Commercial #2,466: #LouisianaRapVaultChallenge, Day 1,035

FTLD'z Commercial Series #26:

#LouisianaRapVaultChallenge:

Day 1,035: May 31, 2025

Frankie's 26th commercial series & 1,977th 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

GT Da Boss feat. J Boy & Keelo "Bottles Poppin'" (2012)

#GTDaBoss #JBoy #Keelo #BatonRougeLARap #Louisiana #LouisianaLA #LouisianaRap #LouisianaLARap #225 #225Rap #NewOrleans #NewOrleansLA #NewOrleansRap #NewOrleansLARap

Review #1,456: Lil' Mike "Like Mike (The Mixtape)"

Reviewed on 4.07.2015 & 4.08.2015 (Review #1,456)

Kinda tied up, but time to keep fillin’ up my data DVD fulla mp3s… This review I finna do’s for Lil’ Mike Like Mike (The Mixtape), released on S4 Entertainment. To not be confused, Lil’ Mike ain’t tha Lil’ Mike from G-Lane; this tha Ville Boy Mike from da Ville Boyz. Start Time: 8:51 PM (4/07) | End Time: 6:25 PM (4/08)

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 #1,456) reviewed on 4.07.2015 & 4.08.2015 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: http://www.datpiff.com/Lil-Mike-Like-Mike-The-Mixtape.690105.html

01. “Be Like Mike” feat. Leedre Ali

>>> Likin’ that intro, includin’ tha beat intro from Guss! Nice singin’ on tha hook, too, from this new singer! Even talks about “money,” and I’m feelin’ it; shockin’? Almost thought you sounded like a young teenager on tha 1^st verse, but here you are, comin’ through nicely ova this beat on tha 1^st verse… Tha 2^nd verse kinda ehh wit tha lyrics; not really feelin’ ‘em that much, includin’ tha “Instagram” shit. My Rating: 3.7

02. “No Fairytale”
>>> Anotha nice beat, but I have a feelin’ tha lyrics won’t be anything special. I mean, if I loved that Guss beat but I only rated that track a 3.7, I don’t expect a bunch of these songs to have super-high ratings with me… Tha hook’s okay, here, as it goes ova this beat… Tha 1^st verse sounds okay, but you’re gonna make me constantly yawn when you keep rappin’ about “money,” smh! Tha 2^nd verse sounds oka—you said, “Tryna raise my son;” a kid, already? Ain’t you younger than me? Gotta put dat career first, especially before kids! Overall, this turned out to be okay, except tha “money” parts. My Rating: 3.1

03. “Live From Angola” (Cherokee)
>>> Ain’t know what ta expect, here, but it’s a freestyle ova tha phone. Also, I thought “Cherokee” was a part of tha title, but instead, it’s this dude rappin’… Might be cheatin’ your ratings, but this sounds nice with tha fast freestylin’ and great, gangsta lyrics. My Rating: 4.4

04. “All My Niggas” feat. J Boy

>>> Sounds like catchy, underground, internet rap on tha hook, here, with how this title’s repeatin’. Like, I feel like I’m 16 again, lol—holy shit, a whole decade ago! Tha 1^st verse’s soundin’ decent from this J Boy dude; can’t complain… LOL, what a repetitive hook! Hearin’ you on tha 2^nd verse and it’s pretty upbeat with tha kinda delivery you’re bringin’ to tha table, here, vs. how J Boy came through wit tha flow. Lots of title parts, though insane consistency! Yes, no ‘money’ bullshit rhymes! My Rating: 3.6

05. “Cum Wit It”

>>> Sounds familiar? Dunno, but catchy production for tha 225, here. Not sure why you said, “Money,” on tha hook wit this kinda vibe, but tha rest of it sounds pretty nice. Kinda a stupid start fa tha 1^st verse fa me wit tha “money” shit; so un-Louisiana fa me—knock it off!! Also, not really feelin’ tha producer’s tag repeatin’, at times; annoying! Tha 2^nd verse straight; nothin’ really ta say, here… However, all that “money” bullshit makes this sound less of a jigg sound than what I grew up to… My Rating: 3.3

06. “Count Musik” feat. T2

Why tha feature? This title makes me think this gon suck… LOL, it’s like tha ‘before-trappin’’ times of my life, lol! Seems like sooooooooooooooooooo long ago!! >>> Guss beat; sounds decent, and there’s a repetitive-soundin’ hook, here… Nothin’ to piss me off, but nothin’ to really capture my attention, so that’s a 50/50, I guess, for my feedback on tha hook? Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from you and it’s ehh; again, nothin’ really much ta say. I honestly thought I’d be bashin’ on your lyrics, non-stop, but it’s just regular feedback… Let’s hear what we got for this 2^nd verse… Oh, more of tha song remaining, so tha 2^nd verse’s you, and it’s soundin’ aight/a lil’ betta… Surprisingly, T2 on tha 3^rd verse sounds betta than you, here. Of course, that always happens with my sketchy anticipation. And, nothin’ to bitch about, as far as lyrics; wow, this really snuck past me! My Rating: 3.5

07. “Ack Rite” feat. Murda Mop
>>> A catchy song fa tha ladies with this repeatin’ title; not bad… Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty good; nothin’ really ta say… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s straight; can’t complain ‘bout this verse, either… Hearin’ Murda Mop on tha 3^rd verse and it’s decent, as well. His verse has a better 225 vibe to it than tha previous verses on this track, so shout out ta this “Bankstown” dude. My Rating: 3.6

08. “Cumin’ Thru” feat. Lil’ Juice (YNW$)
>>> Nice anthemic, Louisiana-soundin’ start to tha beat, here… Tha hook sounds nice ta hear; good shit. You on tha 1^st verse, here, comin’ through wit a jam—ahh, you kinda ruined it with, “I’m ‘bout my money;” bad line! I mean, when doin’ services with me, you can be “‘bout [your] money,” and that would be great for me! However, I just don’t like hearin’ it in music; it’s too over-talked about! Hearin’ this Juice dude on tha 2^nd verse and he sounds like a slower, less-indistinct version of Sam I Am; pretty-good, overall… And, it’s back to you on tha 3^rd verse, comin’ through wit a party, here, “1999” style. My Rating: 3.8

09. “Shawty Want”

>>> Nice warped beat start, but those intro vocals sound like a turn-off… Ehh, really not likin’ tha voice and “money” lyrics ta start this off… To play it safe, why don’t I just skip this? Think that’ll be fine, before I crash and fall asleep when I gotta get up fa work at 3 AM, tomorrow! *Gets ready to skip…* Okay, a normal voice on tha 1^st verse from you; I’ll give this a slight chance, though that gon make me open to anything you say, on here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and I’m not really inta this; you still braggin’ ‘bout tha dumb-ass “money,” smh! Really boring 2^nd verse, here, just continuously braggin’ ‘bout tha “money,” and then, tha “bad bitch” ta follow dat up, smh! Anything typical you want, just ask Mike! My Rating: 1.1

½time: It’s 9:24 PM and unfortunately, I’m pausing tha review until tomorrow. If this CD—not “mixtape,” CD/album it iz—would’ve been better, I would’ve prolly had enough motivation to continue this. But, I’m shot; yup, Gates, I do get tiiiied! With that bein’ said, at tha ½ point, tha average CD rating’s only at a 3.3; time fa me ta get some ZzzzzzzZ! *Goes to sleep…* *Returns after working, napping & eating at 5:29 PM on April 8^th…*

10. “Tell Me” feat. Terrance Hines

>>> “[???] on tha track…;” hmm… Nice beat and nice, energetic hook about bein’ “tha shit;” great sound! I ain’t expect this to be better than average… Well, hearin’ tha 1^st verse from you and it ain’t too bad; diggin’ your G-type rhymes… Tha 2^nd verse from Terrance Hines sounds nice, too, fa this Rouge. I almost thought he would’ve sung on this track, based off his name… Hearin’ you on tha 3^rd verse and it’s yada, yada, yada fa me… Yeah, “So much money;” that line don’t turn me on!! However, I do like that line about you gettin’ “pulled over,” with “bars” and shit in tha car; interestin’… My Rating: 3.9 (almost a 4.0-type rating if it wasn’t for all tha “money” shit…)

11. “Thank I Ain’t” feat. Lil’ Sheppard

>>> Of course, a “stack paper” reference in tha hook; what else iz new…? Nice beat, though, and other than that reference, tha hook sounds good. Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse and it sounds pretty nice, preparin’ tha listeners fa a chance ta get “murked,” as far as your hood. Hearin’ Sheppard on tha 2^nd verse and he on dat French Montana shit wit not worryin’ “about nothin’;” consistent-soundin’ verse, here, to go with tha vibe… See, he said, “Stack dat paper like Lego;” he snuck it in and didn’t drag it out, at least. My Rating: 4.0

12. “Focus”

>>> Nice beat start, with an “internet rap” sound; don’t fuck it up… When I say, “Internet rap,” once again, it reminds me of when random ‘people’ that claimed they were random ‘rappers’ would randomly rap off a beat and post it on message board forums / Soundclick; that’s what this sound reminds me of! As far as tha 1^st verse, it ain’t too bad, here… Hearin’ tha hook and I can see how you had to “focus on” a “money” reference, once again; what’s next…? Luckily, a good portion of tha remaining hook doesn’t mention “money” too much! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s good; not that bad… Quit it with tha “money long” rhymes; it makes me hear it in one ear and out tha other! My Rating: 3.6

13. “Understand Me”

>>> “Realest shit I eva wrote?” Well, I hope it don’t have “money, money, money” in tha lyrics!! Hearin’ tha beat and it’s decent; not tha kinda shit I fuck wit that much, but it’s whateva… Tha 1^st verse sounds good wit how you comin’ through wit tha rhymes… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s good for a biopic or somethin’… Tha 2^nd verse doesn’t sound too bad, here, but why an early dad, once again? If that was me, as behind as I am with old reviewz, video countdowns, etc., I would feel like I’d neva catch up! It’s bad enough tha way I am, right now, as far as free time! But yeah, a decent song for me, overall. My Rating: 3.4

14. “Root Of All Evil (Pt. 2)”
>>> Yeah, yeah, yeah, whateva @ this hook; true, but literally, that’s your only focus: “MONEY!!” Nice Baton Rouge sound in tha beat, though, but all these “money” references in tha 1^st verse makes me not take this too serious, as far as enjoyin’ it as somethin’ to bump! I mean, it’s good as far as tha quality of a 2010s Baton Rouge track, but it’s like a guilty pleasure to me ‘cause I don’t fuck wit dat typical, “money” rap! Keepin’ it goin’ wit tha 2^nd verse, here, and hmm, do you masturbate to “money,” based off of how many times you gotta mention it on this CD? If this was me with my music, I would prolly mention it only once or twice on a whole entire CD, and that’s to describe how I was robbed, which feels like I was raped! All right, already, with tha ending!! You’re lucky this a generous rating from tha infamous FTLD!! My Rating: 3.7

15. “Hunger Pains” feat. Lil’ Sheppard

>>> Anotha nice-soundin’ BR track, as far as tha beat; let’s see how this goes… Tha hook sounds good with your “stomach fulla pain;” nice hook, unlike tha previous track’s hook! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it sounds good, describin’ how your life has evolved… Ehh @ “make that paper, stack…;” bleh… I was gon say, “Where’d that feature come outta?” Came outta nowhere on tha 2^nd verse (Sheppard), and it sounds good; feelin’ his older-soundin’ hood rhymes. Funny how my credit for tha streetz has evolved in a larger way than eva; neva thought I’d be where I’d be, today! Can go through any hood and get along wit any race, gender, type, etc.; feels great to be versatile! Hearin’ you on tha 3^rd verse and it sounds good, with your generation of tha hood; nice… Looks like there wasn’t really any complainin’ ova this track, here; nice job… My Rating: 4.1

16. “Anotha Day” feat. Ben Frank (Pancho)

Ben Frank, tha dude who always be on tha toilet, lol? Don’t think I heard him rap before… >>> Don’t know these producers’ names, but it sounds like quality, here… Hearin’ tha hook and I ain’t really into these “blessed”-type songs; not too bad on tha hook, here… Bleh @ tha start to tha 1^st verse from you: “I thought it was some money;” really? Like, does that matter to you? Though I like tips and pay at my job, still, who doesn’t luv servin’ customers donuts?! Even down to eatin’ ‘em! And, you say, “I’m 25, now;” yeah, younger than me by two years (maybe, one)… Hearin’ Mr. Frank on tha 2^nd verse and he reppin’ fa dat “S4” like you. Yuck @ “I been gettin’ money;” I don’t get tha obsession in every fuckin’ song!!! Oh yeah, now that I remember, Calie Frank’s tha one that shits; I got ‘em mixed up… Either way, just average, here… My Rating: 3.2

17. “G.R.O.D.T. (GetRichOrDieTryin’)”
>>> Likin’ tha lil’ piano-soundin’ intro, here, in tha beat… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it sounds good; kinda sounds like some Jay Z-like track to rap on… Yeah, kinda like “Dead Presidents”—oh, that title, yawn; can’t get away from “money” topics!! Tha hook doesn’t sound too bad, here; just sounds like a regular song ta me… Hearin’ you on tha 2^nd verse and it ain’t too bad, as well; nice, consistent rhymes… Kinda a lil’ bit of “money”-obsessed shit toward tha end, includin’ my Jay Z-referenced beat; weird call, and I even like it better than some of tha shit on here! My Rating: 3.7

18. “Dis Ain’t Da Way”
>>> Nice Baton Rouge-soundin’ beat, includin’ this hook; nice… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty nice; good job… Even tha 2^nd verse’s soundin’ nice, here; feelin’ tha quality you bringin’ to tha streetz of BR, here… My Rating: 4.2

19. “Who Can I Call On”
>>> I kinda feel like this, now: “Nobody to call;” nobody hits my line up, anymore; there’s no such thing as business in Louisiana, now. I can’t believe how dead everything’s been! Not diggin’ tha “money” shit in tha hook, but this ain’t bad, as far as tha quality southern beat… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it sounds like you’re on a mission to “call” someone. I remember those dayz at 10 PM (9 PM, Louisiana time), back in 2009 & 2010, when tha minutes were free on tha phone and I’d randomly call people from Louisiana! LOL, what tha hell with those times! I had no life and sat in a room, all day! Glad I’ve found success, as far as friendships, goin’ out, and more!! Tha 2^nd verse sounds good ta hear, too; sounds like a catchy song, overall! “My life be like a movie;” like how you say that… My Rating: 4.1

Overall: Other than a bunch of tha “money” rhymes, I thought this CD was straight. It had its moments where I was bored, easily, but there was some quality in it.

Rankings:

19.       “Shawty Want” 1.1

18.       “No Fairytale” 3.1

17.       “Anotha Day” feat. Ben Frank (Pancho) 3.2

16.       “Cum Wit It” 3.3

15.       “Understand Me” 3.4

14.       “Count Musik” feat. T2 3.5

13.       “Focus” 3.6

12.       “All My Niggas” feat. J Boy 3.6

11.        “Ack Rite” feat. Murda Mop 3.6

10.       “Root Of All Evil (Pt. 2)” 3.7

09.       “G.R.O.D.T. (GetRichOrDieTryin’)” 3.7

08.       “Be Like Mike” feat. Leedre Ali 3.7

07.       “Cumin’ Thru” feat. Lil’ Juice (YNW$) 3.8

06.       “Tell Me” feat. Terrance Hines 3.9

05.       “Thank I Ain’t” feat. Lil’ Sheppard 4.0

04.       “Who Can I Call On” 4.1

03.    “Hunger Pains” feat. Lil’ Sheppard 4.1

02.    “Dis Ain’t Da Way” 4.2

01.    “Live From Angola” (Cherokee) 4.4

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      68.0

Total Songs:                      / 19

-----------------------------------

Average CD Rating:       3.6

Review #1,382: GT Da Boss "Undisputed"

Reviewed on 3.12.2014 (Review #1,382)

Got anotha review comin’ up, right chea: Hustle Hard Music Group’s GT Da Boss Undisputed! It’s been a minute since I heard from him, but he re-contacted me, a few dayz ago. And, this CD’s from 2012; he wanted me to peep it out, so that’s what I finna do! Start Time: 2:12 PM | End Time: 3:21 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 100,000x (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it! After I was robbed by an artist who claimed they “get money,” hearin’ about how much you “got money” and anything “money” really bothers me. If you have not done business wit me before, I won’t tolerate “money” talk in tha music!!

© 2014 CD Review (Review #1,382) reviewed on 3.12.2014 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/undisputed/id548434572

01. “Undisputed”

>>> Beat’s nice ta rap on; street shit, right chea! Sounds good how you comin’ through on tha 1^st verse; I’m feelin’ your “fuck a” attitude! I like tha “sound like Drake … sound dat fake” shit! Yea, no soft ice cream here! No hook? Or wait, all those dudes you mentioned, from “Level,” to “Box,” to “Minelli,” and more; sounded catchy, but why would anyone sound like anyone? I’d luv ta see anyone attempt ta clone me! Gotta be autistic, first! Here you are on tha 2^nd verse, comin’ through wit anotha middla finga-like attitude, wit tha “asshole by nature” line; nice! I feel ya; I’ve been an “asshole,” these dayz, and have no regrets! A whole consistent verse, here; nice! My Rating: 4.0

02. “Getcha Mind Right”
>>> Anotha good, street sound, here. Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse, and it sounds good; expose those that “ride otha niggas’” shit! Though I’m glad “tha money be tha motivation” fa you, “tha money” scares me in rap music, these dayz. It’s like, I got robbed twice, based off of “money” lyrics! But, tha hook’s pretty catchy; I don’t mind how you comin’ through wit it. Tha 2^nd verse iz here, and it sounds like you’re obsessed, but at least your other lyrical shit washes it away! “How you say you thuggin’, and you barely pay tha house, though?” Yea, I agree! This one dude had over seven stacks layed out in a pic, recently. Tha dude acts all broke ta me, like he got bills. Meanwhile, I was one of his main supporters, and it’s like, in Baton Rouge, bills are that much? No way! New York hella expensive, and some of my relatives pay $3,000 - $5,000 a month, between mortgage and food, aight? Tha 3^rd verse iz nice, too; keepin’ this shit goin’ on… “30, livin’ wit ya mama”’s sad, huh? I see that bein’ someone in Louisiana soon, due to how broke they’ve been/not doin’ business wit me! And, I dunno if that’ll be me ‘cause my family struggle with breakin’ away from me bein’ in a family member’s house. My Rating: 4.1

03. “Where Da Hood At”
>>> Nice beat start; “been on [ya] shit since ’98,” huh? Nice! Doin’ ya thang on tha 1^st verse, here… Tha voice you have on tha 1^st verse iz tha voice I’m used ta hearin’ from you; sounds like you got a grimy mouth, lol; dumb shit! Tha hook’s pretty nice, too; catchiness fa tha “hood!” Tha 2^nd verse sounds good, too; consistent delivery ova this track! Bleh @ tha “Kevin Gates” quote. At tha time of 2012, he was still undaground, and was dickrided with attention; he ain’t even have any videos on TV or anything. Either way, I remember when he got on TV last year: One day of spins on MTV Jams, two times I heard him on Music Choice Hip-Hop and R&B (not even tha rap channel), and once on MTV2’s Mixtape Monday thing. But, nice verse, right there! Tha 3^rd verse’s good, too, strictly travelin’, I see… Well, lots of people reppin’ fa you. Now, a betta quote: “Get it like Lil’ Handy, ‘from Airline to Mickens’;” right! My Rating: 4.1

04. “Bigg Mane” Feat. Money Mike
Money Mike from Grind Tyme Entertainment? Must be, since you’re an “O-A-K” reppa, and dat tha last song had a Lil’ Handy quote in it. >>> Sounds good; a nice, slow vibe wit this beat fa tha streetz of BR! Ooh @ Money Mike on tha 1^st verse; nearly sounded like Kevin Gates—ahh, guilty pleasure thought, lol—in tha beginning of tha verse. However, him bein’ a year older than Gates, at least it’s tha official Money Mike, here! Definitely feelin’ his Glen Oaks vibe; nice and intense wit all these calls! Get ‘em, Mike!! “I’mma eat ‘til I’m sick, mane;” I wish that was me… Well, I try, though in PA, we don’t have much food. In NY, eating tha house out defeats me in a battle, lol! Here you are on tha 2^nd verse, comin’ “fresh up outta [your] cage!” “Pussy niggaz in heels;” I know, right? Someone like me, so far away, doesn’t know what they’re hidin’, on tha inside! SMH…, but now-a-dayz, look at Young Thug:

“Yeah, that cheetah skirt looks nice,” sarcastically yelps FrankieThaLuckyDog. My Rating: 4.3

05. “Point ‘Em Out”
>>> Beat’s decent, here, that you picked; rhymes are good. Tha hook ain’t bad, either; this iz decent fa me, so far. Tha 2^nd verse iz nice. I can’t believe how much I believed these “thugs!” Once I want, say, just $20 from these dudes, tha vagina pops outta ‘em, smh! Nice “constipated” part describin’ how they wanna be on a “billboard!” Now, I “point dem ma’fuckaz out,” though I try not ta make it vulnerable, like Nu$$ie-like, where someone’ll come out ta kill ya. But, because of how much I’ve grown and don’t deal wit people, anymore, I “point ‘em out!” BTW, longest fade-out on a CD review? This, like, 40 seconds; wow… My Rating: 3.8

06. “On Top Of The World”
>>> This, again, iz okay fa me. Beat iz aight, but doesn’t strike me in a Baton Rouge/Louisiana way. Tha 1^st verse has good rhymes, but now, there’s some random singin’ on tha hook… Ehh, this aight. Almost sounds depressin’ fa me, though it’s about bein’ “on top of tha world”? Tha 2^nd verse has a ton of political shit in it that’s lackin’ catchiness, fa me. I mean, sometimes, tha beat sounds like it’s catchy, but like I said, it’s almost like it’s not Louisiana-like, fa me, wit tha production. Even a bridge from tha unknown singer; ehh, it’s okay. And, weird: Last song had a 40-second fade-out; this ended so cold! LOL! My Rating: 3.4

EDIT: Just got word from you that that’s you, on every hook, except #11.

07. “OG Status”
>>> Lots of rhymes, here, but they’re better than tha previous song. Again, tha beat’s a lil’ unexciting fa me. Tha hook’s okay; it’s your style, here, wit reppin’ fa tha streetz. Tha 2^nd verse iz anotha verse about tha “struggle;” decent. Hearin’ tha bridge wit tha “put ya dranks up,” and it makes me think this would sound bananas live! My Rating: 3.6

08. “Dopemans” Feat. Kash

>>> A Crime Mob “Stilettos (Pumps)” beat tag (“Aight, play dat shit”)? That tag a decade old; weird… Okay, this sounds real catchy on tha hook, here; nice job creatin’ a new term?! Catchy hook wit havin’ your “Dopemans on!” Shoes? Or wait, “Iced up”? Hmm… Here’s tha 1^st verse from Kash, comin’ through wit a mainstream-like voice and some okay rhymes… Let’s see what you can do wit tha 2^nd verse… Okay, so are “Dopemans” blue/white-like shoes, based off this “ice cream” or whateva? That’s my guess. But, not bad wit how you comin’ on tha 2^nd verse, here; almost sounds like what Kash was providin’, but a lil’ betta. My Rating: 4.2

½time: So far, most of this iz good, like I expected from you, while some of it’s decent. Either way, your average CD rating of 3.9 ain’t bad…

09. “Frienemies”
Nice title! >>> Good intro; let’s see how this turns out… Tha hook’s good about tha “real [recognizin’ tha] real,” as well as endin’ tha hook wit tha title; good job. Tha 1^st verse iz here, and it sounds like you comin’ through wit a way ta get outta tha struggle. Glad you “grippin’ on [ya] balls” through these streetz; you already know, you gotta take care of yaself and yaself only! That’s what I’ve been doin’ wit myself, lately; only carin’ about myself! Tha 2^nd verse sounds aight; sounds like you’re a target, though I don’t think you are. An outro longer than 50 seconds, here? I like your braggin’ and laughin’, lol. BTW, “hustlehard225.com” ain’t even work? Tha site’s dead, already? Guess you gotta “hustle” harder? My Rating: 4.0

10. “How Deep Is Your Luv” Feat. K. Fisher

>>> Not bad between tha beat you chose, vs. tha collaboration, here; iz this tha same singer as “On Top Of The World”? Either way, around this time, Sean Paul & Kelly Rowland came out with “How Deep Is Your Love”, and how tha singer sings tha hook almost sounds like Kelly’s part on their hook. Tha 1^st verse sounds decent wit this rappin’… Tha 2^nd verse sounds like you on a Ludacris perspective from a decade ago, wit dat “Splash Waterfalls”, lol. Either way, I’m feelin’ your sexual rhymes, here. My Rating: 3.9

11. “Bottles Poppin’” Feat. J Boy & Keelo
This looks like it gon be an anthem… >>> Sounds interestin’, so far; I’m likin’ that random female on tha hook! Tha 1^st verse almost sounds like The Game; nice, gangsta shit wit a fast flow… Tha 2^nd verse sounds good; random Bone Crusher, “AttenCHUN!” scream, lol? Nice job from tha random male! Wow @ tha voice on tha 3^rd verse!! Holy shit @ it!!! Luv that; that’s your perfect recipe!!! And wow, comin’ through wit really-fast rhymes, too!! Pure tightness; you can’t be stopped!!! My Rating: 4.4

12. “Why You Mad” Feat. K. Fisher

>>> Catchy shit, here; diggin’ tha hook and beat! Tha 1^st verse sounds good from K. Fisher! “Big dawg status;” get dat reputation! Tha 2^nd verse sounds good, too; keep it comin’, GT! And, tha ending wit tha “why you mad” bridge and tha hook’s nice ta hear, once again! Nice anthem ta get away from those tryna hate! My Rating: 4.2

13. “Come See About Me”
>>> Not bad wit tha hook, here; I feel what you’re comin’ through wit… Tha 1^st verse from you’s soundin’ good, too, as you’re on your grind, based off tha hunger in your voice. Tha 2^nd verse sounds good, too; you did a nice job on this one, like always. My Rating: 4.1

14. “1000” Feat. High Risk
>>> Tha hook sounds nice; they got a pure voice! Oh, I bet girls gon touch themselves when they hear him! Definitely a tight hook!! Tha 1^st verse sounds great, right chea! Great, gutta shit fa tha streetz; just “keep it 1000,” like my dawg, Skull Duggrey, says! Tha 2^nd verse sounds nice, too! You already know, you gotta rep fo tha streetz! My Rating: 4.4

15. “The Other Side”
>>> Sounds good; tha 1^st verse from you’s nice ova this quiet-like beat. Tha hook’s pretty nice fa tha singin’. Tha 2^nd verse sounds good, too; feelin’ how you comin’ through wit tha real content, this time. Tha 3^rd verse iz nice, too… My Rating: 3.8

16. “The Last Ones Left”
>>> That R&B singin’ on tha hook, here; decent beat, too… Here’s tha 1^st verse, and it sounds like you’re survivin’ tha life… Tha 2^nd verse’s soundin’ good, too. Tha rhymes are consistent; really feelin’ how you deliverin’ shit, here, fa tha “2012!” My Rating: 3.7

Overall: Great job, GT! I thought you put anotha solid CD out; keep up tha great work! We’re on to bigga and betta thangz, right now!

Rankings:

16.       “On Top Of The World” 3.4

15.       “OG Status” 3.6

14.       “The Last Ones Left” 3.7

13.       “The Other Side” 3.8

12.       “Point ‘Em Out” 3.8

11.        “How Deep Is Your Luv” Feat. K. Fisher 3.9

10.       “Frienemies” 4.0

09.       “Undisputed” 4.0

08.       “Come See About Me” 4.1

07.       “Where Da Hood At” 4.1

06.       “Getcha Mind Right” 4.1

05.       “Why You Mad” Feat. K. Fisher 4.2

04.       “Dopemans” Feat. Kash 4.2

03.    “Bigg Mane” Feat. Money Mike 4.3

02.    “1000” Feat. High Risk 4.4

01.    “Bottles Poppin’” Feat. J Boy & Keelo 4.4 (lol, who knew?)

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      64.0

Total Songs:                      / 16

-----------------------------------

Average CD Rating:       4.0

Review #925: GT Da Boss "Death Of My Dreams"

Reviewed on 3.30.2011 (Review #925)




Got anotha review, here; might even be tha final one of tha month? GT Da Boss, wit Hustle Hard Music Group, “Death Of My Dreams”! I can apply to tha title, now (as of this month), ‘cause I’m startin’ ta do in-person business! Start Time: 12:44 PM | End Time: 1:04 PM


Quick Note: I rate each song from 1.0 – 5.0; each rating iz my own opinion!! I only please myself wit my ratings!! I don’t care how lyrical you are! As long as it’s jammin’ enough for me to like it! I look for beats, then vocals, and then lyrics. To determine my favorites, I will differ tha 4.0 ratings. If a song gets at least a 4.0 rating from me, I love it already. If at least a 4.6 rating, I pretty much REALLY LOVE it as it’s considered “mindblowin’” when I hear it. Any song can earn up to a maximum of a 5.0 rating. Anything I type before “ >>> ” iz what I’m sayin’ before I listen to tha song. Anything after I type “ >>> ” iz what I think of tha song while I’m listening to it.

© 2011 CD Review (Review #925) reviewed on 3.30.2011 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Source (Where I Got Tha CD From): http://soundcloud.com/gtdaboss/sets/death-of-my-dreams/


01. “The Life I Lead”
I don’t see any features on this CD so there might be? >>> Gay beat start, ugh…; why start wit a beat like dis? Could’ve ended wit somethin’ like dis. Somewhat-good rhymes but you said, “swag”? That word shouldn’t even mix wit dis… Tha hook sounds betta than tha whole song, fa me. My Rating: 2.7


02. “Hustlehard (What It Means To Me)”
>>> For some reason, I’m likin’ tha singin’ on tha hook, here, especially wit tha “hustle” topic; definite plus!! Tha attitude iz betta, here; likin’ this shit from you wit tha consistent rhymes! This iz tha kinda shit I expect from you; keep dis up! My Rating: 4.3


03. “Get Money”
>>> Sounds like a pre-made hook; not good ta hear… Tha shit you got here’s nice wit tha Vybe beat; good job, once again! My Rating: 3.9


04. “Know Your Role”
Glad every single word in tha title’s spelled correctly! >>> Nice beat but a lil’ too long wit tha beat intro… Tha singin’ on this hook iz good but scary, at tha same time; I guess tha content helps, here? This iz a decent song; not bad, overall, as I’m glad you got content on lock! My Rating: 3.7


05. “Don’t Take It Personal”
>>> Scary female voice in tha beginning… Damn, dat voice iz repeatin’ all throughout tha song? Good rhymes and beat, here, but that female voice has ta go! Tha hook’s good wit tha singin’, too. My Rating: 3.3


06. “Swerve & Swang”
>>> Much betta topic; fits wit where you at although tha beat could’ve been a lil’ more Southern than mainstream, here. Tha rhymes are good, although they’re more on tha “hustle” tip than “swerve/swang” tip. My Rating: 3.8


½time: Looks like this CD’s only decent fa me; 3.6 for tha current CD rating.


07. “Roll Wit Me”
>>> Not crazy about tha hook; would’ve rather had you sing it… This beat sounds weak so let’s see what you got… For a female song, it’s barely aight fa me; I think if there was a lil’ more tightness, this could’ve been betta… My Rating: 3.0


08. “Beside Myself” Feat. High Risk & Celebrity
>>> This sounds more like a beat I would’ve expected; “shout out ta B-Real”? Did he produce dis? This sounds interestin’ wit tha “beside myself” shit; good combo, especially wit this beat! Even a lil’ gangsta shit comin’ outta you, here? Good shit…; definitely a nice style! My Rating: 4.3


09. “Pimpolicious” Feat. Zman & J Boy
>>> Damn, not an ’07 beat, I hope? Okay, good thing it changed up! We’re in ’11, now, and if this iz called “Death Of My Dreams”, it has ta be tha death of mine, too, since I’m not wit those “talk-on-tha-phone-fa-a-maximum-of-90-seconds” people! Tha beat, overall, iz nice and I like this title/subject. “Suck it like a white gurl;” whoa, lol?! Good song, overall; much-betta-soundin’ female song. My Rating: 3.8


10. “Walk It Like I Talk It”
>>> Ooh, tha beat went to tha HQ-soundin’ sound, here, on tha intro! Good long-ass beat intro, lol. Tha rhymes are cool, here, and you keepin’ tha street shit on ‘n’ poppin’… LOL, once tha hook comes on, it sounds like tha volume’s on tha blastin’ level, lol! Good job wit tha hook; you know what it iz! My Rating: 4.1


11. “One Deep”
>>> A Pop-soundin’ beat start? Unanticipatin’ intro but tha beat sounds a lil’ betta, now, and tha hook ain’t too bad… Rhymes are good, overall; good content, too. “That’s why I’m grippin’ on my balls, hollain’, ‘fuck all y’all!’,” lol? What does touchin’ yourself/holdin’ your “balls” have ta do wit tha middle finger or a ‘fuck you’, lol? Definitely likin’ tha attitude, though! My Rating: 3.7


12. “DOMD”
Title track, in just letters. >>> This sounds good fa a track fa your streetz; nice job wit tha hook, too, as you’re official wit what you be doin’ fa your hood. My Rating: 3.6


13. “Soul Survivor”
Think you might’ve sent me this? I rememba tha title but I went and radio-edited shorter/betta songs. Anyway, lemme rehear/review… >>> An aight hook; tha singin’ iz good and tha beat ain’t too bad although it sounds like it took tha idea wit tha symbols… Good rhymes, overall; feelin’ tha Southern vibe. My Rating: 3.7


Overall: LMAO, I got 0 reviewz left, fa now! I can finally catch up on other things!!!!! It felt like bein’ locked up in jail since June 5, 2010, when this bein’-behind shit started!! Anyway, pretty-good CD; keep up tha good work!


Rankings:

13. “The Life I Lead” 2.7
12. “Roll Wit Me” 3.0
11. “Don’t Take It Personal” 3.3
10. “DOMD” 3.6
09. “One Deep” 3.7
08. “Know Your Role” 3.7
07. “Soul Survivor” 3.7
06. “Pimpolicious” Feat. Zman & J Boy 3.8
05. “Swerve & Swang” 3.8
04. “Get Money” 3.9
03. “Walk It Like I Talk It” 4.1
02. “Hustlehard (What It Means To Me)” 4.3
01. “Beside Myself” Feat. High Risk & Celebrity 4.3


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 47.9
Total Songs: / 13
-----------------------------
Average CD Rating: 3.7