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

My Underground Playlist Adds: July 2017

Benjamin Racks "From Da Flo Up"

G.O.C. Flag St. "One Mo Time"

BluBlack Feat. DJ B-Real "Mike & Ike"

Bubba "Father Forgive Me"

Benjamin Racks "N Due Time"

Young Carter "Dog Wit No Collar"

Benjamin Racks "Fake Luv"

FrankieThaLuckyDog Reviews Young Carter "Hot Shit" Live

Filmed & reviewed live in my room in Northeast PA on July 3, 2017.

FrankieThaLuckyDog reviews Lilskeet Entertainment recording artist, Young Carter--hailing from Simmesport, LA--and his track, "Hot Shit", produced by EddieB, off his CD, "A Dog Wit No Collar", OUT NOW! 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').


Download it now: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/youngcarter4

Text Version of Review: http://frankiethaluckydog.blogspot.com/2017/07/review-1738-young-carter-dog-wit-no.html

Review #1,738: Young Carter "A Dog Wit No Collar"

Reviewed on 7.03.2017 (Review #1,738)

Just got a CD in tha mail… Met this dude last Sunday right near my hotel, in Baton Rouge, LA: Young Carter, str8 outta Simmesport, LA, A Dog Wit No Collar, released on Lilskeet Entertainment! Can’t wait ta hear! Been fuckin’ wit Carter since tha beginning of 2012, when Morganza, LA rapper, P.I.R., let me know more about him… That time, during tha release of his “Strictly ‘Bout Paper” track, it was with Legal Dope Records. I later got connected wit him. Now, five years later, we got this release! Can’t wait ta hear! Hope Carter continues to do his thang at all times! Tha 1982 – 1984 babies are my leaders!! Start Time: 3:03 PM | End Time: 4:09 PM

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

© 2017 CD Review (Review #1,738) reviewed on 7.03.2017 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/youngcarter4

01. Intro

Carter doin’ tha damn thang, here! Let’s begin this shit! >>> Feelin’ tha intro, here, wit your dogs barkin’… Feels aggressive; can’t wait to hear tha new music! My Rating: N/A

02. “Dog Wit No Collar”

Let’s get it! I feel supa-excited, in a special way! >>> I’m feelin’ what you got goin’ on ova this beat, right chea! Tha hook’s definitely nice fa tha streetz and err-where, ya dig? When tha background voice says, “I’m a dog wit no collar,” I’m thinkin’ it’s Master P or somethin’, lol… Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty nice wit what you bringin’ to tha table, here… So much for a one-hit-wonder from five years ago; what a comeback! Glad I got to meet up witchu in tha Rouge, just eight dayz ago! Definitely some great shit you be spittin’ on this track, right chea! And, you keepin’ shit goin’ fa tha 2^nd verse, right chea! I hope there are people out there that look up to you like a leader, a legend, a great, especially fa tha future! You gotta be someone’s favorite! Definitely a catchy-ass lil’ single and only tha second official track I done heard from you! My Rating: 4.8

03. “Hustle” feat. C-T.H.U.G. & Gator

Looks like a dope lil’ collab, here; can’t wait ta hear! >>> Definitely feelin’ tha beat start, right chea! Hearin’ what you bringin’ on tha hook and it’s definitely tight! Glad you keep up your “hustle!” “Rain, sleet, or snow,” you already know how you comin’ through wit it! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s pretty dope, here! C-Thug tha T.H.U.G., right chea! Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2^nd verse and it’s soundin’ dope, too! Great lil’ collab, tha southern way! It’s all about bein’ “out [yo] mind” and “retawded,” ya dig? And, saved you fa last, right chea, on tha 3^rd verse, strictly stayin’ focused! I may’ve only met up witchu tha one day but can only imagine kickin’ it witchu for an hour or so, one day. Prolly gon be a good experience; gotta be in a great zone! Props fa always stayin’ focused and doin’ ya thang! My Rating: 4.5

04. “So Many Lies” feat. Eddie B

Let’s see what y’all gon bring to tha table, right chea… >>> Kinda diggin’ how this sounds… Kinda diggin’ this Eddie B singer on tha hook wit this beat… Good shit goin’ on throughout tha 1^st verse from Carter, here… Glad you always treat yourself and hold yaself down! That’s what makes a good artist like you survive in this game, ya dig? Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2^nd verse and it’s soundin’ nice, just holdin’ shit down… Just luv your hustle and how you have quality in these tracks! That just makes me randomly think, like, “What happened to your 2012 upcoming release, Strictly ‘Bout The Paper, tha album?” Regardless, we got you now, live in effect!! Hearin’ tha last 41 seconds and it’s a beat outro; good shit… My Rating: 4.3

05. “Out My Body”

Solo Carter, here… >>> Definitely likin’ tha start a whole lot wit this production! Glad you got tha pureness! Luv how this came in tha mail while I was high (first CD to eva come in tha mail while I was in my zone?) and that’s how I’m reviewin’ it, right nah! Definitely feelin’ tha hook and just luv how you be gettin’ fucked up! Oh, we gotta have ourselves a gettin’-fucked-up night, ya dig? Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and I’m definitely feelin’ err-thang you be on, ya dig? You got tha big birthday next month; go turn up fa ya boy!! Great job wit what you bringin’ to tha track, right chea! Louisiana got dat gumbo!! Luv what you bringin’ to tha table on tha 2^nd verse, right chea! Lol, “I’m on dat Budweiser;” sounds funny ‘cause of my family drankin’ that… That was tha 1^st thang I done seen, lol… Great shit, of course! Gotta luv tha more you “out [yo] body!” My Rating: 4.7

06. “Bars For Days”

Which “bars,” lol, lol, lol?!? >>> Only 1:44 on tha length? Feelin’ tha near-instant start… And, as far as these “bars” (rhymes), I’m definitely likin’ how you sound on tha hook (“I got bars for days…!”); good shit! Hearin’ you on tha verse and you holdin’ shit down wit yo personality and grind; fuckin’ lovin’ it! Almost reminds me of Young Dolph’s voice, at times, lol… Just luv your grind; gotta “eat!” And, anotha hook; dumb shit! My Rating: 4.5

07. “Dope Man”

Gotta keep it movin’! >>> Anotha nice lil’ beat intro, here; good shit… Hearin’ tha hook and I’m still feelin’ tha grind to tha fullest! Lol @ tha “I got that Rolls Royce on tha block;” dope shit! Just gotta luv feelin’ like a celeb! Hearin’ you on tha 1^st verse and you got shit goin’ on, right chea! You just know how ta be aggressive on tha tracks, but wit dat southern quality! Tha quality you gotta dig for, ya dig? So much ta offer throughout these “bars for days,” ya dig? My Rating: 4.3

½time: I think this a consistent-soundin’, quality-soundin’ release, right chea! You definitely keepin’ this golden, undaground music of Louisiana comin’ along wit your rhymes and your grind! A 4.5-rated CD, so far; let’s continue this, right chea!

08. “City Lights” feat. Triv P, C-T.H.U.G. & Eddie B

Keepin’ it movin’… >>> Sounds like a decent lil’ track, here… Damn, it’s 6:12! Hmm… Tha hook ain’t too bad and you on tha 1^st verse’s not too bad… Sounds like you got this relaxin’ music on lock, right chea… Not just a relaxin’ mood but a celeb-like vibe, too, wit what you spittin’ ‘bout tha “paint” and err-thang else… Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2^nd verse and it’s soundin’ like a faster flow but at tha same time, it just decent… I don’t see too much ear-catchiness wit tha verse but it iz what it iz, I guess? And, we continuin’ wit tha 3^rd verse, right chea, soundin’ a lil’ betta wit this grind… Feelin’ tha slightly-aggressive voice, here… My Rating: 3.6

09. “What’s Beef”

Bring it on…! It’s turk…ey! Lol! >>> I have a feelin’ I might fuck wit this, even tho it sound a lil’ like a mainstream-like beat start? Yeah, kinda mainstream but I’m definitely feeli’n what you spittin’ in tha hook (“What’s beef (what’s beef?)? It’s strictly for dinner…” “What’s beef (what’s beef?)? It’s tha shit that I eat!”)! Carter runnin’ thangz!! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse wit what you bringin’ and it good… More on tha decent, mainstream-type level vs. tha undaground, Louisiana-type level… Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2^nd verse, right chea… Just gotta feel how you keepin’ tha “bars” comin’… “fa dayz!” I think I’m feelin’ this a lot more, just thinkin’ ‘bout dat hook, lol! My Rating: 4.4

10. “Bad Intentions” (Young Carter & Komplexxx)
A collaboration together, I see? Let’s see, here… >>> Oh, I’m feelin’ this melodic intro or whateva you wanna call it… Lol, “my mind trippin’,” too ‘cause tha back cover spells “Intentions” right, vs. tha mp3 info on iTunes (“Intensions,” lol?)! But yeah, nice lil’ collaboration-like hook! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse from Komplexxx and dude soundin’ dope, here, like tha “dope” he spittin’ about on tha track! Hearin’ you on tha 2^nd verse, right chea and it’s soundin’ nice wit “what [you] gotta do!” I’ono, it sounds like you can easily have fun, which iz a good thing… Hope you neva feel like you agin’! We need y’all!! My Rating: 4.2

11. “Hot Shit”

3:47 on tha length… Can’t wait to see what kinda “shit” this “hot” gon be, right chea!! >>> Hmm… Sounds like a lil’ bit of a mainstream vibe wit tha beat, so far… Glad you fuck wit “real-ass people,” ya dig? See, it can sound typical but your music has an extra punch to it, or somethin’… Nice job wit tha hook, wit your extra punch! Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it sounds like you got this shit on lock—your “parish!” I keep thinkin’ tha, “I spit hot shit, like it’s 100 degrees…,” line gon appear but it didn’t, lol… You got tha facts comin’ through on tha 2^nd verse, right chea… Ooh, “104… degrees!” We been only peakin’ at, like, high 80’s up here in Northeast PA, tho… Hearin’ tha 3^rd verse and you sound betta on here, no matter if you “ill” or not—sickness! Glad you be “fresh” and shit; that’s how I be, ya dig? You got dem “people,” all right! My Rating: 3.9

12. “Full Of That Shit” feat. Gator

Prolly woulda felt betta reviewin’ this one live but it’s all good… Needed to have a blind review, every now and then… Now, can’t wait ta hear this one wit this “shit,” as well, lol! >>> Sounds like it gon be an excitin’ anthem, right chea… Hearin’ tha hook and it’s pretty nice! An undaground thang: gotta get “full of that shit!” Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and yeah, dat smell of bein’ “in yo pocket;” definitely dumb shit! Oh, tha brownies I ate, yesterday stunk tha bag up to where tha top of tha bag still smelt! Crazy shit! Gotta luv how you feelin’ great, smellin’ great, too, ya dig? When I say, “Great,” I’m talkin’ ‘bout dat green! And, we got Gator on tha 2^nd verse, here, feelin’ “lit,” so that’s what’s up, lol… Gotta luv livin’ it up wit y’all; y’all strictly hold it down at all times, ya dig? My Rating: 4.4

13. “Bend Ova” feat. C-T.H.U.G. & Enostar

Let’s see what we got, right chea… >>> Sounds like an interestin’ lil’ slow track, right chea… Tha hook’s a lil’ smooth wit this singin’…; not too bad… Like how you’re on your sex shit wit this one… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it sounds like a nice lil’ vibe, right chea… Definitely nice wit what tha T.H.U.G. bringin’ to tha table, in a chillaxin’ way… Hearin’ you on tha 2^nd verse, right chea & it’s dope; luvin’ your vibe! Hope you neva quit! I gotta hold ya down at all times! My Rating: 4.0

14. “I Miss U”

Let’s see what this gon sound like, followin’ tha previous track… >>> A lil’ more upbeat… A dedication to your “pops,” right chea… I have to say, tha upbeat vibe makes this sound nice, at least… Hearin’ tha 1^st verse and it’s soundin’ nice ta hear, at least… Sounds like someone uncredited singin’ on tha hook, here… Not too bad, overall; betta than most dedication tracks, ya dig? That sux wit err-thang that happened wit your “dad” on tha 2^nd verse, here… It’s like how it was when my brother died… His was an overdose in my studio room! That’s why I’m tha fearless dude I am today, ya dig? Nothin’ stops me from anythang! And, a 3^rd verse, right chea, strictly holdin’ it down… Still luv that you tha cool dude you always gon be, ya dig? You don’t let anythang stop you from usin’ your talent! My Rating: 3.7

15. Outro

And, here’s an outro…! >>> Ooh, sounds nice wit tha dude checkin’ on you, Carter! And, got your music in tha background! That “Dog Wit No Collar”; gotta luv ya! Pretty vicious, right chea! Gotta luv tha lil’ spot you in, on tha front cover! Looks like my cousin’s treehouse…! My Rating: N/A

Overall: Excellent job, Carter! Nothin’ but dat quality to tha table, right chea! Them 1982 babies got shit on lock! As long as they stay focused about grindin’ and not quittin’ like one I know, then they good! So glad you got to this point where you released a CD! Hope you keep plenty more comin’!

Rankings:

13.       “City Lights” feat. Triv P, C-T.H.U.G. & Eddie B 3.6

12.       “I Miss U” 3.7

11.        “Hot Shit” 3.9

10.       “Bend Ova” feat. C-T.H.U.G. & Enostar 4.0

09.       “Bad Intentions” (Young Carter & Komplexxx) 4.2

08.       “So Many Lies” feat. Eddie B 4.3

07.       “Dope Man” 4.3

06.       “What’s Beef” 4.4

05.       “Full Of That Shit” feat. Gator 4.4

04.       “Bars For Days” 4.5

03.   “Hustle” feat. C-T.H.U.G. & Gator 4.5

02.   “Out My Body” 4.7

01.   “Dog Wit No Collar” 4.8

Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      55.3

Total Songs:                      / 13

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Average CD Rating:       4.3

FTLD'z Louisiana Trip #02: 6.21.2017 - 6.26.2017

Tha sequel to my previous documentary and debut trip, "FTLD'z Louisiana Trip #01: 3.26.2017 - 3.29.2017". To see tha 1st trip, here's tha link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S05vlsV9sg

"FTLD'z Louisiana Trip #02: 6.21.2017 - 6.26.2017" iz a six-day Louisiana trip, in honor of Frankie's birthday. Featured in this trip are DeTrane, Carolinah Blue, Bubba, Funky Fingers, WNC Whop Bezzy, Beezy Bird, FYNIC Looney, Ceez, ArJay, Kidd Da Coleione, G3 Donkey Boi, D-Ray Exclusive, Johnnie Domino, MFWeeThang, Big Wayne, Duke Luv, Benjamin Racks, Kell, Soulja, A-Team B, King Baebee Thoola, Bezo Luciano, DJ B-Real, Big Blaze, Mike Gutta, ChaYsuh, Young Gregory, Big Darby, Tha Glacier Boy, D.O.C., ArthurGotBeats, Wee Dog, Bando Bert, Skysail Ave., Eazy On Da Yeah, Rockstar Youngins, Lil' DJ, Quan, BBG Jordan, Truck, Valentine, Big Bear, Fatt Albert, Issue, Bro-Bro, Tiger, Camofloug, Big Jam, BluBlack, Beat Flippa, Big Scoob, OCG Peso, G.O.C. Flag St., Draco King (Skip 100), Lil' Herc, CB (Carl Bogart), 2-Sweet Da Thug, Jizzle Da Underdog, Derty, B-Teze, Ken C, Young Carter, Skip 2 Guns, Don Bezzy, Greg Dukes, Yung Gunna, Quikkdraw, Lil' Boxx, Tippa Da Rippa & Faness DaBeast! He goes, despite Tropical Storm Cindy emerging!

Additional pics feature Glen Oaks G-Thang, G-Thang, Flagstreet Phatt & GMRS Bruce.

Peep out tha documentary to tha 2nd trip here: