got tha 2^nd verse comin’ from you, here, soundin’ good; can’t complain… My Rating: 3.8

09. “Battle Cry (Tomorrow)” feat. Jamo

Producer: DJ Wop
>>> Nice beat, here & anotha nice hook from Jamo (joined by you)… Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse, here & it’s nice; all about tha streetz! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2^nd verse from you, here…; it str8… My Rating: 3.7

10. “If It’s Cool” feat. Ms. Peaches

Producer: Raj Smoove

>>> Beat str8…; hearin’ tha 1^st verse from you and it’s aight… Hearin’ tha hook and it str8; Peaches says tha title, like, once… Hearin’ you on tha 2^nd verse and it str8, as well… Got Peaches on tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ okay… Nothin’ too strikin’ with this track, tho nothin’ bad, overall… My Rating: 3.5

½time: A 3.9-rated CD, so far; you got a good amount of street shit on here… Let’s see how you do on tha 2^nd ½!

11. “Cops & Robbers”

Producer: Renior

>>> Anthemic beat intro? Sounds nice & catchy fa a title like dis & all tha other street vibes you brought to tha table… Beat got a lil’ less catchy durin’ tha 1^st verse but picked back up, a lil’… Hearin’ what you got on tha 1^st verse & it’s soundin’ good wit how you handle it… Hearin’ tha hook and it sounds like you always be prepared; good shit. Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & yeah, gotta watch who you trust! Mo shit comin’ from tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ strictly for tha streetz at all times! My Rating: 4.2

12. “Lockdown (Remix)” feat. Sons Of Funk & XL
Producer: Suga Bear

>>> Pretty thorough wit your content, here; all about tha paranoid future! Hearin’ tha beat and it’s dope fa you ta rap on, on tha 1^st verse… Tha hook’s pretty nice; all about dem jail headz, it seems like… Shit’s too real on tha 2^nd verse, here, when it comes to tha time served & shit. Got tha 3^rd verse goin’ on, here, soundin’ str8… A lil’ bit of an outro, quickly after tha 3^rd verse? Sounds good fa a paranoid scene… Now, back to tha hook… My Rating: 4.0

13. “Paradise” feat. Popeye & Samm

Producer: Renior

>>> Beat cool; it has cool sounds for a dark vibe… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s pretty nice; not much ta say ‘bout it… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it’s soundin’ nice… Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here & it’s pretty nice, as this continues… Keepin’ it movin’ wit you on tha 3^rd verse, comin’ through wit your “lil’ belly;” I know dat feelin’. Just knowin’ dat you eat corn flakes & a piece of wet salami fa breakfast in tha cell’s rough! My Rating: 3.8

14. “That’s Hip-Hop” feat. Magic, Renior, Samm, Sugar & XL

Producer: Mac

>>> Beat sounds a lil’ funky & dry, ta me… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it aight; not sure how this gon continue… Got a 2^nd verse, here & it’s aight; distracted flow, at times? For all tha features, I thought this woulda had a lot more ta offer, rather than err-body in tha back of tha studio… My Rating: 3.3

15. “Can U Love Me? (Eyes Of A Killer)” feat. Kine, Ms. Peaches & Sons Of Funk

Producer: Mac, DJ Wop, Eugene (Big Gene Stephens) & XL

>>> A laidback-soundin’ track, here…; not bad wit tha soulful hook… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it str8; I’ono how much gon come outta me wit dis one, tho… “Can’t afford it like a toll both,” huh? How about $15.00 to enter New York; I can make dat happen… I hate tha fee but we make it happen! Got tha 2^nd verse goin’ on, here, soundin’ str8, as this continues… Got tha 3^rd verse goin’ on, here, soundin’ str8, once again… Just like tha last song, I don’t get it with all these features & not much comes outta ‘em. Finally, a lil’ singin’ part from Peaches, toward tha end… My Rating: 3.1

16. Genocide (Skit)

>>> A lil’ bit of laughter? Kinda an odd feelin’ fa this… My Rating: N/A

17. “Genocide” feat. Ms. Peaches

Producer: Rod Tillman (Bass Heavy)

>>> Beat’s cool, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & you got some good rhymes goin’ on, here; feelin’ this street shit… Peaches sounds a lot mo catchier on this than tha last song on here; dope hook…! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse from you & it’s pretty nice, as you keep this goin’… My Rating: 4.3

18. “Father’s Day”

Producer: XL
>>> Sounds like it gon be a sad one, so I’ono how I gon feel wit dis one… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s soundin’ okay, ova this beat… Sad hook/vibe about this whole theme of your dad not bein’ there, tho tha hook has a catch to it; diggin’ tha kid, surprisingly… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it’s good wit tha way you let out tha lyrics… My Rating: 3.6

19. “Still Callin’ Me” feat. Ms. Peaches & Sons Of Funk

Producer: Carlos Stephens

>>> Beat’s nice and chill, here; not bad… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it’s soundin’ nice from you, here… Likin’ this hook, fa an R&B one! Feelin’ how tha Sons kick it off & then, Peaches lays tha ‘90s voice down! Got you on tha 2^nd verse, here, comin’ through wit some greatness, as well… No Sons on tha 2^nd hook, here, tho it has Peaches doin’ her thang… My Rating: 4.1

20. “Assassin Nation” feat. Storm

Producer: Raj Smoove

>>> Beat’s pretty dope; diggin’ tha typical sound sample in tha background… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it’s pretty dope wit what you’re bringin’; nice job! Hearin’ tha hook and that distorted voice’s dope fa dis; good shit! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it’s nice ta hear, as well; good shit! Got a 3^rd verse goin’ on, here, soundin’ nice, as well; you know what it iz! My Rating: 4.2

21. Outro

>>> Nice lil’ gatherin’ of chants; feelin’ it. My Rating: N/A

Overall: Most of this turned out ta be nice fa me. You know what tha streetz be like, especially wit how you’ve been incarcerated fa so long! Hope you keep your head up!

Rankings:

18. “Can U Love Me? (Eyes Of A Killer)” feat. Kine, Ms. Peaches & Sons Of Funk 3.1

17. “That’s Hip-Hop” feat. Magic, Renior, Samm, Sugar & XL 3.3

16. “If It’s Cool” feat. Ms. Peaches 3.5

15. “Father’s Day” 3.6

14. “Battle Cry (Tomorrow)” feat. Jamo 3.7

13. “Like Before” feat. Storm 3.7

12. “Paradise” feat. Popeye & Samm 3.8

11. “Just Another Thug” feat. C-Murder & Jamo 3.8

10. “Lockdown (Remix)” feat. Sons Of Funk & XL 4.0

09. “Best Friends” 4.0

08. “You Never Know” feat. Mia X 4.1

07. “Bloody” feat. Magic 4.1

06. “Still Callin’ Me” feat. Ms. Peaches & Sons Of Funk 4.1

05. “Assassin Nation” feat. Storm 4.2

04. “Cops & Robbers” 4.2

03. “We Deadly” feat. Master P, Silkk The Shocker & Skull Duggrey 4.2

02. “Genocide” feat. Ms. Peaches 4.3

01. “War Party” feat. Magic & D.I.G. 4.4

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      70.1

Total Songs:                      / 18

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Average CD Rating:       3.9

Review #1,487: Raj Smoove "The Greatest DJ In The World Vol. 1"

Reviewed on 12.25.2015 (Review #1,487)

Of course, not workin’ on Christmas and havin’ my half-brother figure out some new games in tha meantime, I figured I’d do a review… This one was sent to my email, randomly, from Raj Smoove, I believe… It’s Raj Smoove The Greatest DJ In The World Vol. 1, released on Paper Chasin’ Organization (P.C.O. Entertainment?) & D.E.O. Recordings. A compilation, let’s see what’s good wit this one… Start Time: 8:01 AM | End Time: 9:06 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 (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2015 CD Review (Review #1,487) reviewed on 12.25.2015 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: http://www.datpiff.com/Raj-Smoove-The-Greatest-Dj-In-The-World-Vol-1-mixtape.742499.html

01. Raj Smoove “Opening”

>>> Nice movie intro, even though I feel like, it feels great to do reviewz again, but still feels weird… My Rating: N/A

02. Raj Smoove & Tunechi “Intro”

LOL, goin’ with tha “Tunechi” ID, here… >>> Sounds good with all that mixin’ that reminds me of tha early ‘00s, lol. My Rating: N/A

03. Lil’ Wayne “Pour Up”

Now, back to Weezy, lol… >>> Sounds like one of those regular-soundin’, newer Wayne songs out nowhere… Nothing terrible like tha end of tha ‘00s/early ‘10s, but just basic… Still, kinda long? No comment on tha rest of this boring shit… My Rating: 2.0

04. Paasky feat. Kourtney Heart “Negus”

>>> Not really anticipating R&B on this mixtape… Once tha rappin’ comes in, it only sounds decent; nothin’ strikin’ at all… It says, “Nigga,” on tha hook, but it’s titled “Negus,” lol? My Rating: 1.8

05. Raw Dizzy feat. Kidd Kidd “Ball”

! >>> Diggin’ tha start, so far; best from this mixtape, so far! Good shit from Dizzy on tha 1^st verse, here; good, consistent rappin’ at its finest… Tha 2^nd verse sounds good on this, too, as well as tha simple hook… Hearin’ Kidd on tha 3^rd verse and it ain’t bad, here; still betta than tha previous jointz on here! My Rating: 3.9

06. Kris Baptiste “No Play”
>>> Almost sounds like Drake to me… Hearin’ tha verse and it ain’t too bad, so far… Tha rhymes sound kinda catchy, but at tha same time, sound kinda typical… Tha hook’s shitty to me; no need for dumbass voice effects! Tha 2^nd verse ain’t too bad, here, though nothin’ that’ll capture me; almost has a Big Sean-like flow, now… My Rating: 3.1

07. LG feat. Kidd Kidd & Jay The Cool “Shive”

>>> Sounds like somethin’ comin’ from tha streets of N.O., here, fa tha 2010s… Not too bad with tha 1^st verse, here; at least it ain’t terrible… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s nice; nothin’ much ta say about it… Hearin’ Kidd on tha 2^nd verse and it’s pretty consistent in tha beginning with tha “test up” shit. LOL @ tha reference ta “Neva Eva” during tha last parts of tha 2^nd verse; nice! Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse from Jay and it’s nice with tha rappin’, but it’s ehh, as far as catchiness… My Rating: 3.7

08. Gus & Buddy “Each Ova”
>>> Ain’t know this “Buddy” passed… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s okay; hearin’ tha 1^st verse and this a-tune shit doesn’t go with me!! Not likin’ tha 2^nd verse’s voice, too; no interest in this! OMG, a 3^rd verse? Why?! Was gonna rate it a 1.1 but I’ll go even lower now!! My Rating: 1.0

09. Curren$y feat. Lil’ Wayne & August Alsina “Bottom Of The Bottle”
This more of a crossover-soundin’ song fa Mr. $y, even though I’m startin’ to like it more. Odd to see it on Music Choice Hip-Hop And R&B vs. Music Choice Rap, but that’s how it be, sometimes… My Current Rating: 4.2

10. Paco Troxclair “Duffy”

Glad this word’s back! >>> Kinda has an old-school vibe to it in tha beat, a lil’; almost reminded me of “Here I Go” with tha bass… Shit sounds nice on tha 1^st verse and tha hook’s on-n-poppin’! Definitely diggin’ tha great vibes of “goin’ duffy,” here! Too bad err-body abandoned tha “duffy” term ta just “get money,” now, smh! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s soundin’ nice fa tha “Uptown” ones, as this Paco dude says! Tha 3^rd verse pretty nice, too, even though in my opinion, what would make this mixtape more consistent with tha soundin’ iz if most of tha songs were two-verse songs! My Rating: 4.2

11. Hot Boy Turk feat. Lil’ Wayne “You Mad Yet”

>>> Sounds aight, so far, with Wayne on tha hook, minus tha “money” garbage… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse, here (Turk), and it sounds nice ova this beat… “I bubble like Jacuzzi;” nice! Pretty nice joint, overall; startin’ ta dig tha Wayne hook even more… Uh oh, here he comes on tha 2^nd verse, too; can he handle it? Ehh, randomness, here… “My niggas move weight like Kelly Clarkson;” weak line/reference? An okay/almost-weak verse fa me… My Rating: 3.8

½time: Not too great of a start, so far, as there’s a bunch of decent tracks and a bunch of weak ones… Still, we’re movin’ through this! A 3.1-rated CD, currently.

12. Tre G “She Say She Love Me”
>>> This sounds good; nice lil’ dark sound, here… I’ono why but this voice almost reminds me of Lil’ Keke, at times? Not really diggin’ tha hook with tha “know I’m gettin’ money” shit but other than that, it’s decent… SMH @ 1:45 where “shit” iz censored! My Rating: 3.4

13. B Streezy “100”
>>> Kinda on tha R&B vibe fa me, but that’s what I expected from him, too; not tha best start fa me… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it ain’t too bad; kinda feelin’ this slow beat… Tha 2^nd verse’s not bad, but I feel like nothin’s capturin’ me with this one, either… My Rating: 2.6

14. Kourtney Heart “Villain”
>>> Kinda a strange-soundin’ song fa me with hearin’ her as a “villain,” but this sounds really catchy for an R&B song, lol. Definitely feelin’ all tha catchy vocals and sound, here, lol, especially that chorus/title! My Rating: 4.2

15. Flighteous “Right There”
>>> Just a decent-soundin’ song, here, between tha beat and tha rappin’… My Rating: 2.8

16. Kevin Gates “Kno One”
LOL! Would’ve heard it for tha 1^st time here if I wasn’t workin’ six dayz a week and carin’ about some stupid bitch that I put my all into, earlier this year! But yeah, just like tha Curren$y song, this anotha crossover one that’s on Hip-Hop And R&B vs. Rap (Music Choice). Kinda soft, but kinda good, at tha same time. P.S.: Nice drop; wish he would’ve done one for me in tha past! My Current Rating: 4.0

17. Dee-1 feat. Jones “Show On The Road”
>>> Nice lil’ strong hook with tha beat and everything; excellent start! Nice lil’ 1^st verse from Dee, here, strictly stayin’ motivated to “tha road!” Luv when I hit “tha road,” but it only has been to limited areas nearby, so far, such as Pennsylvania & New York… And, tha 2^nd verse’s soundin’ nice from Dee, here; nice job, guys! My Rating: 4.3

18. Kidd Kidd “N.O. (Right On Time)”
>>> Sounds catchy with tha “burps” and all that, lol? Nice 1^st verse but tha hook’s just basic fa me; I get it! “That check!” My Rating: 3.5

19. Sheba Songs “Restraining Order”
>>> Not feelin’ this a-tune garbage at all!! Couldn’t tell if it was a female or male at first, but it’s a chick; bleh…! My Rating: 1.0

20. 5^th Ward Weebie & Big Choo “Lurkin’”

This one looks like it gon be good! >>> Nice drop in tha beginning but lost all interest in this once I heard tha “Don’t Tell ‘Em” beat intro… Unless this can be a lil’ bounce-y, it could have a comeback…, maybe… Well, it looks like tha beat’s changin’ up a bunch of times; not bad for a bounce track… I’ono, this kinda boring fa me, overall; thought it was gon be a brand-new-soundin’ track… My Rating: 3.0

21. Kourtney Heart “Life Of The Party (Beat Back Remix)”
>>> I figured it was gon be bounce after tha previous joint on here… Kinda sounds nice ta hear; can’t complain… Again, anotha nice hook; great fa an R&B joint. Tha rest of this kinda drags on; like, it could’ve been shorter? My Rating: 3.3

22. Tunechi “Outro”
>>> Soundin’ nice and fulla dat shit! Really random and long fa an ending, but you know I luv when I hear Wayne talkin’! In tha end, afta all this “bag”-searchin’, Wayne “fucked this bitch;” bow!! My Rating: N/A

Overall: For tha most part, this mixtape was just touchin’ average at its best… A few R&B vibes got in tha way fa me, while there was a-tune garbage and shit. But, a few nice tracks, at least… And, this has been anotha FTLD review!

Rankings:

19.       Sheba Songs “Restraining Order” 1.0

18.       Gus & Buddy “Each Ova” 1.0

17.       Paasky feat. Kourtney Heart “Negus” 1.8

16.       Lil’ Wayne “Pour Up” 2.0

15.       B Streezy “100” 2.6

14.       Flighteous “Right There” 2.8

13.       5^th Ward Weebie & Big Choo “Lurkin’” 3.0

12.       Kris Baptiste “No Play” 3.1

11.        Kourtney Heart “Life Of The Party (Beat Back Remix)” 3.3

10.       Tre G “She Say She Love Me” 3.4

09.       Kidd Kidd “N.O. (Right On Time)” 3.5

08.       LG feat. Kidd Kidd & Jay The Cool “Shive” 3.7

07.       Hot Boy Turk feat. Lil’ Wayne “You Mad Yet” 3.8

06.       Raw Dizzy feat. Kidd Kidd “Ball” 3.9

05.       Kevin Gates “Kno One” 4.0

04.       Kourtney Heart “Villain” 4.2

03.   Paco Troxclair “Duffy” 4.2

02.   Curren$y feat. Lil’ Wayne & August Alsina “Bottom Of The Bottle” 4.2

01.   Dee-1 feat. Jones “Show On The Road” 4.3

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      59.8

Total Songs:                      / 19

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Average CD Rating:       3.1

Review #1,431: Dizzy a.k.a. Raw D.I. "The Gift & The Curse"

Reviewed on 1.31.2015 (Review #1,431)

Just a few more hours before tha month ends… This CD I finna review from 2013 and it’s sponsored by P.C.O. Entertainment, once again: Dizzy a.k.a. Raw D.I. The Gift & The Curse! Start Time: 6:03 PM | End Time: 6:42 PM

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

© 2015 CD Review (Review #1,431) reviewed on 1.31.2015 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: http://www.datpiff.com/RAW-DI-The-Gift-And-The-Curse-mixtape.474412.html

01. “Gift & The Curse”

Without tha “The,” lol? >>> Nice piano to start this off… Sounds like we slowed thangz down since tha Luv 4 Da Streets disc… Tha hook sounds nice, and even though tha beat’s nice, it sounds like this gon be more on a boring level than tha Luv 4 Da Streets songs? Either way, I fux witcha, Dizzy; gotta feel your rhymes on tha 1^st verse, includin’ those “cops sirens” at 1:17, lol… Oh, and no hook, here? Yeah, this gon be boring fa 5:15; that’s real long, especially wit no features… Overall, great rhymes, but too long fa an intro track! My Rating: 3.5

02. “Geto Boyz” feat. Raj Smoove

Here comes tha Smoove in tha beginning of tha disc, once again… >>> Instantly started, here, with anotha slower-soundin’ beat… Nice rhymes, once again, though this kinda boring, too… Damn, anotha one without a hook? Oh, I hear it, but damn, no transition in tha beat? Yuck… Nice mixin’ from Raj toward tha end of this track… My Rating: 3.1

03. “Shit 2getha” feat. UTP Skip

Yeah! >>> Pretty aggressive wit tha beginning and that’s “Fuck you” movie sample in tha beginning… Okay, this sounds much betta; hearin’ an actual hook with a beat transition first, and it sounds nice! Yeah, I have ta agree wit this title, especially during 2013, when I ain’t have my “shit 2getha!” I was dick-suckin’ this dude (and, when I say that, I mean, “Dickridin’,” but I stress my vulgar wording due to I got screwed in tha end) from Baton Rouge, who’s a rapper/producer. He still owes me $400 for me savin’ his career and it sux how tha whole year was him, him, him, and he blocked me! It’s like, R.I.P. 2013 fa me! Anyway, nice shit from you on tha 1^st verse, Dizzy; gotta feel how you puttin’ it down on tha track, here… Hearin’ Skip on tha 2^nd verse and he’s got tha aggressive voice, too; gotta luv how he comes through hard on tha track! Dizzy, here you are on tha 3^rd verse (almost thought tha whole UTP was on this, accordin’ to tha ID, but it just says, “UTP Skip,” which iz just Skip); nice job, Diz! And, endin’ it wit a quick lil’ snippet from that movie, once again… My Rating: 4.2

04. “Bananaz”

Whoooooot!! >>> Beat Doctor on tha beat, here… Diggin’ tha beat, here; a catchier, slower beat with a nice hook wit you goin’ “bananaz!” Wow @ tha 1^st verse: “Eat your body like… cancer;” interestin’ how you spit dat… Once again, you doin’ a nice job wit tha 1^st verse, spittin’ like you need to spit rhymes… Tha 2^nd verse sounds like you’re ready fa tha hoes, here, wit how you describin’ their actions as “bananaz,” lol… “Bitch, I’m from New Orleans, hear it in my grammar;” already! “Ya heard me!” A nice lil’ bridge/outro, here, with those few spots you mentioned dat go “bananaz.” LOL, there weren’t that many spots… Also, hope there’s a faster-soundin’ song on this CD, too…; you need them faster club bangaz, Dizzy! My Rating: 4.1

05. “So Faded” feat. Mugsy & Rantz Davis

>>> Sounds nice and scary for tha beginning beat… Um, it went from a gay-soundin’ voice in tha bcakground to a hot-soundin’, synth-soundin’ beat! Nice job wit tha 1^st verse, Dizzy, handlin’ tha beat well…! Hearin’ tha hook and it’s that voice… Even though it sounds weird, at least tha beat and tha content of bein’ “faded” sounds nice! Tha 2^nd verse sounds pretty nice, too, here; good shit… Hearin’ Mugsy on tha 3^rd verse and it’s good, even though tha Luv 4 Da Streets times sounded catchier… My Rating: 4.2

½time: This album was off to a boring start, but it picked up slightly toward tha 2^nd ¼… So far, tha CD rating’s at a 3.8; let’s keep this goin’…

06. “Ever Since” feat. Kourtney Heart

Once I saw Kourtney’s name, I instantly thought of Magnolia Shorty… >>> Not feelin’ tha beginning beat; sounds real soft… Even though this has a bounce vibe in tha beat, I’m not really into this. Kourtney ain’t too bad, like a Jennifer Hudson on tha hook, but I’m not too crazy about this R&B-soundin’ shit… Here’s you on tha 1^st verse and it sounds like you’ve been inflicted by your “brother” and his death… Okay, a quicker verse, this time; at least it’s not that long… Here’s tha 2^nd verse and did “fuck” get censored? An okay verse… Even got Kourtney on tha lil’ bridge, here, missin’ ‘em… My Rating: 2.8

07. “Downtown Nigga” feat. 8-9 Boyz & Kidd Kidd

Nice collab? >>> Samplin’ SWV and their “Downtown,” here; makes sense… I’m diggin’ how y’all turned this into a 2013 version, fa tha N.O., here… Hearin’ tha beginning and it sounds nice… Okay, keepin’ it goin’ wit these 8-9 Boyz; sound okay to hear… Glad to hear that err-body on they grind… Good ta hear you, too, here… Kidd on tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ good ta collab wit, as well. Props fa shoutin’ out Sess 4-5’s “Nuthin’ But Fire Records,” too. My Rating: 4.2

08. “Fuck A Hook” feat. Paasky & 3D Na’Tee

Before tha “Hot Nigga” no-hook song, lol? >>> Beat’s only decent, here, but it works… Here you are on tha 1^st verse and you’re comin’ through wit some nice shit, at least… Either way, this just a decent combination, between tha verse and tha beat; nothing striking for me… No “hook,” just like tha title, and it’s Paasky on tha 2^nd verse, here, comin’ through wit regular-soundin’ rhymes… We got Na’Tee on tha 3^rd verse, here, and she’s got some nice rhymes, here… Yeah, how can they call her “average?” She’s always been holdin’ tha rhymes down! My Rating: 3.8

09. “24/7” feat. Mugsy & Teco

Nice collab, once again? >>> Sounds nice with a B.G. sample and that “24/7” repeatin’ on tha hook, as well as Teco holdin’ tha hook down, on this beat… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it sounds good from you, Diz; keep holdin’ it down… Hearin’ Mugsy on tha 2^nd verse and it’s an okay verse fa me; tha flow’s a lil’ catchy, with how it’s delivered… You’re on tha 3^rd verse, here, Dizzy…; ehh, it’s okay. I mean, there’s nothin’ wrong wit this joint; it just doesn’t strike me easily, like tha older songs… Oh yeah, I like when tha “7” repeats, in tha beat, like, “7—7—7—7—7—7—7,” lol… My Rating: 3.7

10. “2 Fli”

Yup! >>> Beat’s a lil’ soft for this ending track, which kinda fits… Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse and it sounds like it passes tha test, at least… Bleh, a sample on tha hook; it’s whateva… Tha 2^nd verse’s only okay, too; nothin’ special, here… My Rating: 2.5

Overall: I’ono… This was just a decent album for me; nothin’ really strikin’ outta it… Only a 4.2’s my highest rating? I’ono… Prolly could’ve had a few faster beats, but not really on tha R&B side… Also, a few tracks bored me with too many rhymes and a lack of transitioning tha beats… But, hopefully, you’ll be hittin’ me up when you drop a new disc; lemme know!

Rankings:

10.       “2 Fli” 2.5

09.       “Ever Since” feat. Kourtney Heart 2.8

08.       “Geto Boyz” feat. Raj Smoove 3.1

07.       “Gift & The Curse” 3.5

06.       “24/7” feat. Mugsy & Teco 3.7

05.       “Fuck A Hook” feat. Paasky & 3D Na’Tee 3.8

04.       “Bananaz” 4.1

03.    “So Faded” feat. Mugsy & Rantz Davis 4.2

02.    “Shit 2getha” feat. UTP Skip 4.2

01.    “Downtown Nigga” feat. 8-9 Boyz & Kidd Kidd 4.2

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      36.1

Total Songs:                      / 10

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Average CD Rating:       3.6

Review #1,430: Dizzy a.k.a. Raw D.I. & Mugsy "Luv 4 Da Streets"

Reviewed on 1.31.2015 (Review #1,430)

Don’t really got time for any reviewz, especially since I’m swappin’ one of my dayz to come in tomorrow, but lemme get into this: Sponsored by P.C.O. Entertainment, here’s a random review just to get outta tha way. From 2009, this iz Dizzy a.k.a. Raw D.I. & Mugsy Luv 4 Da Streets… Start Time: 4:21 PM | End Time: 5:21 PM

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

© 2015 CD Review (Review #1,430) reviewed on 1.31.2015 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: http://www.datpiff.com/Dizzy-Mugsy-Luv-4-Da-Streets-mixtape.93608.html

01. Intro (Raj Smoove)

>>> Nice intro from Raj, includin’ this beat in tha background… My Rating: N/A

02. “Love For The Streets” feat. Nutt Da Kidd

Lemme see… >>> Really diggin’ tha singin’; prolly would’ve added it if I would’ve known it in 2009! Definitely a catchy-ass hook for “tha streets!” Here’s Dizzy on tha 1^st verse, comin’ through, hittin’ “tha club wit [his] fitted and a fresh white tee;” whoot! Gotta keep all those fresh styles alive and not regular clothes! Rappers and celebrities like me ‘posed to be special, above tha normal people! Sucks that they “wanna Soulja-Slim [Nutt],” but he spittin’ some nice rhymes fa “tha streets” on tha 2^nd verse! Great shit, right chea! Lots of consistency for this ’09 tracks, all about “tha streets!” Tha 3^rd verse’s Muggs and they sound like a heavier-set dude, lol? Nice verse from this P.C.O. reprasenta, since they said, “P.C.O., we in tha buildin’!” LOL @ how it went silent when he said, “Bitch…bitch…bitch…,” and then, tha hook came back on; whoot!! Whoot!! My Rating: 4.7

03. We Got Love

>>> Eatin’ somethin’ in tha beginning? Sounds like a skit, though I thought it was a song… Nice lil’ skit, feelin’ in tha zone! LOL @ “Myspace;” that song was only two years old at tha time, but felt so long ago! Like, right now, this CD’s six years old, but it seems like tha same age difference as tha two years ago with “Myspace” when this mixtape dropped, lol. My Rating: N/A

04. “Bish Wazam”
! >>> Nice hook and really-nice beat, here; definitely diggin’ tha true, southern quality, here! Gotta luv tha title and tha “wazam!” Here you are on tha 1^st verse, comin’ through wit some catchy rhymes and deliverin’ ‘em nicely! Here’s Mugsy on tha 2^nd verse, comin’ through wit some nice G-shit! LOL, “Damn, Muggs, you do more than rap;” that’s nice! It’s all about doin’ as much as you can in media! Mo from Mugsy on tha 3^rd verse—okay, alternatin’ between Dizzy & Mugsy on tha 3^rd verse; nice! A quick verse, but tha alternation worked! My Rating: 4.4

05. “How Ya Feel”
>>> Ooh, a “pill”-poppin’ anthem? Even “smoke dat kill?” And, “ya rounds?” Gotta luv this hook! A regular-soundin’ hook ova this catchy beat, but you gotta luv tha content!! Tha 1^st verse from Muggs sounds nice! “This purple won’t get me higher;” gotta agree! Once it hits throw-up levels, you’ve basically maxed yourself out, lol! Tha 2^nd verse’s soundin’ nice, as well; great job, Mugsy, fa holdin’ shit down… Now, time fa some Dizzy on tha 3^rd verse: “Muthafuck how a nigga feel;” diggin’ tha aggression! Gotta luv pickin’ up hours at my job, but I hate when I can’t get overtime, at times! Like, I’m glad I’m pickin’ up more hours tomorrow, but I hate that I gotta give up one of my dayz, during tha week; I ain’t that over on hours! Only 35 a week? Damn… My Rating: 4.3

06. This Shit Right Chere
>>> A nice interlude wit shout outs… LOL, “You don’t like it? Suck unda my nuts;” nice and raw, like Dizzy provides it, lol! My Rating: N/A

07. “N2U” feat. Kangol Slim

>>> A bounce-influenced song, though I’m not diggin’ Kangol singin’ on tha hook… Hearin’ Dizzy on tha 1^st verse…; it’s whateva… I mean, great for bouncin’, but that singin’ kinda pushes me away from “diggin’” this… Mugsy on tha 2^nd verse, here, encounterin’ a chick…; not bad… Dizzy on tha 3^rd verse, with a “pistol”-sized “dick,” lol… This verse sounds real nice ova tha beat; nice flow… My Rating: 3.2

08. “Get High”

LOL, 2009 was tha 1^st year I smoked weed. However, I ain’t “get high” ‘til 2013 and last year, it mainly took off, thanx to workin’, connections, my cousins gettin’ older & my friend from NY comin’ back into my life. And, I have to say, it’s all about celebratin’!! >>> Beat intro sounds like a nice sample; I’m definitely anticipatin’ this one! Well, I shouldn’t’ve bragged too much about a sample ‘cause there’s an actual vocal sample on tha hook… Likin’ how y’all say, “We get high,” and tha sample sounds like a lil’ baby openin’ its mouth, lol? I’m weird with my feedback and I luv it… Tha 1^st verse’s Mugsy and it sounds nice to hear on this beat; nice and decent… I like tha “hiiiiiiiiiigh” lil’ intense climax at 1:07, a few bars before tha 1^st verse ended! Dizzy on tha 2^nd verse, here, comin’ through with a way to “ease tha pain.” Sounds good, even though my highs are usually for my socializing, a great enhancer! LOL @ “Styles P” and his song. They had to make his song, “I get by…by…by…by…” Meanwhile, Tove Lo pulled through for tha pop world, last year, with, “You’re gone and I gotta stay high, all tha time,” lol! We’re much more accepting in this current world, now, lol! My Current Rating: 4.4

EDIT: LOL, only a 4.0 when I reviewed it, back on tha On The Inside Looking Out CD? Ain’t realize I remember this one; I “get high” now, so no wonder why my rating’s higher, lol!

09. What Would I Be Without Y’all
>>> Nice lil’ interlude! Yeah, “what would [y’all] be without [me],” FrankieThaLuckyDog? My Rating: N/A

10. “Yeah Bitch (Remix)” feat. Lil’ Wayne

>>> Nice beat… Weird hearin’ this Wayne voice and it’s weird that his voice changed ova these years… It’s always seemed like nothin’ has changed much ‘cause he neva has taken a year off… Anyway, tha hook’s catchy; “yeah, bitch!!” Dizzy, you did a nice job on tha hook and now, you shinin’ on ‘em on tha 1^st verse, comin’ through wit them rhymes fa a star… Here comes Wayne on tha 2^nd verse… OMG, it reminds me of an ’07 Wayne, with tha voice… Tha punchlines are still nice to hear; can’t complain, here… Tha 3^rd verse sounds pretty nice to hear from Dizzy, as well; good shit! Yeah, back when “we gettin’ money” was nice and innocent! I got robbed $555 in 2011 & $400 in 2013, just fa bookin’ and helpin’ bitch-made people from BR’s careers out, smfh! My Current Rating: 4.3

EDIT: Ain’t realize I reviewed this back on tha On The Inside Looking Out CD, back in ’08, on time, lol…

½time: Nice mixtape, so far, goin’ ova pretty well with me! Keep this shit up, guys; y’all consistent! A 4.2-rated CD, currently!

11. “Tear It Down (Remix)” feat. B.G.

Anotha remix, here… >>> Sounds nice wit Gizzle on tha 1^st verse, ova this beat… And, forgot to mention: Mugsy sounds nice on tha hook, tearin’ “dis muthafucka down!” Speakin’ of, here he iz on tha 2^nd verse, comin’ through wit some nice mixin’, as far as tha dranks! Got mo shit from Gizzle on tha 3^rd verse, here, comin’ through wit mo shit; not bad… Oh, and Muggs took tha 2^nd ½ of tha 3^rd verse, here, reppin’ through this track…; he even “jiggalatin’,” too! Nice! Make sure y’all still on dat level ‘cause I’m just enterin’ dat kinda territory! We have 1:37 left, and do we have anotha verse? Sounds like Mugsy doin’ an outro, or a lil’ chant? Yeah, I’m likin’ this chantin’ of throwin’ “dem sets high!” Almost thought it was gon be a ward call, lol… My Rating: 4.0

12. “It’s Gonna Be Alright”
>>> A sample, here, on tha hook… Not really crazy about these kinda jointz, though I’m diggin’ this different-soundin’, throwback-kinda beat, at tha moment… Here’s Mugsy on tha 1^st verse, comin’ through wit catchy shit! Gotta keep “doin’ yo jizzo,” ya feel me?! Here’s Mugsy on tha 2^nd verse, comin’ through fa tha “Tupac” fans, lol, as they “have [their] headphones on, listenin’ ta Tupac.” And, here’s Mugsy on tha 3^rd verse: “To all my OG niggaz who been trappin’ since ’83;” props fa me figurin’ out what year you’re born in, Mugsy. You already know I’m smart wit dem birthdayz! My Rating: 3.9

13. Pussy Blockin’
>>> A skit, here… Yeah, air ‘em out! “PB & J,” and that’s “pussy blockin’,” lol… At tha time when this CD came out, I only dealt with one “pussy.” There was this DJ from Baton Rouge that I did a commercial for, that he wanted. Then, when I made mine, he made his own, and I tried to get paid for mine, but he ain’t pay me. Fuck, glad I learned my lesson, though I’m so behind in old reviewz, now, smh! Err-body betta appreciate what I do, now ‘cause I’m not really available, anymore! My Rating: N/A

14. “The Truth”
>>> Sounds like a catchy hook ova this decent beat; nice job, Dizzy! “I spit that real shit; these otha niggaz just rappin’!” Ain’t that tha truth? Gotta luv when I “spit that real shit” when it comes ta my music, too! Here’s Dizzy on tha 1^st verse, comin’ through, findin’ a way ta make himself “smile;” gotta find a way! “Got tha word, ‘Gangsta,’ on my left hand;” nice… Tha 2^nd verse from Dizzy’s soundin’ nice, too, and I can agree wit him, here: “I was lookin’ for some bullshit to get into!” Even though it wasn’t trouble-related, “I was” gettin’ myself into “some bullshit,” back then, when I was doin’ niggaz a favor by doin’ commercials fa free! I mean, look at what I fuckin’ did to myself! I should’ve charged dem bitches ‘cause they all was fake and I made myself post-pone my Louisiana Reviewz Marathon due to makin’ so many commercials! I wish I wasn’t like dat, but I learned tha hard way! It’s a neva-endin’ grind!! Here we are wit Dizzy, once again, on tha 3^rd verse; almost gettin’ y’all voices confused, fa a second, but I got it… Props fa feedin’ your “family,” Dizzy! My Rating: 4.1

15. “Ignant” feat. Skip
>>> This beat sounds catchier; let’s see what we got goin’ on, here… Tha hook sounds pretty catchy with this title; nice job, Muggs! It sounds like a catchy club banga… Hearin’ him on tha 1^st verse and it sounds like he livin’ large; sounds good ta hear… Mo Muggs on tha 2^nd verse, here—guess no Dizzy, now, lol? Y’all alternatin’!—and it sounds good, still… Yeah! Skip on tha 3^rd verse, here, and his “two words” are, “Fuck off!!” Yeah!! Sounds nice with his aggression in his voice, on this verse! Nice appearance; sounds nice on this beat! My Rating: 4.2

16. Ain’t No Love

>>> Nice skit, but yeah, I wish I “ain’t [have] no love,” back in ’09! I was dick-suckin’ too many rappers’ dicks and shit, back then! Wish I would’ve been more self-centered like they dumb asses! My Rating: N/A

17. “Killa” feat. Teco

>>> A nice beat start, here; diggin’ tha laidback vibe in tha instruments… Tha hook sounds pretty catchy wit tha singin’, this time, unlike tha Kangol one; nice job, Teco! Here we go wit Dizzy on tha 1^st verse, comin’ through wit some nice shit ta spit ova this beat; nice rhymes… Here’s Mugsy on tha 2^nd verse, and he sounds nice on this shit, wit his choppaz! Even a singin’ 3^rd verse from Teco, here, rap-sung… Verse? Maybe, I’ll consider it a bridge, since it was pretty quick? And, a lil’ endin’ from Teco, too, singin’ tha way through… My Rating: 4.3

18. “Like A Muhphukka”
Luvin’ tha spelling! >>> Nice beat start from Sinista, here; let’s see how this gon turn out… Anthemic wit tha beat, now that I hear tha hook from Dizzy! Yeah, “like a muhphukka!!” Luv daht spelling, 1ce agayne!! Tha 1^st verse from Dizzy’s nice, too; nice and quick, here! Here Dizzy continues dat hot shit on tha 2^nd verse… Diggin’ tha rhymes, once again, Diz, you Raw D.I., lol! Mo shit from Dizzy on tha 3^rd verse, here, and since it’s all him, this title’s remindin’ me that I’ve heard this before? Actually, no, but I see other songs on here I’ve heard before, lol! My Rating: 4.6

19. Skrate Up On The Get Down
>>> Nice lil’ outro, here; props fa takin’ me down this Luv 4 Da Streets journey, lol… My Rating: N/A

20. “Pump My Fist” feat. Stevie Drumma
>>> Diggin’ tha hook, here, includin’ how tha beat sounds wit y’all on tha hook, pumpin’ y’all’s “fist!” Tha 1^st verse from Mugsy sounds nice ta hear; good shit! “So, nigga, roll da weed up;” yeah! Here’s Dizzy on tha 2^nd verse, comin’ through wit some catchy shit… Almost reminds me of Trillville & “Neva Eva” wit, “Look at my neck, look at my wrist,” wit tha way you delivered it! Great flashback and wow, that song was only six years old at tha time of tha release of this mixtape. And now, this mixtape’s six years old, today, lol… Here’s tha both of y’all on tha 3^rd verse, alternatin’ back and forth like catchy muhphukkaz, lol!! “Stevie Drumma,” huh? Oh, makes sense; I believe he’s on tha hook, uncredited! Yeah, that voice reminds me of “Sit Still,” so yeah! Those were great times! My Rating: 4.4

Overall: Nice mixtape, y’all! Y’all kept it consistent wit some hot, quality-soundin’ street shit fa tha 504! Keep up tha great work, y’all! And, Dizzy, I got anotha flashback review ta do fa you in a few! It from 2013; not as old as this one, ya dig?

Rankings:

13.       “N2U” feat. Kangol Slim 3.2

12.       “It’s Gonna Be Alright” 3.9

11.        “Tear It Down (Remix)” feat. B.G. 4.0

10.       “The Truth” 4.1

09.       “Ignant” feat. Skip 4.2

08.       “Yeah Bitch (Remix)” feat. Lil’ Wayne 4.3

07.       “How Ya Feel” 4.3

06.       “Killa” feat. Teco 4.3

05.       “Bish Wazam” 4.4

04.       “Get High” 4.4

03.    “Pump My Fist” feat. Stevie Drumma 4.4

02.    “Like A Muhphukka” 4.6

01.    “Love For The Streets” feat. Nutt Da Kidd 4.7

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      54.7

Total Songs:                      / 13

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Average CD Rating:       4.2