R.I.P. Video #84: D-Matic Da Beast

Recorded June 25, 2022

Released July 25, 2022

Broadcasting from outside ThaAntidote.com (Tha Antidote), here in Downtown Baton Rouge, LA, it's ya boy, FrankieThaLuckyDog, sadly reportin' anotha tragic loss in tha Louisiana rap community.

Howard Joseph Evans, Jr., known by his stage name D-Matic Da Beast, was fatally struck by an 18-wheeler head-on, drivin' down LA 30, westbound, on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, shortly after 10:30 PM; he was only 36 years-old. Evans was a native of New Orleans, LA but a long-tyme resident of Prairieville, LA. Evans graduated from Saint Amant High School, back in 2003. In 2009, Evans released his debut, Belly Of The Beast, courtesy of Gangsta Gumbo Music. Evans continued learning by attending ITI Technical College, later graduating with honors in 2012, in Process Technology. In 2015, Evans debuted his clothing brand called "VilleLyfe", to tha world. As tha years went on, Evans would help out by collaborating with Baton Rouge-based media outlet, ThaAntidote.com. Tryin' to keep it goin' for tha media, Evans' life was cut short on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, when he was struck head-on by an 18-wheeler. Today, July 25, 2022, would've been Evans' 37th birthday; FrankieThaLuckyDog would like to wish Evans a Happy 37th Birthday in Heaven!

Memories:

- On January 28, 2010, I first heard D-Matic on Kenner, LA DJ, Jimmy The DJ's Gangsta Gumbo, Vol. 4: The Audacity Of Dope & I reviewed tha mixtape.

- On May 30, 2010, I reviewed D-Matic's Belly Of The Beast release. Tha review turned out to be positive, as I gave tha release a 4.1 average rating.

- "Life Is Hectic" peaked @ #82 on my tri-weekly playlist ending 9.05.2010, totaling 16 spins.

- "Life Is Hectic" was featured on my Tha Louisiana Archives, Vol. 3: Chameleon-Changin' Chemicalz compilation, released on September 22, 2010.

- "Life Is Hectic" ranked #240 on my Top 575 Songs of 2010 year-end countdown with a grand total of 40 spins.

- On February 7, 2021, while randomly stoppin' at ThaAntidote.com, I met D-Matic inside. Even tho we ain't get a pic or drop, it was still an awesome moment.

Music:

Belly Of The Beast (2009)

01. "Prison Bars"

02. "Life Is Hectic" feat. Lil' Witness

03. I Love Pussy (Skit)

04. "Bone"

05. "I Know"

06. "Freestyle"

07. "Already Know That"

08. War Face (Skit)

09. "Crack Speaker"

10. "Crazy World"

11. "What Up"

12. "Belly Of The Beast"

13. "Treat Me" (Young feat. D-Matic)

14. "From Da Bottom" feat. Zoe

15. Connection (Skit)

16. "Loose Booty"

17. "Favorite" feat. Focussed

18. "I'mma Do Me"

19. Ain't Shit (Skit)

20. "Listen To This Track Bitch"

21. "I Made A Promise To Myself" (Lil' Black Da Gutta Baby Feat. D-Matic)

22. "3 Steps Back"

Featured On:

Gutta Baby Time 2 Get Back 2 The Streets, Vol. 1 (2009)

- "A Promise" feat. D-Matic Da Beast

Gangsta Gumbo Presents Gangsta Gumbo, Vol. 4: The Audacity Of Dope (Hosted by One-i) (2010)

- "Bottom Of The Map" (D-Matic)

Black Da Gutta Baby Product (2010)

- "Boo Boo" feat. D-Matic

- "Money" feat. John B & D-Matic

Gangsta Gumbo Presents Gangsta Gumbo, Vol. 5: Still Up 5-Nothin' (2011)

- "Life On The Line" (D-Matic feat. K. Gates & Young)

Delwin The Krazyman #ItsReal EP (2019)

- "Dope Dealer" feat. D-Matic Da Beast

International Joe Just Landed (2020)

- "Ruger In My Pocket" feat. Bookie, 3D Na'Tee & D-Matic

- "Feel Me" feat. D-Matic, C-Hen & Spike

- "Match My Hustle" feat. D-Matic, GBA Haze, Bukkfast Game & Sherwood Loxley

Natural The Lost Tapes (2020)

- "3 Da Hardway" feat. A.G. & D-Matic

Other Songs:

- D-Matic Da Beast & Delwin The Krazyman "I'm A Gee" (2022)

R.I.P. Howard "D-Matic Da Beast" Evans

7.25.1985 - 6.01.2022

Review #1,090: Black Da Gutta Baby "Product"

Reviewed on 12.02.2011 (Review #1,090)


My last review iz tha night iz from Black Da Gutta Baby Product, wit Masta Mind Entertainment. Start Time: 11:19 PM | End Time: 11:53 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 already love it. 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 #1,090) reviewed on 12.02.2011 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: Black Da Gutta Baby - Product // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com


01. “How It Is”
>>> Didn’t know what ta make outta this production, but it’s decent; sounds like it could be mainstream, wit an underground twist. Not bad wit tha content; good job, here. My Rating: 3.8


02. “Beat (Remix)”
>>> This (and your voice, at times) has a good, H-Town feel to it. I like how it’s a song for tha hoes; sounds good… My Rating: 3.9


03. “What Niggas Do” Feat. Yung
>>> Why tha Tupac in tha beginning? Good purpose, though, to influence tha hook. I like tha “I’mma smoke weed” part in tha hook; good, somewhat-addictive shit. Tha both of y’all are doin’ a nice job, here; good collaboration, “studio” environment and err-thang! My Rating: 4.2


04. “Believe In Me” Feat. Yung
Damn, missin’ an “I” in “beleve”? >>> Beat’s pretty good, wit a different vibe, fa you ta spit some good rhymes; nice hook and verse from you. Yung’s soundin’ good, once again; “mama taught me how ta put my dick in my hand”? What does that mean? My Rating: 3.9


05. “Boo Boo” Feat. D-Matic
>>> Kinda childish on tha title/usin’ it as an action verb; D-Matic sounds good on tha hook, outta nowhere, though. For you, you are rappin’ some good shit, though; can’t deny dat… D-Matic’s doin’ his thang on tha 2^nd verse, comin’ through wit tha great verse, flow, and content! You holdin’ down tha final verse, here, wit D-Matic, too; gotta luv some of tha collaboration work goin’ on wit this CD! My Rating: 3.7


06. “Lights Down Low” Feat. Killa K
>>> I dunno why but I thought this was gonna be a gangsta-type song wit tha “low” (like, keep it on tha “low”). But, this sounds a lil’ soft for me, for tha ladies… Killa K a lady? Prolly said this once before, but she sounds good… You sound pretty tight wit tha feature; rofl @ randomly sayin’, “like Level, iz you wet yet.” It’s kinda like, that song’s actually known? What about my music? Nobody quotes me… I thought I had some not-so-tight starting feedback, but it seemed to pick up… My Rating: 3.6


07. “UGK” Feat. Da Underdawgz
I dunno why, but I thought tha feature said, “Da Underground Kingz,” as a DatPiff-removed song or somethin’… >>> Good vibe; lol, soundin’ like Pimp C, here? Sounds good wit tha “UGK”-type content. My Rating: 4.1


08. “Ride Wit Me” Feat. Lyric
>>> Kinda soft, but I’m likin’ that hook wit tha gurl. Lyric’s not tha gurl? Hearin’ a feature on tha 1^st verse, and I assume it’s Lyric; guess tha hook’s a sample/pre-made hook? Either way, I’m likin’ this, wit a West Coast tip! You’re followin’ tha featured dude, comin’ through wit that great voice and this talent! My Rating: 4.0


09. “Koolin’”
>>> Sounds like a pop-rap beat or somethin’ (like “Soulja Girl”)…; really mixed-up shit, here, between tha pop-rap Vybe beat, vs. your fast-ass, tight content. Prolly could’ve shortened this joint a lil’ bit, but whateva… Overall, I think this iz a good turnout, on a relaxin’ tip wit tha “koolin’.” My Rating: 3.8


10. “Booty Clap”
>>> Sounds like a good club song, kinda in an underground way. My Rating: 4.1


½time: I’m likin’ this CD; pretty consistent, here! You have a 3.9 for tha CD rating, currently.


11. “Cumin’” Feat. Da Fatt Boyz
Two “M”s? >>> I see this iz on a sex tip, so you can prolly subtract one of those “M”s. You sound good wit this shit and rofl @ this hook; gotta luv my explicit shit! My Rating: 4.3


12. “Hustle Everyday” Feat. Yung & Mutta Gutta
>>> I like how this sounds; you really holdin’ it down fa every single dude out there, no matter what their status/job iz! Thumbs up fa this hook; tha content’s definitely on-point!! Good shit from Yung on tha 2^nd verse, too; lol, he all about dat tasty shit, ya dig? Who’s this Mutta Gutta? Ooh, a non-Baton Rouge version of Sam I Am, mixed wit a lil’ bit of Magic? Definitely feelin’ tha Louisiana vibe he’s bringin’ to tha table! My Rating: 4.3


13. “Money” Feat. John B & D-Matic
Not my kinda title. >>> Why iz tha length 4:59? At least tha song iz on-point, without anything bullshitty comin’ outta it, so far… Good job wit tha hook; you really holdin’ shit down, once again! Good job wit tha 1^st verse; keep reppin’ fa err-body! Tha 2^nd verse iz John B—whoeva this iz—comin’ through wit good shit fa tha area you rep, too! Now, lemme hear what tha big dawg, Matic, has ta offer… Yes, definitely feelin’ this street shit he’s bringin’ to this track; nice job, but lol @ all this interest wit “money” err-body has! My Rating: 4.4


14. “Snakes”
>>> For tha ladies? Thought it was gonna be for tha male haterz. Good job wit tha rhymes, too; likin’ what you got goin’ on wit tha verses, too! My Rating: 4.2


15. “Relax”
>>> Sounds like a calm version of tha previous song, lol; good rhymes about tryin’ ta “relax,” ya feel me? My Rating: 3.8


16. “On My Own”
>>> An okay sound, so far; nothin’ too special for me… Then again, I didn’t hear your rappin’, yet; you know your rappin’ iz what adds that extra spice to tha track!! Good job; keep, keep, keep, keep, keep goin’!!! My Rating: 4.1


17. “Mind Ur Business” Feat. John B
>>> Iz John B tha singe—oh, I keep forgettin’ he’s a rapper, lol. But, anotha good pre-made hook song, here, it sounds like. You can get away wit any kinda content, for tha most part; most rappers I be hearin’ can’t pull it off like you! John B sounds good wit his advice in tha 1^st verse; thumbs up… Here you are on tha 2^nd verse, comin’ through wit your evidence; good job, between tha advice and tha evidence! My Rating: 4.0


18. “Witout Cha” Feat. Yung
What kinda title’s this? Should it be “Outcha”? I think it could be both wayz… >>> Sounds good for a slow song. Oh, actually, it should be “Witout”; compound way. Not really into knowin’ that there’s a sample goin’ on here wit tha vocals on tha hook (Simply Red “Holding Back The Years”). Actually, I’m likin’ it a lil’ betta; at least it ain’t a high-pitched female vocal sample! Good collaboration, once again, between you & Yung; can’t deny it! My Rating: 3.9


19. “Wham” Feat. Yung
>>> This iz catchy; a sound effect in tha title iz always good! Yung’s comin’ through wit some nice shit on tha 1^st verse! “Like an axe ‘bout ta come out dis bitch;” nice line, especially havin’ an “axe” as what comes out! At least it ain’t on some typical, gun shit; thumbs up fa this shit! Based off tha length, I thought there was gonna be three verses, but it’s only two. You’re on tha 2^nd verse, comin’ through wit rhymes you gotta luv, especially when “marijuana”’s in it! My Rating: 4.2


20. “Yellow Bone” Feat. Yung
>>> This iz aight for me; sounds like a random voice goin’ on, here, wit tha sample… Yung sounds like a calm version of Level, a lil’ bit, wit tha voice, here, mixed wit a lil’ 225; good job, again… Again, I thought this was gonna be a three-verse song, but it’s two, lol; nice job from you wit your catchy flow, Black; gotta keep it goin’!! My Rating: 3.9


21. “Music” Feat. Megan Moton & Yung
>>> Beat’s a lil’ soft for me, here… You’re on tha 1^st verse and it sounds good; analyzin’ tha fakes, here, wit some good shit… Tha hook’s a lil’ dry for me; liked tha Killa K one and also, tha Lyric feature one better, whether it was pre-made or not. LOL, anotha two-verse song outta nowhere (tha lineup confused me, this time); good job, Yung, again. My Rating: 3.3


Overall: For me not bein’ one bit in tha mood for tha reviewz, right now, I thought this CD was definitely nice; felt great to give it a good review! Keep up tha great work; thumbs up fa bein’ nice and consistent wit what chu do!


Rankings:

21. “Music” Feat. Megan Moton & Yung 3.3
20. “Lights Down Low” Feat. Killa K 3.6
19. “Boo Boo” Feat. D-Matic 3.7
18. “How It Is” 3.8
17. “Relax” 3.8
16. “Koolin’” 3.8
15. “Believe In Me” Feat. Yung 3.9
14. “Yellow Bone” Feat. Yung 3.9
13. “Beat (Remix)” 3.9
12. “Witout Cha” Feat. Yung 3.9
11. “Mind Ur Business” Feat. John B 4.0
10. “Ride Wit Me” Feat. Lyric 4.0
09. “On My Own” 4.1
08. “Booty Clap” 4.1
07. “UGK” Feat. Da Underdawgz 4.1
06. “What Niggas Do” Feat. Yung 4.2
05. “Snakes” 4.2
04. “Wham” Feat. Yung 4.2
03. “Hustle Everyday” Feat. Yung & Mutta Gutta 4.3
02. “Cumin’” Feat. Da Fatt Boyz 4.3
01. “Money” Feat. John B & D-Matic 4.4


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 83.5
Total Songs: / 21
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Average CD Rating: 4.0