Review #490: Famous Stranger "Fameland Express"

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!

Source (Where I Got Tha CD From): None but I’m listenin’ via http://www.amazon.com/Fameland-Express/dp/B002U7X9P4/ref=sr_shvl_album_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1275776764&sr=301-3 and http://www.myspace.com/famelandexpress/music/playlists

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 1^st 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 2^nd verse and 3^rd 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 2^nd 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 2^nd 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 3^rd 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 1^st 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 1^st 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 2^nd verse iz here and you feelin’ good on this verse also so you know you doin’ ya thang!! I thought there would be a 3^rd 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 1^st 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 1^st time I’m eva hearin’ you wit a feature on tha song. I 1^st 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 1^st 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 1^st 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 1^st 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 1^st 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

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Average CD Rating:       4.1 (unadjusted)

Review #101: Famous Stranger "Guns & Guitars (Strings & Straps)"

Reviewed on 7.15.2008 (Review No. 101)

Watz good it’s ya boy Frankie here and I’m doin’ another review. Right now I have somethin’ I’m very anticipated for. I got this dude reppin’ New Orleans right here. My ma’fuckin’ dawg Famous Stranger!! I got his “Guns & Guitars (Strings & Straps)” mixtape I’m gonna peep out and review (I like that title and combination of tha title by tha way). Now of course before I do tha review, I gotta give ya’ll a history on how I know who Famous Stranger iz. Famous Stranger iz tha very first artist I heard on Crescent City Radio that I had neva heard before (which makes him tha breakthrough underground artist from Crescent City Radio in my opinion). About close to a month ago, I heard this song on Alex McConduit’s show, “The Hip-Hop Spot with Alex McConduit”, called “So Crazy”. Because I heard Alex McConduit talk about tha “Renegade” song by Jay-Z & Eminem a few times, everytime I heard tha intro to “So Crazy”, I thought it was “Renegade”. Now when I listen to Alex McConduit’s shows, I listen to tha whole show in its entirety (including all songs unless they’re way too mainstream like one time I heard Chris Brown & T-Pain “Kiss Kiss”). I then asked Alex what tha song was (‘cause I ripped it) and he told me it was Famous Stranger “So Crazy”. He gave me a Myspace link, http://www.myspace.com/nvsent , but it was wrong. I asked someone on tha area where this Famous Stranger mixtape iz posted. I asked someone what his Myspace was and someone gave me http://www.myspace.com/nvsyf . I clicked it and added Famous Stranger (as well as adding to my top friends). Anyway, I added “So Crazy” to my playlist on July 4, 2008. It recently has been gettin’ a ton of spins (mainly since I bought a $3 scratch-off lottery ticket book (which iz 100 tickets; it co$t me $300 and I only won $169) and it reminds me of that and scratchin’ lottery tickets). I also added “The YFL” too (it’s sometimes rare that I add 2 songs by tha same artist within a few weeks) thanx to Alex McConduit & 3^rd Shift playin’ it last week. I’m glad I got to know Famous Stranger and I’m even MORE GLAD that he wrote me a Myspace message today. That really got me in tha mood EXTREMELY to do this review (this iz tha surprise I promised). Here goes my review for Famous Stranger “Guns & Guitars (Strings & Straps)”. Oh yeah as for tha ratings, I give between 1.0 and 5.0. If I rate somethin’ at least a 4.0, that means I love it already. Anything over 4.0 iz to determine what iz more of my favorite. I rarely give out a 5.0 rating. Start Time: 4:09 PM | Video Game Playing: Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest (for Super Nintendo) (on my computer)

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!

© 2008 CD Review (Review #101) reviewed on 7.15.2008 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

01. “Famous Stranger”
Perfect way to start. A self titled song (unless this iz an intro or somethin’). You know I have lots of anticipation for you dawg. Let’s hear what happens when I press play!!! I’m SO EXCITED to get into this mixtape!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >>> A VERY GOOD intro wit that beat! Even more anticipation! It would’ve been REAL HOT if you would’ve spit on this beat. That beat was SICK. I’m glad you made an intro outta it. My Rating: N/A

02. “Take Da World”

You DESERVE to “take da world” by storm! High anticipation for this. This’ll be tha 3^rd song I heard from you! >>> Another VERY TIGHT beat and I hear your voice. That voice = future $ucce$$!! Feelin’ tha lyrics and tha flow also (I like that “fish” line in tha hook). Tight shit. I’m REAL GLAD I found this mixtape on Dat Piff!! My Rating: 4.3

03. “Rollin’ Hard” Feat. Kyd Wonder

This will prolly “roll hard” so I definitely have a LOT of anticipation for it!! >>> Beat intro iz REAL TIGHT once again! Tha hook iz tight and I just LOVE tha feel of it. Wow Famous Stranger you’re spittin’ some HOT SHIT on tha 1^st verse!! Yeah “money will be better for you.” I prolly will give you some (or somethin’) in tha future. You know I got yo back dawg. Tha 2^nd verse sounded like Jody Breeze and it was good. I hear you on tha 3^rd verse. I just LOVE hearin’ you rappin’. I see there’s 25 jointz on this mixtape. I’m glad there’s a WHOLE LOT of Famous Stranger for me to hear!! My Rating: 4.5

04. “Money Cry”

What could this exactly be about? I’m curious on hearin’… I can’t picture anything. >>> Okay I hear tha hook. Tha money iz considered a female gender and you’re gonna save her. I like that. Good shit. Good thing this ain’t disappointing! Yeah I agree: you’re “tha bomb like suicide.” Definitely a good joint right here. Somebody else would’ve prolly made it disappointing. My Rating: 3.8

05. “Fortune”

This title iz now gonna remind me of your next mixtape comin’ out, “Gamblin’ With Fortune & Fame”. I like that title a lot ‘cause of mainly tha “gamblin’” part (since I have been buying lottery tickets for 10 years now—since I was 10). Let’s hear this one. I’m glad you have a LOT OF HOT PRODUCTION behind you!! Hope this has hot shit too! >>> Oh it’s just a skit. Good for a check-in tho so I’m glad for that. My Rating: N/A

06. “On The Dresser”

I already really like tha title and I’m dying to know how you made it into a song!! >>> I was just about to say… THIS SOUNDS LIKE A JACKED BEAT… BUT IT’S NOT!! Another Crescent City Radio song!! I think Crescent City Radio (or 3^rd Shift played this). I’m gonna do some research on this after it ends. Towards around 2:18 where you’re talkin’ about “my dad at work while I’m smokin’ tha purp and I’m finishin’ tha album,” I like that line and I like all tha lines mentioning tha title. :tu My Rating: 4.1

EDIT: Okay I did my research and I did it pretty quick. I guess this iz what 3^rd Shift was talkin’ about when he does his beats. He gives ‘em out to a bunch of artists and whateva artist makes tha best version outta tha beat, he puts it on his mixtape. He did that wit your “The YFL” joint. That joint made him change directions in how his next project iz gonna be. So yeah, I heard this on Crescent City Radio last week as it was Oba Rowland “My Niggaz”. No offense but I liked that song better. This was still real good tho. I’m real glad it’s in a different direction than tha Oba Rowland song. That’s when I REALLY like when tha same beat iz used! Good beat!

07. “Mind Jungle”

Another real good title. You DEFINITELY know how to come up wit titles!! Really lookin’ forward as usual!! >>> It gives me a “this sounds interesting! I gotta keep hearing!” feel (like wit when I heard “So Crazy”). It sounded like Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley after tha 1^st verse. I like when you say “ya dig.” You said it twice in here so far. Yeah I think tha Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley parts (I’m guessin’ that’s tha hook?) sound a lil’ weird but this iz good. If I was to hear this somewhere (like on Crescent City Radio for example), I’d prolly like it more. I’m definitely addin’ this whole mixtape to my iPod. You’re tha shit!! My Rating: 4.0

08. “Riding Up Da Road”

Another very good title for me. I really like songs about bein’ in tha car ridin’, songs about blowin’ dro and songs about bein’ gangsta (including lines about havin’ tha chopper, etc. etc.) so this should be a good one!! >>> Too bad it’s only 2 minutes, 53 seconds. Should’ve been like 2 minutes longer but I’ll prolly give it a good review. Of course I love when I hear you rap so as soon as tha hook just kicked in, tha beat sounds tight and you doin’ yo thang. :tu Sounds like there iz an ID error as there’s no one listed as a featured artist. That dude on tha 1^st verse said “Jimmy Lee”. Iz that his name? Either way, his part was good. Hope you’re on tha 2^nd verse! … … Yes you are!! I like how you used tha “n” word twice in a row when you said “I’m dat nigga, nigga.” Of course this joint sounded great. I loved tha hook tha best outta this song. Good job. My Rating: 4.4

09. “Elevadors”

I guess that’s how you spell tha word “elevators” huh? It’s all good. I won’t consider it an error. If it said “Eelvadors” instead, then that would be an error. But curious to know what this gon sound like. >>> Sounds like some old school Weezy on tha 1^st verse. This sounds not bad. Tha beat iz pretty good even tho that flute iz kinda odd but it’s all good. I guess you were younger when you recorded this due to it sounds different. My Rating: 3.5

10. “And I Love You”

Dedicated to tha females I’m guessin’… Let’s see if it can be better than No. 9… >>> Only 1 minute, 25 seconds… Good I hear your voice again!! Great beat and I do like that sample in tha background sayin’ tha title! I can’t get enough of sayin’ “I LOVE WHEN YOU RAP!!” It’s true! I liked tha fading out at tha end. No. 9  should’ve been this short, lol. My Rating: 4.2

11. “Da City (Dust Money)”

High anticipation on this. You mentioned “dust money” in one of tha previous songs so I’m gonna wanna hear this!! >>> A HOT intro!! Tha hook sounds pretty tight and your rappin’ always grabs my attention so I can’t stop payin’ attention. Just really feelin’ that beat. My Rating: 4.0

12. “Slum Village”

What could this exactly be about? >>> A short one goin’ at 2 minutes, 4 seconds long. Tha 1^st thing that came to my mind about this song before I played it was thinkin’ about tha rappers Slum Village but NO it’s JACKPOT on tha title ‘cause it’s about tha traphouse!!! Sounds great. Too bad it’s VERY short (especially since it was rewinded back). Good shit tho. We’re at tha ½ point of this mixtape now! My Rating: 4.2

½time: DEFINITELY a VERY GOOD mixtape from you dawg! I just CANNOT get enough of when I hear you talk or rap. You are tha shit fo’real and I really hope all your wishes come true!

13. “Dark Sunshine”

Hope this iz a “dark” track!! >>> That whispering in tha beginning about tha gun part sounded like this would be a “dark” track. Now I’m hearin’ tha hook and yeah, I’m feelin’ tha “dark sunshine” of you. I like how you mentioned a part of tha mixtape name in tha hook. :tu Some good shit right here and I’m definitely feelin’ anything you do. :tu Good shit right here once again. My Rating: 4.1

14. “Big Homie”

That’s what I am to you (I’m your “big homie”) and that’s what you are to me (you’re my “big homie”). I have lots of anticipation for this, I HOPE it’s a song and I HOPE it sounds REAL GOOD!! >>> It’s not a song (I just had a feeling when I wrote “I HOPE it’s a song”). But yeah, real good phone call and you gotta “keep them triggers out your face.” People shouldn’t hate on you or stop you from doin’ anything. Fuck tha haterz. You got MAJOR SUPPORT right here from ya boy Frankie!! My Rating: N/A

15. “Quarters, Ounces & Halfs”

I guess you forgot tha comma after “quarters” but who cares about that right now ‘cause this iz a drug song so I’m DYING to hear it!!! BETTER be like 4 minutes long, have a TIGHT beat and LOTS of rappin’ (wit some talkin’) from you!!!!! >>> YES it’s 3 minutes, 47 seconds (that’s real good). Glad you gave “tha money real clean” and that you “gave it a bath.” Definitely feelin’ that beat as it sounds good and consistant. Love your rappin’ again as you have yourself a real good 1^st verse. :tu When it comes to this rappin’ shit, you’re DEFINITELY “untamed on a rider’s bike.” That’s comin’ straight from me. :tu I’m glad you doin’ good wit yo hustle game. Tha only hustle I do iz I mainly buy (and find) scratch-off lottery tickets and I’m pretty lucky wit ‘em. My Rating: 4.4

16. “Hustle Wit Dat”

And speaking of a “hustle”, we got it in No. 16’s title! Good consistantness about hustlin’ back 2 back wit No. 15 & No. 16! And I always have faith in any No. 16 song so I HOPE your’s iz REALLY GOOD!! >>> A small one @ 1 minute, 40 seconds on tha length (watch it be real good). I love tha hook as it captured me when you said “I got my money / I got my weed / I’m on them pills.” :tu Once again (wit this bein’ a short joint), I really love tha hook and it was great. It was just too short. My Rating: 4.4

17. “Get Up Out My Way”

Yeah I agree. This iz strictly for them bitch-asses that are in your way. Famous Stranger iz tha MA’FUCKIN’ SHIT!! He ain’t gon be in ANYONE’s way!! Lemme hear what you got to say about this! >>> 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! My Rating: 4.3

18. “1 Zone”

Could imagine what this iz about… Hope it’s another song refering to some sort of drug (as tha last 3 were)! >>> Sounds like we slowed it down. Really like how things slowed down at tha beginning! Yeah you’re “a stranger feelin’ famous.” You’re tha shit, ya dig. It sounds like it’s another song referin’ to a drug ‘cause you’re “in a zone.” Good shit. I like tha 2^nd verse too (as you were mentionin’ somethin’ about blunts). I really like this slow jam or yours and your slow rappin’ on this. Definitely great shit right here. My Rating: 4.2

19. “Price Tag”

Like tha title and havin’ anticipation on it. :tu >>> Oh YES 5 minutes flat!! That’s tha length and I’m glad we have somethin’ long, ya dig! Good hook and I like that tha “kush in ya face.” Yeah great hook and I’m real glad I’m hearin’ you rappin’! A good line iz “treat ‘em all like dice. Give ‘em a pill and roll ‘em;” consistentness!! My Rating: 4.5

20. “Liquor Split”

If that’s “split” in tha title, then I’ll be really anticipated (just ‘cause of how it sounds wit “liquor”). If it’s just “spilt”, then you got an error. Aight lemme just get into this joint! >>> Ooh another long one (it’s just 7 seconds shorter than tha last joint). Tha intro building up in tha background sounds hot! You sound younger again and that hook iz tight. I’m glad you’re “in your mode!” Iz there featured artists missing in tha ID? I hear someone on tha hook and on tha 2^nd hook. Tha 2^nd hook sounds tight. I’m glad you’re wearin’ “girbauds” (as you said it on tha 3^rd verse). I’m currently rockin’ blue girbaud shorts wit red straps & white letters. It sounds like a mainstream/club banger even tho I like your voice on other tracks. My Rating: 4.4

21. “Got It Made”

>>> Yeah I hear tha “Can’t Tell Me Nothin’” beat so it’s a jacked beat but of course it’s you so I know you gon do yo thang on it. For some reason I feel like I remember hearin’ this on Alex McConduit’s show one time. I can’t tell. Glad that you were “raised by tha high rollers.” Speaking of that line, my Uncle Willy influenced me to get into scratch-off lottery tickets back in about 1998 (as I was 10). Three years later, 2001, a $2 scratch-off lottery ticket called “High Roller” came out. I bought one on March 26, 2001 @ 2:45 PM and I won $200 on it! I was only 12 and it was a VERY GREAT moment of my life! I matched tha $ucce$$ on August 28, 2007 @ 12:35 PM when I found a $200 winning scratch-off. I was REAL HAPPY and just recently, June 23, 2008, I bought a $20 scratch-off and won $500 on it!! Yeah I’m a “high roller” myself and once it’s June 21, 2009, I’ll be hittin’ tha ca$ino$ (since I’ll be 21). And yeah, “you can neva live like a famous stranger.” I agree wit that one. There’s only one Famous Stranger in tha world, who mainly does tha damn thing. That’s you. My Rating: 4.1

22. “Vision Out”

Iz your “vision out” ‘cause of tha kush? I wanna hear and I wanna know if I guessed right! >>> A REAL down south feel on this joint. Sounds like some relaxin’ Devin The Dude joint. Yeah, I agree wit you. You’re not just “crazy,” but you’re “so crazy” (ESPECIALLY when it comes to tha songs)!! This was definitely a nice slow jam (or in your case, a “nice jam to smoke to while chillin’ out”). I definitely liked it. My Rating: 4.2

23. “Crack Enough”

Looks good so I’m anticipated on hearing!! >>> Pretty good start. I’m glad you have “money for dinner.” :tu You sound like you had Lil’ Wayne influenced in you ‘cause this sounds like a Lil’ Wayne type of song. I’m slowly tryin’ to get into it more. I mean, what you’re spittin’ iz definitely tight. Maybe that beat could’ve been a lil’ different. Maybe that would’ve caught some more of my attention but we’ll see if I can grow in tha future on me. My Rating: 3.7

24. “Back Street Carleon”

What could this be? Nice title. >>> It’s a 1 minute flat interlude. Ooh… Another great phone call. I think I liked tha other phone call better tho but good thing for another interlude/skit. My Rating: N/A

25. “Took Da World”

Okay good title again mainly ‘cause on Track No. 2, you decided to “take da world.” Now, at tha end of tha mixtape, you’re proved that you “took da world.” We’ll see which one iz better! >>> Feelin’ that beat intro a lot!! Really like that hook a lot about tha weed and poppin’ a pill. Once again, you got a REAL GOOD voice when it comes to rappin’!! I know it was a lil’ short, but this could be my favorite joint. I just checked what I rated 4.5 and I believe I should rate this a lil’ higher than that to make this my favorite joint. Here ya go: My Rating: 4.6

Overall: End Time: 6:10 PM. I’m glad I took 2 hours and 1 minute to review this for you. Once again, I’m SO GLAD you took tha time out to write me a Myspace message. I was real glad to receive it from you today and I DEFINITELY got yo back. I’m gonna feature this mixtape as a part of my “CDs/Mixtapes To Go Cop” section on Youtube on my “Favorite Rap and R&B Songs of July 2008” video that I’m gonna make prolly July 31^st. “So Crazy” has a real good chance at bein’ my “Song Of Tha Month” and “The YFL” will also be featured on there. I told this one dude who I’m REAL COOL wit in New Orleans (Jimmy The DJ) and I told him to check out your music. Who knows… you might be featured on his next mixtape, “Gangsta Gumbo Vol. 3” (he just put out “Gangsta Gumbo Vol. 2” a lil’ over 2 weeks ago). I’m REAL GLAD I got to hear you on Alex McConduit’s shows. That goes to show you that Crescent City Radio iz a GREAT place to get your music played (Big Money Matt played my “Who I Am” joint July 1^st). I asked Alex if you have been to any of tha shows and I think he said “naw not yet,” so I hope one day you get to go there. This mixtape was DEFINITELY on some tight shit! Most of tha beats were REAL HOT and I just can’t get enough of your rappin’ and everything you tell tha world. Keep doin’ yo thang dawg and I hope you really like this review! Really lookin’ forward to your response!

Rankings (according to ratings):

21.       “Elevadors” 3.5

20.       “Crack Enough” 3.7

19.       “Money Cry” 3.8

18.       “Da City (Dust Money)” 4.0

17.       “Mind Jungle” 4.0

16.       “Dark Sunshine” 4.1

15.       “Got It Made” 4.1

14.       “On The Dresser” 4.1

13.       “1 Zone” 4.2

12.       “Slum Village” 4.2

11.        “And I Love You” 4.2

10.       “Vision Out” 4.2

09.       “Get Up Out My Way” 4.3

08.       “Take Da World” 4.3

07.       “Liquor Split” 4.4

06.       “Quarters, Ounces & Halfs” 4.4

05.       “Hustle Wit Dat” 4.4

04.       “Riding Up Da Road” 4.4

03.   “Price Tag” 4.5

02.   “Rollin’ Hard” Feat. Kyd Wonder 4.5

01.   “Took Da World” 4.6

Close competition but yeah, DEFINITELY lovin’ tha jointz! “Took Da World” and “Rollin’ Hard” Feat. Kyd Wonder came REAL close to determine which one was my favorite!