Showing posts with label Mr. Ivan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mr. Ivan. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Commercial #2,014: #LouisianaRapVaultChallenge, Day 583



FTLD'z Commercial Series #26:
#LouisianaRapVaultChallenge:
Day 583: March 5, 2024

Frankie's 26th commercial series & 1,525th 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
PxMxWx feat. Lil' Slim & Mr. Ivan "Do Or Die Nigga!!" (1994)

#PxMxWx #LilSlim #MrIvan #MannieFresh #BatonRougeRap #BatonRougeLARap #Louisiana #LouisianaLA #LouisianaRap #LouisianaLARap #225 #225Rap #NewOrleans #NewOrleansLA #NewOrleansRap #NewOrleansLARap

Monday, February 26, 2024

Commercial #2,006: #LouisianaRapVaultChallenge, Day 575



FTLD'z Commercial Series #26:
#LouisianaRapVaultChallenge:
Day 575: February 26, 2024

Frankie's 26th commercial series & 1,517th 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
Mr. Ivan feat. Don B, Mickdonovan & Sugah "Somebody Gon Die Tonight" (1999)

#MrIvan #DonB #Mickdonovan #Sugah #BatonRougeRap #BatonRougeLARap #Louisiana #LouisianaLA #LouisianaRap #LouisianaLARap #225 #225Rap #NewOrleans #NewOrleansLA #NewOrleansRap #NewOrleansLARap

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Commercial #1,444: #LouisianaRapVaultChallenge, Day 13



FTLD'z Commercial Series #26:
#LouisianaRapVaultChallenge:
Day 13: August 13, 2022

Frankie's 26th commercial series & 956th 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:
Mr. Ivan feat. Top "Jealous" (1999)

#BatonRouge #BatonRougeLA #BatonRougeRap #BatonRougeLARap #Louisiana #LouisianaLA #LouisianaRap #LouisianaLARap #225 #225Rap #NewOrleans #NewOrleansLA #NewOrleansRap #NewOrleansLARap

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Commercial #997: #90sLouisianaRapChallenge, Day 174



FTLD'z Commercial Series #16:
#90sLouisianaRapChallenge:
Day 174: June 23, 2021

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

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

Releases:
Face Forever World Of Crime (1996)
vs.
Mr. Ivan Resurrection (1999)

Music Playing:
Face Forever feat. Edward J. West "World Of Crime" (1996)
Mr. Ivan "9th Ward" (1999)

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

Sunday, January 3, 2021

Commercial #826: #90sLouisianaRapChallenge, Day 03




FTLD'z Commercial Series #16:
#90sLouisianaRapChallenge:
Day 03: January 3, 2021

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

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

Releases:
Graveyard Soldjas Day Of Execution (1996)
vs.
Mr. Ivan 187 In A Hockey Mask (1994)

Music Playing:
Graveyard Soldjas feat. That Nigga Will "On My Game" (1996)
Mr. Ivan feat. Mannie Fresh "Look At Yourself" (1994)

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

Saturday, December 21, 2019

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 1st 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 2nd verse & it’s just as aggressive; gotta luv it!! Tha 2nd dude on tha 2nd verse’s soundin’ nice, as well; good shit! Not aggressive but still good ta rap, here… Got a 3rd 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 2nd verse & on tha hook witchu! Tha 3rd verse’s pretty dope, as well; undeniable!! My Rating: 4.7


04. “9th Ward”
Producer: Don B
>>> Pretty dope G-Funk beat, here; let’s see what you got (can’t wait)! Dope/grimy 1st verse, here! Even right b4 tha hook, it’s pretty serious wit tha deep-pitched voice! Also, I like tha simple “9th Ward killa” part, on tha hook; simple & from a street chick, as well! Got you on tha 2nd verse, here, comin’ through wit tha gutta-ass gangsta shit; gotta luv it!! Keepin’ it goin’ wit tha 3rd 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 1st verse & you got this gutta shit on lock, once again! Good shit…! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha dude, Top, on tha 2nd verse, comin’ through wit his gutta PoV, as well; dope! Got you on tha 3rd 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 1st verse & it’s soundin’ good; feelin’ how Don B on tha feature, too! Got anotha dude on tha 2nd part of tha 1st verse, here, comin’ through wit some hot shit; good shit! Holy, what an aggressive chick on tha 2nd 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 3rd 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 1st verse & it aight; not inta depressin’ songs, tho… Tha hook ain’t bad fa me, here; it sux wit dyin’, tho… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it’s ehh…; decent lil’ verse, tho I’m not into tha “sad songs.” Got you on tha 3rd 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 & 1st 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 2nd verse’s pretty dope wit what you bring to tha table, as well; keep this aggression up!! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 3rd 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 1st verse from tha beginning…! Sounds like it gon be a depressin’-kinda track but at least you have aggression, this time… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it’s not as aggressive as tha 1st verse, so I’ono how much I can appreciate it, if it’s on a sad note… Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 3rd 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 1st 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 1st verse goes off, as usual! Tha 2nd verse from Lyrical’s soundin’ pretty dope; definitely feelin’ this aggression, as well! All about collaboratin’ wit tha aggressive ones!! Got Top on tha 3rd 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 1st verse & it sounds good; feelin’ tha “hella-red” eyez & shit! Got anotha part to tha 1st verse; so glad you got a hold of tha Graveyard Soldjas! Definitely tha shit, right chea! You know what it iz! Tha 3rd part of tha 1st 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 4th part of tha 1st verse, here, comin’ through wit your aggressive, Earth-shmokin’ vibes; luv it! Got Top finishin’ off tha 1st verse with its 5th part, here, comin’ through wit some hot shit; good shit! Luvin’ tha pace of tha flows, too! Iz that a 6th part of tha 1st verse, here? Almost thought it was gonna end but no, Graveyardin’ it wit dem Soldjas!! Oh shit, a 7th 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 1st 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 2nd verse & it’s soundin’ nice ta hear wit your aggressive-ass, here; dope! Hearin’ tha 3rd 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 1st 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 2nd verse, comin’ through as a “1973” baby, here; good lil’ verse & voice… Hearin’ tha 3rd 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 1st 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 1st verse & it ain’t too bad, here; diggin’ tha aggression, of course! Skandalust on tha 2nd part of tha 1st 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 1st 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 2nd 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
>>> 1st track sounds pretty dope, here; I’ll give it a plus (4.5)! Tha 2nd 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 3rd 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. “9th 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

Monday, October 14, 2019

Review #1,822: U.N.L.V. "Mac Melph Calio"

Reviewed on 10.14.2019 (Review #1,822)


Despite me bein’ in 1998 in my Louisiana Reviewz Marathon, sometimes, I had gotten CDs that were mislabeled. With that bein’ said, my next review iz really from 1995: U.N.L.V. Mac Melph Calio, released on Cash Money Records & was produced by Mannie Fresh. Start Time: 12:27 PM | End Time: 1:29 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 (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2019 CD Review (Review #1,822) reviewed on 10.14.2019 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A


01. Intro
>>> Diggin’ tha beat sample! Gotta luv this dark vibe fa Cash Money! Gotta luv tha aggression from tha speaker, as well! My Rating: N/A


02. “Nigga I’m ‘Bout It”
>>> Sounds ironic fa Halloween comin’ up, as it has a sample goin’ on in tha beat, here! Definitely nice wit this hook and beat!! Tha 1st verse iz pretty gutta, to tha bone!! Definitely feelin’ tha aggression; pure heat, here!! “Don’t get too close or tha heat just might scorch ya!” Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and y’all goin’ off, continuously, wit tha consistency! Gotta luv it! As tha verse continuously goes on, it seems long but tha quality of it makes it not boring…! At 5:06, tha beat stopped & tha ramblin’-rap went crazy! My Rating: 4.7


03. “3rd Ward Court Date!!”
Just hate thinkin’ ‘bout tha “court date” comin’ up! >>> Beat & hook’s pretty nice, as it’s a lil’ laidback fa tha ‘90s & dat good, undaground rap… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it sounds like your typical, ‘90s-soundin’ delivery, here; good shit… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and even tho y’all “stuck like Chuck,” I know y’all got through it! I feel “stuck like Chuck,” as well; it’s rough…! Hearin’ tha 3rd verse and it’s your ‘90s slice of pie, here… My Rating: 3.9


04. “Pop ‘Em Up”
>>> A ‘90s “car” scene, here, as it sounds pretty grimy… Between tha last song & this, I think of N.W.A., wit their outspoken-asses; gotta dig tha perspective! At 1:00, tha track starts & it’s pretty dope, between tha hook & beat. Feelin’ how gangsta this N.W.A.-inspired shit gets, durin’ tha 1st verse; plates breakin’!! Tha 2nd verse’s pretty nice; gotta dig it! “I don’t need stars on my chest to make my fuckin’ name bigga;” I dig it! That’s how I feel about myself; I’m stronger in tha brain but I remain tha same (person)! Hearin’ tha 3rd verse and it sounds like a nice dose of a paranoia trip; good shit…! Tha 4th verse’s soundin’ good, too, as tha rhymes keep flowin’, here…! Keepin’ tha 5th verse comin’ along wit some gunshots, here, keepin’ it “G,” to tha fullest! Sounds like y’all havin’ more fun than havin’ paranoia durin’ tha outro, here; nice U.N.L.V. shit…! My Rating: 4.2


05. “No Struggle, No Progress”
>>> Sounds like a nice lil’ beat; Christmas bells bein’ sampled? Almost sounds like it but I’m definitely feelin’ tha trippy start, here…! Hearin’ tha 1st verse and this gangsta tale’s soundin’ pretty nice; feelin’ it a lot on this beat! Dude on tha 2nd part of tha 1st verse’s pretty dope, wit his rhymes; gotta luv y’all…! Tha last 56 seconds of tha beat playin’ iz pretty dope; good shit! My Rating: 4.5


06. “Mannie Fresh Mix”
>>> Bouncin’ up & down ta this “mix;” good job, Fresh! My Rating: 4.3


½time: A 4.3-rated CD, so far; great gangsta tales! Keep ‘em comin’, y’all!


07. “Eddie Bow II”
>>> Great party vibe ta start thangz off…! Hearin’ y’all “bow” on tha hook reminds me of this dude from Baton Rouge that I no longer deal with. He claims he started tha “bow” shit (most-noted on Kevin Gates’ 2009 “I’m A Grinder” song). Meanwhile, here y’all are, 14 years ahead of that! Glad y’all here; good 1st verse, as well! Tha 2nd verse’s pretty nice and funny that y’all say, “Nigga, you ain’t tough;” irony fa tha future “bow?” Tha rest of tha rappin’, as well as tha chantin’, sounds nice, toward tha end; good shit…! My Rating: 4.2


08. “Come Up” feat. Magnolia Slim
>>> Sounds like a cool lil’ beat sample/sound, in tha beginning…! Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s soundin’ like a regular-soundin’ ‘90s flow, here… Tha hook sounds like a good, simple hook; nice job, y’all… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it’s soundin’ good fa tha ‘90s, once again… Hearin’ tha 3rd verse and it sounds like a struggle ta keep tha mission to survive alive. Luckily, y’all CMR representaz were able to build success from tha street life… Got tha 4th verse, here & I’m diggin’ tha gritty vibes of tha voice & delivery, here; Louisiana in tha house…! My Rating: 4.2


09. “Mac Melph Calio” feat. Mr. Ivan
>>> Sounds like a nice lil’ hook & beat; beat’s pretty dope wit tha sound! I know I’ve heard this one before; just re-reviewin’ it, while I’m in tha mood… Got tha 1st verse goin’ on and it’s soundin’ nice; y’all reppin’ nicely, here… Got tha 2nd verse goin’ on, here & it’s soundin’ good, of course… Tha 3rd verse’s pretty dope, wit tha fast-soundin’ rappin’; gotta dig it…! Glad Mr. Ivan was able to join y’all on this track, here; good shit, as tha 4th verse progresses…! My Rating: 4.4


10. “Shake, Shake It”
>>> Nice lil’ sample in tha beginning, here, as Aaliyah & DMX used for their collab, later on…! Hearin’ tha 1st verse and y’all got this shit on lock; good shit…! Hearin’ tha hook and it sounds good fa these hoes, here; gotta make ‘em “shake!” Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it’s soundin’ pretty eerie wit tha darker sounds in tha beat! Hearin’ tha 3rd verse and tha voice’s soundin’ more on tha southern tip, here; definitely nice…! My Rating: 4.3


11. “BGz True Story” (BGz)
>>> Kickin’ it off wit tha typical bounce-soundin’ sample… Got B.G. rappin’ on tha 1st verse, wit this lil’ sample; definitely nice! Tha 2nd verse’s soundin’ nice, too… Almost thought I wasn’t gon rate this, due to it bein’ just a sampler. However, I’ll give it its rating, due to all tha rappin’… My Rating: 4.2


12. “Hood Mac”
>>> Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s soundin’ good on this ‘90s-styled beat… Got tha hook goin’ on, right nah & it sounds good ta hear, fa tha ‘90s… Tha 2nd verse sounds a lil’ more energetic; gotta keep tha energy comin’! My Rating: 4.0


13. “Local 580 Fuck Tha Police” feat. BGz, Black, Jack-O, Lil’ Slim, Mr. Ivan & Ms. Tee
>>> Sounds like a good lil’ hook from Ms. Tee, here; duckin’ tha 12! Beat’s a simple-soundin’ ‘90s style, which fits ta fit all these peeps on here! Hearin’ B.G. on tha 1st verse and he sounds good, as well as Ms. Tee’s “fuck tha police” background vocals helpin’ out…! Got tha 2nd ½ of tha 1st verse goin’ on, here & dude got tha aggressive flow, here…! Got tha 1st part of tha 2nd verse, here, soundin’ good wit tha female-styled perspective of duckin’ 12; go, Ms. Tee! Here comes tha 2nd part of tha 2nd verse, here, soundin’ good ta hear; gotta luv tha 504! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 3rd part of tha 2nd verse, here, soundin’ good fa tha “block” & tha streetz! My Rating: 4.5


Overall: Nice job, y’all; glad y’all got tha reputation y’all deserved! Legends in tha 5-0-4 game! Plenty more U.N.L.V. durin’ my marathon! We’ll see when I get to those discs!


Rankings:

12. “3rd Ward Court Date!!” 3.9
11. “Hood Mac” 4.0
10. “BGz True Story” (BGz) 4.2
09. “Come Up” feat. Magnolia Slim 4.2
08. “Eddie Bow II” 4.2
07. “Pop ‘Em Up” 4.2
06. “Shake, Shake It” 4.3
05. “Mannie Fresh Mix” 4.3
04. “Mac Melph Calio” feat. Mr. Ivan 4.4
03. “No Struggle, No Progress” 4.5
02. “Local 580 Fuck Tha Police” feat. BGz, Black, Jack-O, Lil’ Slim, Mr. Ivan & Ms. Tee 4.5
01. “Nigga I’m ‘Bout It” 4.7


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      51.4
Total Songs:                      / 12
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Average CD Rating:       4.3

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

R.I.P. Video #61: Pimp Daddy



Broadcasting from tha Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike, here in Wells Tannery, PA, it's ya boy, FrankieThaLuckyDog here, sadly reportin' anotha tragic loss in tha Louisiana rap community (special edition).

Today, April 18, 2018, marks 24 years since tha murder of Edgar Givens, known in tha undaground, Louisiana rap scene as Pimp Daddy. Givens was born in 1976 and was from New Orleans. An early artist signed with Cash Money Records, Givens released his debut album, Still Pimpin', in 1993. Lookin' like he had a bright future ahead of him, unfortunately, tha good times were short-lived for Givens. In tha Florida projects in New Orleans on April 18, 1994, Givens was fatally shot and killed at point-blank range. Many believe a musical love triangle resulted in Givens' death; Rodney Temple was charged with life in murdering Givens. During his Cash Money time, Givens was said to be dating labelmate, Ms. Tee. However, another labelmate, Cheeky Blakk, claimed that Givens was tha father of her child. Needless to say, Givens was in an argument with Ms. Tee's brother. That's when Givens was shot in tha face and killed at only 18 years-old. One year after his death, Givens' 2nd album, Pimp'n Ain't E-Z, was released in 1995.


Music:

Still Pimpin' (1993)

01. "Pimp Out '93 (Lil' Bit)"
02. "What Kind Of Nigga"
03. Crack Out
04. "Got 2 Be Real #2"
05. "Break'em Off Some" feat. Lil' Slim
06. "Real-Ass Gangsta"
07. "God Bless Tha Dead"
08. "No Bullshit Biiiiitch" feat. Lil' Slim
09. "Do You C What I C"
10. "Boo-Koo Bitches"
11. "Get 'Em Up Niggaaaaa" feat. Ms. Tee
12. "Hoeshit Ends '94 Biiitch"

Pimp'n Ain't E-Z (1995)
01. Intro
02. "Gone But Not Forgotten" (B.G., Yella Boy & Tec-9)
03. "Shake It Like A Dog"
04. "Pimpin' Ain't EZ" (B.G., Baby & Mannie Fresh)
05. "Ain't No Nigga"
06. "Not A Game"
07. "Legend Live" (Yella Boy)
08. "Bloody Body" (Tec-9, B.G. & Yella Boy)
09. "Let Me Know"
10. "R.I.P."
11. "Gots To Pimp A Bitch"
12. "I Got Them Birds" (Baby, B.G. & Lil' Ya)
13. "One Girl"
14. "Keep On Kickin' It" (Warren Mays)
15. "Powda Bag"
16. "Outro - Gots To Be Real II"


Featured On:

Lil' Slim The Game Is Cold (1993)
"Cold In The Game" feat. B-32 & Pimp Daddy
"Hoes I U's 2 Sweat" feat. MC Heavy, B-32, Pimp Daddy & Yella

Ms. Tee Chillin' On Tha Corner (1993)
"Chillin'" feat. Pimp Daddy

The Greatest Rap Hits From Downsouth New Orleans The Real New Orleans Compilation (1998)
"Got To Be Real" (1993) (Pimp Daddy)

Cash Money Record Family Queing With Q93 (1994)
"Queing With Q93" (Mic Fox & Ya Boy Wild Wayne feat. Lil' Slim, Ms. Tee, Pimp Daddy, PxMxWx & U.N.L.V.)

Lil' Slim Powder Shop (1994)
"Blunt After Blunt" feat. Pimp Daddy & PxMxWx

U.N.L.V. Straight Out Tha Gutta (1994)
"Local 580" feat. Gangsta Dee, Lil' Slim, Mr. Ivan, Pimp Daddy & PxMxWx
"Got A Lot Of Love!!" feat. Lady KK, Lil' Slim, Mr. Ivan, Pimp Daddy & PxMxWx


R.I.P. Edgar "Pimp Daddy" Givens
1976 - 4.18.1994

Thursday, April 5, 2018

R.I.P. Video #60: Yella Boy (U.N.L.V.)



Broadcasting from Concrete City, here in Nanticoke, PA, it's ya boy, FrankieThaLuckyDog, here, sadly reporting anotha tragic loss in tha Louisiana rap community. A special edition, today, April 5, 2018.

Today, April 5, 2018, marks 21 years since tha murder of New Orleans, LA rapper, Yella Boy. Yella Boy was born Albert Thomas in 1975. During the early '90s, Thomas joined tha rap group, U.N.L.V., which consisted of Tec-9, Lil' Ya & Yella Boy, himself. U.N.L.V. was one of tha 1st acts signed with Cash Money Records during tha early '90s. U.N.L.V. released their debut album, 6th & Baronne, in 1993. In 1994, they released their 2nd album, Straight Out Tha Gutta. In 1995, their 3rd album, Mac Melph Calio, was released, as well as Scrap Up!!. Their 4th album, Uptown 4 Life, was released in 1996. During 1996, life drew a hint of darkness for Thomas, as Thomas and Cash Money rep, Baby a.k.a. Birdman, started gettin' into it. U.N.L.V. was rumored to be dropped from Cash Money Records and Thomas pistol-whipped Baby. In a form of retaliation, many believe Baby killed Thomas. On April 5, 1997, Thomas was shot in tha head and killed in a dangerous drug deal at only 22 years-old. After Thomas' death, U.N.L.V. released their Greatest Hits compilation in 1997. After a four-year hiatus, U.N.L.V. returned in 2001 with their 5th album, The Return of U.N.L.V.: Trend Setters, on Blazin' South Records. In 2003, U.N.L.V. hit tha streets with their 6th album, Keep It Gutta, courtesy of B Real Entertainment. In 2004, U.N.L.V.'s 7th album, Gutta 4 Life, was also released on B Real Entertainment.


Music:

6th & Baronne (1993)
01. Crack Out Show
02. "6th & Baronne"
03. "Tec-9 Groove"
04. "U.N.L.V. Style"
05. "Another Bitch"
06. "Another Trick (Radio Version)"
07. "Eddie Bow"
08. "Get Into It With A Nigger"
09. "My 9"
10. "Mannie Fresh Mix"
11. Holler At A Nigger


Straight Out Tha Gutta (1994)
01. "Local 580" feat. Gangsta Dee, Lil' Slim, Mr. Ivan, Pimp Daddy & PxMxWx
02. "Pussy C'mon Too Me!!"
03. "Tec-9 What Ya Like"
04. "Things Got Wild"
05. "Back Up Off Me"
06. "Bangin' With My "Pump""
07. "6 & Baronne"
08. "Hike"
09. "Bitch Ain't Shit"
10. "Bad-Ass Yella Boy"
11. "Much Respect" feat. Local 580
12. "Straight Out Tha Gutta!!"
13. "Got A Lot Of Love!!" feat. Lady KK, Lil' Slim, Mr. Ivan, Pimp Daddy & PxMxWx
14. "Cash Money Groove - Fuckin' Right - All Right"


Mac Melph Calio (1995)
01. Intro
02. "Nigga I'm 'Bout It"
03. "3rd Ward Court Date!!"
04. "Pop 'Em Up"
05. "No Struggle, No Progress"
06. "Mannie Fresh Mix"
07. "Eddie Bow II"
08. "Come Up" feat. Magnolia Slim
09. "Mac Melph Calio" feat. Mr. Ivan
10. 'Shake, Shake It"
11. "BGz True Story"
12. "Hood Mac"
13. "Local 580 Fuck Tha Police" feat. BGz, Black, Jack-O, Lil' Slim, Mr. Ivan & Ms. Tee


Scrap Up!! (1995)
01. "Scrap Up"
02. "Mac Melph Calio"
03. "Mac Melph Calio (Radio)"


Uptown 4 Life (1996)
01. Intro feat. Ziggy Wiggly
02. "Uptown 4 Life"
03. "Drag 'Em N Tha River"
04. "Pocket Full Of Furl" feat. B.G.
05. Uptown Gun Show feat. Ziggy Wiggly
06. "211-187"
07. "Chill & Hussle"
08. "Mannie Fresh Mix" feat. Ms. Tee
09. "Rape U 4 Your Life"
10. "Boom Get Chopped"
11. "Head No Screws"
12. "Low Down & Dirty"
13. "Playa Hate'n"
14. "Jazzy Bitch"
15. "Black Connection!! 226" feat. B.G., Kilo G & Ms. Tee


Greatest Hits (1997)
01. "Don't U Be Greedy"
02. "6th & Baronne"
03. "Pop 'Em Up"
04. "Hire"
05. "Mac Melph Calio"
06. "Get N 2 It With A Nigga"
07. "Bitches Ain't Shit"
08. "Eddie Bow"
09. "I'm 'Bout It"
10. "Straight From The Ramp"
11. "My Pump"
12. "Shake, Shake, Shake It"
13. "Straight Out Tha Gutta!!"


The Return Of U.N.L.V.: Trend Setters (2001)
01. OG Muddy Waters (Skit)
02. "Yella's Revenge"
03. "Don't Try It"
04. "Live Or Die" feat. Big Man
05. "Bootie Bop" feat. Big Man
06. "Hand Full Of Haters (House Full Of Players)" feat. Ricashay
07. "Come On" (Tec-9)
08. "Do The Damn Thang" feat. Sinista
09. "Rob Shop"
10. Radio Dial (Skit)
11. "Return Of The U.N.L.V."
12. "Beefin' Ain't A Thang" feat. Reapor
13. "How We Live" (Lil' Ya feat. D.H.)
14. "Uptown Hard Hitters"
15. "Giving It Back" (Lil' Ya)
16. "Lost & Turned Out"
17. "Like U.N.L.V."
18. "Blazed Out"
19. Outro


Keep It Gutta (2003)
01. Intro - B Real Ent.
02. "Rat-Da-Tat"
03. "There Dey Go"
04. "Step It Up"
05. "Go DJ"
06. "Torcha"
07. "Work That Thang"
08. "Bluesville"
09. "Wild Out"
10. "Keep It Gutta"
11. "Live Or Die (Part 2)"
12. "Act Like U Know"
13. "Still Standing"
14. "I Miss U" feat. Miss Keedy
15. "Party 2 Nite"
16. "Street Life" feat. Sharp Shoota


Gutta 4 Life (2004)
01. U.N.L.V. Visit The Birdhouse
02. "Drag 'Em II (Fuck CMR)" feat. B.G.
03. "Gutta 4 Life"
04. "That Iron" feat. Lil' Boosie
05. "Rock With Me"
06. "Live Or Die"
07. "What U Want Do"
08. "Keep It Gutta" feat. Juvenile
09. "2-Way Street"
10. That Nigga Tee (Skit)
11. "4-4"
12. "Rat-A-Tat"
13. Smoke Session (Skit)
14. "Step It Up"
15. "Bluesville"
16. "Work That Thing" feat. 5th Ward Weebie
17. "Still Standing"


Featured On:

Ms. Tee Having Things (1995)
- "GetN2ItWithABitch" feat. U.N.L.V.

Pimp Daddy Pimp'n Ain't E-Z (1995)
- "Gone But Not Forgotten" (B.G., Yella Boy & Tec-9)
- "Legend Live" (Yella Boy)
- "Bloody Body" (Tec-9, B.G. & Yella Boy)

Partners-N-Crime Presents Hard Hitaz Compilation Vol. 1 (2002)
- "They On The Head" (Lil' Slim feat. U.N.L.V.)

7th Ward Soulja Ghetto Terminology (2003)
- "Dime Rocks" feat. U.N.L.V. & Greedy

K-Chill Actin' (2007)
- "Make It Happen" feat. U.N.L.V.

K-Chill As Da Boot Turns (2010)
- "Fuck 'Em" feat. U.N.L.V.


Other Songs:

Tec-9 Ready 4 War (2000)
- "Sign Ya Name (Dedicated To Yella Boy)"


R.I.P. Albert "Yella Boy" Thomas
1975 - 4.05.1997

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Review #1,621: PxMxWx "A New Beginning"

Reviewed on 2.02.2017 (Review #1,621)


Up pretty early, here… It’s Groundhog Day & I finna hit my 40,000th mile on my car, as soon as I go to work! Here goes my review for PxMxWx A New Beginning, released in 1997 on Cash Money Records! Start Time: 2:02 AM | End Time: 2:37 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 #1,621) reviewed on 2.02.2017 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A


01. “A New Beginnin’ (Intro)”
>>> Beat sounds nice and relaxin’, like you finna hit a blunt or somethin’… Nice job wit tha rappin’; ain’t expect it… Thought it was just an intro, but dope shit, here… My Rating: 4.4


02. “It’s On” feat. M&M
>>> Beat sounds like it’s ready for undaground war, here; gotta dig it! Tha hook’s pretty nice by just sayin’, “It’s on…; it’s on…;” nice! Tha 1st verse sounds good ta hear, here… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it’s soundin’ nice ta hear, as well; props fa keepin’ it on-n-poppin’! Hearin’ tha 3rd verse and I’m definitely diggin’ these fast, quality rhymes! My Rating: 4.5


03. “Definition Of A Gangsta” feat. M&M
>>> Beat sounds pretty good, here, ta get through tha undaground, once again… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s soundin’ pretty grimy/gutta wit these lyrics; gotta love it! Tha hook’s nice wit tha chatter in tha background, as well as tha title part repeatin’… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it sounds like a deeper voice; pretty nice, here… A 3rd verse comin’ from some rowdy person, here; definitely a dope surprise! That voice iz somethin’! Definitely a nice job, here! “And, my girl told me…;” I honestly thought this was a girl, at first…! My Rating: 4.6


04. “Big Man”
>>> More of a Mardi Gras feel, here—can’t believe that’s comin’ up soon! Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it has a different kinda jam/gangsta feel to it, but more of a livin’-a-celebrity-life-type feel to it… Tha hook sounds nice, as if it had an old school vibe to it… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it’s pretty nice, here. A Biggie tribute reference wit tha “Baby, baby,” here… Tha 3rd verse’s soundin’ pretty consistent wit tha rhymin’, here; definitely diggin’ it! And, a lil’ chant for “tha overweight playaz,” toward tha end, who are “in tha house!” My Rating: 4.4


½time: Dope lil’ CD, so far; gotta luv it! A 4.5-rated CD, so far, but that’s no surprise when PxMxWx are in tha house! Definitely lovin’ tha beats and y’all know how ta make that quality music fa tha undaground!


05. “King Heroin” feat. Devi D & Mr. Ivan
>>> A slower lil’ hood track, here, soundin’ nice… Hearin’ tha 1st verse from you and you reppin’ dat “Louisiana” to tha fullest, here, survivin’ tha dayz and soundin’ good… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s pretty nice/catchy, like some Pimp C-like drug tunes (instead of “country tunes”); good shit! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it’s soundin’ nice ta hear, too… Got tha 3rd verse, here, and it’s soundin’ dope, too… Gotta love tha rhymes to tha fullest, too! I like tha “Bad Boys” reference, too; definitely nice! My Rating: 4.3


06. “Take A Hit” feat. Poo Rock
>>> Consistent, fast rhymin’ ova a nice lil’ beat, here, as far as tha 1st verse goes; lovin’ it! A Jamaican-kinda hook, here; definitely a nice twist! Gotta feel tha 2nd verse, as y’all “weed iz strong;” definitely nice! Consistent rhymin’ goin’ on wit tha 3rd verse, here, soundin’ dope… My Rating: 4.3


07. “Just Another Day” feat. Devi D
>>> Slow lil’ beat, here, soundin’ nice… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it sounds nice wit gettin’ through tha “hood life,” here… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s okay with this female voice, “just” gettin’ through “another day…” Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it ain’t bad, here, “just” gettin’ through tha times… Here’s tha 3rd verse and it’s keepin’ this movin’, here… My Rating: 4.0


08. “Southern Love” feat. Devi D
>>> Beat ain’t too bad, here, wit a lil’ bit of a funky taste… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s soundin’ nice; can’t complain… Got tha 2nd verse goin’ on, here, and it’s a nice lil’ “southside” representation… Likin’ how tha ending has, like, a “California Love” remake sound to it or somethin’ goin’ on, here… My Rating: 4.1


09. “It’s Fuckin’ Wit Me”
>>> Hearin’ tha beat and it’s nice; can’t complain… Hearin’ y’all on tha 1st verse and it’s pretty nice wit what y’all comin’ with, here, holdin’ it down… Tha hook sounds nice ta get through life, here, as tha paranoid brain “fuckin’ wit [you],” here; crazy… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it’s soundin’ nice ta hear; lots goin’ on in life! Hearin’ tha 3rd verse and this real shit keeps it movin’…; nice… My Rating: 4.2


Overall: Dope, consistent lil’ CD, here! As always, y’all do tha damn thang wit tha tracks, always keepin’ tha undaground on-n-poppin’! I hope y’all still doin’ good, tho; hopin’ for tha best!


Rankings:

09.       “Just Another Day” feat. Devi D 4.0
08.       “Southern Love” feat. Devi D 4.1
07.       “It’s Fuckin’ Wit Me” 4.2
06.       “King Heroin” feat. Devi D & Mr. Ivan 4.3
05.       “Take A Hit” feat. Poo Rock 4.3
04.       “A New Beginnin’ (Intro)” 4.4
03.   “Big Man” 4.4
02.   “It’s On” feat. M&M 4.5
01.   “Definition Of A Gangsta” feat. M&M 4.6


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      38.8
Total Songs:                      / 09
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Average CD Rating: 4.3 (automatically a 5-star-rated CD)

Sunday, January 15, 2017

R.I.P. Video #51: Kilo G



Broadcasting from Middletown, NY, it's ya boy, FrankieThaLuckyDog, here, rememberin' anotha fallen soulja from Louisiana, right now...

Today, Sunday, January 15, 2017, marks 20 years since tha death of Robert L. Johnson, Jr., known by his stage name, Kilo G. Johnson was a rapper from Algiers, New Orleans, LA, born on August 28, 1976. During his school dayz, he was nicknamed Big Rob and was a football player at tha L.B. Landry High School on tha west bank. In 1992, Johnson was signed with Cash Money Records and released his debut album, The Sleepwalker. As he began to build his buzz, he would appear on albums by Mr. Ivan, PxMxWx, Lil' Slim, Tec-9, Ms. Tee, Pimp Dogg & U.N.L.V.. In 1995, Johnson released his 2nd album, The Bloody City, also on Cash Money Records. However, sadly, on January 15, 1997, Johnson was shot and killed outside of his home in DeGaulle Manor in Algiers; he was only 20 years-old.

Music:

The Sleepwalker (1992)
01. "Intro"
02. "Cold Blooded Nigga"
03. "Psychopathic Killa"
04. "Gangsta Die First"
05. "Kill His Family"
06. "Down Mutha For Ya (Video Version)"


The Bloody City (1995)
01. Intro
02. "Pop 'Em" feat. Ms. Tee
03. "Release Me" feat. Pimp C
04. "Sunshine"
05. "Murderous Flava"
06. "Coasting"
07. "Money Rulz Tha World"
08. Goodfellas
09. "Life Has No Meaning" feat. Bun B
10. "I'm Hearing Voices"
11. "WayOut"
12. "Tired Of Being Fucked With"
13. "I'm Comin' 2 Get Cha"
14. News Break
15. "Bloody City" feat. Mr. Ivan & Skull Duggrey


Featured On:

Mr. Ivan 187 In A Hockey Mask (1994)
"Up It Daddy" feat. Kilo G & Tec-9
"How U Kill" feat. Kilo G

PxMxWx High Life (1994)
"Mouth On My Ganja" feat. Kilo G
"On A Dime Sac!!" feat. Kilo G
"Local 580 High Ass Tha Fuck" feat. Tec-9, Gangsta Dee, Kilo G, Lil' Slim, Mr. Ivan & Yella

Lil' Slim Thug'n & Pluggin' (1995)
"Time To Murder" feat. Tec-9, Gangsta Dee, Kilo G, Lil' Slim, Mr. Ivan & Yella

Ms. Tee Having Things (1995)
"Pistol-Packing Bitch" feat. Kilo G & Mr. Ivan

Tec-9 Straight From Tha Ramp!!! (1995)
"Riding High" feat. Kilo G & Mr. Ivan
"Bounty Hunter" feat. Kilo G
"Local 580 Burn 'Em Like A Bitch" feat. BGz, Kilo G & Lil' Ya

Ms. Tee Female Baller (1996)
"Bring It Home 2 Me" feat. BGz, Kilo G & Tec-9

Pimp Dogg Who's That Nigga? (1996)
"Rags To Riches" feat. Kilo G & Quarter Key

U.N.L.V. Uptown 4 Life (1996)
"Black Connection!! 226" feat. B.G., Kilo G & Ms. Tee


R.I.P. Robert L. "Kilo G" Johnson, Jr.
8.28.1976 - 1.15.1997

Monday, September 26, 2016

Review #1,545: Ms. Tee "Having Things"

Reviewed on 9.26.2016 (Review #1,545)


Let’s keep these reviewz goin’! Next up, Ms. Tee Having Things, released in 1995 on Cash Money Records & produced by Mannie Fresh! Start Time: 5:45 PM | End Time: 6:26 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!

© 2016 CD Review (Review #1,545) reviewed on 9.26.2016 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A


01. “Intro / Hit Tha Road”
>>> Sounds good with this jammin’ Fresh beat… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it sounds nice with your rappin’ and singin’ style… Diggin’ tha “hit tha road” sample—oh yeah, tha hook; nice! Tha rest of this jammed through and wasn’t too bad… My Rating: 3.8


02. “Let’s Get High”
>>> A lil’ bit of Tom Tom Club on tha sample, here. I heard them sampled on one of tha reviewz I just did, earlier today, so this iz ironic… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it sounds nice with your rap style… This was aight, for tha rest of it; long beat outro at tha end… My Rating: 3.7


03. “GetN2ItWithABitch” feat. U.N.L.V.
>>> Sounds nice with this somewhat-bouncin’ beat and tha hook… Looks like it’ll be a great collab? Hearin’ tha 1st verse from you and it’s soundin’ nice ta hear; great job, Tee… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse from U.N.L.V., here, and it’s soundin’ nice, in a true N.O. form! Feelin’ tha 3rd verse as y’all “niggity-niggity-nigga”in’ tha verse, non-stop, in a catchy way! And, anotha long beat outro, here… My Rating: 4.0


04. “Keep Your Head Up”
>>> Sounds like a slow jam with some smooth-soundin’ vocals on tha 1st verse, here… My favorite from you iz when you go from rappin’ to that cryin’ singin’, lol. A decent track, overall, here; nothin’ really ta say, here… My Rating: 3.5


05. “Pistol-Packing Bitch” feat. Kilo G & Mr. Ivan
Looks like it gon be an excellent collab!! >>> Feelin’ tha beat start, here; definitely gangsta! Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s pretty nice; defintiely gangsta! Tha hook’s pretty nice; feelin’ tha vibe, here! Here you are on tha 2nd verse, comin’ through wit dat gangsta shit fa tha ladies, here; good job! Tha 3rd verse’s pretty intense, too, wit these rhymes and shit! Definitely gangsta shit at its finest!! Rhymes are rattlin’ off tha tongue, here!! Crazy shit in tha beat at 2:50!! I do that with my beats!! My Rating: 4.4


½time: A decent release, so far, with tha Kilo & Ivan collab bein’ my favorite, so far… A 3.9-rated CD; keep it goin’…


06. “Messy Bitch / If He Don’t Trick”
>>> An intro…; interesting… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it ain’t too bad with this ‘90s old school vibe… Tha hook sounds aight… Kinda feelin’ your singin’…; can’t complain… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it ain’t too bad, too… My Rating: 3.7


07. “Gangsta From Tho Hood” feat. Mannie Fresh
Let’s hear this collab! >>> Sounds like it gon be interestin’ in tha beginning… Nice job with tha beat, Fresh! Feelin’ tha funky sound, at times… Feelin’ how you comin’ through in tha beginning, Tee; nice 1st verse! Tha 2nd verse’s pretty catchy, too, when you sing some of those lines… Ooh, Fresh on tha 3rd verse! Definitely feelin’ tha ’95 Fresh! He got shit on lock, here, always feelin’ fresh! My Rating: 4.2


08. “If I Had A Gun”
… >>> Sounds like it samples Barry White, here… That’s strange ‘cause that was anotha beat sample I heard on one of my recent reviewz from today, too! Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s soundin’ nice from you… Tha rest of this iz pretty catchy, too, includin’ tha hook… My Rating: 3.6


09. “Woke One Morning”
>>> Nice bounce vibe, as usual, for tha beat… You sound a lil’ smooth on this track, as far as tha flow and how thangz are rhymed, here… My Rating: 3.5


10. “Much Love” feat. Dolamite
>>> Beat sounds nice and jammin’ fa an oldie… You sound good on this, as usual; can’t complain… Tha hook sounds good; what else can I say? My Rating: 3.6


Overall: Not bad fa this release… There’s really nothin’ negative ta say about it… Props ta Fresh fa producin’, as well as your guest appearances!


Rankings:

10.       “Woke One Morning” 3.5
09.       “Keep Your Head Up” 3.5
08.       “Much Love” feat. Dolamite 3.6
07.       “If I Had A Gun” 3.6
06.       “Let’s Get High” 3.7
05.       “Messy Bitch / If He Don’t Trick” 3.7
04.       “Intro / Hit Tha Road” 3.8
03.   “GetN2ItWithABitch” feat. U.N.L.V. 4.0
02.   “Gangsta From Tho Hood” feat. Mannie Fresh 4.2
01.   “Pistol-Packing Bitch” feat. Kilo G & Mr. Ivan 4.4


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      38.0
Total Songs:                      / 10
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Average CD Rating:       3.8

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