R.I.P. Video #80: Dre Tree Z

Recorded May 20, 2021

Broadcasting from Ricketts Glen, here in Benton, PA, it's ya boy, FrankieThaLuckyDog here, sadly reportin' anotha tragic loss in tha Louisiana rap community.

Rondra Javal Bell, known by his stage name, Dre Tree Z, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021, from congestive heart failure; he was only 43 years-old.

Bell was born on September 26, 1977, in Pineville, LA. Bell was tha cousin of Morganza, LA-based rapper, P.I.R. & tha brother of Simmesport, LA-based graphic designer, Big Roy. Bell would cook but would be more known in tha world of media as tha producer for Legal Dope Records; Bell was behind P.I.R.'s greatest underground contributions of tha early 2010's. In 2011, P.I.R. released his single, "Who I Are", which was produced by Dre Tree Z. "Who I Are" was featured on legendary promoter, FrankieThaLuckyDog's "Tha Louisiana Pit" radio show, airing on September 17, 2011. "Who I Are" was also featured on Frankie's Tha Louisiana Archives, Vol. 8: Cold On Tha Mic mixtape, released on December 22, 2011. "Who I Are" received two nominations on Frankie's 4th Annual Louisiana Awards of 2011, for Louisiana Song Of Tha Year & Louisiana Hook Of Tha Year. Bell also produced anotha two-tyme nominated track by P.I.R., "Dirty Game We Play"; "Dirty Game We Play" was nominated for Louisiana Song Of Tha Year & Louisiana Street Anthem Of Tha Year on Frankie's 5th Annual Louisiana Awards of 2012. Bell continued to produce more tracks for P.I.R. & in 2014, P.I.R. released his debut, Who I Are (Da Mixtape), courtesy of Legal Dope Records. Due to Dre Tree Z & P.I.R.'s collaboration hype, on April 19 & 20, 2015, FrankieThaLuckyDog reviewed tha release live in both tha Harlem Valley & Kings Park psychiatric centers. On December 18, 2017, Who I Are (Da Mixtape) ranked #18 on FrankieThaLuckyDog's "FTLD'z Top 20 Louisiana CDs During His Connection" video countdown, solidifyin' its quality, 225-but-not-exactly-from-Baton-Rouge's-225 street vibe. As tyme was movin' into tha 2020's, Bell's heart was not working 100% of tha tyme. Durin' November 2020, Bell suffered a near-fatal heart attack but was saved by brother, BJ. Doctors then hit tha Bell family with tha news that Bell had approximately six months left to live. Fearing to spread an eerie feeling of anxiety, Bell kept his conditions a secret. Then, on May 17, 2021, Bell fatally suffered from congestive heart failure. Despite callin' 911, Bell was already pronounced dead when tha paramedics arrived at tha scene. Had Bell lived to see September 26th this year, he woulda celebrated his 44th birthday.


Music:

P.I.R. Who I Are (Da Mixtape) (2014)
01. "Filthy South"
02. "Who I Are"
03. "Dirty Game We Play"
04. "Playing That Role" feat. Chainsaw & Gullie Beezy
05. "Nigga Shit Stank"
06. "225" feat. Blade & Chainsaw
07. "Don't Wanna Get Nothing Started" feat. Blade
08. "Filthy South (Screwed Version)"
09. "Dropped A Dime" feat. Big Joe
10. "I'm On It (Pt. 2)" feat. Chainsaw
11. "Stop Playing With Me" feat. Young Carter
12. "I'm A Pit" (Rizzo Ray feat. Gator & P.I.R.)
13. "Right-Hand Man" feat. Dr. Martin Luther King


R.I.P. Rondra "Dre Tree Z" Bell
9.26.1977 - 5.17.2021

Video Countdown #09: FTLD'z Top 20 Louisiana CDs During His Connection

It's time to look back at FTLD'z Top 20 Louisiana CDs during his connection! Back from when we was feelin '"so whopped." Frankie takes a look back at everything Louisiana that he's been through over tha past 10 years... Thousands of artists & CDs, but only 20 to do it! What was FTLD'z top Louisiana CD during his connection? Stay tuned; this iz FTLD'z Top 20 Louisiana CDs During His Connection!

Rank :: Artist "Title"
20. Bubba Tha Traymond Jones Story Mixtape Vol. 1 (2012)
19. Quikkdraw Put A Beat On... (2010)
18. P.I.R. Who I Are (Da Mixtape) (2014)
17. Percy Keith Crazy On Tha Outside (2014)
16. Savage Building The Foundation (2008)
15. Level Street Credit (The Mixtape) (2009)
14. Benjamin Racks First Impression (Sampler) (2011)
13. Nu$$ie The Champ Iz Here (2008)
12. Yung Yola & D.$.G. 99 Wayz 2 Grind (2009)
11. Nu$$ie Bad Azz (2006)
10. Jimmy The DJ Presents Gangsta Gumbo Vol. 2: Ghetto Pass (Hosted by Nu$$ie) (2008)
09. Black Noise Music Presents G-Lane Vol. 1 (Hosted by DJ Chilly Chill) (2008)
08. Down Bad The Sickest 2K8 (2008)
07. Tha Camp Break It Off! (2007)
06. Young Ready Junkie Medicine (Cocaine Edition) (2006)
05. DJ B-Real Pay The Producer Vol. 1 (2013)
04. A-One & Doe-Doe Final Destination Vol. 1: Boarding Pass (Hosted by DJ Ya Boy Earl) (2010)
03. Beat Flippa Street Certified (2008)
02. Big Jay Presents Pyrex Radio Vol. 4: From Crumbs 2 Brickz (2006)
01. BluBlack Code Blu (2008)

FTLD'z Top 20 Louisiana CDs During His Connection (Teaser)

It's time to look back at FTLD'z Top 20 Louisiana CDs during his connection! Back from when we was feelin '"so whopped." Frankie takes a look back at everything Louisiana that he's been through over tha past 10 years... Thousands of artists & CDs, but only 20 to do it! What was FTLD'z top Louisiana CD during his connection? Stay tuned; this iz FTLD'z Top 20 Louisiana CDs During His Connection!

Featuring A1 Wissel, Beat Flippa, Benjamin Racks, Big Jay & Pyrex Radio, Black Noise Records (Hannibal, S.O.S.), BluBlack, Bubba, D.$.G., Doe-Doe, Down Bad, DJ B-Real, Jimmy The DJ & Gangsta Gumbo, King Sav, Level, Nu$$ie, P.I.R., Percy Keith, Quikkdraw, Racked-Up Ready, Tha Camp & Yung Yola!

Stay tuned for tha full version, coming soon!

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FTLD'z Louisiana Trip #01: 3.26.2017 - 3.29.2017 (Video)

FrankieThaLuckyDog & Lucky Dogz Entertainment Presents FTLD'z Louisiana Trip #01: 3.26.2017 - 3.29.2017.

Since October 11, 2007, Frankie has been fascinated with underground, Louisiana rap music. All his life, he has always wanted to go down to Louisiana and meet up with everyone. Finally, starting on March 26, 2017, his dream came true! Take a look at who and what Frankie encountered over his four dayz in Louisiana:

Day 1: March 26, 2017:
Frankie & his grandma, Grandma Down the Block, arrive in New Orleans, LA at 6:23 PM, rents his first car & his first hotel. Frankie gets his first drive through I-10 and iz amazed at tha scenery. Frankie then pulls up to tha Hookah Lounge in Baton Rouge, going to tha club for tha first time. He meets up with rappers YB (Dirty Dinero Band Camp), Razy Ray (Dirty Dinero Band Camp), A.R. (In Your Earhole Productions), FY JR (Forever Young Entertainment) & Wolfe, as well as manager, Big Steve (formerly of Millionaire Minds Entertainment).


Day 2: March 27, 2017:
Frankie & his grandma take a trip to DJ/promoter, 3 Way Street Radio's Way 3000's house. They encounter Korey, who's with Travis James Entertainment. Way 3000 shows Korey an award he won on Frankie's 3rd Annual Louisiana Awards of 2010. They then head to Way's old store off Gus Young Avenue, they meet up with Dog Entertainment & Cash Out Entertainment's Tech (Mr. Throw Me Back), Po Boy Express to meet up with Macked Out Music's Big Supa & then, they head to DJ Greg Dukes' studio. As they're chillin' outside with song ideas and ways to encounter different weather, they head into tha studio to meet up with SLF EMP Music Group's Max Minelli, No Limit Forever Records & OJ Entertainment's Sam I Am, Dirty South Productions' Mista Matt (South Coast Coalition) & Koo Shot Ya (as well as Highlife Entertainment producer La'Keith, who made a quick appearance). While there, Frankie signs Greg Dukes wall and even gets interviewed by him on camera.

As they continue to drive around, they are stopped by a moving train for at least 10 minutes. Then, after they get a bite to eat at tha catfish store and shop for new clothes, Frankie & grandma head back to tha hotel to recharge. As Frankie doesn't hear from anyone, Frankie randomly falls asleep. Then, New Go Get It Music & Boss Made Music Group rapper, Beezy Bird, meets him outside tha hotel.


Day 3: March 28, 2017:
Frankie & his grandma head back to meet up with Way 3000. Frankie asks Way 3000 about where to find a voodoo doll at, courtesy of Frankie's manager. They drop his grandma off at tha Mall of Louisiana as they head their separate ways, for tha day. Way 3000 takes Frankie down late rappers Racked-Up Ready & Lil' Handy's old neighborhoods. They then pull up to Sundown to meet up with Jungle Muzik Mafia rapper, MFWeeThang, walkin' around tha area.

As Frankie iz shopping for more clothes and on tha hunt for a Baton Rouge hat, him and Way encounter Black Balloon Global rappers, Ray Vicks & Steve O, in tha parking lot of one of tha urban shops. They then meet up at tha barbershop, doin' a drop for Frankie. They continue to go to late rapper, Dope Celebrity Records' Nu$$ie's old block, featuring Nu$$ie's DCF building and passing Nu$$ie's old house. In tha mist of gettin' ready for tha next siting, Frankie encounters one of rapper Quick's connects for a drop. Then, they head to tha Triple S gas station where CD seller, Alton Sterling was killed at.

As Frankie drops Way 3000 off and rides solo, he meets up with Big Faces Entertainment rapper, Lil' Boxx & then, Legal Dope Records producer, Dre Tree Z. Frankie then hops in tha car with Dre Tree Z to head to Morganza to meet up with Legal Dope Records rapper, P.I.R., a rapper who gets a hold of Frankie every day. On tha way there, Frankie smells somethin' unique: a paper plane, as they cross tha bridge to Morganza. P.I.R. iz starstruck by Frankie and appreciates him to tha max.


Day 4: March 29, 2017:
Frankie & his grandma head to New Orleans to find a voodoo doll and meet up with Gangsta Gumbo DJ/promoter, Jimmy the DJ, tha dude who started Frankie's Louisiana connection on October 11, 2007. They meet up in tha VooDoo Mart and get tha voodoo doll.


Tha trip was a huge success for Frankie, overall, and plans on having more trips in tha future. He expects to meet up with everyone he's fucked with in Louisiana...

Peep out tha previous post for pics & more: http://frankiethaluckydog.blogspot.com/2017/03/ftldz-louisiana-trip-01-3262017-3292017.html

A Louisianaful Easter (2017)

Me doin' a lil' somethin' dedicated to my peeps in Louisiana fa Easter, 2017. This iz mainly dedicated to those I met in Louisiana during my March 26 - 29, 2017 trip...

FTLD'z Louisiana Trip #01: 3.26.2017 - 3.29.2017

FTLD’z Louisiana Trip #01: 3.26.2017 – 3.29.2017

Since October 11, 2007, I’ve had a fascination with underground, Louisiana rap music, mainly from Baton Rouge. I’ve always wanted to go to Louisiana and meet up wit err-body, but certain obstacles would be in my way. I would continuously ask family members, “Go to Louisiana with me!” They would look at me all judgmental and say, “What’s in Louisiana? It’s dangerous!” In 2010, I tried to go with an underground rapper’s sidekick & he was like, “I’m not going unless you pay for me! My artist’s way bigger than all of them!” That pissed me off and put me in jeopardy of finding some1 to go with ‘cause bein’ autistic, it ain’t easy makin’ friends…

One person I always wanted to go with was my grandma, who has heard damn-near every story I had with Louisiana (getting robbed on November 17, 2011, my radio show, talking to this one, etc.). During my Louisiana connection, she would always have to take care of her mom. On September 19, 2015, her mom passed away & now, she wasn’t trapped with taking care of some1. However, since Baton Rouge producer/rapper, DJ B-Real blocked me on February 5, 2014, I now have a full-time job, working six dayz a week & it’s hard to find coverage.

On January 27, 2017, I opened up to my manager about finally making my debut to Louisiana. She was cool with it & I was able to get tha coverage. I let my grandma know that we can finally make this happen. I chose March 26, 2017 as my debut-in-Louisiana day. March 26 iz my manager’s birthday & she has pushed me into making some interesting, risky, unique decisions. As each day progressed, my anxiety & excitement were both building up, while tryna handle a tough job… I couldn’t believe my dream was finally comin’ true!

On March 25, I flew to Coconut Creek, FL, to meet up with my grandma. However, when I got off my plane at 6:23 PM, my luggage got lost in Charlotte, NC, jeopardizin’ my trip… My flight was scheduled for 6:35 AM tha next day & I ain’t have my luggage. Tha following morning, we had a cab ride scheduled for 4:30 AM… A lack of communication made our cab arrive at 5:22 AM! When we arrived at tha airport, my grandma lost her phone… While lookin’ for tha phone, we missed tha flight; it was rescheduled for 1:35 PM. Her phone wound up bein’ in her car but at this point, will I finally make it to Louisiana? At around 10 AM, American Airlines called us, lettin’ us know that they found my luggage. We got tha luggage and we were finally on our way to Louisiana!

Day 1 in Louisiana: 3.26.2017: At 6:23 PM, I arrived in New Orleans, LA, renting my 1^st car & hotel. As I drove an hour to my hotel in Baton Rouge, I’m lookin’ at tha scenery and I’m really impressed with how it looked like a cool jungle. I stayed at tha Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown hotel and began to hit up peeps that I was in town… Baton Rouge rapper, YB, from tha Forever Young

click, told me to meet him at tha Hookah Lounge nearby; he was performing. I’ve been at bars before, but this was tha 1^st time I was at a club… Everything was nice, as I chilled with YB. I showed him birthday luv & got him a hookah to enjoy… We was also kickin’ it wit one of his patnaz, Baton Rouge rapper, Razy Ray. We got pics, drops & watched tha performances happen. One rapper who performed, Baton Rouge rapper, A.R. (Problem Child Entertainment), I had known since 2009.

I approached him when he was done and I was like, “It’s FrankieThaLuckyDog!” He was excited and said, “You been fuckin’ wit me since I was a teenager!” Crazy to know that I was only 20 & he was 18 when I first heard of him, back on Baton Rouge producer/rapper, Beat Flippa’s Street Certified CD on October 16, 2008. He was sellin’ me a CD & I showed him luv by givin’ him $5.00 for tha CD. As I waited for YB to perform, I also ran into Baton Rouge rapper, J.R., from tha Forever Young click & Big Steve, who was Baton Rouge rapper, BluBlack’s old manager. As YB performed, he was like, “I’m sellin’ my new CD fa a dolla…” I was like, “I know you gave me tha CD for free, but you deserve tha dollar! Neva give up! Tha rap game needs you! I need you to continue!!” As I left tha Hookah Lounge, I ran into one more dude, Wolfe, who I ain’t know… He gave me a CD & I have yet to see how he iz…

Day 2 in Louisiana: 3.27.2017: Tha next morning, Gram & I headed to tha Waffle House on College Road in Baton Rouge. After that, during tha 10 AM hour, we hooked up with Baton Rouge DJ/promoter, Way 3000. Way was so happy to see me that when his patna, Corey, affiliated with Baton Rouge labelhead, Travis James, stopped by, Way showed him an award he won from me on my 2010 Louisiana Awards for Louisiana CD Cover Of Tha Year for his Jigg City Rockstars 3(Hosted by Way 3000) mixtape compilation. Way then hopped in tha car & we hit up his old store, located on Gus Young Avenue. He was then gettin’ a hold of artists to try and meet up wit me for my documentary on Louisiana that I was shootin’. We met up wit Baton Rouge rapper, Tech, a.k.a. Mr. Throw Me Back (Dog Entertainment/Cash Out Entertainment) & brought him along for tha ride… They also showed me that tha jiggaz in Baton Rouge no longer have X in ‘em; they have meth in ‘em!

As we continued to drive around BR, we met up wit Baton Rouge rapper, Big Supa (Macked Out Music), formerly of tha Baton Rouge group, Down Bad. We took pics & took one of my favorite pics with Way… We then took a trip to Baton Rouge DJ, Greg Dukes’ studio… As we waited a lil’ while, Dukes & a group of rappers were excited to know that I was in town… Inside tha studio was Baton Rouge rappers Max Minelli (SLF EMP Music Group), Sam I Am (No Limit Forever Records/OJ Entertainment) & Mista Matt of South Coast Coalition (Dirty South Productions). Baton Rouge photographer, Koo Shot Ya, was also present, shootin’ an interview wit Sam I Am. Once tha interview was done, I signed Greg’s wall of signatures. Greg came up with tha idea to get an interview from me, so I told him how dedicated I’ve been for Baton Rouge rap over tha past 10 years. Despite not gettin’ a pic, Baton Rouge producer/rapper, La’Keith (Highlife Entertainment), made an appearance in tha studio, too.

After tha studio session, we headed to Hana’s to check out some new clothes. Tha clothes were pretty dope there, buildin’ my collection. Then, as we were headin’ back to Way’s house, a train was coming. My gram & I ain’t realize how long tha train in Baton Rougetook to cross; lots on one train! After tha train action, I randomly fell asleep, though tryin’ to hit up people in between. Some would answer but none would confirm a time/place to meet. I then finally got a hold of Baton Rouge rapper, Beezy Bird (New Go Get It Music/Boss Made Music Group) & got a pic/drop from him… After Beezy Bird, I wound up meetin’ back up wit Way 3000 at his house for an hour or so & that was that.

Day 3 in Louisiana: 3.28.2017: Tha next day, I went to tha Waffle House & met up with Way 3000 again. This time, he showed me around various hoods, such as Zion City & we went to Sundown, a CD store in Baton Rouge. At Sundown, I met up wit some new rappers from Baton Rouge, includin’ Jungle Muzik Mafia’s MFWeeThang. I filmed them showin’ they ass off, while I copped a Go Tuff mixtape.

After Sundown, we were gas station-hoppin’ for a Baton Rouge/225 hat. Lil’ did I know, it’s a custom-made hat, so most places ain’t have it. As we pulled up to OMO Streets Wear in Baton Rouge, we seen Baton Rouge rapper, Ray Vicks (Black Balloon Records), pull out. We were told to meet him at tha barbershop, so after I bought more clothes, I went to tha barbershop to meet up wit him. He & his boy showed me luv, gave me a CD & it was nice to encounter him. After Ray Vicks, we headed to tha late Baton Rouge rapper, Nu$$ie’s label building, Dope Celebrity Records. I got pics & we passed Nu$$ie’s house, too.

To go with tha legends, we then headed to tha Triple S gas station, where Baton Rouge CD seller, Alton Sterling, was murdered. As I pulled my camera out, err-body at Triple S thought I was with MTV ‘cause I come from New York. I respected tha compliment & took a few more shots…

Once I headed back to tha hotel & ate dinner, I headed to Sherwood to holla at my boy, Baton Rouge rapper, Lil’ Boxx (Big Faces Entertainment). Me tellin’ him about tha passing of my brother & how I’ve evolved really moved him and he really respects how I’m a “consistent, undefeatable savage,” as I say.

After Boxx, I headed back to tha hotel to meet up with Simmesport, LA producer, Dre Tree Z (Legal Dope Records), who produces for Morganza, LA rapper, P.I.R. (Legal Dope Records). After we met up, he gave me a ride all tha way to Morganza to meet up with P.I.R. & it was nice.

P.I.R. was starstruck to finally meet me, after bein’ connected with me for six years. P.I.R.’s one of tha most-dedicated people I’ve dealt with, as he texts me every day to see what’s good. Once we met up, Dre Tree Z dropped me off at tha hotel. Interesting enough, we smelt a paper plane as we were passin’ tha Audubon Bridge to P.I.R.’s house. To wrap up tha night, I headed back to Way 3000’s crib; he gave me a few CDs. After nearly fallin’ asleep on his chair, I headed back to tha hotel…

Day 4 in Louisiana: 3.29.2017: Our final day in Louisiana featured my gram & I headin’ to New Orleans to see Bourbon Street. I picked up a voodoo doll for my manager, by request, as well as a shirt for one of my favorite co-workers. Then, in tha Voodoo Mart, I met up with Kenner, LA DJ, Jimmy The DJ & I gave him an update on myself. Jimmy’s tha one that started my Louisiana connection & it was nice to finally meet him. After we met him, we headed to Coconut Creek, FL, via car, to kick off tha 2^nd ½ of my vacation…

My advice to anyone trying to achieve whatever dream they wanna accomplish: It’s gonna take a while! Years—well, a decade for me!! No matter if you’re tha opposite race as most of tha entire culture you’re passionate about, you ARE accepted! Just know that you have somethin’ in common: tha passion for what y’all love!! It sux that I lost a brother along tha way but that just made me fearless! You’re gonna run into a lotta obstacles along tha way! Don’t give up!! You’re gonna have to spend thousands!! Spend thousands of dayz, hours, etc. just to build your reputation! Here I am, 1,700 CD reviewz later, finally accomplishing my dream of makin’ it to Louisiana! I did it!! And, I’m autistic! I defeated every barrier that was in my way and I’m happier than ever!! You can accomplish your dream! Mine came true at 28 years-old! Now, all I have to do iz get DJ B-Real to unblock me and reconnect with me & I’ll be all complete!

Peep out tha documentary now:

R.I.P. Video #42: Mic T (Legal Dope Records Manager)

Recorded December 5, 2015

Broadcasting from East Setauket, NY, on Long Island, it's ya boy, FrankieThaLuckyDog here, reportin' anotha loss in tha Louisiana community. Christoper Turner, known in Simmesport, Louisiana as Mic T, passed away of a heart attack on Sunday, November 29, 2015, at only 39 years-old. Turner was best known for being tha manager and co-founder of Simmesport, LA label, Legal Dope Records, alongside producer, Dre Tree Z. Legal Dope Records' roster included Louisiana underdogz Blade, Dre Tree Z, Grit Grimey, P.I.R. & Young Carter. Currently, tha roster's mainly P.I.R. with Big Roy as their producer. At tha moment, Legal Dope Records has only one release so far, P.I.R.'s Who I Are (Da Mixtape), back in 2014.


Releases by Legal Dope Records:

P.I.R. Who I Are (Da Mixtape) (2014)
01. "Filthy South"
02. "Who I Are"
03. "Dirty Game We Play"
04. "Playing That Role" feat. Chainsaw & Gullie Beezy
05. "Nigga Shit Stank"
06. "225" feat. Blade & Chainsaw
07. "Don't Wanna Get Nothing Started" feat. Blade
08. "Filthy South (Screwed Version)"
09. "Dropped A Dime" feat. Big Joe
10. "I'm On It (Pt. 2)" feat. Chainsaw
11. "Stop Playing With Me" feat. Young Carter
12. "I'm A Pit" (Rizzo Ray feat. Gator & P.I.R.)
13. "Right Hand Man" feat. Dr. Martin Luther King


R.I.P. Christopher "Mic T" Turner
7.20.1976 - 11.29.2015

Live Review #11: P.I.R. "Who I Are (Da Mixtape)"

Filmed & reviewed live in Upstate New York & at Kings Park Psychiatric Center (#KPPC) on Long Island, NY on April 19, 2015 & April 20, 2015

FrankieThaLuckyDog reviews Legal Dope Records recording artist, P.I.R.--hailing from Morganza, Louisiana--and his CD, Who I Are (Da Mixtape), which dropped on March 26, 2014, and was produced by Dre Tree Z & Big Roy. This iz how I review every CD on a typical basis (minus tha talkin'--tha talkin' iz only 'cause you can't really see what I'm typin'), and I traveled to spice things up, adding some fun to it 'cause I support P.I.R.! Also, shout out to Eddie & Lil' Frankie for helpin' me out with tha lighting, at times!


Tracklisting:

01. Filthy South
02. Who I Are
03. Dirty Game We Play
04. Playing That Role feat. Chainsaw & Gullie Beezy
05. Nigga Shit Stank
06. 225 feat. Blade & Chainsaw
07. Don't Wanna Get Nothing Started feat. Blade
08. Filthy South (Screwed Version)
09. Dropped A Dime feat. Big Joe
10. I'm On It (Pt. 2) feat. Chainsaw
11. Stop Playing With Me feat. Young Carter
12. I'm A Pit (Rizzo Ray feat. Gator & P.I.R.)
13. Right Hand Man feat. Dr. Martin Luther King

Download it now on DatPiff: http://www.datpiff.com/PIR-Who-I-Are-Da-Mixtape.594658.html

Text Version of Review: http://frankiethaluckydog.blogspot.com/2015/04/review-1461-pir-who-i-are-da-mixtape.html

R.I.P. P.I.R.'s mom!

Review #1,461: P.I.R. "Who I Are (Da Mixtape)"

Reviewed on 4.19.2015 & 4.20.2015 (Review #1,461)

LIVE REVIEW LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJjAXHn6yhU

What’s good, it’s ya boy, FrankieThaLuckyDog, here. Today, Sunday, April 19, 2015, and I finna do a live CD review, right now: My boy, from Morganza, LA, P.I.R., which stands for Playing It Raw. I finna review dat Who I Are (Da Mixtape), released on Legal Dope Records, right now. First and foremost, I wanna say, R.I.P. to P.I.R.’s mom. Sad that she passed away three dayz ago. And now, it’s only three dayz until your 39^th birthday, so I gon hold it down for ya! So again, broadcasting from a secret location in Upstate New York. So now, I finna get this started! Start Time: 4:43 PM (4/19) | End Time: 2:12 PM (4/20)

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

© 2015 CD Review (Review #1,461) reviewed on 4.19.2015 & 4.20.2015 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: http://www.datpiff.com/PIR-Who-I-Are-Da-Mixtape.594658.html

01. “Filthy South”

Definitely lookin’ forward to this! Dirty, dirty “south,” like I’m gettin’ high at this dirty, dirty building! Here we go! >>> :21 in and this sounds great! Sounds great how you deliver tha 1^st verse, you know. LOL, “Like [your] dick’s a toy!” LOL, catchy rhymes, ya dig? “Ain’t no thang, lil’ daddy!” “Swervin’ tha caddy,” too; that’s wassup! I like how you’re doin’ tha hook, right now! Definitely sounds catchy by how you deliver wit your voice! You sound like you’re automatically paranoid, but you know what? Like in a situation right now, no fear, lol! Tha 2^nd verse sounds pretty nice! Just how catchy you’re soundin’, that’s why I took it to a live review! This iz tha kinda place where people might “carry heavy heat,” ya dig? Definitely some good shit fa tha streetz on tha 2^nd verse! “Eyes red in this bitch,” lol!! “Welcome to that filthy south, welcome to that filthy south,” LMFAO [just luv how you say it]!!! Nice shout out to all these cities and states in that “filthy south!” Ooh, “in that filthy south…Mississippi…!” “Filthy south”—I like how you did that right before tha last two. My Rating: 4.7

02. “Who I Are”
Prolly tha first P.I.R. song I heard. I put it on my radio show back on September 17, 2011! And, you know what, P.I.R., it was great interviewing you. And, it’s one of tha most-classic Louisiana songs in my Louisiana time! “Dre Tree Z on tha track!” He was very dedicated! “I walks through this bitch, I turn to tha script! I gotta get it on so I can turn a lick! I spent a quarter zone to get my hustle on!” I still got it, four years later! Look at this area! This floor’s sketchy! LOL, “like size of dog shit!” Sketchy floor… It’s a very sketchy floor… Great job wit tha 1^st verse, of course! You know, I reviewed this back when it was on my 8^th mixtape compilation, back in December 2011. And, gotta introduce yourself, just like how I did wit “Who I Am”; you doin’ it wit “Who I Are”! Take a good look at it! I hear somebody… Of course, keepin’ it gangsta wit tha 2^nd verse; just, definitely great just how you—your vibe! It’s just so great! Just feelin’ it! “They call me Playing It Raw ‘cause that’s who I are! And, I do ya shit dat niggaz neva saw! P.I.R.!” Yup, 3^rd verse: “Refuse to fail!” That’s exactly what we ‘bout!! Somebody’s here! People just randomly appear here! LOL, you and tha drugs wit this 3^rd verse, P.I.R.! “Fulla dat angel dust!” And, it seems like you’re most known for this song. It, like, just always associates you, and you were laughin’, lol. And then, you got tha shout outs, here, toward tha end, kinda like a bridge… I thought that was interesting; you just, like, keep goin’… It’s like a whole shout out to tha cities of Louisiana. Smells like shit ova here… Just keep goin’ on and on and on… “Iz who I”—“Iz who I iz, who I”—“Who”—lol—“Iz who I iz, who I are—“Who I are…”—wow, lol [really, it’s “I iz who I iz, I are who I are,” but I was too high to say it right]!! Tongue twister!!! “That’s who I are!” It was in tha top 10 of two of my year-end countdowns, back in 2011 & 2012! It was #9 & #7, only tha 2^nd song to do that behind 2003 & 2004 with Mis-Teeq “Scandalous”, so P.I.R., that’s quite an honor! Phone conversations… My Current Rating: 5.0

03. “Dirty Game We Play”
Already featured it on my 9^th mixtape, released back in March 2012; here’s what I gotta say: If this [psychiatric center fan light] fell “down,” that’d be crazy [in reference to tha line, “See yaself fallin’ down.”]! Such a catchy hook, just how you…sing it/rap it? You and dat “fiya dust,” LMAO! “‘Bout” quite a bit on tha 1^st verse, ya feel me? I’m “‘bout” abandoned psychiatric centers; how “‘bout” dat? Yeah, tha “game” real “dirty!” It’s, like, impossible to get outta it, too! With everything goin’ on, you know, my priorities change; I feel like I been “fallin’ down!” I remember that line: “A nigga run up in yo house, put a gun in yo baby mama mouth;” that’s great! Best line, right there! Crazy! Really got those real-life street rhymes goin’ on; that’s wassup! Yeah, of course, they gon “hate” ya! “Suckin’ ya dick fa a $5 hit!” “Hey!! … Hey!!” Of course, nothin’ realer than that real “dirty” south shit, comin’ from one’s perspective! See, it’s all about deliverin’ from your perspective! Don’t be intimidated by others; don’t! Don’t say, “I’m sorry,” just don’t! Don’t be intimdated! Forever!! My Current Rating: 4.7

04. “Playing That Role” feat. Chainsaw & Gullie Beezy

So, this gon be, prolly, pretty raw, so without further or do, here it goes! >>> We’re doin’ this CD live in this sterilizer! Just coolin’ in this sterilizer! Here you are on tha 1^st verse, P.I.R.! Yeah, pretty nice—I just had a fuckin’ tick on me! I was able to survive! It was on my hand… But yeah, definitely fuck those “clown-ass boyz,” like you said! You know, that’s what people get for fuckin’ frontin’! *Sterilizer closes* They got me trapped! Am I ‘bout ta be sterilized in this thing?! Nice job wit that hook…; err-body ‘bout err-thang! Here comes tha 2^nd verse… Soundin’ like some fast rappin’! How ya like dat boy comin’ outta dat vault? There’s a lotta rhymin’ goin’ on, here…; that’s wassup! Definitely keep it street! Imagine “bullet shots” goin’ off here! Yeah, they “playing that role!” Sounds like you say, “Rule;” “playing that role!” OMG, it’s not locked, but looka this (it says, “Lock”, on tha sterilizer)! Could it lock?! Here comes tha 3^rd verse… “In this bitch,” straight duffy; you know what it iz! Gettin’ it “fa tha low;” you already know! Yup! Reppin’ dat 318, too; shout out ta Simmsport! So, Chainsaw did his thang fast and Gullie…? Gullie Beezy, pretty nice and street, showin’ luv right there to err-body! I’ont care who be hatin’ or if you just disregard tha style! My Rating: 4.5

05. “Nigga Shit Stank”
Definitely a weed song! You already know how we be on dat, so you know this “shit” definitely gon “stank” good!! >>> LOL, it’s all about “dat indo,” baby!! Nice ramblin’ on tha 1^st verse, here! LOL, “Amerie in a thong;” that’s wassup! I’m fucked up! When I see heights, I’m fucked up! LOL @ tha hook! Yeah, dem eyes “bleedin’,” all right!! Yo “shit stank,” fasho! Whoo, dem “fiya, fiya trees;” dat’s what it be ‘bout!! Ooh, “chocolate tai trees!!” I wanna smoke whateva you got goin’ on on tha 2^nd verse, right there!! What could be down those holes? Hmm…? Gotta think… LOL @ you wit tha “angel dust,” again! LOL, just killed it! It ain’t dat easy! Tryna keep movin’…; that’s what I gon try ta do on tha 2^nd verse, still. “Puff, puff, pass!” Huh? Iz that someone’s shit? LOL, sick wit da munchies! Yup, “snatchin’ of tha gar, start all over again!” *Puff, puff, puff, exhale!* “Fiya, fiya trees!!” Once again, great job…! My Rating: 4.7

06. “225” feat. Blade & Chainsaw

LOL @ tha FrankieThaLuckyDog sound effect in tha beginning! Of course, beat by Big Roy’s definitely nice!! And, tha hook, of course’s great ta hear, reppin’ tha “225!” Gotta luv dat gritty, undaground Louisiana shit, right chea, like this dirty emergency sanitary trough! Nice job wit that 1^st verse, right chea! And, with that bein’ said, as well, tha 2^nd verse was nice ta hear! And, here you are on tha 3^rd verse, P.I.R., comin’ through wit dat “angel dust” shit; great street rhymes, once again! My Current Rating: 4.6

½time: Consistent, southern, keepin' it street at all times, from tha 225 to tha 318. Take a look at tha CD rating, right here, currently: 4.7!! And, we gon continue this thang, so I’mma keep goin’!

Intermission: Due to tha crew I was with was bein’ paranoid and not gettin’ tha whole idea of what I was doin’, tha review abruptly stopped at 6:11 PM and continued tha following day, 4.20.2015, at 1:10 PM…

07. “Don’t Wanna Get Nothing Started” feat. Blade

Lemme re-review it again… “…Talkin’ shit, you don’t wanna get nothing started,” lol! That’s right! Y’all wanna engage a fight or what?! Tha beat sounds nice, and like I said, tha hook’s fiya! P.I.R. on tha 1^st verse, of course! Yeah, “youse a bitch!” Could we hear sounds in here? Could be ghosts in here, lol! Just luv when reviewin’ your music in psychiatric centers! You even put Blade as a feature, I see, on tha ID [original ID was ID’d as tha artist “Louisiana Repp’n” (P.I.R. & Blade)]… There’s ghosts in here! Yeah, Blade comin’ through like a blade on tha 2^nd verse; keep dat gangsta-ass shit comin’ along ‘cause I dig it!! You know, it looks like “225” ova there! Tha “5”! “You sayin’ you retarded? Boy, you just talkin’ shit, you don’t wanna get nothing started! Nigga what? You sayin’ you retarded? Boy, you just talkin’ shit, you don’t wanna get nothing started!” LMAO, what tha fuck? It’s such a dark place, here! Happy 4/20!! My Current Rating: 4.6

08. “Filthy South (Screwed Version)”
Can’t wait to slow it down on dat 4/20, ya feel me? >>> Nice job, P.I.R.! LMFAO, “come here, lil’ boy!!!” LMFAO!! *Laughs so hard ‘cause he’s so high!* LMAO, “lil’ daddy!!” Teddy!! My Rating: 4.7

09. “Dropped A Dime” feat. Big Joe

Lookin’ forward ta seein’ this “dime!” You know how it iz wit dem dimez! >>> Nice intro, right there! I like tha flow; I think your rhymes are catchy here, P.I.R.! “Smokin’ dat Pac-Man sound,” lol! “Fuck pullin’ no emotions!” P.I.R.!! “Trick, please!!” “Milk and cottage cheese?” WTF, lol?!? It sounds like ‘90s, kinda, gangsta, funky-kinda rap from Louisiana! You got a great throwback sound, kinda! I almost thought that said, “Adele;” it says, “A-D-L-E-R,” lol! And, you’re continuing this shit on tha 2^nd verse, here! “Trade you in like a baseball card?” Of course ‘cause you got value in ya for appreciatin’ me, you know! “They call me Graveyard,” lol! Yeah, definitely some excellent production, here! Make it feel like tha ‘90s when it’s 2014 with this music—well, whatever year it was released! LOL, look how much time: Almost two minutes left, OMG! Such catchiness you bring to tha table for tha streetz, P.I.R.! How dare they “rat on [you]!” Fuckin’ kill ‘em if they rat on you! K, Big Joe on tha 3^rd verse, here… Did somebody just spit? My boy, Frankie, spittin’ outta nowhere! But yeah, I’m definitely likin’ this questionable street content, meaning, you know, you questionin’ them because, you know, from tha streetz, we don’t know what kinda code they got! Good job pointin’ dat out and comprehendin’ wit this shit! Up, rappin’ faster! “You D.O.A. if you fuck wit [him]!” Great job puttin’ dat down, Big Joe; great collaboration! My Rating: 4.7

10. “I’m On It (Pt. 2)” feat. Chainsaw

Chainsaw on tha feature; look at tha blood on tha wall! >>> Dre Tree Z doin’ tha track! Beat sounds pretty nice… P.I.R. “doin’ tha radio… and, tha video?” Keep pushin’! Keep pushin’! You need more footage out there and pics! LOL, “tripping, slipping, ripping;” catchiness x3!!! LOL, “[actin’] like a witch,” huh? Hope you do make it to “platinum!” Just stay focused, no matter how old you may be! Oh yeah, sounds like a radio version, a lil’… A radio version, but catchy, consistentness right there, ya feel me? There’s a comb over there; look at it! Yup, here you are on tha 3^rd verse; you know, you love him, of course, too! We all love each other; we’re family! But, not like this family [bloody wall family], LMAO!! You know, shout out ta “Grit Grimey,” too! Up, here’s more of tha 3^rd verse, teamin’ up again… Hah, “ride ya like a pony!” LOL, fasho!! “Fasho!!!” “Get ya hustle on, nigga!” Ewe, “2010?” So, five years ago? Y’all prolly saw some of this at tha time [bloody walls]? And, here you talkin’ at tha end… Great job, Dre Tree Z, for tha track! “2010?” We just luv ya so much, P.I.R.! My Rating: 4.5

11. “Stop Playing With Me” feat. Young Carter

I’m definitely lookin’ forward to this Legal Dope collaboration! Lettin’ y’all do y’all thang! 2:08, it’s a short one! >>> Yeah, it definitely sounds catchy, especially since I thought debris was fallin’ on me; it’s fuckin’ raindrops, lol! You lettin’ me know that they need ta “stop playing with [cha]!” I gon always keep believin’ in ya, ya feel me? Sounds pretty great; tha club! You know, it sounds like one of them classic southern rap songs where you get in a fight in tha clubs, you know? Oh yeah, Young Carter, that voice; it sounds great to hear, once again! Seemed quick, but it was definitely worth it, you know? And, here you are again, P.I.R., wit tha “yopper!” And then, continuin’ wit tha Carter! Wow, they “shit everytime [you] come?” Well, time ta open dat asshole up, ya feel me? You know! My Rating: 4.4

12. “I’m A Pit” (Rizzo Ray feat. Gator & P.I.R.)

Well, I’m definitely lookin’ forward ta this five-minute “Pit!” >>> This iz like a perfect traphouse… I like how it has, like, a New Orleans feel, I guess? Shout out ta bein’ “a P.I.T.!” It’s funny how I talked ta “P.I.T.” (Pitbull) on my 17^th & 18^th birthday, back in 2005 & 2006! That was what was up! Definitely catchy rhymes on tha 1^st verse, here, until it stops! “Grab him,” like that other room wit all tha blood in it, wit ya teeth! “We Dem Bois” [written on tha wall]! You “went to tha vet,” and now, you “back up on tha streetz!” Can’t stop your consistency, no matter what gets in your way, you know?! Feels like jail in here, but you know what? Autistic people like me have no fear, whatsoever! N-O, like New Orleans!! Yup, “trapped off in [his] cage;” that’s how I feel! Iz that a shadow? That’s me! Wow, 2^nd verse sounds pretty rough…; that’s definitely what’s up! This Gator boy! Yeah, definitely feelin’ how you “flick” them, Gator! Yeah, it feels like just listenin’ to music in a dream! Just like, feels like a dream when you’re high, listenin’ to music like this! It’s like, iz it even really happening, right now? Iz it? “New Orleans don’t wanna hurt nobody;” really don’t! We’re all good! We don’t wanna hurt nobody, ya feel me, P.I.R.? Here you are on tha 3^rd verse, as a “bitch” ‘cause you “a pit!” You already know how “grit” you “get!” LOL, you “a rednose ‘cause [you] got Adidas on?” LOL! Wow, that sounded like a dog? It was, like, five seconds ago, at 3:47, kinda like tha highway we go on, lol! All this sounds good; I gon spit a freestyle on it, right here; here goes nothin’:

“Hangin’ down at tha KPPC! /

You already know! Keep hustlin’; no time fa pee! /

Yup, dat boy, FrankieThaLuckyDog, he be rollin’! /

You already know how I got; I’m feelin’ golden! /

When they see me, they all wanna scream! /

And all don’t wanna expect nothin’ but to flee! /

Flee away from you! You ain’t nothin’ special! /

You already know tha drill and how I have ta hustle!”

How ‘bout dat? Fuckin’ right, fuckin’ right! You get betta when you freestyle when you go through shit, ya feel me? Definitely! You stuck in this music game fa’eva!! My Rating: 4.3

13. “Right Hand Man” feat. Dr. Martin Luther King

I dunno what to think… Well, hopefully, it’s a good sample… >>> Tha beat sounds like it’s nice… Yeah, we all have somethin’ to offer to tha world! And, when I go, you know, I offered quite a bit to tha world! Good job on that 1^st verse, P.I.R.! What tha hell are you sayin’, lol? Oh, “Jessie Jackson?” I have no idea what’s goin’ on… Now, it’s jammin’, now that I hear tha hook… Now, tha beat sounds like you’re movin’ in space! Here’s tha sample… It’s got like a dark, like, no lights on tha road, kinda feel! Tha rude awakening! This place iz like a rude awakening! Definitely some creepy, trippy music, right chea; did you just howl? My Rating: 4.7

Overall: It was an excellent CD! You know, just complete consistency fa tha undaground of Louisiana and I just really love what you brought to tha table! All them gritty, catchy-ass rhymes, and just, your southern lifestyle that you and ya patnaz came up with! It’s just really great and I just wish you nothin’ but tha best of success with Legal Dope—I hope we meet sooner or later! You know, that would be great! It was definitely an honor doin’ this review in two locations in New York! Just trapped in these abandoned psychiatric centers, I guess? You already know! So, to all my 4/20ers out there, you know what it iz! *Puff* Take a big-ass hit of tha geeber!!!

Rankings:

13.       “I’m A Pit” (Rizzo Ray feat. Gator & P.I.R.) 4.3

12.       “Stop Playing With Me” feat. Young Carter 4.4

11.        “I’m On It (Pt. 2)” feat. Chainsaw 4.5

10.       “Playing That Role” feat. Chainsaw & Gullie Beezy 4.5

09.       “225” feat. Blade & Chainsaw 4.6

08.       “Don’t Wanna Get Nothing Started” feat. Blade 4.6

07.       “Right Hand Man” feat. Dr. Martin Luther King 4.7

06.       “Nigga Shit Stank” 4.7

05.       “Filthy South (Screwed Version)” 4.7

04.       “Dirty Game We Play” 4.7

03.    “Dropped A Dime” feat. Big Joe 4.7

02.    “Filthy South” 4.7

01.    “Who I Are” 5.0

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      60.1

Total Songs:                      / 13

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Average CD Rating:       4.6 (automatically a 5-star-rated CD)

R.I.P. Video #38: Shirley H Jones (P.I.R.'s Mom)

Recorded April 16, 2015

Broadcasting from my backyard in Peckville, PA, it's ya boy, FrankieThaLuckyDog, here, reporting anotha loss in tha Louisiana community. Shirley H Jones, tha mother of Morganza, LA rapper, P.I.R., passed away earlier this morning, April 16, 2015 from a stroke; she was 77 years-old.

For those of you that may not know of P.I.R., P.I.R., which stands for "Playing It Raw," iz a rapper from Morganza, LA. Born Marquis Jones on April 22, 1976, P.I.R. has been featured on FrankieThaLuckyDog's now-defunct radio show, "Tha Louisiana Pit", where he was interviewed on September 17, 2011, and had his music play on multiple editions of tha radio show, itself. P.I.R. was featured on various editions of Frankie's Tha Louisiana Archives mixtape compilations throughout 2011 - 2013. Frankie even dressed up as P.I.R. for Halloween in 2011, as well as having an Easter celebration for him in 2012. P.I.R. had Frankie's #31 most-shocking moment on FTLD'z Most-Shocking Moments of 2011 video countdown when on tha night of December 1, 2011, he broke tha record for Frankie's longest phone call of all-time, clocking in at 4 hours, 4 minutes, 47 seconds! P.I.R. was featured on Northeast PA TV on Frankie's college segment for April 3, 2012. P.I.R. had topped Frankie's playlist on March 25, 2012 with his underground hit single, "Who I Are". Tha tune hit tha top 10 on two consecutive year-end countdowns Frankie put out in 2011 & 2012, tha 2nd song to ever do so! P.I.R. was also a winner of multiple awards during Frankie's annual Louisiana award shows in 2011 & 2012. P.I.R. released his debut CD, Who I Are (Da Mixtape), on March 26, 2014, on Legal Dope Records. Frankie iz scheduled to review tha CD live in New York this Sunday, April 19, 2015.

My condolences go out to tha Jones family!!

R.I.P. Shirley H Jones
2.04.1938 - 4.16.2015

FrankieThaLuckyDog Celebrates Legal Dope Records' P.I.R.'s Birthday (2014)

FrankieThaLuckyDog, celebratin' my boy, P.I.R., who's with Legal Dope Records' birthday, April 22, 2014! Shot in my room in Peckville, PA, I spelled "Happy Birthday P.I.R." outta New York scratch-off lottery tickets.

FrankieThaLuckyDog'z 5th Annual Louisiana Awards Of 2012 (Video)

Watch tha video ta see who tha winners are! Got some "Tha Louisiana Pit" awards, too! Below are tha nominees:


Louisiana Artist Of Tha Year
(Awarded to an artist who did it big within tha year wit me. Each artist nominated had to have put at least one CD out within tha year to be nominated. There are only 5 nominees this year, due to there bein' a lack of great artists that came out)

• Bubba
• K-Chill
• Lil’ Cali
• Tim Thugga
• Young Camo (Camofloug)

Louisiana Song Of Tha Year
(Awarded to any song that was tha best for me within tha year; this category ain't always determined by statistics. There are 10 nominees due to there bein' a lot of hot songs that came out)

• BR High “L.H.P.”
• Bubba “Polo Everythang”
• J Buc Feat. Lil’ Cali “Stuck Up”
• Jigga House Records “Full Of Dat (Pt. 2)”
• K-Chill “Conan”
• Lil’ Cali Feat. J Buc “Me & My Thugs”
• Mon Mack Feat. Southn Belle “Yolo”
• P.I.R. “Dirty Game We Play”
• Printts A “8-Bit Truth”
• Young Camo (Camofloug) “Drip Drop (Love My Voice)”

Louisiana Song Collaboration Of Tha Year
(Awarded to any song collaboration that was tha best for me within tha year; this category ain't always determined by statistics. There are only 5 nominees this year, due to there bein' a lack of hot collaboration songs that came out)

• Jiggaman Feat. Level & Young Ready “Get Loose”
• Level Feat. Hurricane Chris & Kevin Gates “Hit Dat (Remix)”
• Lil’ Cali Feat. Mouse & J Buc “Dat Dick”
• P.I.R. Feat. Blade & Chainsaw “225”
• Tim Thugga & Beezy Bird Feat. Foxx “Stuntin’”

Louisiana Hook Of Tha Year
(Awarded to tha most catchiest hook of tha year)

• Bubba “Polo Everythang”
• J Buc Feat. Lil’ Cali “Stuck Up”
• Jiggaman Feat. Level & Young Ready “Get Loose”
• Lil’ Cali Feat. J Buc “Me & My Thugs”
• Tim Thugga & Beezy Bird Feat. Foxx “Stuntin’”

Louisiana Street Anthem Of Tha Year
(Awarded to tha song that really had street potential in tha undaground streetz)

• 3D Na’Tee “No Love”
• Jay Regal Feat. Dude Blitz & Dee Dee “Break It Down”
• K-Chill “Call The Ambulance”
• P.I.R. “Dirty Game We Play”
• Lil’ Ruthless “Survivor”

Louisiana Producer Of Tha Year
(Awarded to tha producer who kept it consistent and kept deliverin' FIRE tracks and/or were featured on various CDs; only 3 were nominated this year)

• DJ Tre
• J Buc
• K-Chill

225-Louisiana CD Of Tha Year
(Awarded to not exactly tha tightest CD of tha year, but tha most addictin' CD of tha year. In order to be nominated in this category, you had to be one person from tha 225 area. There are only 5 nominees this year, due to there bein' a lack of quality CDs that were released this year)

• Big Wayne Loyalty Before Royalty
• Bubba Tha Traymond Jones Story Mixtape Vol. 1
• Level Club Banga King
• Lil’ Buck Do Da Fool
• Young Camo (Camofloug) Want It

Non-225-Louisiana CD Of Tha Year
(Awarded to not exactly tha tightest CD of tha year but tha most addictin' CD of tha year. In order to be nominated in this category, you had to be one person not from tha 225 area.)

• Dirty Harry Ready 4 Take Off
• K-Chill Fight Night
• K-Chill News Flash
• K-Chill Situations
• Lil’ Cali Against All Odds

Louisiana Group CD Of Tha Year
(Same rules apply to how either Louisiana CD Of Tha Year award iz awarded. However, in order to be nominated in this category, you had to have been a group; only 1 nominee this year)

• Down Bad Da Final Four

Louisiana Collaboration CD Of Tha Year
(Same rules apply to how either Louisiana CD Of Tha Year award iz awarded. However, in order to be nominated in this category, you had to have collaborated with another artist)

• Bro-Bro & G-Thang Louisianamals #TeamDumway
• Lil’ Trill & Shell By Any Means Necessary
• Tim Thugga & Beezy Bird The Best In The Business Vol. 1

Louisiana Compilation CD Of Tha Year
(Same rules apply to how either Louisiana CD Of Tha Year award iz awarded. However, in order to be nominated in this category, you had to have a set of various rappers on your CD. Typically, most DJs are nominated in this category)

• Benjamin Racks, Acres Fam & YaBoiBeezy Committee Compilation: Can’t Join’em, Beat’em
• DJ Wookee Presents Crook III
• Gorillaville Records Presentz Louisiana Gorillaz Vol. 1

Louisiana Pic Of Tha Year
(Awarded to tha Louisiana artist wit tha catchiest, most meaningful, or most frequently-seen pic)

• 2 Slugz
• 3D Na’Tee
• AWEtheNIQ
• Bubba
• Dae~Dae
• DJ B-Real
• J Buc
• Jiggaman & Level
• Lil’ Cali
• Young Camo (Camofloug)

Louisiana Text Of Tha Year
(Awarded to tha Louisiana artist wit tha catchiest or funniest text I received)

• J Buc “That's cool Wat pic are u using n Wat has u so excited?”
• K-Chill “Lol thanks frankie,luv you man”
• Lil’ Cali “Lol!!”
• Savage “Me neither”
• Skull Duggrey “U my boy 4real 4real I love you!and  You're the best! Thanks”

Louisiana CD Cover Of Tha Year
(Awarded to tha CD wit tha catchiest-lookin' front cover)

• AWEtheNIQ Crawfish Boil
• Bubba Tha Traymond Jones Story Mixtape Vol. 1
• Gorillaville Records Presentz Louisiana Gorillaz Vol. 1
• Lil’ Buck Do Da Fool
• Young Camo (Camofloug) Want It

Louisiana Record Label Of Tha Year
(Awarded to tha record label who frequently put out quality projects)

• Boss Click Muzik
• Gorillaville Records
• Milliyone Musik
• Ruff-N-Rugged Entertainment
• Yz’Gyz Entertainment

Best New Louisiana Artist
(Awarded to tha artist [mainly that I discovered within this year] who really made an impact on me throughout tha year; this iz a one-time award for artists. There are only 3 nominees this year, due to there bein' a lack of great artists that came out and/or discovered me)

• BR High
• Bubba
• Lil’ Buck

Other awards given out are *CERTIFIED CLASSIC* and playlist awards as well as Person of 2012.

R.I.P. Lil' Dundray, 1 Mannie, Lil' Phat & L.A. Tre!

Welcome Home: Uncle T, K.O. & Ratchet D!