Reviewed on 3.25.2013 (Review #1,279)
Got
another review up next and I know it
gon be way betta than tha previous
review I just did, where tha artist sounded very mainstream-like for my Louisiana tastes!
Unsigned artist from Plaquemine: Eddie
Starks—who just requested to put his new CD on DatPiff—Power Move (The Mixtape)! I’m anticipated for this ‘cause Eddie
Starks, to me, iz a rare artist; only heard three songs from him outta tha
three years I’ve known him! Glad he ain’t on tha level everyone’s tryna be wit
releasing almost 40 – 100 songs a year-type bullshit! Also, why a “mixtape;”
why can’t this just be an ‘album’? People need to stop usin’ that word ‘cause
mixtapes don’t stop with cold/fade endings, and usually contain mixing and
hosting; learn, people!! Start Time:
7:39 PM | End Time: 9:09 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 use tha word “swag” frequently, have auto-tune in your vocals, or
talk about nothin’ but money and hoes 100,000x (which I consider ‘typical’
topics), I’m not buyin’ it! After I
was robbed by an artist who claimed they “get money,” hearin’ about how much
you “got money” and anything “money” really bothers me. If you have not done
business wit me before, I won’t tolerate “money” talk in tha music!!
© 2013 CD Review (Review #1,279)
reviewed on 3.25.2013 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.
01.
“Come Down” Feat. Tamarah Esi
Wonder
what this gon be like for a starting song, produced by Ray@Absolut Beatz?
>>> Nice beginning beat start, as it transitioned into tha hook…
Likin’ this En Vogue-soundin’ singer on tha hook; good shit! Here you are on
tha 1st verse, feelin’ like a great dude in his 20s! Tha 2nd
verse sounds good, too, wit how you comin’ through on this shit, strictly for
tha 225! My Rating: 4.4
02.
“So High” Feat. Fancy
I
wonder who this Fancy iz…? Produced by Zachary “Zone”
Glaros, here… >>> Nice start wit tha female; iz that Fancy? First
person I thought of was Big Fancy, but I doubt it’s him… Feelin’ tha hook wit
tha both of y’all; you sound nice and “high” wit how you say tha words in tha
hook! Good shit! Tha 1st verse sounds good wit how you put
everything together… Can’t deny your rhymes, since they can be snuck into tha
song well, unlike some random ‘90s baby screamin’, “I’m gettin’ money and
hoes,” smh! Tha 2nd verse almost reminds me of Plies in tha
beginning, wit how you sound, but it’s still good… My Rating: 4.2
03.
“I’m Jiggin’, I’m Leanin’”
Tha
first song I’m hearin’ from you wit just you on it! Gbaby beat; hope it sounds
good…! >>> Sounds like a nice, simple hook. However, I wish tha beat
sounded more Louisiana
than tha boring mainstream bullshit… Sounds like typical rhymes in tha 1st
verse, but I can feel ‘em when it comes outta your mouth. It sounds like you
would be real cool to hang wit, although you seem way more advanced wit me wit
how your life iz… Nice ending to tha 1st verse wit tha really fast
part! Tha 2nd verse sounds like you havin’ fun, once again; lots of
“racks” and “hoes,” too, I see… My
Rating: 4.2
04.
“I Luv Money” Feat. Foxx
Should
I just skip this stupid title? Zachary
“Zone” Glaros on tha beat… >>> I
really like tha beat; definitely that Louisiana-type shit I was lookin’ for in
tha previous song! Now, I may not feel straight hearin’ tha hook, but it’s
pretty good wit Foxx on it. Even him on tha 1st verse’s soundin’
good wit his energy; nice and consistent! Ooh, really likin’ how you’re comin’
through on tha 2nd verse, especially tha beginning of it!! Very
catchy shit you deliverin’ on tha 2nd verse; good job, Starx!! My Rating: 4.5
05.
“Do It Again” Feat. Melloboy
Looks
like it gon be interestin’ wit this newbie on tha feature and tha beat! >>> Startin’ off wit a girl on tha phone in
tha beginning; how hard was it to get dat? Oh, this feature’s a singer? Ehh,
decent on tha hook, includin’ tha beat…; at least this sounds like music that’s
above local standards. Like, I hate when those no-name rappers get random
singers on tha hooks, and it sounds like an online beat or some bullshit; this
iz above dat… You’re on tha 1st verse, comin’ through wit some
action fa these ladies! Did you say, “I like tha way you shiiiit,” lol? LOL!
Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it sounds good like tha 1st
verse. I hear that part again before tha hook; sounds like, “shave;” forgot
girls shaved for a second… My Rating: 4.1
06.
“Part Of Tha Game” Feat. Max Minelli & Livesosa
I
dunno why people think Max Minelli’s name iz a compound word, lol… Either way,
let’s see what this gon sound like wit Zachary “Zone”
Glaros on tha beat! >>> Feelin’ tha beat a whole lot; sounds like some
quality, underground-type shit Kevin Gates would rap on! You’re on tha 1st
verse and it sounds good; if tha “money gon come and tha money gon go,” I hope
you send me $100 to put tha whole album on YouTube! Ahh, tha hook has a lotta
shit that doesn’t sound like it’s for me wit tha lyrics, but tha singing sounds
good… Max’s on tha 2nd verse, comin’ through wit some nice,
in-your-30s-with-experience-type shit… I neva could fit in a “wifebeata…” But,
I like when peeps wear ‘em; I guess I like it since it’s tha opposite of me…
Hearin’ tha final hook and these lyrics on tha hook are startin’ ta bother me; no
wonder why rarely anyone takes me serious… My
Rating: 4.3
07.
“Body Drop”
Yes,
anotha solo song by you, produced by Zachary
“Zone” Glaros!! >>> Sounds like you
luv thinkin’ ‘bout “killing” wit that intro… I wish people would put tha
pussy-ass gunz away and just not beef wit people; it’s so simple!! Hearin’ you rap on tha 1st verse and your
voice sounds a lil’ different than usual; almost reminds me of Sean Paul of tha
YoungBloodZ… Tha hook sounds good wit how you deliver it; nice and catchy!
Really short song, lol… My Rating: 4.3
08.
“Down Here” Feat. Kevin Gates
Would’ve
neva guessed who produced this song; good thing it’s one of those unknown
producers for me; Ray@Absolut Beatz on tha beat! Tha first song I heard from
you where you were tha main artist, and I still have it on my iPod!! Deleted
quite a bit of Louisiana
songs since I added this song, but you survived! As far as tha song, I think
this iz a really good collaboration. I think you discovered me, but I don’t
remember, since it was three years ago. Tha rhymes sound good and tha beat’s
good enough for tha undaground! You got tha good flow and you even sound like
you’re really enjoyin’ this joint!
Tha hook sounds real nice, too, wit all tha “down here” and “it’s retarded”
shit; straight-up gangsta shit!! Even got Gates doin’ a real nice job on tha 2nd verse, too, comin’ through wit
a lotta catchy shit for tha streetz and all over!! I really like his “a target”
and “I’m sorry” parts; nice and catchy, delivered real nice!!! You’re on tha 1st ½ of tha 3rd
verse, comin’ through wit more of your great shit for tha streetz! Also, you
got Gates on tha 2nd ½ of tha 3rd verse, comin’ through
wit mo shit for tha streetz to embrace! I have a feelin’ this gon be my
top-rated song on “here,” but we’ll see what’s my top-rated new song I neva
heard before! My Current Rating: 4.9
09.
“What Yo Name Is” Feat. Livesosa
I
like tha way you put tha title wit tha “yo,” keepin’ it street! Zachary “Zone” Glaros on tha beat, here! >>>
Wow, wtf @ tha intro & hook!?! *Skips* You’re older than me and you’re
puttin’ this shit out??? My Rating: 1.0
½time: Well, so far, this iz a
classic-soundin’ CD… ‘til #9 came; why??!? Tha CD rating just dropped 4/10s of
a point, thanx to that shit, smfh!! Currently, you only stand at a 4.0 for
tha CD rating… You had tha potential for five stars, but you still embrace
a-tune at your age and 2013, smh?
10.
“Paper My Paramour”
What’s
a “paramour”? I’m guessin’ wit that other P-word that bothers me in tha title,
it must have to do wit priority? Zachary
“Zone” Glaros on tha beat, here; try to
revive my excited anticipation! >>> So, you’re comparin’ “paper” to a
“bitch”? O…K…then… Though I’m not into samples, thumbs up to havin’ Sade “No
Ordinary Love” as tha sample on tha hook; wouldn’t’ve expected dat wit “paper”
in tha title! Rhymes aren’t too bad in tha 1st verse; as long as I’m
sarcastically thinkin’ it’s ‘bout a bitch, then things’ll be fine. I hope you
do plenty of services wit me, since this “paper” ain’t a problem! Tha 2nd
verse ain’t too bad, either; nice lil’ song… My Rating: 4.2
11.
“Pop That” Feat. Q-Red & D-Boi
Before
I get into this, lemme say a lil’ somethin’ real quick (‘cause of one of tha
features & tha producer): I wanna get in touch wit this Justine girl!!! I
tried addin’ her on Facebook, and I even had
to pay $1.00 to write her a message (so it’s not marked as spam)!! Glad I
got her on tha screen, right now!! Ooh, my desktop background changed to tha
hot weathergirl from tha local news station, too!! *With a shy point of view*
Oh, time fa me ta get ready fa this wit Q-Red on tha beat!!! >>>
Usually, in this case of feelin’ uncomfortable, my feedback’s a lil’ limited.
However, because of tha DatPiff upload, I’ll provide full feedback. As far as
tha beat, it sounds pretty nice, here, as always! Really likin’ tha sounds in
tha background, includin’ how y’all comin’ through wit tha “pop that pussy”
shit on tha hook! Here you are on tha 1st verse, comin’ through wit
some nice shit! Didn’t know you knew about “Instagram and Twitter,” since
you’ve been away durin’ 2011 & 2012, fa me. But, you did a nice job on tha
1st verse! Here’s Q-Red on tha 2nd verse—oh, Justine!!! Feelin’ tha rhymes,
although listenin’ to him reminds me of a diabetic who’s ready to die who eats
a lot of chocolate and sweets!! But, I definitely felt how he came through on
tha 2nd verse!! Too bad I’ve been waitin’ 793 dayz fa him ta thank
me for my awards from 2010; how much longer am I waiting?!? :( Got D-Boi on tha
3rd verse; sounds like a random rapper that was randomly thrown on
tha track… Doesn’t sound bad, since it flows on this track. My Rating: 4.7
12.
“So Slow” Feat. G-Sharp
G-Sharp
on tha beat; hope this ain’t wack or anything… >>> Good, it’s a
Texas/Southern-soundin’ “syrup” song!! Definitely
likin’ tha beat and content on tha hook; that G-Sharp dude does a nice job singin’!! Feels like a real nice ride, here!! I go “so slow”
when drivin’, at times, to save gas, while New York people luv ruinin’ tha environment,
smh! You’re on tha 1st verse, comin’ through, feelin’ good fa tha
south, here! Tha 2nd verse sounds nice; “sippin’ on dat yellow!” You
really advanced wit how you live life, it seems like? Risky! Ironic what you
“sittin’ on,” lol! Birthdayz!!! Gotta luv ‘em!! My Rating: 4.4
13.
“I’m On Air” Feat. Mouse On Tha Track
Oh,
double set of producers; didn’t realize two produced this. Both J Buc &
Ray@Absolut Beatz doin’ tha production, here; of course, I know this one,
courtesy of you! However, it entered tha worst year ever (2011) wit me, and I
think I only kept, like, 60 songs that I aired
that year because I got robbed & my cousin died of a heroin overdose within
tha final month of tha year. :( Bad memories!! But, at least I finally talk to
you on tha phone, so we can make good memories now! As for tha song, just like
wit “Down Here”, this iz real catchy, and Mouse does a real nice job on tha hook!! Tha beat from Buc & Ray sounds like
Mouse, but it’s so nice, tha way I
luv it!! You’re on tha 1st verse, comin’ through wit your fun
studio-type shit that I luv!! Mouse, of course, does a nice job on tha 2nd
verse, too! That voice of his definitely
provides tha catchiness for tha track!! Sometimes, this song’ll come on in my
head, when I’m in a good, new place, and it’ll make me feel good! Talk about
how your music has value! Good shit on tha 3rd verse, too; I like
how you end it wit your name, too!! My
Current Rating: 4.7
14.
“Real Life” Feat. Dorsey & Mo-C
Interestin’
features; lookin’ forward to hearin’ ‘em! I hope they rap, but I have a feelin’
that one sings… Zachary
“Zone” Glaros on tha beat… >>>
Sounds like an anticipatin’ Kevin Gates song; nice hook, wit a few lyrics!!
Hearin’ tha 1st verse and I like that line, “Feelin’ like tha nigga
who was left out,” or whateva;” that’s how I’ve felt since tha day I was born,
sadly! Great job on tha 1st verse, though! I think this you on tha 2nd
verse, comin’ through wit some nice shit! Oh wait, “Starks told me;” neva mind,
it’s one of tha features, but it sounds nice! I guess y’all must be family or
best friends ‘cause y’all sound real similar… I think this iz you on tha 3rd
verse, now, and it sounds nice wit tha flow… My Rating: 4.3
15.
“I’ma Ack” Feat. Mr. Dixon, Shoeshine & Monkeyrat
Some
names here on tha features… Reg on tha beat, so let’s see what gon happen…
>>> Oh, I like this! Tha beat sounds real nice and undaground, as well
as tha undaground dude on tha hook!! Holla at me!! Ooh, a “Ghosttown”
reprasenta, too, on tha 1st verse! Definitely some nice shit bein’ spit; keep ackin’!! Anotha newbie on tha 2nd verse; feelin’ it a whole lot!! Reminds me of tha first time
hearin’ tha dayz of Young Ready!! Feels like I can neva get those times back,
but hearin’ that dude on tha 2nd verse just makes it feel like it’s
2008 again!! Tha 3rd verse sounds nice, here; where were you,
Starks? Iz this you? Can’t deny this… My
Rating: 4.5
16.
“Still Gettin’ Money” Feat. D. Berry,
Big Rome & C-Loc
A
#16 joint has DJ B-Real on tha beat!! However, tha title ain’t for me, but this
looks like an interestin’ collaboration; let’s see what we got goin’ on wit
it!! >>> Well, tha beat sounds nice, but there’s a real weak beginning
wit a gay voice, here. :( I won’t skip, but it’ll cost you a good portion of
tha points, Starks! Hook’s hella gay between tha lyrics and how it sounds; if
it wasn’t for that overlapping voice on tha hook, I would’ve skipped, since
there’s a really gay a-tuned voice in tha background! Here’s tha 1st
verse; it sounds decent/good fa this Louisiana
shit. Too bad whoever did tha filenames iz a dickrider, as they put C-Loc first
in tha ID, instead of tha other dudes, smh! At least tha back cover’s correct!
Tha 2nd verse sounds okay, but they’re way too obsessed wit “money.” Bigg Loc’s on tha 3rd
verse; sounds like he’s a teenager/younger than me wit these rhymes… Not really
into them, but it’s still listenable, in a way. Ehh, this sucked overall,
though. Ugh @ tha ear-bleeding last 15 seconds; how much dick was in that
dude’s mouth?!?!?!? My Rating: 1.5
17.
“I’m Out Chea” Feat. Ceddybu, Mu-Mu & Cadillac
Can
we return to normal??? J Buc doin’ tha beat, here; hope it’s tha truth!!!
>>> Yea, sounds like a nice beat; heard his gunshot sound effect, so I
figured it was him before I saw tha ID! Ehh, anotha “money” beginning? How
obsessed can you be, Eddie? But, tha 1st verse sounds good from you,
either way. Whoa, really distracted from Ceddybu comin’ outta nowhere on tha
hook; can’t figure out what I’m typin’… Gettin’ in your veins wit dat voice!!!
Nice and crazy delivery on tha hook!! Also, those lyrics fit this song real nice on tha hook; crazy!!! Tha 2nd
verse sounds good, too, from (I assume) Mu-Mu, comin’ through wit some good
shit you can feel in tha club, from a newbie! Cadillac’s on tha 3rd
verse, it sounds like, comin’ through like a pill-poppin’ animal!! Feelin’ his
big body-type shit; hope I hang wit him one day, without any bad people
around!! My Rating: 4.7
18.
“Tryna Get It” Feat. Locco
Ooh,
this looks like it gon be good, wit B Eazy on tha beat! Hard Body Productions
style!! >>> Sounds nice; glad I don’t hear everyone’s beat tags on
most of tha tracks!! Don’t know why B-Real’s new beat tag was on his; no beat
tags iz only another way to resurrect where quality rap music was!! Oh, so this
iz a “money” song, too? Whateva; at least it sounds good wit Locco on tha hook!
Great voice; stay motivated!! You’re on tha 1st verse, comin’
through wit a motivated mindset; keep it up!! You on tha 2nd verse,
too, comin’ through wit some nice shit fa tha ride! Glad you keepin’ shit up!!
Ooh, an extra outro from Locco, too! “Ma’fuckaz!!” My Rating: 4.3
19.
“Yeah”
Endin’
it wit a simple title like this, produced by Zachary “Zone”
Glaros! >>> Kinda a confusing start wit tha soft beat and potential
sample… Ehh, hook’s a lil’ boring, but I think it can work in your favor, since
you’re hot on tha radar…, well, from my perspective. Tha 1st verse
sounds good from you; sounds like you’re rappin’ shit with a lil’ more meaning.
I’ll laugh/shake my head if you mention somethin’ money on a track like this…
Tha 2nd verse sounds nice, too; this ain’t too bad of a song,
overall… Ahh @ 3:04 “money!” My Rating: 3.9
Overall: An hour-and-a-half later,
I completed this review. Well, I have to say that this iz near-classic material
for me! Every song went hard as fuck, but two!! Tha two that didn’t were real shitty—not even okay!! Next time
you even think about puttin’ music
onto a CD, don’t eva think of puttin’
an a-tune on it!! I was lookin’ at one of my old video tapes and I said that I
wanted a-tune to end after 2008; I was only 20, at tha time!! Either way, definitely tha hottest shit I’ve heard
come outta dat Plaquemine; keep up tha great
work and keep stayin’ rare!!! You
don’t need anymore new music for another two years; this iz good and valuable
enough!!
Rankings:
19. “What Yo Name Is” Feat. Livesosa 1.0
18. “Still Gettin’ Money” Feat. D. Berry, Big Rome &
C-Loc 1.5
17. “Yeah” 3.9
16. “Do It Again” Feat. Melloboy 4.1
15. “Paper My Paramour” 4.2
14. “I’m Jiggin’, I’m Leanin’” 4.2
13. “So High” Feat. Fancy 4.2
12. “Body Drop” 4.3
11. “Part Of Tha Game” Feat. Max Minelli
& Livesosa 4.3
10. “Tryna Get It” Feat. Locco 4.3
09. “Real Life” Feat. Dorsey & Mo-C 4.3
08. “So Slow” Feat. G-Sharp 4.4
07. “Come Down” Feat. Tamarah Esi 4.4
06. “I Luv Money” Feat. Foxx 4.5
05. “I’ma Ack” Feat. Mr. Dixon, Shoeshine
& Monkeyrat 4.5
04. “Pop That” Feat. Q-Red & D-Boi 4.7
03. “I’m On Air” Feat. Mouse On Tha Track 4.7
02. “I’m Out Chea” Feat. Ceddybu, Mu-Mu & Cadillac 4.7
01. “Down Here” Feat. Kevin Gates 4.9
Average CD Rating Review:
Total
Score: 77.1
Total
Songs: / 19
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Average CD Rating: 4.1
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