Commercial #2,456: #LouisianaRapVaultChallenge, Day 1,025

FTLD'z Commercial Series #26:

#LouisianaRapVaultChallenge:

Day 1,025: May 21, 2025

Frankie's 26th commercial series & 1,967th day in a row of releasing a commercial!

Starting August 1, 2022, Frankie's promotin' & showin' luv to damn-near every underground, Louisiana rap release from 1983 - 2013! Watch as a total of 23,701 intros, outros, skits, tracks (you name it!) are played from now till June 21, 2087; that's somethin' diff'rent every day!

This series will go on from August 1, 2022 - June 21, 2087. How much do you know about Louisiana's underground?

Music Playing

Lyrical "Make It Hot" (2001)

#Lyrical #BatonRougeLARap #Louisiana #LouisianaLA #LouisianaRap #LouisianaLARap #225 #225Rap #NewOrleans #NewOrleansLA #NewOrleansRap #NewOrleansLARap

Review #1,887: Mr. Ivan "Resurrection"

Reviewed on 12.20.2019 (Review #1,887)

Comin’ up next in my Louisiana Reviewz Marathon, I have tha late Mr. Ivan Resurrection, released in 1999 on Bang’n Records & Don B Productions…! Now, yesterday marked 12 years since Ivan passed away. For those that ain’t see tha tribute video, it’s here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZaEcCwq2Es. It was shot at a unique place (at tha abandoned Belchertown State School for tha Feeble Minded in Belchertown, MA); did it in honor of Ivan (tha look)! Now, with that bein’ said, here goes tha review! Start Time: 11:54 PM | End Time: 1:07 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 (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2019 CD Review (Review #1,887) reviewed on 12.20.2019 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A

01. Intro

Producer: Don B

>>> Sounds like a nice intro with this lil’ hymn…; all about tha “mask!” My Rating: N/A

02. “Bang, Bang” feat. Blake B, Evil Eyez, Lyrical, Red Eye & Top

Producer: Don B

>>> Sounds like a good sample to use in tha beat, here; good shit…! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it’s pretty grimy; definitely feelin’ it! So aggressive! Like, A+, automatically!! You were so sick, while you was alive! Such an aggressive hook!! Lots of features on here, tho only 3:04 on tha length…! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it’s just as aggressive; gotta luv it!! Tha 2^nd dude on tha 2^nd verse’s soundin’ nice, as well; good shit! Not aggressive but still good ta rap, here… Got a 3^rd verse, here, as tha dude sounds pretty dope; definitely diggin’ it! Y’all got shit on lock, here!! My Rating: 4.8

03. “Pass Da Ruger” feat. Don B & Laddie

Producer: Don B & Ivan Newton

>>> Beat’s pretty nice & your aggression’s off tha chain, once again!! Such a dope verse from you, here! Like, what were you on?! Hot shit!! Tha hook’s pretty nice, as it transitions to tha next dude, strictly doin’ tha damn thang on tha 2^nd verse & on tha hook witchu! Tha 3^rd verse’s pretty dope, as well; undeniable!! My Rating: 4.7

04. “9^th Ward”

Producer: Don B

>>> Pretty dope G-Funk beat, here; let’s see what you got (can’t wait)! Dope/grimy 1^st verse, here! Even right b4 tha hook, it’s pretty serious wit tha deep-pitched voice! Also, I like tha simple “9^th Ward killa” part, on tha hook; simple & from a street chick, as well! Got you on tha 2^nd verse, here, comin’ through wit tha gutta-ass gangsta shit; gotta luv it!! Keepin’ it goin’ wit tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ pretty dope wit tha grimy shit continuin’…! My Rating: 4.8

05. “Jealous” feat. Top

Producer: Don B

>>> Sounds like a good lil’ hook with a male singin’, this time… Don B holdin’ tha beats down to tha fullest, here! Definitely feelin’ tha chemistry you have wit him! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & you got this gutta shit on lock, once again! Good shit…! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha dude, Top, on tha 2^nd verse, comin’ through wit his gutta PoV, as well; dope! Got you on tha 3^rd verse, here, bein’ as aggressive as possible! “Back from tha dead” from “after two years,” huh? Pretty serious! My Rating: 4.7

06. “Somebody Gon Die Tonight” feat. Don B, Mickdonovan & Sugah

Producer: Don B & Ivan Newton

>>> Sounds like a good lil’ hook fa dem gangstaz; nice beat, too! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it’s soundin’ good; feelin’ how Don B on tha feature, too! Got anotha dude on tha 2^nd part of tha 1^st verse, here, comin’ through wit some hot shit; good shit! Holy, what an aggressive chick on tha 2^nd verse!! She musta got it from you, huh?! Great job!! This tha type of female rappin’ I wanna hear…!! Can Cardi & Nicki take notes, lol? Here comes your aggression on tha 3^rd verse, here; dope, dope, dope!! My Rating: 4.6

07. “Why We Gotta Die” feat. Don B, Joseph Keller & Ron B

Producer: Don B

>>> Sounds a lil’ more soulful on tha intro, here…? Beat sounds good fa a rap/borderline R&B-type, tho… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it aight; not inta depressin’ songs, tho… Tha hook ain’t bad fa me, here; it sux wit dyin’, tho… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it’s ehh…; decent lil’ verse, tho I’m not into tha “sad songs.” Got you on tha 3^rd verse & I like how you name all tha fallen souljaz, here; good verse, too… My Rating: 3.2

08. “Resurrection”

Producer: Don B

>>> Sounds like a dope beat & 1^st verse from you, here; glad we’re back to tha aggression! Hearin’ tha hook & it’s pretty dope; feelin’ what you bringin’ to tha table, here…! Tha 2^nd verse’s pretty dope wit what you bring to tha table, as well; keep this aggression up!! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ immortal!! My Rating: 4.5

09. Do U Know (Interlude)

Producer: Don B

>>> Nice beat interlude…! My Rating: N/A

10. “Do U Know” feat. CoaCoa

Producer: Don B

>>> Here you come through, kickin’ off tha 1^st verse from tha beginning…! Sounds like it gon be a depressin’-kinda track but at least you have aggression, this time… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it’s not as aggressive as tha 1^st verse, so I’ono how much I can appreciate it, if it’s on a sad note… Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 3^rd verse & some of tha aggression’s back; good/not bad wit tha content… My Rating: 3.5

½time: Didn’t really go for tha sad songs but other than them, your aggression & rappin’s damn-near perfect!! A 4.4-rated CD, so far; definitely what’s up!! Keep up tha aggression! You prolly lettin’ that pure aggression out in your grave, as we speak! R.I.P.!

11. “Youngstas” feat. Ché

Producer: Don B

>>> Sounds good; feelin’ tha aggressive hook & dope beat! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds like a good story you spittin’ fa tha hood, here…! Got Che followin’ you, here, comin’ through wit his tight shit ta contribute; definitely nice! A final verse from you, here, as it fits; definitely nice & aggressive! My Rating: 4.4

12. “No! More Chances” feat. Lyrical & Top

Producer: Don B & Ivan Newton

>>> Luvin’ tha production magic & your aggressive chemistry, once again!! Tha 1^st verse goes off, as usual! Tha 2^nd verse from Lyrical’s soundin’ pretty dope; definitely feelin’ this aggression, as well! All about collaboratin’ wit tha aggressive ones!! Got Top on tha 3^rd verse, here, comin’ through wit his dope shit fa tha streetz; definitely nice…! My Rating: 4.6

13. “Hit Da Weed” feat. Don B, Graveyard Soldjas & Top

Producer: Don B

>>> Can’t wait ta hear dis high anthem!! Dope intro, as well as Don B’s beat! “What we gonna do? Just throw it away?!” Luv that statement; gotta use it!! Can’t believe there’s so-called ‘people’ out there that would “throw it away!” Shame!! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it sounds good; feelin’ tha “hella-red” eyez & shit! Got anotha part to tha 1^st verse; so glad you got a hold of tha Graveyard Soldjas! Definitely tha shit, right chea! You know what it iz! Tha 3^rd part of tha 1^st verse’s dope ta hear, as well; great contribution! Nothin’ but a celebration, here! Still wanna meet tha Graveyard Soldjas & do it big wit ‘em, one day! Here you are on tha 4^th part of tha 1^st verse, here, comin’ through wit your aggressive, Earth-shmokin’ vibes; luv it! Got Top finishin’ off tha 1^st verse with its 5^th part, here, comin’ through wit some hot shit; good shit! Luvin’ tha pace of tha flows, too! Iz that a 6^th part of tha 1^st verse, here? Almost thought it was gonna end but no, Graveyardin’ it wit dem Soldjas!! Oh shit, a 7^th part!!! Keep it goin’; “my mind fucked up!!” Oh yeah!! My Rating: 4.7

14. “Retaliation”

Producer: Don B

>>> Sounds dope wit this vibe; diggin’ tha fast-rapped 1^st verse…! Hearin’ tha hook and it’s a catchy vibe wit tha “Retaliation;” I know what dat be like! Gotta get what’s yours (or, at least try)! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse & it’s soundin’ nice ta hear wit your aggressive-ass, here; dope! Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse & you keep this shit up like it’s no problem; gotta luv dat! My Rating: 4.3

15. “Back In My Life” feat. Don B & Swamp Click

Producer: Don B

>>> Sounds like a laidback, sad-type song? Beat cool fa a slowie… This 1^st verse sound str8; all about growin’ up… Tha hook’s kinda dry; no comment on it… Well, I will comment that as I look “Back In My Life,” I like to be proud of tha moments that influenced me! I’m here to proceed even bigger! With that bein’ said, here you are on tha 2^nd verse, comin’ through as a “1973” baby, here; good lil’ verse & voice… Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse & it str8; kinda bores me, tho, wit this slow vibe… My Rating: 3.7

16. “I’m Da Shit”

Producer: Don B & Ivan Newton

>>> Anotha nice collab wit Don B (& you, too!) on tha beat, as well as you rappin’! Definitely dope wit your aggressive-ass! Tha verse was pretty dope but this hook’s pretty hot wit how you say, “I’m Da Shit!!!” My Rating: 4.7

17. “Who U Fuckin’ Wit”

Producer: Don B

>>> Like I always say, you & Don B got shit on lock, all tha way round!! Anotha dope banga wit a dope-ass 1^st verse goin’ on, here!! Actually, only one verse & a dope hook; great job!! My Rating: 4.6

18. “Touch Me, Tease Me” feat. CoaCoa, Don B & Skandalust

Producer: Don B & Sneek

>>> Sounds like a hot production, once again…! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse & it ain’t too bad, here; diggin’ tha aggression, of course! Skandalust on tha 2^nd part of tha 1^st verse, here… Sounds good ta collab wit, even tho I’d rather have that one aggressive bitch, from earlier in this CD…! Female singin’ toward tha end, as well; not bad ta end this track off… My Rating: 4.0

19. “Pass Da Ruger (Remix)” feat. Don B & Laddie

Producer: Don B & Ivan Newton

>>> Here tha two of you go on tha production, again!! Nice!! Dope-ass 1^st verse from you that follows a nice intro, here; gotta luv it! Tha vocalizin’ in tha background’s nice ta hear, as well…! Hearin’ tha hook and it’s dope fa da Gz, here; good shit! Sounds like Laddie on tha 2^nd verse, here, comin’ through wit his gutta-ass, grimy-ass shit fa dem N’awlinerz! Hearin’ mo from you afta Laddie & it’s dope wit this continuous aggression! You know what it iz…! My Rating: 4.6

20. “Next Bang’n CD Release (Sampler)”

Producer: Don B

>>> 1^st track sounds pretty dope, here; I’ll give it a plus (4.5)! Tha 2^nd track has more of a G-Funk vibe, as well as your gangsta-soundin’ gunshots goin’ off; dope! I’ll give it a betta plus (4.6)! Tha 3^rd track sounds pretty good wit this gangsta-soundin’ beat; nice job! Feelin’ what you bringin’, here (4.4)! If I averaged all tha ratings, it comes out to a 4.5, here! My Combined Rating: 4.5

Overall: Tha aggression was off tha hook on here, bruh!! Definitely felt tha tracks, even tho tha sad/slower ones weren’t really up my alley… Either way, you’re definitely missed; this aggression goes a long way!! Baleedat! You & Don B know how good chemistry works!!

Rankings:

18. “Why We Gotta Die” feat. Don B, Joseph Keller & Ron B 3.2

17. “Do U Know” feat. CoaCoa 3.5

16. “Back In My Life” feat. Don B & Swamp Click 3.7

15. “Touch Me, Tease Me” feat. CoaCoa, Don B & Skandalust 4.0

14. “Retaliation” 4.3

13. “Youngstas” feat. Ché 4.4

12. “Next Bang’n CD Release (Sampler)” 4.5

11. “Resurrection” 4.5

10. “Who U Fuckin’ Wit” 4.6

09. “No! More Chances” feat. Lyrical & Top 4.6

08. “Pass Da Ruger (Remix)” feat. Don B & Laddie 4.6

07. “Somebody Gon Die Tonight” feat. Don B, Mickdonovan & Sugah 4.6

06. “I’m Da Shit” 4.7

05. “Jealous” feat. Top 4.7

04. “Hit Da Weed” feat. Don B, Graveyard Soldjas & Top 4.7

03. “Pass Da Ruger” feat. Don B & Laddie 4.7

02. “9^th Ward” 4.8

01. “Bang, Bang” feat. Blake B, Evil Eyez, Lyrical, Red Eye & Top 4.8

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      78.9

Total Songs:                      / 18

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Average CD Rating:       4.4

R.I.P. Video #43: Mr. Ivan

Broadcasting from tha abandoned Belchertown State School for tha Feeble Minded in Belchertown, MA, it's ya boy, FrankieThaLuckyDog here, with a special edition of one of my tribute videos... Today marks eight years since tha sudden death of New Orleans, LA rapper, Mr. Ivan, and now, we're goin' to present you with a lil' tribute:

Today, December 19, 2015, marks eight years since New Orleans, LA native, Ivan Alonzo Newton, known in tha music world as Mr. Ivan, passed away from AIDS complications at only 34 years-old. Known for always wearing a hockey mask, Newton was one of tha early-signed Cash Money Records artists throughout tha '90s. Newton released his debut album, 187 In A Hockey Mask, back in 1994 on Cash Money Records and was featured on various discs by PxMxWx, U.N.L.V., B.G., Kilo G, Lil' Slim, Ms. Tee, Redbonez, CoaCoa, Don B & Lyrical. After bein' connected with fellow N'awlins'er, Don B, Newton would go on to sign with Don B's Bang'n Records, where he released his 2nd album, Resurrection, in 1999, also on Don B Productions. Newton would then move on to form his own label, Mask Entertainment, and released his 3rd and final album, Chapter II, Page I, in 2004 on tha label. If Newton was still alive on his birthday, September 7, he would've turned 42, earlier this year.


Music of Mr. Ivan:

187 In A Hockey Mask (1994)
01. Intro
02. "Ruger 9"
03. "Snitchin'-Ass Niggaz"
04. "All Crossed Up" feat. Lil' Slim & Mannie Fresh
05. "Devil N Me" feat. Mannie Fresh
06. "Up It Daddy" feat. Kilo G & Tec-9
07. "How U Kill" feat. Kilo G
08. "187 In A Hockey Mask"
09. "Doing Bad" feat. Big Heavy
10. "I Live, U Die" feat. Big Heavy
11. "Look At Yourself" feat. Mannie Fresh
12. "Fakin'-Ass Hustlers"
13. Sugar Slim (Outro)


Resurrection (1999)
01. Intro
02. "Bang, Bang" feat. Blake B, Evil Eyez, Lyrical, Red Eye & Top
03. "Pass Da Ruger" feat. Don B & Laddie
04. "9th Ward"
05. "Jealous" feat. Top
06. "Somebody Gon Die Tonight" feat. Don B, Mickdonovan & Sugah
07. "Why We Gotta Die" feat. Don B, Joseph Keller & Ron B
08. "Resurrection"
09. Do U Know (Interlude)
10. "Do U Know" feat. CoaCoa
11. "Youngstas" feat. Che
12. "No! More Chances" feat. Lyrical & Top
13. "Hit Da Weed" feat. Don B, Graveyard Soldjas & Top
14. "Retaliation"
15. "Back In My Life" feat. Don B & Swamp Click
16. "I'm Da Shit"
17. "Who U Fuckin' Wit"
18. "Touch Me, Tease Me" feat. CoaCoa, Don B & Skandalust
19. "Pass Da Ruger (Remix)" feat. Don B & Laddie
20. Next Bang'n CD Release (Sampler)


Chapter II, Page I (2004)
01. Intro
02. "Come On"
03. "Grindin'"
04. "Put That Thang On Me"
05. "Stop My Shine"
06. "Trouble"
07. "Jazzy Chic (Remix)"
08. "I Can't Explain"
09. Commercial
10. "When U See Me"
11. "Beef"
12. "Awh Yeah"
13. "Respect Da Mask"
14. "My Cry"
15. "Jazzy Bitch"
16. "My Best Friend"
17. "Ain't Gon Change"
18. "Get You Buck On"
19. Outro (Ending Chapter)


Featured On:

1994:
"Do Or Die Nigga!!" (PxMxWx feat. Lil' Slim & Mr. Ivan)
"Local 580 High Ass Tha Fuck" (PxMxWx feat. Tec-9, Gangsta Dee, Kilo G, Lil' Slim, Mr. Ivan & Yella)
"Local 580" (U.N.L.V. feat. Gangsta Dee, Lil' Slim, Mr. Ivan, Pimp Daddy & PxMxWx)
"Got A Lot Of Love!!" (U.N.L.V. feat. Lady KK, Lil' Slim, Mr. Ivan, Pimp Daddy & PxMxWx)

1995:
"Down For My Stacks" (B.G. feat. Mr. Ivan & E Vicious)
"Bloody City" (Kilo G feat. Mr. Ivan & Skull Duggrey)
"Time To Murder" (Lil' Slim feat. Kilo G & Mr. Ivan)
"Pistol-Packing Bitch" (Ms. Tee feat. Kilo G & Mr. Ivan)

1996:
"Watch Ya Back" (Redbonez feat. Mr. Ivan)

1997:
"Prelude" (CoaCoa feat. Mr. Ivan)
"Come Into My Door" (CoaCoa feat. Mr. Ivan)
"Runnin'" (2XL feat. Big Merk & Mr. Ivan)
"King Heroin" (PxMxWx feat. Devi D & Mr. Ivan)

1998:
"Mac Melph Calio" (U.N.L.V. feat. Mr. Ivan)
"Local 580 Fuck Tha Police" (U.N.L.V. feat. BGz, Black, Jack-O, Lil' Slim, Mr. Ivan & Ms. Tee)

2001:
"Survive" (Lyrical feat. Mr. Ivan)


Other Songs:
"Katrina"
"Let's Stick Together"
"Mr. Ivan Is Back"
"Nameless"
"Pour Me Some Patron"
"Throw Ya Knuckles Up"
"Thugs Pray"


R.I.P. "Mr. Ivan" Alonzo Newton
9.07.1973 - 12.19.2007

Radio Shift #80: "Tha Louisiana Pit" :: Playlist Of 3.31.2012

For those viewing: I haven't been on tha air in 4 weeks. Here's what went down:

• March 10, 2012: Went to Florida between 3.05.2012 - 3.12.2012.
• March 17, 2012: Optional show, but I lost my jumpdrive (along wit my two camera cases, video camera & two mini DV tapes) on 3.15.2012, and am still waitin' to get 'em back.
• March 24, 2012: Went to New York City for a birthday celebration.
  

And as for this week, well, I had to go back on... Still, I haven't come to terms wit my stuff, yet. I lost most of my current drops, too, so I couldn't play any. Also, what gets me iz that when I see someone fuck me over, I take their shit off my jumpdrive, and put it in my backed-up folder. But, I don't back anything else up? Weird, but I think that's 'cause I neva pictured anything horrible like this happening to me...





Radio Shift #80: "Tha Louisiana Pit" :: Playlist Of 3.31.2012

(This iz tha order I played each song, not personal rank)
01. K-Chill Feat. Ned (Get Live Clique) "News Flash" (2011)
02. Kevin Gates "I Think I Like Her" (2008)
03. Lil' Ruthless "Survivor" (2012)
04. Ice Lord Feat. Point Blank The Bull "Terror Struct" (2000)
05. X-Mob Feat. E.B.W.D. & Mike G "To Da Ballers" (1997)
06. Young Bleed "Stamp On It" (2011)
07. H.G.C. (Heflin Gangsta Click) "Louisiana Dog" (2007)
08. Lil' Handy "U Ain't Stupid" (2004)
09. DJ Tre Feat. Murdafeen "Yeah U Can Roll" (2012)
10. Skull Duggrey Feat. Fiend, Mr. Serv-On & O'Dell "Testimony" (1998)
11. ScrEEchin' Crawfish: Tha G.T. Freestyle
12. Tre-8 "Most Underrated" (2008)
13. Marcel P. Black "EqualityCultureBornAllahRuleSelf" (2011)

14. Lyrical Feat. B-Legit "Hustle & Ball" (2001)
15. Mon Mack "Vouch Fa Ya" (2012)
16. Ruthless Juveniles "Hell Bound" (1992)
Interview: Uncle T Interview by FrankieThaLuckyDog
17. Lil' Smoov Feat. Young Threatt "Shakeback" (2009)
18. Tha Glacier Boy Feat. Mutta Gutta "On, On, On" (2011)
19. Lil' Runt "Pass Da Swisher" (1997)
20. Young Ready "That Boot" (2006)
21. Benjamin Racks, Acres Fam & YaBoiBeezy "Ta Da Head" (2011)
22. Vicious "Ain't Goin' Back" (2002)
23. II Loaded "Don't Play No Games" (1998)

Review #930: Black 9 "Thug Music Vol. 1"

Reviewed on 4.04.2011 (Review #930)

Got two reviewz fa today; tha 1^st one iz from 2009: Black 9 “Thug Music Vol. 1”, representin’ fa tha N.O., here! I believe shortly afta tha passing of Twelve A’Klok in August 2010, he discovered me; that’s how I found out about him.  Start Time: 10:47 AM | End Time: 11:53 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. Any song can earn up to a maximum of a 5.0 rating. Anything I type before “ >>> ” iz what I’m sayin’ before I listen to tha song. Anything after I type “ >>> ” iz what I think of tha song while I’m listening to it.

© 2011 CD Review (Review #930) reviewed on 4.04.2011 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: http://www.datpiff.com/NellPain-aka-Black-9-Thug-Music-Vol-1-by-NellPain-aka-Black-9-mixtape.166014.html

01. “I’m Back”

“Back”? This was tha 1^st time I heard of you. >>> Good intro and, of course, gotta luv dis! Tha New Orleans dialect iz definitely crazy, here! Very consistent wit tha rhymes!! You definitely got shit poppin’ fa err-body, here, especially tha undaground!! My Rating: 4.5

02. “I’ll Do It 2 Ya”

Keepin’ it goin’! >>> Definitely sounds nice; really sounds like Soulja Slim, here!! What else could I expect from you otha than some of tha best-soundin’ N.O.-type shit fa tha after-’04 era? A+, here!! My Rating: 4.7

03. “Category 9” Feat. Aukilya & Dot

This looks like it gon be hella tight, too! >>> Ooh, definitely feelin’ tha production, here; you got shit on lock in a major way!!! Tha 1^st verse definitely has shit on lock wit dis content and everything goin’ on wit tha lyrics!!! Tha beat’s too hot and everything’s comin’ inta play, here!! Really feelin’ all tha “bruh” parts, too; crazy-ass shit, overall!! You holdin’ down tha hook in a huge way; one of tha best voices out there!!! Tha 2^nd verse sounds good fa tryna ‘get out tha water;’ anotha real nice verse!! Tha 3^rd verse iz on a gangsta tip; nothin’ beats dis shit!! Definitely one of tha best-soundin’ New Orleans songs in tha past few years!!! Maybe, I should also say, one of tha best-soundin’ New Orleans CDs in tha past few years, too!!! My Rating: 4.9

04. “My Niggaz” Feat. Aukilya

Really lookin’ forward, once again!! This izn’t on tha Amazon tracklisting? >>> “Neva Eva” beat, here? Wouldn’t’ve expected it but it sounds just-as-good fa tha N.O., here; Aukilya’s a great person ta team up wit!! Real nice job wit tha 1^st verse, here; what else could I expect from a tight dude like you?!? Tha 2^nd verse must be Aukilya; A+++!!!!! Nothin’ but a crazy-ass dude from tha hood, here!!! Tha 3^rd verse iz real nice from you, too! “I smoke a lotta marijuana;” gotta luv what you spittin’, although, “’cause I see death around tha corner”? Why tha negative thought? :confused You gon be alive fa a long time and you know I gon meet you, ya dig? My Rating: 4.8

05. “I’ll Do It 2 Ya (Remix)” Feat. Dot & Eternal

Glad there’s features and shit yea, a remix!! >>> Sounds like some good production, once again; you got shit on lock wit how you make your jointz sound!! This sounds just-as-good; might like tha original version a lil’ betta but tha features are still ta come! Of course, comin’ through wit some of tha hottest street shit on tha 1^st verse; glad you thug so much, dawg! It’s definitely payin’ off wit dis music!! Tha 2^nd verse iz hella tight wit this street/gangsta shit, too; likin’ tha “dragon” line! Tha 3^rd verse sounds nice, too; I’m easy to impress when it comes ta this shit, ya heard me? Nice 62-second outro, too; keep tha talkin’ comin’! My Rating: 4.6

06. “My City”

Anotha one not on tha Amazon tracklisting? >>> No wonder, it’s a jacked beat, too? Both tracklistings have 17 songs; how iz this possible? :confused Even though this beat’s a lil’ gay, at least your rhymes are good/gangsta, once again, lol! Tha 3^rd hook sounds off-beat, lol? For a jacked-beat song, this iz a lil’ too long; prolly could’ve been a lil’ shorter… My Rating: 3.7

07. “Lost Myself”

“My self” iz really a compound word. >>> I like how dis sounds, especially since it’s uptempo, a lil’! You got tha hook on lock, here, keepin’ it hot fa tha “whole damn club!” Gotta luv your “wahhh” shit; nice introduction to tha 2^nd verse, my boy! You gettin’ err-body’s attention, here; keep this shit up!! My Rating: 4.4

08. “I Survived” Feat. ZooRoo & Tweet

Not on tha Amazon tracklisting; must be jacked? >>> Oh yes, it iz; good choice, here! Tha 1^st verse sounds pretty consistent wit tha rhymes; this shit can’t be stopped!! Ooh, tha hook’s definitely more consistent!!! Gotta luv tha “wit tha weed, lil’ nigga” shit, especially all tha amount of things said!! Tha 2^nd verse sounds good, too; this anotha great collaboration dat you got, here! Here you are on tha 3^rd verse, comin’ through wit some of dat tight-ass gangsta shit, as always!! My Rating: 4.3

½time: Up to tha ½ point of this CD, and you’re at a 4.5 for tha CD rating, currently; definite thumbs up!!!!! It goes ta show you how much dis gangsta shit pay$ off!!!

09. “Ride Or Die” Feat. Greg

This looks anticipatin’… >>> Shit yea, feelin’ tha intro wit tha both of y’all! Ooh, tha “get high” shit in tha hook sounds nice; glad you keepin’ it gangsta at all times!!! Handin’ out a “questionaire,” huh? That’s what’s up; you are tha answers to all these wack people!! Tha 2^nd verse’s keepin’ shit on ‘n’ poppin’, too; lookin’ forward ta hearin’ Greg spit some shit!! Greg sounds a lil’ laidback but I can feel tha street shit he spittin’, here; thumbs up fa bringin’ him on your CD! Damn, this dude doesn’t stop wit tha consistent rhymes!! Great delivery; sounds like he’s answerin’ tha “questionaire” you were talkin’ ‘bout, earlier, lol! My Rating: 4.4

10. “I Don’t Know” Feat. Eternal & G-Blak

Looks anticipatin’ wit tha features!! >>> Sounds good and I’m glad it starts wit one of tha features!! Nice job wit tha 1^st verse, representin’, here!! Tha hook iz definitely tha shit, in a way! I feel exactly how y’all feel about tha “I don’t know” shit, when it comes ta people “ridin’ fa (y’all)!” You know I hold err-body down; I can sense who’s bullshittin’, already! Tha 2^nd verse sounds good, too; 504 to tha fullest, here! You’re on tha 3^rd verse and you got some good, real shit, on ‘n’ poppin’!! “Bustin’ bullets like semen,” lol! Good outro from Eternal, outta nowhere!! My Rating: 4.5

11. “Road Dawg”

Must be jacked since it’s not in tha Amazon tracklisting… >>> Doesn’t sound that jacked ta me; sounds good… Tha rhymes sound good, mainly for your “road dawg;” interestin’ shit, once again, on a “friend” tip. Overall, catchy song… My Rating: 4.0

12. “New Orleans” Feat. Lyrical, K-Slim & Dot

Yes, features!! >>> Ooh, an original beat tag in tha beginning; sounds like it could be somethin’ hot!! Damn, what a nice 1^st verse; gotta luv dis hot, 504-type shit!!! You’re on tha 2^nd verse and yes, it’s soundin’ good; you know how you do!! Tha 3^rd verse iz pretty serious, here; gotta luv who you recruit on tha track!!! :tu “So fuck wit me, you lookin’ ta die like drunk drivers;” whoa!! My Rating: 4.7

13. “Grind/Hustle” Feat. Twelve A’Klok

You know afta I heard this song from you, for tha 1^st time, you know I took it serious! Gave it a spin on my radio show ASAP and as for tha song, tha beat’s nice and tha hook’s definitely tha truth when it comes to tha “grind” and tha “hustle,” ya feel me?! Nice job wit tha 1^st verse and your real-ass shit fa tha streetz! You always hold it down, bruh!! Twelve’s on tha 2^nd verse and you already know wit him; nothin’ but tightness and consistency!! Gotta luv your 3^rd verse; “dope game movin’ slow like a turtle!” You always come through wit not only some real tight shit, but you have some catchy lines, too!! :tu Forgot what I rated this on my 4^th mixtape compilation but you know I definitely like this more, now that I’m in a great mood from this CD!! My Current Rating: 4.7

14. “In Dis”

This iz labeled as “In Dis” on tha Amazon tracklisting; got confused (since it’s labeled as “DT/UPT”… >>> Gotta like tha Bounce sample for tha start/beat! “DJ Chicken on tha beat,” lol! Nice job wit tha hook, here; good shit you got! Tha rhymes sound a lil’ faster than usual; nice, 504-related shit, here! Tha final verse on this shit sounds really consistent wit tha amount of shit you deliverin’!! My Rating: 4.3

15. “Knock Knock”

Anotha one not on tha Amazon tracklisting? >>> Ooh, I’m likin’ dis one betta! I like how it’s even faster, too; crazy shit, Bounce style!! Nice and consistent wit all tha shit goin’ on, here; lol, can’t resist dis crazy shit!!! LOL, you got me dancin’ in tha middle of this review, lol!!! Glad you refer Magnolia Shorty’s “Monkey On Tha Dick” song, here! Even though she was still alive durin’ this CD, she will be missed, as well as 12! My Rating: 4.7

16. “Do What Cha Do”

Back to tha songs on tha Amazon tracklisting! >>> Ooh, anotha hot-soundin’ song, positive-soundin’ Bounce style, lol! Feelin’ tha verses you bringin’ to tha table, here, Bounce style; keep dis shit up! My Rating: 4.2

17. “Dawg Wit It”

Nice title ta end it; lookin’ forward ta hearin’!! >>> Feelin’ this street-soundin’ shit; nice production and tha hook’s cool, too! Nothin’ but dat A+ production and tha rhymes are nice, too! I agree wit you “not tryna sound like him [Soulja Slim];” I like dat your voice sounds like him but you’re you, ya dig? Tha 2^nd verse sounds good wit how you deliverin’ shit, once again; gotta feel it! Tha 3^rd verse iz a good look at your perspective and what you “choose;” thumbs up, once again! My Rating: 4.3

Overall: Definitely enjoyed tha whole CD, here, ya dig? Tha songs that are missin’ from here that were on Amazon:

“Katrina By Dot” Feat. Blade

“Black Clouds” (Aukilya)

“Stop Playing” Feat. Dot & Trigga

“On Da Grind” (Eternal)

“N.O. Finest” Feat. Dot, Raw, Dawg, K-Slim, Lyrical & Mayham

Too bad they weren’t included but I got five other songs, instead. Either way, thumbs up fa makin’ a really hot CD!!!

Rankings:

17.       “My City” 3.7

16.       “Road Dawg” 4.0

15.       “Do What Cha Do” 4.2

14.       “I Survived” Feat. ZooRoo & Tweet 4.3

13.       “Dawg Wit It” 4.3

12.       “In Dis” 4.3

11.        “Ride Or Die” Feat. Greg 4.4

10.       “Lost Myself” 4.4

09.       “I Don’t Know” Feat. Eternal & G-Blak 4.5

08.       “I’m Back” 4.5

07.       “I’ll Do It 2 Ya (Remix)” Feat. Dot & Eternal 4.6

06.       “Knock Knock” 4.7

05.       “I’ll Do It 2 Ya” 4.7

04.       “Grind/Hustle” Feat. Twelve A’Klok 4.7

03.   “New Orleans” Feat. Lyrical, K-Slim & Dot 4.7

02.   “My Niggaz” Feat. Aukilya 4.8

01.   “Category 9” Feat. Aukilya & Dot 4.9

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:              75.7

Total Songs:              / 17

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Average CD Rating:       4.5