Rating system 1-10

1. Intro

Its a few people declaring war, just an intro

2. Smoke A Lot 

Some dude reporting some funny news, funny skit.

3. Here We Come – Poppa LQ, Yukmouth, Gonzoe

Great song to kick it off with my favourite track of the mixtape!!! The beat is simple the strings and the hardhitting bassline fit right along with a sick hook! The female/echovoice saying “REGIME MOB, HERE WE COME” is what makes this hook so tight. They all came tight as ***** on their verses too, what can i say this is just a certified banger!! 10/10

4. Blast 1st – Messy marv, Eastwood, Yukmouth, Gonzoe, Tha realest, Mac minister, Poppa lq

I like the beat on this one its a real war/hardhittin/soldiers marchin type of beat, really gets you hyped up for the verses. Its a tight line up of artists and everybody comes tight for this one, no weak verses on this song, no average verses either nuthing but heat! Yuk has the tightest flow of all on this one, i gotta say it again everyone comes very very tight on this track, but imo gonzoe has the best verse on this track. The hook done by Tha realest is just basically the same hook as the infamous “bomb first” song by pac and the lawz. I dont really like how tha realest trying to sound exactly like pac on the hook but…. hey i guess thats why they got him to do the hook. Mac minister dont rap he just speaking a few words at the end of the song. Yess another certified banger!! 10/10

5. Go Hard Or Go Home – Gonzoe feat. Dirt Left

This is Gonzoe’s disstrack to the game. And its tight as ***** the hook is on point the lyrics are on point ( “you from compton, but sound like new york. nigga thats like farrakhan eating pork”) Basically Gonzoe letting Game know he aint afraid and he ready to bring it, dont know who Dirt left is but he spits a coo verse nothing special tho. Hard disstrack another track that shows gonzoe is not to be slept on!. 9/10

6. 100 gunz – Yukmouth, Monsta Ganjah, Poppa LQ

This is obviously a remake of Ja Rule’s “New York” only with a westcoast twist reppin oakland, longbeach and south central LA. All three spit fire on the mic, but the regime general takes this one spitting a great verse! Ganjah spitting some crazy shit too and everytime i hear poppa lq i get fascinated by this dudes talent more and more, he has a great rapvoice and a very nice flow. This is a good remake even tho the hooks could be a lil better, they tight but they just sounded like they were too much of beat on the hook. 8/10

7. ***** u know i get it crunk – Lil Flip feat. Yukmouth

A nice laidback beat but the hook is a lil annoying cuz he repeats the same line over and over! Flips has the first and 3rd verse and he spit some nice verses dissing T.I. nothing too special tho. I always tought flip was an average mc and he has yet to prove me wrong. Yuk on the other hand does what he do best spit fire! This same track is also featured on a gang of southern and westcoast mixtapes and also on the “Kings of the south” album by flip and z-ro. The only difference is that on the “kings of the south” album they added a 4th verse by z-ro on too it. Basically a nice laidback southern type of track. 7/10

8. Im bigger then that – Poppa LQ

This obviously a poppa lq solo track, poppa lqs lyrics are on point but to be honest i dont really like the beat the hook is tight and clever but the beat just missing something if you ask me. Basically to wrap it up i would say poppa lq is bigger then this beat! But never the less poppa lq spitting tight lyrics so its all good. 7/10

9. Okay – Yukmouth, Monstah Ganjah, Yung Skrilla, Baby Jon

This a remake of the youngbloods “damn” and to be honest I didnt really like the concept of Yuk and crunk at first, but this song sounds pretty damn good! I been told Baby Jon is someone from germany but dude sounds just like lil Jon! Anyway he does the hook with yuk and makes it sound like a real lil jon hook. I gotta say i like this hook better then the original youngbloods hook. Yuk spits the best verse of the track, but ganjah and skrilla spitting some heat too. I never tought yuk would sound good on a crunk beat but this a BANGER!!! 10/10

10. Niggaz Tryna Ride On Me – Yukmouth, E-Blak, Poppa LQ, Monstah ganjah, Linole da wino

This is a remake of Young Buck’s “Shorty wanna ride with me”. Yuk dissing p on this one replying on p’s comments in murderdog and a recent subliminal diss song from TRU. E-blak does the hook and Monstah Ganjah and LQ spit tight verses as ussual. And linole da wino aka yuk talking at the end. 8.5/10

11. We dont stop – Gonzoe feat. Kurupt

Another one of my favourite songs of the mixtape its a lil out of place cuz its real laidback but i just love the southern cali/mexican type of beat. The hook is tight on some cool shit, and gonzoe spitting some hot shit again “You heard bo, nigga we take no ransom, we in the club gangbangin you in the club dancing”. Gotti also spitting a decent verse its still not the old kurupt but its an improvement from the kurupt everybody has been complaining about. I *****ing love this song. 10/10

12. Keep it thuggin – Yukmouth, Poppa LQ, Linole Da Wino

Hell yeah!! Another banger!! This beat sounds familiar to me i dont know if its a remake tho and if it is i dont kno from what song it is, anyway its a tight beat and yuk delivering a tight hook too. Poppa lq sending a lil message to game and imo he outshines yuk with his verse on this one. Anyway its a lil short cuz they both only spit one verse, linole da wino talking at the end. I would give it a 10/10, but just cuz its only 2 verses instead of 3 ill give it a 9/10, HOTSHIT tho. 9/10

13. Its Crucial – Yung Skrilla, Keak da Sneak, Bart

Very tight song! Nice laidback beat and i like the hook alot. Skrilla kicks it off with a nice verse i like dudes flow. I would say bart has the best verse he sends a lil warning towards game too , i also think Bart is underrated as *****, keak ends it with a good verse. Cant really say more about this track. Good laidback track. 10/10

14. World War 3 – Yukmouth

BANGER!!! Some dude from Sqad up (Lil Wayne’s old crew, Yung Skrilla’s click) begins this track off talking, just basically shouting out yuk and repping the regime click. This a str8 up all out war disstrack it has a simple beat but a nice hook tho. Yuk sending shots at The game, 50, P, the frontline and yess the afroman gets it too LOL. This track shows yuk can spit with the best of them and if you disagree then…………………………………………………………………………………………………..Thats just your opinion. Yepp another BANGER! 10/10

15. Bleed the block – Ampachino feat. Chino Nino

This is one of my favourites too, ampachino has a weird voice but you will get used to it after listening to him some more. Just listen to this track and tell me this dude dont have lyrics! Chino nino does the hook and does a good job. 10/10

16. Turn it up – Poppa LQ

This is another poppa LQ solo and i must say i liked the other lq solo more. Im not really feeling the hook on this one, they should just let the girls part be the hook, cuz im not feeling lqs part of the hook it just doesnt fit with the girl, but yet again lq spits heat, but like i said the hook ruins this track. 6.5/10

17. Regime Symphony – Yukmouth, Dru Down, Poppa LQ, Doracel, Yung Skrilla, Gonzoe

The beat is a lil funny its ok but it dont really fit the track imo. I like the concept tho, how they introduce everyone on the mic. Everybody comes tight but gonzoe has the tighest verse. Still a very tight track simply cuz everyone comes very correct on the mic. 9/10

18. Respect My Gangsta – Domination, Yukmouth, Marc Shyst.

This is another very tight cut, i love this beat! We all know domo can spit that heat, he delivers a tight verse and hook. Yuk spits a nice verse too not his best but an average yuk verse is still better then alot of other rappers best verses. I never heard marc shyst before except for his hook on game ova 2, but he spits a pretty nice verse here. I gues i will have to look out for him in the furure cuz the first verse i ever heard of him goes hard. I like his flow. 10/10

19. All Out War – Yukmouth

This not really a whole song cuz it dont have no hook. Its just Yuk spitting for 2 minutes str8 guerilla style. Yuk killing it! Dissing game, some ex regime members and even san quinn. This track shows why Yuk is one of the west best. 10/10

EndResult: 9/10

I know this just a mixtape but its just too hot for me not to review it. If this is just a mixtape then i wonder what we can expect from the Regime album. Anyway this mixtape in enuff for me to leave me fiending for the vol. 2 and the official “Regime Life” album. If you dont own this mixtape please do yourself a favour and slap yourself!

Alot of people think all the rappers on this mixtape are a part of the regime so to give you a better view these are all the official regime members without extended fam :

Yukmouth Tech 9 Yung skrilla Gonzoe Dru down Doracel Poppa Lq Diesel don Governormatic don Ampachino Chino Nino The fleet D-Menace from the menace clan E-Blak Don Stryke Monstah Ganjah Grant Rice Marc Shyst Messy Marv Nyce

1. The Tour Of Johnny Taurus

Deadbeatz produces a really great beat, it’s bouncy and has an eerie feel, I can’t really describe it, it’s very different but really good. Obnoxus raps well over this track, Ubnawkshis are a great group from Las Vegas, I consider them the “Pink Floyd Of Rap”, because they have a different sound, a very smart technical sound. The chorus consists of rough abrasive sounds and great singing. Obnoxus uses various multi’s and just rips the track. Great track. DOPE!

2. Crak The Kurtinz

Great beat by Brother Ben, has a folkish sound to it, nice guitars used. I dig the singing here, it’s very different but maintains that great sound. Obnoxus has a very abrasive flow here, really matches the beat, nice Beatles line Obnoxus delivers. The chorus consists of singing the chorus, simple but very good. Another great track. DOPE!

3, Medissin

Deadbeatz produces a bouncy track, has a trippy feel to it. Obnoxus’ flow here is insane, has an ODB vibe to it, very dope sounding. Great track. DOPE!

4. It’z Cold And I’m Alone

I like this track titles, they are a lot better than “Thug Walkin” or something equally stupid. I like the British type sounding on this track and a great piano beat to it. Short track but really different and great at the same time. Good

5. Gumdrop Gill O Teen

Great piano beat by Brother Ben & Deadbeatz. I dig the British vibe here and it even has some dope Willy Wonka movie samples. Obnoxus really shines here, great track. DOPE!

6. Dat B Me

Deadbeatz produces a happy sounding beat, sounds really good and matches Obnoxus’ abrasive flow, man this is different but really good. I like the voice samples throughout the track. Peep this track, one of my favorites on this album. DOPE1

7. Turn The Page

Very dark beat by Deadbeatz, has an eerie feel to it. Obnoxus of course rips it here, man these guys need a big record deal, they are much better than a lot of these corny sounding idiots all over TV. This is real music here not that fake Casio crap. Dope track! DOPE!

8. Sheengol Shangol

Brother Ben produces a really good beat, mixes Hip Hop with old 70’s Rock Music, very dope sounding. This is my favorite track on the album. Obnoxus raps about his anger, very dope, he sounds really good over this beat. HEAR THIS TRACK! DOPE!

9. The Only Thing I Could Write

Brother Ben produces a really fast paced beat here, and Obnoxus rapid spits on this track, really good track that would easily get anyone hyped. DOPE!

10. Rize Again

Great beat by Deadbeatz & Tim Carthen, has a great Hendrix 70-ish guitar vibe to it. Great singing by Tim Carthen. Obnoxus slows down his flow here and he does a really good job. Great way to end the album.

All in all this gets a DOPE! rating. No hyperbole here, this album is really good! Ubnawkshis once again make a great album, there is a reason why they’re called the “Pink Floyd Of Rap”. Go to www.Ubnawkshis.com and GET THIS ALBUM NOW!

Extended F@mm is one of the most innovative groups around. On the top-notch underground QN5 record label, E-F@mm offers guaranteed quality. The group is made up of four spectacular, underrated MCs: Tonedeff, Pack FM, Session and Substantial. The group is a lyrical powerhouse. They make entire tracks filled with nothing but punchlines which make the listener hit the rewind button. This album is their debut EP. It is filled with comedy and outrageous tracks. It’s lyricism is simply amazing because all four MCs come above average all the time. Sometimes, the content seems to be in outerspace but the last verse always manages to bring the attention back. Attacking the mainstream, twisted introductions, awful cellphones; how can you not love it?

1. Intro

E-F@mm is introduced and the one and only Squijee is featured on it. It gets quite psychotic but it’s Squijee, what else could you expect?

2. The Evil That Pens Do

A great track. Each verse is perfect. It is lyrically spectacular. Tonedeff opens up the track with a superb spit and with the bar set extremely high; the other members of the group fail to disappoint. The track is a haughty one, proclaiming that each of the MCs are real battle rappers who have real skills over instrumentals they get dealt with. This track has a nice beat with a piano and drum mixture.

3. Line Drop

Amazing track; one of the best on the album. Full of wordplay and punchlines, E-F@mm comes up with one of their best tracks over a nice, simple, Tetris beat. As the mic gets passed around, each verse speeds up. This track is a notable one, extremely different from much of the rap around today.

4. FYIRB {***** You I Rhyme Better} (Remix)

An impressive track. This track simply is taking shots at all those mainstream rappers who lack skill. Each MC comes with fire as they relentlessly attack undeserving rappers. The track is laced with punchlines which standout. Each rapper rips the track but Substantial stands out with his last verse.

5. Pause

A great skit. It’s about the new spray from Old Spice. Its for modify of the awkward homosexual moments in conversations. A classic, hilarious skit.

6. Good Combination

This is more than a good combination. Pack FM and Tonedeff go back and forth on a hot, inventive beat. They keep naming combinations of things that go well together; just like these two talented MCs do. An extremely innovative track which shows the skills of both rappers.

7. Velocity

This song is straight fire, for the most part. On a dope beat, E-F@mm keeps speeding up. Tonedeff really shines on this track as his fast pace rapping is really the highlight of the track. Substantial is a real letdown on the track. He doesn’t fit in with the whole theme and next to Tone, he really isn’t keeping up. It’s still a tight track.

8. How U Doin’?

This track is centered around the phrase “how you doin’?” coined by ‘Friends’ The track is one of the weaker ones on the album. Each MC comes with a tight verse but listener attention spans may waver. The beat is a bit boring but all in all, it’s still a decent track.

9. Celly

Probably the best track on the album. This track is innovation at its finest. Its simply amazing. It’s basically each MC trying to have a conversation over their cellphones which are extremely distorted. This track is nothing less than a classic. It’s pure comedy presented by four top-notch MCs with pure skill.

10. Murder In The Verse Degree

Following the bewilderment in the cellphone conversation, Session goes solo. Over a tight beat provided by Tonedeff, Session spits extremely well. It was a slight surprise how good it was. He basically raps out a story with complete sentences instead of simply lines. A good track.

11. Pebble Jam

A great, hilarious skit. A simple parody of the popular Scribble Jam battle competition. It’s contains many jokes centered around George Bush and Bin Laden. The two battlers are EyeDubya (Eyedea) and Osama Jin Laden.

12. Obligatory Posse Cut featuring Breez Evahflowin, Deacon The Villian, GMS, Elite, Kameel-Yen, Squijee

This track is fantastic. Over a sizzling beat supplied by Tonedeff; each member of the posse spits 8 bars. This track features each of the artists complaining about how they had to spit on a useless track. This track is pure comedy. They freestyle their hatred for crew cuts. When your done listening, you’ll be sure to hit the back button to catch all the hilarious lines which you missed.

13. Fin

Squijees outro!!! How can this be short of a classic? His annoying voice raps up the album, and if you wait a bit, you can catch him breaking into a freestyle. A great way to wrap up a great album

The production on this album is splendid. It is for the most part solid and unwavering throughout. Most of the beats are supplied by Tonedeff who shows he isn’t skillful on the mic alone. The light beats seem to come together with the great lyrics for a fresh album which stands out.

This album is spectacular. It would take ages to list all of the hilarious lines which are peppered throughout this marvelous EP. But, this album isn’t all jokes. It also is filled with forceful lyrics. The production is dope on the album and all of the MCs on the album are never less than ill. Each of the core MCs bring their own flavor to the album which makes it dope.

Rating:
4/5

1. What It Is 

Necro produces the beat and it has a disco feel to it, very funky, really good beat. In case you haven’t heard of Missin Linx, they are Problemz, Al Tariq & Black Attack and they have done tracks with The Beatnuts, in fact Al Tariq used to be in the Beatnuts(He went by the name Fashion). Problemz shines on this track as he says the best line in the song(“Shit is off the Rick James”). Amazing track, everything was right here, from the beat(NECRO!) to the chorus, to the verses, to the flows. Great way to start off the EP. DOPE!

2. Ain’t Nothin 

Adam 12 produces the beat and it’s ok, nothing really good or anything, in fact it’s pretty sloppy. Al Tariq is terrible on this track. Problemz tries to carry the track but this beat is a no go. Black Attack’s appearance is a little sloppy but overall he tries. This was an average track at best. Average

3. Hotness(Feat JuJu) 

DJ EMZ produces the beat and it’s decent but I’ve heard this sound before, even on a Cash Money release. Black Attack starts it off with a good verse. JuJu does the chorus. Al Tariq with a pretty good verse. Problemz finishes it with a great verse, man Problemz has such a unique flow and has great wordplay. Good track although I wish JuJu had a verse. Good

4. Family Ties(Feat Freddie Foxxx) 

FREDDIE FOXXX!!!!! Is featured on this track and gues what? ALCHEMIST produces the track! This track is DOPE! Great beat here, has an eerie sound to it. Al Tariq starts it off with a great verse. Black Attack with the next verse and it’s really good, Black Attack is another rapper who needs more respect. Freddie Foxxx does a great chorus. Problemz is up next with a really good verse. Al Tariq is next with another great verse. Black Attack is up next and spits another great verse, he’s shining on this track. Problemz is up next and again he spits a great verse, this track is insane. Foxxx ends it with words(He doesn’t rap on the track). What a great track, this needs to be heard. DOPE!

5. That’s That 

DJ EMZ produces the beat and it’s good, not great or anything, it has a fast paced style to it. It’s hard to follow the last track but atleast this is a different style. Everyone comes tight. Good track. Good

6. M.I.A. 

DOPE!!!! V.I.C. produces the beat and it’s the same as Dr. Dre’s “Next Episode” but with better rappers and better lyrics. Everyone rips this track. This has to be heard. DOPE!

All in all this gets a Good rating. This EP was slept on, and it should be heard. Missin’ Linx are a great trio. Cop it!

Canibus – 2000 B.C.

01. The C-Quel

The album starts alright.The lyrics are good and the beats not too bad.Over the theme of S.W.A.T. canibus starts off with a weird idea with each end of each lines starts the next line blending in his lyrics.After a few minutes it gets back to normal and Canibus delivers some nice lyrics.
(Lyrics 4.5/5)(Beat 4/5)(overall 4/5)

02. 2000 B.C.

What else can i say about this song except DOPE!!!!!!. This is the title song of the album and My fave song on the CD.Ty Fyffe creates a dramatic war type feeling beat. He uses sirens and an opera lady singing background vocals to give this dramatic feel. The drums and bass goes with the siging very well. Canibus serves some dope lyrics. The chorus i feel is a little bit of a diss toward wyclef and his last and very dull album can-i-bus. He also spits “you mad at the last album, I apologize for it / Yo, I can’t call it, motherf**kin’ Wyclef spoiled it /”. The lyrics are his normal dope clever lyrics.And his normal dope flow. This goes with Canibus very well as his a battle rapper and was in the army.
(lyrics 5/5)(Beat(5/5)(overall 5/5)DOPE!!!!!!!

03. Life Liquid (feat. Journalist)

The Prodution is good and lyrics both clever and funny from both canibus and the journalist. Production is from The Beatnuts JuJu.This song is all the ways you can possibly torture or kill a man.It’s got clever Metaphors and wordplay. Also in Canibus’s first verse is about and takes the mickey out of gay’s and describes the stereotypicial gay.
(Lyrics 4.5/5)(Beat 3.5/5)(overall 4/5)

04 . Shock Therapy (skit)

This is a Hilarous skit.Even tho i dont normally like skits i like this one. its getting someone(producer) to admit he been using bits of other songs with a taser if you get the pun in the name.
(not rateable)

05. What Who U Beef Wit

Good beat and lyrics upto his standards. The hook is catchy. The beat has a piano from some song which i can’t remember but works. The track like Life liquid is about violent and watching who you have beef with and how you can be got anywhere.
(Lyrics 3.5/5)(Beat 4.5/5)(Overall 4/5)

06. I’ll Buss ‘Em You Punish ‘Em (feat.Rakim)

This song is another dope one. Not only is it featuring one of the dopest mc’s(Rakim) ever but the beat and lyrics are dope. Rakim and canibus being advance and dope mc’s they try their best to keep up and beat each other lyrics.Rakim outshines Canibus on this track and that hardly happens but with “Put my dick in your ear and ***** what you heard” Ra clearly outshines him. Their flows go really well with this track. The Hook is catchy as hell!
(lyrics 5/5)(beat5/5)(overall5/5) Dope!!!!

07. Mic-Nificent

The beat is alright on this and canibus keeps up with his normal standards but his flow really shines out for me on this. Aint really much to say on this.
(Lyrics 4/5)(Beat 3.5/5)(overall 3.5/5)

08. Die Slow (Feat. Journalist)

The Beat is alright on this one. the Lyrics are upto his standards like usual.This one is featuring Journalist again. He comes off good aswell.Their flows are good on thsi one aswell.The hook is catchy. This beat sound especially made for Cabibus flow.
(Lyrics 4/5)(Beat 3.5/5)(overall 3.5/5)

09. Doomsday News (feat. Panama P.I)

The beat is good.The lyrics are good as usual and his flow comes good on this.again like who you beef with i swear i know the guitar from.Parama delivers a good hook.
[B](Lyrics. 4.5/5)(Beat 4/5)(overall 4/5)[/B]

10. Lost @ ‘C’

I Can’t Beleive I’m about to say this about a Irv Gotti beat but i really like this. Like B.C. 2000(track 2) it feels really dramatic and a war feeling. The opera signing and the bell dongs give this a real eerie dramatic feel. The drums goes with all that and canibus flow. Canibus shows really skill with this song’s lyrics. The 3rd verse really impress me as he goes on about what i feel about certian rappers and hip-hop right now. The hook is catchy.
(Lyrics 5/5)(Beat 5/5)(Overall 5/5) dope !

11. Phuk u

I’m split on this song. I like it and it quite annoying.Lyrics his standards are Kept.His 2nd verse shows reall skill as the phuk’s from the background goes with lyrics e.g. “(phuk)n**ga which you nice than them/who offend coz u gotta fight till the end/if you (phuk) groupie chicken when you out on tour/smoke a little bit of weed and (phuk) her some more”
The beat sounds really energetic and quite kiddy but the hook is annoying as *****.
(Lyrics 4.5/5)(beat 3.5/5)(overall 4/5)

12. Horsemen (Featuring Pharoahe Monch)

Monch just spits a acapella freestyle describing the horsemen, Bis talks at the end…kinda sounds like a outro hook but I don’t’ know…I’m not going to rate this since it really is just an intro to the next song

13. Horsementality (Feat.The 4 Horsemen)

This another really good song. Not only is it featuring some of the most dopest mc’s(ras kass,kurupt,killa priest and canibus) but the beat is really good. Choas the producer creates a really uptempo beat which goes with the rapper delivery. each artist’s have their own style which really makes this a good song. Kurupt is my fave on this track.
(Lyrics 4.5/5)(Beat 4.5/5)(overall 4.5/5)

14. 100 Bars

This is one of Canibus most impressive songs. He spits 100 bars for about 5 mins without stopping showing his advance skills. His lyrics are really dope on this song. The beats is good and definaitly goes with canibus incrediable flow.No hook.
(Lyrics 5/5)(Beats 4.5/5) (4.5/5)

15. Chaos

Bis raps the first verse and hook acapella before the beat kicks in and blends in with canibus dope flow, Bis comes nice and shows his skills.,beat is alright hook is alright.alright way to end the album.
(Lyrics 4/5)(Beat 3.5/5)(overall 3.5/5)

Overall this album gets 4/5.

Buy this album but if you want his best buy rip the jacker(4.5/5) but stay away from Can-i-bus(2.5/5) and Whatever you do stay as far away from c true hollywood stories(1.5/5)as the production is weak as f**k but canibus lyrics are sharp as usual.Buy mic club(4/5) if you heard 2000 B.C. or rip the jacker Canibus shows incredible lyricial skill but repetition in his battle rap type songs and some bland production keep him from getting his props. His Flow is incredible and dope and so is his voice. Canibus has to evole a tiny part from his battle type of raps to be one of the best

Another album from an incarcerated rapper, which can sometimes be good and sometimes be complete shit. C-Murder, facing a life sentence on a shady murder charge, managed to complete an entire album from behind bars. Unlike Shyne and Pimp C, this isn’t previously unreleased material mixed with an occasional verse from a phone. Because of this, the entire album is up to date and fresh. The sound quality is questionable, but the album is more or less decent. To the Review:

1) Intro:

When first hearing, if you know anything about rap at all, you will know that this is reminescent to 2Pac’s intro on ‘Me Against The World’. By that I mean, that it’s basically instrumental with evidence and news reports read about C’s current situation. The beat is perfect, and it opens up the album well.

2.) My Life:

Produced by KLC, this track isn’t what I thought it’d be. It could’ve been better, but the beat is on point and C spits about his current situation and how his life has played out.

3.) Skit: 

A 15 second skit about being black.

4.) Stressin: 

Also featured on the new TRU album, this is one of the better songs on the album. 2 verses from C, but both are extremely on point over a Bass Heavy produced joint. The only weak part of the song is the hook, but still doesn’t take away from what it is – a good track.

5.) Won’t Let Me Out feat. Akon: 

Not anything new if you’ve heard the song ‘Locked Up’ by Akon ( which came out last September ), then you’re not really missing anything. C spits 3 short verses in quality that really sounds weak over the actual song. It would’ve been better if he didn’t sample Akon’s verse.

6.) Hustla’s Wife: 

A Daniel Kartel produced song, which sounds a lot like his other work ( meaning its heavily influenced with guitar rifts ). Overall though, a decent song, that could’ve been better talking about hustla’s wives. The sound quality is noticabley better then the previous track.

7.) Holla @ Me feat. Soulja Slim: 

Easily one of the best songs on the album, is another Daniel produced joint. Slim’s hook flows smoothly, and C spits 3 hard verses ( which is unheard of from him previously ). The only downfall is Slim is only on the hook, but never the less it’s still a good track. C shouts out Slim and his mama at the end.

8.) Skit # 2: 

Another skit that’s basically filler, skip it.

9.) Yall Heard Of Me feat. B.G.:

The first single off the album, is an X Filez produced track featuring B.G. The beat, the verses, everything is smooth and on point. Despite people sayin C, sounds lazy on this track, his verse actually works the track well, followed by B.G. who steals the track. Overall, one of the best songs on the album.

10.) Betta Watch Me feat. Fiend, Popeye: 

Former No Limit Soldiers – Fiend and Popeye reunite on this track, and it’s easily my favorite on the album. Fiend’s production is the closest to a BBTP sound that you will get, and Popeye and C rip the verses. One of the best tracks on the CD.

11.) Did U Hold It Down feat. Bass Heavy: 

A laid back track dedicated to C’s girl, Bass is on the hook, and the song is smooth. The sound quality is probably the best on this track, and it stands out in a good way on the album.

12.) I Heard U Was Lookin For Me feat. Montez, Capone: 

Another track with a BBTP type beat doesn’t dissapoint. C’s verse is the best here with lines like ‘In 2002, C-Murder died and later came alive/2005, Im saved and now Im back from the grave’. Capone from Queens and Montez from the ATL follow w/ hard verses.

13.) Back Up:

An XL produced joint, this song unfortunatley sounds weak. The beat isn’t great to begin with, but the flow over it sounds uninspired. It wouldn’t be that hard to flow over, but there is no improvement throughout the song. The album, almost completely playable all the way through, suffers from this song.

14.) Camoulflage and Murder feat. Mac, Curren$y: 

This song was released not too long ago by Curren$y, who jumped on the original C/Mac collaboration. The beat is shaky at times, but the song doesn’t dissapoint and it’s good to hear C and Mac on another song, because they never dissapointed in the past.

15.) Started Small Time:

Another good track, the beat, the hook, and the verses don’t dissapoint. The sound quality ( along with Did U Hold It Down ) is the best on this track, and it doesn’t dissapoint.

16.) Mama How U Figure feat. Ms. Peaches:

This is my 2nd favorite joint from the album, and it’s gritty. This is the vibe that some of the album should’ve had all along. C spits about his case, and how he’s destined for pain.

17.) Outro: 

45 second outro with the same beat as the Intro, with C shouting out fallen soldier – Soulja Slim at the end.

Overall, this album doesn’t dissapoint. When I first heard about this, I was skeptical because of sound quality and the fact that the ENTIRE album was being done while in prison. However, I’m glad I was wrong, because C delivers a solid album far better than C-P-3.com and Bossalinie. The lyrical game has stepped up completley with C spittin at 3 verses on at least half the songs. The production is flamez, and I’m glad the CD ended up dropping. Recommended to buy.

Overall: 4/5

1. The Resume

Q-Unique produced the beat and it’s pretty good, has a mid nineties East Coast feel to it. Q-Unique just rips it here, Q is one of those rappers who can “wow” you with one verse. Short track but it got the job done. Good

2. Diamond In The Ruff

Ju Ju from the Beatnuts produced the track and it’s really good. It’s a very serious beat, has some horns in it. Q-Unique raps about the streets and the struggle, really good lyrics and a good chorus as well. Good track. Good

3. One Shot

Context produced the beat and it has an “Eye Of The Tiger” type feel to it. Q-Unique flows well over this track. Just a good track to listen to in the ride, volume up to the max and blasting it so everyone can hear it. Good

4. The Set Up

Necro produced the track and it’s really good, has a sad feel to it. Q-Unique raps about hard times, this isn’t just one of those “Times was hard growing up in the ghetto” tracks, this is more personal. Great track. Good

5. Nature Of The Beast

S. Groove produced the beat and it has a dark feel to it, really gloomy. Q-Unique just rips it here, man it’s a shame that he’s being overlooked. I don’t really like the chorus on this track but I do like the scratches. Overall a good track. Good

6. Me, That’s Who

Ju Ju produced the beat and it’s got a bouncy feel to it, sort of has a Westcoast feel to it. Q-Unique rips it(Of course, he’s Q-Unique! The guy could rip a Casio beat). Good track. Good

7. H To The C(Feat Swel 79 & E-Dot)

Phase One produced the beat and it’s pretty good, it’s hard hitting. Swel 79 starts it off with a reggae type flow, decent stuff but a little annoying. Q-Unique is next and rips it. E-Dot(Uncle Howie artist) is last and does a pretty job. The chorus is a little annoying. Good track. Good

8. The Ugly Place

Necro produced the beat and it’s really good, has an East Coast flow but has some bounce to it. Q-Unique of course rips it, the guy just sounds natural over Necro beats, Q raps about everything from politicians to *****es on this track. Great track. DOPE!

9. Better You Than Me

Nice piano beat by Q-Unique. Q takes it slower on this track. Track is really good, it doesn’t have that sappy feel to it, it has a genuine feel to it. I do not however like the chorus, really doesn’t belong. Good track. Good

10. Canarsie Artie’s Revenge(Feat Goretex, Ill Bill, & Necro)

DOPE!!!! The beat by Necro is really good(Great piano beat). This is the sequel to “Canarsie Artie’s Brigade” off “What’s Wrong With Bill?”. Q starts it off with a great verse about Canarsie. Goretex with the next verse and man he rips it, Goretex is overlooked. Speaking of overlooked, Ill Bill is next and rips it. Necro has the last verse and it’s a semi humorous verse about Michael Jordan in karate pants and crack rocks in beards, still a hard verse by Necro. This track needs to be heard. DOPE!

11. Father’s Day

Great beat by Necro, has a darkish feel to it, sinister organ type beat. Q-Unique raps about how messed up his father was, really good track, really good lyrics as well. DOPE!

12. Psychological Warfare

Necro produces the beats and DJ Eclipse does the cuts. The beat has a nice Mariachi type beat to it, great horns. Q-Unique rips it, man he is really overlooked, people really need to talk about him more. Great track, has a political feel to it, very revolutionary. DOPE!

13. Fashion Victims

Great beat by Q-Unique, it has a 1950’s feel to it, just amazing. Q-Unique raps about stealing clothes, really good concept here, he has a line about stealing ghosts sheets which is just really witty, you know internet kids should be quoting lines from this song. Great track, really clever. DOPE!

14. Stone Cold

Good piano beat from Q-Unique. Good track, Q-Unique rips it but I do not like the chorus, it’s a little annoying but Q is on point here, really vicious flow and great lyrics. Good track. Good

15. This Thing Of Ours(Feat Ill Bill)

Ill Bill joins Q on this track, Q also produces the beat which is really good, nice usage of singing. Ill Bill starts it off with a really good verse. Q & Bill do the chorus, really well I might add. Q with the next verse and of course it’s great. Ill Bill with the next verse and again Bill rips it. Q with the last verse and yes of course Q rips it(yes I know I repeated myself). Great track. Good

All in all I give this album a Good rating. Really good album, one of the best in 2004. Q-Unique amazed me here, the guy is just a great rapper with a great flow and great(And witty) rhymes. Cop this album and support the Arsonists, Uncle Howie, & Psycho Logical.

“I’m Not A Genius, I Just Think A Lot”

Sage Francis is one of the best rappers around. His lyrics, flow, delivery and everything in between are all equally notable. He is a true underground rapper. His music only gets around by word of mouth. In an industry dominated by the contrast colour, Blacks for the most part; Sage Francis definitely holds his own. He’s a voice for those to weak to speak and he touches on uncountable numbers of issues. He keeps his lyrics down-to-earth and mindful for the most part.

He is a masterful wordsmith. Whether battling, freestyling or delivering one of his fantastic prewritten verses; his skill is far from wavered. He comes up with incredible punchlines as well as deep, poetic verses. He is far from superficial as he delivers material, which is rarely touched on in the rap industry. This album, is a gem, in modern day rap.

Crack Pipes 

Probably the best track, if not one of the best tracks on the album. The track starts off with a 10 year old Sage Francis proclaiming his presence in hip-hop. Sage Francis delivers some of his most spectacular lyrics. His lyricism is tremendous. Sage Francis proposes the truth, nothing short of it. He expresses deep thoughts and emotions. An amazing track.

Different 

This track is great. It is different from the other tracks on the album. His style on this track is extremely unique. He keeps flipping common phrases, which adds to his stunning lyrics. This track is upfront and far from sugarcoated. He raps the truth about all the misconceptions about himself.

Personal Journalist 

This starts with an eerie instrumental. Then Sage Francis comes on, slowing slowly but with distinguished lyrics. His lyricism is consistent as he states the facts about himself. He is extremely down-to-earth when he raps about himself and other various things.

Inherited Scars 

A great track with a nice jazz background. Francis once again raps the truth about the inherited scars, which everyone receives. The whole song is completely different because of his different instrumental layout. His lyrics are stunning and profound.

Climb Trees 

A great track all about life in general. Sage Francis drops some knowledge on this track. His lyricism is unwavering as he drops the truth which very few have ever rapped about in the past. One of the better tracks on the album.

Broken Wings

An almost sad track. This track really evokes thoughts. He talks in plain English, about an angel with broken wings. This track has the ability to make the listener reflect and enhance their mind. A great song.

The Strange Famous Mullet Remover 

Not really a track. Sage Francis is just talking about the things he dislikes.

Smoke & Mirrors

An extremely different track. This track differs from the rest of the album. The beat and flow are the most noticeable differences. It is extremely random at times but it all comes together for a great finish. Definitely among Sage’s better tracks.

Message Sent 

Among the best tracks on the album. This is about all the unsent messages that one wants to send but never gets around to doing. It’s a great track. He expresses deep emotions and the many misunderstood things about him. Francis’s lyrics are tremendous. Without a doubt, one of the better tracks on the album.

Eviction Notice 

A great track. Immediately Sage shows his lyricism. It’s an extremely simple fact in the sense Sage Francis is basically talking over an extremely unusual beat. Sage Francis manages to top on plenty of issues. It may seem odd but once the listener focuses on the track, and nothing else, they get a deeper message.

Pitchers Of Silence 

Sage Francis comes with his usual style which suits the track very well. The listener has to pay close attention to catch all that is being said because of the loud instrumental which incorporates many percussion instruments. His lyrics, as usual, are up to par.

Specialist

Sage Francis admits to his many vices on this track. He drops some knowledge on this track, in the subtle sense. It’s basically a rap about everyday things but the way he expresses it is perfection. His lyrics manage to reach out to the listener as he goes into furies throughout this track.

Hopeless 

Sage Francis just talks over this short track. Even his words seem to be perfect poetry.

Kill Ya Momz 

An odd track. It’s is random and the monotonous “kill your mother” line is accompanied by a commentary of some type. Around the last quarter of it, there is a childish voice boasting about his mother in rhymes.

Black Sweatshirt 

Sage Francis expresses his ruptured emotions in emotional words which come together to form poetry. It’s a short track which contains a gruff delivery. One of the weaker tracks of the album but it’s still a great one.

Cup Of Tea 

A phenomenal track which contains some amazing, carefully played lyricism. His amazing one-liners pour in throughout the track, flooding it with the perfection of ultimate rhyme skill and beauty. One of the best tracks on the album. Simply incredible.

My Name Is Strange 

This track isn’t as much of a rap as the other ones. It’s about as strange as his name. He tells many stories in an extremely bizarre style. It’s a bit like a country song but at the same time it sticks to his roots of rap originality. An extremely different track.

Runaways

The competitor against “Crack Pipes” for the position of best track on the album. This track is simply amazing. Sage Francis comes up with some of his best lyrics on the album. His one liners are simply stunning. Not only do they stand-out but they are original as well. Possibly the best track on the album.

So ends one of the greatest albums of this era of rap. This is proof that underground rap is going strong. A breath of fresh air, this album is what mainstream hip-hop is missing. Rap on a higher level. This is the definition of rhyme skill. No murder raps, no faking it. Sage Francis is straightforward and doesn’t hide his views. His peculiar flow which releases his spectacular lyrics may make his music hard to get into but once the listener understands it, his music suddenly is a burst of enjoyment.

This album is for those who want something different. Who want to think when they listen to rap. Who want to venture into the unknown because Sage Francis has the ability to transport the listener. Whether it’s in “Inherited Scars” “Broken Wings “ or many of the other amazing tracks which pepper this beautiful album.

I do not falter when giving this album the classic rating. It is not for all listeners, and has some unnecessary tracks; but all in all, it is a masterpiece.

Rating:
4.5/5

Artist: K-Rino
Title: “Fear No Evil”
Year Released: 2005

1. Somethin’ On My Mind (Ft. Kim Broussard)

Track starts off with K-Rino doing a short intro, a pretty good beat, K-Rino comes with some tight lyrics, Kim Broussard does the hook its decent, K-Rino spits three verses all are real tight, good start to the album
4/5

2. Fear No Evil (Ft. Hawk, Lil’ Flea, Point Blank)

Starts with K-Rino just some talking, good beat on this song, Hawk start out with the first verse that’s pretty good, K-Rino does the hook good hook, K-Rino does the second verse the and he comes with the best verse on the track, tight verse, Point Blank is next to flow and comes with a hard verse, Lil’ Flea is the last to flow and he comes with a tight verse I like it but its’ no where close to K-Rino’s verse, track ends with K-Rino giving some shout outs, Another good track overall
4/5

3. Negativity (Ft. Texas Tech)

Tight beat, K-Rino starts off with the Hook good hook on this song, K-Rino start with a tight verse, “Id Rather brag about my brain then a hundred thousand dollar chain” K-Rino spits another verse and its better than the first one great lyrics on this track, K-Rino comes back for a third verse and comes with another great verse, Texas Tech does some talking at the end. Great song overall
5/5

4. The More I Try (Ft. Klondike Kat) 

K-Rino does some talking, then the beat kicks in tight beat, and K-Rino start flowing some more tight lyrics, K-Rino rap about some hard times, Klondike Kat does the hook, it’s pretty good, Klondike Kat spits second and has a good verse, K-Rino spits another verse, some more good lyrics from K, another good track
4/5

5. Ya’ll Can’t 

K-Rino start by shouting out all of the SPC, but he does it in rhyme form pretty cool, Then K-Rino start off with a tight verse “We got new technology I’ll e-mail you a ass whoopin, He comes with a battle rap type verse, tight beat, K-Rino does the hook pretty good, K-Rino spits some more verse and comes with some real tight lyrics, “Knocked up your girl and left her perm bent, the baby came out of her head so that tells you where the sperm went, gives a few more shout out and the end, overall one of my favorite on the album
5/5

6. Don’t Know Why (Ft. Poiz’n) 

Starts off with a skit between K-Rino & Poiz’n, alright beat on this track, K-Rino & Poiz’n trade verses back a forth throughout the song, K-Rino does the hook it’s horrible and he tries to sing, not feeling this song at all except the K-Rino verses, Skip this one
2/5

7. Signz Of Hate (Ft. Devin, Trae, Top Dog) 

1. I’m Your Idol(Necro) 

Really dark beat here by Necro, it’s really good as well. This is one of my favorite Necro songs, it’s not that fruity type of rap, this is really angry rap and I love every minute of it. DOPE!

2. Dopesick(Goretex Feat Necro) 

Necro produces a good beat, it’s hard to describe, it has a slow kick to it. Necro helps on the chorus with Goretex. Goretex just shines on this track, I think he’s one of the most underrated rappers out. Great track! Good

3. Reign In Blood(Ill Bill & Necro) 

DOPE!!!!! This track is really amazing. Hard beat by Necro, it’s just heavy and hits harder than an old school Tyson fight. Ill Bill starts it off with an amazing verse, then Necro gives his best verse EVER!!!! Necro raps about being a killer cyborg that will not die, just an amazing verse. The chorus is great, Ill Bill is severly overlooked. Ill Bill has the third verse then Necro has the 4th verse. Simply amazing, you have to hear this track. DOPE!

4. Street Veteran(Mr. Hyde & Necro) 

Not the best track, good beat by Necro, nice piano beat mixed with horns. Hyde sounds a lot different on this track, he has improved greatly. Decent track. Good(Hyde tried and Necro did a good job)

5. Swordfish(Ill Bill) 

Nice beat by Necro, it has a nice Italian feel to it. Ill Bill rips the track. Great track as Ill Bill raps about conspiracies. Good

6. Anguish & Agression(Necro) 

Nice bouncy sinister piano beat by Necro. Nice Necro voice samples for the chorus. Necro raps about the usual here but does it in a way that it sounds dope. Good

7. The Big Sleep(Goretex) 

Pretty good beat by Necro, I can’t really describe it, you’re going to have to hear the track to get a sense of it. Goretex rips it as usual, some great lines here. Great track. Good

8. White Slavery(Ill Bill & Necro) 

This track is straight evil! Great dark piano beat by Necro. Necro does a great chorus. This track is about kidnapping women and no one finding them. Ill Bill starts it off with a very morbid and disturbing verse, if you listen to weak music then you’ll probably get offended by this verse and track in general. Necro with the second verse with a really good verse. Great track! Good

9. S*****bags(Goretex & Necro) 

DOPE! Great beat by Necro, it’s got an eerie feel to it. Necro does the chorus here and it’s one of the best choruses I have ever heard. Goretex & Necro rap about….well S*****bags and even include Uncle Howie, his girlfriend, fat people, and themselves. You need to hear this track! DOPE!

10. Frank Zito(Necro & Ill Bill) 

Dark beat by Necro, it hits hard. Necro starts it off with a pretty good verse, then Ill Bill has the second verse, Bill rips it and even mentions GG Allin(For you Punk fans out there). Good track! Good

11. Our Life(Necro & Ill Bill) 

A softer track here, great piano beat by Necro. Necro starts it off with a really good verse, then Ill Bill has the next verse and it’s easily the best on the track. Chorus is done by Ill Bill and it’s really good. You need to his this track! DOPE!

12. Morbid S**t(Necro) 

A funky pimp type beat by Necro, good little track as Necro raps about the usual. Good

13. Every Second Someone Dies(Necro) 

Great dark violin type beat by Necro, there’s even a saxophone thrown in there. This is Death Rap at its finest. Necro raps about…well death. Good track. Good

14. Fire(Necro) 

A sex track by Necro, nice bouncy beat. Necro raps about….well sex of course. Nice chorus as some girl sings it. Good stuff. Good

15. Talking S**t(Necro) 

Decent track, not my favorite or anything but it gets the job done. Pretty funny ending as Necro starts laughing really high, hilarious! Good

16. Watch Ya Toes(Necro) 

Really sleazy sounding beat here, this is Roseanne theme song sleazy, like walking downtown Las Vegas at 3 in the morning sleazy. Pretty good track though, I dig the chorus. Good

17. The Big Sleep(Remix)(Goretex) 

Just a remix to the original track, not as good as the original but good enough. Good

All in all this gets a Good rating. The best compilation I have ever heard, there were no bad songs and no average tracks, everything was on point. Psycho Logical remain the best group in Hip Hop. BUY IT!