Commercial #956: #90sLouisianaRapChallenge, Day 133

FTLD'z Commercial Series #16:
#90sLouisianaRapChallenge:
Day 133: May 13, 2021

Frankie's 16th commercial series; he's showin' luv to damn-near ev'ry release from Louisiana, durin' tha '90s! While most appearances will be from tha undaground, a few mainstream ones may appear, at times.

This series will go on from January 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021; 181 battles!

Releases:
MC L Keep Steppin' 1997 Ward (1997)
vs.
Flesh & Blood Flesh & Blood (1994)

Music Playing:
MC L "For Playahatus" (1997)
Flesh & Blood "Mob On A Mission" (1994)

#LouisianaRap #BatonRougeRap #NewOrleansRap #225Rap #504Rap #LARap

Commercial #872: #90sLouisianaRapChallenge, Day 49

FTLD'z Commercial Series #16:
#90sLouisianaRapChallenge:
Day 49: February 18, 2021

Frankie's 16th commercial series; he's showin' luv to damn-near ev'ry release from Louisiana, durin' tha '90s! While most appearances will be from tha undaground, a few mainstream ones may appear, at times.

This series will go on from January 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021; 181 battles!

Releases:
Sircle Of Sin Sircle Of Sin (1996)
vs.
L The Black Robbin Hood True 2 Life (1996)

Music Playing:
Sircle Of Sin "Redemption" (1996)
L The Black Robbin Hood feat. Crazy Dahmer, Legend Man & Ed West "Survivin' The Game" (1996)

#LouisianaRap #BatonRougeRap #NewOrleansRap #225Rap #504Rap #LARap

Commercial #863: #90sLouisianaRapChallenge, Day 40

FTLD'z Commercial Series #16:
#90sLouisianaRapChallenge:
Day 40: February 9, 2021

Frankie's 16th commercial series; he's showin' luv to damn-near ev'ry release from Louisiana, durin' tha '90s! While most appearances will be from tha undaground, a few mainstream ones may appear, at times.

This series will go on from January 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021; 181 battles!

Releases:
The "L" Black Robinhood (1993)
vs.
Joker P & DJ Chill Come N 2 My World (1996)

Music Playing:
The "L" "Real Nigga On The Trigga" (1993)
Joker P & DJ Chill "Gangsta Az I Wanna Be" (1996)

#LouisianaRap #BatonRougeRap #NewOrleansRap #225Rap #504Rap #LARap

Teaser #35: #90sLouisianaRapChallenge Commercial Series (Month 2)

Bonus teaser for Frankie's 16th commercial series, as he shows luv to damn-near ev'ry release from Louisiana, durin' tha '90s! While most appearances will be from tha undaground, a few mainstream ones may appear, at times.

This series continues on February 1, 2021 & still goes until June 30, 2021; February's appearances include:
• 211 Hustlin' Pays Tha Bills (1997)
• 39 Posse 39 Automatic (1993)
• Amir Southern Propaganda (1999)
• Big Heavy Doggin' 'Em (1996)
• Bigg Chef & Da Tribe Ride 2 Dis (1996)
• Black Souls Entertainment Survival (1999)
• Code 6 Let's Go Get 'Em (1998)
• Da Sha Ra Still Bootin' Up (1994)
• Da Wild Boyz Time For Da Real (1999)
• Da Zoo Boyz To Soljas (1999)
• D-Flexx Planet Playa (1997)
• Dirty Red Misery (1996)
• DJ Jimi It's Jimi (1992)
• DM Space Nothing 2 Lose (1995)
• Dolla Divide & Conquer (1996)
• D'Yo Southside Hotboy Pump'n Dat Fyr (1998)
• Felony Gansta Tail (1995)
• Ice Gold King Of Bounce (1999)
• Ice Mike True 2 Da Game! (1992)
• J-Dawg The Dawg House (1997)
• Joker P & DJ Chill Come N 2 My World (1996)
• K.C. Redd & The Shake'em Up Girlz It's A G-Thang (1999)
• Kilo Too Cold To Be A Hot Boy (1998)
• Kilo G The Sleepwalker (1992)
• L The Black Robbin Hood True 2 Life (1996)
• La Costa Nosta Hidden Properties Of Matter (1995)
• Lady Red Hi A Lady (1998)
• Lil' Elt Street Soulja (1998)
• Lil' Elt & DJ Tee Uptown (1993)
• Lil' Italy On Top Of Da World (1999)
• Low-Down Tales Of Da South (1997)
• Magnolia Shorty Monkey On Tha Dick (1996)
• Mia X Mama Drama (1998)
• Mobo Click Brand New Funk (1996)
• Mr. Slim (The Ghetto Messiah) Presents Ghetto Tears (1998)
• Mr. Will Tat Nigga (1996)
• Nordy Klicc Dirty Southern Soljaz (1999)
• O.A.K. 'Bout Dat Mess (1998)
• O.C.B. (Outta Control Ballers) Interstate (1998)
• Plain Reality The Crime Won't Stop (1995)
• Prime Suspects Guilty 'Til Proven Innocent (1998)
• Rated X X Marks The Spot (1997)
• Rizzo Short While (1999)
• S.M.O.K.E. Serious Minds On Kollectin' Ends (1998)
• SBP (South Bound Players) Fantasy 1: Superior Minds (1998)
• Short T & Daddy Yo Both Sides Of The Story (1994)
• Sircle Of Sin Sircle Of Sin (1996)
• Sporty-T Still Goin' On '97 (1997)
• The "L" Black Robinhood (1993)
• The Powerhouse Click 2000 You Alright Huh! (1999)
• Tight Fist Soldiers Bound To Open Camp In Da South (1998)
• Triple Trey 333 (1995)
• Wargize War Cry (1999)
• Whichone Introduction To Whichone (1998)
• Young Gangstas Pre-Meditated Gangstarism (1995)
• Zero Ward Villains Zero Ward Villains (1999)

R.I.P. Video #71: Ed West

Recorded April 26, 2020

Broadcasting from my closet, here in Northeast PA, it's ya boy, FrankieThaLuckyDog here, sadly reportin' anotha tragic loss in tha Louisiana hip-hop community.

Edward James West, Sr., known in tha music business as multiple names, like Edward J. West, Ed, Ed West, Mr. West or Big Ed, passed away from COVID-19 complications on Friday, April 3, 2020; he was only 51 years-old.

West's music career began as a frequent collaborator in tha Louisiana rap business. West was featured on over 20 releases in tha undaground business, keepin' his soul active for tha undaground headz to devour. In May of 1993, West was a Production Coordinator for Hard Head Records, till tha end of 1995. Following up tha label work, in January of 1996, West became tha Vice President for Ruff Era Records, till tha end of 1999. Shifting more to an urban contemporary/gospel sound to kick off tha new millennium, in 2000, West, Dominic Davis & Larry Jones formed Collage III. Shortly after, West became tha owner of Collage III's label, Collage Worldwide Entertainment. In 2001, Collage III released their debut album, Living The Lyrics, on Collage Entertainment. In September of 2006, West became tha owner of Nu-City Construction & in May of 2007, he became tha director of One Vision, One Voice, designing "an innovative program for students to experience the academic discipline, art & business of music, while adding to their repertoire of artistic expression." In 2013, Collage III released another album, Under Construction, courtesy of Collage Worldwide Entertainment. West kept his passion goin' for music until April 3, 2020, when he passed away from Coronavirus complications. If West made it to see July 29th of this year, he woulda turned 52 years-old.


Music:

Living The Lyrics (w/Collage III) (2001)
01. "Never Forget"
02. "Open Your Heart"
03. "After The Storm" feat. S.T.E.E.L.
04. "Praise On"
05. "Ain't No Stoppin' Us" feat. Lady Girl
06. Skit
07. "I Keep It Real"
08. "Take It To The Street" feat. Krazy, Lady Girl & Muneco Medina
09. "People (Don't Forget About Ya People...)"
10. "Here To Stay"
11. "Why" feat. Ayanna Wright & Lorraine Fedison
12. "I Never Knew"
13. Skit
14. "Selah"
15. "Come By Here"
16. "Open Your Heart (Piano Version)"


Under Construction (w/Collage III) (2013)
01. "Praise On"
02. "Moving On" feat. Cash Epics
03. "2 Blessed (Rap Version)" feat. Y Luck
04. "Better Man"
05. "Freedom" feat. Mr. Magic
06. "You"
07. "Love Jesus" feat. Govenor Reiss & Kimberly "Kimmie" McMillian
08. "Time Waits For No Man"
09. "Keep Ya Head Up" feat. Pastor Samuel Blakes & Atonia Powell
10. "Open Your Heart"
11. "Blessed"


Featured On:

Murder Inc. Playin' For Keeps (1995)
- "Silence Me" feat. Ed West
- "Down South (Radio)" feat. B Shipe, Blo & Ed West
- "Down South (Street)" feat. B Shipe, Blo & Ed West

B-Lo & Da Ganksta A Mill & Stackin' (1996)
- "I'ma Baller" feat. Edward J. West & Steve Below

Face Forever World Of Crime (1996)
- "All For The Money" feat. Byron Anderson & Edward J. West
- "Rollin' In My Ride" feat. Legend Man & Edward J. West
- "World Of Crime" feat. Edward J. West
- "Time" feat. Edward J. West & Tanya Jarvis

L The Black Robbin Hood True 2 Life (1996)
- "Survivin' The Game" feat. Crazy Dahmer, Legend Man & Ed West
- "Dead End Street" feat. Edward J. West

Legend Man Pressure & Pain (1997)
- "Hard To Trust Ya" feat. Ed West
- "Heaven For A G" feat. Ed West
- "Misery & Suffering" feat. Ed West & Tereasa Betts
- "N.O.L.A." feat. Ed West & Ezell Swang

Murder Inc. Let's Die 2-Gether (1997)
- "Silence Me (Remix)" feat. Legend Man & Ed West

Bally B Gotta Be Greedy (1998)
- "We Roll Allnight" feat. Legend Man, Sporty-T & Ed West

Joe Blakk Blood, Sweat & Tears (1998)
- "Life's A Bitch" feat. Ed West & Hi-Demand

Krazy I Shed Tears For The World (1998)
- "Shed Tears" feat. Stress & Ed West
- "Me & You" feat. Ed West
- "Game On Freeze" feat. Legend Man & Ed West
- "Pray 4 Me" feat. Ed West

Bishop Darryl S. Brister & The Beacon Light Mass Choir It's All About Him (1999)
- "The Potter" feat. Edward West

Cold Blooded How Cold Am I (1999)
- "Hoe Fo Me" feat. B-Legit, Mac Shawn & Ed West
- "Escape-N-From Poverty" feat. Ed West

Krazy Please Don't Kill Me (1999)
- "Please Don't Kill Me" feat. Brother Peteh The Poet & Ed West
- "Let's Get Freaky" feat. Gadiva & Ed West
- "Going To Make It" feat. Ed West
- "See Daylight" feat. Skandalust & Ed West
- "Haters Everywhere" feat. Legend Man, Ed West & Sweetie

Rizzo Short While (1999)
- "You Mean The World To Me" feat. Ed West
- "Cuz" feat. Ed West
- "Short While" feat. Ed West

Twelve A'Klok Lost 2 The World (1999)
- "Dead Or Alive" feat. Big Ed

Decky Boy Better Off Dead (2000)
- "Life I Live" feat. Mr. West
- "Call Me Playa" feat. 2XL & Mr. West
- "Tomorrow" feat. Mr. West

Mr. Sleep Land Of The Breathers (2000)
- "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)" feat. Big Ed
- "Breathers Shit's Too Deep" feat. Big Ed
- "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) (Radio)" feat. Big Ed

Blakk Flagg Street Poetry (2001)
- "16 Shots" feat. Jochan, Krazy & Ed West

Krazy Breather Life (2001)
- "Black Eyez" feat. Ed West

Big Ren Tha Streets Won't Let Me Go (2002)
- "Eyes Behind My Back" feat. Big Ed

Brick House The Dunndudda (2002)
- "Born Loser" feat. Ed West

Keyz Entertainment Raw & Uncut, Vol. 1 (2002)
- "Bugsy" (Muneco Medina feat. S.T.E.E.L., Droopy & Ed West)

Lil' Thug Thug's Diary (2002)
- "U Don't Know" feat. Ms. MaKeeda & Ed West
- "Take My Pain" feat. Collage III

Krazy Us Killin' Us (2004)
- "Us Killin' Us" feat. Ed West & Lil' Poppy
- "After Life" feat. Ed West & Sinista

Krazy & Nino Hoodhustlin', Vol. 9 (2007)
- "Eyes On Me" feat. Ed West

Dappa Fuck Outta Hea: The Mixtape (2010)
- "Fly Away" feat. Ed West

Joey Queans Rose Gold (2015)
- "Easy Dough" feat. Ed West
- "Living The Life" feat. Badabing Blusa & Ed West

Favor Reinvigorate (2016)
- "Now Or Never" feat. Ed


R.I.P. Edward James West, Sr.
7.29.1968 - 4.03.2020

Review #527: L The Black Robinhood "True 2 Life"

Reviewed on 6.16.2010 (Review #527)




Lemme keep these reviewz consistent! Startin’ off today iz L The Black Robbin Hood “True 2 Life”! Tha mp3 info says 1994 iz its year but sources say 1996? Start Time: 9:59 AM | End Time: 10:51 AM


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 #527) reviewed on 6.16.2010 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): Google, louisianarap.blogspot.com and various blogs online


01. “True 2 Life”
We gon start dis thang off wit tha title track; let’s see how good you come wit it!! >>> A “grandfather” anthem for you here, lol. Tha beat’s pretty cool here; typical 90’s feel for Rap music. You sound pretty good wit tha shit you spittin’ here; real shit! Your “grandfather” gave you some motivation here in tha hook… Tha 2nd verse sounds like you’re tryin’ ta live betta (motivation wise); that’s good dat you’ve recovered and readjusted yourself! Tha 3rd verse iz you “tryna be heard;” good shit… My Rating: 4.2


02. “Welcome To My Mail Race” Feat. Aaron
Interestin’ title… >>> Sounds like a different, good turn of G-Funk fa me so far wit this hook. Tha 1st verse sounds like you’re just doin’ ya thang tha way you wanna do. Tha 2nd verse’s pretty good also wit how you comin’ up. My Rating: 4.0


03. “Survivin’ The Game” Feat. Crazy Dahmer & Legend Man
What’ll this be like? >>> I like tha Master Pish sound for tha beat start; likin’ dis! You sound a lil’ like Pac here; REAL TIGHT!!! I’m REALLY likin’ tha content of tha lyrics too; GOOD-ASS SHIT!!! Sounds like a feature on tha 2nd verse? Pretty good shit right chea but not as good as tha 1st verse… ‘Preciate tha collaboration! Tha 3rd verse’s pretty good on dis too but once again, not as good as tha 1st verse! My Rating: 4.7


04. “Keep It Real” Feat. Ghinn
That’s what you do so let’s see how you deliver it! >>> LOL, no intro needed! Just a good beat wit a GR8 organ sound and you spittin’ tha hook; real shit right chea… Tha 1st verse sounds pretty gutta wit how you comin’ through… Tha 2nd verse sounds good wit how you tryna create your status; I feel ya… Tha 3rd verse has good lyrics here; interestin’ shit for tha real-lifers! My Rating: 4.1


05. “187th Ward” Feat. Crazy Dahmer
Iz this what tha “187” means? It’s a “ward?” >>> Ooh, I’m feelin’ tha “bruh”s and tha talkin’ in this lil’ intro to tha song! Pretty cool beat here too; really Southern on tha feelin’! Really keepin’ it hood here on tha 1st verse and for dis joint! Tha 2nd verse’s “all about survivin’;” you said it! LOL, you gon “be tha shootist,” lol… Ooh, for tha hook, it’s dat Pac dude, who iz Crazy Dahmer really! Tight shit and now, tha 3rd verse iz back ta you here… Pretty good but I think Crazy Dahmer could’ve handled it… My Rating: 4.3


06. “Gone Left” Feat. Midnight Mike & Shob T
Lemme hear dis… >>> Tha beat sounds cool; I wonder what this joint’ll have ta offer. Pretty interestin’ on tha 1st verse; really expressin’ how life iz. Tha 2nd verse sounds like it’s off to a gr8 start! Thumbs up ta tha features!! Or, iz dat you? I don’t know but it’s soundin’ good! Now, I believe there’s a feature vibe here on tha 3rd verse and it’s REAL HOT!! These verses are gettin’ betta as it’s “two minutes ‘til midnight;” good shit! Tha outro’s pretty active here… My Rating: 4.2


½time: This a gr8 CD so far; you holdin’ down all these jointz right chea, ya heard me! Keep up tha GR8 work as you have a 4.3 average CD rating right now!!


07. “Murder Capital”
How will this sound? I know it’ll prolly be good!! >>> LOL, anotha one wit no intro and just DELIVERIN’ tha hook immediately, lol! Tha hook’s strong (of course, it’s tha “murder capital,” lol) and tha 1st verse’s good for tha streetz too! Tha 2nd verse iz holdin’ it down fa all tha street people too! Tha 3rd verse’s pretty gutta for tha streetz too. My Rating: 4.3


08. “Make The Phone Call” Feat. Crazy Dahmer
Looks interestin’ on tha title; I wonder how personal this iz! >>> Tha beat sounds like slow G-Funk shit dat’s pretty good. LOL @ tha “errrrrr” sound in how you spit tha hook, lol! Interestin’ shit, overall… Tha 1st verse’s pretty good just like tha hook, ya dig. LOL, iz there a feature on tha 2nd verse? It doesn’t say who but I believe it’s tha Pac dude but I’m not 100% sure; interestin’ shit, especially wit tha phone call at tha end! Tha 3rd verse’s pretty good also… Or, was dat tha remainder of tha 2nd verse? I dunno but I consider it tha 3rd verse ‘cause there was a break. Okay, it’s DEFINITELY tha Crazy Dahmer dude ‘cause I hear y’all holdin’ down tha 4th verse! Nice job alternatin’ between tha verse every two lines! VERY, VERY GOOD JOB!!! My Rating: 4.4


09. “Life As A Hustla” Feat. Rooster Red
I wonder who this “rooster” iz, lol? >>> This iz pretty laidback on tha beat a lil’ bit but a lil’ faster than somethin’ completely laidback. You were only “21” at tha time this came out? LOL, here I am at Age “21” doin’ a review for you now, lol. Good rhymes comin’ out chu in tha 1st verse! It sounds REAL HOT @ 1:38 wit tha “pharmacist” part; you REALLY held tha 1st verse down!! Uh oh, “Rooster Red” comin’ through for tha 2nd verse? Shit, it ain’t even tha 2nd verse and he comin’ through REAL NICE wit tha “slangin’” shit in tha lil’ break before tha 2nd verse!! He’s now on tha 2nd verse and he sounds pretty gutta and gangsta wit tha shit he be rappin’ about! It went right to tha 3rd verse here and it’s soundin’ good too! Very consistent here wit tha rappin’!! My Rating: 4.4


10. “Dead End Street” Feat. Edward J West
Interestin’ title here; I think I DEFINITELY gon like dis kinda song since tha street name’s a “dead end!” >>> Tha beat intro’s pretty hot; definitely feelin’ it! Sounds like you’re comin’ from tha struggle here in tha 1st verse; interestin’ rhymes as they’re definitely gr8 ta hear! Tha singin’ and tha content on tha hook sounds HOT fa this kinda song! I’m likin’ it wit tha G-Funk sound! Tha 2nd verse iz expressin’ how typical white people give typical black people trouble? I can’t exactly comment on dat. I just think dat people need ta worry about issues like tha environment and tha oil spill more. Wow, tha singin’s REALLY extreme at tha end!! It fits good… My Rating: 4.4


11. “To Be A Hard Head”
Let’s see what dis iz about… >>> Ooh, tha G-Funk sound sounds good! Good shit; interestin’ wit how you’re rappin’ on dis too. “Puttin’ your life on tha line” in tha hook; interestin’… You did a pretty good job on tha 1st verse; really for tha hood here! Tha 2nd verse sounds like a “hard head” featured artist, lol? It sounds good though… Tha 3rd verse’s pretty gutta for tha content when it comes ta tha “hard heads,” lol. Tha last 1:18 looks like it gon be a lil’ outro… Pretty cool; glad you shoutin’ out tha REAL big dawgs on dis shit!! My Rating: 4.3


12. “Shark Attack” Feat. Midnight Mike, Rooster Red & Shob T
BIG collab (even though tha Pac dude ain’t on it) so you KNOW I’m lookin’ forward!!! >>> Tha intro was cool but tha beat’s DEFINITELY in tha mood here; good-ass undaground/dark feel! I’m likin’ all tha “shark” rhymes in tha 1st verse; definitely good shit! I really like tha title and it pays off for tha hook! Tha 2nd verse’s on a “shark” hunt, lol! Good-ass shit and tha 3rd verse’s soundin’ good too!! Really “protected” here! LOL, tha 4th verse’s soundin’ pretty raw on tha voice here!! Almost sounds like Redman, lol! My Rating: 4.5


Overall: Pure fire right here!!! I think you came through GR8 for ALL tha hoods in Louisiana, ESPECIALLY dat 504!! Keep doin’ tha damn thang, “L”!!


Rankings (according to my ratings):

12. “Welcome To My Mail Race” Feat. Aaron 4.0
11. “Keep It Real” Feat. Ghinn 4.1
10. “True 2 Life” 4.2
09. “Gone Left” Feat. Midnight Mike & Shob T 4.2
08. “To Be A Hard Head” 4.3
07. “Murder Capital” 4.3
06. “187th Ward” Feat. Crazy Dahmer 4.3
05. “Life As A Hustla” Feat. Rooster Red 4.4
04. “Make The Phone Call” Feat. Crazy Dahmer 4.4
03. “Dead End Street” Feat. Edward J West 4.4
02. “Shark Attack” Feat. Midnight Mike, Rooster Red & Shob T 4.5
01. “Survivin’ The Game” Feat. Crazy Dahmer & Legend Man 4.7


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 51.8
Total Songs: / 12
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Average CD Rating: 4.3 (automatically a 5-star rated CD)