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Sunday, June 6, 2021

Review #1,992: Ghetto Bird & Militant "Trouble Times"

Reviewed on 6.06.2021 (Review #1,992)
 
 
Must continue to get to that 2,000th review mark! Now, my 1,992nd review: Ghetto Bird & Militant Trouble Times, released in 2000 on Big Dog Records &
AG Records! Features include Lil’ Psycho, Rick B, Mannie Boo, J.O.B., Zilla, 2-Face, Lucky, G-Boy, Ariel, J-Low, Arthur Nick & more! Start Tyme: 9:53 AM | End Tyme: 11:02 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!
 
© 2021 Review (Review #1,992) reviewed on 6.06.2021 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.
 
Link To Release: N/A
 
 
01. “War”
>>> Sounds like a good lil’ street beat & how y’all comin’ through on tha 1st verse, here; a N’awlinz Pac inspiration, here… Hearin’ tha hook & it’s pretty gutta with this “War”-related content; gotta stay strapped…! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & this aggressive-soundin’ shit continues; gotta feel tha energy…! I like tha “leo […] zero” rhyme; pretty tough ta handle! Hearin’ tha rest of this & this shit continues ta hold it down! A lil’ long of 4:43 but at least there’s mostly positives on this track, here, courtesy of my feedback… My Rating: 4.2
 
 
02. “Trouble Times”
>>> Sounds like a nice lil’ street beat fa tha N.O., here; gotta dig it! Tha 1st verse iz pretty nice with how y’all comin’ through wit it; luv how y’all deliver this everyday-life content with an aggressive, energetic voice & flow! Hearin’ tha hook & it’s soundin’ good fa tha streetz; keep it up, y’all! Keepin’ this thang movin’ with tha 2nd verse & this shit’s definitely consistent fa tha streetz! It’s literally like an unstoppable amount of unstoppable quality; gotta luv it! Hearin’ tha 3rd verse & this shit’s pretty painful with tha “mom” who “lost her baby”; real deep… My mom had to get an abortion six years b4 I was born, due to not bein’ married. Also, she had a miscarriage in 2002; shit’s sad. Either way, glad y’all able to express how these “times” of darkness occur…! My Rating: 4.4
 
 
03. “Real Soldiers”
>>> Nice & upbeat beat, here; let tha energy speak!! Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s soundin’ good fa tha Gz, here; gotta get it in! Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds like it went by so quick? Did I hear tha right part as tha hook? Anyway, hearin’ how tha mixin’ takes over in tha beat, at 1:39; good thinkin’! Hearin’ what y’all got goin’ on with tha 2nd verse & it’s that eye on tha N’awlinz scene; good shit…! My Rating: 3.8
 
 
04. “Mama Keep Praying 4 Me”
>>> Damn, this track’s 6:17 & it sounds pretty slow, sad & sappy for this intro… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s soundin’ like a dry verse, includin’ tha female vocalizin’ in tha background… Geez, what a boring/sad hook; no depressin’ vibes fa me! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & tha content’s too sad; no comment, once again… Keepin’ this thang movin’ with tha 3rd verse & tha sadness continues… Like, a 4th verse? Why? Just anotha filler part for more sadness, here… My Rating: 1.0
 
 
05. “AG Rider”
>>> A lil’ more energy, at least; too bad it’s 5:43…! Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds aight; sounds like more of a Pac rendition than soundin’ like a N’awlinz version of him… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s aight; rhymes good but I think I gon get bored b4 tha 5:43 mark hits… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse from y’all, here & it’s str8; keep tha “hustle” up, as well… Damn, an outro of 84 seconds? Why does everythang have ta be so long? Good talkin’ on tha outro, at least; keep reppin’… My Rating: 2.2
 
 
06. “Money”
>>> Beat ain’t bad, even tho I’m not big about “Money” tracks… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it sounds like a good future, based off what y’all “see” in tha future distance, here? All about thinkin’ bigger, tho…! Hearin’ tha hook & it’s that simple “money, money, money, money, money” sample (e.g., Green Machine slot machine); no comment. Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it’s soundin’ okay; nothin’ much ta say about this braggin’ about “Money,” tho. Hearin’ tha 3rd verse & this Pac-soundin’ verse okay, as well; once again, I’m dry on feedback, here… Damn, a 4th verse, too? It ain’t bad; just seems too long, once again… My Rating: 2.7
 
 
07. “Wanna Be A Baller”
>>> Beat not bad, tho it sounds a lil’ dry, except tha hi-hats & some sounds… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it sounds okay with what y’all bringin’ to tha hood, here; let it be known… Hearin’ tha chorus & it kinda sounds a lil’ betta for a sung hook, courtesy of this chick singin’; not bad… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it’s soundin’ okay, as this 2000 rap from tha undaground keeps it goin’; not bad… Damn, at 3:19, tha verse ended & there’s still 2:06 left? What gives? Oh wait, more singin’? What tha hell was that 11-second dead zone? Keepin’ this goin’ with tha 3rd verse & it’s okay; just more rhymes, basically… My Rating: 3.6
 
 
08. Head Busters (Skit)
>>> A gangsta-soundin’ skit fa tha streetz, here; pretty rough, at tymes. Damn, it sounds like a war toward tha end & near-end; ouch! My Rating: N/A
 
 
½tyme: There’s parts of this release that sound good but on tha other hand, there’s parts that are too long. Also, wasn’t diggin’ tha slow content; either way, this release only stands at a 3.1 for tha average rating…
 
 
09. “Startin’ Shit”
>>> Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s pretty heated, as far as tha delivery fa this street “shit”; good shit. Oh damn, tha “jawz locked,” too; talk about focused up & turnt up! Did I miss tha hook or somethin’? Just seems like a long set of constant rappin’, here… No transition to a hook; unacceptable! Way too long…! My Rating: 2.0
 
 
10. “My Sets”
>>> Sounds like some good, energetic, No Limit-like beat & 1st verse, here; keep tha energy up! Let’s feel like we’re Fiend or Mystikal, here! Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds good wit this set-reppin’ goin’ on, here; good shit…! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & y’all just keep tha heat for tha streetz comin’; good shit…! Lol, sounds like a dog barkin’ at tha end? Even mixed a lil’ at 3:42!! G.O.T.T.A. .L.O.V.E. .I.T.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.! My Rating: 4.1
 
 
11. “Go Off”
>>> Sounds like a nice lil’ dark beat for tha hood; good shit, includin’ tha aggressive-soundin’ 1st verse… Even tho this track slightly under three minutes long, it just seems too long with no hook; like, why be hookless? My Rating: 3.4
 
 
12. “Touch Of Reality”
>>> Beat ain’t bad/has a lil’ bit of a good sound to it…; hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s str8; good rappin’ fa tha hood, here… Let’s see if this track actually has a hook to it… Oh, of course, it does but tha catch iz, it’s a female singer singin’ tha hook…; not really for me. Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it’s soundin’ okay, here; let’s just keep it movin’… Hearin’ tha 3rd verse and—wait, damn, it’s just an outro? Shoulda been a shorter outro; just went right back to tha hook, too… My Rating: 2.1
 
 
13. “Death Of An Outlaw”
>>> Instantly started off with tha title part, kickin’ off tha 1st verse & this good beat ta rap on; good shit… Hearin’ tha hook & it’s soundin’ like a good hook; I’ono how catchy it iz but it at least touches tha streetz… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it’s more rappin’ for tha lyrical headz, here; okay for me, I guess… I’m just about halfway through this track & it’s soundin’ like it’s kinda long fa me; hmm… Hearin’ tha 2nd dude on tha 2nd part of tha 2nd verse & it’s aight; basically, if you like ‘90s rap, here’s anotha voice & flow fa tha undaground… Lol @ actually sayin’, “2010,” at tha end; random year to pick for tha future? My Rating: 3.0
 
 
14. “7th Ward”
>>> Feelin’ tha energy in tha beat & intro, here; let’s see how this turns out… Okay, definitely into tha hook, here, as tha repetitiveness catches my attention; keep tha energy up, up, up! Tha rest of this continues with chants, continuous rappin’ & not really a hook. However, tha energy continues, so I feel it more than usual tracks on here… My Rating: 3.8
 
 
15. “Better Off”
>>> Not sure if I’m anticipatin’ a female singin’ on tha intro, here… Hearin’ tha beat & it’s slow/soundin’ depressin’, here…; hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s ehh… Hearin’ tha hook from tha female singin’ & it’s not for me; let’s move on… Keepin’ this thang movin’ with tha 2nd verse & how can y’all be involved with “titties” on this sappy track? Just seems too sad, not love-makin’…! My Rating: 1.1
 
 
16. “AG Rising”
>>> Sounds like an upbeat beat ta end thangz off? Thought it woulda been somethin’ sad, again…? Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it sounds like buku energy & some aggression comin’ from y’all, here; good shit… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds like a catchy representation for “AG” Records; props fa tha 2nd “AG”-related track… Keepin’ this thang movin’ with tha 2nd verse & it’s soundin’ good; gotta keep tha streetz on lock! My Rating: 3.7
 
 
Overall: Thought this woulda went over betta…; tha songs weren’t arranged in tha catchiest, best wayz, imo. There were a bunch of tymes I ain’t know what was goin’ on with hooks, transitions & all that. Also, tha sad vibes threw me off; y’all coulda had a betta-soundin’ release, here. Either way, props fa reppin’ tha streetz of that 504.
 
 
Rankings:
 
15. “Mama Keep Praying 4 Me” 1.0
14. “Better Off” 1.1
13. “Startin’ Shit” 2.0
12. “Touch Of Reality” 2.1
11. “AG Rider” 2.2
10. “Money” 2.7
09. “Death Of An Outlaw” 3.0
08. “Go Off” 3.4
07. “Wanna Be A Baller” 3.6
06. “AG Rising” 3.7
05. “7th Ward” 3.8
04. “Real Soldiers” 3.8
03. “My Sets” 4.1
02. “War” 4.2
01. “Trouble Times” 4.4
 
 
Average Rating Review:
 
Total Score:                      45.1
Total Songs:                      / 15
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Average Review Rating:   3.0

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Review #533: Mobo Click "Brand New Funk"

Reviewed on 6.16.2010 (Review #533)




It’s time for my 7th review of tha day. This one iz Mobo Click “Brand New Funk”! There’s two sides ta this: Bounce Side (1st 11 songs) and Hustler Side (remainin’ nine songs); lookin’ forward! Start Time: 8:31 PM | End Time: 9:43 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 #533) 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. Intro
How will this sound fa only 27 seconds? >>> A ROFL reponse from me, lol! Good mixin’ of two songs but no to tha “get dat outta here!” My Rating: N/A


02. Death “Brand New Funk”
Iz this a compilation or somethin’? >>> Sounds good for tha start… Tha gurl dat randomly appears on dis iz pretty interestin’… Kinda a simple anthem for me; it always iz a plus though ta hear a Bounce song! My Rating: 3.8


03. Lil’ Goldie “Ya”
LOL! >>> LOL iz right @ tha Bounce sounds for tha start!! LOL, a bunch of “ya”in’, lol!! Basically, tha whole joint was pretty consistent wit tha “ya”in’; good job, Goldie! My Rating: 4.1


04. Lil’ Goldie “Foolishness”
Let’s see what dis iz like fa 5:50+! >>> Sounds like he ‘bout ta set it off right! Catchy Bounce beat once again but I feel like I don’t have anything ta say… Tha whole song was consistent, Bounce style, ya dig. My Rating: 4.2


05. Lil’ Goldie “True Nigga”
LOL, keepin’ tha Goldie songs up! >>> Consistent once again! Nice job deliverin’ a song about yourself, keepin’ it “true!” My Rating: 3.9


06. Lil’ Goldie “A Lil’ Something, Something”
Interestin’ title… >>> Keepin’ tha Bounce shit up! ROFL @ tha “come jump on this dick like a fuckin’ grasshopper!!” Good-ass joint here! My Rating: 4.3


07. Lil’ Goldie “I Told Ya Straight Soldier”
Interestin’ title once again! >>> I like dat hook! Sounds kinda 90’s beatish than Bounce here for this beat; feelin’ this! I like tha flow on tha rappin’ too! My Rating: 4.4


08. Lil’ One “True Playa”
What Lil’ One iz this, lol? >>> It’s a gurl? LOL, pretty good so far on this Bounce-styled beat! Catchy song… My Rating: 3.9


09. Big Neub “Soldier”
LOL, anotha “Soldier” title? >>> ROFL, luv this consistent beat!! This anotha dude doin’ tha damn thang!! LOL @ tha “silly rabbit” quote near tha end! Good job, my dude! Ya HAD ta tease me wit dat “dunn-dunn-dunn-dunn” sound at tha end! My Rating: 4.0


10. Big Neub “Big Daddy”
LOL, he’s back again! >>> Interestin’ title and you’re DEFINITELY not inta “tricks,” lol! LOL @ tha “dick had ta rise” shit in this; hilarious!! Tha beat sounds HOT @ 3:53! This was a pretty catchy joint! My Rating: 3.9


½time: There’s one more “Bounce Side” song left so we’ll see what happens wit it. For now, tha whole thang iz consistent! I don’t really have much ta say ‘cause it’s nearly tha same sound but it’s DEFINITELY GR8!! Tha average CD rating’s at 4.1 and I’m glad y’all are alternatin’ wit songs!


11. Death “Put Them Guns Up”
Looks like a good title! >>> Shit, yea, good Bounce right chea wit a gangsta-ass style!! Nice job holdin’ tha whole song down! My Rating: 4.3


12. Commercial
Time ta transition… Tha average CD rating’s still tha same, regardless if ½time was here… >>> Sounds anticipatin’… Lookin’ forward ta hearin’ how GR8 this iz!! My Rating: N/A


13. Mobo Joe “Mobo Blunts”
Shit, yea!!! >>> This DEFINITELY iz an anthem!!! Already, tha 1st song on tha “Hustler Side” and it rates higher than all tha “Bounce Side” songs!! You REALLY holdin’ tha hook down here, Mobo Joe! LOL, tha beat’s like a Bounce beat but wit a real “hustla” topic!! It sounds kinda long; I wish more lyrics would come out fa somethin’ 4:20ish on tha length… My Rating: 4.5


14. Prelude
LOL, anotha intermission? Not many “Hustler Side” songs, lol? >>> Cool, I guess… Interestin’ scene dat sounds like tha TV. My Rating: N/A


15. Dog House Posse “Crome To Yo Dome”
DEFINITELY a gangsta-ass title here!!! >>> Neva heard dis one and it’s soundin’ pretty gangsta to tha fullest!! Finally, an actual song wit verses, lol!! Tha hook’s DEFINITELY gutta and tha 1st verse’s soundin’ pretty good; “smokin’ on blunts” and doin’ tha damn thang!! Tha 2nd verse’s real gangsta here; just luvin’ it!! I couldn’t’ve asked fa any HOTTER undaground music!!! Thumbs up wit tha “smokin’ blunt afta blunt” and tha “Girbauds” lines; good-ass shit!!! Tha 3rd verse’s pretty gangsta wit tha descriptive lyrics; luvin’ it!!! Not 100% sure if dat was like tha 2nd ½ of tha 2nd verse but it still was GR8!!! My Rating: 4.8


16. Dog House Posse “Hustler”
ANOTHA new joint fa me ta hear!!! >>> Sounds pretty good wit tha G-Funk feelin’ in tha beat… “Polos, Girbauds!” Tha hook’s pretty cool; a lil’ short and simple but you KNOW tha “hustlaz” must luv it!! Speakin’ of luvin’, tha 2nd verse sounds pretty hot here wit tha contributin’ members!! REAL GR8 life-type street lyrics!!! DEFINITELY crazy lyrics in tha 3:00 area; tha whole minute!! My Rating: 4.5


17. Dog House Posse “Murder Tales”
DEFINITELY a GUTTA title!!! It’s ALSO a newbie!!! >>> Gutta-ass beat wit a length ova five minutes long!!! Tha 1st verse’s soundin’ GUTTA to tha bone wit this beat!!! Tha hook DEFINITELY makes dis tha BEST joint on this CD, EASILY!!! Gutta-ass shit to tha fullest here!!! I dunno how much more I can express it!!! Tha 2nd verse’s REAL strong wit tha lyrical content too!!! Even down ta tha screamin’ sounds @ 1:51!!! Tha 3rd verse’s REAL GUTTA once again!!! DEFINITELY ALL KINDS of gangsta attributes apply ta dis joint!!! Iz this just one member of Dog House Posse rappin’ dis? It’s REALLY consistent!!!!! You even have tha beat outro ta do it as well as there bein’ lightnin’ sound effects too at tha end!!! TOO PERFECT!!!!! My Rating: 5.0


18. Ricky B & Mannie Boo “I Ain’t Done Shit”
Let’s see what dis iz about! >>> Prepared-type “shit,” lol! Tha hook sounds cool and tha fade-in intro was weird. Tha 1st verse’s good wit dis shit; good-ass hood shit wit this good beat! Tha hook’s interestin’; definitely catchy ta satisfy me! Tha 2nd verse sounds good; hood “shit” in your 20’s! LOL, tha 2nd ½ of tha 3rd verse sounded like it said, “Lady GaGa;” WHOA!!! It’s like, a decade and two years later, a “Lady GaGa” appeared!! Definitely interestin’ and tha whole 3rd verse held it down! My Rating: 4.3


19. Naheem “Massacre”
REALLY gutta title here!!! Let’s hear what this newbie (for me) has ta offer!!! >>> Pretty “raw” here; tha beat’s REALLY catchy and really gutta!!! Tha hook sounds “raw” as FUCK!!! Tha 1st verse sounds good; catchy-ass, consistent-ass rhymes!!! Nearly sounds like E-40 here wit tha voice… Tha 2nd verse sounds like it’s just dealin’ wit hood shit 24/7!! Tha 3rd verse’s really keepin’ it goin’!! Just luvin’ how long this feels (even though it’s only like 3:39)!! REAL NICE job!!! My Rating: 4.7


20. Naheem “Buck, Buck”
Shit, yea!!! Naheem’s endin’ this GR8 part of this tape!!!!! >>> Shit, yea; what a GR8 start here fa “Louisiana!!!” Catchy-ass hood beat and tha 1st verse’s soundin’ REAL GR8!!! Tha 2nd verse’s keepin’ it real here to tha fullest!! Naheem, you’re handlin’ business like no otha in these streetz!!! Tha 3rd verse’s just luvable material here for tha streetz; thumbs-tha-fuck-up!!! My Rating: 4.6


Overall: For tha “Bounce Side,” it was consistent wit tha GR8 sound. But, wit tha “Hustler Side,” it was consistent in a way dat I REALLY LUVED each joint!!! Tha average CD rating for tha “Hustler Side” wound up bein’ 4.6 (automatic 5-star rated CD), which dominated tha “Bounce Side” by a ½ point!!! REAL GR8 job puttin’ this tape together!! I luv all y’all rappers!!! Keep doin’ tha damn thang!!!


Rankings (according to my ratings):

17. Death “Brand New Funk” 3.8
16. Lil’ One “True Playa” 3.9
15. Lil’ Goldie “True Nigga” 3.9
14. Big Neub “Big Daddy” 3.9
13. Big Neub “Soldier” 4.0
12. Lil’ Goldie “Ya” 4.1
11. Lil’ Goldie “Foolishness” 4.2
10. Lil’ Goldie “A Lil’ Something, Something” 4.3
09. Death “Put Them Guns Up” 4.3
08. Ricky B & Mannie Boo “I Ain’t Done Shit” 4.3
07. Lil’ Goldie “I Told Ya Straight Soldier” 4.4
06. Mobo Joe “Mobo Blunts” 4.5
05. Dog House Posse “Hustler” 4.5
04. Naheem “Buck, Buck” 4.6
03. Naheem “Massacre” 4.7
02. Dog House Posse “Crome To Yo Dome” 4.8
01. Dog House Posse “Murder Tales” 5.0


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 73.2
Total Songs: / 17
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Average CD Rating: 4.3

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