Commercial #907: #90sLouisianaRapChallenge, Day 84

FTLD'z Commercial Series #16:
#90sLouisianaRapChallenge:
Day 84: March 25, 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:
Death Possessed By Tha Ouija Board (1993)
vs.
Murder Inc. Let's Die 2-Gether (1997)

Music Playing:
Death "Possessed (Nighttime)" (1993)
Murder Inc. "Bury Me" (1997)

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

Commercial #845: #90sLouisianaRapChallenge, Day 22

FTLD'z Commercial Series #16:
#90sLouisianaRapChallenge:
Day 22: January 22, 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:
G-Money Ghetto Drama (1997)
vs.
Murder Inc. Playin' For Keeps (1995)

Music Playing:
G-Money feat. Gangsta Black "Hit'um Up, Bust'um Up" (1997)
Murder Inc. "Barrel Of A Hard Head" (1995)

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

R.I.P. Video #71: Ed West

Recorded April 26, 2020

Broadcasting from my closet, here in Northeast PA, it's ya boy, FrankieThaLuckyDog here, sadly reportin' anotha tragic loss in tha Louisiana hip-hop community.

Edward James West, Sr., known in tha music business as multiple names, like Edward J. West, Ed, Ed West, Mr. West or Big Ed, passed away from COVID-19 complications on Friday, April 3, 2020; he was only 51 years-old.

West's music career began as a frequent collaborator in tha Louisiana rap business. West was featured on over 20 releases in tha undaground business, keepin' his soul active for tha undaground headz to devour. In May of 1993, West was a Production Coordinator for Hard Head Records, till tha end of 1995. Following up tha label work, in January of 1996, West became tha Vice President for Ruff Era Records, till tha end of 1999. Shifting more to an urban contemporary/gospel sound to kick off tha new millennium, in 2000, West, Dominic Davis & Larry Jones formed Collage III. Shortly after, West became tha owner of Collage III's label, Collage Worldwide Entertainment. In 2001, Collage III released their debut album, Living The Lyrics, on Collage Entertainment. In September of 2006, West became tha owner of Nu-City Construction & in May of 2007, he became tha director of One Vision, One Voice, designing "an innovative program for students to experience the academic discipline, art & business of music, while adding to their repertoire of artistic expression." In 2013, Collage III released another album, Under Construction, courtesy of Collage Worldwide Entertainment. West kept his passion goin' for music until April 3, 2020, when he passed away from Coronavirus complications. If West made it to see July 29th of this year, he woulda turned 52 years-old.


Music:

Living The Lyrics (w/Collage III) (2001)
01. "Never Forget"
02. "Open Your Heart"
03. "After The Storm" feat. S.T.E.E.L.
04. "Praise On"
05. "Ain't No Stoppin' Us" feat. Lady Girl
06. Skit
07. "I Keep It Real"
08. "Take It To The Street" feat. Krazy, Lady Girl & Muneco Medina
09. "People (Don't Forget About Ya People...)"
10. "Here To Stay"
11. "Why" feat. Ayanna Wright & Lorraine Fedison
12. "I Never Knew"
13. Skit
14. "Selah"
15. "Come By Here"
16. "Open Your Heart (Piano Version)"


Under Construction (w/Collage III) (2013)
01. "Praise On"
02. "Moving On" feat. Cash Epics
03. "2 Blessed (Rap Version)" feat. Y Luck
04. "Better Man"
05. "Freedom" feat. Mr. Magic
06. "You"
07. "Love Jesus" feat. Govenor Reiss & Kimberly "Kimmie" McMillian
08. "Time Waits For No Man"
09. "Keep Ya Head Up" feat. Pastor Samuel Blakes & Atonia Powell
10. "Open Your Heart"
11. "Blessed"


Featured On:

Murder Inc. Playin' For Keeps (1995)
- "Silence Me" feat. Ed West
- "Down South (Radio)" feat. B Shipe, Blo & Ed West
- "Down South (Street)" feat. B Shipe, Blo & Ed West

B-Lo & Da Ganksta A Mill & Stackin' (1996)
- "I'ma Baller" feat. Edward J. West & Steve Below

Face Forever World Of Crime (1996)
- "All For The Money" feat. Byron Anderson & Edward J. West
- "Rollin' In My Ride" feat. Legend Man & Edward J. West
- "World Of Crime" feat. Edward J. West
- "Time" feat. Edward J. West & Tanya Jarvis

L The Black Robbin Hood True 2 Life (1996)
- "Survivin' The Game" feat. Crazy Dahmer, Legend Man & Ed West
- "Dead End Street" feat. Edward J. West

Legend Man Pressure & Pain (1997)
- "Hard To Trust Ya" feat. Ed West
- "Heaven For A G" feat. Ed West
- "Misery & Suffering" feat. Ed West & Tereasa Betts
- "N.O.L.A." feat. Ed West & Ezell Swang

Murder Inc. Let's Die 2-Gether (1997)
- "Silence Me (Remix)" feat. Legend Man & Ed West

Bally B Gotta Be Greedy (1998)
- "We Roll Allnight" feat. Legend Man, Sporty-T & Ed West

Joe Blakk Blood, Sweat & Tears (1998)
- "Life's A Bitch" feat. Ed West & Hi-Demand

Krazy I Shed Tears For The World (1998)
- "Shed Tears" feat. Stress & Ed West
- "Me & You" feat. Ed West
- "Game On Freeze" feat. Legend Man & Ed West
- "Pray 4 Me" feat. Ed West

Bishop Darryl S. Brister & The Beacon Light Mass Choir It's All About Him (1999)
- "The Potter" feat. Edward West

Cold Blooded How Cold Am I (1999)
- "Hoe Fo Me" feat. B-Legit, Mac Shawn & Ed West
- "Escape-N-From Poverty" feat. Ed West

Krazy Please Don't Kill Me (1999)
- "Please Don't Kill Me" feat. Brother Peteh The Poet & Ed West
- "Let's Get Freaky" feat. Gadiva & Ed West
- "Going To Make It" feat. Ed West
- "See Daylight" feat. Skandalust & Ed West
- "Haters Everywhere" feat. Legend Man, Ed West & Sweetie

Rizzo Short While (1999)
- "You Mean The World To Me" feat. Ed West
- "Cuz" feat. Ed West
- "Short While" feat. Ed West

Twelve A'Klok Lost 2 The World (1999)
- "Dead Or Alive" feat. Big Ed

Decky Boy Better Off Dead (2000)
- "Life I Live" feat. Mr. West
- "Call Me Playa" feat. 2XL & Mr. West
- "Tomorrow" feat. Mr. West

Mr. Sleep Land Of The Breathers (2000)
- "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)" feat. Big Ed
- "Breathers Shit's Too Deep" feat. Big Ed
- "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) (Radio)" feat. Big Ed

Blakk Flagg Street Poetry (2001)
- "16 Shots" feat. Jochan, Krazy & Ed West

Krazy Breather Life (2001)
- "Black Eyez" feat. Ed West

Big Ren Tha Streets Won't Let Me Go (2002)
- "Eyes Behind My Back" feat. Big Ed

Brick House The Dunndudda (2002)
- "Born Loser" feat. Ed West

Keyz Entertainment Raw & Uncut, Vol. 1 (2002)
- "Bugsy" (Muneco Medina feat. S.T.E.E.L., Droopy & Ed West)

Lil' Thug Thug's Diary (2002)
- "U Don't Know" feat. Ms. MaKeeda & Ed West
- "Take My Pain" feat. Collage III

Krazy Us Killin' Us (2004)
- "Us Killin' Us" feat. Ed West & Lil' Poppy
- "After Life" feat. Ed West & Sinista

Krazy & Nino Hoodhustlin', Vol. 9 (2007)
- "Eyes On Me" feat. Ed West

Dappa Fuck Outta Hea: The Mixtape (2010)
- "Fly Away" feat. Ed West

Joey Queans Rose Gold (2015)
- "Easy Dough" feat. Ed West
- "Living The Life" feat. Badabing Blusa & Ed West

Favor Reinvigorate (2016)
- "Now Or Never" feat. Ed


R.I.P. Edward James West, Sr.
7.29.1968 - 4.03.2020

Review #1,615: Murder Inc. "Let's Die 2-Gether"

Reviewed on 1.29.2017 (Review #1,615)

Let’s keep this Louisiana Reviewz Marathon goin’ with Murder Inc. Let’s Die 2-Gether, released in 1997 on Hard Head Records & was produced by Big Lou, Big Ro, White Boy Greg, Lil’ Mickey & Miss.! Start Time: 5:04 PM | End Time: 6:12 PM

Disclaimer: I rate each song from 1.0 – 5.0; each rating iz my own opinion! I only please myself wit my ratings! I don’t care how lyrical you are, as long as it’s jammin’ enough for me to like it! I look for beats, then vocals, and then lyrics. To determine my favorites, I will differ tha 4.0 ratings. If a song gets at least a 4.0 rating from me, I love it already. If at least a 4.6 rating, I pretty much really love it, as it’s considered mindblowin’ when I hear it! Any song can earn up to a maximum of a 5.0 rating. Anything I type before “ >>> “ iz what I’m sayin’ before I listen to tha song; anything after I type “ >>> “ iz what I think of tha song while I’m listening to it. If you sound like anything too mainstream for me, have auto-tune in your vocals, or talk about nothin’ but money and hoes (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2017 CD Review (Review #1,615) reviewed on 1.29.2017 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A

01. Classroom Skit (U Breathers Pledge)
>>> Sounds okay for an intro… My Rating: N/A

02. “Barrel Of Uh Hard Head (Remix)”
>>> Finally, we have a quality-soundin’ review! Ironic that I started tha review at 5:04 PM? Sounds good with this G-Funk beat and how tha 1^st verse’s comin’ through fa tha streetz! A “‘96” track fa tha ’97, here… Tha hook sounds nice, even tho it only mainly just tha title… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s pretty nice, as well; good street shit ova this beat… And, tha 3^rd verse’s pretty nice, too, with a nice ending, as well! My Rating: 4.4

03. “Rules Of Da Game”
>>> Sounds good wit y’all handlin’ this hook ova this beat; nice singin’… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and yeah, it’s all about “da game!” Tha 2^nd verse’s pretty dope wit these lyrics; definitely dope shit! Great job wit tha 3^rd verse, too, holdin’ this G-shit down! My Rating: 4.3

04. “Scandal Lies”
>>> A lot slower but a lil’ more funky and appreciative… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s good wit tha lyrics, here, fa gettin’ through a “hustla’s life…” Tha hook’s pretty nice about these “scandal lies;” dope… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s soundin’ nice ta hear, as well… Good shit comin’ outta tha 3^rd verse, as well… My Rating: 4.2

05. Graveyard Skit (The Resurrection)
>>> Sounds nice wit this outside action… My Rating: N/A

06. “Revengeful-Ass Nigga”

Dope title! >>> Beat sounds nice; diggin’ tha catchy hook, here… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty nice to enjoy… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and y’all got this shit on lock… Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse and it’s decent… When it’s decent, it’s usually when tha lady raps… One of tha Murder Inc. dudes iz on tha 2^nd ½ of tha 3^rd verse and it sounds much betta wit this aggressive voice! My Rating: 4.2

07. “Coming 2 Uh End”
>>> Sounds dope! Diggin’ this eerie beat and hook! Tha lady’s on tha 1^st verse and she’s pretty energetic, this time! Nice! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s pretty upbeat, as well! Definitely an excellent way ta deliver these real-life rhymes! Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse and yeah, definitely keepin’ this A+ street song comin’ along! My Rating: 4.7

08. “Born Uh Sinner”
>>> Sounds nice ta hear, here… Tha beat sounds like a nice lil’ West Coast-like track, as well as tha rhymin’ on tha 1^st verse… Hearin’ tha hook and it catchy wit how they sing tha title… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it ain’t bad, here… My Rating: 4.1

09. “Finally Freed Me”
>>> Sounds like a nice lil’ G-Funk track, here… Great job wit tha verses and how y’all came through wit this one, from tha “pen!” My Rating: 4.0

½time: Diggin’ how this CD’s soundin’, so far; good shit! A 4.3-rated CD, so far; let’s keep it goin’! Y’all got tha lyrics, deliveries & production on lock, here!

10. “Thangs Neva Change”
>>> Sounds dope wit this beat and this lil’ hook, here, wit tha singin’… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s dope, except how dude “lost [his] mom” while she gave birth to him… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s soundin’ nice, here, as well… My Rating: 4.2

11. “Murderous Illusions”
>>> Beat sounds nice, once again, as well as tha hook… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty creepy wit these “evil” lyrics… Lol @ tha start to tha 2^nd verse: “My name iz Dahmer, but I’m not related to Jeffrey;” nice… Great job wit tha rest of this! My Rating: 4.3

12. “Slugfest”
>>> Sounds pretty nice; diggin’ this upbeat, West Coast beat! Nice job wit tha consistent 1^st verse, here! Tha 2^nd verse’s soundin’ pretty dope and unstoppable, as well! Really diggin’ that hook wit that G-Funk sound to it! Definitely a dope anthem! Tha 3^rd verse sounds crazy wit how it’s delivered and this whole vibe! My Rating: 4.5

13. “Tears Of Sorrow”
>>> Beat sounds nice; hook’s kinda different wit tha singin’, on this one… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty dope wit how y’all comin’ through wit tha rhymes… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s pretty nice ta hear, as well… Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse and it’s soundin’ good, as well, with a jammin’ vibe, here… All y’all doin’ a nice job wit this one, here, wit tha final verse… My Rating: 4.2

14. “Bury Me”
>>> Sounds like anotha nice lil’ track… Beat’s pretty nice, as well as tha hook… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty nice ta hear… Tha 2^nd verse’s pretty dope wit this female doin’ tha damn thang, this time… “I’m like Jason, I’m chasin’;” Jason, Jason, Jason!! Tha 3^rd verse’s pretty dope ta hear, as well… My Rating: 4.2

15. Car Scene (Uh Pull Over)
Interesting? >>> Crazy when you “pull over” and it’s ironic ‘cause Fitz & The Tantrums “HandClap” was just playin’! Oh, May 18, 2016! As far as this skit goes, fuck turnin’ “down tha music!” My Rating: N/A

16. “Fuck Friends”
>>> Beat sounds nice, here… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s nice; nothin’ much ta say about it… I just luv that G-Funk sound! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s dope ta hear; good shit! Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s soundin’ good from tha lady… Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse and it’s soundin’ nice ta hear, as well! Did y’all “make a million?” Woulda been dope! Either way, props for bein’ undaground legends! My Rating: 4.3

17. “Niggas-X-Spired”
Nice title, too! >>> Anotha nice lil’ funky track, here; dope hook wit tha singin’ and G-Funk beat! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s soundin’ nice ta hear… Not bad wit tha vibe, here, and yeah, “it’s too bad,” as far as tha title part! Hate when people expire! Here comes tha lady on tha 2^nd verse, here, doin’ a decent job… Tha 3^rd verse soundin’ good ta hear, as well; y’all doin’ a nice job, once again… My Rating: 3.9

18. “Silence Me (Remix)”
>>> Dope beat ta kick thangz off, here… Tha hook’s pretty smooth and tight, here; gotta dig it! Tha 1^st verse’s nice ta hear, as well; laidback rappin’, this time… Hearin’ tha 2^nd verse and it’s decent wit tha lady, once again; feelin’ tha crazy, southern-livin’ lyrics… Keepin’ it goin’ wit tha 3^rd verse, here, soundin’ nice wit gettin’ through this “life” they call tha ghetto… Really feelin’ these rhymes fa someone “20 years-old,” here… “Like, if you gave me a 9, I just might kill wit it;” crazy! My Rating: 4.3

Overall: Definitely a dope CD, here! Each song was pretty nice, as far as tha flows, production & tha rhymes were definitely on point! Props to y’all! Glad y’all did y’all thang wit this one!

Rankings:

15.       “Niggas-X-Spired” 3.9

14.       “Finally Freed Me” 4.0

13.       “Born Uh Sinner” 4.1

12.       “Scandal Lies” 4.2

11.        “Tears Of Sorrow” 4.2

10.       “Thangs Neva Change” 4.2

09.       “Revengeful-Ass Nigga” 4.2

08.       “Bury Me” 4.2

07.       “Silence Me (Remix)” 4.3

06.       “Rules Of Da Game” 4.3

05.       “Fuck Friends” 4.3

04.       “Murderous Illusions” 4.3

03.   “Barrel Of Uh Hard Head (Remix)” 4.4

02.   “Slugfest” 4.5

01.   “Coming 2 Uh End” 4.7

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      63.8

Total Songs:                      / 15

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Average CD Rating: 4.3

Radio Shift #34: "Tha Louisiana Pit" (Halloween Special) :: Playlist Of 10.29.2010

Radio Shift #34: "Tha Louisiana Pit" (Halloween Special) :: Playlist Of 10.29.2010

(This iz tha order I played each song; not personal rank)

01. Death "Possessed (Nightime)" (1993)

02. Calicoe The Champ "Hold Tight" (2009)

03. Deep South Syndicate "Walking Thru Graveyards" (1998)

04. Lil' Witness Feat. Jayroc & One-i "3rd Coast Riders" (2009)

05. Bosco Pooh "Devil's Got Me Insane" (1995)

06. Shop Shutters "Knock His Head Off" (2005)

07. Konfo Feat. Coop & Lou "Holloween Track" (2009)

08. Souljas Of Sorrow "Deathwish" (1997)

09. Decky Boy "Where My Mask At" (2000)

10. Murder Inc. "Hard Head Cemetery" (1995)

11. Terror a.k.a. Cheez "Halloween Freak" (2009)

12. Twelve A'Klok Feat. Big Ed "Dead Or Alive" (1999)

13. Young Ready "Tha Preditor" (2006)

14. Sporty-T "Street Soldier" (1996)

15. Mouse On Tha Track & Lil' Cali Feat. Doe-Doe & DJ B-Real "Mortal Kombat" (2009)

16. La Cosa Nosta "Unorthodox" (1995)

17. Da Zoo "Below The Basement" (1999)

18. Snake Eyez "Wicked Nola (It Be Battle Time)" (1995)

19. Nu$$ie Feat. C-Loc & Big Markee "Dem Killas Comin'" (2005)

Interview: *Removed*

20. *Removed*

21. Bigg Chef & Da Tribe "Haulicinatin'" (1996)

22. Graveyard Soldjas "Son Of Satan" (1996)

23. Lil' Handy "Airline 2 Mickens" (2004)

24. Face Forever "Strapped" (1995)

25. Swamp Dawg "Confused About Life" (1998)

Drop: Diamond (Real Profit Ent.) Drop

26. Kevin Gates "Dangerous" (2009)

27. C-Loc Feat. Boo Da Boss Playa "Gobble Gobble" (2009)

Special R.I.P. out to all tha Louisiana rappers that sadly passed away:

Big Ed

Big Markee a.k.a. Relentless (of Shop Shutters)

Bleek (of Bad Azz Ent.)

Bullet Proof a.k.a. Lil' Derrick (of Hot Boy$)

Daddy Yo

G-Slimm

Gunsmoke (a.k.a. Noonie) (died before show aired; didn't realize 'til a month later)
Kilo G

Lil' Handy

Lil' Ivy

MC Thick

Mr. Ivan

Nu$$ie

Pimp Daddy

Pimp Dogg

Rated X

Soldja Hersh (died before show aired; didn't realize 'til a month later)
Soulja Slim

Sporty-T

Twelve A'Klok

VL Mike

Yella Boy (of U.N.L.V.)

Review #498: B-Lo & Da Ganksta "A Mill & Stackin'"

Reviewed on 6.10.2010 (Review #498)




Gotta keep movin’, ya feel me! What’s a grinda ta do elsewise? Next iz B-Lo & Da Ganksta “A Mill & Stackin’”; ALWAYS lookin’ forward to dat undaground Louisiana Rap music!!! Start Time: 3:58 PM | End Time: 5:03 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 #498) reviewed on 6.10.2010 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
Let’s see what y’all ‘bout! >>> Ooh, time ta “pick up tha ma’fuckin’ blunts!” REALLY lookin’ forward ta dis shit right chea!! My Rating: N/A


02. “Ganksta Shit”
Looks good for tha title; let’s see! >>> DEFINITELY comin’ through wit dat “ganksta shit” right chea! Ooh, tha dude on tha 1st verse sounds a lil’ like a different-voiced Juvenile! Tha rhymes are DEFINITELY crazy here and I’m feelin’ all tha G-Funk/G-Shit to tha fullest!! I like how there’s a gurl on dis shit too! She’s on tha 2nd verse here, REALLY spittin’ some gutta-ass shit to tha fullest!!! Gr8 team y’all are!! Tha 3rd verse sounds pretty “ganksta” wit tha shit bein’ spit right chea too! Gr8 startin’ song to tha fullest!! My Rating: 4.5


03. “Shit’z Real”
Pretty gutta wit how tha “Shit’z” looks in tha title! Let’s see how y’all bring it dis time!! >>> Definitely inta tha G-Funk soundin’ here wit tha gangsta-ass rhymes!! Tha hook was good from tha dude and now, tha 1st verse’s tha gurl, doin’ her thang! Tha 2nd verse sounds good wit tha dude doin’ his thang right chea! Good job wit tha real-life-type rhymes here and now, tha verse switches to tha gurl! It’s all about these real-ass street topics and detailed lives!! Ooh, it switched back to tha dude! “Been slangin’ dem stones since knee high;” whoa!! Sounds like someone’s featured on dis? Too bad it doesn’t say but tha “shit’z” OFFICIAL!! I like tha shout outs at tha end; thumbs up! I found out online dat B-Lo’s really Beelow tha rapper and Da Ganksta’s tha gurl. My Rating: 4.6


04. “Ackin’ Badd”
I like dis title right chea; let’s see how y’all hold it down! >>> DEFINITELY an anthem for tha start here; y’all don’t need an intro! Ganksta holdin’ down tha hook and B-Lo’s holdin’ down tha 1st verse! Good shit for tha “Rouge” and err-body! Mo hot-ass shit for tha streetz from Ganksta on tha 2nd verse here! She holdin’ down tha verse so you KNOW y’all a gr8 team at ALL times!! Now, tha 3rd verse here… It’s tha both of y’all alternatin’; gr8 combo!! My Rating: 4.3


05. “Niggas Trippin’”
What could this be? I’m DEFINITELY lookin’ forward!! >>> Sounds like a skit in tha beginning? What’s wit all tha shootin’? Now, it’s a verse and it’s B-Lo, spittin’ some mo of dat street shit! Nice job spittin’ what really’s good wit people “trippin’” all ova tha place, B! Tha hook’s not bad; tha singin’ gives it a pretty good flow… Tha 2nd verse iz Ganksta and she’s spittin’ good street shit. LOL @ tha part @ 2:18 wit tha “get on tha flo’,” 2:20 wit anotha part and 2:25 wit, “Don’t kill my daddy;” raw shit…! Tha 3rd verse iz B-Lo and he’s spittin’ some gutta shit to tha fullest here!! DEFINITELY no need ta fuck wit someone tha wrong way!! My Rating: 4.4


06. “Head Hurtin’”
Looks like it’ll be a GR8 one based off dis title!! >>> Feelin’ tha creepin’ beat start! Tha hook sounds good fa dis one right chea! Even though it’s on tha strugglin’-type, I like how it’s delivered here when it comes ta tha HOT sounds of B-Lo & Da Ganksta!! Speakin’ of B, you’re on tha 1st verse here, REALLY holdin’ yaself down!! Tha gunshots right when tha 1st verse ended was pretty gutta… Iz there someone else on tha 2nd verse? I see features on tha CD cover but as I’m googlin’ online, no features are comin’ up… He spelled his name: “J-O-C-H-A-N-S-C-O-T-T;” who dat? Anyway, it was a GR8 verse and now, it’s time fa Ganksta on tha 3rd verse wit her gangsta shit! My Rating: 4.5
EDIT: Tha cover says tha features are Murder Inc.’s Legend Man, III Deadly Sins & Face Forever. GR8 features, regardless!


07. Bumble Beez
LOL @ this title; what could dis be? >>> LOL, it’s a skit and tha beat sounds a lil’ like “bumble beez,” lol. Interestin’ singin’ at tha end too… My Rating: N/A


08. “I’ma Baller”
Let’s see what’s good… >>> Feelin’ tha G-Funk style for tha start. B-Lo’s on tha 1st verse, spittin’ some good, laidback-type shit on this shit. Ganksta, you’re doin’ ya thang on dis 1st verse too; glad you hopped on, G-Funk style! Tha hook’s pretty catchy fa tha undaground and tha 2nd verse has tha both of y’all alternatin’. I’m REALLY feelin’ tha drug-related lyrical content!! Oh, no 3rd verse, lol? Pretty long for a song and at 4:20ish, I like dat “drinkin’ on dat Hennessy” part; cool singin’ for tha ending! I also like tha “buku” part afta dat “Hennessy” quote too! My Rating: 4.4


09. “You Gotz It On Yo Mind”
I like dis title, ya feel me! >>> Sounds pretty good for a start; it’s all about havin’ it “on yo mind,” lol. Ganksta spittin’ good shit for tha streetz on tha 1st verse; buku people gotta relate ta dis! Now, B-Lo’s holdin’ tha 2nd verse down good wit tha gangsta shit to tha fullest!! Nothin’ but STR8 gangsta shit 24/7 when it comes ta dis content!! Glad you “from tha Rouge,” B-Lo, ya dig! It was cool talkin’ to you tha one time when I was on tha phone wit Young Hits; I didn’t expect dat… Tha ending wit all tha “wards” was good ta hear too! My Rating: 4.3


½time: Y’all collaborated GR8 for dis CD right chea!! Thumbs up and keep up tha gr8 work!! Tha average CD rating’s sittin’ at 4.4 right now!!


10. Stretched Out
A “t” iz missin’ from tha title and there’s no “t” in tha “Ackin’” title… This looks like it gon be a skit so let’s see what’s up wit it… >>> LOL, sounds good on tha “blunt break” shit here; y’all both feelin’ REAL GR8!! My Rating: N/A


11. “Let’s Get Purved”
Looks interestin’ on tha title so let’s see what dis iz about… >>> Sounds a lil’ older, lol? It iz you, B-Lo, on tha 1st verse, lol… Tha sample in tha hook iz E-40? All this shit iz pretty interestin’; a lot’s goin’ on… Tha 2nd verse keeps it goin’ on some good shit; glad y’all REALLY ‘bout dat good-ass smoke!!! Tha 3rd verse’s still keepin’ it goin’ strong once again! I thought a 4th verse was comin’ but it sounds like an endin’ wit buku people “gettin’ purved,” lol! My Rating: 4.1


12. “My Mom’s My Customer”
Oh, really? This must be pretty interestin’ ta hear!! >>> Cool beat intro here; back ta more ’96-soundin’ shit here… Also, Ganksta’s back on dis so good thing! Tha hook sounds pretty strong wit tha content and tha beat’s real nice ta hear on dis too!! Tha 1st verse from Ganksta’s pretty TIGHT wit tha HOT-ASS street shit goin’ on here!! It’s like a sandwich fulla HOT street shit!!! Tha 2nd verse iz B-Lo and tha shit’s pretty interestin’ when it comes ta recoverin’ tha “mom!” Real interestin’ topic right chea from tha both of y’all!! My Rating: 4.5


13. “Can You Feel Me”
Not much ta say ‘bout tha title so lemme hear it… >>> Good beat and it sounds energetic on tha hook; y’all ALWAYS doin’ tha damn thang!! Good shit comin’ from B-Lo on tha 1st verse right chea; you KNOW I’m enjoyin’ dis shit! Tha both of y’all are on tha 2nd verse and it sounds gr8 for a combo once again! Interestin’ shit goin’ on here for tha streetz at ALL times!! Tha 3rd verse has more good shit… Not really much ta say about it except dat it’s just gr8 rappin’… My Rating: 4.0


14. “Ganksta Comin’ Atcha”
Looks like a cool title; you KNOW I gon look forward ta dis! >>> Funky at its finest wit Ganksta in tha beginning! Nice job wit tha 1st verse and your cool-ass, Ganksta, although I like tha hook betta… Tha 2nd verse iz her too and it sounds like it’s keepin’ it G wit tha flow and content here! Nice job deliverin’ tha verse so let’s see what we got fa tha 3rd verse… Ooh, it’s a combo between tha both of y’all on dis verse! LOL @ tha “G-A-N-K-sta” part; sounded GR8 ta hear!! My Rating: 4.3


15. Fuk Him Up
Ooh, a lil’ gutta wit tha title here! What’ll happen on this skit? >>> I hear crickets in tha beginning… Sounded kinda quiet ‘til tha end; whoa!! My Rating: N/A


16. “Eye Of A Killa”
RAW title so you KNOW I gon look forward ta hearin’ dis one!! >>> Now dis iz some HOT shit!! Tha beat’s DEFINITELY gutta and tha hook’s pretty RAW wit tha title!! DEFINITELY a HOT topic ta rap about!!! Tha 1st verse has some pretty gutta shit on dis HOT-ASS beat right chea!!! Nice job from B-Lo holdin’ it down like CRAZY!!! Now, I hear Ganksta on tha 2nd ½ of tha 1st verse wit some pretty raw street-life-type shit!! Tha 2nd verse’s pretty gutta right chea! Just nothin’ but tha BEST when it comes ta undaground Louisiana Rap shit!! Luvin’ tha alternatin’ rappers here in tha 2nd verse; tha 2nd ½ of tha 2nd verse’s raw as fuck!!! This iz interestin’ wit tha “I’ma neva say, ‘die’,” shit!” DEFINITELY tha BEST joint on dis CD right chea!!! Tha 3rd verse has two rappers and it’s HOT to tha fullest!! I like tha “hit tha weed” part in tha 2nd ½ of tha 3rd verse; all y’all DEFINITELY doin’ tha damn thang consistently!!! My Rating: 4.9


17. “Tricks Only”
Wonder exactly what dis iz about… >>> Ehh @ tha 4:50 on tha length; tha beat start doesn’t sound like I wanna sit here for 4:50… Anyway, still off to an aight start wit tha hook. Yea, this iz kinda sour fa me… Nothin’ really ta say about tha 1st verse… Tha 2nd verse iz also for “them hoes” but I rather this sound betta ‘cause tha sound iz just boring fa me… Tha 3rd verse doesn’t have much fa me either… Where’s Ganksta? Oh yea, this iz for “tricks only,” so I guess a gurl ain’t gon rap… My Rating: 2.7


18. “Outro”
Tha last joint, which no less iz tha “outro!” How will it turn out ta be? >>> Oh, I thought it was a song based off its length; it’s not. Anotha relaxin’ beat though… I’m glad y’all talkin’ too on dis shit. Glad y’all also “smokin’ a big, fat blunt right now” too!! Ooh, I heard a “hah bruh” on dis too for tha ’96! Good shit! My Rating: N/A


Overall: GR8 combination of y’all reppin’ BR & NO!! Good job and keep doin’ tha damn thang wit dis HOT-ASS undaground Louisiana Rap music!!


Rankings (according to my ratings):

13. “Tricks Only” 2.7
12. “Can You Feel Me” 4.0
11. “Let’s Get Purved” 4.1
10. “You Gotz It On Yo Mind” 4.3
09. “Ackin’ Badd” 4.3
08. “Ganksta Comin’ Atcha” 4.3
07. “Niggas Trippin’” 4.4
06. “I’ma Baller” 4.4
05. “Head Hurtin’” 4.5
04. “My Mom’s My Customer” 4.5
03. “Ganksta Shit” 4.5
02. “Shit’z Real” 4.6
01. “Eye Of A Killa” 4.9


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 55.5
Total Songs: / 13
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Average CD Rating: 4.3

Review #440: Murder Inc. "Playin' For Keeps"

Reviewed on 5.05.2010 (Review #440)




Keepin’ tha day HOT, let’s get into my 9th review for today: It’s Murder Inc. “Playin’ For Keeps”! For those watchin’, this iz WAY before Irv Gotti’s Murder Inc., ya dig! I’m curious ta see what this’ll be like!! Start Time: 9:13 PM | End Time: 9:53 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 #440) reviewed on 5.05.2010 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. “Playin’ For Keeps”
This shit starts off wit tha title track right chea! Let’s see what’s good!! >>> Sounds like an intro… It was quick and now, it’s a hot beat start! I’m hearin’ tha beginning of this shit (1st verse) and it sounds like we on some gangsta-ass shit right chea!! Catchy rhymes here, keepin’ it hood 100% of tha time!! Ooh, anotha dude hoppin’ onto tha 1st verse too (or iz dat a chick? I think it iz…); nice job right chea! Gr8 job on tha flow and tha emergation onto tha track! More shit goin’ on here as anotha dude hopped onto tha 3rd part of tha 1st verse; good shit! Likin’ tha representation of “Louisiana” in tha verse, ya dig! Anotha dude hoppin’ onta this verse right chea; luv tha whole consistency of a verse! Gangsta-ass street-life lyrics goin’ on here in tha 4th part; good shit! I like how it ended wit tha title too! Sounds like a good sample ta go wit dis shit at tha end too! My Rating: 4.7


02. “Silence Me”
Interestin’ title… Tha length iz 5:25; this should be REAL GOOD!!! >>> Based off dat face on tha front cover, I expect a lotta real-ass hood shit! Well, tha 1st verse iz here and tha start of it I can’t relate to but tha rhymes stay good; tha flow iz good too. Tha hook iz good; I can give it a thumbs up. Tha 2nd verse iz dat person I thought was a chick or somethin’ right chea; gutta shit! Such a REAL-ASS gutta verse dat’s CONTINUOUS!!! It’s REALLY intense startin’ ‘round 2:20!! Hope they DEFINITELY DON’T “silence y’all;” y’all got dis shit on lock!! Tha 3rd verse has interestin’ lyrical content goin’ on here; pretty good! These are long-ass verses and they pay off!! My Rating: 4.4


03. “Hard Head Cemetery”
I expect REAL GOOD fa this joint!!! >>> Soundin’ pretty spooky for tha start! Tha beat iz a lil’ on tha uptempo-type here and it sounds pretty good for a start; let’s see tha rappin’! Tha chick-person iz 1st, rappin’ up a storm right chea!! Kick-assness on tha raps too!! Tha 2nd verse sounds like it’s REALLY on dat gangsta-ass shit right chea; REALLY consistent here!!! It was a much quicker verse; too bad there wasn’t more. Either way, there’s MORE verses so dat’s watz good!! Tha 3rd verse sounds like it’s on more of dat gangsta shit!! DEFINITELY tuned inta this shit to tha fullest!! My Rating: 4.8


04. “Down South (Radio)”
Iz there a street version? *Checks* Okay, there iz! Lemme review dat one! See #5 fa tha review!


05. “Down South (Street)”
Now, let’s see dis shit right chea!! >>> Soundin’ good wit tha beat and tha hook so far! Tha 1st verse has some pretty good hood shit goin’ on here; thumbs up! Tha 2nd verse has some street shit goin’ on here; good job wit these rhymes and all y’all clickin’ together! Tha 3rd verse soundin’ good wit tha way tha rappin’ iz delivered as well as tha voice fa this shit! A 4th verse fit here and it’s tha chick, spittin’ some raw rhymes! My Rating: 4.6


½time: Real shit, y’all doin’ tha damn thang right chea!! DEFINITELY feelin’ y’all as a group; BUKU potential right chea!!! Keep up tha gr8 work wit err-thang and check this out: A WHOPPIN’ 4.6 iz tha average CD rating for this CD so far!!!


06. Interlude I
An interlude I see… What’ll it be like? >>> Sounds like y’all in tha hood right chea, discussin’ some bullshit dat happened; interestin’. My Rating: N/A


07. “187 Real”
I wonder what dat numba iz? >>> Well, it’s confirmed dat it’s definitely a chick y’all wit, ya dig! She DEFINITELY iz raw on tha mic and I’m glad y’all fuck wit her!! She’s spittin’ some good-ass rhymes here in tha 1st verse! Tha 2nd verse comin’ through rapidly and REAL GR8!!! Gotta luv tha flows and all these gangsta-type lyrics!! Tha hook iz here and it’s pretty catchy; tha lady checks in tha hook right chea too! Let’s see what we got fa tha 3rd verse… Mo HOT SHIT fa my earz!! Tha 2nd ½ of tha 3rd verse keeps this hot-ass gangsta/hood shit comin’ along!! REAL GLAD this shit iz as “real” as it gets; to tha fullest!! Tha last verse on this shit just keepin’ it gangsta to tha fullest, ya dig!! Tha dude on tha end sounds like Tupac a lil’… My Rating: 4.8


08. Interlude II
What’s goin’ on here? >>> Shit, gunshots! Leavin’ a lil’ crazy scene I see… My Rating: N/A


09. “Barrel Of A Hard Head”
I like this title right chea; glad you have anotha “hard head” title! >>> Soundin’ hood, 90’s style, for a start! Mo gangsta-ass shit goin’ on here in tha 1st verse; good shit! Y’all DEFINITELY know what y’all doin’ and sayin’ when it comes ta this G-shit to tha fullest!! Tha hook DEFINITELY has a NICE gangsta feel to it, ya dig! Let’s hear what tha 2nd verse has ta offer… Can’t have one gangsta verse without anotha!! REAL GLAD y’all keep it 100 wit dis shit to tha fullest!! Gotta have as much gangsta shit as possible!! Shit yea, here’s tha gutta-ass chick on tha 3rd verse, spittin’ dat gutta-ass shit fa y’all!! REAL NICE wit tha content here; crazy!! She even has tha endin’ here, REALLY RAW on y’all asses!!! My Rating: 4.7


10. “Mr. President”
A CD only bonus track here… Let’s see how good it iz fa a bonus! >>> Really likin’ tha creepin’ up beat start! Tha 1st verse’s comin’ through pretty strong on tha shit dat’s bein’ spit! Real good looks on tha flow right here mixed wit tha content! Y’all held down tha 1st verse good on this shit right chea; let’s see what else this has ta offer!! There’s some nice, descriptive shit bein’ spit in tha 2nd verse right chea; tight shit, ya heard me!! It’s ALWAYS gr8 ta express tha lyrics in a REALLY descriptive way!! I’m likin’ how tha 3rd verse sounds here for a start; kick-ass flow wit GR8-ass rhymes!! I’m just REALLY in-tuned to this flow; it’s SO FUCKIN’ GR8!!! Tha 4th verse DOIN’ tha damn thang on this beat right chea wit these gangsta-ass rhymes!!! My Rating: 4.8


Overall: Y’all REALLY ripped dis bitch up!! DEFINITELY a REAL HOT CD from y’all!!! I know there’s more of y’all in my marathon so I DEFINITELY look forward ta hearin’ more, ya dig!! Keep tha guttaness and gangstaness alive!!!


Rankings (according to my ratings):

07. “Silence Me” 4.4
06. “Down South” 4.6
05. “Playin’ For Keeps” 4.7
04. “Barrel Of A Hard Head” 4.7
03. “187 Real” 4.8
02. “Mr. President” 4.8
01. “Hard Head Cemetery” 4.8


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 32.8
Total Songs: / 07
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Average CD Rating: 4.7 (automatically a 5 star rated CD)