Say what you want about No Limit now, but nobody can deny that they’re music was top of tha game in 98. This is my favorite album(s) of all time, which doesn’t make my review biased, but is underated and often called the peak of P’s 2Pac biting rhymes. When in fact, this was the peak of No Limit, going 4x platinum in 1998, and for a good reason.

Disc 1:

1) Da Last Don: 

Perfect way to open up the CD. It was No Limit’s most anticipated release, and Master P’s marketing ploy of his ‘retirement’ to sell more records paid off. Playing a don ( in a cheesy Italian accent ), P states why he’s the last Don, and pays his respects to 2Pac, Biggie, and of course his brother, Kevin Miller; over a hard ass beat.

2) Til we Dead and Gone feat. Bone Thugs and Harmony: 

Not the best song; didn’t really live up to what I thought it would be. Average verse from P, and Bone rips it as usual. Just an average song.

3) Thinkin Bout U feat. Mia X, Mo B. Dick: 

Released as a single, this song talks about alot of different gangsta subjects. The beat is sick, with a bumpin piano beat, but the singing and chorus is what drags it down.

4) Soldiers, Riders, and G’s feat. Snoop Dogg, Silkk the Shocker, Mystikal:

This is possibly the best song on the first disc, everybody comes hard on it. The beat, the verses, everything’s on point and the whole song delivers. A No Limit classic.

5) The Ghetto’s got me Trapped feat. Silkk the Shocker: 

Not a bad song, talking about how P and Silkk will always be trapped in the ghetto, but they’re not ready to die. The beat is another mafiaso type beat, with a heavy bass guitar. Average song.

6) Get Your Paper feat. E-40: 

A lot of people don’t like this song, but it’s got a Bay Area beat, and it’s how a featured song should be. Two seperate verses from P and 40, and then them going back and forth on the third verse. Definatley a good song worth listening to.

7) Ride: 

One of the only P solo efforts on the album(s), but this a good song. It’s a more laid back track, with piano rifts in the background. As always, P let’s off his signature Uggghhh!!!, but it fits in perfect for this joint talking about the struggles in the ghetto.

8) Thug Girl feat. Snoop Dogg, Silkk the Shocker:

I don’t like this song, to me it’s a mess. Snoop’s verse isn’t good and P’s verse isn’t good. Silkk ruins it. The only thing good about this track is that it’s short.

9) These Streets Keep Me Rollin feat. Fiend:

In this track, P obviously tries to emulate a lil of Pac’s style, but it flows smooth over this laid back beat. Fiend has a tight verse with his raw voice, which seems a lil out of place, but it’s still a good song over a BBTP produced beat.

10) Black and White: 

Song about P being a black man in a white world, and how things will never change. Romeo has a cameo in the beginning, but this track is just average.

11) War Wounds feat. Fiend, Mystikal, Snoop Dogg, Silkk the Shocker:

Somewhat of a Soulja song, this song goes hard. The beat, the chorus, everybody’s verse, and the ending. Nothing short of a classic from BBTP. Definatley recommended for listening and constant playback.

12) Dear Mr. President feat. Mac: 

P got a lot of critics and haters with this song. Obviously, 2Pac had a song about his letter to the president, which it would seem P ripped off. And to some extent he did, but it’s not a bad song, and has a good feature from Mac.

13) Mama Raised Me feat. Soulja Slim, Snoop Dogg:

Tight song, and the title lives up to it’s name. It’s not the content or the meaning of the song that make’s you want to listen, but the way it flows. The smoothest of No Limit ( Soulja Slim and Snoop Dogg ) spit game about how they mama raised them. One of my favorite tracks on the double album.

14) Let My 9 Get Em: 

Another rare P solo song, in which he raps Ghetto D style about layin it down for any ***** that don’t like him and what he stands for.

Disc 2:

1) More 2 Life feat. C-Murder:

C-Murder makes a track good. Bottom line. And that’s not saying that his albums are perfect, but his features never dissapoint. More 2 Life is talking about how everything shouldn’t revolve around *****es, weed, and a mercedes. Tight song, kind of slow, but it’s catchy and makes you want to listen; and that’s all that should matter to a person buying the CD.

2) Ghetto Life feat. UGK: 

Tight track with another UGK appearance ( they appeared on a number of No Limit albums prior to this ), and this song actually has some meaning. That’s saying a lot about a Master P song, but it’s definatley one of the best songs from both discs.

3) Gangsta ***** feat. Steady Mobb’n, Mo B. Dick: 

Westcoast feeling song ( to a certain extent ) about how no ***** compares to a gangsta *****. Average song, but not really that great. Definatley a filler track.

4) So Many Souls Deceased feat. Ghetto Commission:

Ghetto Commission comes hard on this track, and P’s verse is too short. The beat is just average, with P talking Italian at the beginning again. Recommended if you like the Commission.

5) Rock-A-Bye-Haters: 

A skit of P changing a popular nursery rhyme, like he did on his later albums, and switching it up. Really drags the disc down, and is a complete waste of time. Skip it.

6) Snitches feat. Snoop Dogg:

A sample of G’z and Hustlaz from Doggystyle, which isn’t a bad concept, but fails to deliver. Snoop’s verse is too long, and he can’t live up to the original ( which shouldn’t be expected ), but is still an average track.

7) Family Business: 

Another mafia type skit, with P talking in his accent and ‘taking care of a snitch’. Waste of space, and obvious filler for the 2nd disc. Skip it.

8) Let’s Get Em feat. Magic, C-Murder: 

Magic, who also tried to sound like 2Pac through much of 98, comes hard. C-Murder comes hard. P comes hard. Bottom line, this is one of the best tracks on the album.

9) Goodbye To My Homies feat. Sons of Funk, Silkk the Shocker: 

Trying to capitilize on the success of ‘I miss my Homies’ P offers a sequel to the 97 joint, with the exact same theme of the first. He’s still talking about Kevin, nothing’s really changed. However if you like the Sons of Funk, peep this track.

10) Welcome To My City feat. Mac, O’Dell:

A lot of people find this their favorite track of the album, and it’s not completely surprising to see why. The beat is smooth, and all the flows are with P continuing to yell Ugghhh!!! on about every song.

11) Ghetto Love feat. Mia X, Mo B. Dick: 

Not a bad song if you want ya girl in the mood, but when I buy a Master P album, that’s not what I’m looking for. I don’t blame him for making this type of track, at this point he didn’t really have one, but it’s not really my style. I skipped it.

12) Make Em Say Ugghhh!!! Part II feat. Fiend, Mia X, Silkk the Shocker, Snoop Dogg:

It’s been said before, I’ll say it again. This song was really anticipated, and for the first 3 minutes, it was as good if not better than the original; until…..Snoop Dogg comes on. This song is DRAGGED DOWN by his slow style. He is capable of rhyming fast and hard ( listen to any track on Doggstyle ), but the Doggfather got lazy, and this song needs Mystikal bad.

13) Hot Boys and Girls feat. Kane & Abel, Silkk the Shocker, Mia X, Mystikal: 

Above average song about the wierdest shit you will ever hear. The song’s title has nothing to do with the theme ( which isn’t bad ), but you won’t get what you expect. Everybody on this joint describes themselves as something that you’d do everyday. Ex: Master P ” I’m the fire down in Hell, I’m the gas you pump at shell “. Out of the ordinary, but it definatley puts a twist on the song, and makes you want to listen to it even more.

14) Reverse the Game: 

Pointless skit leading up to the end of the album. Skip it.

15) Eternity feat. C-Murder, Mr. Serv-On:

Easily my favorite No Limit track ever, everything about the song is great. There is no flaws to this song, and the beat, the verses, and the chorus especially you can play just about anytime. The perfect way to end ANY album, as Master P closes off saying this is the last time you will hear a bad guy like him; and at that point in 1998, actually made you believe him. One of the best songs ever.

In conclusion, I give this album nothing less than a 5. 5/5. It’s full of tracks that you can play just about any time, and was probably Master P’s last GREAT album. It lives up to the hype in my opinion, and if you don’t own it already, I suggest you go out and buy it if your a No Limit/Master P/Gangsta Musik fan.

Only God Can Judge Me was made post Beats by the Pound era, and after No Limit’s success really wore off. After going 4x platinum with the Da Last Don, Master P came out of ‘retirement’ to release Only God Can Judge Me. The twist on this cd is that by this time ( late 99 ) most of the soldiers had left the tank, including BBTP, which gave it a new style. Along with the new production, came a new style from P. It’s an experiment, and not everybody liked it. With that being said, here’s the review for OGCJM.

1) Only God Can Judge Me

P talking over a Daniel Kartell laced guitar solo, about why he’s a soulja and how he’ll always be TRU 2 Da Game. Not really recomended.

2) Ghetto Prayer feat. Magic

This is a song that was really critiqued when it first came out as a shallow, meaningless wannabe 2Pac song. I wouldn’t say it’s that bad, but it does get a lil repetitive. Not the worst, not the best.

3) Step To Dis feat. D.I.G.

One of the best songs on the album, also released as a single. D.I.G. has a flawless flow, and Master P comes correct. What more to say?

4) Return of Da Don feat. Silkk the Shocker

Unfortunatley, this song doesn’t live up to it’s name. Silkk’s accent is complete garbage, and the beat is mafiaso, but without BBTP, it sounds terrible. Nothing stands out.

5) Say Brah feat. Mac

This is a club bangin track with Mac. It’s almost like whenever Mac is on a song, it can’t be bad. This is a good song, with an uptempo beat also featured on 504 Boyz’s ‘Goodfellas’.

6) Boonapalist feat. D.I.G., Ms. Peaches

This is a slow song that has no relation to anything good at all. D.I.G. has a tight verse, and that’s about it. Nothing special about this track at all.

7) Where Do We Go feat. Mac, Nas

This is probably one of the best songs on the entire album. Master P definatley has his best verse I’ve heard in a long time. It’s about staying positive even when life getz tough. Tight verses from all three artists.

8) Ice on My Wrist

Cash Money’s success obviously influenced this song, because P never used to rap about cars, jewels, etc. Not really worth listening to unless you like songs about diamonds, and Cash Money does it better anyway.

9) Stop Playing Wit Me

One of the highlights of the album. It’s a rowdy joint that stays on point through the whole song detailing P’s come up in the game. Worth a listen.

10) Ghetto in the Sky

Much like Ghetto Prayer, this song is criticized for being a cheap version of songs from the likes of 2Pac, Biggie, etc. I don’t really look that deep into it, but it’s worth a listen if you like slowed down jamz.

11) Ain’t Nothing Changed feat. D.I.G.

Another one of the best songs on the album, as whenever D.I.G. touches the mic, the song is gold. Everything about the song is good; the production, the chorus, and the verses from P and D.I.G.

12) Commercial feat. Young Guns

A ‘commercial’ which is on here for whatever reason, is not that bad. The Guns lace the track with a smooth flow over a tough beat.

13) Oh Na Nae

I’m not sure why this song is on here. It’s another watered down Cash Money type song. P’s change from ‘Da Last Don’ is most obvious here, as he continues to rap about Benz’s, 20’s, and basically Big Tymer type raps.

14) Ghetto Honeys feat. Mac

The beat is hard, couldn’t be any better. The title of the song could’ve been better though, because just looking at it, made me want to skip it. Overall, a good song with Mac and P layin it down.

15) Y’all Don’t Want None feat. Mystikal

Despite saying that he’d never beef on wax, Master P takes shots at UNLV and Pastor Troy on this song. Over basically the same beat that UNLV used to diss Mystikal, P and Mystikal use it to diss them subliminally. A good song though, one of the best.

16) Life Ain’t Easy feat. C-Murder: 

Finally a track featuring C-Murder, and although it’s less than two minutes, it probably couldn’t be any better. Definatley one of the best songs on the album, and bout it bout it.

17) Who Down To Ride feat. D.I.G.

As you can see, D.I.G. is obviously all over this album. Promotion paid off, because he once again steals the song from P, and lays down the chorus on point. Too bad ‘AfterLife’ never dropped.

18) Y’all Don’t Know feat. Ghetto Commission

P goes back to his ‘Last Don’ style to talk about his 2Pac-influenced-penetentiary-chances theme. It’s good to hear Ghetto Commission again ( because they were always good ). Overall, not a bad song, not the best, but not bad.

19) Nobody Move feat. Magic, Silkk the Shocker

Bottom line, this track is a hard track that gets you hyped. Silkk does not do good on these type of tracks, and basically ruins the end of the song. However, if you want a tight two minute track, peep the first two verses from Magic and P, and you won’t be dissapointed.

20) Da Ballers feat. Jermaine Dupri

P and JD go back and forth talking about their lifestyles and where they’re from. Not a bad track, but don’t expect much. JD produced it.

21) Crazy Bout Ya feat. Mercedes, Ms. Peaches

Slow song ( which P doesn’t do good with ) about being crazy bout ya girl. It’s not recomended. Skip It.

22) Intro to Get Yo Mind Right

P talking in the background, and introducing the following song.

23) Get Yo Mind Right feat. C-Murder

Tight song w/ a catchy hook. Not a bad way to close out the album, but definatley could’ve been better.

Overall, after hearing this experiment I wouldn’t say this a bad Master P album. Due to his limited rapping skills, it’s probably one of his better solo efforts. There are worse ( Ghetto Postage, Gameface ) and there are better ( Da Last Don, Ghetto D, Ice Cream Man ), but if you are a No Limit fan or just a P fan in general, it wouldn’t hurt picking this up, because it’s not as bad as everyone says.

1. “Tha Murder”

Just a short intro, X-raided pretends to be a pizza delivery man and shoots the guy who opens the door N/R

2. “Still Shooting”

Gunshots from the intro leads into this track, X-Raided comes in spittin some of those sicc lyrics “I’m a killa the motha*****in X to the R-A-I-D-E-D L-O-C smokin niggas like some green bud” good oldschool beat, the hook is a bunch of sampling good hook, this is a great track to start off this album one of the best on the album 5/5

3. “Call Tha Guardz”

Tight oldschool beat, no hook on this track just more sampling, hard lyrics by X-raided “lable me insane and a dope dealer, now add this your list of cop killas”, on this track X-raided tells some good stories tight song overall 5/5

4. “Who’s Tha Hoe?”

This track start off with a little talking, X-raided talks about how easy it is to get some hoes, some good lyrics more story telling lyrics here, the hook is good they repeat “who’s the hoe” over and over, another good oldschool beat great song overall 5/5

5. “Crazy Than A Mutha *****”

Starts off with Brotha Lynch doing some talking, X-raided comes in with some more sicc lyrics, great beat on this track, no hook just some talking with scatching, X-raided comes hard on this song is, one of my favorites tight overall 5/5

6. “Every Single *****”

X-raided comes in talking about *****es and hoes and how easy it is to get some hoes, tight oldschool beat, X-raided comes hard on this track, the hook is X-raided talking with some sampling, ends with X-raided giving a few shout outs, great song overall 5/5

7. “*****in Wit A Psycho”

This song is crazy, X-raided comes real hard on this song with some sicc psycho lyrics “i’m looking for a slaughter some jack the ripper shit,so I take a ***** and stick a fat knife in her *****” he tells a story, tight oldschool beat here, the hook is some sampling, overall this is a tight song bump this one load probably my favorite on the album 5/5

8. “***** Killa”

X-raided spits somemore pyscho lyrics on this track “it’s halloween, and i got a treat, i’m dressed like a devil and i’m handing out human meat”, he talks about killing about a *****es” I was squeezing trigger hella tight, Like twenty shells I let her have it to the face, when smoke cleared there wasn’t a mother*****ing trace”tight oldschool, the hook is somemore sampling, crazy lyrics on this track, great song overall 5/5

9. “Everybody Killa”

Good beat on this track more oldschool beat, X-raided comes with some tight lyrics he flows real tight on this track short track with X-raided just flowin tight track 5/5

10. “Shoot Cha In A Minute”

X-raided comes with somemore hard lyrics here “Tha Murder, yeah, I got something to do with it, cause I shoot cha punk ass in a minute” another good oldschool beat, X-raided does the hook pretty tight, great song overall 5/5

11. “That’s How My Trigga Went” (feat. Brotha Lynch Hung, Sicx)

X-raided doesn’t have a verse on this track its just Brotha Lynch & Sicx rippin the mic up with some sicc ass lyrics, Brotha Lynch spits first he comes with some real sicc lyrics i’m feeling his flow more than Sicx, Sicx spits next with some sicc lyrics good flow, hard beat on this track, just a short track with Brotha Lynch & Sicx no hook here,just flowin tight song overall 5/5

12. “That Sickness” (feat. Kaos, Big-O, Brotha Lynch, Young Meek, Cyco)

Starts off with Brotha Lynch doing some talking, X-Raided spits first with some tight lyrics more of the psycho shit, “If I can’t beat cha, the gat will defeat cha” he has the best flow on this track, X-Raided does a little talking before Brotha Lynch’s verse, Lynch has a tight ass verse with some sicc lyrics i’m feeling his flow,everyone else has some good flows, X-raided spits another verse last, tight oldschool beat here, great track overall everyone has a good flow good features here, great way to end the album 5/5

Overall, X-raided’s debut album is a classic, good production by Brotha Lynch a lot of oldschool beats and sampling which was tight and good features as well this is probably X-Raided’s hardest album, his lyrics on then album were used to convict him of murder, if you don’t got this album go and pick it up it’s classic

Ganksta NIP – The South Park Psycho
Year Released 1992

1. Intro

Just an Intro He introduces himself as “the craziest mutha*****in rapper on earth” and he gives a few shout out, he shouts out rap-a-lot too

2. Horror Movie Rap

This track starts off this crazy album, Ganksta NIP start it off with a nursery rhyme type hook then he starts flowing with some crazy lyrics “after twelve o’clock my blood turns hot pink” “A thousand dead cut-up elephants in my luggage” , good beat on this track, track ends with the same hook as the beginning, great way to start the album, one of the best tracks on the album
5/5

3. Get Out of the Game (feat. Dope E)

Starts of with Dope E doing the hook and its good, an oldschool type beat, Ganksta NIP comes in with some more of the crazy lyrics talking about the dope game “A nigga snitched, he *****ed my connection, they found parts of his daddy’s head in every direction” Dope E does the third verse good flow Nip does another short verse after Dope E, great track here
5/5

4. Rough Brothers from South Park (feat. Point Blank, Dope E, K-Rino)

Good Beat, Starts off with Ganksta Nip doing some talking, K-Rino has the first flow and its tight as ***** “rocked the mic till it was on the ground bleeding saying oh shit” Dope E comes next he has a good verse, Point Blank is next with a cool flow, Ganksta Nip is last and he spits more of those crazy lyrics he comes real hard here, Triple 6 does a little scratching at the end, sicc track overall
5/5

5. Black Godfather 

Good oldschool beat here with a little sampling, Ganksta Nip comes in with some more hard ass lyrics he talks about being the Godfather, the hook is a bunch of sampling another some talking at the end great track here
5/5

6. Psycho

Tight ass oldschool beat here im feeling this one, Ganksta Nip comes in with more crazy lyrics “I’m fittin to kick ass, Breast feed new born babies with unleaded gas” the hook is sampling has an ice-t sample in it tight hook, this is one of my favorites on this album can say anything else about this one just bump it loud
5/5

7. Action Speaks Louder Than Words (feat. Scarface, Willie D, Seagram) 

This tracks starts off with a phone call, the hook is tight here, Scarface is first and comes with a tight flow im feeling it, Ganksta Nip spits second and he comes real hard on this one, Willie D is next with a hard flow, Seagram from the 69th Curbs is last to spit and has a real tight verse im feeling it,good beat, a tight ass track overall good features on this one
5/5

8. Ganksta Mac

Starts off with Ganksta Nip talking, He flows about being a mac, a good oldschool, Nip flows with some more hard lyrics he talks about getting paid, a decent hook on this one, but this is a good track overall
4/5

9. Smokin’ Amp

Track starts off with Ganksta Nip & Triple Six smoking, then ganksta nip comes in with more hard lyrics “I kept hitting now my brains on fire I felt like stuffing mother*****ers in a dryer” no hook here just Triple Six & Ganksta Nip doing some talking Nip does three verses, a decent beat here, a crazy track here
5/5

10. Disgusting

Ganksta Nip flows about crazy shit his lyrics are what the track title says “disgusting”, a decent beat on here, he does some talking no hook, a decent track here probably my least favorite on the album
3.5/5

11. H-Town

Ganksta Nip does some talking, he comes hard again talking about houston some good lyrics here, a pretty good beat, the hook is more sampling a good track here
4/5

12. Slaughter

Starts off with some talking, Ganksta Nip comes in with some crazy lyrics he talks about killing crooked cops on this track, he comes real angry on this track, the hook is sampling again, another good track
5/5

13. Paranoid

Good beat on this track, Ganksta Nip flows with some more sicc ass lyrics on this track, the hook is some sampling a good track overall
4.5/5

14. Damned Shame

Starts off with some talking, good beat here, Ganksta Nip comes in talking about how it is growing up in south park, he switches his style a little bit here he doesnt have those crazy lyrics on this track,but its a good switch no this song, the hook is a little talking with some sampling a good track a good way to end this crazy album
5/5

Overall This is a classic southern album, definitly one of the hardest albums ever to come out, alot of tight songs on here and oldschool beats, good features, Ganksta Nip comes with those crazy insane lyrics on this album, this album is out of print but if you see this one definitly pick it up, ive seen it going on ebay for $100.

1. Round 2(Intro)

Great intro here, I can’t rate this because it’s not much of a song, it’s basically Celly talking over a really dope beat.

2. What U Niggaz Thought

DOPE!!!!! This is one of Celly’s best tracks ever. The beat is abrasive yet it has a hint of smooth mixed in. The chorus is sung by Kevin Gardner and it’s a classic chorus. Celly Cel rips this track. DOPE!

3. 4 Tha Skrilla(Feat B-Legit & E-40)

Another classic track, all 3 come tight and just have great chemistry together, see this is the Bay I like. Celly was the most overlooked rapper in the Bay, probably still is, I feel he never got his props when he was on Sick Wid It. Classic track that needs to be heard. DOPE!

4. It’s Goin Down

If you haven’t heard this song then you are not a rap fan. Classic beat by Tone Capone. Slower pace here which is dope. I dig the chorus with the girl singing it adds to the track. One of Celly’s best tracks. DOPE!

5. Can’t Tell Me Shit

K-LOU!!!! produces the beat and it’s great(Of course). Starts off slow then the beat just kicks in. Celly Cel raps about the past. Really good track. Good

6. Tha Bullet

K-Lou with another great beat. I dig the voice effects here. Celly Cel plays the part of the bullet on this song, great concept here. Classic track! DOPE!

7. Red Rum(Feat Spice 1)

DOPE!!!!! If you want to hear chemistry then peep this track and listen to these 2 rip the track and feed off each other. This was back when Spice 1 could actually rap. K-Lou produces a classic beat. Great chorus here. Flawless track. DOPE!

8. Skanlezz Call(Skit)

Skit.

9. Skanlezz Azz Bytchez

Good track but I feel it’s not as good as the others. Celly Cel comes pretty tight on here though and the beat is good albeit sloppy. Good

10. Remember Where You Came From

Another classic track! This is a more relaxing track and it really needs to be heard. Good message on this song as well. Kevin Gardner sings on the chorus which is dope and is mixed in with Celly’s vocals. Flawless track. DOPE!

11. Killa Kali

Great beginning here as Celly plays the part of a news anchor and talks about the violence in California, then the beat kicks in and you’re drawn to the track. Celly rips the track here with some dope lyrics. I dig the chorus as Celly channels Spice 1. Great track. DOPE!

12. Playerizm

This is the only average track on the album. Celly tries but the beat is way too slow. Average

13. Funk Season

BEST CELLY CEL TRACK EVER!!!! Quite possibly the greatest Bay track ever. K-Lou produces a classic beat here. The sound effects for the chorus are just great and add a certain something to the track. Celly rips it here, with some really powerful lyrics. You have to hear this track! DOPE!

All in all this gets a DOPE! rating. GET THIS ALBUM NOW! Seriously you have to own this album, any fan of rap MUST OWN THIS! Celly Cel shines here. COP IT!

1. Regulate

What can I say about this song? Great way to start off the album, classic g funk cut. Nate Dogg blesses the song with his nice ass singing and Warren G’s smooth flow really makes the song tight. Nice song to bump in your car just cruising. 4.5/5

2. Do You See

This song is another nice song, the beat on this is really bouncy and different from most of the other songs on this CD. Nice song overall. 3.5/5

3. Gangsta Sermon (skit)

4. Recognize 

This song is definitely one of the best from this CD. This song features The Twinz. The Twinz really make this track hot with their nice lyrics. Warren G is alright on the lyrical tip but The Twinz really outshine him on this. Tight song. 4.5/5

5. Super Soul Sis 

This song does not feature Warren G, but it features this hot ass female lyricist, don’t know her name. The beat on this is really nice laid back g funk, another nice cut. 4/5

6. ’94 Ho Draft (skit)

7. So Many Ways 

This track is undeniably the best song on this CD! The bass line on this is as funky as can be. This song is addicting from the first time you listen to it. I don’t think I will ever get tired of this song. Definitely the best song on this CD and probably the best Warren G song. 5/5

8. This D.J. 

Another laid back cut from Warren G, lyrics are average like most of Warren’s stuff but this song is still a nice one. 3.5/5

9. This is The Shack

This song features Warren G’s group The Dove Shack, real talented g funk cats from Long Beach. Lyrically it is nothing special but the whole beat, flow and things like that make up the track. Nice track. 3.5/5

10. What’s Next

The beat on this sounds like something Dr Dre would do on the Murder Was The Case Soundtrack, it is different from the other Warren G beats but it is still dope. This track features young talented MC Mr. Malik, this is one of my favorite tracks from this CD. 3.5/5

11. And Ya Don’t Stop 

This song is alright, again, the lyrics are nothing special. This is definitely one of my least favorite tracks on this CD. 3/5

12. Runnin’ Wit No Breaks

This track is definitely dope, nice g funk beat featuring The Twinz and the same chick from Super Soul Sis, really nice track overall. 3.5/5

This album overall is dope, I love this album, I don’t think I will ever get tired of this CD. Warren G is nothing special lyrically, he just has a nice smooth voice to go with his beats, the beats on this CD really make this CD. The only not so good things about this album are that it is kind of short (36:56) and the skits. If the tracks were a little longer with no skits at all, this album would probably be the best west coast rap CD.

Final Rating: 3.85/5

Album: Shock Of The Hour Artist: MC Ren
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MC Ren. A member of one of the most notorious groups in the history of rap. MC Ren has for a long time been considered one of the best lyricists of the group. Ren, is politically strong. Some may find his music offensive but he simply raps the truth. MC Ren is one of the realest rappers around today. This album is apart Ren’s high part in his career. There has been much controversy about the music he put out, solo and with NWA.

11:15

Basically a short introduction track. The villain in black is introduced. Ren’s skills are undeniable from the very start. A simple, yet great beginning to this album.

Same Old Shit 

A great track. MC Ren has a steady pace on this track. Basically, Ren raps about his day, being the same, every day, and every night. This is an extremely tight track. On almost pities lifestyles such as these.
“Same old shit every morning when I wake I’m thinkin’ of another *****’s money to take”

***** What Ya Heard

Ren warns the listener to forget all about what they have heard about him, and that no one knows anything. It has a dope beat, dark and menacing to suit his sinister lyrics. A great track.
“In ’93 I’m wreckin’ shit so you can ***** what ya heard I’m droppin’ plenty shit like a mother*****in’ bird”

All The Bullshit Aside 

It starts off extremely violent. MC Ren shows he has skills on the mic as he switches up his style multiple times. This is a great track. Ren has some great lyrics on it and he raps out the truth
“I killed that ***** that waited 40 ounces Start hittin’ my switches cuz my 40 bounces”

One False Move

A great track. MC Ren basically calls-out all of the sell-out artists whom aren’t keeping it real. This is a lyrically dope track. MC Ren doesn’t come hard but he still is incredible.
“Move, now let me fall into the groove Breakin’ niggaz off but I break ’em off smooth”

You Wanna ***** Her

A great track. It’s about a regular hoe who has been *****ed by just about everyone. He talks about her life and everything she does. He warns the listener that this “*****” is a hoe. This track gets a bit disgusting as he goes into great depth but it’s still great.
“The ***** is a stripper but thinks she’s a star Still rides the bus, can’t afford a *****in’ car”

Mayday On The Frontline

An extremely menacing track. Lyrically high and politically on point. It’s vicious and honest. He raps about street life and what happens. It really hits you hard…
“Niggaz screamin’ mayday ’cause Ren is kickin’ ass like pele Makin’ fools run like it’s a relay”

Attack On Babylon 

By far the best track on the album. He raps with a simple style but what he says is very powerful. It’s politically strong and harsh. It’s brutally truthful and is simply amazing. One of his greatest songs.
“I told ya Ren’ll be back with the niggaz in the dodge and the camoflauge But it after tahj, a million niggaz no mirage”

Do You Believe 

On this tight track MC Ren basically questions many things that have been said in the past. Ren is smooth on this politically charged track. Among the best songs of the album.
“How da ***** can you believe, that people turns to spirits? Don’t run with that bullshit because I don’t wanna hear it”

Mr. ***** Up

MC Ren raps a bit softer on this track. He eases up his style and adopts something much more laid back. This track is all about him. It is a great track, extremely different from the rest of his album.
“My niggaz call me Grinch and yes I’m known to be a ***** up Loaded clip, folded sticks, my lifts and double cuffed up”

Shock Of The Hour 

Are you ready for the shock of the hour? This is a dope track. MC Ren raps hard and is enormously politically strong. One of the best tracks of the album. A perfect ending to this amazing album.
“Now it license lights with million knights the divides and canyon The shock of the hour has come to devour the evil, deceivers, and satan”

This album is by far his best. Lyrically he is on a cloud and his delivery is dark and harsh. MC Ren rips the mic apart. The album is strong on many points. His political rapping is a breath of fresh air. He never lets the listener take a break. To some it maybe a bit to racist for them but it is just short from being a work-of-art. A definite recommendation for the fans of the villain in black, NWA and someone who wants to get a taste of his great rapping. You want quality? This album is full of it. It contains full of banging tracks.

Rating:
4.2/5

Album: Breaking Atoms Artist: Main Source Label: Wild Pitch Year: 1989
This is one of those unheard of brilliant pieces of music. From start to finish, it’s full of high standards. The trio from Main Pitch may seem a little out-dated, a little nerdy. There cover definitely implies that. Maybe they are nerds. Rappers who have studied that rap game. They definitely have intelligent lyrics. The members of this group; Large Professor, Sir Scratch and K-Cut make up quite a great collaboration.

Snake Eyes 

A great beginning to the album. Main Source immediately show that they have skills. It’s a really nice, laid back track. But this track is only the beginning to a jewel of an album
“Rolling dice can help you or hurt you; your virtue Is known when you quit cause you’ve hit your cash curfew”

Just Hangin’ Out 

Main Source is really laid back on this track. Lazy delivery and sluggish lyrics. Relaxing and smooth. This is proof that Main Source can effectively switch up their style. A chilled out track.
“I’m mainly known for the rough raps but kids steal my lyrics like hubcaps”

Lookin’ At The Front Door 

Another great track. One of the best songs on the album. Main Source raps above satisfaction with some great lyrics. It also has some great production from the Large Professor. A classic track.
“We fight every night now that’s not kosher I reminisce with bliss of when we was closer”

Large Professor

A great track. The Professor raps at a faster pace on this track. He basically raps about himself. He showcases his lyrical talent as well as his great delivery. He’s not just a great producer…
“I’ll advance to your backside foot and put Nine prints and diss a meantimes where the sun don’t shine”

Just A Friendly Game Of Baseball 

A political track. It’s basically a simile to real life. Main Source raps knowledge. This track’s lyrical strength is far superior to most of the other tracks. A great track.
“[blam] Aww shit another young brother hit I better go over my man’s crib and get the pump”

Scratch & Kut 

A simple, instrumental track. Just a track to show-off the skills of a DJ. A good DJ track which is constantly switching up.

Peace Is Not A Word To Play 

Main Source is much more aggressive on this track. The most politically charged track on the album. Its lyrically on a high point. They drop wisdom on this dope track.
“Peace!) Piece of what? You can’t mean P E A C E”

Vamos A Rapiar 

A great track. Some nice, solid rapping. It’s a basic, simple track but extremely good. Smooth and refined as though it had been run through a filter. It also contains some high-quality lyrics.
“Rappers can dance sing and shake their thing at the same time But can’t rhyme”

He Got So Much Soul (He Don’t Need No Music)

A great song. Basically about Main Source. They rap about how great they are and how they really don’t need the music but they still do it anyways. A pumped up track
“Man I had soul since I was negative three months old When it came to getting down I was bold”

Live At The BBQ 

A classic track. Nas begins completely ripping up the track. It was his first introduction to the rap game. He spits extremely hard. Next it’s Main Source’s turn. They have a lot to live up to after the young MC but they manage extremely well. Easily the best track on the album
“Street’s disciple my raps are trifle I shoot slugs from my brain just like a rifle”

Watch Roger Do His Thing

This is a narrative tale about someone named Roger. About his life, about his thoughts and about his surroundings. It’s a great track. Main Source proves that diversity is their strong point.
“We all know Roger Roger lives in Queens Brooklyn Manhattan the Bronx and he fiends”

Just A Friendly Game Of Baseball [Mix] 

Basically identical to the original track. The only difference is the beat is switched up. It has more bounce to it.
“[blam] Aww shit another young brother hit I better go over my man’s crib and get the pump”

This is a slept on classic. That’s all there is to it. The album is flawless. Jam-packed with classic cuts. This debut is an astounding one. Main Source is simply incredible. Only real hip-hop heads can really appreciate this. Maybe it was too advanced for it’s time, maybe it didn’t receive enough promotion, maybe there was to much competition; all are excuses. Nothing excuses the fact that this gem has been undercover far too long. All three members hold their own to put together a brilliant album. It’s Like That Y’all

Rating:
5/5

Big L. One of the most underrated rappers of all time but among the greatest lyricists of all time. Coming from the streets of Harlem, brought up by Lord Finesse, and apart of the DITC crew, Big L comes on the rap scene with a bang. Big L’s lyrics are unstoppable. He has a flow hard to be matched. And he raps the truth. But the best part about him is his lyrical genius. This amazing debut of his is proof of that.

Put It On

Big L comes hard on this track! He raps about himself. It’s a great track to begin with. His flow is great and his lyrics even better. With mainly just a steady beat the listener can focus on his lyrics. Big L does, without a doubt, put it on.
“Aiyyo, you betta flee Hobbes, or get your head flown three blocks L keep rapper’s hearts pumpin like Reeboks”

All Black

An ill track. This track showcases some great lyricism. Big L rips it apart. It can be said that it is slightly racist but that’s besides the point. He raps about killing people if you mess with him but the way he says it makes you love the song. One of the best from the album.
“Yo once again it’s the Big L, that kid who got much props from killin corrupt cops, with mother*****in buck shots”

All Endz, No Skinz

One of the best from the album. This song is on point, lyrically and material wise. L raps the truth. It basically says that if you have money all the chicks want to be with you and if you’re poor you don’t get anyone. L flows nicely on this dope track. He manages to twist and turn witty lyrics to get his point across.
“Let me get to the point real quick When ya pockets are thick”

MVP

The best track on the album. Lyricism which is hard to be matched, and a perfect flow to match it. This is L’s greatest song, of all time. This track is all about him being the best. And he certainly proves that. Not many artists can do anything that comes close the this. He is indeed the most valuable poet on the m-i-c.
“A yo spark up the phillies and pass the stout Making quick money grip before your ass is out”

8 Iz Enuff

Big L raps nicely on this track. It probably should have been the introduction track. This is a great song all about himself. He showcases his incredible skills on it. Great lyricism combined with a good beat makes it a deadly track.
“Aiyo, folks who quote what I wrote get choked You better surrender before you get smoked”

I Don’t Understand It

An amazing track. Big L raps about how so many rappers are making it big when they really don’t deserve it. He raps about how untalented MC’s are selling out when there is really nothing to him. He then goes on to rap about those who really rap, and rap truth, don’t even go gold. Too many MC’s take the rap game for granted…
“There are too many MC’s who are overrated You ask me, they wasn’t even supposed to make it”

Fed Up With The Bullsthit

L raps about how he is sick of all the constant bullshitting. He basically talks about how people are being treated like dirt and nothing is done about it. He raps about how ignorant people are and how they can turn a blind eye on the many issues that affect minorities.
“Yo, on the scene is the brother that’s big, I’m not a little kid I’m a nig who don’t dig a mutha*****in pig”

Danger Zone

Big L has an odd flow on this song. But the listener quickly gets used to it. He raps about the streets, the danger zone. This is an extremely vicious song. Violent, but great. He cant be stopped. He raps about how “no man can withstand a hole in his zone” IT also has a bit of Malcolm X sampling.
“The microphone is through when this rap legend grab it Sendin poems to have them faggots diggin hoes like Reverand Swaggart”

Da Graveyard

Big L raps with and unstoppable flow on this track and comes uncontrollably hard. He adds some witty lines to this ill track. He features Lord Finesse, Microphone Nut, Jay-Z and Y.U. They all come correct and manage to all shine on this track, despite L’s great lyrics. An unbelievable track.
“Big L be lightin’ niggas like incense Gettin’ men lynched to win tits”

Let ‘Em Have It “L”

L adopts a style on this track listen to the rest of the album. He slows down the pace but his tongue never tires. He just keeps going on and on. He raps about himself on this track and basically gives it all he has. A dope track.
“Aiyo, folks who quote what I wrote get choked You better surrender before you get smoked”

Street Struck

Just from the beat in the beginning and the title of this track, the listener knows it’s going to be a dangerous one. He raps about the streets and life on it. He has some great, meaningful lyrics on this great track.
“Yo where I’m from it ain’t cookies and cream There’s a lot of peer pressure growin up as a young teen”

Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous

The title of the track basically breaks down the track. He raps about street life and about what happens and how dangerous it is. This is a great track. He raps the truth on this slightly violent song.
“My name is L, and I’m from a part of town where clowns Get beat down and all you hear is gunshot sounds”

There you have it. The classic debut by the late Big L. This album basically secured his spot as one of the greatest lyricists of all time. Big L met his unfortunate end in the streets of Harlem where he was gunned down. Truly living the lifestyle of the poor and dangerous. Amidst all the violence he has managed to stay true to rap despite all the obstacles. Through everything, he has forever left his mark in the rap game. And this classic album proves that…

Rating: 5/5

Digital Underground – This Is An EP Release (1990)

1. Same Song – Shock G, Humpty Hump, Money B, Tupac Shakur

Same Song. “We been all around the world – the same song!” The debut of Tupac Shakur on a Digital Underground release. Same Song is an amazing party track with a fantastic jumpy feel to it. Tupac fans may be a little disappointed that Tupac only gets to rap a few lines (well, they give him the buildup of the bridge at least!). Along Shock, Money-B and Humpty Hump, they all flow over the track with such versatility and speed its hard to believe that such a great song could be made. Listen for the sneak in of ‘Humpty Dance’ on the keyboards. Hella funky. Praised by me in every aspect. Awesome

2. Tie the Knot – Shock G, Humpty Hump, Money B, Kent Racker

Along with “Same Song,” the production notes mention this song is taken off the “Nothing But Trouble” motion picture. First few spins the track is pretty funny. Humpty tries to keep together a marriage choir who keep messing around! Hearing the beatboxed scratching is really something to be heard! There is only really one verse to it by Shock, going along the lines of their B-side “Your Life’s A Cartoon,” (except about rushing into marriage) and after that gets silly. A bit of a slacker on the production note. Piano sounds too laid back. Although the singing is meant to sound silly, after a few plays it gets rediculous Average, at most

3. Way We Swing [Remix] – Shock G, MC Blowfish, Money B, Tupac Sharkur

A revised version of the original off “Sex Packets” LP. Beat is slightly switched up from the original and the lyrics are changed slightly. Shock and Money sound less focused as if it were an album track, just rapping for the remix. As dope as the original, plus ever-so-slightly enhanced beat.

4. Nuttin’ Nis Funky – Shock G, Schmoovy Schmoov, Humpty Hump, Big Money Odis

That’s not a typo. Nuttin’ NIS Funky! The long DU jam track! There ain’t nuttin’ nis funky! Beat is hard to describe. Just odd, Raw Fusion style. DJ Fuze working the decks with the occasional hoot and squeak throughout. Works on the “Doowatchalike” beat with additional bass thuds and “la la da da” of the vocalist. Lots of the boasting that there isn’t anything funkier (at that time) than DU. Good track. Need to hear it to like it, however

5. Packet Man [Worth a Packet Remix] – Shock G, Humpty Hump

Another golden remix. Also taken off “Sex Packets” LP, the beat has been reworked with a saxaphone line and a much dancier step to it and added synth effects. A great job.

6. Arguin’ on the Funk – Shock G, Money B, Humpty Hump

Shock and Hump try to settle their disputes over the “Rhyming On The Funk” beat. Hump wanna know why it was called “Rhyming On The Funk” leaving Shock to amend his misunderstandings! Funny. But only really worth the spin to listen to the beat, same as the original.

OVERALL

Essential? Well, that depends what your interests are. Digital Underground fans will love this EP, it fits perfectly between “Sex Packets” and “Sons Of The P.” The CD insert is only one sheet of paper (the credits are on the back of the case) so some may feel short changed, but the music content is still quality, which is what matters most. DU fans- get this! Others may want to try out some DU before copping this EP – try “Sex Packets” and “Sons Of The P” to get an idea what you are getting. Worth it for the 3 [outstanding] party tracks. Otherwise, leave this gem for the Digi Heads!