Showing posts with label Da Gremlins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Da Gremlins. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Commercial #2,574: #LouisianaRapVaultChallenge, Day 1,143



FTLD'z Commercial Series #26:
#LouisianaRapVaultChallenge:
Day 1,143: September 16, 2025

Frankie's 26th commercial series & 2,085th day in a row of releasing a commercial!

Starting August 1, 2022, Frankie's promotin' & showin' luv to damn-near every underground, Louisiana rap release from 1983 - 2013! Watch as a total of 23,701 intros, outros, skits, tracks (you name it!) are played from now till June 21, 2087; that's somethin' diff'rent every day!

This series will go on from August 1, 2022 - June 21, 2087. How much do you know about Louisiana's underground?

Music Playing
Da Gremlins "Bitches & Money" (2009)

#DaGremlins #CarterBoy #Chosen #GRyde #LilCali #Onei #Slugga #BatonRougeLARap #Louisiana #LouisianaLA #LouisianaRap #LouisianaLARap #225 #225Rap #NewOrleans #NewOrleansLA #NewOrleansRap #NewOrleansLARap

Monday, August 25, 2025

R.I.P. Video #88: Stevie Drumma



Recorded August 22, 2025

Broadcastin' from tha Council Cup Scenic Overlook, here in Wapwallopen, PA, it's ya boy, FrankieThaLuckyDog, here, sadly reportin' anotha tragic loss in tha Louisiana rap community.

Steven D'Mar Twillie, Sr., known by his stage name, Stevie Drumma, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025; he was only 41 years-old. According to his cousin, Nyck, Twillie was fightin' substance-abuse battles, throughout his tyme of livin'.

Twillie was from Slidell, LA & was born on August 18, 1983. Twillie got a name for himself when he linked up with New Orleans rapper, Dizzy a.k.a. Raw D.I. & his 2007 album, From The Ground Up. Twillie was featured on the track, "Ride Out", featurin' New Orleans' Curren$y & Houston, TX's Trae Tha Truth. Twillie was also featured on Dizzy's follow-up album, On The Inside Looking Out, in 2008, thanx to "Sit Still". Tha following year, Twillie linked up with New Orleans' DJ Krucial to drop his On Da Beat release, in 2009. Twillie would also produce tracks for other artists, includin' New Orleans' The Show, 985's Da Gremlins, 985's Tha Kidd AJC, New Orleans' Juvenile & New Orleans' Bronco. Twillie kept on livin' his life up until Friday, August 1, 2025, where he suddenly passed away. If Twillie made it to see August 18th, he woulda turned 42 years-old.


Music:

DJ Krucial Presents Stevie Drumma On Da Beat (2009)
01. Intro
02. "New Sexy"
03. "Da Champ"
04. "Where Day Do Dat @"
05. "Ziplock-Bag It Up!"
06. "Shawty Is A 20" feat. Mannie Fresh
07. "Da Edge"
08. Words From Stevie
09. "Kim Kardashian" feat. Lil' Flip
10. "Jocked Out"
11. "Swag Song"
12. "In Da Club (My Diddy Bop)"
13. "She Somethin' Nice"
14. "Club Joint"
15. "Hard In Da Paint!"
16. "Pump My Fist" feat. Lil' Flip
17. "Sit Still" (Dizzy a.k.a. Raw D.I. feat. Stevie Drumma)
18. "Overrate Me!"
19. "Move It Like A Gypsy" feat. The Show
20. "Outro"


Featured On:

Dizzy a.k.a. Raw D.I. From The Ground Up (2007)
- "Ride Out" feat. Curren$y, Trae & Stevie Drumma

Dizzy a.k.a. Raw D.I. On The Inside Looking Out (2008)
- "Sit Still" feat. Stevie Drumma

Dizzy a.k.a. Raw D.I. & Mugsy Luv 4 Da Streets (2009)
- "Pump My Fist" feat. Stevie Drumma

The Show Hiatus (The Leak) (2010)
- "Doin' My Thang" feat. Stevie Drumma & Mannie Fresh
- "iPhone Text" feat. Stevie Drumma

DJ 5150 & Dre N.O. To The B.R. 7 (2011)
- "Whole Lotta" (Stevie Drumma feat. Juvenile)


Productions:

Dizzy a.k.a. Raw D.I. From The Ground Up (2007)
- "Ride Out" feat. Curren$y, Trae & Stevie Drumma

Mannie Fresh & DJ Wop Present The Show Victory Lap (The Mixtape) (2008)
- "Prove Somethin'" feat. Poppa
- "Burn"
- "Every 16" feat. Dizzy a.k.a. Raw D.I. & Alizee

Lil' Cali Presents Da Gremlins The New Batch (2009)
- "28 Grams"

Tha Kidd AJC Trunk Muzik (2009)
- "Dat Work"
- "M.O.E."
- "Gettin' Money"

The Show DOB: Downman On Back II (2010)
- "Guess Who"
- "I'll Be Waiting"
- "Tell Me How U Feel" feat. Famous Stranger

The Show Hiatus (The Leak) (2010)
- "Like A Gypsy"
- "I Made It"
- "Hustle, Grind" feat. Mannie Fresh
- "Hustle, Grind, Clubbin'"

Dizzy a.k.a. Raw D.I. The Raw Report (2011)
- "Quit Hatin'" feat. DJ Drama & Kidd Kidd
- "What?"
- "War" feat. Lil' Wayne

Juvenile Rejuvenation (2012)
- "Lost My Mind"
- "Got It Like That" feat. Wacko & Skip

Bronco Get 'Em (2013)
- "Intro - Time To Get Paid"


R.I.P. Steven "Stevie Drumma" D'Mar Twillie, Sr.
8.18.1983 - 8.01.2025

Monday, January 13, 2025

Commercial #2,328: #LouisianaRapVaultChallenge, Day 897



FTLD'z Commercial Series #26:
#LouisianaRapVaultChallenge:
Day 897: January 13, 2025

Frankie's 26th commercial series & 1,839th day in a row of releasing a commercial!

Starting August 1, 2022, Frankie's promotin' & showin' luv to damn-near every underground, Louisiana rap release from 1983 - 2013! Watch as a total of 23,701 intros, outros, skits, tracks (you name it!) are played from now till June 21, 2087; that's somethin' diff'rent every day!

This series will go on from August 1, 2022 - June 21, 2087. How much do you know about Louisiana's underground?

Music Playing
Da Gremlins "Top Of The World" (2009)

#DaGremlins #CarterBoy #Chosen #GRyde #LilCali #Onei #Slugga #BatonRougeLARap #Louisiana #LouisianaLA #LouisianaRap #LouisianaLARap #225 #225Rap #NewOrleans #NewOrleansLA #NewOrleansRap #NewOrleansLARap

Monday, July 9, 2012

Radio Shift #93: "Tha Louisiana Pit" (Lil' Cali Special) :: Playlist Of 7.08 & 7.09.2012




Radio Shift #93: "Tha Louisiana Pit" (Lil' Cali Special) :: Playlist Of 7.08 & 7.09.2012

(This iz tha order I played each song, not personal rank)
01. Lil' Cali "Intro" [From Mr. Louisiana] (2006)
02. Lil' Cali Feat. ATM & Young Tral "Don't Be Stupid" (2004)
03. Lil' Cali Feat. Young Dro & Mouse "Ric Flair" (2009)
04. Lil' Cali Feat. Q-Red "Hit That" (2010)
05. Lil' Cali Feat. Kevin Gates "Nasty" (2012)
06. Lil' Cali Feat. Mouse "In My Pocket" (2006)
07. Lil' Cali & Foxx Feat. Savage (Supa Sav) "U Fumblin'" (2010)
08. Beat Flippa Feat. Max Minelli, Lil' Cali & Hollywood "Bottom Of The Trenches" (2008)
09. Lil' Cali Feat. Hatch Boy "Stop Playin'" (2005)
10. Lil' Cali Feat. Lil' Boosie "U Ain't Saying Nuttin'" (2004)
11. Lil' Cali Feat. Chosen "Money Don't Make Me" (2010)
12. Mouse On Tha Track & Lil' Cali "Catchin' Sales (Cash Me Out)" (2009)
13. Lil' Cali Feat. Max Minelli "Goin' Dummy" (2009)
14. Lil' Cali Feat. Young Sleep & Tha Kidd AJC "Do It" (2008)
15. Mouse On Tha Track & Lil' Cali Feat. Carter Boy & Chosen "Merked" (2009)
16. Da Gremlins "Gremlin Intro" (2009)
17. Lil' Cali Feat. Carter Boy "New World" (2012)
18. Lil' Cali Feat. Lil' Handy & Mouse "Keep It Easy" (2004)
19. Lil' Cali Feat. Locco "Ain't No Love" (2010)
20. Lil' Cali Feat. Rico & DJ B-Real "24's" (2008)
21. Lil' Cali Feat. Mouse, Tank Jones & Doe-Doe "John Brown" (2010)
22. Lil' Cali & Foxx Feat. Carter Boy & Savage (Supa Sav) "On My Grind" (2010)
23. Level Feat. Lil' Cali & Savage (Supa Sav) "In Dat Thang" (2009)
Drop: Lil' Cali Drop
24. Lil' Cali "Shine" (2006)
25. Lil' Cali Feat. Magnolia Chop "Shine" (2005)
26. Lil' Cali Feat. Kevin Gates "Get It Back" (2009)
27. Lil' Cali Feat. Skip & Carter Boy "Like Magic" (2010)
28. Lil' Cali Feat. Savage (Supa Sav) & Tank Jones "Come Through" (2012)
29. Mouse On Tha Track & Lil' Cali "Paint Don't Slip" (2009)
30. Lil' Cali "On My S**t" (2006)
31. Da Gremlins "Purped Up" (2009)

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Review #702: Lil' Cali & Foxx "Magnum Musik"

Reviewed on 12.19.2010 (Review #702)




Tha next review I finna do iz Lil’ Cali & Foxx “Magnum Musik”; let’s see how HOT dis gon be!! Start Time: 12:36 PM | End Time: 1:47 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.

© 2010 CD Review (Review #702) reviewed on 12.19.2010 by FrankieThaLuckyDog. Other than tha main artist or affiliated people with tha main artist, this review iz to not be used in anyone else’s words!

Source (Where I Got Tha CD From): http://www.datpiff.com/Foxx_Lil_Cali_Magnum_Musik.m148050.html


01. Magnum Musik (Intro)
Let’s get it! >>> DJ Scrap reppin’ in tha intro; sounds anticipatin’! My Rating: N/A


02. “I’m 2 Threw”
What kinda title iz dis? >>> What was that in tha beginning? Not anotha beat tag, lol? Interestin’ title here and tha hook’s tight! I think “threw” iz right ‘cause if you’re “thrown” off, “threw”’ll be tha right word. Good job, guys! Foxx, you were crazy on tha 1st verse wit tha spellin’ and how you’re “fucked up,” lol! Cali, you flow through nice on this, too! No source on who was on tha 3rd verse… My Rating: 4.4


03. “Bow” Feat. Carter Boy
LOL… >>> Tha hook iz kinda typical but has a better sound to it; I like how it was delivered. You doin’ a nice job on tha first two verses; good shit! LOL, no Foxx? What’s up wit these mysterious features? Oh, Carter Boy… Good shit ta hear from him, too! My Rating: 4.3


04. “Polo Down”
LOL again… >>> LOL, Foxx was all “Coogi” previously, lol. Now, it’s all “Polo”? Let’s see what y’all got ta say ‘bout dis! Sounds like an anthem here; good shit, Foxx! This iz like “Wipe Me Down”; I think I might like “Coogi Down” betta. Just Foxx on dis song? Would’ve been betta if it was both Foxx and Cali…; it’s kinda gettin’ too long now… My Rating: 4.2


05. “I’m Coolin’”
Hope it’s tha both of y’all! >>> Anotha unknown beat tag, ROFL… Sounds like a pretty nice joint here; likin’ tha hook! Cali did a nice job on tha 1st verse; really soundin’ cool here, lol! Different dude on tha 2nd verse? My bad dat I can’t tell any of Da Gremlins’s voices or anything but it was pretty good since he’s on tha hook, too. Good, Foxx’s on tha 3rd verse; an “asshole,” lol! My Rating: 4.3


06. “Fuckin’ Right” Feat. Savage
Yup! >>> Ooh, Savage hoppin’ on tha hook, doin’ tha damn thang!! It even sounds like he’s on tha beat, too; definitely tight! Good shit from Cali on tha 1st verse; “fuckin’ right”, lol. Foxx did tha damn thang on tha 2nd verse; comin’ through wit some energy on tha track! Savage even rappin’ on tha 3rd verse; dumb shit!! Really likin’ all tha explicit lyrics goin’ on here; thumbs up! My Rating: 4.4


07. “Ms. Gucci”
Keepin’ it goin’! >>> Still can’t tell who did tha beat; ROFL @ even havin’ beat tags! Where did dat start? Oh no, like tha “Polo Down” song, now, it’s all “Ms.” this, “Ms.” that, lol. Good job on tha hook, Foxx. Cali sounds much betta on tha 1st verse wit what he comin’ through wit. Foxx on tha 2nd verse and there’s catchiness in how he’s rappin’ to tha track; good job here! Damn, it ended kinda quick? My Rating: 4.2


08. “Another Hater”
>>> Tha same producer but a somewhat-slower start on tha beat. Sounds like a catchy concept for a smooth beat. Tha hook’s pretty cool wit Cali on it. My Rating: 4.0


09. Foxx & Quagmire Speak
Let’s hear what y’all gotta say… >>> Okay but what’s wit tha imaginary person? My Rating: N/A


10. “Jigga Train”
Looks like dis gon be pretty anticipatin’… >>> Tha beat intro sounds pretty nice, hot, and anticipatin’!! Tha hook’s pretty energetic; likin’ dis shit! Foxx doin’ a nice job on tha 1st verse, too, comin’ through wit all dis energy!! Foxx even doin’ tha damn thang on tha 2nd verse, too! Shit yea @ this joint; all about tha energy!!! LOL, Foxx on tha 3rd verse, too; I guess it’s just him doin’ tha damn thang on dis, lol. Nice job all tha way ‘round!! My Rating: 4.5


½time: Hot shit right chea from tha both of y’all!! It would’ve been GR8 if y’all put tha featured artists on tha back cover… Regardless, this iz a 4.3-rated CD so far!!


11. “On Everything” Feat. T2
Catchy title… >>> Tha beat start sounds hot once again!! What a catchy hook, lol. Nice job wit tha 1st verse from Cali, doin’ tha damn thang… Nice shit from Foxx, too, on tha 2nd verse; nothin’ but dat consistentness! My Rating: 4.4


12. “Whatever Bitch”
LOL @ this title! >>> Based off tha intro, I thought it was gonna be with a comma. But, just like tha “On Everything” song, it’s an “whatever bitch”, lol. Catchy shit; how come tha content’s clean here? Pretty good 1st verse, Foxx. Because it’s long, I have a feelin’ it just gon be Foxx on dis joint. I guess I was wrong, lol; Cali on tha 2nd verse, doin’ tha damn thang. Foxx on tha 3rd verse, doin’ what he does best fa describin’ dem bitches, lol. My Rating: 4.2


13. “Proud Of Me”
>>> A Wodieson production. I dunno if I gon accept how dis hook sounds, unfortunately. It’s an okay song but nothin’ special at all. My Rating: 2.5


14. “U Fumblin’” Feat. Savage
Looks like an interestin’ title… >>> I like tha Bounce rhythm in tha beginning of tha beat as well as tha Southern sound, too. Yay, Savage on tha hook, doin’ his thang once again!! Savage even rappin’ in tha 1st verse, doin’ tha damn thang fa tha 225! Savage makin’ dis joint a real good one; layin’ it down, smoothly! Foxx spittin’ dat good street shit in tha 2nd verse, keepin’ it consistent. Cali doin’ a nice job on tha 3rd verse; he keepin’ it street, too. My Rating: 4.4


15. Cali & Lil’ Buddy Speak
LOL, what a random person ta get? >>> Oh, this ain’t tha real Lil’ Buddy of tha Donkey Boys; dis a cartoon person again, smh. Interestin’ shit comin’ up! My Rating: N/A


16. “I Be Workin’” Feat. OJ Da Juiceman & DJ B-Real
>>> Good thing for my thumbs up; sounds like a Q-Red beat or somethin’! Almost sounds like Mouse in tha beginning or somethin’ or maybe DJ B-Real? Catchy hook; good job from whoeva dat exactly was! Cali doin’ a nice job on tha 1st verse; always a thumbs up when Cali touches a TIGHT beat! LOL, someone just quickly hopped onto tha 2nd verse outta nowhere, lol! “Young G” iz their name? They said it quickly toward tha end of tha verse, too, lol. They contributed pretty nice, too. A Cali solo since he’s on tha 3rd verse, too, lol. I like tha acapella ending; lol @ tha “chickens”! My Rating: 4.4


17. “Get Low”
>>> Must be a Foxx solo? I just assume… Sounds like dis gon be a jam or somethin’ based off tha fast beat intro. Oh, Foxx said Lil’ Cali’s on dis so it a collab. Tha hook’s really catchy; definitely likin’ dis! Tha energetic Foxx’s doin’ tha damn thang on tha 1st verse; glad ta hear some mo hot shit once again!! Here comes Cali on tha 2nd verse, spittin’ some catchy shit! Comin’ back ta Foxx on tha 3rd verse, keepin’ it goin’! My Rating: 4.3


18. “On My Grind” Feat. Carter Boy & Savage
DEFINITELY!! >>> Beat start iz pretty nice here, on a Southern vibe! Sounds like a Savage product—oh, just caught him on tha hook once again so you know he prolly produced dis HOT SHIT, too!! Nice 1st verse from Foxx, stayin’ “on [tha] grind”! Cali comin’ through wit tha tightness (and an attitude, too) on tha 2nd verse; keep it comin’, guys! Uh oh, Carter Boy comin’ through fa tha 3rd verse! Good shit from him collaboratin’, too! My Rating: 4.3


19. “Dreaming…”
Looks like an ending song; let’s hear it. >>> Anotha beat tag for tha start… Kinda soft here; let’s see how tha song will progress. This iz a Cali-type joint I’d expect ta hear on an album but I dunno about a mixtape/collab CD… Not too bad of a song; tha rhymes are here and tha catchiness (for a slow song)’s here, too. Foxx’s on tha 2nd verse, doin’ a pretty good contribution here with Cali… My Rating: 3.6


20. “Money Right” Feat. Level & Tank Jones
It says “Money Right” iz a bonus song. Then, what’s that “Goldmouth Dogg” song? Anyway, funny/REAL GLAD dis made it!!! Classic shit wit Level “doooooooooooooooooin’” his thang, lol!!! This sounds a lil’ remastered or somethin’ (accordin’ to Cali’s “PO UP!” part). Oh yea, forgot there were a coupla different versions. I wonder which version dis iz… Shit no, this version wit Cali on tha 2nd verse… Level’s verse (which iz tha 3rd on this one) doesn’t sound dat exciting… Wish it was tha version I heard on “Enemy Of The State”; not likin’ tha lazy sound/cut-off verse. And yea, tha cut-off verse from Tank Jones, too. My Current Rating: 4.5


21. “Goldmouth Dogg”
I googled this and it came up as goin’ wit tha “Money Right” title, but I don’t think it does. I couldn’t find it anywhere so I can’t judge dis one… My Rating: N/A


Overall: Y’all did a NICE job here!! Good job on tha collaboration CD!! Keep tha HOT music comin’!! Also, shout out to tha featured artists I couldn’t identify…


Rankings:

17. “Proud Of Me” 2.5
16. “Dreaming…” 3.6
15. “Another Hater” 4.0
14. “Ms. Gucci” 4.2
13. “Polo Down” 4.2
12. “Whatever Bitch” 4.2
11. “Bow” Feat. Carter Boy 4.3
10. “I’m Coolin’” 4.3
09. “On My Grind” Feat. Carter Boy & Savage 4.3
08. “Get Low” 4.3
07. “On Everything” Feat. T2 4.4
06. “I’m 2 Threw” 4.4
05. “U Fumblin’” Feat. Savage 4.4
04. “Fuckin’ Right” Feat. Savage 4.4
03. “I Be Workin’” Feat. OJ Da Juiceman & DJ B-Real 4.4
02. “Jigga Train” 4.5
01. “Money Right” Feat. Level & Tank Jones 4.5


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 70.9
Total Songs: / 17 (counted)
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Average CD Rating: 4.2

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Review #364: Lil' Cali "Bad Brakes"

Reviewed on 12.15.2009 (Review #364)



Aye, what up? This ya boy FrankieThaLuckyDog here in tha radio station office (right next ta where I broadcast my Tha Louisiana Pit radio show) and since I got a lil’ unda three hours ‘til my next final, I gon do a review. This review iz again fa Lil’ Cali but without Mouse on every song, lol. I previously reviewed tha Just Because: The Mixtape mixtape and it was REAL HOT!!! How will Bad Brakes turn out ta be? We got a WHOPPIN’ 31 jointz here so it DEFINITELY gon be a full plate here!! And speakin’ of “here,” here goes my review fa Lil’ Cali Bad Brakes, lol! Start Time: 3:33 PM | End Time: 5:13 PM


Quick Note: I rate each song from 1.0 – 5.0. Each rating iz my own opinion!! I only please myself with 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) so 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.

© 2009 CD Review by FrankieThaLuckyDog. Other than tha main artist or affiliated people with tha main artist, this review iz to not be used in anyone else’s words!


01. Lil’ Cali Speaks
Speakin’ fa tha intro I see… Lookin’ forward ta seein’ what you got on this mixtape, Cali! >>> Shit yea! We gon DO IT BIG “fa 2010!!” Nice job speakin’ tha intro, my boy!! My Rating: N/A


02. “Bad Brakes Intro”
Ooh, anotha type of intro here, only it’s a song! DEFINITELY lookin’ forward ta you rippin’ up tha intro, ya dig!! >>> Sounds like an East Coast type of beat… Pretty good fa you on this intro here; I like your flow! Tha 1st verse was pretty good and you’re now doin’ tha damn thang here on tha 2nd verse! LOL @ tha “ma’fuckin’ Frisbee” part! My Rating: 3.8


03. “Angels Freestyle”
I don’t know what title this was recently so I guess I gon have ta hear it in your perspective right now. >>> I was right a lil’ bit that it’s not a recent beat. This iz 90’s New York Rap shit in tha beat here that I hear so many times. It sounds like you’re just feelin’ cool here wit dis Rap shit to tha fullest; nice 1st verse and tha bullet shit at around tha :50 mark was just RAW!!! That’s cool dat you “spittin’ this shit off tha top of tha dome!” :tu My Rating: 3.9


04. “Forever” Feat. Wissel & Chosen
I knew I heard tha Drake song towards tha end of your freestyle bein’ mixed in. If Wissel & Chosen are on this wit you, then this DEFINITELY gon be tha shit!! >>> LOL @ Lil’ Wayne in tha background of tha intro… Glad you’re on tha 1st verse, Cali! Tha flow iz catchy here ta deliver catchy rhymes! DEFINITELY was a NICE verse!! I like tha endin’ a whole lot: “I entertain niggaz… BET!” :tu Yea, it’s dat boy Wissel on tha 2nd verse!! Rhymes are good but tha voice iz gr8! Cali had a betta verse though! Here’s tha 3rd verse, comin’ through tight, from Chosen!! REAL GLAD I’m hearin’ him so many times within tha amount of CDs I check out!! LMAO @ tha “now dat’s foul… like passin’ gas in tha hall” part!!! :rofl :tu My dawg DEFINITELY doin’ it LARGE fa Louisiana!!! My Rating: 4.4


05. “Gotta Get It”
I wonder what we got here… >>> Cool beat here and tha sample sounds cool when it says tha title. I luv when you say your name! Instead of “Lil’ Cali,” it sounds like “Li’ Cali” (without tha “l” in “Lil’”)! That’s how I say your name thanx ta dat, lol. Onto tha 1st verse: It sounds like you got an advantage wit supplyin’ fa yourself; you seem ta always be pleased! LOL @ tha “wake up” for tha 2nd verse ta start (includin’ tha yawn); good shit here! My Rating: 4.1


06. “Fresh” Feat. Carter Boy & Chosen
SHIT YEA!!! This DEFINITELY gon be da shit!!! >>> I like tha beat here; definitely catchy! Carter Boy iz on tha 1st verse and he DEFINITELY sounds catchy wit his flow! Cool rhymes here fa err-body ta enjoy! I also like tha double “Subway” definition within tha verse; REAL tight here!! Tha hook sounds like it would be tha title track fa this mixtape; why iz it called “Fresh?” Anyway, my boy Chosen iz on tha 2nd verse and he goin’ fa it all!! DEFINITELY focused fa “tha plate” and err-thang in his way, ya dig!! Tha 3rd verse iz from Cali and it sounds like you’re talkin’ about my boy BluBlack or somethin’? You said, “rememba BluBlack,” I think? Either way, I liked tha 1st part where you said, “knock a nigga blue black!” :tu That was a cool way ta use BluBlack’s name in a verse. Nice job wit this shit right chea!! My Rating: 4.5


07. “Mans World Freestyle”
I don’t know what this’ll sound like… It’s just you so let’s see what’s up. >>> Ugh, 50 in tha beginning… He’s so LOLish now! Glad you’re on tha 1st verse here ‘cause you’re doin’ tha damn thang wit tha rappin’ here; GR8 flow and rhymes!! Too bad it was extremely short! My Rating: 4.2


08. “I’m Good” Feat. One-i & Carter Boy
I don’t think I know this one; this should be anticipatin’ ta hear!! >>> Soundin’ like random rappin’ from you in tha beginning of tha 1st verse; a lil’ odd on tha beat. An okay job from you on tha 1st verse and now, One-i’s on tha 2nd verse! He spittin’ some good shit fa tha streetz here!! Good job wit this shit here! How odd that there’s no hook; it’s just consistent verses like a collaborated freestyle! Tha 3rd verse from Carter Boy has a lotta “up” lyrics; good shit! You KNOW we gon continue ta climb wit these mixtapes!! My Rating: 4.0


09. Cali Speaks
A lil’ “break” here (lol); let’s see… >>> You’re “penless” from now on as you’re NOT writin’ your lyrics down!! I don’t know how people do it… It’s an EXTREME talent ESPECIALLY if you tell tha truth in tha “off tha dome” shit you be spittin’!! My Rating: N/A


10. “Bedrock” Feat. Chosen
Looks like a title for tha females! I liked your “Baseball Sex” (rendition of “Birthday Sex” by Jeremih) so this should be cool from you… AND CHOSEN’s ON IT!!!!! >>> Iz this tha new Young Money beat ‘cause I rememba tha “Bedrock” title/theme? I rememba Lloyd sayin’ somethin’ about tha Flintstones, lol. Must be… Tha 1st verse from you sounds gr8 ESPECIALLY on tha flow!! :tu So FUCKIN’ GLAD Chosen’s already up on tha hook; gotta luv tha “Flintstone pebbles” shit! :tu And speakin’ of my boy, here he iz on tha 2nd verse!! Catchy shit here, “shinin’” to tha fullest on this joint right here!! My Rating: 4.3


11. “Got Me Hooked” Feat. Carter Boy
Looks like a title that would go wit Mariah Carey’s “Obsessed;” let’s see what you got! >>> I think this iz a jacked beat from recently ‘cause that’s what it sounds like… Kinda unexpected wit tha singin’ on tha hook but since you got 31 jointz on here, you know there’s some versatile shit on here. Afta tha hook, you’re on tha 1st verse here and it’s DEFINITELY dedicated to tha females here, ya dig! It was a good verse fa what it was… Iz dat Carter Boy on tha hook? I guess it’s a lil’ different from what I’ve heard in tha past… I mean, wit all these jointz I’m hearin’, you know I gon hear somethin’ different eventually. And speakin’ of which, he ain’t on tha 2nd verse; you are! And wow, tha beat sounded REAL HOT around tha 1:45 mark!! :tu Tha 2nd verse was good fa you once again. My Rating: 3.7


12. “Hussle Way” Feat. One-i
I like this title ‘cause it has “hussle” instead of “hustle;” lookin’ forward ta hearin’!!! >>> Huh? Very weird beat start ‘cause it sounds real quiet… Okay, it picked up at :12 in and more on tha mainstream Rap/R&B style here. I thought you just had an intro but it’s tha start to tha 1st verse. I like all tha “…like _____” parts; reminds me of Wayne! :tu DEFINITELY a GR8 verse from you and One-i has tha hook this time; sounds MUCH betta!! Glad he held it down fa all da ma’fuckaz in tha hood, ya dig!! You’re fillin’ up tha verses, Cali, as you’re on tha 2nd verse too! Glad you’re “rollin’” thanx to dat “pill” you’re takin’! Pretty good song here although tha beat could’ve been a lil’ betta since tha lyrics went hard! My Rating: 4.1


13. “Rodeo” Feat. Chosen
LOL, ANOTHA Chosen collaboration!!! And based off this title, it looks like this beat gon be tha Juvenile one from years ago? Let’s see if I’m right… >>> LOL, I got a beat guess correct finally!! LOL, it’s cool ta hear you on this one! It sounds like you REALLY in luv here since you’re startin’ off tha 1st verse wit lurin’ tha gurl inta a conversation! LOL, tha hook iz plain though wit no one on it but tha sample. Let’s see how dis boy Chosen does on tha 2nd verse… Yea, he DEFINITELY inta this gurl just like you, Cali! Anotha GR8 verse on this joint right here! Ooh, there’s some talkin’ right afta his verse! Tha voice sounds like it a lil’ screwed and a lil’ ova 30 seconds remainin’, tha beat changed to tha “Throw It In The Bag” beat, lol! And a female hopped on it; lol @ tha REAL early change within tha same song! Oh, she cut it off? LOL/SMH… My Rating: 3.9


14. “Throw It In The Bag” Feat. Na’Tee
Ooh, it’s Na’Tee; didn’t recognize her! But now, I get ta hear her and I KNOW this shit gon go thru tha roof hopefully!!! >>> This tha remix beat (I rememba on a past review [Wayne’s No Ceilings] that it was listed as a remix). Ooh, here she iz on tha 1st verse and it sounds REAL GOOD wit tha rappin’! She knows how ta handle songs wit all these GR8 topics she raps about from shoppin’ ta dro ta relationships ta err-thang!! :tu GR8 job from her on tha 1st verse and Cali, as much as you LUVED ta have tha verses from your featured artists, she took tha verses away from you, lol!! :rofl REAL GLAD she spit anotha verse here as it’s doin’ tha damn thang!! Keepin’ this shit up to tha fullest; GR8 flow!! LOL, I thought we were Caliless but here you are right on tha 3rd verse! I didn’t even realize there was anotha minute left of this song; glad you fit inta it!! Pretty good verse but Na’Tee did it 2x BIG wit her two verses!! My Rating: 4.2


15. “Never Goin’ Back” Feat. Willie World
Looks like a sad song… I don’t know how I’ll feel so lemme check it out! >>> Tha beat iz back on its New York shit here… Glad it ain’t depressin’; sounds like you grew from your past! I feel tha same way; look how BIG I am respected wit Louisiana people!! And two years ago, I had nobody and now, I got buku people in Louisiana respectin’ what I do!! ;) Tha verse was good fa tha song and tha hook iz pretty good at tha same time too! Ooh, tha Willie World dude on tha feature sounds cool on his verse! Sounds like dat voice would go hard on a gangsta/club beat!! Good shit that was combined wit your verse, Cali! My Rating: 3.9


½time: Lookin’ like a GR8 CD, my boy!! Keep up tha gr8 work ‘cause you holdin’ down these tracks no matter if they all jacked beats or not! MAJOR PROPS on tha featured artists too!!! Tha average CD rating iz currently at a 4.1!


16. “Sky High” Feat. Carter Boy
It looks like it follows as a sequel to tha last song? Who knows, so let’s see… >>> Yea, this kinda different… Tha beat sounds more positive and more on tha New York side again. I like tha beginning wit “play like cellos” and “shake like jello!” Tha 1st verse (or should I say ½ verse) sounded good fa what it was. Tha 2nd ½ of tha 1st verse from you sounds like you battled a lot on your Rap journey; good expressive attitude! Tha 2nd verse from Carter Boy and he soundin’ like he got a Wayne flow here. LOL @ tha “your new single had all tha DJs laughin’” part! :rofl My Rating: 3.6


17. Ego Interlude
I know dis a Beyonce title so let’s see what you did wit it as far as an “interlude…” >>> You on your R&B side here. I would rate it but since it’s just a lil’ sample, I’ll just wait ‘til it comes up! My Rating: N/A
EDIT: It wasn’t comin’ up next but I’ll just leave it as a N/A rating ‘cause it wasn’t exactly a song or a freestyle.


18. “Feelin’ It”
Tell me we’re gonna hear Jigga… >>> LOL, anotha correct guess here. You must be in LUV when you gon spit on this shit here, lol! Pretty good hood lyrics in tha 1st verse; you got tha hood on lock, Cali! Tha 2nd verse has more hood shit when it comes to tha exact content of tha lyrics; you know what you’re spittin’! My Rating: 3.8


19. “Maybach Musik” Feat. One-i
And I know what this Ross beat iz… I know I correctly guessed tha beat but hopefully y’all make this an interestin’ version! >>> Tha intro may’ve been cool but this iz Part 2’s beat… Ugh, tha T-Pain hook; yuck!! :td Prolly could’ve gotten an instrumental without him on tha hook! Looks like you want err-thang in tha 1st verse although not too long ago, it felt like you had err-thang on lock? Anyway, let’s see if One-i can pick up tha pace… It was good fa what it was. I liked your verse betta though, Cali. It was cool that tha two of y’all collaborated though. My Rating: 3.3


20. “Anything” (Da Gremlins Feat. Wissel)
Regardless of what beat this iz, we got tha WHOLE Gremlins on here so this should DEFINITELY be watz up!!! >>> Sounded like I heard Wissel in tha beginning? And speakin’ of Jay-Z, ugh, anotha beat of his (I should’ve known based off this title). Iz Wissel a part of Da Gremlins? I’ll put him in tha ID just in case he ain’t a part of Da Gremlins ‘cause I know Da Gremlins as Lil’ Cali, One-i, Chosen, Carter Boy, Slugga & G-Ryde. I hear him on tha 1st verse and he sounds cool fa his slower flow. I wish it was a different beat so I’ll just have ta deal wit it… Cool shit he spit right here! Speakin’ of Gremlins, here’s Carter Boy on tha 2nd verse, spittin’ some interestin’ lyrics here. Tha “eatin’” part sounded interestin’ fa this verse and he keeps mixin’ different topics fa tha streetz; thumbs up here! Sounds like either Cali or One-i gon be on tha 3rd verse? I like how they said, “bruh,” before tha verse started! Ooh, dat’s my boy One-i; thumbs up!! I like his “shit right” part too, lol! He spittin’ more information fat ha rappers out there, ya dig! I can TELL it’s my boy Chosen on tha upcomin’ 4th verse… YEA!!! :tu Glad he appeared in here too!! He’s got some motivational shit here fa when moments come in life; good shit! This tha 1st time we’re Caliless, lol!! My Rating: 4.3


21. Cali Speaks
You gon speak afta a song you were not on? >>> Glad you introduced your group Da Gremlins from tha last song! So now dat you said “Wissel & Na’Tee,” are they a part of Da Gremlins? Did G-Ryde & Slugga fall off or somethin’? I had luv fa all dem… My Rating: N/A


22. “OK Freestyle”
LOL @ this! I can imagine what tha beat iz… >>> Not too familiar wit it but I think you’re continuin’ wit this New York Rap shit. I really liked tha “lunatic like Nelly/jam like jelly” part a WHOLE LOT!! :tu Sounds like a Weezy style of rappin’ wit tha REAL GR8 flow here; you did tha damn thang here!! A lotta “OJ” parts towards tha near-end, lol! My Rating: 4.4


23. “Loose As A Goose” Feat. Carter Boy
:rofl LOL!! :rofl I didn’t know they had released an instrumental fa this but then again, most album cuts have tha instrumentals leaked online. I should look forward ta this, ya dig!! >>> LOL, wit those few songs dat had tha hooks and all dat kept, I felt that this one should’ve kept tha Boosie intro ‘cause he sounds funny wit his luvable title, lol!! Tha hook sounds catchy this time wit Carter Boy on it! Nice job wit this shit includin’ tha flow!! Tha 1st verse iz from you, Cali, and it sounds like you followin’ tha flow a lil’ bit here! You spittin’ some good lyrics; on tha hood side here! I really liked tha “green like a pickle” part, lol! My Rating: 4.2


24. “Goin’ Dummy” Feat. Max Minelli
LOL!! Where did this one come outta?!? Outta all tha songs on this mixtape goin’ fa tha New York Rap type shit, this one DEFINITELY iz ‘bout dat Louisiana shit!! If it has Max on it, it HAS ta be original!!! >>> Tha beat start sounds cool; I can guess right that this iz a Vybe beat! Will it be…? I didn’t hear a tag but it sounds like it fa a start! You made tha intro sound catchy, Cali! Tha 1st verse also sounded pretty catchy from you on it, spittin’ some cool shit. Max sounded cool and catchy on tha hook; nice job gettin’ tha hook up from him!! Your 2nd verse iz soundin’ betta than tha 1st verse already; you got tha catchiness on lock!! You ended tha 2nd verse good wit tha “I’m a beast, go get tha leash” line! And as good as Max iz on tha hook, I thought he was gon have a verse. Nope, it’s you instead on tha 3rd verse… You’re still soundin’ catchy wit your lyrics! My Rating: 4.3


25. “Uhh Ohh Freestyle”
LOL, this beat too? You KNOW you just luv your Louisiana beats at tha same time!! ;) >>> You DEFINITELY spittin’ “crack” here; lol @ you automatically havin’ Shonta scream, “Shonta on tha track!!” That was a cool plan, ya dig! You’re DEFINITELY tha BIG focus here wit how you want err-body ta have “all eyes on you,” ya heard me! Even ended it GR8 wit tha “nigga a str8 dog…” line! :tu My Rating: 4.2


26. “Retarted” (Da Gremlins)
Oh wow, this should DEFINITELY be anticipatin’ too!!! I predict a jacked beat though fa some reason… >>> Nearly sounds like tha beat Yung Yola had fa his “I Be (All Day)” beat but I think this iz slightly different… Iz it still “Shonta on tha track?” If so, it’s DEFINITELY watz good!! I actually do think it’s Shonta ‘cause of how tha beat sounds at times!! Tha hook was DEFINITELY watz good and I’m REAL GLAD it’s an original beat (in my case)!! I hear my boy Chosen on tha 1st verse, REALLY doin’ tha damn thang here!! I bet tha rest of Da Gremlins gon really do tha damn thang here!! I don’t know exactly who’s on tha 2nd verse (they’re on tha hook a lil’ bit also too) but they did a cool job on this shit right chea! Gr8 job wit this REAL GR8 joint dat sounded like “Uh Oh” wit tha vocal style!! If it’s not tha “Uh Oh” beat, it might be T-Lo’s “All Day” beat? I don’t know but it sounded nearly like a jacked Louisiana beat towards tha end. My Rating: 4.5


27. Cali Speaks
Again, we were Caliless and here you are speakin’ again, lol! Let’s see what you got ta say! >>> Yea, you speakin’ some good shit; fuck tha hate! My Rating: N/A


28. “I Don’t Luv ‘Em” (3D Na’Tee)
Ooh, a lil’ Na’Tee bonus!! Let’s see what she has prepared here!!! >>> LOL, tha beat start here iz cool to tha fullest, lol! Tha beat style nearly sounds familiar (can’t exactly rememba what it would sound like). Her flow iz DEFINITELY watz good here and her rhymes cross LOTS of barriers here!! LOL @ tha “sick of T-Pain” voice line and then tha “fuego” part from his “Can’t Believe It” song, lol! Tha 2nd verse iz here and it sounds like she won’t deal wit assholes; good shit!! Looks like she’ll top tha rankings, ya dig!! This could be a first ta where a female defeats all tha males on a CD (even though it wasn’t a compilation CD)!! Nice job on tha 2nd verse once again!! Cool shit from tha 3rd verse too, bein’ yourself to tha fullest!! My Rating: 4.6


29. Cali Speaks
LMAO, you ALWAYS speak when a song that’s not yours surpasses, lol! >>> Props on tha shout outs within tha 19 seconds! Oh shit, “Ric Flair” iz next? LOL, it took a WHOPPIN’ 30 songs fa a non-1st listen song ta appear; that’s like a record!! My Rating: N/A


30. “Ric Flair” Feat. Young Dro & Mouse
Here we go!! You KNOW this iz tha shit right here but it doesn’t even surpass tha Na’Tee song, lol!! But, it’s DEFINITELY a banga right here to tha fullest, ya dig!! Here’s what I said about it, only re-reviewin’ it last night: Mouse beat here and it sounds pretty anticipatin’; he even “wahhhhh”in’ in tha beginning. He doin’ his thang on tha hook; one of tha BIGGEST/BEAT beasts on tha hooks!!! You’re on tha 1st verse here, Cali, and I like how your voice iz slightly different from otha mixtapes. Plus, your music sounds pretty GOOD once again compared to all those odd female songs in tha past!! Nice job on tha 1st verse, Cali; tore it up!! Here comes Young Dro on tha 2nd verse here, soundin’ good on this too. He luvs his “ruby red polo,” lol! Catchy flow on his verse which makes it pretty consistent for this song. Let’s see what we got for tha 3rd verse… It a Mouse verse and he always sounds great on tha mic! LOL @ tha “well, FUCK IT!!” part at 3:24! :rofl Nice job on tha verse, Mouse. Cali, you had tha best verse on this song. My Current Rating: 4.4


31. Cali Speaks
Speakin’ fa tha outro here! Let’s hear your last words before I go do my next final! >>> Yea, it’s sad that “this iz tha end.” I enjoyed doin’ this review at my college (it bein’ tha 1st)! :tu Props on givin’ me your e-mail via this outro! I’ma make sure I e-mail you wit my thingz I’ll have fa you in tha future, ya heard me! My Rating: N/A


Overall: Nice job right here, Cali!! You DEFINITELY did a gr8 job rappin’ on buku jointz right here!! I wish you tha best luck and I gon head on out!! Props on keepin’ tha average CD rating up and neutral, ya dig!!


Rankings (according to my ratings):

24.       “Maybach Musik” Feat. One-i 3.3
23.       “Sky High” Feat. Carter Boy 3.6
22.       “Got Me Hooked” Feat. Carter Boy 3.7
21.       “Feelin’ It” 3.8
20.       “Bad Brakes Intro” 3.8
19.       “Angels Freestyle” 3.9
18.       “Never Goin’ Back” Feat. Willie World 3.9
17.       “Rodeo” Feat. Chosen 3.9
16.       “I’m Good” Feat. One-i & Carter Boy 4.0
15.       “Hussle Way” Feat. One-i 4.1
14.       “Gotta Get It” 4.1
13.       “Mans World Freestyle” 4.2
12.       “Uhh Ohh Freestyle” 4.2
11.        “Loose As A Goose” Feat. Carter Boy 4.2
10.       “Throw It In The Bag” Feat. Na’Tee 4.2
09.       “Bedrock” Feat. Chosen 4.3
08.       “Goin’ Dummy” Feat. Max Minelli 4.3
07.       “Bedrock” Feat. Chosen 4.3
06.       “OK Freestyle” 4.4
05.       “Forever” Feat. Wissel & Chosen 4.4
04.       “Ric Flair” Feat. Young Dro & Mouse 4.4
03.   “Fresh” Feat. Carter Boy & Chosen 4.5
02.   “Retarted” (Da Gremlins) 4.5
01.   “I Don’t Luv ‘Em” (3D Na’Tee) 4.6


Average CD Review:

Total Score:              98.6
Total Songs:              / 24
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Average CD Rating:       4.1

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Review #285: Lil' Cali "Cold Summer"

Reviewed on 8.16.2009 (Review #285)


Keepin' these reviewz goin' wit ya boy FrankieThaLuckyDog here!! Tha last review was Foxx, a well known cat, and now, it's Lil' Cali, a well known undaground cat! Here goes my review for Lil' Cali "Cold Summer"! Start Time: 8:04 PM | End Time: 10:11 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 #285) reviewed on 8.16.2009 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.


01. "Cold Summer Intro" Feat. Big Jay
Could they have made tha text on tha tracklisting any smaller!? Shit...! This should be a NICE and "COLD" intro right here!! >>> Sounds like a real hot (or should I say, "COLD") intro! DEFINITELY a kick-ass beat here, and you doin' ya thang on this, Cali! Real good job on tha 1st verse wit that tight flow that's hard ta beat! It's ironic that you mentioned "Foxx" in tha 2nd verse 'cause as I said before, he was tha last one I reviewed. DEFINITELY keepin' tha block ON LOCK wit this shit right here!! Nice outro wit tha "cold Summer" ending to tha 2nd verse! My Rating: 4.4


02. "Ric Flair" Feat. Young Dro & Mouse
This looks like a REAL NICE collab... Anotha name for tha title (as Foxx had that "Bernie Mac" on tha last CD). Will this name be better?? >>> Mouse beat here, and it sounds pretty anticipatin'; he even "wahhhhh"in' in tha beginning. He doin' his thang on tha hook; one of tha BIGGEST/BEST beasts on tha hooks!!! You're on tha 1st verse here, and I like how your voice iz slightly different from otha mixtapes. Plus, your music sounds pretty GOOD once again, compared to all those odd female songs in tha past!! Nice job on tha 1st verse, Cali; tore it up!! Here comes Young Dro on tha 2nd verse here, soundin' good on this too. He luvs his "ruby red polo," lol! Catchy flow on his verse, which makes it pretty consistent for this song. Let's see what we got for tha 3rd verse... It a Mouse verse, and he always sounds great on tha mic! LOL @ tha "well, FUCK IT!!" part at 3:25! Nice job on tha verse, Mouse. Cali, you had tha best verse on this song. My Rating: 4.3


03. "Get It Back" Feat. Kevin Gates
High anticipation for this one... Hope it GOES HARD!!! >>> LOL, "dice" anthem accordin' to tha beginning of tha hook from Gates, lol! Feelin' this hook right here, as accordin' ta Gates, he WON'T AUTOMATICALLY LOSE ANYTHING 'cause he'll "get it back," lol! You're on tha 1st verse, Cali, and you even playin' some dice here! Good job wit tha rhymes; they flowed great on this. Gives me a great gamblin' feelin' when listenin' to this! Not just tha hook, but Gates HAD ta have tha 2nd verse!! He doin' a pretty good job on this. Nice job on tha verse, and he even recycled tha "I'm A Grinder" last line in tha verses on this verse, lol. Caliless on tha 3rd verse, lol!! Gates stole tha 3rd verse here, and he's soundin' better; nice job, but Cali's here now! You did your thang on tha 2nd 1/4, Cali. Gates back on tha verse, tha 3rd 1/4! He havin' fun, and now, Cali, you on tha 4th 1/4, not seein' tha word "decrease" in your head when it comes to shit! My Rating: 4.4


04. "All From Cocaine"
This should be a REAL HOT one!!! >>> Sounds like a good, catchy beat for tha beginning! Yea, tha beat got betta in tha hook, and tha hook iz on some REAL shit!! Gotta luv tha drug anthems, as you got buku shit "all from cocaine!" Tha 1st verse here, and you unstoppable wit tha flippin' and cookin'! DEFINITELY feelin' your verse this time, as it's EXTREMELY drugged up on dat good good!! Someone iz featured on tha 2nd verse (not sourced). He sounds good on this shit whoeva he iz! Kept tha song on a good consistency level! Anotha dude on tha 3rd verse; why tha no sourcin'? This dude sounds betta than tha 2nd verse dude! Lots of "rushes" comin' from this verse, so that dude gets a plus! Luv tha "20 pounds of kush! 20 pounds of kush?!?" part in tha hook!! My Rating: 4.5


05. "Turn My Scale On"
Shit, a downfall! Why do I keep reviewin' people over this stupid Soulja Boy Tell 'Em beat? Should get a bad review from me! >>> Good thing it only 2:24! I don't even rememba what tha otha title was that I reviewed, but it wasn't me 'cause I feel that nobody should do this song. However, you DID "turn your scale on" wit this one 'cause that hook iz DEFINITELY on sum TIGHT SHIT wit more drug references!! I'm glad tha rappin' in tha verse iz normal, and not Soulja Boy Tell 'Em style! You sound like Gucci Mane on his "Bricks" song wit tha way you're deliverin' tha lyrics. DEFINITELY a nice verse on here!! Glad you evaded an anticipatin' downfall!! Not just 1 verse, but there's room for a 2nd verse!! Lots of "20's" and "28's" wit this shit right here! Nice job wit that verse; I'm glad you didn't just pull a 1 verse'd freestyle! My Rating: 4.3


06. "Ain't Shit"
I like tha attitude in tha title right here; let's see how GOOD it iz!!! >>> Ooh, 4:44 on tha length!! A "filterin' tha fakes" anthem here, and it sounds REAL GREAT! Liked your intro, and tha hook iz DEFINITELY sum FIRE "shit"!! You got a catchy voice on this one, and got a heart when it comes ta spittin' this shit! Nice job wit tha 100% hood lyrics in tha 1st verse; all tha lyrics are NON-STOP!! Bar afta bar afta bar afta bar!! Very good 1st verse; keep it comin'!! Cloudful Cali on tha 2nd verse from "tha drank," as sometimes you "can't think" at times. It don't matter 'cause you deliverin' tha shit now, and it's PAYIN' off!! Great job expressin' tha 2nd verse!! Lookin' forward ta hearin' anotha verse on this! I like tha 3rd verse wit tha "chasin' tha Soulja Boy story" part. Catchy lyrics fa a short amount of bars! Good shit, keepin' tha hoods' plates full as fuck! I like tha talkin' at tha end. Not only did you fill tha hood, but you ALSO are "eatin' good," so that's watz good! My Rating: 4.4


07. "Every Girl" Feat. Da Gremlins
Glad Da Gremlins hopped up on a track on here! Although you pulled tha Soulja Boy Tell 'Em beat off, can you pull this Young Money one off? Not sure if I'll think so, but we'll see... >>> That song had a somewhat boring beat, and it's here... Not too boring since you're REALLY into all tha "cookies" from tha girlz and shit on here! I hear Lil' Wayne in your flow, and it's somewhat catchy. Hook iz kinda yucky; should've changed tha original title. One of Da Gremlins on tha 2nd verse... Cravin' tha fuckin' right there! He still goin' for tha whole entire verse witout lettin' anotha gremlin come in! That's that boy Chosen, who was CHOSEN ta do this verse! His verse was just as good as your's... maybe even better! G-Ryde iz on tha 3rd verse here (from Da Gremlins), and he just like Madcon, who's "beggin'" like crazy on here! WTF @ 3:15? Regardless, nice 3rd verse. This passes tha decent line. Not too bad for me. Oh wait, not even ova yet, lol! A short 4th verse here from (I think) Carter Boy of Da Gremlins; nice lil' addition to this right there. My Rating: 3.7


08. "I Wonder"
Oh no, duplicate title for today! Just heard a Foxx song wit tha title, and he passed tha test. Let's see about you... Not sure if you gon pass, but who knows; you're on a good roll currently! >>> Well, an automatic fail! It at least ain't depressing, but it's completely junkyarded in Auto-Tune!! Tha lyrics and beat no less are at least above average (and not boring), but those fuckin' vocals had ta ruin err-thang! I didn't rememba tha Lil' Phat song wit nearly tha same name on tha "Pyrex Radio Vol. 6: Arm & Hammer" CD, but this beat reminds me of that; they might be tha same. Tha 2nd verse soundin' gay also. All tha "if I neva did" shit can be asked for one thing: "If YOU neva fucked wit tha Auto-Tune," "sometimes I wonder" how much more I would like this song! My Rating: 2.9


09. "Look At Me Now"
You'll prolly apply tha same type of lyrical content... ONLY HOPEFULLY WITHOUT THA AUTO-TUNE! >>> A STRONG Cali on this track right here, survivin' it all! Feelin' tha hook here, as you don't become defeated! "Hard as a horseshoe," so you'll hurt someone if someone threw you, or hurt you; that's watz good! Felt that 1st verse right there; keep deliverin' tha horseshoe'd up rhymes!! Cashed up Cali on tha 2nd verse, doin' all you want wit buku cash! Sounds like you got good socializin' on tha 3rd verse, since you got your buddies. Nice job right there. Nice, strong song right here! DJ B-Real was at tha end... APPROVE my friend request on MySpace already so I can show you my skillz!! My Rating: 4.1


10. "Doin' My Thang" Feat. Question
That Question dude makes me have a " ? " in my brain right now... I predict him bein' a tight rapper from Baton Rouge! Let's see, and we'll see if this a B-Real beat 'cause he checked in just before!! >>> Odd beat start, but hopefully can be good. Damn, not mindblowin', and tha featured artist iz a singer (I think); downer on tha expectations. Not bad hook; tha beat sounds addictin' for it! Here's tha 1st verse, as tha beat reminds me of you 'bout ta receive a crown, lol! Great fresh rhymes comin' through in tha 1st verse from you, makin' tha track sound pretty good. "Carrots all ova yo body like a big bunny," so that's watz good! Speakin' of Question, you started tha 2nd verse off wit, "Neva question who I am," lol! I like tha "glove: all leatha" part too; thanx for makin' me quote you a lot on here! Sounds like someone different on tha 3rd verse; iz that Question? Not sure, but he sounds good fa this; nice and accomplished wit a lotta shit! A lil' confused at if that's Question, but great endin' to tha verse, as I feel tha same way: "I'm simply tha smartest!" My Rating: 3.8


½time: Tha ½ mark here, and it off to a VERY GOOD start!! 9/10 real nice bangaz right here, Cali!! I hope you keep this up, although I don't know what else ta expect on this CD... Lookin' forward ta more featured people too! Average CD rating iz currently 4.1!


11. "Money Money"
Back to tha trap on this one (or should I say, "live from tha trap," since that was one of your previous mixtapes wit Bigga Rankin)! Really lookin' forward ta this one; you gon TEAR IT UP!! >>> I hear tha background of you sayin', "money, money. Money, money;" REAL CATCHY, lol!! I hear "this how money walk" and shit like that; I rememba Rocko (I think) makin' somethin' like that back Late 2007/Early 2008 wit his "Swag Season" mixtape. Tha Auto-Tune in tha 2nd 1/2 of tha hook sounded somewhat catchy, so no hate on it. Tha 1st verse here, and your income CAN'T BE BLOCKED! Really liked your 1st verse, and tha hook goes strong on this one! "Soarin' like a hawk" in tha 2nd verse; you ARE "tha shit!" LOL @ "so you smell me like a frog!" I miss my toads from 2001 - 2004; I had buku toads (maximum of about 6-8 at one time tha last week of September 2002)! Nice job on that 2nd verse, and drug-surrounded on tha 3rd verse, so you just REAL GREAT wit this shit!! My Rating: 4.2


12. "Pay Ya Dues" Feat. Nu$$ie & Carter Boy
A Nu$$ie feature at this time? Didn't expect that. And Carter Boy from Da Gremlins iz on here (when we gon hear Slugga or One-i?). Wonder how good this collab gon be, although I have a feelin' this ain't a real Nu$$ie collab, and it's just a sample. >>> Interestin' singer on tha hook; glad we'll see a real Nu$$ie verse! That female on tha hook did her thang, and put a gr8 hook out there! It's even tha truth, so she REALLY gets a plus! Here comes you on tha 1st verse. LOL @ tha :50 mark; a sound effect REALLY caught my attention, lol. Yea, more drug lyrics & gangsta shit wit tha "strapped/pistol" part! Sounds like you goin' REAL HARD on this shit right here; tight shit!! Great job on tha 1st verse; keepin' it STREET at all times! Here comes Nu$$ on tha 2nd verse... LOL, 1:58 had a gunshot, so that was anotha catchin' sound effect! Real great rhymes (just like you) from before, although yours were betta. Everything comin' from Nu$$ on this verse from gangsta shit ta "gettin' sucked" at any point; he did his thang! Always like how he ends his verses wit "Nu$$ie!!!" Right when tha Nu$$ie verse ended, this GIANT ant fell from tha ceilin', and right in my review area, LMAO!! It actually shocked me, especially from where it came from, LMAO!! Now, back on track wit Carter Boy on tha 3rd verse, sadly losin' people. Nice job from him, as he contributed a nice piece of this song. My Rating: 4.6


13. "Lord Knows" Feat. Chosen & Carter Boy
Looks like it gon be depressin'... But, 1/2 Da Gremlins on this (you're a gremlin, Cali, for those that don't know), so at least we gon get dat gremlin feel! >> Tha beat intro ain't too depressin', but who knows, lol. Decent hook; nothin' too boring for me. Tha 1st verse from you, and just like Carter Boy's last verse on tha last song, you're losin' people too! Glad you "poppin' pillz ta avoid tha pain!" Pretty good 1st verse, as it was on sum real shit! Let's see how Chosen do on tha 2nd verse... Keepin' it real on this shit, and have ta be alert on who you trust! Feelin' tha fast rappin' at 2:37! Great job from him contributin' to this song! Time for Carter Boy ta contribute again... Sounds like he has bad luck in tha beginning wit his "fucked up life." I like tha "but I have ta play tha cards that he dealt me" part at 3:31 though. Carter Boy sounds like he has tha best verse on this (meanwhile, he came in last on tha last song); nice job! My Rating: 4.0


14. "Game Been Good" Feat. One-i, Shakeback & G-Ryde
Ooh, 1/2 Gremlins style again!! Let's see how y'all do on this one, no less showin' luv ta One-i & G-Ryde this time! >>> On tha UGK "Da Game Been Good To Me" beat; let's see how "good" it iz for y'all! Interestin' talkin' in tha beginning, and it sounded good/fit good on this track. Didn't expect that to be tha hook in tha beginning (thought it was tha start to tha 1st verse), but it sounds good for a hook! Startin' off on tha 1st verse iz One-i, rappin' 'bout what be goin' on in these streetz! Catchy shit from him, and all his rhymes REALLY fit good on this shit! Here comes you, Cali, on tha 2nd verse... Yea, "sellin' coke," so you KNOW this verse can't be denied; it on that hood shit! I like how you talked about "these niggaz turned bitch;" that was a nice line/filterin' out dem fakes! Here comes G-Ryde; lookin' forward ta his part! Yea, he "gives 'em hell err-time!" Glad "tha game been good ta Ryde" at times 'cause he survived times. Shit, I had a gun ta me January 23, 2008; luckily, there was no ammo in it! Plus, a year ago today, my aunt almost crashed on tha road as she was makin' a U-turn! My Rating: 4.1


15. "Baseball Sex" Feat. Shakeback & Carter Boy
More shit from Carter Boy, lol! Shakeback doin' a "back 2 back" (lol), and we got this REALLY interestin' title here!! This should be REAL GOOD, no matter WHAT's on it!! >>> Shit, only 2:25 on tha length (although that tha Baton Rouge area code). Oh, this iz on tha "Birthday Sex" (original version) beat, lol. You soundin' catchin' on tha 1st verse, ESPECIALLY if tha gurl "cummed!" I like tha hook a WHOLE LOT, especially tha sound effects durin' tha hook (which weren't planned) soundin' like tha bat hittin' tha ball, lol!! Carter Boy on tha 2nd verse, deliverin' his best when it comes to that sex! Anotha attempt at makin' tha female "cum" on this, so you KNOW she'll DEFINITELY cum if she's got 2 chances!! REAL GOOD for a jacked beat/short length song!! My Rating: 4.6


16. "So Sharp (Remix)" Feat. Jim Jones, Lil' Wayne & Jazze Pha
This looks like a jacked beat song also. I don't rememba if I know this song or not, but let's see what it turns out ta be... >>> Sounds like Fabo on tha hook or somethin'...; okay hook. Oh, okay, I hear Jazze Pha on this (you forgot ta put him in tha feature) 'cause I rememba reviewin' your "Warning Shots" CD and seein' him in that CD. You're on tha 1st verse, and soundin' pretty good wit this shit. Nice job on your verse wit what you were spittin' about, keepin' it fresh. This sounds a lil' betta than when I first heard it. And Jim Jones iz here on tha 2nd verse, soundin' him as always. Pretty good, and lol @ tha faster rappin' at 2:21. I can imagine what Weezy gon do for tha last verse... Decent/typical flow. Luckily there's no Auto-Tune on his vocals! I like his "my blood type" part at 3:35, right before tha verse ended. That's cool that JR Dot checked in towards tha end, but that beat to tha next song sounds yucky... My Rating: 3.8


17. "Child Support" Feat. Young Buck & Vicious
Looks like a sad title, which I can relate to, 'cause that's what I get. Wit that sad beat in tha end of tha last song, I don't think I'll be lookin' forward to this, although you got some raw dudes featured. >>> Sounds like restaurant music in tha beginning. Not really my beat taste, although tha kicks sound nice. Buck iz on tha 1st verse here, and his lyrics on this go NICE wit tha title/topic! Good job on tha 1st verse, and tha hook iz good. Not likin' tha high-pitched female sample in tha background. Anyway, Cali, you're on tha 2nd verse, and definin' tha topic where Buck left off on here, so that's a plus. Nice job on tha verse right there. Let's hear this 3rd verse from Vicious... He sounds like he goin' harder than err-one else; even addin' sum gangsta lyrics ta help err-thang wit "tha child" and this song. Nice job on tha 3rd verse; it was tha best outta tha 3 verses. You're on tha outro here talkin'... "No bricks?" I guess you only serve tha fiends when you're anti-social. My Rating: 3.5


18. "That Good" Feat. Just Brittany
Anotha song I'm not gonna be sure of... >>> I like how there was no intro, and it went straight into tha song. Pretty catchy, especially on a Young Jeezy/T.I.ish type beat! Here you are on tha 1st verse, somewhat borderline Auto-Tune'd... An okay 1st verse from you, but Brittany soundin' betta, lol! Tha 2nd verse iz here, but your vocals keep scarin' me 'cause it's like 50/50 wit tha way it sounds (as it's nearly Auto-Tune'd). Nice job on tha 2nd verse. I like how this song has 8 bar verses. Nice lil' bridge from her too. Catchy song right here. My Rating: 3.9


19. "Sun Come Up" Feat. Chosen & Young Sleep
I don't know Young Sleep, so he'll be a 1st time hearin' for me. It's 1/3 Gremlins style for this one, so let's see what this gon sound like... Oh, and I'm just realizin' tha title, so I guess this iz on tha new Glasses Malone beat. >>> Wasn't meant for Glasses to be on, so I think it might fit your style more. You're on tha 1st verse, and it's soundin' pretty good wit tha rappin'. I like tha rhymes, as they're delivered good, includin' that there's a lot of different topics goin' on in each line. Glad you're "on dat Jigga Juice!" Decent hook, but goes good wit tha beat. Here comes Chosen on tha 2nd verse, and he sounds good on this. Glad he's "still flowin'" on these tracks; nice verse! Young Sleep here on tha 3rd verse... Not bad for a 1st listen. Glad he "went to different cities, and they treated him (and who he was wit) like presidents." Not bad verse right there. Even Maino had a check-in towards tha end. My Rating: 3.8


20. "Why They Hatin'" Feat. Chosen & Carter Boy
Poor Slugga. He didn't get ta be on this mixtape. But, that 1/2 Gremlins flava iz here 1 more time before tha mixtape ends! Looks like we gon have a GREAT ending!! >>> Sounds like a nice, mainstream New Orleans, Louisiana beat in tha beginning. Pretty good hook; very Gremlins soundin' here. Cali, you're on tha 1st verse here, "passin' out all cheese" here, so you know err-body satisfied. Pretty good verse from you, as this iz nice and smooth. Tha hook sounds nice and street style now. Tha 2nd verse here from Chosen, and soundin' good on this shit right here. Too bad he "dropped outta school 'cause they ain't pay him ta learn." Either way, look what school lead me to! My major iz Digital Media & Broadcast Communications, so you KNOW I gettin' my video skillz on, ya dig! Nice job from Chosen on tha 2nd verse. Ooh, Carter Boy comin' through nice and catchy on tha 3rd verse! Once again, havin' tha best verse on tha song, so he gettin' major props! Shit, only 17 seconds left... Really like how he ended it wit "niggaz couldn't make a hit wit a baseball bat;" catchy-ass shit! My Rating: 4.0


Overall: Great CD right here! It's iPod material, and I'm REAL glad there's no teeny Pop/R&B songs on this mixtape 'cause everytime a Cali mixtape would come up, there would always be a flood of those songs, and they wouldn't be for me! But yea, glad you put Da Gremlins on a good amount of tha songs, as well as a bunch of great featured artists! Keep up tha gr8 work!


Rankings (according to my ratings):

20. "I Wonder" 2.9
19. "Child Support" Feat. Young Buck & Vicious 3.5
18. "Every Girl" Feat. Da Gremlins 3.7
17. "Sun Come Up" Feat. Chosen & Young Sleep 3.8
16. "So Sharp (Remix)" Feat. Jim Jones, Lil' Wayne & Jazze Pha 3.8
15. "Doin' My Thang" Feat. Question 3.8
14. "That Good" Feat. Just Brittany 3.9
13. "Why They Hatin'" Feat. Chosen & Carter Boy 4.0
12. "Lord Knows" Feat. Chosen & Carter Boy 4.0
11. "Look At Me Now" 4.1
10. "Game Been Good" Feat. One-i, Shakeback & G-Ryde 4.1
09. "Money Money" 4.2
08. "Turn My Scale On" 4.3
07. "Ric Flair" Feat. Young Dro & Mouse 4.3
06. "Cold Summer Intro" Feat. Big Jay 4.4
05. "Ain't Shit" 4.4
04. "Get It Back" Feat. Kevin Gates 4.4
03. "All From Cocaine" 4.5
02. "Baseball Sex" Feat. Shakeback & Carter Boy 4.6
01. "Pay Ya Dues" Feat. Nu$$ie & Carter Boy 4.6



Average CD Review:

Total Score: 81.3
Total Songs: / 20
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Average CD Rating: 4.1

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