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Friday, June 4, 2021

Review #1,982: C-Murder "Trapped In Crime"

Reviewed on 6.04.2021 (Review #1,982)
 
 
Here comes my 1,982nd review: C-Murder Trapped In Crime, released in 2000 on No Limit Records, Priority Records & TRU Records! Start Tyme: 8:39 AM | End Tyme: 9:49 AM
 
 
Disclaimer:
I rate each song from 1.0 – 5.0; each rating iz my own opinion! I only please myself wit my ratings! I don’t care how lyrical you are, as long as it’s jammin’ enough for me to like it! I look for beats, then vocals, and then lyrics. To determine my favorites, I will differ tha 4.0 ratings. If a song gets at least a 4.0 rating from me, I love it already. If at least a 4.6 rating, I pretty much really love it, as it’s considered mindblowin’ when I hear it! Any song can earn up to a maximum of a 5.0 rating. Anything I type before “ >>> ” iz what I’m sayin’ before I listen to tha song; anything after I type “ >>> ” iz what I think of tha song while I’m listening to it. If you sound like anything too mainstream for me, have auto-tune in your vocals, or talk about nothin’ but money (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!
 
© 2021 Review (Review #1,982) reviewed on 6.04.2021 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.
 
Link To Release: N/A
 
 
01. Intro
Producer: Carlos Stephens
>>> Nice beat & intro from that boy, C-Murder…! My Rating: N/A
 
 
02. “Forever TRU”
Producer: XL
>>> Tha hook & beat sound good ta kick this album off; almost seems more like a vacation with tha beat than a street-soundin’ beat? Hearin’ tha 1st verse from you & it sounds aight with what you’re bringin’, here; can’t say much… Hearin’ what you got goin’ on with tha 2nd verse & it ain’t bad, still… Nice lil’ mixed outro from Biggie, as well…! My Rating: 3.8
 
 
03. “Concrete Jungle” feat. Snoop Dogg, Eastsidaz & KokeKane
Producer: LT
>>> Sounds like a nice lil’ 1st verse from Snoop, here; likin’ how tha beat sounds like a mix between non-Louisiana & a Louisiana vibe, as well… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds aight; just seems like a random voice. Keepin’ this shit goin’ with tha 2nd verse, here, spittin’ some good shit… Hearin’ you rap on tha 3rd verse, here, comin’ through with good street shit; gotta give you props, alwayz… My Rating: 3.7
 
 
04. “They Don’t Really Know” feat. Master P & Erica Fox
Producer: Carlos Stephens
>>> Diggin’ tha alarm clock in tha beat, here; not really my cup of tea with tha R&B singin’ from Erica on tha hook, tho… Damn, even Erica on tha 1st verse? Naw; way too soft for a C-Murder track! Even you startin’ your verse off on tha 2nd verse with “1 + 1 = 2”? *Sigh*… Keepin’ this movin’ with P on tha 3rd verse, here & he spittin’ a good lil’ verse. Surprised how I’d like a P verse betta than a C verse, while tha both of them on tha same track… My Rating: 2.5
 
 
05. “How A Thug Like It” feat. Da Brat
Producer: Jermaine Dupri & Bryan-Michael Cox
Goin’ to tha ATL for inspiration? >>> Sounds nice with tha Jermaine Dupri-soundin’ intro & beat, here… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds interestin’ how you collaborated with Da Brat, here; nice collab on tha hook… Hearin’ tha 1st verse from you & it sounds betta than tha previous song, with how you’re comin’ through fa these ladies & street headz… Keepin’ this movin’ with Da Brat on tha 2nd verse, here, soundin’ good fa tha 2000. She did her thang with her Tyrese-featurin’ “What Chu Like”, which I really enjoyed in 2000. Now, I get ta hear her collab with you & it sounds great to add to “What Chu Like”’s 2000 presence. Hearin’ tha both of y’all go back & forth on tha 3rd verse & it sounds nice with tha street content. It just seems weird ta hear Brat rap about tha streetz, tho; either way, props fa pumpin’ her up, C! My Rating: 3.9
 
 
06. “Want Beef” feat. Fat Joe
Producer: Ke’noe
>>> Beat’s cool from Ke’noe, here…; hearin’ Joey Crack on tha 1st verse, here, comin’ through with anotha good, non-Louisiana contribution ta your album, C… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds like a wild event; keep buckin’ ‘em up! Hearin’ you on tha 2nd verse, C & you’re comin’ through with some energy; nice job… My Rating: 3.8
 
 
07. “Ride” feat. Samm & D.I.G.
Producer: XL
>>> Sounds like a good lil’ hook, here, on this laidback, southern beat; keep on ridin’…! Hearin’ tha 1st verse & they got a good lil’ verse fa tha hood, here; gotta hit ‘em wit da content! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & dude also sounds good fa tha streetz of tha 504, here; keep on keepin’ on…! Got you on tha 3rd verse, here, soundin’ gangsta with your content; props fa lettin’ this shit be known… My Rating: 3.9
 
 
08. “Staring At The Walls”
Producer: Carlos Stephens
>>> Beat start sounds dope from Big Los, here; feelin’ tha dark sounds! Hearin’ tha hook & it’s good, despite tha content bein’ pretty rough; C, I can’t wait till you’re “free”! Hearin’ what you got goin’ on with tha 1st verse & it sounds good, with your laidback flow. Can’t wait till you have a lil’ more energy to deliver on this album, aside from these laidback flows… Keepin’ this thang movin’ on with tha 2nd verse, here & you spittin’ good shit fa tha Gz; keep bein’ “against 100,” no matter tha challenge! My Rating: 4.0
 
 
09. “On Da Block” feat. Young Guns
Producer: Bass Heavy & Suga Bear
>>> Beat ain’t too bad, here; seems a lil’ faster ta rap on? Hearin’ tha hook from you & it str8; thought it would be a lil’ aggressive? Hearin’ you on tha 1st verse & it sounds like an okay/good lil’ verse from you… Hearin’ these Guns on tha 2nd verse & they sound good on this collab; literally, it’s startin’ ta sound like a TRU-soundin’ Cash Money track. Tha 2nd dude from tha Young Guns iz on tha 2nd part of tha 2nd verse & it’s still a good contribution; just tha right amount of energy needed. My Rating: 4.0
 
 
10. “What You ‘Bout” feat. Mystikal
Producer: Ke’noe
Hope tha energy’s to tha top wit Mystikal, here!! >>> Nice beat fa tha Gz, here; gotta luv tha both of y’all on tha hook, of course! Luv how Mystikal lends you some of his energy to reach tha top of your energy; awesomeness! Hearin’ Mystikal on tha 1st verse & it’s too aggressive; gotta luv how he comes through on tha mic, sometymes sloppy…! Hearin’ what you got goin’ on with tha 2nd verse & it’s cool; thought you’d have tha energy Mystikal had on tha verse but it’s still str8. I mean, you got tha consistent rhymes, here; just seems like you’re just keepin’ up with tha pace… My Rating: 4.3
 
 
11. Battlefield
>>> Sounds like a cold, breezy “Battlefield”, based off this skit. Also, pretty gutta with tha gunshots… Tha chick singin’ in tha background makes it seem like tha eerie “Battlefield” that’s needed to make this album seem more eerie… My Rating: N/A
 
 
12. “Where Do We Go” feat. Mac, Silkk The Shocker & Nuance
Producer: Ke’noe
>>> An okay beat but not too interested in that Nuance singer singin’ on tha hook; too depressin’… Hearin’ you on tha 1st verse & it sounds good with your rhymes; it only seems dry with tha flow & depressin’ vibe. Keepin’ this thang movin’ with Mac on tha 2nd verse, here, comin’ through with a rough perspective with tha jail demons hauntin’ him. I feel his paranoia & I’m glad he spit some dope lyrics, str8 from a real, haunted heart…! Keepin’ this movin’ with Silkk on tha 3rd verse and, of course, tha flow’s off & more spoken than rappin’, smh; don’t need ta say anything… My Rating: 3.0
 
 
½tyme: I see this as tha weakest C-Murder album from previous efforts; seems like it’s a mix of mainstream, a lil’ bit of sadness & some okay vibes. I think you need more energy in this album, C; only a 3.7 for tha average rating, so far…
 
 
13. “NL Niggaz” feat. Afficial
Producer: Ke’noe
>>> Anotha nice beat from Ke’noe but I expect more darker, street-soundin’ shit from him, rather than this vacation-like shit. Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds good from you, at least; still, seems like these beats make you feel more laidback… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & you spittin’ some okay shit fa tha “No Limit” peeps; gotta rep! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse from Afficial & I’m feelin’ his energy, while he delivers tha rhymes; good shit fa tha streetz… Anotha dude on tha 2nd part of tha 2nd verse? Sounds good; reminds me of non-Louisiana shit with tha voice & delivery, here. My Rating: 3.6
 
 
14. “Too Much Noise” feat. D.I.G. & Master P
Producer: DJ Ron
>>> Sounds like a good beat & tha hook sounds good from D.I.G., here… Hearin’ tha 1st verse from D & it’s cool; block out tha “noise” ta succeed, basically! Keepin’ it goin’ wit Master P on tha 2nd verse, here, comin’ through wit an okay verse; he expressin’ his “problems” as “Too Much Noise”, here. Hearin’ you on tha 3rd verse, here, comin’ through wit an okay flow & set of rhymes; keep on reppin’… My Rating: 3.7
 
 
15. “Damned If They Murder Me” feat. Mac & Magic
Producer: XL
>>> Beat’s a lil’ calmer but still has a bit of a dark vibe with tha organ. Still, it seems a lil’ more mainstream, based off my feelings for it… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds rough with tha content; too bad tha thought of bein’ murdered iz on your mind… Hearin’ tha 1st verse from you & it ain’t bad with how you’re comin’ through wit it… Hearin’ tha 2nd hook & now, a female singer iz singin’ in tha background; I’ono, you prolly coulda excluded her. She makes this sound more depressin’ & I’m not ‘bout dat depressin’ shit. As I continue, at least there’s Mac on tha 2nd verse, comin’ through wit his game of tha streetz; props fa reppin’ fa C…! Got Magic on tha 3rd verse, here, comin’ through calm, too; not really into tha laidback, calm-soundin’ flows. When I think of certain people bein’ on tha track, I expect energy & top-notch feelings; this, no… My Rating: 3.1
 
 
16. “Hustlin’” feat. Master P & Krazy
Producer: Ezell Swang
>>> Damn, anotha secretly-sung hook? Why? Beat cool fa tha south but again, it sounds too laidback for tha C that I’m used to… Hearin’ P on tha 1st verse, comin’ through wit some good energy ta express tha luv fa “Hustlin’”, here; let it be known! Keepin’ it goin’ with tha right energy added to tha album: Krazy; Krazy comin’ through wit dat Pac-like flow, voice & strong street content, here! Gotta give him props; take notice of tha energy & slight aggression in tha flow, C! Now, here you are on tha 3rd verse, C, comin’ through, of course, laidback; decent, with some sadness of tha “gunshot,” too… My Rating: 3.3
 
 
17. “That Calliope”
Producer: XL
>>> Finally, deserved energy!! Hearin’ tha hook & it’s a hot chant to represent “That Calliope”! Almost thought it was gonna be a bounce beat but tha energy’s just about tha same! Hearin’ you on tha 1st verse & you holdin’ it down wit this energy; don’t stop, C!! Keepin’ it movin’ with tha 2nd verse & it sounds funny/cool ta hear you rap a bounce flow; good shit, C! You know what it iz with this “Calliope” representation! You got tha 3rd verse on-n-poppin’, too; you don’t need tha lyrics, all tha tyme! You always need tha right energy, applied right! My Rating: 4.3
 
 
18. “Young Thugs” feat. Holloway of The GC, Popeye & Jabo
Producer: XL
>>> Sounds sad; what a way to throw away tha last song’s energy! Hearin’ tha hook & I’m not into tha singin’ in tha background, once again; rappin’ just a regular voice, too… Hearin’ tha 1st verse from you & I’m diggin’ tha aggressive perspective in your voice; at least that’s a plus. Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & this dude from tha hook aight; can’t seem ta have too much interest but they have good aggression, at tymes. Keepin’ this movin’ with tha 3rd verse, here & this dude sounds nice & southern with their voice; good rhymes & a good way to rap on this sad beat. My Rating: 2.9
 
 
19. Otis Commercial
>>> A random call, dedicated ta puttin’ “Otis” in tha bitch, “biiiiitch,” lol? My Rating: N/A
 
 
20. Interlude
>>> Of course, this album couldn’t go an interlude without singin’! It’s catchy with tha “look in my eyes” shit but just sounds too depressin’, beat-wise. I mean, it sounds like tha singer, from your perspective, wants to really fuck. However, it just doesn’t seem glorious when tha production sounds sad… My Rating: N/A
 
 
21. “They Want My Money” feat. Mac & Mia X
Producer: XL
>>> Beat sounds like a nice, southern, bounce-soundin’ beat (without tha “Triggaman” sounds); not bad & tha singin’ on tha hook ain’t too bad, neither… Um, Mac, that’s you singin’? Hearin’ you on tha 1st verse & it sounds like an okay/good verse from you; you focused fa dick-slangin’, basically… Keepin’ this thang movin’ wit Mia on tha 2nd verse, here, comin’ through with some good energy; not bad fa a contribution, overall… My Rating: 3.5
 
 
22. “Thug In Yo Life” feat. Krazy & Suga Bear
Producer: Suga Bear
>>> An okay beat with some catchy sounds, at tymes… Ahh! R&B singin’ on tha hook, here; too soft fa me ta enjoy! Hearin’ you on tha 1st verse & yeah, not really inta this soft-soundin’ C, C… At least there’s some life with Krazy on tha 2nd verse, here; at least his voice = any type of aggression! My Rating: 2.7
 
 
23. “Down For My Ns” feat. Snoop Dogg & Magic
Producer: Carlos Stephens & XL
Can’t believe I’m finally reviewin’ this one… I remember in 2000, when Hot 97 would always have this as an instrumental to talk on, all tha tyme…! Anyway, luv how this, one of tha hardest tracks of 2000, comes after a bunch of soft-soundin’ tracks! As far as tha review, tha hook & beat goes too hard with tha way it hypes up anybody! With you on tha 1st verse, you got tha focus & energy, here, thanx ta Big Los & XL helpin’ you out with tha energetic production! Hearin’ Magic on tha 2nd verse & he got tha energy on lock; too-too top-notch!! Keepin’ it movin’ wit Snoop on tha 3rd verse, here, feelin’ tha energy, too; glad y’all created such an anthem, here! Goes good with a DMX catalog! My Current Rating: 4.8
 
 
24. “Street Thug” feat. New-9 & Magic
Producer: XL
>>> Beat sounds aight, here; a lil’ dry but tha hi-hats seem to be takin’ over more… Quiet-soundin’ 1st verse with how you comin’ through on tha 1st verse? Decent, basically… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse from New-9 of tha Prime Suspects & it’s soundin’ like a betta verse; feelin’ his gangsta-soundin’ shit, here… Keepin’ it movin’ wit Magic on tha 3rd verse, here, comin’ through wit aggression & energy ta represent tha streetz, here; gotta fucks wit it! My Rating: 4.1
 
 
Overall: I seemed more disappointed in this album; expected more energy & less slower/singin’ vibes…
 
 
Rankings:
 
20. “They Don’t Really Know” feat. Master P & Erica Fox 2.5
19. “Thug In Yo Life” feat. Krazy & Suga Bear 2.7
18. “Young Thugs” feat. Holloway of The GC, Popeye & Jabo 2.9
17. “Where Do We Go” feat. Mac, Silkk The Shocker & Nuance 3.0
16. “Damned If They Murder Me” feat. Mac & Magic 3.1
15. “Hustlin’” feat. Master P & Krazy 3.3
14. “They Want My Money” feat. Mac & Mia X 3.5
13. “NL Niggaz” feat. Afficial 3.6
12. “Too Much Noise” feat. D.I.G. & Master P 3.7
11. “Concrete Jungle” feat. Snoop Dogg, Eastsidaz & KokeKane 3.7
10. “Want Beef” feat. Fat Joe 3.8
09. “Forever TRU” 3.8
08. “Ride” feat. Samm & D.I.G. 3.9
07. “How A Thug Like It” feat. Da Brat 3.9
06. “On Da Block” feat. Young Guns 4.0
05. “Staring At The Walls” 4.0
04. “Street Thug” feat. New-9 & Magic 4.1
03. “That Calliope” 4.3
02. “What You ‘Bout” feat. Mystikal 4.3
01. “Down For My Ns” feat. Snoop Dogg & Magic 4.8
 
 
Average Rating Review:
 
Total Score:                      72.9
Total Songs:                      / 20
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Average Review Rating:   3.6

Friday, December 20, 2019

Review #1,885: Mercedes "Rear End"

Reviewed on 12.20.2019 (Review #1,885)


Here comes my next review, even tho it’s R&B: Mercedes Rear End, released in 1999 on No Limit Records. Start Time: 10:02 PM | End Time: 10:30 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 #1,885) reviewed on 12.20.2019 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A


01. “It’s Your Thing” feat. Master P
Producer: Charles & Dez
>>> Slow vibe; you sound okay wit tha singin’, here, fa tha R&B headz… P’s part sounds pretty dedicated ta you, here; good shit… My Rating: 3.4


02. “Pussy” feat. Ghetto Commission
Producer: Carlos Stephens
>>> Nice lil’ hook from tha GC dudes, here, ova this beat that sounds like there’s a hidden sample in tha sounds… Feelin’ tha GC dudes throughout tha first two verses, as well as your part bein’ str8… My Rating: 3.1


03. Talk 2 Me feat. Master P, Mia X & Erica Fox
Producer: MP
>>> Sounds dedicated, even tho I can’t tolerate this jail shit. Eva since I went in, I don’t wanna think about it; it’s a shitzone! Nice lil’ skit from you bein’ so dedicated, here…! P’s so in tha zone witchu, here! My Rating: N/A


04. “I Can Tell” feat. Mac, Jamo & Peaches
Producer: Carlos Stephens
>>> Sounds like a cool—oh wait, I know this from somethin’ else, back in tha day. Tha way tha hook sounds sounds like an old track; it str8 but a lil’ cheesy/guilty pleasure-y… Mac on tha 1st verse sounds good; sounds like a celeb’s fame moment, here, with this vibe… Jamo sounds aight wit his singin’, tho I like Peaches contribution betta… My Rating: 2.7


05. “Hit ‘Em” feat. Mia X & A-Lexxus
Producer: Charles & Dez
>>> Beat good, here…; You & Lexxus ain’t bad, here… Mia sounds good wit her rhymes & energy; not bad, overall… My Rating: 3.0


06. Kiss Da Cat feat. 1st Time
>>> God, this a dope skit! Luv how you’re so inta havin’ 1st Time get you “inta” you! Likin’ all tha “like dat?” parts! My Rating: N/A


07. “Do You Wanna Ride”
Producer: Carlos Stephens
>>> Mo samplin’, here, as you’re remakin’ tha Pebbles track about tha “Mercedes,” hence, it’s your stage name… Likin’ tha upbeat vibe, regardless… My Rating: 2.9


08. “Ns Ain’t Shit” feat. Mia X
Producer: Carlos Stephens
>>> Nice collab; like how you’re rappin’ on this one, here… My Rating: 3.2


09. “Bonnie & Clyde” feat. Magic
Producer: Carlos Stephens & O’Dell
>>> Sounds good wit Magic on tha hook; feelin’ how he brings it fa you on this beat… “From tha 1st day we met, I can see tha ghetto in yo blood;” you know what it iz! Remakin’ tha Tupac track wit tha “Me & My Girlfriend,” here; lots of samples on this CD… Sounds more like a Magic track, since he on a bunch of tha parts; nice lil’ collab, overall… My Rating: 3.3


10. “Pony Ride” feat. Peaches, O’Dell & Erica Fox
Producer: O’Dell
>>> This one sounds like anotha sample that I can’t think of, based off tha beginning… Nice lil’ ‘90s R&B, here; tha hook’s pretty catchy wit how you provide this “Pony Ride” off… My Rating: 3.7


11. “Candle Light & Champagne” feat. Mia X
Producer: Carlos Stephens
>>> Nice & laidback, as it gets “hot in here;” not bad… My Rating: 2.8


½time: Not really up my speed, even tho it’s a 3.1-rated CD, so far…


12. “Camouflage” feat. Mac & Samm
>>> Sounds like a nice beat from an unknown producer… Mac does his thang on this, as well as that Samm dude; good shit. My Rating: 3.5


13. Stop Playing On My Phone feat. Master P
Producer: Ke’noe & Steve Below
>>> Nice lil’ skit; good lil’ “phone” action… My Rating: N/A


14. “Hush” feat. Master P, Mystikal & Peaches
>>> I’m likin’ tha aggression from Mystikal, here; great contribution! Tha rest ain’t too bad, here; Mystikal makes anything pop off! My Rating: 3.8


15. “What You Need” feat. Silkk The Shocker & A-Lexxus
Producer: Charles & Dez
>>> An okay vibe; likin’ how Silkk contributes fa you, here… My Rating: 3.0


16. “Crazy ‘Bout Ya” feat. Master P & Peaches
Producer: Carlos Stephens
>>> Anotha one with a sample/remake on tha hook, here… P sounds good ta team up wit, here… Peaches ain’t too bad ta collab with, as well… My Rating: 2.6


17. “My Love” feat. Mr. Serv-On & A-Lexxus
Producer: MP
>>> Sounds okay fa a slow jam… Serv-On sound cool wit what he contributes, here… My Rating: 3.4


18. “Free Game” feat. A-Lexxus & Lil’ Italy
>>> This one aight; not too bad wit what you & Lexxus contribute… Italy sounds good/str8 wit his rappin’, here; I’ll give him props… My Rating: 2.9


19. Chillin’ feat. A-Lexxus
>>> Sounds nice wit this shmoked-out skit; a shout out ta “Ke’noe,” as well… My Rating: N/A


20. I’m Down feat. A-Lexxus
Producer: Carlos Stephens & O’Dell
>>> Sounds good wit tha hyped-up beat in tha background; let’s get “down!” My Rating: N/A


21. “I Need A Thug” feat. Master P, Popeye & O’Dell
Producer: Charles & Dez
>>> Soulful-soundin’ hook; nice, includin’ this 1st verse… Nice collab, overall, even tho it seems kinda long fa four minutes… My Rating: 3.2


22. “You’re The Only One” feat. A-Lexxus
>>> A slow jam that’s aight, here; not bad… My Rating: 2.5


23. Talk Dirty To The DJs feat. Master P
>>> Likin’ this “dirty” vibe fa these “DJs;” good goin’! My Rating: N/A


Overall: Nice lineup of collaborations, I must say; a No Limit fam, here… Good job fa makin’ a nice R&B/rap blend of a CD, here; keep bein’ dirty, lol!


Rankings:

17. “You’re The Only One” feat. A-Lexxus 2.5
16. “Crazy ‘Bout Ya” feat. Master P & Peaches 2.6
15. “I Can Tell” feat. Mac, Jamo & Peaches 2.7
14. “Candle Light & Champagne” feat. Mia X 2.8
13. “Free Game” feat. A-Lexxus & Lil’ Italy 2.9
12. “Do You Wanna Ride” 2.9
11. “Hit ‘Em” feat. Mia X & A-Lexxus 3.0
10. “What You Need” feat. Silkk The Shocker & A-Lexxus 3.0
09. “Pussy” feat. Ghetto Commission 3.1
08. “I Need A Thug” feat. Master P, Popeye & O’Dell 3.2
07. “Ns Ain’t Shit” feat. Mia X 3.2
06. “Bonnie & Clyde” feat. Magic 3.3
05. “My Love” feat. Mr. Serv-On & A-Lexxus 3.4
04. “It’s Your Thing” feat. Master P 3.4
03. “Camouflage” feat. Mac & Samm 3.5
02. “Pony Ride” feat. Peaches, O’Dell & Erica Fox 3.7
01. “Hush” feat. Master P, Mystikal & Peaches 3.8


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      53.0
Total Songs:                      / 17
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Average CD Rating:       3.1

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Review #1,878: Mac "World War III"

Reviewed on 12.18.2019 (Review #1,878)


Couldn’t get up fa a few hours but I’m here, now, on to my next review: Mac World War III, released in 1999 on No Limit Records & Priority Records…; free Mac! Start Time: 2:14 PM | End Time: 3:36 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 #1,878) reviewed on 12.18.2019 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A


01. Intro feat. Phipps
Producer: Eugene (Big Gene) Stephens
>>> Nice intro from tha chick; good beat, too… My Rating: N/A


02. “War Party” feat. Magic & D.I.G.
Producer: XL
>>> Sounds good wit this beat, as well as how you have this “War Party” on lock; dope job! Hearin’ tha 1st verse from you & it’s pretty nice; sounds good, as I’m feelin’ your energy…! Got Magic on tha 2nd verse, comin’ through wit some dope shit; luv his aggression! Even mo hot shit from D.I.G. on tha 3rd verse, comin’ through wit just as much hype as Magic! My Rating: 4.4


03. “Best Friends”
Producer: Renior & Sugar
>>> Sounds like a good hook/beat; rough when these “friends” turn into beefers! Fake-ass world…! Got tha 1st verse goin’ on, here, soundin’ good; feelin’ tha definition of loyalty vs. unloyalty, here… Got tha 2nd verse goin’ on & it sounds nice ta hear; nice lil’ track, overall… My Rating: 4.0


04. “Like Before” feat. Storm
Producer: XL
>>> Decent-soundin’ beat, here… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s pretty nice; diggin’ what you got goin’ on… Hearin’ tha hook and yeah, it’s all about movin’ on; I feel like that fa my future…! Storm on tha 2nd verse, here, soundin’ okay; ain’t realize she was a female… “Pissin’…, shittin’…, spittin’ on [‘em];” nuts! Got tha 3rd verse goin’ on from you, here, comin’ through wit some okay rhymes… My Rating: 3.7


05. “We Deadly” feat. Master P, Silkk The Shocker & Skull Duggrey
Producer: Ke’noe
>>> Dope beat fa this war you’re in! Nice intro wit P; always comin’ through “deadly,” here! Hearin’ tha 1st verse from you, soundin’ nice ta hear, here… Hook’s pretty dope wit all y’all, here; keep it goin’! Got P on tha 2nd verse, comin’ through wit his aggressive, energetic vibe fa tha streetz, here! Nice outro, too; always 100 wit me! My Rating: 4.2


06. “Bloody” feat. Magic
Producer: XL
>>> Sounds like an okay, laidback-soundin’ beat, here… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s nice wit this “Bloody” aspect… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s pretty nice, here… Mo heat from you on tha 2nd verse, here, comin’ through, strapped wit dem “grenades;” dope…! Magic on tha 3rd verse, here, comin’ through wit tha consistent rhymes; feelin’ how he spitz it! Also, a minute-long outro ta end it… My Rating: 4.1


07. “You Never Know” feat. Mia X
Producer: Carlos Stephens
>>> Beat sounds nice from C-Los, here…! Got Mia on tha 1st verse, here, comin’ through wit her steelo; good shit… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s official; I feel like that with what’s goin’ on wit me, lately. It’s crazy how I got snitched on, just a few dayz ago. Like, it’s only makin’ my mind stronger! With that bein’ said, got tha 2nd verse goin’ on, here, soundin’ pretty nice from you… My Rating: 4.1


08. “Just Another Thug” feat. C-Murder & Jamo
Producer: Carlos Stephens, Bass Heavy, Big Gene, Bigg Cheeez & XL
>>> Nice beat, as well as good-ole C on tha 1st verse, comin’ through as one of tha realest in tha N.O.! Got tha hook goin’ on, here, soundin’ nice from C & Jamo… Got tha 2nd verse comin’ from you, here, soundin’ good; can’t complain… My Rating: 3.8


09. “Battle Cry (Tomorrow)” feat. Jamo
Producer: DJ Wop
>>> Nice beat, here & anotha nice hook from Jamo (joined by you)… Hearin’ you on tha 1st verse, here & it’s nice; all about tha streetz! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2nd verse from you, here…; it str8… My Rating: 3.7


10. “If It’s Cool” feat. Ms. Peaches
Producer: Raj Smoove
>>> Beat str8…; hearin’ tha 1st verse from you and it’s aight… Hearin’ tha hook and it str8; Peaches says tha title, like, once… Hearin’ you on tha 2nd verse and it str8, as well… Got Peaches on tha 3rd verse, here, soundin’ okay… Nothin’ too strikin’ with this track, tho nothin’ bad, overall… My Rating: 3.5


½time: A 3.9-rated CD, so far; you got a good amount of street shit on here… Let’s see how you do on tha 2nd ½!


11. “Cops & Robbers”
Producer: Renior
>>> Anthemic beat intro? Sounds nice & catchy fa a title like dis & all tha other street vibes you brought to tha table… Beat got a lil’ less catchy durin’ tha 1st verse but picked back up, a lil’… Hearin’ what you got on tha 1st verse & it’s soundin’ good wit how you handle it… Hearin’ tha hook and it sounds like you always be prepared; good shit. Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & yeah, gotta watch who you trust! Mo shit comin’ from tha 3rd verse, here, soundin’ strictly for tha streetz at all times! My Rating: 4.2


12. “Lockdown (Remix)” feat. Sons Of Funk & XL
Producer: Suga Bear
>>> Pretty thorough wit your content, here; all about tha paranoid future! Hearin’ tha beat and it’s dope fa you ta rap on, on tha 1st verse… Tha hook’s pretty nice; all about dem jail headz, it seems like… Shit’s too real on tha 2nd verse, here, when it comes to tha time served & shit. Got tha 3rd verse goin’ on, here, soundin’ str8… A lil’ bit of an outro, quickly after tha 3rd verse? Sounds good fa a paranoid scene… Now, back to tha hook… My Rating: 4.0


13. “Paradise” feat. Popeye & Samm
Producer: Renior
>>> Beat cool; it has cool sounds for a dark vibe… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s pretty nice; not much ta say ‘bout it… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s soundin’ nice… Got tha 2nd verse goin’ on, here & it’s pretty nice, as this continues… Keepin’ it movin’ wit you on tha 3rd verse, comin’ through wit your “lil’ belly;” I know dat feelin’. Just knowin’ dat you eat corn flakes & a piece of wet salami fa breakfast in tha cell’s rough! My Rating: 3.8


14. “That’s Hip-Hop” feat. Magic, Renior, Samm, Sugar & XL
Producer: Mac
>>> Beat sounds a lil’ funky & dry, ta me… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it aight; not sure how this gon continue… Got a 2nd verse, here & it’s aight; distracted flow, at times? For all tha features, I thought this woulda had a lot more ta offer, rather than err-body in tha back of tha studio… My Rating: 3.3


15. “Can U Love Me? (Eyes Of A Killer)” feat. Kine, Ms. Peaches & Sons Of Funk
Producer: Mac, DJ Wop, Eugene (Big Gene Stephens) & XL
>>> A laidback-soundin’ track, here…; not bad wit tha soulful hook… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it str8; I’ono how much gon come outta me wit dis one, tho… “Can’t afford it like a toll both,” huh? How about $15.00 to enter New York; I can make dat happen… I hate tha fee but we make it happen! Got tha 2nd verse goin’ on, here, soundin’ str8, as this continues… Got tha 3rd verse goin’ on, here, soundin’ str8, once again… Just like tha last song, I don’t get it with all these features & not much comes outta ‘em. Finally, a lil’ singin’ part from Peaches, toward tha end… My Rating: 3.1


16. Genocide (Skit)
>>> A lil’ bit of laughter? Kinda an odd feelin’ fa this… My Rating: N/A


17. “Genocide” feat. Ms. Peaches
Producer: Rod Tillman (Bass Heavy)
>>> Beat’s cool, here… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & you got some good rhymes goin’ on, here; feelin’ this street shit… Peaches sounds a lot mo catchier on this than tha last song on here; dope hook…! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse from you & it’s pretty nice, as you keep this goin’… My Rating: 4.3


18. “Father’s Day”
Producer: XL
>>> Sounds like it gon be a sad one, so I’ono how I gon feel wit dis one… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s soundin’ okay, ova this beat… Sad hook/vibe about this whole theme of your dad not bein’ there, tho tha hook has a catch to it; diggin’ tha kid, surprisingly… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it’s good wit tha way you let out tha lyrics… My Rating: 3.6


19. “Still Callin’ Me” feat. Ms. Peaches & Sons Of Funk
Producer: Carlos Stephens
>>> Beat’s nice and chill, here; not bad… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s soundin’ nice from you, here… Likin’ this hook, fa an R&B one! Feelin’ how tha Sons kick it off & then, Peaches lays tha ‘90s voice down! Got you on tha 2nd verse, here, comin’ through wit some greatness, as well… No Sons on tha 2nd hook, here, tho it has Peaches doin’ her thang… My Rating: 4.1


20. “Assassin Nation” feat. Storm
Producer: Raj Smoove
>>> Beat’s pretty dope; diggin’ tha typical sound sample in tha background… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s pretty dope wit what you’re bringin’; nice job! Hearin’ tha hook and that distorted voice’s dope fa dis; good shit! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it’s nice ta hear, as well; good shit! Got a 3rd verse goin’ on, here, soundin’ nice, as well; you know what it iz! My Rating: 4.2


21. Outro
>>> Nice lil’ gatherin’ of chants; feelin’ it. My Rating: N/A


Overall: Most of this turned out ta be nice fa me. You know what tha streetz be like, especially wit how you’ve been incarcerated fa so long! Hope you keep your head up!


Rankings:

18. “Can U Love Me? (Eyes Of A Killer)” feat. Kine, Ms. Peaches & Sons Of Funk 3.1
17. “That’s Hip-Hop” feat. Magic, Renior, Samm, Sugar & XL 3.3
16. “If It’s Cool” feat. Ms. Peaches 3.5
15. “Father’s Day” 3.6
14. “Battle Cry (Tomorrow)” feat. Jamo 3.7
13. “Like Before” feat. Storm 3.7
12. “Paradise” feat. Popeye & Samm 3.8
11. “Just Another Thug” feat. C-Murder & Jamo 3.8
10. “Lockdown (Remix)” feat. Sons Of Funk & XL 4.0
09. “Best Friends” 4.0
08. “You Never Know” feat. Mia X 4.1
07. “Bloody” feat. Magic 4.1
06. “Still Callin’ Me” feat. Ms. Peaches & Sons Of Funk 4.1
05. “Assassin Nation” feat. Storm 4.2
04. “Cops & Robbers” 4.2
03. “We Deadly” feat. Master P, Silkk The Shocker & Skull Duggrey 4.2
02. “Genocide” feat. Ms. Peaches 4.3
01. “War Party” feat. Magic & D.I.G. 4.4


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      70.1
Total Songs:                      / 18
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Average CD Rating:       3.9

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