Reviewed on 6.05.2010 (Review #490)
Gonna
start a whole batch of current reviewz right now until Monday. This one right
here iz Famous Stranger “Fameland Express”; didn’t even
realize it came out or was a CD… I didn’t see a download link for it anywhere but
it’s on iTunes and Amazon.com ? How’d he get dat status since two years ago
when I discovered him? :confused BTW, I was havin’ flashbacks tha other night
of tha Crescent City Radio/Big Boot Radio dayz… I feel like I wanna return… I
know there’s no more “Hip-Hop Spot” (‘cause I remember tha voting thing dat
made Big Money Matt win) but it’s hard ta live off a “schedule” so we’ll see
what happens. I don’t see anything for Summer 2010 so maybe Matt’ll be back in
tha Fall? Start Time: 6:39 PM | End Time: 7:42 PM (unadjusted)
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) 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.
© 2010 CD Review (Review
#490) reviewed on 6.05.2010 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!
DISCLAIMER: Ratings are subjected to
change based off of me just hearin’ samples. If I get a hard copy, I’ll hear
tha songs in their entirety.
01.
“Smooth Stranger”
This
one I’m listenin’ via MySpace… Gonna try and do my best here wit tha samples as
I’m NOT BUYING THIS CD!!! Afta all
dat shit I did back in ’08 for Alex, Stranger & Matt, I deserve ta get
this, “Guns & Guitars (Strings &
Straps),” and “Flame Of The City”
(if dat’s even a hard copy) in tha mail!! >>> Sounds pretty gr8 for a
start wit tha production but afta dat “Invisible Popstar” song, I think I fear
your voice a lil’ bit (when it’s on tha singin’ tip)… Good hook; VERY hot production
once again!! You still have your creative flow so tha 1st verse iz
meant ta be good… “Hit me on my cell numba,” huh? Well, you still have tha
GAYEST/UNMOTIVATED sayin’ of ALL TIME for me. When I did a REAL HOT review for
you two years ago, you said to me when I asked for ya numba, “Sorry, man, I
don’t give it out. Strictly business only.” If you doubted me wit doin’
business, dat’s pretty pathetic ‘cause dat review WAS originally business!!
I’ve been doin’ business since 12; I was 20 when I did tha review!! I now have
an undaground Louisiana Rap radio show and really put videos to tha public so
it’s your loss. I’ll attempt to write you again about dat sayin’ and try to
defend it… Anyway, tha 2nd verse and 3rd verse fit…
Pretty good for an opening song. My
Rating: 4.3
02.
“Money Train”
Also
on MySpace; lemme hear it! >>> Feelin’ tha sound here once again; you
even have nearly tha same voice/flow. Sounds real cool wit tha undaground
sound! Pretty interestin’ rhymes too… I like how you quoted your “So Crazy”
song on this wit its original hook; good shit! Tha hook’s good; gotta LUV a “train”-type song!! Tha 2nd
verse iz aight… I mean, you’re consistent wit your rhymes and err-thang… Interestin’
endin’ too wit whoeva’s speakin’ at tha end… My Rating: 4.2
03.
“Crazy”
LOL,
it’s official; this song FINALLY appears in a review of mine!!
Someone uploaded my mp3 on YouTube back in ’08 but I couldn’t find it; why
would they’ve gotten rid of it? UPDATE: Just checked my e-mail to see it was in
my e-mail and tha original YouTube video link was. I got this when I clicked
it: “This video has been removed due to terms of use violation;” “violation?”
Huh? It was an undaground song. Maybe YouTube criticized them of takin’ it from
me? Then again, they gave me credit… Plus, tha user’s account was “suspended,”
lol… Anyway, ‘cause I’m on vacation and I don’t have tha mp3 on me, I gon try
to remember it based off memory… Tha beat iz produced by Kyd Wonder and it’s
REAL, REAL “crazy!!!” This iz considered “memories” right chea although it
turned into a lil’ bit of a nightmare
July 31, 2008 when I caught you deletin’ my MySpace comments and not tellin’ me
why you were doin’ it. I hope to get dat situation cleared up so I can put you
on my radio show… I really luv how there’s so many “crazy” parts from tha hook
and tha rappin’s just “crazy” itself!! This made #673 on my 2000’s decade-end
countdown; DEFINITELY a Summer memory of 2008 for me!! Gotta luv tha start to
tha 2nd verse: “A wild spade goin’ out on a Vegas night” or somethin’
like dat… Classic shit to tha fullest!! I’ll give it a **PERFECT RATING**
‘cause now, it’s considered an ancient, certified classic (you got an award for
me playin’ it at least 100x and it hit #1 on my playlist back in July 2008)!!! My Current Rating: 5.0
04.
“Invisible Popstar”
I
know this iz becomin’ a VERY outspoken review but that’s why it’s a review!
From “Crazy” to this, I thought this was tha end of you ‘cause afta this, I
lost one of my boyz, which changed my life (Nu$$ie). Anyway, 2010 review/listen
and it’s not too bad although tha intro was a lil’ bleh wit tha A-Tune (that’s
what I thought at first but it’s not; maybe I just had a different version and
was confused?). You KNOW tha beat from 3rd Shift iz OFFICIAL and I
luv how dat hook sounds… My bad for stereotypin’ this but I put this on my gurl
Alicia’s CD back in March 2009 (her January 2009 CD). Tha 1st verse
cool… Tha hook sounds like somethin’ wit “left you in a doghouse?” LOL… I don’t
think it’s exactly dat (I think I then heard “dog mess” or “dog nest?”). I
heard dat Ludacris really liked this song? Anyway, whether I ignored dis or
not, it was bad timin’ fa me since I dealt wit a death at tha time… My Current Rating: 3.9
05.
“Life Is A Party”
Good
thing these are on MySpace so I can review ‘em in their complete form… This
looks like a cool title so let’s see what’s here! >>> I feel like tha
production keeps gettin’ more creative! Now, this one’s more on a betta side fa
me! REAL HOT from :30 - :33 on tha beat!! I like tha “we gon smoke good;”
“good” shit, Stranger!! Even down ta “rollin’ good;” DEFINITELY a plus!! “Money
my friend and money my enemy,” lol. You don’t know which way ta go, lol! Cool
wit tha good content in tha 1st verse, ya dig. BTW, I know you
changed your MySpace URL not too long ago; you shouldn’t do dat. It would be
harder for certain people ta find you if you change your URL… But anyway, tha 2nd
verse iz here and you feelin’ good on this verse also so you know you doin’ ya
thang!! I thought there would be a 3rd verse ‘cause of tha length
bein’ almost five minutes but it’s still cool! My Rating: 4.4
06.
“Throw Dat”
Okay,
dis one I don’t have/don’t know so I gon just sample it on Amazon… >>>
LOL, sounds a lil’ like Lil’ Wayne
but tha beat’s pretty hot! Sounds like you’re in tha mood here; feelin’ how you
deliverin’ dis shit! Catchy shit for tha ladies here! My Rating: 4.0
07.
“Like Money”
Don’t
know dis one either and can only get an Amazon sample… >>> Cool beat!!
I like tha shit before tha 1st verse (I think) ended wit tha “weed;”
crazy shit here!! How much respect do you get now compared to tha ’08 times? My Rating: 4.3
08.
“Narcotic”
Dat’s
a STRONG word IMO… and I like it!! This gon be a short sample once again…
>>> Ooh, REAL HOT for a Southern/laidback sound here!! Sounds like
it’s DEFINTIELY about “narcotics” and has interestin’ laidback rhymes ta cover
this!! Cool vibe/flow!! My Rating: 4.5
09.
“Away From Me”
Let’s
see this one (short sample again)… >>> Okay start but it sounds good
when you deliver tha GR8 rhymes!! I think that’s what REALLY holds you down
here, especially wit tha production!! My
Rating: 4.0
½time: My bad for not havin’
this CD or hearin’ just a few 30 seconds samples but it’s pretty HOT so far!!
You threw in tha classic “Crazy” song and you’re just bringin’ tha heat!! Tha
average CD rating currently iz at 4.3; you doin’ ya thang!
10.
“Get Up Out My Way”
This
iz from dat classic “Guns & Guitars
(Strings & Straps)” CD! Lemme compare my 2008 review ta today: I guess
this iz dedicated to people who are always on you. Yeah, I feel that you need
to relax here and there. It’s jammin’ and (of course) your rappin’ iz keepin’
me in-tune! I’m really likin’ tha vibe of this joint as it sounds like
somethin’ that would be on Lil’ Wayne’s
“500 Degreez” CD so I’m glad I’m
gettin’ my 2002 vibe on! Good shit! <- add:="" b="" to=""> I can tell you’re a lil’ different now ‘cause I rememba in ’08, you
ALWAYS whispered, “Famous Stranger, baby,” in tha intros to your songs… Thumbs
up ta Kyd Wonder fa producin’ this track! I feel betta than a 4.3 fa this song
now; you KNOW it’s classic times!! Tha “Nu$$ie Alive” times!! My Current Rating: 4.5
11.
“Relax & Listen”
Only
can hear a sample of dis so let’s see what’s up… >>> This one sounds
slow… It’s only 2:40 so iz it a skit? Iz dis a long intro? LOL, it started tha
rappin’ when tha sample ended. I feel like I can’t really rate it right now so
I’ll leave tha rating at a fair rate fa what I heard. My Rating: 3.0
12.
“Fameland TV”
I
think I have an idea of this… Oh wait, only 3:44 on tha length? Confused it wit
“Young Fella TV;” let’s see tha sample though. >>> Sounds like a Lil’ Wayne beat (like almost
tha “Drop The World” one but this iz b4 that one). Just like tha “Young Fella
TV” song, this has creative rhymes… Oh wait, I heard tha “bad muthafucka” part
at tha end of tha sample. I believe this iz tha same lyrics as “Young Fella TV” but a different beat. I know you
transitioned from tha Young Fella dayz but what happened to them/wit them? My Rating: 4.2
13.
“It’s All Right” Feat. John Doe
This
iz tha 1st time I’m eva hearin’ you wit a feature on tha song. I 1st
heard you featured on a Konfo song but now, you’re featurin’ John Doe. I
rememba John Doe (talked ta him back in July 2008 on Crescent City Radio;
thumbs up ta Alex once again) although he said
he was ‘pose ta send me this song dat I liked on Crescent City Radio dat didn’t
play all tha way? He (or Alex) didn’t send me it but now, his MySpace says, “Houston, TX,”
so he moved… Only can get a 30 second sample so let’s see what happens…
>>> Tha beat iz only aight/not that much fa me so far… You sound good
wit tha “we used ta roll jointz in Miami”
part; cool flow/shit right chea! Despite tha beat, you doin’ ya thang here and
I wish I could hear what John Doe had ta say… Because I would’ve anticipated
him, I’ll up tha rating a lil’ bit… My
Rating: 4.1
14.
“Outta Here” Feat. Lil’ Chris
Neva heard of Lil’ Chris but too bad I won’t
hear tha whole thang… >>> Tha beat sounds a lil’ faster here and
sounds cool wit tha sounds. Almost reminds me of how you came through wit
“Invisible Popstar”; HOT Trance synths in this too!! I heard Lil’ Chris come at
tha very last part of tha sample but couldn’t hear him too good (heard like a ½
of a second); he did sound anticipatin’ though… My Rating: 4.2
15.
“Side Of The Earth”
Only
gon get a sample once again… This one’s a lil’ longer (4:51) so let’s see what
it do… >>> HOT beat here for a start; gotta luv tha beats!! Tha hook
sounds hot and tha 1st verse’s REAL hot here!! Reminds me of you in
tha ’08 dayz; REAL, REAL anticipatin’ fa what I’m hearin’!! My Rating: 4.6
16.
“Secret Destiny”
Neva heard; lemme sample… >>> Kinda
“Invisible Popstar”ish wit tha way you sound and this beat… Not that much inta
this but it sounds pretty good for tha ladies… My Rating: 3.4
17.
“East Side”
That’s
what I rep, ya dig! Short sample once again. >>> Gutta beat this time;
DEFINITELY caught my attention!! Good Southern shit right chea; doin’ tha damn
thang on this hook!! Tha 1st verse sounded like it was gon be good
but tha sample ran out… My Rating: 4.4
18.
“Look At What You Made Me” Feat. Deuce Players
I
don’t think I know of Deuce Players but this looks REALLY anticipatin’,
ESPECIALLY wit my gurl’s Alexia’s birthday on tha length!! Too bad I can only
get a short sample… :( >>> Ehh @ tha soundin’; Weird-Soundin’
Stranger? I liked tha “house” part in tha hook though. I hear tha Deuce Players
on tha verse and it sounds like good rhymes? My Rating: 3.8
19.
“Most Famous Stranger”
ROFL…
Gotta luv your titles!! Too bad I can only sample this one too… Hope I can get
a hard copy so I can do my thang wit tha review; it’s already six pages!
>>> Okay mainstreamish beat here… You had a betta-soundin’ song on tha
last CD wit dat “Took Da World”! Good “cookin’” rhymes and an aight song fa a 1st
listen. My Rating: 3.7
Overall: I thought this was good
on yo end; still feelin’ how you be comin’ through wit tha HOT rhymes!! What
about those two songs, “After You Die,” and some other song I neva had tha name
of dat aired on Crescent City Radio back in Summer ’08? Those were DEFINITELY
some NICE songs! I hope ta review them soon!! Keep up tha gr8 work; you KNOW I
was one of tha 1st ones ta discover you!
Rankings (according to my
ratings):
19. “Relax & Listen” 3.0
18. “Secret Destiny” 3.4
17. “Most Famous Stranger” 3.7
16. “Look At What You Made Me” Feat. Deuce
Players 3.8
15. “Invisible Popstar” 3.9
14. “Away From Me” 4.0
13. “Throw Dat” 4.0
12. “It’s All Right” Feat. John Doe 4.1
11. “Fameland TV” 4.2
10. “Outta Here” Feat. Lil’ Chris 4.2
09. “Money Train” 4.2
08. “Like Money” 4.3
07. “Smooth Stranger” 4.3
06. “Life Is A Party” 4.4
05. “East Side”
4.4
04. “Get Up Out My Way” 4.5
03. “Narcotic” 4.5
02. “Side Of The Earth” 4.6
01. “Crazy” 5.0
Average CD Rating Review:
Total
Score: 78.5 (unadjusted)
Total
Songs: / 19
-----------------------------
Average CD Rating: 4.1 (unadjusted)
On tha same day, I wrote Famous Stranger a message, sayin' that I was really, really hurt from what he did; I didn't know why he did it. I told him I had Autism/Aspergers and that it was very hard for me to take things/say things; he really hurt me badly (mainly 'cause I really liked him as a rapper). Unfortunately, he ignored tha message. Then one day on Music Choice Dance, DJ Scotty K Feat. Knockhopper "Goodnight Tonight" came on and when it comes on, I get really excited and try to make people that don't write me back write me back. It worked for Alex McConduit and even brought DeTrane back into talkin' to me! When it came to Famous Stranger, it didn't work; he ignored me again. I told Alex McConduit about this and that did nothing. Then I wrote him a few other times (one if he was alright wit tha hurricanes comin' to Louisiana in August and how he was doin') and he didn't write me back. I told him he was in my "Favorite Rap and R&B Songs of July 2008" video, I took a pic of a 
I don't know what I did wrong… People like Savage (from Trill Entertainment) have 1,900,000+ views on Myspace and I talk to them here and there; really, I don't know what I did wrong… 
My Rating: 
Oh neva mind, he's in tha beginning. Here's what I had to say about this joint for G-Eazy: Ooh 3rd Shift! Did he do tha beat or iz he rappin'? I predict tha intro/outro wit tha beat. High anticipation level!! >>> SMH @ tha bleep shit and "bitch-assness" regular. That iz a 3rd Shift beat (sounds like tha intro to "Daddy" by Oba Rowland). I was 100% right: tha intro/outro wit tha beat! TIGHT!! .jpeg)