Review #664: Dae~Dae & Tha G.T. "Hustle & Flow"

Reviewed on 10.03.2010 (Review #664)




Grindin’; that’s all I do! This review right here iz for my boyz Dae~Dae & Tha G.T. wit their collaboration CD, “Hustle & Flow”! I ‘preciate tha thought of almost gettin’ my logo on tha back cover. Even though it didn’t make it, tha thought iz what counts! It’s not bad like tha two dilemmas that happened where this one rapper didn’t put my boy and I on tha credits (yet, I did a long-ass review for him). Tha otha dilemma happened right around when this CD came out: someone wanted me to host their mixtape and just completely hid in tha closet by not talkin’. Then, they released it; those two dilemmas are real bullshit! Start Time: 4:09 PM | End Time: 5:04 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) 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 #664) reviewed on 10.03.2010 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): Tha G.T. via mail


01. “Baton Rouge Shit” Feat. Terror a.k.a. Cheez (Down Bad)
I’m a lil’ surprised that now, ‘round decade strong, Down Bad iz still called wit an “Ent.” at tha end. Anyway, who’s that producer’s tag in tha beginning? Gotta luv Dae’s voice and how catchy it iz! At first, didn’t know who was who but it’s Dae on tha 1st verse, deliverin’ those catchy-ass “underwater”/elemental rhymes! This iz a good song to start tha CD off; you know, intro “shit”! Terror does his thang on tha 2nd verse, comin’ through wit his character and flow at all times! Talk about a HARD song ta radio edit!! Had ta do it TWICE no less ‘cause I rushed to get it on tha air when I originally had an unmastered version, lol. G.T. doin’ his thang on tha 3rd verse; gotta luv tha “Baton Rouge tits” part, lol! Even like a Cali/Hannibal/Alexia “nice” ad-lib right afta dat part! My Current Rating: 4.5


02. “All The Time I Get Money”
Just y’all, so you know dis looks like an anthem! >>> It sounds like a simple, short song that’s cool ‘cause y’all “on tha grind all tha time!” Dae’s on tha 1st verse, a lil’ different wit tha voice here. Likin’ tha “muthafuckin’ crook” part; sounded like it flowed nice. G.T.’s comin’ through wit tha nice rhymes on tha 2nd verse too; what else can I say, lol? LOL @ “play tha game like Monopoly” ta end tha verse! Was playin’ dat on tha last review (on my computer) but it’s Final Fantasy III now. My Rating: 4.2


03. “$New Money$” Feat. Dino Danja
Anotha “money” song already, lol? There must be a focus of major motivation here!! Let’s see how good dis iz wit Dino on tha feature! >>> Okay, tha beat’s just aight once again; need a lil’ more excitement in it… Dae (thought you were G.T. for a second), you’re soundin’ not bad on tha 1st verse and on tha hook… Dino’s on tha 2nd verse and it’s pretty good… I just expected mo from dis beat. Okay, I’m likin’ tha hook a lil’ betta and it’s really Dae~Dae; I must’ve dwelled off when hearin’ it. I like tha “bayous” shit and includin’ “Louisiana”! LOL, G.T.’s on tha 3rd verse here; my bad for tha confusion earlier wit thinkin’ he was on tha 1st verse. Betta rhymes so I must say dat G.T. had tha best verse. Oh, Dae has a 4th verse too? Lots of shit on this song, lol. This iz a much betta soundin’; tha character of Dae~Dae’s revealed! My Rating: 4.3


04. “Counterfeit” Feat. Dino Danja
Previously, a double “money” topic. Now, a double Danja feature, lol! I think dis gon be betta though! >>> Couldn’t tell tha beat tag but this iz betta as far as havin’ some excitement in tha beat! Nice start here and Dae’s doin’ his thang as far as holdin’ tha streetz down!! LOL @ tha “board games” shit; Dae’s just WAY above playin’ “games”! Sounds like a Young Ready-type song, only listenable (2010 style)! Must be Dino on tha 2nd verse, soundin’ betta already than tha last song! Glad he addin’ his spice to tha song and lol @ his traffickin’ shit outta nowhere; dumb shit! Tha grimy G-to-tha-T on tha 3rd verse, lol! Nice job, ya dig? So far, this iz my #1; we’ll see if it can hold on! My Rating: 4.5


05. “Wasting My Time”
Whoeva’s “wasting y’all time” iz str8 pussy! >>> Different style in tha beat here but it sounds good wit Dae in tha 1st verse. Not feelin’ tha social websites throughout tha verse… Outta nowhere, G.T.’s rappin’ on tha 2nd verse. Yup, “there’s a monsta in tha booth;” make it 2 since Ya Own 2 Ent. iz in tha buildin’! Very consistent verse here! Since it came wit a lot of time left, I thought there was gonna be a 3rd verse. Nice job, G.T.! My Rating: 4.2


06. “Ignant $hit”
I rememba dis; put it on YouTube not too long ago… Lemme review it and see what happens. >>> Okay, this has a good feel to it wit Dae doin’ his thang on tha hook wit dis nice beat! Crazy-ass soundin’ on tha 1st verse here from Dae, lol! What a crazy-ass voice here!! G.T. sounds pretty nice on tha 2nd verse but unlike tha last song, it’s reversed: Dae wins here, unlike G.T. winnin’ on tha last joint! My Rating: 4.4


07. “XXX (Hit Her Wit That)”
Nice title here, but when it came to “Ignant $hit”, tha #’s on tha back cover’s missin’ a #6, so they’re different by 1. Anyway, lemme hear dis! >>> Oh, so this iz “Flex” on tha beat, I see. I guess I should’ve remembered Dae’s text about dis; didn’t expect it ta come through so far. Don’t like how tha beginning’s so long but it’s soundin’ betta wit Dae on tha 1st verse wit tha listenable rhymes. Very consistent and demandin’ fa some luv, Dae, lol! G.T. doin’ his thang on tha 2nd verse; just holdin’ thangz down… My Rating: 4.1


½time: Didn’t think I’d hear anything bad; you KNOW this whole CD has it on lock!! Keep doin’ tha damn thang, y’all!! So far, y’all at a 4.3 for tha CD rating!


08. “Fire & I”
Interestin’ title; one’s tha “fire” and one’s tha 1st person, lol! >>> An online beat (accordin’ to tha tag); sounds pretty good wit G.T. on tha start here. Not bad on tha whole verse but tha beat sounds like it kicked in nicely wit tha synths on tha hook!! Good job from tha both of y’all on tha hook! LOL @ Dae wit tha “daddy” start to tha 2nd verse! It’s soundin’ good like tha last joint wit how Dae came through fa tha ladies! My Rating: 4.3


09. “Can’t Keep My Feet On The Ground”
Long title so let’s see what’s good wit it. >>> Not my kinda start for tha beat. Ugh, a jacked beat overall… Whateva this was, I don’t think it was from good times fa me. Sounds like a calm Dae on tha 1st verse. Although I’m likin’ tha “smokin’” topic, I don’t think this’ll be as excitin’ as it should be due to tha beat and hook. Good verse from Dae and G.T. has a pretty good verse too. Betta than I expected; I guess dat title now feels like you’re high, lol. My Rating: 3.9


10. “Gymnastic Shit”
LOL, 3rd “Shit” title here! >>> Thought it was gonna be like 128 BPM but now, tha beat sounds a lil’ familiar… Tha hook’s cool; tha “___ Shit” anthems holdin’ it down!! LOL @ tha “slangin’ marijuana ‘n’ X pillz” shit ta start tha 1st verse on a “gymnastic” title! Shit, yea! Heard a “Yung Yola” and “Keep Chewin’” quote throughout tha 1st verse! Wrote him my 19th letter almost two weeks ago since May 2009, just holdin’ him down!! Now, tha consistent, gangsta side of G.T. on tha 2nd verse! Real nice job wit all these rhymes!! My Rating: 4.3


11. “Flash Out” Feat. Cage (Down Bad)
Da Conducta on tha feature here, lol. Let’s see how crazy dis gon be!! >>> Supastar beat? I guess that’s what it said in tha beginning… Cool song; Cage does his thang on tha hook wit tha additional shit (lol, had ta say, “___ shit”)! Damn, tha 2nd ½ of tha hook’s REALLY energetic wit tha vocals! Dae’s on tha 1st verse, doin’ his thang to tha fullest!! LUV dat “rememba!!!” shit from Cage on tha ad-lib!! This has ta be my #1 now ‘cause of how GR8 it sounds!! Cage’s on tha 2nd verse here; let’s see what he got fa a verse… Cool although him on tha hook was catchier. G.T.’s on tha 3rd verse and it’s soundin’ good on dis beat; nice job! My Rating: 4.6


12. “$ex, Drugs, Money & Murder” Feat. Dino Danja
Sounds like what typically goes on; let’s see what’s up. >>> Sounds jacked again on tha beat. I like how tha hook sounds but this iz like not even a Louisiana-soundin’ song when I hear a beat like dis… Tha 1st verse from Dae’s good but it almost made me feel like dis came from New York or some shit like dat? Same wit G.T.’s verse, although they’re good… Mysterious feature on tha 3rd verse? LOL, no, it’s Dino Danja, doin’ his thang! What happened to sourcin’ him on dat back? I like this overall. But, who knows if it’ll have dat novelty feelin’ to it later on ‘cause of its soundin’… My Rating: 4.1


13. “What I Be Saying!!!”
LOL, was “Sayin’” when I got it but it’s all good. J Skee doin’ tha damn thang on tha beat (yup, knew dat producer)! I like tha resurrected Crunk sound in tha beat! G.T. holdin’ tha hook down wit all dat “saying” shit, lol (damn, I did a “___ shit” again wit writin’ somethin’, lol)! Good-ass shit from G.T. on tha 1st verse; nothin’ but tha best from him, ya dig? I believe dis a 1st on this CD: non-alternated verses, as G.T.’s on both tha 1st and 2nd verses consecutively. YEA!! Dae’s verse on tha 3rd verse!! I just luv dat catchy voice and dat FUNNY-ASS—OUTTA NOWHERE “if tha po-po be listenin’ on da low!” Dat line just makes err-body wanna HUG Dae, lol!! How random it sounds, but it’s tha tightness dat carries ova!! My Current Rating: 4.5


14. “Life Ain’t Easy”
Time ta end it; how? >>> Damn, a lil’ bit of a depressin’ ending? Sounds not bad wit G.T. spittin’ pretty good on this beat (a lil’ more easier to listen to dis beat than tha “S,D,M&M” one or tha “CKMFOTG” one). Nice job and tha hook’s pretty good. LOL @ Dae and his “bleezies” on a beat like dis; you know, dumb! Randomly, not givin’ “a fuck;” good line/attitude! Nice job, overall, on tha collaboratin’! My Rating: 4.0


Overall: STR8 UP CONSISTENT-type shit here!! GR8 team and I look forward to all tha shit comin’ soon to a future near everyone! Keep doin’ tha damn thang; I got both y’all backs all tha time!


Rankings:

14. “Can’t Keep My Feet On The Ground” 3.9
13. “Life Ain’t Easy” 4.0
12. “$ex, Drugs, Money & Murder” Feat. Dino Danja 4.1
11. “XXX (Hit Her Wit That)” 4.1
10. “Wasting My Time” 4.2
09. “All The Time I Get Money” 4.2
08. “$New Money$” Feat. Dino Danja 4.3
07. “Gymnastic Shit” 4.3
06. “Fire & I” 4.3
05. “Ignant $hit” 4.4
04. “Baton Rouge Shit” Feat. Terror a.k.a. Cheez (Down Bad) 4.5
03. “Counterfeit” Feat. Dino Danja 4.5
02. “What I Be Saying!!!” 4.5
01. “Flash Out” Feat. Cage (Down Bad) 4.6


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 59.9
Total Songs: / 14
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Average CD Rating: 4.3

Commercial #24: Tha G.T. "95% Real, 5% Music"

Edited by: FrankieThaLuckyDog on 7.23.2009

Review #244: Tha G.T. "95% Real, 5% Music"

Reviewed on 6.25.2009 (Review #244)

Ya boy FrankieThaLuckyDog continues to be in review mode today! 'Bout ta do my 2nd one, and it's for Tha G.T. and his "95% Real, 5% Music" mixtape. I don't know what to expect, so I'm just gonna have ta deal with whateva I'm about to deal wit! Please, no depressing music and just that STRAIGHT UP BR shit I'm lookin' forward to!!! Start Time: 3:47 PM | End Time: 5:47 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 #244) reviewed on 6.25.2009 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.


01. Intro
Startin' it off... >>> I like how you sound in this; cool voice. Nice intro also. My Rating: N/A


02. "'Bout My Time"
Looks like an introduction type joint here; lemme see what we "'bout"! >>> Not sure how to judge that intro, but now that I'm hearin' you on tha beat, you sound a lil' like Baby Boy Da Prince on tha voice! Ooh, GRIMY type of voice here!!! Feelin' this shit right nah on tha 1st verse!! LOL @ tha "grade school, you would have an F-" line! I was gonna say tha beat reminded me of like an East Coast type beat (in a somewhat bad way), but it's definitely rockin' here; head-bangin' type shit! Yea, just a STRAIGHT verse just goin' and goin' here!! Now, I'm DEFINITELY in tha mood to check this CD out!! Oh, finally, a hook at around 2:28. Good job on this shit right here! Did I hear "Talkin' Out Da Side Of Ya Neck" beat at tha end (to introduce tha next song)? My Rating: 4.4


03. "You Ain't Sayin' Nothing"
Tha title looks like it wants to be over tha "Ain't Sayin' Nothin'" beat from Fat Joe, Plies & Dre, but like I said wit tha last song, it might be leadin' into tha DFB beat. Only 2:31 here, so we'll see how many pluses can come outta this! >>> I like how you sound in tha intro; yup, tha right beat. Definitely nice rhymes and flowin' here!!! Good 1st verse, and that hook iz catchy; nice job doin' it! Feelin' your "buzz in that drank" on tha 2nd verse here, as you're rappin' and rappin'; not bad on this verse. Good shit here. My Rating: 4.1


04. "I'm Yo Pusha"
Anotha short one; anotha jacked beat? That title reminds me of Pusha T from Clipse... I like tha "yo" in tha title, so I'm anticipated ta hear this one too! >>> IDK about Clipse, but it sounds more East Coast here, so IDK about tha beat; it decent so far. Pretty good 1st verse; tha hook reminded me of Pimp C. Good hook too. Tha 2nd verse iz definitely soundin' better here! Liked that "cocaine" part, as well as all that crazy flowin' of rhymes after it! Great job on that 2nd verse! My Rating: 3.8


05. "I'mma Problem Solva"
Anotha "I'm" in tha title; you ARE somethin', aren't ya, lol? That's why you makin' this Rap music right chea! Looks like a good title, so I hope to look forward! >>> Original beat here (that "??? Productions on tha beat" or whoeva that iz)... Sounds like you're goin' GRIMY again here!! So, you been rappin' fa 10+ years? KJ Armour said he was tryna put you on wit No Limit or somethin' like that; that's watz good. I like tha "glasses" line. I wear glasses, but only at college 'cause not that they're geaky (maybe when I was younger, I thought that), but they fuck up my eyes a lil'. I also like tha "smokin' purple" part, and tha "I'm so on like tha light on microphones" part! Yea, "all day, 24/7, it's goin' down!" Great song fa only 1 verse. My Rating: 4.2


06. "Breathe On The Beat"
Why only 1:29? You made tha title (if it's a song) REAL tight!! Really lookin' forward to whateva this iz!! >>> Sounded like tha power was goin' down in tha first few seconds... At about :12, it was decided that it was a song. Not much ta say about "tha beat," but tha rappin' here iz GREAT (as always)! I rather there bein' "breathin' on tha beat" here than just an okay beat. At least you're "breathin' on tha beat" when it comes to your rhymes. My Rating: 3.7


07. "Find Me In The Hood" Feat. Fiya Boi
J Skee producing this, so thumbs up that it's an original. I heard a Rock instrument at tha very end of tha last song (to introduce this one); iz this Rock influenced? I think this gon be REAL tight, and I'm GLAD there's a featured artist! Lookin' forward!! >>> No Rock in tha beginning, but a nice beat start. Tha sound effect used right when Fiya said "find me in tha hood" (e.g., at :24) was nice (heard it somewhere else too). Wow, you (G.T.) made that 2nd 1/2 of tha hook sound GRIMY!!! Fuckin' luv that voice of yours!!! Tha 1st verse from you here iz soundin' GREAT! Really, you gon "put them ta bed like J. Holiday!" Ooh, tha "roll up that blunt of kush" part made this even better!! Luv to hear you smokin' some good shit! Ooh, tha hook sounds MUCH BETTA now 'cause Fiya sayin' "find me in tha hood blowin' trees," and all dat good shit!! Here comes that Fiya Boi on tha 2nd verse, "gettin' loaded like a muthafucka!" What a GREAT verse, ESPECIALLY from 2:30 - 2:36 wit tha "purple kush" and tha "225" shit; FUCKIN' GREAT!!! I FUCKIN' LUV IT!!!!! Only 2 verses I see, but I fuckin' luv your ending wit tha "ya heard me"s and shit like that! You said it 6x at tha end; you fuckin' rock!! You know I got you wit shit!! My Rating: 4.9


08. "I Got Moves To Make"
I see tha jointz gettin' longer (this one's 30 seconds longer than tha last one; now at 4:09), which means my luck iz increasin'! Mad Mellow on tha beat, so let's see how he iz vs. tha last producer! >>> Tha beat intro sounds like some shit you'd be either high to or slowly sleepin' to. Ooh, what dark/grimy vocals comin' on here on tha hook!! Tha hook iz truth (of course)! Ooh, you're born "September 1;" shout out to my boy Lil' Frankie and my golden retriever Mandy (R.I.P.), born on "September 1!" Ooh, you "moved everything from blocks down ta 1/2's;" tight shit! Definitely a tight verse from you on this shit! Ooh, tha 2nd verse here sounds like a different person, but there's nothin' sourced, so I'm guessin' it's you. Yea, gotta have "tha Boot" in your verse ta make it sound tight! I like how it says "nigga" a lot. Great 2nd verse right there! Anotha song wit 2 verses, but I'm glad that hook continued. Wow, NICE ending wit tha cold beat outro! My Rating: 4.3


09. "Come Around"
Back to tha short ones (2:31 again)... Wonder what beat/what to expect on this one? >>> I KNEW it was this Collie Budz "Come Around", but I didn't think you were goin' back ta '07 wit tha jacked beats. Glad you're rappin' ova this one right chea. Ooh, GREAT "I bet if they have kush..." part at :46! Tha verse keeps it consistent, so there's nothin' goin' wrong here. I like tha "shiiiit" part at 1:50. I like how you also said "laughable." A lotta words I say, I attach "able" to 'em. You KNOW I LUV my music when it's Louisianable, especially Baton Rougeable and G-Laneable, LOL!!! My Rating: 3.9


10. "Who Mackin' Part I"
Only 2:08 on tha length... I see this iz a "Part 1", so I'm hoping to hear more parts; what will this be about? >>> "Ooh, baby," I like that "ooh, baby" part in tha beginning; GREAT female! I feel like I'm in a restaurant right now! I like tha "tissue...'cause I'm tha shit, mane" part. Tha beat ain't that bad here; you KNOW tha intro ta this made me like it more! I like how you said, "them niggaz past tense;" nice "past tense" part describin' people below your level. I like tha part (right before 2:00) where you "killed tha music," and it went acapella. Good shit right here, and lookin' forward ta it continuing (if it does)! My Rating: 4.1


11. "Ain't No Love"
I prolly know what it gon be samplin' (especially since it only 2:34). I don't know what else ta say... >>> Whateva beat this iz iz kinda old (few years back). I'm not really into it, and I don't think it fits. However, you're not makin' it boring, so I ain't gonna criticize. Good rappin' here (once again). Okay hook. Tha 2nd verse here kinda gets me to not say anything. Not really my kinda song that I would really like after all. I still give you credit for tha good rhymes. My Rating: 3.3


12. "For The Real"
Much longer on tha length (4:43), so let's see here... >>> Oh no, not this one again (Lil' Wayne "Misunderstood"). Someone else I reviewed used this beat. I don't like tha beat, but it sounds like better lyrics here in tha beginning wit tha "rocks." Better rhymes in this one, although not my style still for tha song. Let's see tha 2nd verse... Not bad on tha 2nd verse; can't say much. Let's see tha 3rd verse here... Those "strugglin'" lyrics are tha ones I can't get into. You did hold it down on tha 3rd verse. Way too long for a song though. I like this one better than tha last song, but I'll offer a bonus lyrical rating for your lyrics on this one. Lyrical Rating: 4.3 | My Rating: 3.5


½time: Well, tha last 2 songs on here were what I thought was gonna be filled on tha mixtape. Sometimes, I only deal wit 1 or 2 of those on tha max; that's it. I'm glad you showin' off your grimy style in different types of songs. You KNOW I luv my hood songs tha best! You DEFINITELY holdin' it down on these jointz!! Keep doin' yo thang, and you KNOW you gon have a NICE commercial tacked onto this NICE review! Average CD rating iz currently 4.0.


13. "Yeah I Know" Feat. Jay Young
Ooh, anotha featured person on this mixtape!! Lookin' forward to HOPEFULLY gettin' back into what I wanna hear!! >>> I'm gonna pretend (in my mind) that Jay Young iz from Louisiana (and not Texas) 'cause I don't like ta think of Texas like bein' special. Not bad on his part; he had an above average verse. I like his hook though. Ooh, DEFINITELY anticipatin' you comin' on this track!! Your verse soundin' pretty good; always deliverin' tha grimy voice!! Ooh, GREAT SHIT goin' real fast at tha 1:55 mark!! I'm DEFINITELY feelin' tha hook wit you on it, especially wit tha pausing between tha words "yeah" and "I know;" tight shit here! My Rating: 4.1


14. "Work 2 Do"
It's cool that it's produced by Fiya Boi. Only thing iz, 2:27 for an original production??? Sorry for tha length. I know Fiya Boi gon make a fiya beat since he a rapper too (when people rap and produce, it almost gets me a lil' funny 'cause I want people to respect what I do as rappin' and producin', although everyone I hear iz like a lot more advanced than me). Let's see wit this short one... >>> What's wit that weird gigglin' in tha beat (on tha sample)? Ewe... Sounds like great rhymes comin' from your lip here. I don't know about an ear-catching beat here, as there's really nothin' special about this one. Really, I don't think there should be that gay sample in tha background/hook. Tha 2nd verse here iz comin' through pretty RAW! That VOICE does it all!! You "dropped outta college," huh? That sux. If you look at it, my talent for commercials have significantly increased a whole lot thanx to college. Plus, my 1st 2 years of college I got ta be around black people for tha 1st time (wit a whole lot). They may have thought I was a piece of shit (and didn't care about me outside of college; I'm sadly a friend-lacker [who knows why???]), but Louisiana really SAVED tha day when it captured me and took my brain away from that college! I at least learned how it feels to get taken advantage of, but because of that college, I fuckin' HATE 2007 and think it's one of my worst years EVA!! My new college focuses me on helpin' y'all Louisiana dudes out wit shit! I'll be collegein' myself 'til 2011! My Rating: 3.7


15. "Respect It Please"
IDK about that title (it may scare me at first), but we'll see what happens... >>> Not to a good start... I may just give it a lyrical rating and just have my own rating. Interesting lyrics comin' from you on an okay beat. Sounds like just a whole verse as well... After 2:26, tha verse ended. You KNOW I luv you talkin' at tha end (glad it's 1:11). Oh wait, it ended at about 3:01, and went ta someone else (I think). Tha ending person spoke tha realness! If someone else dies from Baton Rouge, then I give up on wishin' people good luck wit shit 'cause it's like, didn't Nu$ie's death increase prevention of deaths? People just wanna be Pop like Britney Spears when it comes to this killin' shit; TRUE, TRUE!!! I hate to say it, but that's why black people are stereotyped so much of bein' bad people (in peoples' minds). I try to make sure I luv black people at all times; I don't want people ruinin' it! Overall, your ending got me in a betta mood, so once again, good job on your rappin', although it wasn't my type. Lyrical Rating: 4.2 | My Rating: 3.4


16. "So What's Up" Feat. Fiya Boi
Ooh, at #16 no less, here's that FIYA connection of J Skee on tha beat, and Fiya Boi on tha feature!! I'm REALLY lookin' forward ta this, so let's see here... >>> That's a really anticipating intro; it ain't even changin', lol. Fiya Boi doin' his thang on tha hook right here; good shit again!! He doin' his thang on tha 1st verse here, deliverin' some tight shit! Even though there's not much changin' in tha beat, it's still good fa this shit. My God, you put some "HOT SHIT" (as you just said) in tha track wit yo voice!! LOL, what was that "syndrome" you said? LOL... Pretty good verse from you, although that other collaboration of J Skee & Fiya Boi bein' on a track wit you was much better. My Rating: 4.2


17. "We Ain't Fuckin' Witcha Hoes" Feat. J Skee
Ooh, anotha person goin' tha rapper/producer route!! Now, J Skee gon get me a lil' jealous, lol. Let's see what y'all put together here in under 3 minutes... >>> Tha beat intro iz better here; will it change up? This sounds better, and tha J Skee hook iz tight! Yea, thanx for tha change up in tha beat this time! Okay verse wit aight lyrics. I like tha "weed/rocks/ain't gettin' it fa free" part. Good job, J Skee. Here comes you again! Anotha short verse, and I didn't really know what ta say. Yes, good thing you made a 3rd verse!! Refresh my brain here... Nice job. Good shit here. Same rating, but because tha last song had better lyrics, that one gon rank higher in a tie-breaker. My Rating: 4.2


18. "Ready To Ride"
Nice that you anticipate people wit tha "ready" in tha title; lookin' forward ta this one, hopefully! >>> That "ya heard me" in tha beginning iz gettin' me ready ta enjoy this... Ooh, "roaches in tha light" part was nice. You said it RIGHT: "Jigga City, yea, we on top!" Agreed there (when it comes to my music taste)!! What's wit tha mixture of instruments in tha beat (mainly in tha hook)? Either way, nice lil' hook here. Tha 2nd verse startin' off pretty good, "fuckin' up a backbone!" Great way ta end tha 2nd verse wit tha "body parts mix & match," remindin' me of Clipse on Birdman's "What Happened To That Boy?" on tha last words in tha last verse. Wow, that 3rd verse ended outta nowhere, but it was great; consistentness! LOL @ your ending (which came outta nowhere too) wit tha "and not tha cops, nigga;" you said that in a cool way. My Rating: 3.9


19. "Out The Box"
What do you got here in 2:15? >>> BOOOOOO!! You could've even used "Out Da Box" instrumental, but I doubt that was gonna happen. No more "A Milli" shit; that was so '08. Nobody's playin' wit Furby's anymore, lol; that was so (like) '98... Anyway, lemme hear what you got ta spit: Tha rappin' iz great, and at :51, it's switchin' ta "My Dougie"; that song iz SO forgotten about (in a bad way) in my opinion. Yucky song that looked like it flopped on MTV Jams, lol. I like how you said tha title ("I guess I'm out tha fuckin' box like a fresh pair of tennis shoes")! You did yo thang much betta on tha "My Dougie" beat. Nice job on this shit here! My Rating: 4.2


20. "Who Mackin' Part II"
Ooh, tha continuation from that last "Mackin'" song!! Lookin' forward ta hearin' it (P.S.: You should've increased tha length by 2 seconds so it would've been 2:25 on tha length, lol; just playin', but that would've been cool)! >>> Well, tha other intro was a turn on; this intro kinda a turn off... I don't like when tha intros/beats are not Louisiana sounding; I'm not here ta hear New York music! Good job wit your rappin' on tha 1st verse though. I didn't think there was just one verse... Good ending wit your "go light your blunt up" part. My Rating: 3.4


21. "U Gon Feel Me"
"U gon" use a correct beat this time? Anotha under 3 minute joint, so let's see... >>> It's a better beat wit tha "Love Me No More" one. Sounds like a GREAT 1st verse; LUVIN' tha "slash this, slash that;" /, /, /, /," lol!! Even tha hook wit all tha "my ___, my ___" parts! I FUCKIN' LUV that you say, "you gon feel me, dawg." Tha "dawg" really helps me like it a lot more, especially how this sounds! Great ending of tha hook too, ending it wit "dawg;" nice shit here! My Rating: 4.1


22. "Put Me At Ease"
That's where I'm from [I originally mistook your title of this song as "From The East" as it was listed as tha title on here instead of me lookin' at tha mp3 name]. IDK about you makin' a song about it [tha East] though; what will it sound like? >>> I almost thought it was "Shit Could Get Real" by Kevin Gates & Hound on tha intro. I think it's tha same producer if I'm not mistaken (also produced Yung Sicka/Young Ready/Reg "Keep Movin'"). This iz soundin' off to a pretty good start! Sounds like you're holdin' down tha 1st verse, not givin' a fuck who's in yo way! I wouldn't feel those lyrics in tha hook, but tha beat makes it REAL tight!! Sounds like your 2nd verse here iz goin' good. Tha 3rd verse on this was good too; great shit! That hook holds a HUGE amount of weight on this track!! I'm glad it repeated an extra time during tha end! My Rating: 4.5
EDIT: Whoops, tha title was ID'd wrong in tha title, but was correct in tha mp3 name. It's really "Put Me At Ease", not "From The East"; who ID'd it wrong like that, lol? I remember seein' that title right when I was about to review this CD, and it scared me at first. Now look, you caught me off guard wit a GREAT joint like this. When your lyrical songs sound like this, they're a plus ta me, ya feel me!


23. "Real Talk"
You KNOW you had come a long way on this CD; how will you make this your last song? >>> Now, you're scaring me in tha beginning wit tha "versitile" shit; Terror started that whole word for me, and now, it's associated wit him. What beat was this? It very old... A "Hip-Hop" titled song I think or a Gang Starr song. I do like your 1st verse; thanx for what you spit there. Interesting 2nd verse here too; LOL @ 1:40 wit Michael Jackson's "hehe!" Good 2nd verse though, but kinda sad for an ending song for me. No need ta rub it in wit tha end of this song now! Lyrical Rating: 4.4 | My Rating: 3.5
EDIT: I checked my 2005 year-end countdown (my Top 517 Songs of 2005) and my 2006 year-end countdown (my Top 666 Songs of 2006), which at that time consisted of all tha mainstream songs of tha year, and I don't think I saw it. Maybe it was 2004 or older (this beat)? I dunno.


24. Outro
I knew there was an outro... Wit 1:49 on tha length, I'm lookin' forward to it! >>> Why a watered down beat? Of course, still enjoyin' your voice. Nice job takin' your time out on this outro; good job, even wit tha watered down beat! My Rating: N/A


Overall: LOL, 2 hours flat of a review! Well, I DEFINITELY enjoyed listenin' to yo CD, as well as givin' SO much feedback on it!! Hope you appreciate EVERYTHING I said, and felt, 'cause I gave lyrical ratings on some of tha songs. Keep doin' yo thang wit this shit; you my boy.


Rankings (according to my ratings):

22. "Ain't No Love" 3.3
21. "Who Mackin' Part II" 3.4
20. "Respect It Please" 3.4
19. "Real Talk" 3.5
18. "For The Real" 3.5
17. "Work 2 Do" 3.7
16. "Breathe On The Beat" 3.7
15. "I'm Yo Pusha" 3.8
14. "Ready To Ride" 3.9
13. "Come Around" 3.9
12. "Who Mackin' Part I" 4.1
11. "Yeah I Know" Feat. Jay Young 4.1
10. "U Gon Feel Me" 4.1
09. "You Ain't Sayin' Nothing" 4.1
08. "I'mma Problem Solva" 4.2
07. "Out The Box" 4.2
06. "We Ain't Fuckin' Witcha Hoes" Feat. J Skee 4.2
05. "So What's Up" Feat. Fiya Boi 4.2
04. "I Got Moves To Make" 4.3
03. "'Bout My Time" 4.4
02. "Put Me At Ease" 4.5
01. "Find Me In The Hood" Feat. Fiya Boi 4.9


Average CD Review:

Total Score: 87.4
Total Songs: / 22
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Average CD Rating: 4.0