Commercial #2,599: #LouisianaRapVaultChallenge, Day 1,168

FTLD'z Commercial Series #26:

#LouisianaRapVaultChallenge:

Day 1,168: October 11, 2025

Frankie's 26th commercial series & 2,110th day in a row of releasing a commercial!

Starting August 1, 2022, Frankie's promotin' & showin' luv to damn-near every underground, Louisiana rap release from 1983 - 2013! Watch as a total of 23,701 intros, outros, skits, tracks (you name it!) are played from now till June 21, 2087; that's somethin' diff'rent every day!

This series will go on from August 1, 2022 - June 21, 2087. How much do you know about Louisiana's underground?

Music Playing

Lake Boys "[Track 09]" (2006)

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Review #1,178: Lake Boys "The Take Over"

Reviewed on 9.14.2012 (Review #1,178)

Reviewin’ a CD in tha Gaslight Inn (where my brother’s stayin’ at), on Long Island! Gotta get a review in this hotel while I’m at it! This one iz for SPT Records’ Lake Boys The Take Over; FREE M DOT & YOUNG 4—BOTH LAKE BOYS NEED TO GET OUTTA JAIL!!! This iz prolly some years old, and I think it’s a jacked-beat CD… Start Time: 12:12 PM | End Time: 12:41 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 use tha word “swag” frequently, have auto-tune in your vocals, or talk about nothin’ but money and hoes 100,000x (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2012 CD Review (Review #1,178) reviewed on 9.14.2012 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A

01.

I don’t have a tracklisting… >>> “‘Bout It, ‘Bout It” beat; guess it’s a “Lake Boys” CD and not just M Dot, according to tha beginning? Either way, likin’ tha UPT-type hood shit! Nice representin’, M Dot! I assume Nu$$ie, Big Markee & all them must’ve still been alive, since they’re still “doin’ it,” here. But, nice job by yourself, Dot! My Rating: 3.9

02.

>>> Almost sounds like a ‘90s beat, but I don’t recognize it; nice vibe! “Pop 1, pop 2”-type shit, here; likin’ tha combination of “jiggin’” and this gangsta-soundin’ beat! This must be tha Lake Boys ‘cause I hear anotha dude, comin’ through wit some good shit…; almost sounds like Dog Da Cutthroata? M Dot, you’re continuin’ ta hold shit down on this track; I feel like I’m listenin’ to Master P or somethin’, right now, and I’m into this vibe! My Rating: 4.4

03.

>>> This beat iz a Mannie Fresh jacked beat; lemme remember which one it iz… Can’t exactly remember; iz it Lil’ Flip/Mannie Fresh “What It Do”? I don’t have an internet connection in this hotel… Either way, both Lake Boys are on here, and it sounds listenable. M Dot’s holdin’ this “Jigga City” hook down, tryna “get [his] paper right!” Hearin’ M Dot on tha 2^nd verse, and he’s talkin’ to alive-“Big Markee,” as well as alive-“Nu$$ie;” oh, I miss when they were breathin’!! More M Dot comin’ through on tha 3^rd verse, and I’m likin’ what he sayin’, here, from tha car drivin’ to tha real vs. fake people. My Rating: 3.8

04.

>>> Don’t recognize tha beat, but it sounds like ‘90s again, and there’s singin’ on tha hook. Sounds like they’re singin’, “Hurry?” Not much for me, but let’s see how tha verses turn out… M Dot’s on tha 1^st verse, and it sounds decent wit tha “cash” shit he spittin’… Got Young 4 on tha 2^nd verse, and tha mainstream vs. hood-soundin’ rhymes are aight for me, here… As far as tha rest, tha both of y’all did a decent job. My Rating: 3.6

05.

>>> This beat’s Young Jeezy/Bun B “Over Here”; iz this CD from ’05 or ’06? I know M Dot keeps sayin’, “R.I.P. Lil’ Ivy.” Think we’re startin’ off wit Young 4, and tha rhymes are listenable; glad y’all moved onto original production, now… Young 4 did an okay job; let’s see what M Dot has to offer on tha 2^nd verse… Likin’ tha 225 hood shit, here. Got more 4 on tha 3^rd verse, soundin’ good for tha undaground. My Rating: 3.5

½time: For mainly a jacked beat CD, I think this iz above-average; 3.8 for tha CD rating, currently.

06.

>>> Original production? Almost sounds like somethin’ 2 Saint would produce or somethin’… Got some “just a week ago” shit repeatin’ in tha 1^st verse, here, M Dot; catchy… Sounds like this iz a “stacks” song? Tha hook also has trust issues bein’ discussed; gotta feel this! My Rating: 3.9

07.

>>> Oh, I know this beat, too, ‘05ish style, I think? Almost sounds like Ja Rule’s “Clap Back”, but I have a feelin’ it’s newer than that… Hook has a “they don’t like me” thing goin’ on, here; a lil’ on tha catchy… Tha 1^st verse iz Young 4, and it sounds like he doesn’t have a problem gettin’ things… Overall, this wasn’t too bad for just Young 4 bein’ on this… My Rating: 3.6

08.

>>> This anotha familiar beat; sounds like somethin’ DJ Toomp would produce, like a T.I. joint…? “Lake Side” representin’, here; good shit, M Dot! I swear, M Dot could sound like a Master P cousin or somethin’… Got Young 4 on tha 1^st verse, and he’s lookin’ for some encounters, lol! M Dot’s on tha 2^nd verse, and he’s representin’ for tha streetz, too! Even showin’ tha “platinum and gold” people, too? Should we now call GPS tha MPS? LOL… My Rating: 4.0

09.

>>> Lil’ Jonish beat; sounds like “Quick To Back Down”? Either way, err-body in tha 225 “‘bout dat dumb shit!” Catchy hook, here; tha 1^st verse from M’s soundin’ pretty good, how err-body’s attitude holds shit down in a gangsta way… Now, 4’s on tha 2^nd verse, and it’s soundin’ like a treasure hunt gone wrong, lol. New person on tha 3^rd verse? Not sure who this iz, but I like their “fuckin’ wit tha LAKE BOYS!!!” intro to tha verse! Great endin’ wit how “soft” err-body really iz, like when they “bust a nut;” “dumb shit,” here!! My Rating: 4.0

10.

>>> Tha final one, and it sounds like an R&B jacked beat? Ehh, doesn’t sound like a mixtape track? What’s this weird singin’… Oh, it’s about missin’ your “homie.” Still, not likin’ tha hook’s vocals… Nice lyrics from Dot on tha 1^st verse, as well as 4 holdin’ it down, too, on tha 2^nd verse… My Rating: 3.0

Overall: Nothin’ too exciting, but it was good to review this from y’all; hope y’all really get free soon!!

Rankings:

10.       Track 10 – 3.0

09.       Track 05 – 3.5

08.       Track 04 – 3.6

07.       Track 07 – 3.6

06.       Track 03 – 3.8

05.       Track 06 – 3.9

04.       Track 01 – 3.9

03.    Track 08 – 4.0

02.    Track 09 – 4.0

01.    Track 02 – 4.4

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      37.7

Total Songs:                      / 10

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Average CD Rating:       3.8

Review #796: M Dot "Public Enemy #1"

Reviewed on 12.29.2010 (Review #796)

Got my 7^th review of tha day up now: M Dot “Public Enemy #1”! M Dot iz known for bein’ a member of tha Lake Boys. Start Time: 8:12 PM | End Time: 8:50 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. 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 #796) reviewed on 12.29.2010 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): Justin via mail

01. M Dot Speaks

LOL, different kinda title for an intro… >>> LOL @ tha start. Tha rhymin’ of tha speakin’ iz good, ya dig? My Rating: N/A

02. “I’m In This Bitch”

Shit yea! Let’s hear dis! >>> Whoa, what a hot way ta start!! You confirmed it: “2010;” thanx for tha info!! Tha Vybe beat here samples some pretty-tight music that I can’t think of! Definitely catchy as well as you doin’ ya thang on tha verses, too! I really like tha flow you’re bringin’ here as well as tha consistency in tha shit you rappin’ ‘bout, 225 style!! My Rating: 4.7

03. “D-Boy Shit”

Let’s keep it goin’!! >>> Feelin’ tha sound here; really on a Baton Rouge tip!! Ooh, tha “brick of cocaine, marijuana by tha pound” ‘shit’ in tha hook’s real, real nice!! Tha 3^rd ¼ of tha hook has “x-pillz” ta offer, too!! Talk about anotha real hot hook!!! You definitely have tha content on lock to tha fullest!! My Rating: 4.7

04. “R.I.P. Bad Azz Ent. (Part 1)”

What iz this shit? Lemme hear ASAP! >>> Definite plus on what you’re talkin’ ‘bout here!! Yea, what’s up wit tha dickriders of “Bad Azz Ent.” as well as Savage Life Ent., too? I don’t get why I see so many names havin’ those label names in their name and shit? You doin’ a good job on this hook; catchy shit, ya dig? I didn’t think you were this good wit this Rap shit but you’re excellent!!! Feelin’ tha gangsta-ass, true-ass shit you spittin’!! Definitely keep it goin’ here!! Even tha beat iz hot as fuck, too!! My Rating: 4.5

05. “Jumped Off The Porch”

Let’s hear what you gon do wit dis joint. >>> Ooh, very hot production here!! “Sold 10,000 in tha 1^st week”? Damn, how you do dat? I sold one copy of my CD, so far. I hope to sell more once I start seein’ people! Sounds like you ballin’ here; definitely feelin’ dis shit! I gon have ta holla at you so you can appreciate what I be doin’ fa you, ya dig? I dunno why I ain’t see this shit online anywhere?!? That hook’s raw as fuck!! My Rating: 4.4

06. Mr. Take That Dick Speaks

ROFL? >>> LOL, 2:43 of knowledge! I dunno why but this sounds like you, unless it’s familiar? I feel what they’re sayin’ ‘bout tha “in tha perish, they want you ta holla at them.” ROFL @ “shit stains in they draws;” where iz this comin’ from? LOL! BTW, off-topic: when I type (without quotes) “M Dot Lake Boys” in Google, tha 1^st thing that comes up iz my commercial for “Pyrex Radio Vol. 6”; that’s tha most-frequently-seen thing of yours online? That’s cool ‘cause I made it! My Rating: N/A

07. “How You Want Do It” Feat. DMX & Savage

LOL, what a collaboration we got here! How’d you get dis ta work out? >>> Whoo!! Sounds like a tight Savage production!! LOL, DMX on fire here!!! This tha kinda shit that’s missin’ from tha mainstream Rap game!!! Definite A+ from DMX!! Mix him wit a lil’ Mystikal and Sam I Am and it will be real, real great!!! Savage’s doin’ a pretty-nice job on tha hook; real good shit here!! Definite Baton Rouge meets DMX-type shit to tha fullest!! You’re goin’ off on tha 2^nd verse, too; definitely feelin’ tha attitude, too!! Savage’s even rappin’ on tha 3^rd verse, comin’ through wit tight-ass shit, too! Real glad ta hear dis shit in ’10!! If I would’ve known about dis CD earlier, I would’ve nominated it (and maybe, it could’ve won) on my 3^rd Annual Louisiana Awards, bein’ broadcasted on YouTube December 31, 2010!! My Rating: 4.9

½time: Wow, what a hot-ass CD here!! You really, really, really goin’ off!!! So far, a 4.6-rated CD; keep this shit up!!!!!

08. “My City” Feat. Jules

High anticipation on this, too! Lookin’ forward ta hearin’ new peeps!! >>> I’m likin’ tha production once again and Jules sounds pretty good on tha hook! Even though I don’t like when people quote Nu$$ie, you did a pretty good job emergin’ on tha 1^st verse; talk about greatness!! You really have a real, real, real great flow and way of rappin’, ya dig?!? Hope you don’t “wake up broke, mayne,” ya dig? Definitely some real-ass shit comin’ out my speakers!! Can’t believe how great you are!!! My Rating: 4.6

09. “Gangsta Gangsta” Feat. Nu$$ie, Vicious & Jules

Tri-feature here; really lookin’ forward to tha sequel of tha previous joint!! >>> Yea, definitely a sequel; good hook from Jules once again!! Who knows, I might nominate this on my next year’s awards dependin’ on if this ain’t older than tha Summer of 2010. You’re doin’ a real great job deliverin’ tha 1^st verse wit dat real-ass street shit!!! ROFL, Nu$$ie rollin’ wit “slime balls;” interestin’ shit to tha fullest!! Pretty-good verse from Nu$$; let’s hear Vicious and his perspective on tha streetz! Yea, what a nice start to tha verse wit tha “dope game”-type lyrics! :tu Really feelin’ tha street shit; anotha real hot joint to tha fullest!!! My Rating: 4.8

10. Nu$$ie Speaks

Interestin’… >>> I hear an area, like a club, in tha back; interestin’. Good job, Nu$$ie; I liked this better than tha verse you just spit! My Rating: N/A

11. “R.I.P. Bad Azz Ent. (Part 2)”

LOL, anotha one? >>> I’m likin’ tha start and now, it’s soundin’ like “Rocky Balboa”! Oh, Phunk Dawg on tha beat? LOL, it went from X-Fyle to Shonta and now, to Phunk Dawg; err-body producin’ tha “Rocky Balboa” (Mookie Blakk) song, lol! Tha hook’s pretty catchy; hope you neva come close ta dyin’!! Definitely a classic CD, ya dig?!? You doin’ a real nice job on tha 1^st verse, comin’ through in a gangsta stance!! It doesn’t get realer than this; fight dem “Bad Azz Ent.” peeps!! But, don’t get killed! My Rating: 4.6

12. “Handle That” Feat. Young Ready

Ooh, Young Ready on tha feature; how crazy’ll this be? >>> Yea, tha beat’s definitely on ‘n’ poppin’!! I feel like it’s tha ’06 – ’08 dayz and it’s ’10!!! Tha hook’s definitely crazy; Ready goin’ off on tha hook in a real, real catchy way!!! Speakin’ of Ready, he’s on tha 1^st verse, comin’ through real, real, real nicely!!! This tha kinda shit I wanna hear from Baton Rouge 24/7!!! This definitely has ta be tha hottest CD I reviewed this month—I reviewed over 115 CDs this month, ya dig?!? You’re comin’ through on tha 2^nd verse wit a Nu$$ie perspective; definitely some gangsta shit to tha fullest!!! My Rating: 4.8

13. “Long Gone (Tribute To Nu$$ie)” Feat. Jules

Let’s hear if it gon be catchy! >>> Sounds like “Be Without You” from Mary J. Blige in tha background. Not too bad on a “tribute” song. Yea, this iz pretty sad ta hear; at least Jules delivers tha hook in a great way! Let’s hear what you got ta say about Nu$$: Yea, this iz sad; you know it affected me in a great way! I felt like 2008 went out tha window and could neva be done over! “You was no studio gangsta;” most definitely! There are buku people dat are “studio gangstas”, ya dig? I like your lil’ talk break before tha 2^nd verse; feelin’ tha two random “bruh” parts, ya dig? Glad Nu$$ie gave me a shout out on a mixtape two years ago; you know dat was real to tha fullest! You did a nice job on tha 2^nd verse, too! LOL, Jules rappin’ in a singin’ voice, doin’ tha damn thang, lol! Even though it’s quite hard fa me ta hear somethin’ like dis (sadness), I’m givin’ this a good rating vs. any kinda sad song ‘cause of how much I can relate to it!! Speakin’ of Nu$$ie, Music Choice: Electronica’s playin’ M.I.A. “XXXO” right now and tha fact that’s displayed iz her birthday, which iz tha same birthday as Nu$$!! My Rating: 4.3

14. “I’m Looking For Ya” Feat. Young 4

Who’s Young 4? Lookin’ forward ta hearin’ more hot shit!!! >>> Wow, anotha jam here!!! You really holdin’ down tha hook to tha fullest; luv your energy!!! Must be Young 4 on tha 1^st verse; he sounds hella tight wit how he brings tha content and street shit to tha track!! Damn, that hook’s so raw!!! Sounds like buku names in tha 2^nd verse; iz Young 4 a group? Nice lil’ 2^nd verse as it was interestin’, ya dig? Here comes tha tight-ass M Dot on tha 3^rd verse; gotta feel it!!! Luv your energy as well as how great you bring tha street content on every track!! This iz a perfect example of an A+ CD; I can definitely believe you!!! My Rating: 4.7

15. “Tryna Get Paid” Feat. Savage, Level & Blackcat

Time ta end dis; how will it end? >>> Yes, anotha jam!!! Talk about a real hot hook!!! Really luvin’ this shit, especially tha imitated voice that sounds like a girl in tha hook, lol! “It’s 2008;” lol, we went backwards! If you can hit me up and tell me tha years of each song, I’ll be able ta get them on tha radio so I know where to put each one in rotation! Nice job wit how you brought it on tha 1^st verse and now, Savage’s comin’ through on tha 1^st verse, too! He bringin’ some real-ass, 225 shit!! Real glad ta have Savage on tha feature (and I believe tha beat, too)!! That’s a plus!! Level’s on tha 2^nd verse and he’s anotha one; real glad you got him on here, too!! He did tha damn thang to tha fullest, ya dig? Ooh, Blackcat’s on tha 3^rd verse, doin’ what Young 4 did on tha 2^nd verse of tha last song: repeat certain shit! Soundin’ real nice, here; dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb shit!!! This iz why I luv tha 225!!! Did he say he was wit “Bad Azz Ent.” at tha end? It almost sounded like a part of his verse was cut off, too? Either way, definite anthem here!!! My Rating: 4.7

Overall: Well, you definitely proved ta me dat you’re real great wit what you do!!! I didn’t know you were this known; this definitely iz some great-ass shit!!! I really hope to get in contact wit you ASAP! I hope if I call tha number on tha back of tha CD dat they’ll take me serious ‘cause I really am serious wit what I be doin’!! I don’t know if you have a Facebook or anything but yea, get at me! Hope you like dis review ‘cause you really are worth five stars!!!!!

Rankings:

12.       “Long Gone (Tribute To Nu$$ie)” Feat. Jules 4.3

11.        “Jumped Off The Porch” 4.4

10.       “R.I.P. Bad Azz Ent. (Part 1)” 4.5

09.       “R.I.P. Bad Azz Ent. (Part 2)” 4.6

08.       “My City” Feat. Jules 4.6

07.       “D-Boy Shit” 4.7

06.       “I’m Looking For Ya” Feat. Young 4 4.7

05.       “I’m In This Bitch” 4.7

04.       “Tryna Get Paid” Feat. Savage, Level & Blackcat 4.7

03.   “Gangsta Gangsta” Feat. Nu$$ie, Vicious & Jules 4.8

02.   “Handle That” Feat. Young Ready 4.8

01.   “How You Want Do It” Feat. DMX & Savage 4.9

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:              55.7

Total Songs:              / 12

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

Review #162: Lil' Cali "Warning Shots"

Reviewed on 12.19.2008 (Review No. 162)

Wat up, it's FrankieThaLuckyDog here. Before I get into tha review I'm about to do for Lil' Cali, I wanna announce that today marks a year where tha Louisiana connection started to pop off for me! I had my first long conversation wit Jimmy The DJ, talkin' about a bunch of Louisiana shit. Since then, I went from having just his number to havin' 5 New Orleans numbers (including his), 19 Baton Rouge numbers, and 3 "985" area code numbers!! And havin' tha luck to talk to Max Minelli, along wit a bunch others online, makes me feel that my luck wit Louisiana peeps iz here to stay, as well as my connection growin' consistantly, day by day! Now then, here goes my review for Lil' Cali "Warning Shots"! Also, I'm gonna say this on every review I do for a while: FOR ANYONE READIN' THIS: Go check out my brand new music video, "Change Tha World," featuring Tha Wennipearl (my cousin Jen)!! It's a great song (written and produced by me) and a REAL GREAT music video (directed and 100% edited by me)! | Start Time: 5:52 PM | Video Game Playing: The Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past (for Super Nintendo)


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 or have auto-tune in your vocals, I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2008 CD Review (Review #162) reviewed on 12.19.2008 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.


01. "Hey Hey"
Tha 1st track off this CD. Let's see how he does… >>> Odd start for tha beginning… Not really into it at first. We'll see if it picks up… I like that, "I got pounds of that *hey hey*," part. I like how you rapped, and it was like tha sample responded. Tha 1st verse was good, but this izn't tha type of song I wanna hear wit repetitive sample parts, and that beat iz not that good for me. Tha 2nd verse was on some pretty good shit too. Tha 3rd verse was aight to me. This sounds like it could be a mainstream song, but tha beat itself iz not even Louisianaish. My Rating: 3.6


02. "Real D-Boy" Feat. Sean Kingston
I saw tha Sean Kingston feature, and was about to just puke. Then again, I made sure I looked at tha title before I could judge it. It better be good wit that kinda title! *Eats pizza at 5:58 PM and comes back at 6:13 PM* >>> Tha beat sounds not bad, but again, non-Louisianaish, and a lil' like tha vibe of "There's Nothin'" from Sean Kingston, along wit his hook havin' tha same subject as tha joint he did wit Gorilla Zoe. Not bad on tha 1st verse from you. He could've picked a better feature person than that big teddy bear, lol? Sounds like tha 2nd verse soundin' better… "Neva goin' commercial," huh? I hope so. Please get some Louisiana beats! Great 2nd verse, and okay 3rd verse. I'm still pretty disappointed of how this sounded… My Rating: 3.4


03. "Ugh" Feat. Mz Smurff
Wow, a female? Now we're goin' DOWN tha drain!!! >>> "Ugh," what's wit all tha "ughs"? Catchy, but not that good for me. Pretty nice 1st verse. LOL @ tha "I'm tha shit, even though I ain't farted" line. "Ugh," I'm losin' in tha video game I'm playin'! Maybe I finna get pissed off! Tha girl had a pretty nice verse; I wasn't disappointed by her, but I neva really have anticipation for female rappers when I hear 'em on jointz. My Rating: 3.5


04. "So Sharp" Feat. Jazze Pha
Now, I think I finna give up here… WHY NO Nu$$ie, Young Ready, Kevin Gates, etc. etc.? Why all these fuckin' mainstream people that are just average/boring to me??? >>> Cool beat, neat hook, decent so far… This izn't what I was expecting when listenin' to this CD. Catchy lil' part from Jazze, and you're on tha 1st verse… You sound like T.I. here…; decent. 2nd verse startin' off wit tha typical/boring, "I keep tha baddest bitches," part. Everyone pretty much has a bitch; why do I have to hear it on every CD? I mean, at least describe exactly what she like. Quality iz better than quantity! My Rating: 3.7


05. "I Will Never Tell"
No feature, lol? >>> Iz that T.I. on tha sample, or boring Jay-Z? Nothin' groundbreaking wit that sample/hook. Okay 1st verse. 2nd verse was a lil' better… Decent 3rd verse, but that "caught wit bricks" part at tha end of tha last verse caught onto me. My Rating: 3.6


06. "I'm All That" Feat. Lil' Boosie
Oh, finally, a Louisiana feature? Yeah! Not anticipated though, 'cause I wanna see if it's worth it, especially since my boy B-Raw (from Baton Rouge) just hit me up on tha phone… >>> Okay, that phone call looks like it changed tha pace of this CD! This sounds A LOT BETTER! Great hook, and startin' off tha 1st verse wit you rockin' dem "'bauds;" that's watz good. I hear some Project Pat "Chickenhead" samples in this (wit tha "alright, alright, alright"). Catchy 1st verse on this. Boosie had a pretty good verse as well on his part. Hearin' your 3rd verse… Of course, I like it. That's all I have to say. My Rating: 4.4


07. "Do It" Feat. Young Sleep & Da Kidd AJC
Now, even though I don't know who those featured people are, I have anticipation for this 'cause that Young Sleep dude looks like he iz a Louisiana person. We'll see how good this iz… >>> That's a much better length, 4:42! Looks like a great sounding beat in tha beginning! Great lil' attitude in tha hook! Great, catchy hook, as tha title izn't a "do it [that dance]" type of description! I hear you on tha 1st verse… I like tha, "we smokin' purp right off tha pound," part, but tha, "like Yung Joc, it's goin' down," part iz a lil' played out. That, "I fall off in tha club like, 'what's happnin' mannnnnne?'," part iz hella catchy! Tha dude on tha 2nd verse iz not bad on his part. He did a decent job wit tha shit he just spit. Let's hear tha 3rd verse… It's you… Too much of tha words, "in da club," in this shit. It's kinda obvious… Minus that typical saying, your 3rd verse was not bad. My Rating: 4.3


08. "Let Me Die" Feat. Trey Songz & Smoke DZA
I have a feelin' I'm gonna pass on this… >>> Not really into tha style of tha beat, even though it's pretty good. Great lil' hook from Trey Songz. Me losing in my video game just makes me wanna have a lower rating for this… Aight 1st verse, 2nd verse iz on now, and soundin' better. Tha beat sounded real nice in tha 3rd verse. Pretty nice 3rd verse also. How'd you get Trey Songz on a song? I thought you were an underground artist on tha come-up. Well, that beat iz just too good now, and I think I like this joint more! My Rating: 4.0


09. "Like Me"
Almost looks like tha previous title (wit tha 1st 2 words). >>> Unknown featured singer? Pretty cool beat, and cool hook. Nice lil' part about your "coke" and tha "kitchen." I like how at tha end of your 1st verse that when you said tha word, "blink," you said, "blink," again. That kinda added tha effect to make someone flinch outta nowhere, lol. You're also on tha 2nd verse… (oh yeah, I thought there was gonna be a featured rapper for a second; my bad). I like those "kush" ad-libs. Anyway, there's no 3rd verse. Pretty catchy song right here. My Rating: 3.9


½time: Off to an odd/mixed up start… Not really too happy about tha beginning jointz, but then it picked up towards tha near-end. That joint wit Boosie, tha "Do It" joint, and tha Trey Songz feature song were real nice. I wonder what kinda mix iz left…


10. Skit
What a way to start off tha 2nd ½, lol. >>> 22 seconds… Nothin' to say. My Rating: N/A


11. "On Da Grind" Feat. Ms. Peaches
What do we got here? Looks like it gon be a weird mix… >>> I thought that was gonna be Ms. Peachez (who sang "In The Tub" and "Fry That Chicken"). Not too crazy about how this sounds… Tha way she sounds ain't really interesting for me… I mean, it's just her vocals; tha lyrics are pretty cool. Listenable/not bad 1st verse… Okay 2nd verse. Not really for me, but I guess it could be good for others. Nothin' really to say about Ms. Peaches bein' on tha bridge… 3rd verse iz also decent for me. Tha way this was produced and made wasn't really tha way I would feel it too much. My Rating: 3.5


12. "Big Money" Feat. Lil' Boosie & Lake Boyz
A much better collaboration, and lookin' forward!! >>> Hearin' Savage intro in tha beginning… Looks like you're better at choosin' tha producers again! Kick-ass beat (as most of tha time when it comes to Savage, especially wit tha intro revealed). Looks like this'll be tha best joint on here! Great hook, and hearin' Boosie already on tha 1st verse… Pretty nice verse from Boosie right here. Gotta luv that hook, as it kicks ass! Let's hear how these Lake Boyz gon do on tha 2nd verse… Soundin' good so far. Definitely a cool verse right there; jammin'. Let's hear you on tha 3rd verse… Of course, you sound better on these TIGHT beats! My Rating: 4.5


13. "Tote Guns" Feat. Rico
Not sure of tha featured artist. Hope it's not a Jamaican sounding… >>> It's long (4:48). Beat iz pretty cool in tha beginning wit that organ. Good thing it's just a Biggie sample for tha hook/title! A nice 1st verse from you; likin' tha, "I'm strapped up like girbauds," line! 2nd verse might've been right behind tha 1st verse, but still went nice. Now, that 3rd verse was pretty good for me; cool joint. My Rating: 4.1


14. "Stressin' Me" Feat. Plies
Have I heard this before? Wait a sec, Ace Hood had tha same joint. What's this then? >>> Why are you stealin' this joint from Ace? Unless this a mixtape… This sounds more like an album tha way it's not mixed together. BOOM! You just came outta nowhere wit that Ace Hood flow on tha 1st verse! Great attitude on your 1st verse! Really feelin' Plies's hook, especially wit tha "fuck around and got a hoe pregnant" part; too catchy when he says that. You have that same attitude on tha 2nd verse, which helps. I think I liked Ace Hood's original version better, but, you did pretty nice stressin' out on this shit. Since that version I rated 4.0, I'm gonna rate this one a tiny bit lower. My Rating: 3.9


15. "You Don't Know" Feat. G-Ryde & Cham
I "don't know" what to expect… >>> Sounds like an East Coast sound wit tha hook mixed wit tha beat… I like tha "O's and tha dro" part. Not bad 1st verse. This slow and smooth wit tha sounding. I almost thought that was Obie Trice on tha 2nd verse… Good "Death Row grind" part. Tha 3rd verse iz soundin' interesting! I like tha "tha fiends ask, 'will you feed my pipe?'" part a whole lot! Cham on tha 3rd verse definitely brought attention wit what he was spittin'! This I'm only rating a 3.9, but this was tha best outta tha 3.9 rated jointz. My Rating: 3.9


16. "We Ride" Feat. Cupid, Young Sleep & A.N.T.
My cousin Ant iz visiting right now, lol. Again, I don't know what to expect… Could be good… >>> Tha long lengths continue (4:35 on tha length), as they could be good luck. What's wit this Cupid shit? I feel that after "Cupid Shuffle," that felt like it. How come all these Louisiana cats hookin' up wit him? Sounds odd, even though that hook was pretty nice/catchy that he made on this. Good job, Cupid. A pretty nice 1st verse from you right here. I like how Cupid adds that emotion to tha hook; yeah! Pretty nice 2nd verse, but that "killa/push me" quote from Pac iz played out for me. Tha A.N.T. dude on tha 3rd verse iz soundin' good. Great job right there. This another 3.9 rated joint… They just too close to be loved on a 1st listen. My Rating: 3.9


17. "24's" Feat. Rico & B-Real
Yes, "B-Real…on tha track, now that's a hit!" This should be good!! >>> Sounds like I might've heard it b4, but no, it's just that good Baton Rouge sound. Great sounding on tha hook!! Looks like you kept it real on tha 1st verse to prevent them haterz; nice 1st verse. Tha 2nd verse sounded pretty nice too. Can't front on that hook as it's just tight. Tha 3rd verse was equal to what I'm used to hearin' from you. My Rating: 4.2


18. "Sometimes I Cry"
Sorry, but seein' tha word "cry" in a title EASILY gets me nervous, and I can EASILY tell it's not gonna be for me! Low anticipation level… >>> Only 3 minutes, so I can't be too worried. Startin' off wit tha beat intro… Not as bad as I expected. Nice 1st verse, even though it seems like it's just draggin'… Tha hook iz just okay, but it ain't as bad as I thought it was gonna be for me. Pretty good 2nd verse too, but please, don't make any references to Jay-Z, especially since this was like at least two already. He doesn't need special recognition. Don't mind tha rating; tha lyrics were pretty nice to hear on this shit. My Rating: 3.3


Overall: End Time: 7:52 PM. Well, I expected A LOT more from this CD… It was mixed too much of songs that weren't my style, along wit tha style I expected: that Louisiana sound, especially Baton Rouge! Of course, my favorite jointz on this CD were tha Baton Rouge sounded songs. I didn't get where all tha mainstream artists came from. How did all this happen? Curious… But Cali, keep doin' ya thang, and keep collaborating wit tha Baton Rouge people, and anybody else from Louisiana 'cause *imiates that Vegas saying* "what goes on in Louisiana, STAYS in Louisiana!"


Rankings (according to my ratings):

17. "Sometimes I Cry" 3.3
16. "Real D-Boy" Feat. Sean Kingston 3.4
15. "On Da Grind" Feat. Ms. Peaches 3.5
14. "Ugh" Feat. Mz Smurff 3.5
13. "Hey Hey" 3.6
12. "I Will Never Tell" 3.6
11. "So Sharp" Feat. Jazze Pha 3.7
10. "We Ride" Feat. Cupid, Young Sleep & A.N.T. 3.9
09. "Like Me" 3.9
08. "Stressin' Me" Feat. Plies 3.9
07. "You Don't Know" Feat. G-Ryde & Cham 3.9
06. "Let Me Die" Feat. Trey Songz & Smoke DZA 4.0
05. "Tote Guns" Feat. Rico 4.1
04. "24's" Feat. Rico & B-Real 4.2
03. "Do It" Feat. Young Sleep & Da Kidd AJC 4.3
02. "I'm All That" Feat. Lil' Boosie 4.4
01. "Big Money" Feat. Lil' Boosie & Lake Boyz 4.5