Review #1,752: The Muse Gru "Never Come Close"

Reviewed on 8.10.2017 (Review #1,752)

My next review, str8 outta Lake Charles, iz The Muse Gru Never Come Close, released in 1998 on Blackeye Entertainment; let’s get it… Start Time: 1:41 AM | End Time: 2:16 AM

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, have auto-tune in your vocals, or talk about nothin’ but money and hoes (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2017 CD Review (Review #1,752) reviewed on 8.10.2017 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A

01. “You Betta Tell ‘Em”

>>> Likin’ this lil’ dark-soundin’ beat and how y’all comin’ through on tha 1^st verse, here… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s nice wit tha female voice added to it… Tha 2^nd verse’s soundin’ nice, too; good shit… With tha 3^rd verse, it’s pretty consistent; definitely diggin’ it! My Rating: 4.0

02. “Something In The Watter” feat. DJ Phill, Shaggy & Speed

>>> Plain-soundin’ beat, here; not too bad for a start wit tha 1^st verse, here… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s nice with how it sounds… Why tha extra “T” with tha “watter,” here? Hearin’ tha hook and it’s ehh…; kinda boring wit this plain sound? Rhymes can be continuin’ ta be consistent on tha 2^nd verse, but I want a nice beat, not a plain one… And, tha 3^rd verse continues ta bring it, but this kinda long fa tha rest of it… My Rating: 3.4

03. “Life Is A Blunt” feat. Turquoise Williams

>>> A lil’ betta wit this beat but still a lil’ dry… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it ain’t too bad, here… Really feelin’ tha female voice on tha hook, especially that it’s about a “blunt!” Quick and nice; good shit… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s not bad, neither; just decent verses, here… And, toppin’ it off wit tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ like anotha decent one… My Rating: 4.0

04. “Time & Time”

>>> A lil’ betta than a dry beat, here, but it’s still a lil’ dry fa tha track, overall… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s ehh… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s good, in a way that it could be “tha last time,” but that’s about it… Also, likin’ tha mysterious female voice, like tha “Blunt” track… Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ decent… Likin’ all tha “shmokin’” moments, here; good shit… Nice ending part wit tha last minute, havin’ tha female vocalize and all dat… My Rating: 3.8

05. “Mary Jane”
>>> Thought it would be a nice weed song but I find it kinda slow and a lil’ dry… Yeah, I know that’s what bud should be like/do to ya, but it’s ehh… Tha mysterious female on tha 1^st verse and hook sounds good, in some wayz…; I dig her singin’… I’ono if I can handle 4:49 of it, tho; kinda long? Tha rest kinda long but still a lil’ decent… My Rating: 3.1

06. “Devil In The Barber Shop” feat. Candy Cain

>>> Hearin’ various amouts of y’all rap on tha 1^st verse, here, and it’s decent… Hearin’ tha hook and it sounds nice wit tha aggressive voice, here; good shit… For tha most part, not too much sparkin’ my interest but I’ll keep tunin’ in… Keepin’ it goin’ wit tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ like a decent verse… I’ono, sometimes, I feel like I get lost wit who’s rappin’, at times… It seems like y’all shuffle way too much? My Rating: 3.0

07. “Even Though You Left Me”
>>> Damn, 5:54?? Startin’ off wit tha hook and it sounds like a nice lil’ slow jam; we’ll see how long my interest stays… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it sounds a lil’ betta than typical verses on here; real-life shit, here… Tha rest of this kinda boring but it iz what it iz, I guess? My Rating: 2.6

08. “Love Ain’t No Friend” feat. Candy Rain

>>> Decent singin’ on tha hook but tha beat kinda plain, tho… Tha verses are random-soundin’ ta me, here… My Rating: 3.2

½time: A 3.4-rated CD, so far… I’ono, too many dry, quiet-soundin’ tracks, here, as well as not-that-catchy verses… Sometimes, this seems more like an R&B CD than a rap one, ta me…

09. “Money Makes The World Go Round” feat. Candy Rain

>>> Catchy rappin’ and a betta-soundin’ beat, here; not too bad… Tha chick ain’t too bad wit her rappin’, as well… My Rating: 3.3

10. “Fast Life (Alize & Hennessy)” (Alize & Hennessy)
>>> This one sound like a nice lil’ party; good hook, beat and tha rappin’ ain’t bad, here… My Rating: 3.5

11. “Ninja In The Night”
>>> Decent-soundin’ track, here… Hearin’ tha verses and they ain’t bad; y’all focused on tha future, here, which I feel… Tha final verse has a lil’ more effort wit tha rappin’/pace than most of tha tracks on here… My Rating: 3.6

12. “Bring It On”

>>> Quiet-soundin’ vocals, here; oh boy… Beat ain’t too bad and it sounds nice wit tha rappin’, but tha vocals too quiet… My Rating: 2.7

13. “In Yo Space” feat. Candy Rain

>>> I’ono, kinda sounds East Coast-y to me wit tha production…; lack of interest fa me, here… My Rating: 2.2

14. “How You Want It” feat. Candy Rain

>>> Really likin’ tha alarm clock-soundin’ bass start, here! Fuckin’ catchy-ass bassline!! Tha rappin’ pretty nice, too; this gotta be tha highlight track on here! Nice job wit tha aggression and what y’all bringin’ to tha table, here! My Rating: 4.3

15. “Never Come Close” feat. Speed

>>> This one kinda quiet/dry, as well as bein’ ehh… Some of tha verses have a good effort wit tha rappin’ but it’s still a lil’ quiet on tha vocals, at times… My Rating: 2.9

16. “Can’t Believe You’re Gone” feat. Marcus

>>> Anotha long track? No wonder why some of these reviewz take fa’eva ta review…! Just a typical-soundin’ song about someone dyin’… Only thang betta wit this one iz that it’s a lil’ more upbeat than tha typical, depressin’-soundin’ tribute song… My Rating: 2.5

Overall: A good portion of these tracks were kinda long, despite tha not-so-catchy tracks, overall… I’ono, I thought this woulda been betta but it iz what it iz…

Rankings:

16.       “In Yo Space” feat. Candy Rain 2.2

15.       “Can’t Believe You’re Gone” feat. Marcus 2.5

14.       “Even Though You Left Me” 2.6

13.       “Bring It On” 2.7

12.       “Never Come Close” feat. Speed 2.9

11.        “Devil In The Barber Shop” feat. Candy Cain 3.0

10.       “Mary Jane” 3.1

09.       “Love Ain’t No Friend” feat. Candy Rain 3.2

08.       “Money Makes The World Go Round” feat. Candy Rain 3.3

07.       “Something In The Watter” feat. DJ Phill, Shaggy & Speed 3.4

06.       “Fast Life (Alize & Hennessy)” (Alize & Hennessy) 3.5

05.       “Ninja In The Night” 3.6

04.       “Time & Time” 3.8

03.   “Life Is A Blunt” feat. Turquoise Williams 4.0

02.   “You Betta Tell ‘Em” 4.0

01.   “How You Want It” feat. Candy Rain 4.3

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                       52.1

Total Songs:                       / 16

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Average CD Rating: 3.3

Review #1,641: X-Mob "Paper Chasing"

Reviewed on 2.09.2017 (Review #1,641)

X-Mob Paper Chasing’s my next review, outta Lake Charles, released in 1997 on Par-Le Records! Start Time: 3:07 PM | End Time: 4:04 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, have auto-tune in your vocals, or talk about nothin’ but money and hoes (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2017 CD Review (Review #1,641) reviewed on 2.09.2017 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A

01. “Intro” feat. L-Dog

D-Wiz & T-Rex beat... >>> Nice beat; good, anticipatin’ start, here… My Rating: N/A

02. “Mob Or Die” feat. Pimp C

Pimp on tha beat, as well! >>> Sounds pretty pure on tha beat/hook, here! Definitely official, here! Can’t deny it!! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty tight, here; gotta luv it! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s soundin’ pretty nice, as well…! We keepin’ it goin’ wit tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ pretty jammin’ fa tha ‘90s south, here! My Rating: 4.7

03. “Paper Chasin’” feat. Knucklehead

Lev Berlak on tha beat! >>> A lil’ dry on tha beat, here, but still sounds nice and southern… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s pretty good, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s soundin’ straight; can’t deny it… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s soundin’ decent, here, as well… Tha 3^rd verse sounds pretty nice, too; what else can I say? My Rating: 4.0

04. “The Game Is So Dirty”

D-Wiz & T-Rex on tha beat… >>> Beat ain’t bad, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and y’all got this on lock, as far as this undaground game… Definitely diggin’ tha eerie beat on tha hook, here! Great job wit tha hook; it’s fuckin’ real!! Hate how “the game is so dirty!!” Hearin’ tha rest of this and it’s pretty nice; good shit! My Rating: 4.5

05. “The People We Love” feat. Michelle R. O’Neal & Mike G

No-Face production… >>> Sounds like a nice lil’ creepy intro, here…; dope hook from Michelle!! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s soundin’ nice, here… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s pretty nice, as well… And, we got a 3^rd verse, here, keepin’ it movin’… My Rating: 4.2

06. “Good Times” feat. Pimp C

I will give this a good review/rating, but I cannot tolerate this song, anymore, as of October 15, 2011!! I’m a lil’ better about it, now ‘cause of how stressful my job/life has been, lately, but listen: On October 15, 2011, I was with an artist from Baton Rouge, LA, that flew up to see me in PA. I played this on my radio show and that ‘artist’ (person, whateva you wanna call ‘em) threw $2,000 at me while I was filmin’ footage for my radio show’s episode. Right after that, dude robbed me outta $555 and it’s like, who in tha fuck wanna hear this?!? >>> Dope beat from Pimp; dope verses; vibin’, great-southern hook… My Rating: 4.3

07. “To Da Ballers” feat. E.B.W.D. & Mike G

Mannie Fresh doin’ tha beat! >>> Sounds like a catchy lil’ tune wit tha hook, here; decent beat for Mannie, tho… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s soundin’ pretty nice, here… Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2^nd verse, here, keepin’ it movin’, slowly… Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse and it’s soundin’ pretty nice ta make this continue… And, a 2^nd ½ of tha 3^rd verse, here, a lil’ more southern… Hmm…, I’m likin’ tha hook a lil’ betta, now, wit how tha beat sounds, in tha background… It’s like, hey, if “Good Times” can be a 4.3, why can’t this be, right?! My Rating: 4.3

½time: A consistent, dope lil’ southern CD fa tha south, here, as it’s a 4.3-rated CD!! Definitely gotta keep it movin’!!

08. “Changing Faces”

Joseph “Governor” Flowers on tha beat! >>> Sounds like an interestin’ beat, here; definitely feelin’ tha vibe! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty nice; great job!! Hearin’ tha hook and it gives me a weird, but excellent vibe that tha times are “changing!” Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it sounds like a nice lil’ “Par-Le” party, here…! And, here’s tha 3^rd verse, here, keepin’ it movin’ in a nice way! My Rating: 4.4

09. “I-10”

Mannie Fresh track! >>> No intro needed! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty nice, here! Definitely feelin’ tha Mob’s perspective of tha south, here! Mannie did a nice job wit this beat, this time! Tha previous Mannie beat was decent, but this pure!! Hearin’ tha hook and it’s a pretty dope hook about “cocaine;” definitely dope, lol! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse, here, and it’s pretty nice, as well… Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse and it’s pretty nice, as this continues ta keep tha consistency up! My Rating: 4.4

10. “Us” feat. Kennon McKinney & L-Dog

D-Wiz beat… >>> Decent lil’ beat, here; feelin’ it… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s soundin’ pretty nice… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s pretty nice and simple… Keepin’ it movin’ with tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ pretty nice… And, a 3^rd verse, keepin’ tha street content comin’ along, here… My Rating: 4.1

11. “Is U A G”

D-Wiz & T-Rex beat… >>> Anotha one wit no intro needed; definitely dope! Hearin’ tha hook and it’s a boss’ life, here! Feelin’ tha anthemic hook! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s soundin’ nice wit this beat! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ pretty nice, as well… Tha 3^rd verse iz soundin’ nice, here, as tha “Girbauds” are holdin’ it down, here! My Rating: 4.2

12. “Stunt’n Like A Goodgirl” feat. Nelson

Mannie Fresh doin’ this beat, as well! >>> Interestin’ thumpin’ in tha beginning, here… Hearin’ tha hook and it sounds catchy wit this male voice, on tha hook… Decent beat from Fresh, here; let’s see how tha verses go… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and y’all layin’ it down, here, as far as how these girlz go slutty!! Keepin’ it movin’ with tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ pretty nice… Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse and it’s soundin’ nice, as well… My Rating: 4.0

13. Outro

D-Wiz & T-Rex-produced outro, here… >>> Nice lil’ beat fa this outro, here! Tha south iz in tha buildin’!! My Rating: N/A

14. “Bonus Track”
Hmm…? No producer listed… >>> Should we call this, “What You Gon Do?” Dope hook; nice lil’ beat, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s soundin’ nice fa this undaground hustle! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2^nd verse, here, soundin’ pretty nice… Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse and it’s soundin’ pretty laidback, here… Sounds like Pimp C on tha 4^th verse? Dope shit, here! My Rating: 4.2

Overall: Definitely a consistent-ass CD, here! Gotta luv what y’all brought to tha table, here! Southern vibes at its finest!! Can’t deny pure-soundin’ southern music!! Can’t wait till I make my debut in Louisiana, soon! Shit gon be on-n-poppin’!!

Rankings:

12.       “Paper Chasin’” feat. Knucklehead 4.0

11.        “Stunt’n Like A Goodgirl” feat. Nelson 4.0

10.       “Us” feat. Kennon McKinney & L-Dog 4.1

09.       “Is U A G” 4.2

08.       “The People We Love” feat. Michelle R. O’Neal & Mike G 4.2

07.       “Bonus Track” 4.2

06.       “Good Times” feat. Pimp C 4.3

05.       “To Da Ballers” feat. E.B.W.D. & Mike G 4.3

04.       “I-10” 4.4

03.   “Changing Faces” 4.4

02.   “The Game Is So Dirty” 4.5

01.   “Mob Or Die” feat. Pimp C 4.7

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      51.3

Total Songs:                      / 12

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Average CD Rating: 4.3 (automatically a 5-star-rated CD)

Review #455: X-Mob "Ghetto Mail"

Reviewed on 5.07.2010 (Review #455)




It’s now time fa my 4th review today (already)!! Up next iz X-Mob wit “Ghetto Mail”; let’s see what dis shit’s all about!! Par-Le Records in tha buildin’!! Start Time: 3:20 PM | End Time: 4:13 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 #455) reviewed on 5.07.2010 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. Intro
Tha start of dis CD… What will you bring dis time to tha table? >>> Interestin’ scene goin’ on here; luv these kinds o’ intros!! My Rating: N/A


02. “Watcha Gone Do” Feat. Pimp C
Likin’ how tha title looks right chea, ya dig! Let’s see what we got goin’ on fa tha startin’ song!! >>> Ooh, tha production sounds like HOT Baton Rouge production I would hear these dayz!! C doin’ tha damn thang on tha hook; he supplied it nicely! You’re on tha 1st verse here and you got dat good, refreshin’ sound (almost soundin’ like some Late 2000’s-type shit)! Gotta luv tha street shit to tha fullest!! Glad you’re REALLY keepin’ these streetz hot wit dis music!!! Tha 2nd verse sounds good; glad y’all a group on dis undaground Rap shit right chea! Ooh, tha Pimp hopped onta tha 3rd verse right chea, spittin’ some good street shit! My Rating: 4.5


03. “Pistol & Powder”
RAW-type of title right chea; DEFINITELY gon look forward ta it!! >>> Tha beat in tha beginning sounds pretty good fa a start since it’s quiet. I hear tha hook (as tha beat kicks in) and it sounds hot; good shit wit dis street shit to tha fullest!! Tha 1st verse iz DEFINITELY for tha streetz right chea! If you ain’t from tha streetz, you CAN’T relate ta this!! I’m not from tha streetz but I enjoy hearin’ ‘bout dis shit, ya dig! Tha 2nd verse keeps this shit hot! It’s all about consistent street shit to tha fullest! Tha 3rd verse sounds good on dis shit, ya dig! Glad y’all team up GR8 as a group when y’all spit consistent street shit! My Rating: 4.4


04. “Ghetto Mail”
Tha title track right chea… Let’s see what y’all got wid it… >>> Tha beat’s cool and tha hook sounds good too. What’s up wit tha “ghetto mail” anyway? I guess I gotta keep hearin’… Nice job contributin’ to tha 1st verse, ya dig. Sounds like some raw, street shit comin’ through outta tha 2nd verse. Tha voice DEFINITELY sounds good fa dis shit right chea! Keepin’ this shit comin’, tha 3rd verse DEFINITELY has a REAL GR8 sound to it wit tha “let my nuts hang”-type intro to tha verse! Most definitely, you’re DEFINITELY bringin’ a NICE street sound ta dis shit right chea!! My Rating: 4.3


05. “Come Take A Look”
What’ll I be “lookin’” at? Let’s see dis shit right chea… >>> Not bad fa a start; y’all spittin’ real-life rhymes so dat’s a plus! Tha hook sounds good; glad y’all keepin’ it gangsta in it fa dis joint right chea! Tha 2nd verse has more street shit goin’ on; thumbs up fa all tha content y’all spittin’!! Keepin’ it up, tha 3rd verse has more shit ta offer; thumbs up ta songs havin’ three verses! My Rating: 4.1


06. “Gz IV Life”
I like how tha title looks once again!! Let’s hear a HOT six minutes right now!! >>> Tha beat sounds like it’s sprangin’, lol. I like how it sprangs outta nowhere, ya dig. Interestin’ street shit comin’ outta this verse right chea and I’m likin’ how y’all deliver tha rhymes! Tha hook sounds good; 100% hood shit right chea, ya dig!! Comin’ through wit a gangsta perspective on tha start to tha 2nd verse right chea I see…! Most definitely, y’all got dis shit on lock!! Tha 3rd verse has more gr8 street shit comin’ outta it! I feel like I can invision where you’re at and what tha scene looks like based off how you spit it! My Rating: 4.3


½time: Soundin’ like a GR8 CD from y’all!! This CD DEFINITELY has a lotta hood shit goin’ on so that’s DEFINITELY a plus dat y’all just keepin’ it as street as possible!! Keep up tha gr8 work ‘cause tha average CD rating fa this CD so far iz at a NICE 4.3!!


07. “To Da Ballers (Radio)”
Radio edit? Iz there a dirty version somewhere… No, there izn’t so I gon just review dis version. >>> Pretty good beat right chea and tha hook sounds good wit this GR8 vibe!! Definitely some good quality hood/good times-type o’ rhymes comin’ through in tha 1st verse right chea! Tha start to tha 2nd verse sounds anticipatin’ fa tha ladies wit, “Can I get it wet?” and they sayin’, “Yeah!” Tha dude on tha 3rd verse “smellin’” good fa dis shit right chea as he “smellin’ like dat Mary Jane” and spittin’ good hood lyrics! Ooh, tha 3rd verse split in ½ here wit some good shit bein’ spit in tha 2nd ½ of tha 3rd verse! My Rating: 4.2


08. “Keith”
Who’s “Keith?” >>> Uh oh, looks like he’s a trouble-maker! Interestin’ rhymes right chea ‘bout dis “Keith” dude as y’all tryin’ ta get through his bullshit in tha hood. Tha 1st verse just REALLY keepin’ it hood!! Y’all DEFINITELY sound like y’all grown from tha “Keith” situation ‘cause y’all spit some good-ass shit! I like how there’s an outro on this shit right chea; thumbs up ta tha talkin’! My Rating: 4.0


09. “The Game”
This a long joint right chea; how will y’all do wit it? >>> A long phone call in tha beginning (only 36 seconds). Interestin’ hook dat sounds like it’s whinin’, in a funny way, “I don’t give a fuuuck!” Tha 1st verse sounds pretty smooth right chea… Nice and long ta where y’all explained a lot, ya dig. Tha 2nd verse sounds motivated; “I’ve been writin’ rhymes.” I don’t have much ta say about it but good job… Tha 3rd verse has some shit goin’ on… I can’t really comment on it ‘cause I don’t know what ta say… kinda ta where this song’s gettin’ a lil’ too long… My Rating: 3.6


10. “Jacking In The South”
There’s a LOT of it now! Let’s see what y’all gotta say about it, ’95 style!! >>> Soundin’ pretty good in tha beat and tha 1st verse has y’all “ready ta go ta war;” prepared-ass shit! Sounds like a bunch of shit goin’ on around tha 1:25 – 1:35 mark; nice job exchangin’ positions in verses! Nice job throughout tha whole thang here and it sounds raw at tha end wit tha “stealin’” shit! My Rating: 4.1


11. “Ghetto Mail (Radio)”
Thanx for tha radio edit! See #4 fa tha review!


12. “Playa Hater (Outro)”
Oh, an outro/song? Let’s see how it sounds! >>> Sounds like a lil’ smooth beat ta go wit tha endin’… I’m actually feelin’ tha lil’ sample ta go wit dis kinda joint. I’m guess y’all just gon talk about these “playa haters” ova dis beat like an outro. Sounds like y’all gonna rap or somethin’ on this… Okay, here it iz, finally, a lil’ afta 2:30. Sounds good fa what it was; it was short so I gon rate it a lil’ somethin’. My Rating: 3.7


Overall: Nice job wit dis CD right chea! Tha hood lyrics DEFINITELY pay off when I hear ‘em and you KNOW I luv ‘em!! Keep up tha gr8 work, guys!


Rankings (according to my ratings):

10. “The Game” 3.6
09. “Playa Hater (Outro)” 3.7
08. “Keith” 4.0
07. “Jacking In The South” 4.1
06. “Come Take A Look” 4.1
05. “To Da Ballers” 4.2
04. “Gz IV Life” 4.3
03. “Ghetto Mail” 4.3
02. “Pistol & Powder” 4.4
01. “Watcha Gone Do” Feat. Pimp C 4.5

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 41.2
Total Songs: / 10
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Average CD Rating: 4.1

Review #271: X-Mob "Handlin' Thangs"

Reviewed on 7.11.2009 (Review #271)

Ya boy FrankieThaLuckyDog 'bout ta close out 1994 in my Louisiana Reviewz Marathon!! This tha last 1994 CD I'm reviewin' outta Louisiana and this marathon: X-Mob "Handlin' Thangs"! I gon start this shit off at 2:08 PM, tha birthday time of my boy Yung Yola (FREE YUNG YOLA!!!!!!!!!!!)!!! Start Time: 2:08 PM | End Time: 2:43 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 #271) reviewed on 7.11.2009 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.


01. "I-10"
Ooh, an "I-10" anthem; lemme see what we got here!! >>> Sounds like a long beat intro... Nice siren in tha beginning though. Tha beginning sounds pretty good, and your rappin' iz pretty good. Tha 1st verse did its thang; really feelin' what you got on this shit, especially tha "cocaine" part in tha hook! Tha 2nd verse iz soundin' good too; nice shit right here! Really feelin' what's bein' spit right chea. Tha 3rd verse here sounds like it "a fucked up journey;" as long as you "keep yo hustle on," you'll be aight. Yea, "Baton Rouge, my destination;" nice part! I'm DYIN' ta go ta Baton Rouge one of these dayz!! Yea, tha "still got dope" part keeps you motivated (on tha [I think] 3rd verse)! Yea, fuckin' luvin' these drug lines!! "Trunk fulla bricks!" My Rating: 4.4


02. "Roll So Deep"
Should be anotha great song from you, ya dig! >>> Interesting lyrics here; good job on tha 1st verse. I like tha 2nd verse here wit "one day, you're rollin' hard. Tha next day, ...quicksand." Tha 3rd verse iz nice too, especially since you be "slangin' cocaine," and all tha rhymes about what be goin' on in yo hood. My Rating: 4.2


03. "Cominatcha"
Looks catchy (as in one word); lookin' forward!! >>> Great attitude on this shit; great voice too!! Yea, "fulla dat dank;" nuthin' but STREET SHIT right chea!! I like tha "nigga burn blunts like we chillin' in Jamaica" part! Glad ya "cominatme" like this (wit a song like this)! Much betta attitude on tha 2nd verse!! Real tight rappin' here, especially wit tha attitude continuing!! Sounded REAL GREAT around tha 2:30 mark!! I like how you said "Louisiana," soundin' like "Lou-ze-ana;" I say it as "Lou-ee-z-ana." Glad this verse iz so fuckin' long!! My Rating: 4.5


½time: This looks like it a REAL GOOD CD so far!!! Keep doin' ya thang, X-Mob!! Tight shit right here!!


04. "Life Of A Gangsta"
This iz what I wanna hear!! Lemme hear it right now!! >>> Sad ta hear you "only 19, and you locked in this joint." Nice, gangsta survivin' lyrics goin' on in tha 1st verse here. Tha hook iz real; great shit, livin' tha "life of a gangsta." Tha 2nd verse iz real; nuthin' but real shit comin' from this shit right here!! I like tha "slangin' dope all night in tha park 'til tha sun come up" part; just real shit goin' on here!! Tha 3rd verse iz here, and yea, "street life iz tha only life you know;" who wouldn't like some shit like this?!? Great lyrical song! My Rating: 4.3


05. "Jealous Ass Niggas"
Anotha tight title = anotha tight song!! >>> Nice start wit this shit here, and at :50, it was that "dunn-dunn-dunn-dunn" Bounce sound!! Nice "makin' money" lyrics goin' on here afta that too. Tha hook was cool, but tha 2nd verse here iz soundin' like where tha 1st verse left off! Nice job right there! Too bad it only 2 verses... My Rating: 4.2


06. "Living The Life"
Anotha title ta go wit this CD! >>> Yea, fa "all my peoples in Louisiana!" That's tha RIGHT way ta start a song off!! Yea, "livin' tha life of a nigga from tha boot;" TIGHT SHIT!! REAL GREAT street lyrics here. Glad you "countin' up loot" in tha hook too; great shit here!! Tha 2nd verse iz here, and it's soundin' REAL CATCHY wit tha dude from X-Mob on there!! Really felt that 2nd verse! Yea, a 3rd verse here!! I like tha "I'm not Fat Joe" part. Ooh, a 4th verse here too! Good job there, as this shit iz tha shit! My Rating: 4.5


07. Hollarinatcha
Looks like #3... I hope we have a good ending song 'cause if it 4.0 or higher, then this an automatic 5* CD!!! >>> Real slow beat here... Oh wait, iz this just shout outs? Then, it's already a 5* CD!!! Yea, you said, "buku!" Great shout outs, especially since y'all mention yo "niggaz in Baton Rouge!" Who's "James 'Buku' Williams?" That's cool that he got "buku" in his name! Real good shout outs, especially wit tha end, "can't fa'get tha whole fuckin' boot!" My Rating: N/A


Overall: Well, 2x in a row in my marathon I reviewed a 5* rated CD!!! This shit was tight! X-Mob, keep doin' tha damn thang!! Tha lyrics & rhymes surpassed tha beats, surprisingly.


Rankings (according to my ratings):

06. "Jealous Ass Niggas" 4.2
05. "Roll So Deep" 4.2
04. "Life Of A Gangsta" 4.3
03. "I-10" 4.4
02. "Cominatcha" 4.5
01. "Living The Life" 4.5


Average CD Review:

Total Score: 26.1
Total Songs: / 6
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Average CD Rating: 4.4 (automatically a 5-star-rated CD)

^ Surprised it beat tha U.N.L.V. "Straight Out Tha Gutta" CD I just reviewed!